Gateau Breton

Gateau Breton From Germaine Latonis' recipe collection. This cake is dense and buttery with a big crumb, more like a shortbread than a cake 1 pound all-purpose flour½ pound powdered sugar½ pound granulated sugar10 egg yolks1 tbsp dark rum1 tsp vanilla powder1...

Candied Pecans

Candy Coated Pecans From Germaine Latonis' recipe collection 1 egg white1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 dash vanilla extract4 cups pecans Preheat oven to 275. Line a cookie sheet with wax paper; spray wax paper with cooking spray.Beat egg white until stiff. Add brown...

Pumpkin Cookies

Pumpkin Cookies with Walnuts or Pecans From Germaine Latonis' recipe collection 1/2 cup butter (room temperature)1 1/2 cups brown sugar (packed)2 large eggs1 cup pumpkin (mashed or canned)1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 tsp lemon juice2 1/2 cups flour (sifted)3 tsp...

Karl’s Date and Nut Bars

Date and Nut Bars Uncle Bob's friend Karl's recipe. From Germaine Latonis' recipe library. ⅓ cup milk1 lb. dates (pitted and chopped)1 stick butter (softened)1 1/3 cup white sugar1 teaspoon salt3 large eggs eggs1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour1 teaspoon...

Chocolate Mousse

Chocolate Mousse Pie Crust21 chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreos)1/4 cup 1/2 stick unsalted butter, cut into pieces, room temperatureMousse12 ounces semisweet chocolate (finely chopped)1 teaspoon vanilla extractPinch of salt3 3/4 cups chilled whipping cream1/4...