Traditional New Orleans King Cake
Ingredients 2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast 1/2 cup warm water (110° to 115°) 3/4 cup sugar, divided 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110° … Continue to Recipe →
Category Archives: Desserts
Spiced Pecans 2
Ingredients 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon dried ground orange peel 1 pound pecan halves 4 tablespoons unsalted … Continue to Recipe →
Honey Cinnamon Rollups
Ingredients 2 cups ground walnuts, toasted 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 12 sheets frozen phyllo dough, thawed 1/2 cup butter, melted SYRUP: 1/2 cup honey 1/2 cup sugar … Continue to Recipe →
Easy Cookie Icing
Ingredients 1 cup powdered sugar 2-3 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla Food coloring (optional) Directions Combine all ingredients. Stir until smooth. Ice cookies, allow to dry completely before stacking/storing cookies.
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Ingredients 2 cups powdered sugar 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp milk (plus more to adjust consistency) 1 Tbsp + 1 tsp corn syrup (plus more to adjust consistency) 1/2 tsp … Continue to Recipe →
Coconut Macaroons 2
Ingredients 3 egg whites ½ cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla pinch of salt 14 oz (5⅓ cups) of sweetened shredded coconut Directions Preheat oven to 325° F. Line two … Continue to Recipe →
White Chocolate and Coconut Truffles
Ingredients 1/4 cup whipping cream 7 oz white chocolate, good quality, broken into chunks 1 tbsp butter 1/2 tsp vanilla extract, optional 1/3 cup unsweetened coconut flakes zest from an … Continue to Recipe →
White Chocolate Coconut Truffles
Ingredients 1/3 cup heavy cream 1 cup white chocolate chips 2 Tbls butter 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 cup shredded coconut Directions In a sauce pan, bring heavy cream to … Continue to Recipe →
Nita’s Peanut Brittle
Ingredients 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup water 1 1/4 cups salted roasted peanuts 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 2 tablespoons butter softened 1 teaspoon vanilla Directions … Continue to Recipe →
Heavenly Divinity
Ingredients 2 1/2 cups sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 egg whites 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional) 1/2 cup cherries … Continue to Recipe →
Gluten Free Pie Crust 2
Ingredients 4 cups all purpose gluten free flour, plus more for sprinkling 2 teaspoons xanthan gum (omit if your blend already contains it) 3/4 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 teaspoon kosher … Continue to Recipe →
Mom’s Three Layer Jello Salad
Ingredients Green Layer: 1 small package lime jello 1/2 cup crushed pineapple 1/2 cup boiling water 1/2 cup cold water White Layer: 1 small package lemon jello 1 cup boiling … Continue to Recipe →
