Category Archives: Desserts

Macademia Nut Bark

Published in Desserts, Recipes on May 14, 2012

PrintMacademia Nut Bark For me, it’s hard to go wrong with chocolate and macadamia nuts. I make this recipe when I’m sure I have somebody to give it to, or I’ll eat most of the batch by myself! Ingredients1 pound (16 ounces) white chocolate 3/4 pound (12 ounces) milk chocolate 3 cups coarsely chopped macadamia […]

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Peppermint Bark

Published in Desserts, Recipes on May 14, 2012

PrintPeppermint Bark I love the festive appearance of this candy. Although you can use a milk or dark chocolate, I prefer the way white chocolate offsets the red and green candies. If you want to use milk or dark chocolate, try substituting toffee bits for the crushed candies. When I make this, I use a […]

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Butter Toffee

Published in Desserts, Recipes on May 14, 2012

PrintButter Toffee This recipe can be prepared quickly, in about 15-20 minutes. If you have little ones who could try to “help” a little too much, you might want to wait until they are napping or somebody else is there to help. The cooked candy is very hot and sticky and will easily burn little […]

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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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Apple Dumplings

Published in baking, Desserts, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, rainy day fun, Recipes on February 25, 2012

PrintApple Dumplings Yield: 6 servings What could be a better dessert on a crisp Fall evening? I love the smell of the apples and cinnamon in the oven. It seems to warm the entire house.Ingredients6 medium tart apples, peeled and cored Pastry 4 ounces cream cheese 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter 1 cup unbleached white […]

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Peach Blueberry Cobbler

Published in baking, Desserts, Penny Pinchin' Mom, Penny Pinchin' Picks, Recipes on February 19, 2012

PrintPeach Blueberry Cobbler Prep Time: 25 minutesCook Time: 30 minutesTotal Time: 1 hour, 10 minutes Yield: 6 servings This recipe is another summer favorite…. especially with home made vanilla ice cream!Ingredients6-8 peaches, peeled and cut into pieces ½ c. blueberries (can increase to 1 cup if you really like them) 2 T. lemon juice ½ […]

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Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes

Published in Breads, Desserts on October 29, 2011
Cinnamon Sugar Donut Holes

PrintCinnamon Sugar Donut Holes Prep Time: 15 minutesCook Time: 4 minutes Ingredients2 cups flour 1 pkg. active dry yeast (2¼ tsp.) ½ cup warm water (110 – 120 degrees) 1tsp. + 1 T. sugar ¼ cup vegetable oil 1 cup sugar 1 Tbsp. cinnamon oil for fryingInstructionsPlace flour in a medium sized bowl. In a […]

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