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Lemon Sugar Cookies
By Kelli with an I, Confections and Coffee
A citrus twist on a classic cookie
- 1/2 c. butter, softened
- 1 c. granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 whole egg
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp baking powder
- 1/8 tsp baking soda
- 1-1/2 c. all-purpose flour
- 1/2 c. powdered sugar for coating
Tomato Kale and White Bean Soup
By Kelli with an I, Confections and Coffee
A hearty vegetarian soup
- 2 cans diced tomatoes
- 2 cans white kidney beans (also called navy beans) - drained
- 1 bunch of kale - rinsed and chopped into 2 inch strips
- 1 large purple/red onion - finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves - minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- Salt and pepper to taste
Flour Tortillas
By Kelli with an I, Confections and Coffee
Simple and delicious homemade flour tortillas, like your Abuela would make if you had one
- 3 c. all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp salt
- 3/4 c. shortening
- 3/4 c. hot water
Egg White Bites
By Kelli with an I, Confections and Coffee
An easy breakfast for those on-the-go
- Egg Beaters
- 10 pieces turkey bacon, cooked and chopped
- 1/2 C grape tomatoes, cut into quarters
- 1 green bell pepper, chopped
- 1 red onion, diced
- Salt & pepper
- Cooking spray
Brookie Sandwiches
By Kelli with an I, Confections and Coffee
A brownie-cookie with a fluffy white buttercream filling
- For the brookie -
- 1 C + 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1/4 C unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 8 oz semi-sweet chocolate (chips, pieces, etc.)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 C light brown sugar
- 1/4 C granulated sugar
- 1 C mini chocolate chips
- For the buttercream -
- 1 stick of unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp heavy cream
- 2 C powdered sugar
Mini Taco Bites
By Kelli with an I, Confections and Coffee
A mini baked version of your favorite tacos
- 3 Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 1/2 package of Taco Seasoning
- 2/3 C water
- 1 package of shredded Mexican cheese
- 1 package of wonton wrappers
- Toppings of your choice
It's Fall Y'all Oatmeal Cookies
By Kelli with an I, Confections and Coffee
A soft and chewy oatmeal cookie full of pumpkin spice baking chips, walnuts, and pecans!
- 1/2 C unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3/4 C dark brown sugar
- 1/4 C granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp molasses
- 1 2/3 C old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 C all purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 C pumpkin spice baking chips
- 3/4 C nuts, walnuts or pecans or both
Lemon Crinkle Cookies
By Kelli with an I, Confections and Coffee
A quick and easy cookie recipe from cake mix!
- 1 box of lemon cake mix
- 8 oz. of whipped cream, thawed completely
- 1 egg
- 1/2 C powdered sugar
Mini Pizza Cups
By Kelli with an I, Confections and Coffee
Personalized mini pizza cups!
- Wonton wrappers
- Pizza sauce
- Shredded Mozzarella cheese
- Pizza Toppings such as pepperoni, mushrooms, olives, cooked ham, cooked sausage, pineapple and Canadian bacon, bell peppers, onions, etc.
Mini Pizza Rolls
By Kelli with an I, Confections and Coffee
Pizza sauce and mozzarella cheese rolled into crescent roll dough to make tasty bite-sized pizza rolls
- 1 8 oz tube crescent roll dough
- Pizza Sauce
- Mozzarella Cheese
- Mini toppings (optional)