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Coconut Cheesecake

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This Creamy Coconut Cheesecake is made with coconut milk, coconut extract, and shredded coconut, so you know it’s loaded with refreshing coconut flavor! The crunchy graham cracker crust is the perfect contrast to the creamy filling and fluffy whipped cream topping. A must try for coconut lovers! IngredientsFor the Graham Cracker Crust:2 cups (198 grams) … Read more

COOKIE BARS TOPPED WITH FROSTING

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Ingredients For the sugar cookie bars: 1 stick (½ cup) salted butter softened to room temperature 1 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ cup festive sprinkles For the frosting: 2 cups powdered sugar 1 stick (½ cup) salted butter softened to room temperature 3 tablespoons cream cheese softened 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 tablespoons milk additional sprinkles Instructions Preheat oven to 350f degrees. Line a 9″x 9″ baking pan with parchment paper. … Read more

Lime-in-the-Coconut Almond Bark

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Ingredients 1 package (10 to 12 ounces) white baking chips 4 teaspoons shortening 2 to 4 drops green food coloring, optional 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut, toasted 1/2 cup chopped almonds, toasted 4 teaspoons grated lime zest Directions Line a 9-in. square baking pan with foil; set aside. In a microwave, melt chips and shortening; … Read more

LEMON MERINGUE PIE RECIPE

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Ingredients Pie Crust 1 1/8 cups all-purpose flour1/2 cup shorting {I use Crisco}3 tablespoons cold water1/2 teaspoon white distilled vinegarpinch of sea salt Filling 5 large egg yolks1 and 1/3 cups water1 cup granulated sugar1/3 cup  cornstarch1/4 teaspoon salt1/2 cup fresh lemon juice {we used Meyer lemons}2 teaspoons lemon zest2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened Meringue 5 large egg whites1/2 teaspoon cream of tartar1/2 cup granulated sugarpinch of sea salt Instructions For the … Read more

Potato Chip Clusters

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Ingredients ▢12 ounces white chocolate ▢3/4 cup walnuts , chopped ▢4 cups ridged potato chips , crushed Instructions Prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Microwave chocolate in 30 secnd   increments and stir between each time until fully melted. Add the walnuts and chips, folding them in gently until well combined. Use a 2 tablespoon scoop measure and scoop them onto a … Read more

BEST BUTTER COOKIES

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These easy to make beautiful Butter Cookies are going to be the hit of your Christmas cookie trays.  Get ready for all the oohhs and aahhs from family and friends. INGREDIENTS 2 ¼ cups flour ¼ teaspoon salt 1 cup unsalted butter softened ¾ cup sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 large egg room temperature 2–3 teaspoons milk if needed white chocolate … Read more

CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRIES

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INGREDIENTS  1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries (reserving 1/4 cup juice) 1/4 cup butter softened 3 1/2 – 4 cups powdered sugar 16 ounces semisweet chocolate chips 2 teaspoons coconut oil or shortening 4 ounces white chocolate chips (optional) 4 ounces dark chocolate chips (optional) INSTRUCTIONS Lay the cherries out on paper towels.  Dab them dry several times with paper towels and let … Read more