Lemon Fritters

Ingredients 2 cups (250grams) all-purpose flour 3 teaspoons (12 grams) baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 2 large eggs 7 Tablespoons (90 grams) sugar 1 teaspoon (5 ml) lemon extract grated lemon zest from one lemon ¾ cup (150grams) plain Greek yogurt vegetable oil-for frying powdered sugar-for dusting Instructions In a bowl whisk together flour, baking powder and salt, set aside. In a large … Read more

Perfect Snickerdoodles

Description: The BEST most PERFECT Snickerdoodle cookie recipe ever! Super soft and buttery, loaded with cinnamon and sugar. Plus, there’s no chilling the dough necessary, so they can be made QUICK! Ingredients: 1 cup butter, room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 egg, plus 1 yolk 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cream of … Read more

Peanut Butter Balls

Ingredients: 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup butter, room temperature 4 cups powdered sugar 1 1/4 cups crushed graham crackers 15 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (for melting) Instructions In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment combine the peanut butter and butter, mixing on medium speed until smooth. Turn mixer to low and add in the … Read more

This Is Our Most Popular Holiday Cookie Recipe of All Time

This festive recipe was submitted to the Taste of Home Test Kitchen by Denise Wheeler, and over 200 readers have given it a 5-star rating. Yield: About 2-1/2 dozen cookies Ingredients For the cookies: 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup cornstarch For the frosting: 2 tablespoons … Read more

Italian Lemon Drop Cookies

Ingredients Cookies 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 cup vegetable shortening, margarine, or butter 3 large eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon lemon zest Frosting 3 cups confectioner’s sugar 1/4 cup water, or fresh lemon juice 1 teaspoon lemon extract Instructions Preheat oven … Read more

White Chocolate Key Lime Cookies

These White Chocolate Key Lime Cookies are really good. They are basically just white chocolate macadamia nut cookies kicked up a little bit with the addition of lime juice and lime zest. Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 … Read more

French Chocolate Macarons

Ingredients For the macarons: 1/2 cup blanched whole almonds 1 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 3 Tbs. unsweetened cocoa powder 3 egg whites Pinch of salt 2 tsp. granulated sugar For the filling: 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 Tbs. unsweetened cocoa powder 5 oz. bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, finely chopped 8 Tbs. (1 stick) unsalted butter, … Read more

Gingerbread Cookie Bars

Ingredients Gingerbread Cookie Bars 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 cup unsalted butter softened 1 cup brown sugar light or dark 1/3 cup unsulphered molasses 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk discard the egg white 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Cream Cheese Frosting 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened 8 oz brick-style cream cheese full-fat 2-3 cups powdered sugar 1-2 tablespoons whipping cream or milk Ingredients Gingerbread Cookie Bars 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons ground … Read more

Cookie Dough Dip

Ingredients1/4 Cup Butter Unsalted1/2 Cup brown Sugar1 1/4 Teaspoon Vanilla8 oz Cream Cheese3/4 Cup Powdered Sugar1 cup Chocolate Chips Semisweet Mini Instructions In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter and continue to cook until just starting to brown. Remove from heat and pour into another bowl to cool. Beat the cream cheese, … Read more

Scotcheroos Millionaire Nuggets

Ingredients 1 Cup Corn Syrup Light Karo Syrup 1 Cup Sugar 1 Cup Peanut Butter 5 1/2 Cups Krispy Rice Cereal 6 ounces Milk Chocolate Chips 6 ounces Butterscotch Chips or all milk if you prefer InstructionsIn a saucepan over medium heat, pour in the karo syrup and sugar. Allow to cook, stirring occasionally until clear and the sugar is totally dissolved.Remove from heat.Add the peanut butter and stir … Read more

Southern Pecan Pound Cake

Ingredients:Batter:1 cup pecan halves1 tablespoon all-purpose flour2¼ cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder¼ teaspoon salt1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature1⅓ cups granulated sugar5 large eggs2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract¼ cup sour creamTip: Use standard measuring cups and spoons or scales for accurate measuring.Topping:¼ cup pecan halves1 tablespoon granulated sugar Instructions:Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. Prepare … Read more

Easy Homemade Snickers Fudge

INGREDIENTS 1ST LAYER – CHOCOLATE: 1 cup milk chocolate chips 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 2ND LAYER – NOUGAT: 4 tablespoons butter 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup evaporated milk 1 1/2 cups marshmallow creme (about 7 ounces) 1 tablespoon to 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter, depending on preference (optional) 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup salted … Read more

Arizona Sunshine Lemon Pie

INGREDIENTS – For the pie:1 large lemon4 large eggs½ cup butter, melted1 teaspoon vanilla1½ cups sugar1 (9 inch) piecrust, unbaked (I used a frozen deep dish)– For the topping: (optional)1 cup whipping cream2 Tablespoons sugarINSTRUCTIONS Take your pie crust out of the freezer or make your own. I used a frozen deep dish pie crust … Read more