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Sugar Cookie Bars
By Jenusa
Preheat your oven to 375 degrees
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 TBS sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 5 TBS butter, softened
- 3 TBS milk
- 1 TBS vanilla
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 3-5 drops food coloring
World's Best Carolina Pulled Pork - Oh Sweet Basil
By Jenusa
Instructions **This recipe should be started 2 days ahead of time as you need 24 hours in the fridge, 12-14 in th...
- 5-8 pound Pork Shoulder/Butt, bone in and fat pad on top
- FOR THE BRINE
- 4 Cups Water
- 4 Cups Apple Cider
- 1/2 Cup Kosher Salt
- 1/2 Cup Dark Brown Sugar
- 3 Heaping Tablespoons Dry Rub
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 1 Pinch Red Pepper Flakes
- FOR THE DRY RUB
- 1 Tablespoon Onion Powder
- 1 Heaping Tablespoon Smoked Paprika
- 1 Tablespoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Chili Powder
- 1 1/2 Tablespoon Kosher Salt
- 1 Tablespoon Pepper
- 2 Teaspoons Cayenne Powder
- 2 Teaspoons Dry Mustard
- 1 Tablespoon Cumin
- 1/2 Cup Dark Brown Sugar
- FOR THE VINEGAR SAUCE
- this is optional but we love it
- 1/2 Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1/2 Cup White Vinegar
- 1/4 Cup to 1/3 Cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 Teaspoon Chili Powder
- 2 Pinches Red Pepper Flakes
- Salt to taste
Roasted Apple Brown Betty
By Jenusa
The traditional accompaniment to plum pudding, hard sauce pairs well with any hearty autumn or winter dessert, such...
- 2 1/2 lb. Golden Delicious or Granny Smith
- apples, peeled, cored and cut into slices
- 1/4 inch thick
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp. freshly grated nutmeg
- 2 cups dried white bread crumbs or
- graham cracker crumbs
- 4 Tbs. (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- Hard sauce (see headnote), vanilla ice cream
- or sweetened whipped cream for serving
Crumb-Topped Apple Slab Pie
By Jenusa
Inspired by Dutch Apple Pie, this scrumptious dessert boasts 10 cups of tart apples and a rich crumbly topping
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 2/3 cup butter-flavored shortening
- 8 - 10 tablespoons cold water
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/3 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 1/2 pounds tart cooking apples (such as Rome Beauty or Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices (10 cups)
- Crumb Topping
- 1 cup quick-cooking rolled oats
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup pecans
Blueberry Crumb Cake
By Jenusa
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F
- For the streusel:
- nocoupons
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 pound (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
- For the cake:
- nocoupons
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature (3/4 stick)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 extra-large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- 2/3 cup sour cream
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup fresh blueberries
- Confectioners' sugar for sprinkling
Pecan Pie Monkey Bread
By Jenusa
For the dough: Dissolve the yeast in the water in the bowl of a stand mixer
- 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup water (110 degrees F to 115 degrees F)
- 5 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
- 1 cup warm 2-percent milk (110 degrees F to 115 degrees F)
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed, plus more for greasing
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 6 tablespoons chopped pecans
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 6 tablespoons chopped pecans
Easy Pull Apart Pizza Bread | Sweet and Simple LivingSweet and Simple Living
By Jenusa
Instructions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Cut pizza dough or biscuits into quarters (as shown in the photo) C...
- 2 Cans of Pizza Dough or Biscuits
- 2 cups Mozzarella cheese (or your favorite cheese)
- 2 tablespoons of parsley flakes
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1 – 8 oz package of pepperoni (we used the turkey)
- 1 cup Parmesean cheese
- Optional: Add a 1/2 teaspoon of fresh garlic or garlic powder (it’s amazing)
Chocolate Chip Pie
By Jenusa
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Pie:
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup (2-sticks) unsalted butter, softened
- 1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 2 cups chopped walnuts, optional
- Whipped cream:
- 2 pints (4-cups) heavy cream
- 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1/4 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips
Chocolate Cheesecake Candy Cane Bars
By Jenusa
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- Crust:
- 20 chocolate wafer cookies
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coffee beans
- 1/4 teaspoon fine salt
- Filling:
- 8 ounces semisweet chocolate, finely chopped
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- Glaze:
- 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, chopped
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon light or dark corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons sour cream, room temperature
- 1/2 cup crushed candy canes (see Cooks Note)
Strawberry-Orange Muffins
By Jenusa
We love the combination of strawberry and orange in this sweet breakfast muffin with a streusel topping
- 3 tablespoons almonds
- 2 tablespoons plus 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, divided
- 2 tablespoons plus 1/2 cup brown sugar, divided
- 3 teaspoons freshly grated orange zest, divided (see Variation)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
- 2 tablespoons plus 1/4 cup canola oil, divided
- 1 cup white whole-wheat flour , or whole-wheat pastry flour (see Note)
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3/4 cup nonfat or low-fat buttermilk
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh or frozen (not thawed) strawberries , (about 8 ounces)