Mint Snowtop Cookies

  CHOCOLATE MINT SNOW TOP COOKIES 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour1 ½ teaspoons baking powder¼ teaspoon salt1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate pieces6 tablespoons butter (softened)1 cup granulated sugar2 eggs1 ½ teaspoons vanilla¼ teaspoon mint extractpowdered sugar (for...

Basic Custard

Basic Stove-Top Custard 4 tablespoons sugar2 tablespoons cornstarch2 large egg yolks2 cups milk1 teaspoon vanilla extract Mix together sugar and cornstarch in a large saucepan. Add egg yolks and whisk to combine; then gradually whisk in milk.Cook over medium-low heat,...

Raspberry Chocolate Truffles

RASPBERRY CHOCOLATE TRUFFLES 2 tbsp cup heavy whipping cream12 ounces best-quality bittersweet chocolate (chopped, or semi-sweet chocolate chips)1 tbsp butter (cut into bits and softened)2 tbsp seedless raspberry jam2 tablespoons Chambord raspberry liquor (rFramboise...

Mini Spice Bundt® Cakes

Mini Spice Bundt® Cakes mbued with warming spices, these little cakes make a lovely addition to an autumn dessert buffet. They’re also perfect for gift-giving during the winter holidays. Using fresh, flavorful spices is key. If possible, buy them in small...

Cheesecake Factory Pumpkin Cheesecake

CHEESECAKE FACTORY PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE springform pan Crust:1 1/2 cups graham crumbs5 Tbsp. butter (melted)1 Tbsp. sugarFilling:3 8 oz. pkgs. cream cheese (softened)1 cup sugar1 tsp. vanilla1 cup canned pumpkin3 eggs1/2 tsp. cinnamon1/4 tsp. nutmeg1/4 tsp....

Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake

Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake 2 8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened1/2 cup white sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract2 eggs1 9 inch prepared graham cracker crust1/2 cup pumpkin puree1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 pinch ground cloves1 pinch ground nutmeg1/2 cup...