Ginger Snaps
One of the most perfect holiday cookies, but really it can work at any time of year. Give this ginger snap recipe a try. Yields: Approximately 3 dozen cookies You’ll Need: ¼ cup softened, butter 1 cup granulated sugar (you can leave out 1 to 2 Tablespoons) ¼ cup...
Winter Spice Cake with Caramelized Apple Topping
This dessert take some time but it is well worth the effort. So take advantage of the holiday season and have fun baking away. You’ll Need • 13 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature • 6 medium Golden Delicious aples (about 2 ¼ pounds), peeled, each cut into 6 wedges,...
Caramel Sauce
This can be a fun holiday time dessert. Serve with apple and pear slices. Yields approximately 1 1/2 cups You’ll Need · 2 egg yolks, beaten · ½ cup packed brown sugar · ½ cup granulated sugar · ¼ cup butter · ½ cup water1 teaspoon vanilla Directions...
Dark Chocolate, Walnut Brownies
You’ll Need 1 1/4 cups sugar ¼ cup cocoa ½ chopped walnuts 1 ½ teaspoons finely ground coffee 1 cup flour ¾ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup chopped bittersweet chocolate 3 eggs, slightly beaten ½ cup melted butter Directions In a small bowl mix flour, baking...
Caramelized Peaches
If you live in an area where you can get fresh peaches I recommend going that route! You’ll Need 2 Tablespoons butter 2 Tablespoons brown sugar 29 ounces canned peaches, drained Cinnamon Sour cream Directions Melt butter and brown sugar in a saucepan Cook until slightly thickened Stir in...
Dessert Party. Need Help.
I’m hosting a dessert party for about 20-30 peeps, and we’re still putting together the menu now — I’d love to get your thoughts on recipes you’ve made that are easy and makes-you-moan-out-loud delicious!! (Please share this article with someone who LOVES desserts — yeah right!!) Right now I’m...