Tag: Dessert

Brownies

Brooke’s Best Bombshell Brownies

Ingredients: 1 cup butter, melted 3 cups white sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9×13 baking dish. Combine the melted butter, sugar, and vanilla in […]

Desserts

Chocolate Chip Cookie Delight

Ingredients: 1 tube (16-1/2 ounces) refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 carton (12 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed, divided 3 cups cold 2% milk 1 package (3.9 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix Optional: Chopped nuts, chocolate […]

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Grandma’s Butterscotch Pie

“This is one of my favorite holiday pies. Serve with whipped cream. Yum!” Ingredients: 1 cup packed light brown sugar 4 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 cups milk 2 egg yolks, beaten 1 tablespoon butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked Directions: In top of double boiler, combine brown sugar, […]

Desserts

Frozen Fruit Smoothies

Ingredients: 1 frozen banana, peeled and sliced 2 cups frozen strawberries, raspberries, or cherries 1 cup milk 1/2 cup plain or vanilla yogurt 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice 2 to 3 tablespoons honey or to taste Directions: Put all the ingredients in a blender and process until smooth. Pour into glasses and serve. Cooks […]

Desserts

Milk Chocolate Banana Pudding

Ingredients: 3 cups whole milk 3 ounces good-quality milk chocolate, finely chopped 1-ounce unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped 6 large egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar 3 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 12 ounces thin chocolate wafer cookies (recommended: Nabisco) 4 large bananas, peeled and sliced 1/4-inch thick 2 cups sweetened whipped cream Milk chocolate shavings, […]

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California Smoothie

“Cool off with this fruity frappe from sunny California.” Ingredients: 7 large strawberries 1 (8 ounce) container lemon yogur 1/3 cup orange juice Directions: Place strawberries in a plastic container and freeze for about an hour. In a blender, combine frozen strawberries, yogurt and orange juice. Blend until smooth. Pour into a tall glass and […]

Cakes

Battenburg Cake

“This fancy almond-flavored tea cake, also called ‘Battenberg/Battenburg Cake’ or ‘Battenberg/Battenburg Square’ features a homemade marzipan.” Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 3 eggs 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 drops red food coloring 1 cup apricot preserves 2 cups ground almonds […]

Desserts

Buttermilk Panna Cotta

The key to a perfect panna cotta is the right ratio of gelatin to dairy. Lisa Donovan uses just enough to set each dessert while maintaining a creamy, luscious texture. Using vanilla bean paste adds beautiful flecks to each panna cotta, but vanilla extract will work well, too. Ingredients: 1 3/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin 3 […]

Desserts

Chocolate Covered Oreos

This easy dessert takes no time and the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Wondering about the coconut oil? It serves two functions. 1. It thins the chocolate slightly, making it easier to dip the Oreos. 2. It helps the chocolate set much more quickly in the fridge. It’s a win/win! We left it […]

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Southern-Style Chocolate Gravy

“Oh yes, you can have chocolate for breakfast! Excellent served on top of hot flaky biscuits or homemade drop biscuits. Everyone will be cheering for more.” Ingredients: 1/4 cup cocoa 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour 3/4 cup white sugar 2 cups milk 1 tablespoon butter, softened 2 teaspoons vanilla Directions: Whisk the cocoa, flour, and sugar […]