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CHEWY SOFT SUGAR COOKIES
By peridot728
This is the BEST soft sugar cookie recipe! These drop sugar cookies are chewy and soft and perfect with or without ...
- FOR THE COOKIES:
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 large egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- FOR THE FROSTING:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1-1/3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon milk
- Food coloring — if desired
- Sprinkles — optional
Copycat Girl Scout Samoas
By peridot728
Just like the Girl Scout version, except made from scratch!
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, soft
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups shredded coconut, toasted
- 1 pound caramels
- 1/4 cup milk
- 12 ounces dark chocolate, melted
Apple Dog Treat Recipe
By peridot728
Blend flour and cornmeal in a large mixing bowl, then incorporate apple, egg, oil, brown sugar, and water until wel...
- 2-1/2 cups whole wheat flour
- 1/2 cup cornmeal
- 1 finely chopped or grated apple
- 1 beaten egg
- 1/3 cup vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 cup cold water
- Bone shaped cookie cutter
Mushroom Parmesan (Giada)
By peridot728
Place a grill pan over medium-high heat or preheat a gas or charcoal grill
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for greasing the grill pan
- 4 to 6 portobello mushrooms
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1 cup marinara sauce (store bought or homemade)
- 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan
- 2 tablespoons butter, cut into small pieces
Homemade Vanilla Extract
By peridot728
Special equipment: a quart mason jar with lid Fill a quart mason jar with vanilla beans standing on end
- 16 used vanilla beans, plus more if needed
- One 750-milliliter bottle brandy
Black Bean Burger (Pioneer Woman)
By peridot728
Mix together the beans, breadcrumbs, onions, chili powder, egg and some salt and pepper in a medium bowl
- 2 cups black beans, drained and mashed with a fork
- 1 cup seasoned breadcrumbs
- 1/4 cup grated onions
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 egg
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Canola oil, for oiling grill pan
- 1 to 2 kaiser rolls
- Arugula, for serving
- Sliced tomatoes, for serving
- Mayonnaise, for serving
Shells with Crispy Pancetta and Spinach (Giada)
By peridot728
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F
- SHELLS:
- 1 (12-ounce) package jumbo shells pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 pound thick-cut pancetta, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
- 2 pounds frozen spinach, thawed and drained
- 1 (15-ounce) container whole milk ricotta
- 1 cup grated asiago cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
- SAUCE:
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 garlic clove, minced
- 1 cup cream
- 2 cups grated asiago cheese, plus 1/4 cup
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
BANANA BREAKFAST COOKIES
By peridot728
Easy breakfast cookies are perfect for any time of day!! Bananas, oats and nuts make these delicious
- 3 bananas mashed
- 2 cups quick cooking oats
- 1/3 cup applesauce
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup almond milk
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips optional
- Follow Spend With Pennies on Pinterest
Apple Hand Pies
By peridot728
Remove pie crusts from package and allow to come to room temperature while you prepare filling
- FOR THE HAND PIES:
- 1 box (14.1 oz) refrigerated pie crust (for two pies)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 cups diced and peeled Crunch Pak apples (about 24-30 slices or 2 large apples)
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 Tbsp flour
- 1 egg white, beaten
- FOR THE GLAZE:
- 1-1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 2 Tbsp milk
Thai Lettuce Wraps (Pioneer Woman)
By peridot728
For the chicken and marinade: Mix the hoisin sauce, soy sauce, grated ginger, Sriracha, rice wine vinegar and grate...
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce
- 1/3 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon Sriracha
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 3 cloves garlic, grated
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
- 2 tablespoons chopped peanuts
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
- 8 butter lettuce leaves
- 1 cup bean sprouts
- 1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
- 1 cup julienned carrots
- 1 cup cucumber slices
- 1 cup cooked thin rice noodles
- 1/3 cup sweet chili sauce
- 1/3 cup hoisin sauce