Desserts Recipes
“A party without cake is just a meeting.” – Julia Child
Affogato
Affogato Recipe 1 scoop vanilla ice cream ((or vanilla gelato))1 oz espresso ((1 shot) (1 TBSP), or strong brewed coffee) Add 1 scoop of ice cream to a serving bowl or glass.Add chocolate shavings or other toppings if desired.Pour 1 shots of hot espresso or strong...
Amelia’s Blueberry Cobbler
Amelia's Blueberry Cobbler Note: This recipe has double the crust from the original. 3 cups fresh blueberries⅓ cup orange juice3 tablespoons white sugar1-⅓ cup all-purpose flour½ teaspoon baking powder2 pinch salt1 cup butter (softened)1 cup white sugar2 egg1 teaspoon...
Maple Pecan Pound Cake
MAPLE PECAN POUND CAKE from the view from great island 1 cup unsalted butter (browned and slightly cooled Note: see video for instructions on how to make browned butter))3/4 cup brown sugar (lightly packed (I used light brown sugar, but you can also use dark...
Gingerbread House Recipe and A-Frame template
Gingerbread House Recipe and A-frame template 2 C granulated Sugar1 C plus 2 T brown sugar1 C Crisco solid shortening3 T molasses4 eggs1 ½ t salt2 t baking soda6 C flour1 T ginger1 T cinnamon Cream the shortening and sugar in a large stand mixer. Add the eggs one at a...
Cinnamon Ice Cream
Cinnamon Ice Cream 1 cup white sugar1 ½ cups half-and-half cream2 eggs (beaten)1 cup heavy cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract2 teaspoons ground cinnamon In a saucepan over medium-low heat, stir together the sugar and half-and-half. When the mixture begins to simmer,...
Lemon Sorbet
Lemon Sorbet 1 lemon's peel (zested)1 cup water½ cup sugar½ cup lemon juice½ cup carbonated mineral water6 strips of lemon zest (for garnish) In a saucepan, stir together the diced lemon peel, 1 cup of water and sugar. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium and...
Cinnamon Butter Cookies
Cinnamon Butter Cookies 2 cups all purpose flour1 teaspoon cinnamon1/4 teaspoon nutmeg1 pinch salt1 cup 2 sticks butter (softened)1 cup granulated sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract Mix flour, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in medium bowl and set aside. Beat butter and...
Sally’s Baking Addiction Modified Gingerbread House and Crusting Buttercream
Sally's Baking Addiction Modified Gingerbread House Recipe and Crusting Buttercream 3 cups 375g all-purpose flour (spoon & leveled)1/4 teaspoon teaspoon baking soda2 teaspoons ground ginger2 teaspoons ground cinnamon¼ tsp nutmeg¼ teaspoon ground cloves1/4 teaspoon...
Apple Crisp
APPLE CRISP FOR THE APPLE FILLING:2 T. all-purpose flour3 T. sugar (or less)2 tsp. cinnamon1/8 tsp. nutmeg8 c. peeled apples (sliced 1/2" thick – I like Haralson apples, Granny Smith and Honeycrisp also work well)FOR THE TOPPING:3/4 c. all-purpose flour3/4 c. rolled...
Basic Wilton Buttercream Icing
Basic Wilton Buttercream Icing 1 cup solid vegetable shortening (Crisco)½ teaspoon clear vanilla extract½ teaspoon clear almond extract4 cups confectioners' sugar (approximately 1 lb. sifted)2 tablespoons milk or water1 tablespoon meringue powder In a large bowl,...
Wilton Royal Icing with Meringue Powder
Wilton Royal Icing with Meringue Powder 4 cups about 1 lb. powdered sugar (confectioners' sugar)5-6 tablespoons warm water3 tablespoons meringue powder Beat all ingredients together until icing forms peaks. Beat for about 7-10 minutes at low speed with a heavy-duty...
Cheese Danishes
Cheese Danish From NYTBy Samantha Seneviratne 8 oz cream cheese1-1/4 cup confectioners' sugar (divided)1 large egg yolkpinch salt½ tsp pure vanilla extract1 batch Danish Dough1 large egg (lightly beaten)2 tbsp milk In a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese,...
Melanie’s Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream Icing
Melanie's Chocolate Buttercream Frosting 1 cup salted butter at room temperature3 ½-4 cups powdered sugar1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 teaspoon vanilla extract2-3 tablespoons whole milk (half-and-half, or cream)Instructions With an electric mixer (either hand or...
Small Batch Roll Out Sugar Cookies
Small Batch One Dozen Cut-Out Sugar Cookies 3/4 cup flour (plus extra for rolling)1/2 teaspoon baking powderpinch of salt1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)1/4 cup sugar1 egg yolk1/2 teaspoon vanilla? teaspoon almond extractFor the icing:11/2 cups powdered sugar3-5...
Sponge Cake
Sponge Cake from New York Times Cooking ¼ cup olive or vegetable oil (plus more for greasing if baking in a jelly roll pan)4 large eggs (separated, at room temperature)½ cup granulated sugar½ teaspoon kosher salt¼ teaspoon cream of tartar⅔ cup cake flour2 teaspoons...
Peach Crisp
Mom's Peach Crisp 4 cups sliced fresh peaches½ cup all-purpose flour½ cup brown sugar½ cup cold butter1 teaspoon ground cinnamon¼ teaspoon salt1 cup rolled oats Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).Arrange peaches evenly in an 8x8-inch baking dish.Mix flour,...
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...
Buttermilk Cookies (shared by Uncle Bob)
Buttermilk Cookies From Germaine Latonis' recipe library passed onto her by Uncle Bob - "Mary L Davis' Recipe" 1 cup softened butter2 cups sugar3 extra large eggs (well beaten)1/2 cup pecans (chopped)1 cup buttermilk½ teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking...
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...
SAVED Samoa Supreme Bar Cookies
SAMOA SUPREME BAR COOKIES 1 box shortbread cookie (or homemade)6 tablespoons butter½ cup granulated sugar½ cup light corn syrup½ cup sweetened condensed milk½ teaspoon vanilla4 cups toasted coconut1 bag chocolate chips (divided) Melt half the chocolate chips and...
Copy Cat Girl Scout Samoas
GIRL SCOUT SAMOA COOKIES (COPYCAT) 24 -30 shortbread cookies (Try Lauren Clark's copycat recipe for the Girl Scout shortbread cookies)6 tablespoons butter1 ⁄2 cup granulated sugar1 ⁄2 cup light corn syrup1 ⁄2 cup sweetened condensed milk1 ⁄2 teaspoon vanilla4...
Honey Drop Cookies
Honey Drop Cookies 1 cup (2 sticks) butter (softened)1 cup brown sugar (packed)1 tsp salt2 eggs⅓ cup honey1 tsp of vanilla3½ cups flour2 tsp of baking soda In a medium sized bowl cream together the butter/shortening and sugar. Add the eggs and beat until a bit fluffy....
Chinese Cookies
Chinese Cookies From Germaine Latonis' recipe collection. 1 ½ cups white sugar1 ½ cups shortening1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla extract3 ½ cups cake flour1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda¾ teaspoon salt½ cup ground walnuts1 cup prepared chocolate fudge frosting In a medium...
Chewy Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chewy Jumbo Chocolate Chip Cookies 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour1 cup cake flour (or 1 cup less 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour)1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1 1/2 cups butter (we recommend LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened)1 1/4 cups granulated sugar1 1/4...
Old German Honey Cookies
Old German Honey Cookies ½ cup white sugar1 cup shortening1 ¼ cup honey2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 teaspoon baking soda4 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon ground ginger In a saucepan over low heat, melt together sugar, shortening and honey. Let cool.Mix together...
Girl Scout Shortbread Cookies Copy Cat by Lauren Clark
Girl Scout Shortbread Cookies Copy Cat by Lauren Clark 1/2 cup butter flavor shortening (softened)1 cup powdered sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract¼ tsp salt2 tbsp beaten eggs1/2 teaspoon baking soda2 tablespoons buttermilk1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/8 tsp baking...
White Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies
White Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Cookies Very rich. ½ cup butter½ cup light brown sugar½ cup white sugar1 eggs1 teaspoons vanilla extract1 ½ cups all-purpose flour½ teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon salt¾ cups rolled oats1 cups white chocolate chips½...
Honeydoodles
Honeydoodles ⅓ cup butter (softened)⅔ cup honey1 egg1 ½ cups all-purpose flour¾ teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon cream of tartar¼ teaspoon salt1 tablespoon granulated sugar (optional)½ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional) Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a large mixing...
Puff Pastry Palmeirs
Palmeirs From Germaine Latonis' recipe collection ½ cup sugar2 tsp cinnamonzest of 1 orange1/2 package (1 sheet) frozen puff pastry (thawed) Preheat oven to 400.Combine sugar, cinnamon, and orange zest. Sprinkle 1/2 the sugar mix on a clean work surface....
Chewy Coconut Cookies
Chewy Coconut Cookies 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour½ teaspoon baking soda¼ teaspoon salt½ cup butter½ cup packed brown sugar½ cup white sugar1 egg½ teaspoon vanilla extract1 ⅓ cups flaked coconut Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C.) Combine the flour, baking...
Classic Gingerbread Cutouts
Classic Gingerbread Cutouts ½ cup butter (softened)½ cup brown sugar⅔ cup molasses2 eggs4 cups all-purpose flour (divided)½ teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon ground allspice½ teaspoon ground cloves½ teaspoon ground cinnamon½ teaspoon ground ginger1 pound...
Award Winning Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies
Award Winning Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies Makes 6 dozen cookies. 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda2 cups butter (softened)1 ½ cups packed brown sugar½ cup white sugar2 3.4 ounce packages instant vanilla pudding mix4 eggs2 teaspoons vanilla extract4...
SAVED NYT Double Apple Pie
New York Times Double Apple Pie Gently spiced with cinnamon, tinged with brown sugar and loaded with apple butter, it’s as deeply flavored as an apple pie can be, all covered with a buttery wide-lattice top crust. Although it’s at its most ethereal when baked on the...
SAVED Jaffa Cakes
JAFFA CAKES (AMERICAN RECIPE) Jaffa Cake:2 large eggs1/4 cup white granulated sugar (50 g)1/4 cup + 3 Tablespoons all-purpose flour (50 g)1/2 teaspoon baking powderOrange Jelly Filling:1/4 cup + 2 Tablespoons white granulated sugar (75 g)3/4 cup pure orange juice (180...
Butter Icing for Cookies
Butter Icing for Cookies 2 cups confectioners' sugar2 ½ tablespoons cream4 tablespoons butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract In a saucepan, over medium heat, heat cream and butter until butter is melted. Stir in the vanilla and confectioners' sugar. Remove from heat, and...
Lacy Oatmeal Cookies
Lacy Oatmeal Cookies This dough spreads to make thin, lacy, oatmeal cookies that you peel off the cookie sheet. Great served with ice cream, or rolled into tubes while still warm and dipped in chocolate. 1 cup quick cooking oats¼ cup all-purpose flour½ teaspoon...
Rugelach
Rugelach Dough1 cup sifted all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt8 tablespoons 1 stick cold unsalted butter, cut into pieces4 ounces cream cheese (cut into pieces)2 tablespoons cold buttermilkFilling½ cup white sugar1 tablespoon ground cinnamon1 cup finely chopped...
Brownies
Brownies ½ cup butter1 cup white sugar2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder½ cup all-purpose flour¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon baking powder Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour an 8-inch square pan.In a large saucepan,...
Grandma Minnie’s Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies (fluffier than other rolled recipe)
Grandma Minnie's Old Fashioned Sugar Cookies 3 cups sifted all-purpose flour1 ½ teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon salt1 cup white sugar1 cup butter1 egg (lightly beaten)3 tablespoons cream1 teaspoon vanilla extract Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C) .Over a...
Rolled Sugar Cookies
The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies 1 ½ cups butter (softened)2 cups white sugar4 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract5 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in...
Drop Sugar Cookies
Sugar Cookies From Germaine Latonis' recipe library. 1 cup white sugar1 cup butter (softened)1 egg (beaten)2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour½ teaspoon baking soda½ teaspoon cream of tartar Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a small bowl, stir...
Peanut Brittle
Peanut Brittle 1 cup light corn syrup1 cup white sugar1 tbsp butter¼ tsp salt1 cup raw peanuts (or as many as you'd like)1 teaspoon baking soda (heaping) In a large skillet mix the sugar, syrup, salt and butter together. Cook at a medium-high heat, stirring...
Authentic Shortbread
Authentic Shortbread Heidi Manzone's grandmother's recipe (she was raised in Scotland) 4-5 cups flour1/2 pound confectioner's sugar1 pound butter Mix together flour and sugar.Place half of the mixture on a baking board. Put butter in the center. Knead...
SAVED Nanaimo Bars
Nanaimo Bars ½ cup butter (softened)¼ cup white sugar5 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder1 egg (beaten)1 ¾ cups graham cracker crumbs1 cup flaked coconut½ cup finely chopped almonds (Optional)½ cup butter (softened)3 tablespoons heavy cream2 tablespoons custard...
SAVED from NYT Cooking Apple Pie, Circus-Style
SAVED Apple Pie, Circus-Style FOR THE DOUGH:2 ½ cups/340 grams bread flour⅓ cup/40 grams whole-wheat flour4 ½ teaspoons granulated sugar1 teaspoon fine sea salt1 cup/225 grams cold unsalted butter (2 sticks, cut into small chunks)½ cup/120 milliliters ice water1...
SAVED Peggy’s Irish Apple Tart on a Plate
Peggy’s Irish Apple Tart on a Plate For the pastry3.5/500 g cups all purpose flourGenerous 2/3 cup/120g caster sugarScant 1 ½ cups/320g unsalted butter (cold)Pinch of salt1 egg2 egg yolks1 tsp vanilla extractFor the filling2 ½ to 3 cups thinly sliced apples½ cup...
Walnut Cups
Walnut Cups Crust is a cream cheese dough. 1 3 ounce package cream cheese½ cup butter1 cup all-purpose flour1 egg1 tablespoon butter1 teaspoon vanilla extract1 cup brown sugar¾ cup chopped walnuts Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line mini muffin...