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Strawberry Shortcake Cookies
By Kelli with an I, Confections and Coffee
A cake-like cookie with a delicious strawberry shortcake flavor
- COOKIES:
- 1 cup strawberries, diced
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2 cups + 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 cup + 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoo salt
- 6 tablespoons cold butter, cut into small cubes
- 1/2 cups nonfat Greek yogurt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- zest of 1 lemon
- VANILLA GLAZE:
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Black Bean Soup
By Kelli with an I, Confections and Coffee
1. In a large pot, pour the oil and drop the onion into the pan, turn it on medium-low heat, and let it saute for 5...
- 2 tablespoons EVOO
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 3 teaspoons chili powder
- A large pinch of fresh cilantro
- 3 15 oz cans of black beans
- Black pepper, to taste
- Pico de Gallo
- Shredded cheese
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
By Kelli with an I, Confections and Coffee
A fluffy pumpkin cookie with a ton of chocolate chips
- 1 C canned pumpkin
- 1 C granulated sugar
- 1/2 C vegetable oil
- 1 large egg
- 2 C all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp milk
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 1 package semi-sweet chocolate chips (16 oz)
Fluffy Peanut Butter Pie
By Kelli with an I, Confections and Coffee
A cold peanut butter pie that melts in your mouth! The only baking required is for the crust!
- Chocolate Pie Crust:
- 1 chocolate pie crust (see recipe below)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed
- Topping – 1 bag mini Reese’s Cups (optional)
- 1 cup + 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 stick unsalted butter, cold and cut into small pieces
- 2-3 tablespoons cold water
Chocolate Covered Pretzel Wands
By Kelli with an I, Confections and Coffee
A white chocolate covered pretzel wand with assorted toppings
- Optional toppings:
- 1 bag of pretzel rods
- 1/2 a brick (12 net wt oz) white almond bark
- Dark chocolate chips, melted
- Caramel, melted
- Festive sprinkles
- White chocolate chips, melted
- Semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- Butterscotch chips, melted
- Peanut butter chips, melted
Peppermint Oreo Cookie Balls
By Kelli with an I, Confections and Coffee
This simple no-bake holiday treat is a must try! Made with Peppermint Oreo cookies, cream cheese, chocolate and pep...
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 package Peppermint Oreos
- Almond Bark, white or milk chocolate
- Peppermint crunch pieces
Oreo Cream Cheese Cookies
By Kelli with an I, Confections and Coffee
An oreo-crusted cookie. Crunchy on the inside, soft in the middle
- 1/2 C unsalted butter, room temperature
- 3 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 C granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 C all-purpose flour
- 1/2 C mini chocolate chips
- 1 C Oreos, crumbled (about 10-12 Oreos)
Classic Vanilla Buttercream
By Kelli with an I, Confections and Coffee
A sweet and smooth classic vanilla buttercream frosting recipe
- 4 sticks of unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1 bag (7-8 cups) powdered sugar
- 4 tsp vanilla
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup + heavy cream or whole milk
Paleo Sweet Potato Casserole
By Kelli with an I, Confections and Coffee
A sweet and creamy sweet potato dish with a cinnamon pecan topping
- Ingredients:
- 4 large sweet potatoes
- 1/2 C canned coconut milk
- 1 tbsp coconut oil, melted
- 1-2 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice or nutmeg
- Juice of half an orange
- Topping -
- 3/4 C pecans, chopped
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1 tsp coconut oil, melted
Blueberry Monkey Bread
By Kelli with an I, Confections and Coffee
1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F
- 2 - 11 oz. packages Pillsbury Thin Crust Pizza Dough
- 1/2 C strawberries
- 1/2 C blueberries
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 - 8 oz. package of cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons sugar