tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61729355961168877632024-03-05T13:19:59.146-08:00Butter is EverythingAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02830253422440347165noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172935596116887763.post-3635691419814471452015-10-25T10:05:00.004-07:002015-10-25T10:05:52.260-07:00Chocolate Chocolate Cupcakes<span style="color: #741b47;">Today, I went to a psychic reading party and learned all about my future. Let me tell you, while I'll definitely have my fun, my life is not going to happen as I planned. Or at least not according to Suzanna...</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"> I was asked by the host to prepare mini cupcakes for the occasion. Three different types of cupcakes to be exact. One of the types was a chocolate cupcake with chocolate ganache and chocolate shavings. Needless to say, this cupcake would satisfy any chocoholic. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Chocolate, Chocolate Cupcakes</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Recipe Adapted from: <a href="http://www.gimmesomeoven.com/salted-dark-chocolate-cupcakes/" target="_blank">Gimme Some Oven</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><i><span style="font-size: small;">For the cupcakes:</span></i></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 C unsweetened cocoa powder</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">3/4 C all-purpose flour</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 tsp baking soda</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">3/4 tsp baking powder</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/4 tsp salt</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 large eggs</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 C granulated sugar</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 C packed light brown sugar</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/3 C vegetable oil</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 tsp vanilla extract</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 C buttermilk</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">18 ounces dark chocolate, chopped</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 1/2 C heavy cream</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, and line a muffin tin with cupcake liners. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Whisk the cocoa powder, flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt together in a medium sized bowl. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">In the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, oil, and vanilla until smooth.</span></span></span></div>
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half the dry ingredients into the wet, then half the buttermilk,
stirring well after each addition. Repeat. Do not overmix, this batter
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Fill the liners 1/2-2/3 of the way full, and bake for 18-21 minutes. Once cooled, add the ganache.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Rough chop dark chocolate into pieces. I used a Hershey bar, and just crumpled it up while it was still in the package. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bring the heavy cream to an almost boil, remove from heat and pour over chocolate.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Stir the chocolate until smooth. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">If you wish, you may dip your cupcakes into the thin ganache for a smooth coating. If you wish to pipe it as I did, allow it to sit for 1-1/2 hours, and then beat for 2-3 minutes before piping. <i> </i> </span></span></span></div>
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side of a chocolate bar for the curls. You may want to freeze the curls
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02830253422440347165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172935596116887763.post-58897823878981654042015-05-30T18:53:00.001-07:002015-05-30T18:53:58.561-07:00Lemon White Chocolate Chip Macadamia Nut Cookies<span style="color: #741b47;">So its been far, far too long since I've posted a new recipe. My life has been a non-stop blur and between school, and work, and life in general I haven't really had time to do any baking. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">But it's summer now and that means I don't have any school to worry about for a few months! So, between work and going out with friends I'll hopefully have time to bake!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">I took a few days off work to go home and do some car shopping (I got the most adorable new car ever), and while I was there I made some amazing cookies. Like, a lot of cookies are just cookies, but these cookies are something special. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">I took these camping with a group of friends and they were all gone before the sun went down. Everyone was commenting on how different, but great they were!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">The lemon zest creates this wonderful refreshing flavor that goes perfectly with the sweetness of the white chocolate. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1 1/2 C Flour</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47;">1/2 tsp Baking Soda</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47;">1/4 tsp Salt</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47;">1/2 C Butter</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47;">1/3 C Sugar</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47;">1/2 C Brown Sugar</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47;">1 Egg</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47;">1 1/2 tsp Vanilla</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47;">1 Tbsp Lemon Zest</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47;">1 1/2 C White Chocolate Chips</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47;">1/2 C Macadamia Nuts, Chopped</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">In a medium bowl, whisk the flour, baking soda, and salt together</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Combine the dry ingredients with the wet and mix until just combined. Stir in the chocolate chips and macadamia nuts. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Cover the dough and let chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Take about two tablespoons of dough and form a flat circle. Place on pan an inch or so apart.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Enjoy them! They won't last long. :)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02830253422440347165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172935596116887763.post-3339652937673593872014-07-31T12:12:00.000-07:002014-07-31T12:15:41.784-07:00Peanut Butter Cupcakes with Marshmallow Cream Cheese Frosting<span style="color: #741b47;">Okay, so this summer I have unfortunately not baked as much as I would have liked to. (Hence the lack of posts.) Work and roommate boding has taken up most of my time. Not that I haven't had a BLAST this summer! I mean how could you be bored with sushi dates, a harry potter marathon, late night walks to DQ down the street, and Sunday nights at the swing dancing club in town!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">But, I did have time to make these fantastic cupcakes! My roommate who doesn't usually like peanut butter flavored things said she loved them! My other roommate was real sad there were only two left when he finally got to them.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">The flavors between the cupcake and frosting are surprisingly complimentary. Cream cheese frosting is usually too rich for me, but the addition of the marshmallow fluff makes it perfect!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Recipe Adapted From: <a href="http://www.cinnamonspiceandeverythingnice.com/peanut-butter-marshmallow-fluff-cupcakes/" target="_blank">Cinnamon Spice and Everything Nice</a> </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1 3/4 cups flour</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">2 1/2 tsp baking powder</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1/2 tsp salt</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1/4 tsp baking soda</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">3/4 cup butter, softened</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1 1/3 cups granulated sugar</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">2/3 cup creamy peanut butter</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">3 large eggs</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1/2 cup sour cream</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1/2 tsp vanilla </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">8 ounces cream cheese, softened</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1 stick unsalted butter, softened</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">4 cups confectioners sugar</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">2 cups marshmallow fluff</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1 tsp vanilla </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line your cupcake pan with paper liners.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">In the bowl of a mixer, beat the butter and sugar together until it is light and fluffy. This should take about 2-3 minutes. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Add the peanut butter to the butter and sugar and beat for another 2 minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Add in the eggs, one at a time, and beat for 30 seconds or so after each addition. Make sure to also scrape down the sides between too. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">With the mixer speed on low, add the dry ingredients in thirds, alternating with the sour cream and vanilla. Start and end with the dry ingredients. DO NOT OVER BEAT. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Fill the muffin liners about 3/4 full. Bake for 18-20 minutes, after a toothpick comes out clean.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Let cupcakes cool for about 5 minutes in the pan before moving to a wire rack to cool completely. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Beat the cream cheese and butter together on medium until it is light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Add the sugar and beat on low until combined, then increase speed to medium and beat for about 5 more minutes. Scrape down the sides occasionally.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Beat in the marshmallow fluff and vanilla on low for about 2 minutes. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Refrigerate for at least 20 minutes before piping onto the cupcakes.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Enjoy! :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02830253422440347165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172935596116887763.post-39406280295850032572014-06-16T09:36:00.002-07:002014-06-16T09:36:52.194-07:00Chocolate Caramel Toffee Buttercream Cupcakes<span style="color: #741b47;">Today, well I guess yesterday, I delivered these unbelievably delicious cupcakes to a graduation party along with my <a href="http://butteriseverything.blogspot.com/2014/05/vanilla-cupcakes-with-raspberry-cream.html" target="_blank">Vanilla Raspberry Cream Cheese Cupcakes</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Eleven dozen taken, eleven dozen eaten.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">I could not count the number of compliments I received on the cupcakes! I even had a few people ask me for a card!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Let me tell you, I was just glowing with pride the whole time. I couldn't be happier with people's reactions!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">These cupcakes are delectably dark with a flavor unlike the normal chocolate cake. The toppings on this cupcake compliment it so well, you'd think it was hand picked by gods. Chocolate gods. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">But don't take my word for it, bake them and see for yourself!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;">Chocolate Caramel Toffee Buttercream Cupcakes</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Recipe Adapted From <a href="http://www.buttercreamcouture.com/caramel-salted-caramel-chocolate-cupcakes/" target="_blank">Buttercream Culture</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">3 ounces bittersweet bakers chocolate, finely chopped</span></div>
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⅓ cup Dutch-processed cocoa powder<br />
¾ cup hot coffee<br />
¾ cup bread flour<br />
¾ cup granulated sugar<br />
½ teaspoon salt<br />
½ teaspoon baking soda<br />
6 tablespoons vegetable oil<br />
2 eggs<br />
2 teaspoons white vinegar<br />
1 teaspoon vanilla extract</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Dark Chocolate Chips</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><b> </b> 1 cup butter, softened</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1/2 cup powdered sugar</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1 cup caramel sauce</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Preheat your oven to 350 degrees, and line your muffin tin with cupcake liners. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Put the chopped bakers chocolate and cocoa powder into a medium sized bowl, then pour the hot coffee over top. Whisk the mixture briskly until smooth. Refrigerate the mixture for about 20 minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Whisk the flour, sugar, salt and baking soda together in a medium bowl, set aside.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">When the chocolate mixture is ready to come out of the refrigerator, whisk the oil, eggs, vinegar, and vanilla into it until smooth. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">combine the flour and chocolate mixtures and either whisk or beat with an electric mixer until smooth, do not over mix!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Fill the cups about 2/3 full, and bake for 17-19 minutes. Cool cupcakes in pan for a few minutes before removing to a wire rack and allow them to cool completely. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Melt the chocolate chips either in a double boiler or a microwave safe bowl. If using the microwave be careful not to overheat, do a 30 second interval and then reduce to 15 second intervals. Stir the mixture thoroughly between intervals. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Dip your cupcake into the melted chocolate covering the top. Tap it on the counter a few times to smooth out the chocolate, then sprinkle with toffee bits.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Allow these to cool completely before adding the buttercream. They can be placed in a refrigerator to speed up the process. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Place butter in the bowl of an electric mixer and mix until light and fluffy. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Add the powdered sugar and beat for a few minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Add the caramel and beat on high for about 3 minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Place the buttercream in the fridge for about 10-15 minutes before piping.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02830253422440347165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172935596116887763.post-83943773389730319722014-05-22T01:46:00.000-07:002014-05-25T01:37:03.103-07:00Vanilla Cupcakes With Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting<span style="color: #741b47;">It is finally summer! Exams are over, homework is done, getting up early is over! I can't even tell you how happy I am to be done with my sophomore year of university! I'm officially a junior, which makes me an upperclassman! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Holy crap.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">I feel SO old! I know, I know, I'm still young, but really, I feel like life is just flying by.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">This summer I plan on having a ton of fun, baking a lot, getting a scrap book or two finished, and being a nanny for a six year old girl.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">This little girl is one of my favorite kids that I babysit for. She's well mannered, fun to talk to, and kind-hearted. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">This little girl also has an older sister who is graduating from high school this year. Consequently, she will be having a fabulous graduation party! And who did her parents ask to make cupcakes for it?? Me! I always feel so special whenever I get asked to make desserts for an event, it's kind of like other people believe in my dream too. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">I prepared three different cupcakes for the party; these vanilla cupcakes with raspberry cream cheese frosting, peanut butter cupcakes with marshmallow cream cheese frosting, and chocolate cupcakes with chocolate and toffee topping and caramel buttercream frosting. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Oh boy, oh boy were they all delicious! I was very proud of myself actually.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">These vanilla raspberry cream cheese cupcakes are excellently refreshing, and provide a wonderful amount of sweetness without it being too much. This recipe also offers great versatility, if you don't like raspberries you can substitute them out for strawberries or blackberries!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;">Vanilla Cupcakes with Raspberry Cream Cheese Frosting</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Recipe Adapted From: <a href="http://www.glorioustreats.com/2012/07/raspberry-vanilla-cupcakes.html" target="_blank">Glorious Treats</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><u><b><span style="font-size: small;">Ingredients</span></b></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 1/4 C cake flour</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 1/4 tsp. baking powder</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 tsp. baking soda</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 tsp. salt</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 eggs</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: small;">3/4 C sugar</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 C vegetable oil</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 C buttermilk</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: small;"><u><b>Directions</b></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: small;">Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a cupcake pan with paper cupcake liners.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: small;">In a small to medium sized bowl combine the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt with a whisk. (You are welcome to switch out the cake flour for an all purpose but you will not have the same end result! The cupcake will be denser.)</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: small;">In a large bowl, or the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the eggs for about 20 seconds. Add in the sugar and beat for another 30 seconds. Add in the vanilla and oil and beat until all ingredients are well combined.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: small;">With the mixer set on low, add half the flour mixture and beat. Now, add half the buttermilk and beat, being sure to scape down the sides of the bowl in between. Repeat the process once more, and be careful to only being until just combined. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Expect the batter to be thin when finished.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Pour the batter into the liners about 2/3 full. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Bake cupcakes between 11-14 minutes depending on your oven. (mine took 11) When a toothpick comes out clean they are done. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Allow the cupcakes to cool in the pan for about 2 minutes before moving them to a wire rack.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1 1/2 sticks of butter, softened</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">8 oz cream cheese, softened</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">4 C powdered sugar</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1 tsp. vanilla extract</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">3 Tbsp. raspberry puree, made from about 1/2 C fresh raspberries </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">In a large bowl, beat the butter with an electric mixer until smooth.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Add in the cream cheese and beat until the two are fully incorporated.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Add the powdered sugar, one cup at a time, scraping down the sides each time.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Add vanilla and beat.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02830253422440347165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172935596116887763.post-7761335703749470212014-05-08T12:38:00.001-07:002014-05-08T12:38:28.026-07:00Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies<span style="color: #741b47;">Who doesn't love Nutella? Crazy people that's who! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Sure, it's still a close second to peanut butter in my book but nevertheless I love the stuff!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">It gives you an excuse to each chocolate for breakfast! Who's going to argue with that?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Anyway, I decided to make this recipe because I had some ingredients I wanted to use up and these fit the bill. Not only were these cookies INSANELY easy to make, but they were absolutely scrumptious to eat!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;">Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Recipe Adapted From: <a href="http://lovintheoven.com/2011/12/day-6-chewy-nutella-cookies.html" target="_blank">Lovin' From The Oven</a></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1/2 C unsalted butter, softened</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1/2 C granulated sugar</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1/2 C packed brown sugar</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1/2 C Nutella</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1 1/2 C flour</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1 tsp. baking soda</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1/4 tsp. salt</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1/3 C mini chocolate chips</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Preheat your oven to 350 Degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Cream the butter and sugars together until it is light and fluffy. Stir in the egg, vanilla, and Nutella with a wooden spoon.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Add in the flour, baking soda and salt and mix until combined, do not over mix! Fold in the chocolate chips.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Let cool for a couple minutes on the pan before removing.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02830253422440347165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172935596116887763.post-12005340101512176672014-04-22T09:39:00.001-07:002014-04-22T09:39:58.817-07:00Soft Blueberry Cookies with Lemon Glaze<span style="color: #741b47;">As winter is coming to a close and spring is finally peeking its head through the clouds I start to crave things like fresh fruit smoothies, iced sweet tea, home grown vegetables, and a colorful fruit salad.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">I don't know about you, but I could sit down and eat fruit for days! Especially delicious, juicy berries!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">If you know anything about me, you also know that I have dangerously active sweet teeth. Not tooth, teeth. I'm talking like every tooth I have is a sweet tooth.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">If I didn't know how nutritionally awful it was for me, I could definitely survive on cake, cookies, pie and candy. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">I actually gave up chocolate for lent this year, and, let me tell you, it may be the hardest thing I've ever done.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">These cookies are the perfect combination between my (our?) love of fresh fruit and sugar. They are so soft and filled with fresh blueberries that burst in your mouth when you take a bite. The lemon glaze on top of the cookies is so refreshing, it almost feels like you aren't even eating a cookie!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">I also slightly altered the original recipe to improve it health wise, and you can't even tell! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;">Soft Blueberry Cookies with Lemon Glaze</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Recipe Adapted from: <a href="http://ahappyfooddance.com/blueberry-oatmeal-cookies/" target="_blank">A Happy Food Dance</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1 1/2 C all-purpose flour</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1/2 C unsalted butter</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1/2 C natural apple sauce</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1 C brown sugar</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">2 eggs</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">2 tsp. vanilla extract</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">3 C old-fashioned oats</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1 1/4 C blueberries</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1 C powdered sugar</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Juice of one lemon</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Preheat your oven to 350 Degrees (make sure your rack is in the middle position) and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Whisk, or mix with a fork the flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">in a separate bowl, or bowl of a stand mixer, cream together the butter, apple sauce, and sugars until creamy. Should take about 2 minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then incorporate the vanilla.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">With a wooden spoon or spatula, stir in the flour mixture until just moistened. Stir in the oats, and then the blueberries. Be gentle when stirring in the blueberries so you do not crush them.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Spoon the dough out onto the parchment paper, spacing them 1-2 inches apart.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Bake for 12-14 minutes, the edges should just be turning golden brown. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Allow the cookies to cool on the sheet for 2-3 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">While the last sheet of cookies are in the oven, measure out the powdered sugar into a small bowl. Squeeze the lemon over top and mix until smooth. The glaze should be a little thinner than the consistency of royal icing, you may need to add more powdered sugar depending on the size of the lemon. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Drizzle the glaze over the cookies after they are nearly cooled, and allow it to harden.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02830253422440347165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172935596116887763.post-57040742076872452582014-04-15T20:40:00.002-07:002014-04-21T09:04:21.273-07:00Cinnamon Bread<span style="color: #741b47;">My family absolutely loves it when I bake bread. Banana bread, yeast bread, cheesy bread; it doesn't matter!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Every single time I come home my mother presents me with a bag of frozen bananas, or a new recipe she wants me to try out. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">As soon as the smell of baking bread begins to fill the house, my brother races to the kitchen and asks what I'm making. (His favorite is <a href="http://butteriseverything.blogspot.com/2013/03/cinnamon-almond-banana-bread.html" target="_blank">Banana Bread</a>)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">My family is definitely my biggest fan.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">This bread recipe was one my mom emailed me, begging me to make. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Nobody was disappointed.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Recipe Adapted form: <a href="http://www.redflycreations.com/2012/10/the-amazing-amish-cinnamon-bread.html" target="_blank">Redfly Creations</a></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1 C butter, softened</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">2 C sugar</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">2 C buttermilk</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">4 C flour</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">2/3 C sugar</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">2 tsp cinnamon </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Preheat your oven to 350 Degrees and grease a loaf pan. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Cream together the butter, sugar and eggs in a large bowl until smooth.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Add the buttermilk, flour, and baking soda. Mix until fully incorporated. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Mix together the topping ingredients in a separate bowl.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Pour half the batter into the loaf pan, then sprinkle 3/4 of the topping mixture on top. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Pour the rest of the batter into the pan, and sprinkle on the remaining topping mixture. Swirl with a knife.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Bake for about 45 minutes, test with a knife to be sure the bread is done. Allow the bread to cool in the pan for about 20 minutes before removing. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02830253422440347165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172935596116887763.post-85929552571462155022014-04-13T17:31:00.000-07:002014-04-13T17:31:15.076-07:00Apple Granola Muffins<span style="color: #741b47;">A couple weeks ago my school was off for spring break. Many people I know went to places like South Padre, California, or Florida. But me, I went home for the weekend and then came right on back to good ole' Lincoln, Nebraska. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Exciting right? </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">While I was home, I took advantage of my mother's credit card to buy ingredients to bake all kinds of scrumptious goodies. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">This was definitely not to the displeasure of my mother though; in fact, she presented me with various recipes to make for her! So really, we all benefited right?</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">These muffins are a recipe that my mother found in one of her several "mom magazines." I believe it was <i>Good Housekeeping. </i></span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Not only were they delicious, but also packed full of healthy and filling ingredients. Definitely a better choice than the package of mix with the long list of ingredients you can't pronounce. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Even my extremely picky brother thought they were tasty! And that is a feat, let me tell you. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">These were described as a "One-Sentence Recipe" because they are so easy to make. They even make the perfect amount: one dozen!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Recipe Adapted From Good Housekeeping Magazine</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">2 C all purpose baking mix (Bisquick)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">2/3 C milk</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">2 Tbsp melted butter</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1 tsp vanilla extract</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1/2 tsp ground cinnamon</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1 apple, peeled and choped</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1/2 c crumbled granola</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1/2 c dried cranberries </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Preheat your oven to 375 Degrees and line a muffin tin with paper liners. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Mix the baking mix, milk, brown sugar, egg, butter, vanilla and cinnamon in a large bowl.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Stir in the apple, granola and cranberries. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02830253422440347165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172935596116887763.post-2326125689348480652014-03-24T12:07:00.002-07:002014-03-24T12:08:12.364-07:00Vanilla Sugar-Doodle Cookies<span style="color: #741b47;">I am well into my second semester of my sophomore year of college. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">First and second exams have happened, papers have been written, lab reports have been submitted.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">I needed some kitchen time to de-stress and forget about school for awhile.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">These cookies are so simple, I had all the ingredients I needed already! (which is good for my bank account)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">But don't let their simplicity deter you. These may not seem like the kind of cookie you crave, and think about while you lay in bed at night, but believe me when I say these cookies are ADDICTING. (I ate three in one class alone)</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">You may be thinking I'm just being biased, and of course I'm going to think my own baking is fantastic, but I chose two lucky friends to try these out as well and they more than agreed with me!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;">Vanilla Sugar Doodle Cookies</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Recipe Adapted From: <a href="http://www.averiecooks.com/2012/11/sugar-doodle-vanilla-cookies.html" target="_blank">Averie Cooks</a></span></span> </div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1/2 C unsalted butter</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47;">1/2 C granulated sugar</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47;">1/2 C packed brown sugar (light or dark)</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47;">1 large egg</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47;">2 Tbsp milk</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47;">1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47;">1 3/4 C all purpose flour</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47;">1 tsp. baking soda</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47;">1/4 tsp. salt</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Preheat your oven to 350 degrees, and line your baking sheet with parchment paper.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Beat the butter on low speed until smooth, takes about 1 to 2 minutes.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Add both sugars and cream thoroughly with the butter.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Add egg, milk, and vanilla and beat on medium until light and fluffy, scraping sides as you go. This will take about 4 to 5 minutes. It is very important to beat the dough long enough to ensure the cookies rise and do not fall.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Add the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix on low until just combined, about 1 minute. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Drop large spoon-fulls of the dough onto the parchment paper, about 3 Tbsp. Give them at least two inches in-between cookies. Bake for about 8-10 minutes, depending on your oven. (mine took just over 8 minutes) They will be a nice golden color.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Allow cookies to cool for at least 2 minutes before transferring them to a cooling rack or wax paper or cutting board, whatever tickles your fancy. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">This recipe is for a smaller batch, 18-20 cookies, so if you need a lot make sure you double the recipe!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02830253422440347165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172935596116887763.post-40260986433826378742014-02-12T15:31:00.000-08:002014-02-12T15:31:03.607-08:00Coconut White Chocolate Blondies<span style="color: #741b47;">Valentines day is quickly approaching and to get in the spirit I decided to make these yummy, adorable heart shaped blondies! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">These little treats are absolutely fantastic! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Maybe it's just because I'm a big fan of blondies, but more likely, it's because they are actually incredibly delicious!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">**Just in: my little who had never had a blondie before said it was "so freaking good!" </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;">Coconut White Chocolate Blondies</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> Recipe Adapted From: <a href="http://bakerbynature.com/heart-shaped-white-chocolate-coconut-confetti-blondies/" target="_blank">Baker By Nature</a></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1/2 cup unsalted butter</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47;">3/4 cup granulated sugar</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47;">1/4 cup brown sugar</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47;">1 egg<br />2 teaspoons vanilla extract
<br />1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
<br />1 cup all-purpose flour
<br />1/2 cup white chocolate chips
<br />1/4 cup shredded coconut </span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47;">sprinkles (optional) </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Melt butter in a small bowl. In a medium bowl mix the two sugars together. Pour the butter into the sugar and mix until smooth. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">In another small bowl, beat the egg with the vanilla and salt. Pour egg into sugar mixture and stir until fully combined. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Stir in flour until incorporated. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Fold in chocolate chips, coconut, and sprinkles.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Pour batter into the baking pan, and spread out to an even layer. Bake for 25-28 minutes, a knife should come out clean.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Let cool 30 minutes before cutting and serving. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02830253422440347165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172935596116887763.post-70026919221661123712014-02-08T00:17:00.000-08:002014-02-08T00:17:12.039-08:00Jam Thumbprint Cookies<span style="color: #741b47;">Bonding with my little will never get old. I love that we can hang out and watch movies and talk about whatever and still have an awesome time. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">We decided that baking was a definite necessity and I had just the recipe to try out.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">I found this recipe on Pinterest (shocker), and it sounded different than any cookie I'd ever made before. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">These cookies are comparable to a shortbread cookie, and combined with the sweetness of the jam they are wonderful!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">3 Sticks of Butter or Margarine, Softened</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 Cup Sugar </span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">3 1/2 Cups All-Purpose Flour</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/4 tsp. Salt</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 Egg, beaten with 1 Tbsp. Water</span></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 Cup Sweetened Flaked Coconut</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQY5579R50S5hCERA99LXTbxKL5fty-PABZDXYxKWiWj4UmfmsBEnpzRngtscTkJBhifcJeJn1krGf5_zXlAC0p0JWSwdgVSapIHwhYxyOkf7U2tIkbPzhWNfrEUY8yeaJmmEp4tzvm-w7/s1600/2014-02-04+18.49.58.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQY5579R50S5hCERA99LXTbxKL5fty-PABZDXYxKWiWj4UmfmsBEnpzRngtscTkJBhifcJeJn1krGf5_zXlAC0p0JWSwdgVSapIHwhYxyOkf7U2tIkbPzhWNfrEUY8yeaJmmEp4tzvm-w7/s1600/2014-02-04+18.49.58.jpg" height="200" width="150" /></a><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cream together the butter and sugar in a large bowl, until just combined.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">On a floured board or counter, knead dough together and form a disk shape. Wrap the dough in plastic and place in your refrigerator for 30 minutes.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Roll the chilled dough into 1 inch balls, dip in the egg wash, then roll in the coconut.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Place the balls onto an ungreased cookie sheet. These cookies do not spread much, so you can place them pretty close to each other.</span></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Bake for 18-22 minutes, depending on your oven. (Mine took 18) The coconut will turn a golden brown color, but be careful not to burn it! (The bottoms will be a darkish brown because of the coconut) Cool slightly before serving! </span></span></span><br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02830253422440347165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172935596116887763.post-55110846406750152562014-01-26T21:18:00.003-08:002014-01-26T21:18:46.421-08:00Peppermint Shortbread Cookies<span style="color: #741b47;">I managed to make a quick visit back home the other weekend and decided to treat my family to some baked goods. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">I searched through the cupboards and after examining what I had left over from the holidays I realized I had everything I needed to make these scrumptious little things!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">The recipe can also easily be altered. Instead of using peppermint chocolate you could use cranberries or walnuts!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;">Peppermint Shortbread Cookies</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Recipe Adapted From: <a href="http://www.rachelcooks.com/2013/12/04/peppermint-shortbread-cookies/" target="_blank">Rachel Cooks</a></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">2 sticks of unsalted butter</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">3/4 C. powdered sugar</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1 tsp. salt </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">2 1/3 C. all purpose flour</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Using a stand mixer, cream the butter, powdered sugar, vanilla and salt until smooth.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Add the flour slowly, mixing on low until fully combined. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Add the baking chips and mix on low for a short time to mix into dough.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Now, you can do one of two things: take the entire batch of dough and form one large log with a diameter the size you want your cookies and place this in a freezer for about 30 minutes OR you can form individual little patties and freeze them for about 15 minutes. I was in a bit of a time crunch so I opted for the patties. If you are concerned with your cookies looking pretty, the log will give you better results. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">If you formed the log, you need to cut the dough into slices about 1/4-1/3 inch thick. If you formed the patties just place them onto the baking pan and you're ready to go! (these cookies really don't rise or spread so it is okay to place them pretty close together.)</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02830253422440347165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172935596116887763.post-9902331280212346262014-01-12T15:25:00.001-08:002014-08-17T15:16:07.880-07:00White Chocolate M&M Cake<span style="color: #741b47;">You may or may not know that I am in a sorority.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">This year I had the pleasure of becoming a big to a wonderful new member and we have become very close in the short time we've known each other.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">When I came back to Lincoln after spending a couple weeks in Fremont with my family, we were overdue for some bonding time.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">This bonding time included scary movies, a pizza run, and of course, baking!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">I'm trying to use up some of the baking supplies I already have and I managed to find a recipe that only required ingredients I had on hand. This recipe is for white chocolate M&M cake! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">This cake turned out great and was fantastic warm out of the oven.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Recipe Adapted From: <a href="http://delightfulemade.com/2013/11/03/white-chocolate-mm-blondies/" target="_blank">Delightful E Made</a></span> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1/3 C. Butter</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1 C. M&M's of your choice</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Preheat your oven to 350 Degrees and grease an 8x8 baking pan. You may want to lay parchment paper on the bottom as well to prevent the M&M's from sticking.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">In a microwave safe bowl, add butter and 1/2 cup of the white chocolate. Microwave the mixture in 45 second intervals, stirring between each one until completely melted.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">In a separate bowl combine flour, baking soda, and salt. (Stirring with a fork is what I always do)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Slowly add the dry ingredients to the egg mixture, mixing until a smooth consistency. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Add the melted butter and white chocolate mixture and stir until completely mixed in. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Add the vanilla, and stir.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Pour the batter into the pan, then sprinkle 1/2 C. M&M's on top (I used peanut).</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Bake at 350 degrees for 30-34 minutes. The top should be a nice golden brown.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">After you have removed the cake from the oven, take 1/2 C. white chocolate and melt in 30 second intervals in a microwave, stirring between each one. (If you happen to over heat the chocolate, you can thin it by adding Crisco.)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Drizzle half of the white chocolate on top of the cake, then sprinkle the remaining 1/2 C. M&M's, then the rest of the chocolate. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Let sit for 30-45 minutes before serving, the cake should still be a little warm. :)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">**This is also a great starter cake! Make it your own by adding different things to it like coconut, cranberries, or your favorite candy bar!**</span></div>
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02830253422440347165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172935596116887763.post-46846926391512337282014-01-05T16:08:00.001-08:002014-01-05T16:11:58.447-08:00Kolaches<span style="color: #741b47;">Everyone has that crazy awesome family recipe. The one that grandma/great-grandma used to make and you just can't resist eating enough for three people when it's made. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">For my family, it is Kolaches.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">My great-grandma learned to make them from my great-grandpa's mother, a full blown Czech. This recipe has been in the family forever, and is treasured by all of us.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Many of you may have had these at fairs or bake sales, but nothing compares to a homemade Kolache fresh out of the oven. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">These aren't easy to make, or quick. This process takes out a good chunk of your day, and maybe your patience if you have never made them before. But believe me, if you can successfully make these delicious little pastries you will not be disappointed. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Like I said before, this is not a quick process at all. Make sure you have at least 6-7 hours set aside to make these.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;">Kolaches </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><u><b><span style="font-size: small;">Kolache Dough: Yield 5 Dozen</span></b></u></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 packages yeast</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 tsp. sugar</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 C. lard (you can use butter or margarine instead but you will get the best results with lard)</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 C. sugar</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 tsp. salt</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">12 egg yolks (you can use 4 eggs instead but the yolks produce a much softer pastry)</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">3 C. milk</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">8-8 1/2 C. flour + enough for rolling</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Instructions:</b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Melt 1 C lard and let it cool slightly</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">In a small mixing bowl, combine the lard, 1 C sugar, 2 tsp. salt and 12 egg yolks. Beat together until fully combined. The appearance will be similar to whipped butter.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Warm 3 cups of milk on the stove, almost to a boil. </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">In a large mixing bowl, add 4 cups of flour and the warm milk. Mix until smooth.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Add the yeast mixture, then the lard/egg mixture. Beat thoroughly.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Gradually add 4-4 1/2 C. flour. Beat until it becomes too thick for the mixer (about 2 1/2-3 cups), then finish the rest by hand. The dough will be sticky but will not fall off the spoon.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Now you must let the dough rise. Turn the oven on to about 300, and place the bowl of dough between the back oven burners. Place a tea towel over the bowl and leave until it has doubled in size. (If your kitchen is cold you may need to crack your oven a bit.)</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Once the dough has doubled (about 1 hour), punch it down (3 punches will do) and allow it to double again. (about another hour)</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>Fillings</u></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Cherry pie filling, 1 can</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">15 oz can of apricots</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Package of pitted prunes</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 C applesauce</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">8 Tbsp. Sugar</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">4-5 Tbsp. Cornstarch </span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Cherry</b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">In a small-medium saucepan, mix the cherry pie filling, and 1 Tbsp. of sugar. While over medium-high heat use a potato masher to mash the cherries into small pieces. Add 1 Tbsp. of cornstarch while still hot. (More if not thick enough) If the potato masher is not working well you can use a food processor, but you must be careful not to over do it. Let cool before using.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Pour the can of apricots with the syrup into another saucepan and mix with 2 Tbsp. sugar and 3 Tbsp. cornstarch. Stir well and heat to a boil, then let cool.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Put the prunes in a saucepan and cover with water. Heat to soften. Without draining the water, add 1 C of applesauce and 4 Tbsp. of sugar. Mash or use the food processor. Let cool.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 C. sugar</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">3/4 C. flour</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 C. firm butter</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Combine the flour and sugar in a bowl, cut the butter into it with a fork or pastry blender.</span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b><u>Forming Kolaches</u></b></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Punch the dough down again, and take out about a 2-3 C. portion. String out the dough on a well floured surface and cut off about 2-3 Tbsp. portions. </span></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02830253422440347165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172935596116887763.post-83155559313133111612014-01-02T15:33:00.003-08:002014-01-02T15:33:50.170-08:00Strawberry Cake Puppy Chow<span style="color: #741b47;">Last week I posted about the peppermint puppy chow I made for Christmas, today I'm posting about the strawberry cake puppy chow I made for New Years!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">I love taking puppy chow to get-togethers. It's easy to make, easy to eat, and people love it!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">So it was no surprise when all my friends attacked the bowl of puppy chow right away. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">I've heard that the flavor of this puppy chow is comparable to those strawberry wafer cookies. In other words: totally and completely addicting. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;">Strawberry Cake Puppy Chow</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Recipe Adapted From: <a href="http://whatscookinglove.com/2013/10/strawberry-cake-muddy-buddies/" target="_blank">What's Cookin Love</a></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">5-6 C. Chex cereal</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1 12 oz. bag white chocolate chips</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1 1/2 C. strawberry cake mix</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Measure the Chex cereal into a large bowl</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Put the white chocolate chips into the microwave and heat in 30 second intervals until completely melted. If the chocolate get's a little overheated and seems too thick, put a tablespoon of Crisco in the chocolate and stir until fully incorporated. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Pour the chocolate onto the cereal and stir to completely coat.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">pour the coated cereal from the bowl into the zip lock bag with the cake mix and sugar in it. (You might want to recruit an assistant!)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Shake the bag until all the cereal has been coated with the cake/sugar. </span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02830253422440347165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172935596116887763.post-88412655369122835082013-12-31T10:06:00.003-08:002013-12-31T10:06:57.023-08:00Banana Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting <span style="color: #741b47;">As you all know, today is New Years Eve! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">For me, that means getting together with all my friends for food, games, and some awesome bonding time.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">So of course, with so many people to try my baking, I decided to try another new recipe I found on Pinterest! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">These cupcakes are great as cupcakes but could also be used as muffins (maybe add some crumble to the top)! And the frosting! It is too good! Any peanut butter lover will not be able to get enough!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Recipe Adapted from: <a href="http://www.crunchycreamysweet.com/2013/11/01/best-banana-cake-recipe/" target="_blank">Crunchy Creamy Sweet</a></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 1/4 C all purpose flour</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 C mashed ripe bananas (about 2)</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 C powdered sugar</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: small;">2 Tbsp. unsalted butter, softened </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/4 C + 1 Tbsp. creamy peanut butter</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and place cupcake liners in a cupcake pan.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">In another large bowl, beat together the bananas, buttermilk, oil, and vanilla.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Add the dry ingredients and beat on low, just until combined.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Add eggs and beat for 2 minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Fill cupcake tins about 3/4 full and bake for 18 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">With an electric mixer, beat sugar, butter and peanut butter until crumby.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Add the vanilla and whipping cream and beat until smooth.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Increase speed to high and beat until fluffy (about 3 minutes).</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">When cupcakes are cool, frost.</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02830253422440347165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172935596116887763.post-51230281519641753292013-12-28T19:19:00.000-08:002013-12-28T19:19:03.435-08:00Pumpkin Spice Eggnog Cheesecake Bars<span style="color: #741b47;">When I'm on break and back home where my parents fund my baking, I go a bit crazy. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">I spend lots of time on Pinterest finding different recipe's that sound great and make a giant grocery list of all the ingredients I'll need. I mean, I plan out meals and desserts for an entire week, and then do it all over again until it's time for me to get back to reality. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">These were just one of the many desserts I found. The creamy cheesecake was just the right texture, and the ginger cookie crumbs made an excellent crust!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;">Pumpkin Spice Eggnog Cheesecake Bars</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Recipe Adapted from: <a href="http://jensfavoritecookies.com/2012/11/16/eggnog-bars/" target="_blank">Jen's Favorite Cookies</a></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;"> </span></span>2 C. ginger cookie crumbs</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1/2 C. butter</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">8 oz. cream cheese, softened </span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47;">1/2 C. pumpkin spice eggnog (can substitute regular eggnog)</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47;">1 T. flour</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47;">1/2 C. sugar</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47;">1 egg</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47;">1 egg yolk</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47;">1 tsp. rum extract (or actual rum)</span><br />
<span style="color: #741b47;">1/2 tsp. nutmeg</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and get out a 9x13 baking pan.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Slightly soften the butter so that it can be cut without too much effort. Use a fork to combine the butter and cookie crumbs and then press onto the bottom of the pan. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Bake the crust for 10 minutes.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">While crust is baking, combine cream cheese, eggnog, flour, and sugar. Mix until completely uniform. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">add in the rum extract and nutmeg and combine ingredients together thoroughly. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Pour cream cheese mixture over the cooked crust and bake for another 25 minutes. Bars are done when the center is set. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><br /></span>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02830253422440347165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172935596116887763.post-61421382209621790662013-12-24T22:47:00.003-08:002013-12-24T22:47:59.171-08:00Peppermint Puppy Chow<span style="color: #741b47;">I absolutely love all the different peppermint flavored chocolate and other goodies that come out during the Christmas season. I could sit down with a bag of peppermint kisses and they would be gone within the hour.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">So when I found this recipe for peppermint flavored puppy chow (an already scrumptious treat) I couldn't resist trying it out!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">And I am really glad I did. It took all the restraint I could gather not to sit down and eat the whole bag right after I made it.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Recipe Adapted from: <a href="http://whatscookinglove.com/2012/12/candy-cane-muddy-buddies/#_a5y_p=1077358" target="_blank">What's Cooking, Love?</a></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">5 Cups Chex Cereal</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 10oz Bag of Candy Cane Hershey's Kisses</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 1/2 Cups Powdered Sugar</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">1/2 Cup Crushed Candy Canes</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Crush the candy canes (4-5) and have them ready in a small bowl.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Measure out the powdered sugar and place it in a separate bowl.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Measure out 5 cups of Chex cereal and put into a large bowl.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Unwrap all the kisses and place them into a microwave safe bowl. Microwave for about 45 seconds and stir until completely melted. (If they aren't melted enough microwave for 15 second intervals until they are.)</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Pour melted chocolate over the Chex cereal and stir until cereal is completely covered. </span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Put half of the powdered sugar into a plastic baggie, then dump the cereal into the bag. Pour the remaining powdered sugar over top the the cereal. Seal the bag and shake it up until all the cereal is coated. Pour the crushed candy canes into the bag and shake.</span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">That's all there is to it! This is so simple to make, but so delicious! Enjoy your holidays! :)</span></span></span></span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02830253422440347165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172935596116887763.post-46136440437941245942013-12-22T10:28:00.001-08:002013-12-22T10:28:03.112-08:00Rocky Road Oatmeal Bars<span style="color: #741b47;">My after finals baking frenzy continued with this scrumptious dish! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">All the goodness of oatmeal, chocolate, peanuts, and marshmallows is beautifully orchestrated into this wonderful dessert!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;">Rocky Road Oatmeal Bars</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Recipe Adapted From <a href="http://willcookforsmiles.com/2013/05/rocky-road-oatmeal-cookie-bars.html" target="_blank">Will Cook For Smiles</a></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1/3 C unsalted butter, softened </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1 C brown sugar</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">2 eggs, best at room temp</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1 C flour</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1 tsp baking soda</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">3 C old fashioned oats</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">2/3 C peanuts (can substitute your favorite nut)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">2/3 C chocolate chips</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"> Preheat your oven to 350 and grease and line a 9x9 pan with parchment paper.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Beat together the butter and brown sugar until it is nice and fluffy, about 2 minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Add the eggs one at a time, beating after each addition. Beat in the vanilla extract.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">**Beat in the honey, on low. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Add to the butter mixture and either beat on low, or mix with a wooden spoon until combined.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Add oats and fold in with a wooden spoon. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Spread the dough evenly over the parchment lined pan.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Bake for 20 minutes.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">While the dough is baking, combine the last three ingredients: marshmallows, nuts, and chocolate chips. After the dough is done baking spread them evenly over the top and bake for another 10-12 minutes. Be sure not to over-bake or the marshmallows will become stiff and chewy.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">**When I made this I found the base to be just a bit dry. Adding honey to the recipe will help it retain moisture and make it less dry. I haven't tried it with the honey yet so the measurement is just a guess! :)</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02830253422440347165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172935596116887763.post-34646956658098518292013-12-19T16:00:00.000-08:002013-12-19T16:01:52.726-08:00Oatmeal Cookies<span style="color: #741b47;">It's that time of year again. When temperatures are down and stress levels are high. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Here's a little of what I've had going on these past few weeks:</span><br />
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<li><span style="color: #741b47;">Elections for my sorority</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #741b47;">Exams before my final exams (I took Organic Chemistry)</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #741b47;">Working as much as possible</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #741b47;">Figuring out what to do about Christmas presents </span></li>
<li><span style="color: #741b47;">Final Exams and practicals</span></li>
<li><span style="color: #741b47;">Still attempting to have some sort of social life </span></li>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Somehow, even with everything I was doing, I managed to survive and took my very last final exam today! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">To celebrate this awesome accomplishment I decided a little time in the kitchen was in order. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">There's something about the basics that is comforting. The basic peanut butter and jelly sandwich, the simple cheese pizza or the classic macaroni and cheese all have the power to satisfy and just make you feel better.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">That's why I decided to go with these simple oatmeal cookies. There is absolutely nothing fancy about them, and they're just perfect this way.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Recipe Adapted From: <a href="http://lilluna.com/simple-oatmeal-cookies/" target="_blank">Lil Luna</a></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1 1/2 Sticks of unsalted butter, softened</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">2 1/4 Cups oats (I used instant because that's what I had, but steel cut or old fashioned work too!)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Preheat your oven to 325 degrees and place parchment paper on your cookie sheet.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Bake for 10-12 minutes, until the edges start to brown. let them cool for another minute or two on the pan before removing them. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">**These cookies are also great starter cookies! You can add your favorite chocolate, nut, or berry to them to make them more your own!**</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02830253422440347165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172935596116887763.post-40474362902693450922013-11-28T15:49:00.002-08:002013-11-28T15:49:33.573-08:00Turkey Brownies<span style="color: #a64d79;">It's that time of year again. The time for delicious smells coming from the kitchen and delicious food piled up on plates. You know what I'm talking about.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79;">THANKSGIVING!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79;">This time of year is just so wonderful! Everyone is just content sitting around the table and having a good conversation. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79;">But of course, it wouldn't be this time of year without the countless desserts that line the counter! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79;">These adorable little turkey's are perfectly festive and a great activity for you to do with your kids! (Or younger cousins and siblings) They have so much fun frosting them and decorating them up like turkeys!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79;">They're also incredibly easy to pack up the ingredients and take them to wherever you're celebrating!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #a64d79;">Brownies (Homemade, or from a box)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79;">Prepare brownies according to directions. Make them in a cupcake tin and only fill 1/3-1/2 full. Make sure you spray your pan so they don't fall apart when you are trying to get them out!</span></div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79;">After the brownies have cooled, frost the tops with your chocolate frosting.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79;">For the decorating, you'll need four or five full pieces of candy corn for the feathers. The eyes and nose are also made out of candy corn. For the eyes, cut off the white tips and for the nose use the other part. (You know what to do with the extra candy corn!)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79;">I thought that the turkeys looked a little funny without pupils, so I added small dots of chocolate frosting to each white eye! However, that step is completely optional! </span></div>
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<span style="color: #a64d79;">Enjoy making these delightful little desserts with the kiddos in your life! I know I did!</span></div>
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02830253422440347165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172935596116887763.post-52094413936444418692013-10-29T09:48:00.000-07:002013-10-29T09:48:23.863-07:00Tomato Basil Caprese BreadNo, you are not on the wrong blog. No, this recipe does not contain any sugar and it is not a dessert. <br />
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One of the best things about this bread is that there is no yeast in the recipe, making it so much easier to make! It has a delightful soft center with a crusty outside. Using fresh ingredients in this bread really puts it on the next level, so I strongly encourage you to do so!<br />
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Tomato Basil Caprese Bread</div>
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<span style="font-size: xx-small;">Recipe Adapted From <a href="http://willcookforsmiles.com/2013/04/savory-caprese-bread.html" target="_blank">Will Cook For Smiles</a></span></div>
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3 1/2 to 4 oz of cubed, fresh mozzarella cheese</div>
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2 tbs of chopped fresh basil</div>
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In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix until combined.</div>
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Add the basil, cheese, and tomatoes to the flour mixture and combine. </div>
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In another bowl, beat the eggs, oil, and buttermilk together. </div>
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Pour liquids into the flour mixture and mix with a spoon until all ingredients are combined. The dough will be very sticky. Make sure to scrape all the way to the bottom to ensure that all flour has been worked into the dough. </div>
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Put dough in pan and spread evenly. Bake for about 45-50 minutes, could take longer depending on your oven. Make sure to test with a knife for doneness! </div>
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This bread will make a great side to a delicious spaghetti dinner! Enjoy! </div>
<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02830253422440347165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172935596116887763.post-71329941254235947072013-10-23T10:25:00.003-07:002013-10-25T13:36:50.625-07:00Pumpkin Butterscotch Cookies<span style="color: #741b47;">Fall, one of the most beautiful times of year (except for the fact that it's starting to get cold out). The leaves are changing, Starbucks brings back everyone's fall favorite, the pumpkin spice latte and I can wear my favorite pair of boots without being judged. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">So, in the spirit of the time of year I decided to make Pumpkin Butterscotch Cookies! Boy did these turn out delicious! It has the perfect amount of pumpkin flavor with a delicious butterscotch and brown sugar compliment!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">I baked them while on fall break to bring back to a friend. They didn't even last two days! :) </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Recipe Adapted from <a href="http://overtimecook.com/2013/10/17/pumpkin-butterscotch-cookies/" target="_blank">Overtime Cook</a></span> </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">2 sticks of butter</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1/2 Cup of pumpkin puree</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">2 1/4 Cups of flour</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1 1/2 Cups of butterscotch chips</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Using an electric mixer, beat together the butter and sugars until creamy.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Add the vanilla, baking soda and cinnamon and beat until incorporated. Add the egg and pumpkin puree and beat until no lumps remain.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Fold in the butterscotch chips. (Don't have butterscotch on hand? I think white chocolate would work as well.) </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Using two spoons, drop tablespoon sized scoops onto the parchment paper.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool about a minute before taking off the pan. </span><br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02830253422440347165noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6172935596116887763.post-43289516300239890032013-10-20T21:42:00.001-07:002013-10-20T21:42:45.982-07:00Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars<span style="color: #741b47;">Who doesn't love the classics? Mac and cheese, tater tots, and of course peanut butter and jelly! </span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">So what could be better than a good ole classic in dessert form? These were the perfect finish to the delicious family meal I made. Everyone loved it from my younger brother, to my grandpa.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Whether you're making treats for a child's birthday, or providing some scrumptious yummies for a tailgate, this is the perfect choice!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: large;">Peanut Butter and Jelly Bars</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Recipe Adapted from </span><a href="http://www.framedcooks.com/2012/02/peanut-butter-and-jelly-bars.html" target="_blank">Framed Cooks</a></span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">2 Sticks of Unsalted Butter, Softened</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">1 1/2 Cups of Jam (your choice!)</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Preheat oven to 350 degrees and spray and line a 9x13 pan with cooking spray. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Cream the butter and sugar with a mixer for about 2 minutes. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Add eggs, vanilla, and peanut butter. Mix until fully combined. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Sift the flour and baking powder together. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">With the mixer on low, add the flour in sections until fully incorporated. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Take 2/3 of the dough and press it to the bottom of the pan. Spread the jam over the dough evenly, covering entire surface. Using the remaining dough, crumble pieces and scatter them across the surface. The jam should be mostly covered. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Bake for about 45 minutes, or until top is golden brown.</span></div>
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<span style="color: #741b47;">Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars. These are pretty rich so trust me when I tell you cutting them small is not a bad thing! Enjoy!</span></div>
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