Category: Desserts
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Mini Eggs NYC Cookies
Last year these NYC style mini egg cookies were all over my Instagram feed and I wanted to try them. Well, that never happened! As I was buying candy for Easter this year I came across some Cadbury mini eggs and I bought them with these cookies in mind. These cookies are, dare I…
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Sticky Buns (small batch)
I was going to put my sticky bun recipe in my cookbook, but I really wanted to share it with all of you. This is a scaled down version of my original recipe. This recipe makes nine sticky buns, and will make a nice addition to any brunch or just to have with a cup…
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Gingerbread Cake With Lemon Sauce
I enjoy gingerbread cake, but I’ve never been a fan of molasses. When I make gingerbread cookies, or gingerbread houses, I always substitute molasses with dark corn syrup. Using dark brown sugar in this recipe along with the warm delicious spices, gives this cake the iconic gingerbread taste. It’s so moist and yummy! Ingredients for…
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Apple Fritters
These homemade bakery style apple fritters are the perfect treat that you would typically find in a coffee or doughnut shop, but they are made just as great right in your own home! Chunks of apple that are cooked into a soft yet crispy filling are folded into a smooth yeasty dough, and then fried…
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Orange Olive Oil Cake
Following a recipe that I find on line (or even in a cookbook) and not getting the results I had aspired to achieve is really frustrating! I tested this recipe several times before achieving the perfect texture and posting it on my blog. I am very happy with this orange olive oil cake, and…
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Baileys Chocolate Cheesecake
With St. Patrick’s Day fast approaching, I wanted to make a decadent recipe to go with our corned beef and cabbage dinner. Yes, I’m an Irish girl…through and through!! I’m from a large family, too (I’m one of eight children). My Mom always made corned beef and cabbage every year on St. Patrick’s Day. I…
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Eggnog Snickerdoodle Whoopie Pies
I love whoopie pies! Remember my pumpkin whoopie pies? Last year I made snickerdoodle cookies and frosted them with eggnog frosting. These whoopie pies were inspired by those cookies. I put eggnog in the whoopie pie batter and in the filling. The combination of the cinnamon and nutmeg with the eggnog is so pleasant and…
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Apple Galette With Caramel Sauce
I love fall baking. Baking desserts for the holidays brings me so much joy! I think apple pie is one of the most difficult pies to bake. I’m not quite sure why this dessert gives me so much trouble (soggy bottom, filling cooked too much or not enough, crust cooked to much)….like I said, trouble,…
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Harry Potter Butterbeer Cupcakes
“I feel like Harry Potter just put liquid luck in my butterbeer before Quidditch practice.” ∼ Jillian Dodd You are going to love these fluffy cupcakes. They are flavored with a butterbeer reduction, melted butterscotch chips, and vanilla and butter flavor extracts. They are frosted with a butterscotch buttercream and drizzled with a creamy butterscotch ganache….yummmm!! …
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Budini di riso (rice-pudding cups)
These delicious rice pudding tarts, known as ‘Budini di Riso’ are a traditional Tuscan pastry and are usually eaten for breakfast. Budini is plural, so you may see them named Budino di Riso. They can be found in most cafes in Tuscany and are very popular with children too! I was introduced to these delicious…