Category Archives: Desserts & Sweets

Snappy Ginger Cookies

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It’s funny the number of people who have tried these cookies thinking that they don’t like ginger cookies… and they end up loving these! They are especially good while they’re still warm (of course), but I equally love them with … Continue reading

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2 Great Banana Recipes: Banana Split Cake and Banana Chocolate Chip Muffins

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Do you suffer from Banana Syndrome? This is what seems to happen on a weekly basis in our house…  buy new bananas, a few don’t get eaten and there they are ~ waiting, not sure what their fate will be. … Continue reading

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Cardamom Pear Cake

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Last night we were in the mood for something sweet, so I whipped up this easy delicious cake! If you want to make it even easier on yourself you can just modify a boxed cake mix and whip this up … Continue reading

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Glazed Mini Bundt Cakes

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  I have always loved regular size bundt cakes, but these mini bundt cakes are just too cute! You do need a special pan and I use the Kaiser Bakeware Mini Bundt Muffin Pan. The little cakes always turn out … Continue reading

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Warm Banana Bread Pudding with fresh Whipped Cream

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  After dinner last night we were in the mood for something sweet and comforting.  As we were standing in the kitchen talking about what we wanted to eat the aging bananas were sitting in the hanging basket waiting.  I … Continue reading

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Pecan Linzer Cookies with Strawberry Filling

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I love these cookies! The pecans give them a delicate flavor. The cookies themselves aren’t too sweet. As you can see by the pictures I filled some with lemon curd. Yum! INGREDIENTS 2 cups of Flour (a little more for … Continue reading

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Chocolate Melt Cakes

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  This is the perfect Valentine’s dessert… in case you’re cooking a fantastic dinner for your honey! Serves 6 INGREDIENTS 1 ½ cups unsalted butter (room temperature) plus a little more to coat the soufflé cups Granulated sugar (about ¼ … Continue reading

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Poached Pears

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I made the red dot design on the plate by taking a little bit of the syrup and mixing it with a teaspoon of cherry jam (making sure not to get any cherry pieces in it). Once it was smooth … Continue reading

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Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting

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Ok, get ready for some super deliciousness – ’cause this is the best Carrot Cake I’ve ever tasted… if I must say so myself! INGREDIENTS 2 cups of Flour 2 tsp Baking Powder 1 1/2 tsp Baking Soda 1 teaspoon … Continue reading

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Sugar Cookies

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Yield: about 4 dozen INGREDIENTS 1 cup butter 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla 4 teaspoons baking powder 2 cups sugar 4 Tablespoons evaporated milk 1 teaspoon salt 3 1/2 cups sifted flour METHOD Cream butter and sugar together. Beat in … Continue reading

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Rum Balls

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Makes about 40 balls INGREDIENTS 1/2 lb. Nilla Wafers 2 Tablespoons sweet cocoa 1 cup powdered sugar 1 cup pecans, finely chopped 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/4 cup rum METHOD Grind wafers very fine. Mix in dry ingredients. Add nuts, corn … Continue reading

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Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting

This recipe makes about 18 cupcakes. INGREDIENTS For cupcakes: 1 1/2 cups flour 1 cup unsweetened cocoa 1 1/4 teaspoons baking soda 1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups sugar 3/4 cup hot water 3/4 cup buttermilk … Continue reading

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Pecan Puffs

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These are one of the cookies that I always make for the holidays. Everyone loves them! Beware… these are very addicting!! INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup Butter 2 Tbsp Sugar 1/8 tsp Salt 1 tsp Vanilla 1 cup Pecans, ground fine 1 … Continue reading

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