Category Archives: baking

Pizzelles

Published in baking, Desserts, Recipes on May 15, 2012

PrintPizzelles Yield: 5 dozen cookies Here is another traditional Italian dessert. My mom used to make several batches of these each year around the holidays. I still remember her original pizzelle iron — it lasted about 20 years (maybe more). It has since been replaced with a non-stick version, which makes the process much easier. […]

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Date Nut Pinwheels

Published in baking, Desserts, Recipes on May 15, 2012

PrintDate Nut Pinwheels My mom got this recipe from her boss – he used to pay my sister and me to bake his Christmas cookies every year. These were his favorite; I think the recipe came from his uncle. It has become one of my favorites when I am looking for a soft, chewy, spiced […]

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Kolacky

Published in baking, Desserts, Recipes on May 15, 2012

PrintKolacky Pronounced “ko-lach’-kee,” these are light and addictive! Using an apple filling is like treating yourself to a bite-sized apple pie! IngredientsCookie: 1 cup butter, softened (no substitutes) 1 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened 2 cups unbleached flour 2 cans Solo pie filling or cream cheese filling (recipe below) powdered sugar InstructionsIn a large […]

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The Almost Never Ending Sugar Cookie Recipe

Published in baking, Desserts, Recipes on May 15, 2012

PrintThe Almost Never Ending Sugar Cookie Recipe Yield: 5 Dozen!! If you want need to feed a crowd (or just like sugar cookies!) this is the recipe you need! Ingredients1 1/2 c. Butter 2 c. Sugar 4 Eggs 1 pkg. Instant Vanilla Pudding Mix (if you have food allergies, omit this and add 1T real […]

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Never-Fail Shortbread Cookies

Published in baking, Desserts, Recipes on May 15, 2012

PrintNever-Fail Shortbread Cookies The corn starch in this recipe helps guarantee that you will have the perfect texture for a shortbread cookie. Hint: I like to make a batch of this dough, roll it into a 1 1/2″ diameter cylinder and freeze it. Then, when I need cookies quickly, I cut the dough into 1/2″ […]

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Forgotten Cookies

Published in baking, Desserts, Recipes on May 15, 2012

PrintForgotten Cookies My future brother-in-law introduced me to these cookies in college. A little bit cookie, a little bit candy, they are easy to make and are great for a light dessert after a big meal. It’s also gives you something to do with extra egg whites if you don’t feel like saving them for […]

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Adam’s Favorite Biscotti

Published in baking, Desserts, Recipes on May 14, 2012

PrintAdam’s Favorite Biscotti Yield: 2 dozen Ingredients1 cup slivered almonds 2 cups flour (approximately) 3/4 cup sugar 1 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. cinnamon 1/4 tsp. salt 1 Tbsp. fresh grated orange zest 2 eggs, slightly beaten 1/2 cup canola or safflower oil 1 tsp. vanilla extractInstructionsCombine all dry ingredients and slivered almonds into […]

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Pound Cake

Published in baking, Desserts, Recipes on May 10, 2012

PrintPound Cake Serving Size: serves 10-12. Another of my childhood favorites. I love to serve this (unfrosted) with sliced strawberries and whipped cream. Ingredients2 cups butter (real butter, no substitutes) 2 cups sugar 8 eggs 1 tsp. salt 2 tsp. vanilla extract 3 cups flour 1 tsp. baking powderInstructionsCream together butter and sugar. Add eggs, […]

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Carrot Cake

Published in baking, Desserts, Recipes on May 10, 2012

PrintCarrot Cake Serving Size: Serves 10-12. This recipe was my maternal grandmother’s, and I remember my mom making it when I was little. My mom used to grate the carrots by hand. I am once again so thankful for my food processor! The job is done in no time at all. The sour cream is […]

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Strawberry Shortcake

Published in baking, Desserts, Recipes on March 8, 2012

PrintStrawberry Shortcake Ingredients3 cups unbleached flour ½ cup sugar 4½ tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. salt 1 tsp. fresh lemon zest ¾ cup butter, at room temperature ¾ cup milk 1 tsp. vanilla 4 cups sliced strawberries 2 cups heavy whipping cream ½ tsp. vanilla ¼ cup powdered sugarInstructionsIn a bowl, combine all of the […]

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