american desserts

Caramel Chocolate Trifle Recipe

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Ingredients CAKE LAYER 1 box chocolate cake mix plus ingredients required to make cake OR 2 cups sugar 1-3/4 cups flour 3/4 cup cocoa powder 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 eggs 1 cup milk 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup boiling water CHOCOLATE PUDDING LAYER 2 boxes chocolate pudding mix 4 cups milk OR 1 1/3 cup sugar 2/3 cup cocoa 6 tablespoons cornstarch pinch of salt 4 1/4 cups milk 2 tablespoons butter OTHER 1 (12oz) container frozen whipped topping (such … Read more

Rugelach Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients 1/2 cup butter softened 4 oz cream cheese softened 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 tablespoons sugar 1 cup flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg beaten 1 tablespoon cream 1/4 cup raspberry jam or apricot 2 tablespoons coarse sugar Filling 2 tablespoons brown sugar 1 tablespoon white sugar 1/4 cup walnuts ground coarsely ground 1/4 cup pecans coarsely ground 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cup raisins or currants finely chopped , optional Instructions Combine butter, cream cheese, vanilla and salt with a mixer on medium speed for about 2 minutes. Add sugar. Turn mixer … Read more

Ritz Cracker Thin Mints Recipe

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Ingredients 40 Ritz crackers 16 oz chocolate 1 pound or approx 2 1/2 cups 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract 1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil or coconut oil Instructions Place chocolate and vegetable oil in a bowl. Place the bowl over a pot of gently simmering water (ensuring the bowl doesn’t touch the water). Stir gently until melted. Once melted, stir in the extract. Dip crackers into … Read more