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Ingredients  Original recipe makes 2 dozen  3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder  2 cups white sugar  1/2 cup milk  1/2 cup butter  3 cups quick cooking oats  1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter  1 tablespoon vanilla extract Directions Heat cocoa, sugar, milk and butter over medium heat. Boil these verrrrry slowly (they will turn out better) when they reach the boiling point boil them for no...

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Spicy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Ingredients Original recipe makes 3 dozen  1/2 cup butter, softened  1/2 cup butter flavored shortening  1 cup packed light brown sugar  1/2 cup white sugar  2 eggs  1 teaspoon vanilla extract  1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour  1 teaspoon baking soda  1 teaspoon ground cinnamon  1/2 teaspoon ground cloves  1/2 teaspoon salt  3 cups rolled oats  1 cup raisins Directions Preheat...

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Raspberry and Almond Shortbread Thumbprints

Ingredients Edit and Save Original recipe makes 3 dozenChange Servings  1 cup butter, softened  2/3 cup white sugar  1/2 teaspoon almond extract  2 cups all-purpose flour  1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam  1/2 cup confectioners' sugar  3/4 teaspoon almond extract  1 teaspoon milk Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, cream together butter and white...

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Cream Cheese Frosting II

Ingredients Original recipe makes 3 cups  2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened  1/2 cup butter, softened  2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar  1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions In a medium bowl, cream together the cream cheese and butter until creamy. Mix in the vanilla, then gradually stir in the confectioners' sugar. Store in the refrigerator after use. (http://allrecipes.co...

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Iced Pumpkin Cookies

Ingredients Original recipe makes 3 dozen  2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour  1 teaspoon baking powder  1 teaspoon baking soda  2 teaspoons ground cinnamon  1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg  1/2 teaspoon ground cloves  1/2 teaspoon salt  1/2 cup butter, softened  1 1/2 cups white sugar  1 cup canned pumpkin puree  1 egg  1 teaspoon vanilla extract  2 cups confectioners'...

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Best Peanut Butter Cookies Ever

Ingredients Original recipe makes 3 dozen  2 cups peanut butter  2 cups white sugar  2 eggs  2 teaspoons baking soda  1 pinch salt  1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets. In a medium bowl, stir peanut butter and sugar together until smooth. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, then stir in the baking soda, salt, and vanilla. Roll dough into...

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Chocolate-Covered Sandwich Cookies with Dulce de Leche (Alfajores)

9 oz. (2 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour; more for rolling 9 oz. (2 cups) whole-wheat flour 2 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. table salt 8 oz. (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1-1/2 tsp. finely grated orange zest Two 13.4 oz. cans Nestlé dulce de leche 1 lb. bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1 pint heavy cream Make the cookies In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the flours, baking powder, and salt. In a stand mixer fitted...

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Chocolate-Pomegranate-Ginger Bark

10 oz. bittersweet chocolate (60% cacao), broken into 1-inch pieces 1 cup fresh pomegranate seeds (from 1 large pomegranate) 1-1/2 Tbs. minced candied ginger 1/4 tsp. fine sea salt Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or waxed paper. Put the chocolate in a wide, shallow microwave-safe bowl and microwave on high until it just starts to melt, about 1 minute. Stir with a spatula until the chocolate is completely melted and  smooth,...

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Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

1 lb. bittersweet chocolate or milk chocolate, roughly chopped 1 cup creamy or chunky peanut butter, homemade or store-bought 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract, homemade or store-bought 1/4 tsp. salt 2 Tbs. packed light brown sugar, homemade or store-bought Lay out 30 mini muffin liners (petit-fours papers) on a large plate or baking sheet. Set up a double boiler over medium heat. Melt the chocolate in the double boiler, stirring the chocolate as...

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German Chocolate Bombes

For the cake Cooking spray 4 oz. unsweetened chocolate, chopped (about 1 cup) 1 oz. (1/4 cup) natural cocoa powder 1-1/2 cups boiling water 7 oz. (1-1/2 cups) unbleached all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. kosher salt 1-1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar 8 oz. (1 cup) unsalted butter, softened 4 large eggs, at room temperature 1/2 cup buttermilk, at room temperature 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract TIP: This recipe contains raw eggs;...

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Homemade Oreos

for the cookies 1 cup (2 sticks/228 grams) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly 3/4 cup (150 grams) granulated sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 cup (200 grams) semisweet chocolate chips, melted and cooled slightly 1 egg 1-1/2 cups (210 grams) unbleached all-purpose flour 3/4 cup (90 grams) Dutch-processed cocoa powder 1 tsp. kosher salt 1/2 tsp.baking soda For the vanilla cream filling 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened 1-2/3...

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Super Easy, Super Moist Chocolate Cupcakes

INGREDIENTS Cupcakes: 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 cup brewed coffee (or 1 cup of warm water mixed with 1 1/2 teaspoons of espresso powder or instant coffee granules) 1 Tbsp white vinegar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 6 Tbsp (1/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp) olive oil Frosting: 4 Tbsp butter 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar 3 tablespoons...

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars

INGREDIENTS Peanut butter layer: 1 1/4 cup of graham cracker crumbs (use toasted matzo crumbs* or ground Passover crispy cereal if following the Passover dietary rules) 1 1/4 cup of confectioner's sugar (use Passover-friendly confectioner's sugar** if following Passover dietary rules) 3/4 cup plus 2 Tbsp of crunchy, natural peanut butter (no added preservatives or corn syrup) 8 Tbsp (4-ounces) unsalted butter, melted 2 Tbsp honey Chocolate...

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Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

INGREDIENTS 24-30 strawberries, fresh 6 ounces of white chocolate 8 ounces of dark chocolate METHOD 1 Wash and dry the strawberries, making sure the berries are fully dry as water will cause chocolate to seize up. 2 Melt the white chocolate in a double boiler or microwave. Follow the melting directions on the package. 3 Dip the strawberry in the white chocolate, holding onto the stem or the "shoulders" of the strawberry. Give it a quick...

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Cream Puffs

Ingredients stick of butter 1 cup water 1 cup flour 4 eggs 2 small boxes instant vanilla pudding (3.4 oz each) 1⅓ cup cold whole milk 8 oz sour cream powdered sugar Instructions Cream Puffs: Preheat oven to 375 degrees Melt stick of butter and water to a rolling boil Stir in flour and stir vigorously over low heat until mixture leaves the pan (comes off the sides) and is in a ball (about 1 minute) Remove from heat and cool for a couple of...

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Chocolate Toffee Brownie Bites

Ingredients: Brownies: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped (I used Bakers) 1/2 cup flour 1/8 teaspoon baking powder pinch of salt 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 1/4 teaspoon almond extract Glaze: 4 ounces bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped (I used Ghirardelli) 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 1/8 teaspoon almond extract 1/3...

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip

Ingredients ½ c butter ⅓ c brown sugar 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 c powdered sugar 1 c chocolate chips (I liked the mini) Instructions melt the butter in a saucepan over med heat and stir in brown sugar stir until combined and it begins to boil remove from heat and allow to cool beat cream cheese with an electric mixer until fluffy turn mixer to low and add in powdered sugar once combined beat on med for 1-2 min until fluffy slowly...

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Snickers Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients: Crust: 20 Oreo cookies, crushed in food processor 5 Tablespoons butter, melted Filling: 16 ounces cream cheese,  room temperature 1 egg 1/4 cup sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 13 fun size snickers, chopped (about 1.5 cups total) 1/3 cup chocolate chips, optional (optional:melted chocolate chips to drizzle on top) Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Line a 8×8 pan with nonstick foil leaving an overhang on the sides. For...

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Cookie Dough Billionaire Bars

For Shortbread: 2 cups (1 lb or 4 sticks) butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed 3 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt For Caramel: 2 cups sugar 12 tablespoons butter 1 cup heavy cream 1 tbsp fleur de sel or fine sea salt For Cookie Dough: 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup light brown sugar, packed 2 tablespoons heavy cream 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2...

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Rice Krispie & Peanut Butter Cup Brownies

Ingredients: For Brownie Base: 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter 1 3/4 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed 1/2 teaspoon instant espresso powder or 2 tablespoons brewed coffee (optional) 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 large eggs 1 cup all-purpose flour 8 full-sized peanut butter cups, chopped, or 1 cup mini peanut butter cups For Crispie Topping: 1 1/2 cups semisweet...

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