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Lemon-Meringue Sandwich Cookies
By mitzzy
Make the meringues Position racks in the top and bottom thirds of the oven and heat the oven to 175°F
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2-5/8 oz. (2/3 cup) confectioners’ sugar
- Pinch table salt
- 2 large egg whites, at room temperature
- 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar
- 1/4 tsp. pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp. pure lemon extract
- 1 oz. (1/4 cup) finely crushed gingersnap cookies
- For the lemon curd
- 3 oz. (6 Tbs.) unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice (from 1-1/2 large lemons)
- 2 Tbs. finely grated lemon zest (from 1 large lemon)
- Pinch of table salt
- 6 large egg yolks
Old Time Nutmeg Hermits
By mitzzy
Cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy
- 1 cup butter or margarine
- 2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
- 4 eggs
- 4 cups sifted flour
- 1 teaspoon soda
- I 1/2 teaspoons nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup milk
- 2 cups seedless raisins
- 1 cup chopped nuts
Easy Salted Peanut Chews
By mitzzy
Here's an easy homemade way to get the same great flavors of a favorite peanut candy bar
- 1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker® peanut butter cookie mix
- 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 egg
- 3 cups miniature marshmallows
- 2/3 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup butter or margarine
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- 1 bag (10 oz) peanut butter chips
- 2 cups crisp rice cereal
- 2 cups salted peanuts
CHUNKY WHITE CHOCOLATE CRANBERRY COOKIES
By mitzzy
Bite Me” began with this recipe after I bought a cranberry and white chocolate cookie from a local bakery three y...
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1 1/2 cups white chocolate, cut into chunks
- 1 cup dried cranberries or dried cherries
Cheesy, Oozy Guacamole Bean Dip
By mitzzy
This dip is quick, easy, and delicious—the perfect thing to bring to a party
- Cheesy, Oozy Guacamole Bean Dip
- •1 can (16 ounces) refried beans
- •3 large avocados
- •3 Tbsp. fresh lime juice
- •2 containers (8 ounces) nondairy sour cream
- •1 packet taco seasoning
- •1/2 cup diced mild green chiles , drained
- •1/2 cup sliced black olives , or more if you like
- •5 tomatoes , chopped
- •2 cups shredded vegan cheddar cheese
Banana Bread
By mitzzy
Rich buttermilk, crunchy nuts and flavorful, ripe bananas make this banana bread tops
- 1 1/4 cups sugar
- 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups mashed very ripe bananas (3 to 4 medium)
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 1/2 cups Gold Medal® all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped nuts, if desired
Oatmeal Muffins
By mitzzy
A recipe is merely words on paper; a guideline, a starting point from which to improvise
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup oatmeal
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup oil
- 1 1/2 cups yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup grated carrots (about 3)
Snowball Cookies
By mitzzy
These Snowballs are easy to whip up and definitely make an impact on any cookie platter
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/3 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted - for rolling cookie
Old-Fashioned Chocolate Layer Cake
By mitzzy
Don’t make the frosting until the cakes are cooled, and use the frosting as soon as it is ready
- 12 Tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, very soft, plus extra for greasing pans
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus extra for dusting pans
- 4 oz unsweetened chocolate, coarsley chopped
- 1/4 cup dutch-processed cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1 3/4 C sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, plus 2 large egg yolks
Red Lobster's Cheesecake
By mitzzy
Crust; mix crumbs with butter, sugar, and gelatin
- Crust:
- 10 oz. package Lorna doone cookies, crushed
- 1/4 lb. melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 envelope Knox gelatin
- Filling:
- 16 oz. cream cheese
- 8 oz. sour cream
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- crushed cookie crumbs for garnish