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Mexican Chocolate Popcorn Balls
By kmad
Bring 1/4 cup light corn syrup, 2 tablespoons butter, 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 1 cup mini marshmallows, 2 tables...
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon each nutmeg and cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon water
Banana Whoopie Pies
By kmad
These golden-edged banana cookies stuffed with cream cheese frosting unite two favorites -- whoopie pie and moist b
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup mashed banana (from 1 large ripe banana)
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 4 ounces (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light-brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup confectioners' sugar, plus more for dusting
Chicken Enchiladas with Creamy Green Sauce
By kmad
To make these up to a day ahead, prep and assemble the enchiladas (steps 1 to 3); cover and refrigerate
- 3 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken breast halves
- Coarse salt and ground pepper
- 5 garlic cloves, unpeeled
- 2 jars (16 ounces each) medium green salsa
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 12 corn tortillas (6-inch)
- 12 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, coarsely shredded (3 cups)
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)
Meyer Lemon-Cranberry Bundt Cake
By kmad
Prepare the cake: Position a rack in the middle of the oven and preheat to 350
- For the Cake:
- 3 1/4 sticks unsalted butter, cubed and at room temperature, plus more for the pan
- 3 cups cake flour, sifted, plus more for the pan
- 1 12-ounce bag fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed if frozen
- 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons whole milk
- 4 large eggs plus 2 egg yolks
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons finely grated Meyer lemon zest
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the Syrup and Glaze:
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons Meyer lemon juice
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
Gumdrops
By kmad
Sprinkle gelatin over 1/4 c
- 4 c. sugar
- 1 1/2 c. boiling water
- 2 Tblsp. gelatin (increase slightly if using fruit juice which will dilute)
- 1-2 tsp. flavors (see below for options)
- food coloring
Lemon Spaghetti
By kmad
Cook the pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until tender but still firm to the bite, stirring occasionall...
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 2/3 cup grated Parmesan
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 3 lemons)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1/3 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Chocolate Cupcakes with Peppermint Frosting
By kmad
Cream cheese and peppermint candies yield a mildly sweet, tangy frosting that complements the rich, chocolaty cupca...
- Cupcakes:
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (about 5 1/2 ounces)
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup low-fat buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Peppermint Frosting:
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup (4 ounces) tub-style light cream cheese
- 1/8 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 16 hard peppermint candies, finely crushed (about 1/3 cup)
Mickey & Minnie Peppermint Swirl Cookies
By kmad
Q: How many times can you say, "Have a merry, minty, Mickey-and-Minnie Christmas!"? A: By the dozen
- Double batch of sugar cookie dough (made with an added teaspoon of peppermint extract, if desired) *
- Food coloring (red and green)
- 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract (optional)
- Disposable food preparation gloves (for kneading food coloring into the dough)
- Flour
- Wax paper
- Rolling pin
- Plastic wrap
- Kitchen knife
- Small round cookie or fondant cutter
- Spatula
- Baking sheet
- Wire cooling rack
- Green decorator's icing and small red candies (for Minnie's bow)
Miniture Hats
By kmad
Follow directions
- TIP: To ice these tiny cakes, I recommend the "Cake Icer" tip. To smooth the icing, get it iced as neatly as you can. Then use a dry paper towel. Place the towel next to the cake and rub gently until icing smooths.
- The boy was made with tip #102 or #47. I would try #47. Lines were done with tip #3. Tiny sugar candies are used as decorations.
- Have fun!
Star-Spangled Shortcake
By kmad
Salute Old Glory while putting a new spin on classic summer fare
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 12 teaspoons (1 1/2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 3 1/2 cups plus 2 to 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 1 large egg
- 1 pint raspberries
- 1 pint blueberries
- 2 pints strawberries, cut in half or quarters, depending on size
- 1/2 pint red currants (optional)
- Confectioners' sugar (optional)