Pineapple Upside-Down Sugar Cookies

Ingredients For the Cookies: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon salt For the Topping: 1 can (8 oz) pineapple slices, drained (reserve juice) ¼ cup unsalted butter ½ cup brown … Read more

Oreo Balls for Christmas

Ingredients – 36 Oreo cookies– 8 oz cream cheese, softened– 16 oz white chocolate (or candy melts)– Red and green sprinkles for decorationDirections1. In a large mixing bowl, begin by crushing the Oreo cookies into fine crumbs using a rolling pin or a mallet. Transfer the crumbs to the bowl and add the softened cream … Read more

Strawberry Cheesecake Stuffed Cookies

Ingredients For the Cookies: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed For the Cheesecake Filling: 4 oz cream cheese, softened 2 … Read more

S’mores Crunchwraps

Ingredients – 4 large flour tortillas – 1 cup mini marshmallows – 1 cup crushed graham crackers – 4 chocolate bars (Hershey’s or similar) – 2 tablespoons butter for frying – Optional: 2 tablespoons sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon cinnamon for coating Directions 1. Start by laying a large tortilla flat on your countertop or … Read more

Cotton Candy Fudge

Ingredients: 22 oz white chocolate chips (Ghirardelli brand recommended) 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk ¼ cup unsalted butter, room temperature 2 tsp cotton candy flavoring (LorAnn Oils brand used here) ½-¾ tsp pink gel food coloring (Americolor brand Pale Peony #183 recommended) ½-¾ tsp purple gel food coloring (Americolor brand Lilac #169 recommended) Directions: … Read more

Striped Candy Apples…

Ingredients: 4 medium-sized apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp) 4 wooden sticks 1 cup granulated sugar ½ cup light corn syrup ¼ cup water Food coloring (red, blue, yellow) ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ¼ teaspoon salt Directions: 1. Begin by washing and thoroughly drying the apples, then insert a wooden stick into the top of each … Read more

Garlic Butter Baked Scallops

Ingredients 1 lb large scallops, patted dry 4 tbsp butter, melted 3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup breadcrumbs 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped 1 tbsp lemon juice Salt and pepper to taste Lemon wedges (for serving) Directions 1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). 2. In a small bowl, mix … Read more

CRANBERRY PECAN CHEESE BALL RECIPE

Ingredients: 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 1/2 cup dried cranberries 1/2 cup chopped pecans 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon black pepper Directions: 1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese, mixing well with … Read more

Shiny Candy Apple

Ingredients: 6 small apples 2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup water 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Red food coloring (or your preferred color) Wooden sticks for apples Directions: 1. Completely wash and dry the apples to ensure the candy coating adheres well. 2. Insert wooden sticks into the tops of each … Read more