2 teaspoons plus ½ cup butter, softened, divided 1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk 2 ½ cups sugar 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips 1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow crème 24 caramels, quartered ¾ cup salted cashew halves 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Line a 9-in. square baking pan with foil; butter the foil with…
Month: October 2023
Caramels
1 cup butter or margarine1 package (16 oz.) brown sugarDash salt1 c. Light corn syrup1 can (14 oz.) sweetened, condensed milk1 tsp. Vanilla Butter a 9x9x2 inch pan; set aside. Melt the 1 cup butter or margarine in a heavy 3-quart saucepan. Add sugar and salt; stir thoroughly. Stir in corn syrup and gradually add…
Brown Sugar Peanut Brittle
1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 c. light corn syrup ½ cup water ½ tsp. salt ¼ cup butter or margarine 2-3 cups raw peanuts 1 ½ tsp. baking soda Butter 2 (15x10x1-inch) pans and set aside. In a heavy 3-quart saucepan, combine the sugars, corn syrup, water and salt and…
Almond Joy Candy Bars
5 1/2 cups Unsweetened Shredded Coconut 14 fluid ounces Sweetened Condensed Milk 1 1/2 cups Powdered Sugar 24-30 almonds, raw and whole 4 cups Chocolate Chips Line an 8″x8″ baking dish with parchment paper. Mix together the coconut, sweetened condensed milk, and powdered sugar. Press the coconut mixture into the baking dish, and place (uncovered)…
Mocha Walnut Brownies
1 (18.3 oz.) pkg. Chewy fudge brownie mix 3 eggs ½ cup oil 2 tbsp. Instant coffee powder ½ cup chopped walnuts Confectioners’ sugar Heat oven to 325 degrees. Line a 9-inch square baking pan with enough foil to overhang sides by 2 inches; coat with cooking spray. With a spoon, stir together brownie mix,…
Vanilla Magic Cake
4 large egg yolks4 large egg whites, at room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar2 tablespoons cold water8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted3/4 cup all-purpose flour1/8 teaspoon fine salt 2 cups whole milk2 teaspoons vanilla extractPowdered sugar Coat an 8-inch square pan that is 2 inches deep with cooking spray. Cut 2 (8- by 12- to 16-inch) sheets of…
Eggnog Cupcakes
1 (15.25 oz.) pkg. French vanilla cake mix 3 eggs ½ cup oil 1 ½ tsp. Rum extract ½ tsp. Ground nutmeg 1 (3.4 oz.) pkg. Instant vanilla pudding mix 1 cup milk 1 cup butter, at room temp; cut into pieces Red M&M’s and leaf-shaped spearmint gumdrops Heat oven to 350 degrees. Line 18…
Chocolate Spice Bundt Cake
1 (15.25 oz.) pkg. Spice cake mix 1 (3.9 oz.) pkg. Instant chocolate pudding mix 3 eggs ⅓ cup oil 1 cup raisins 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 5 tsp. Milk Heat oven to 350 degrees. Generously coat a 10-cup bundt pan with baking spray with flour. On low speed, beat cake mix, pudding mix, 1…
Chocolate Fudge Cake
3 cups sifted cake flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda ¾ teaspoon salt ¾ cup butter, softened 2 ¼ cups sugar 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract 3 eggs 3 (1 oz.) squares unsweetened baking chocolate, melted 1 ½ cups ice water 1 teaspoon red food coloring, if desired Preheat the oven to 350°. Generously grease…
Two-Bean Chili
1 pound ground beef 1 large green pepper, chopped 1 large onion, chopped 2 tablespoons chili powder ¼ teaspoon black pepper 3 cups tomato juice 1 can (15 ounces) kidney beans, rinsed and drained 1 can (15 ounces) great northern or white kidney (cannellini) beans, rinsed and drained Sour cream Sliced green onions Shredded Cheddar…
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