Desserts Recipes

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

Biscotti Recipe

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Ingredients 1/3 cup butter unsalted 2/3 cup sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 cups flour 2 eggs beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1/3 cup slivered almonds 1/2 cup dried cranberries optional Instructions Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a pan with parchment paper. With a mixer on medium, combine butter, sugar and baking powder until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, mix well. Add in flour a little at a … 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

Valentine’s Day Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients Valentine Cookies 14 tablespoons unsalted butter, (202g, 7 ounces) softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar, (114g) 1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract, (7ml) 2 cups gluten-free flour, (296g) Royal Icing 1 pound powdered sugar, (454g) 3 tablespoons meringue powder, (28g) 9 tablespoons warm water, (133ml) 100-110°F (38-43°F) gel food coloring, to color icing Instructions Valentine Cookies In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle add butter and sugar. Mix on low speed to combine. … Read more