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Banana Nut Bread Chex Party Mix

Banana Nut Bread Chex Party Mix

3.0

Prep
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In large microwavable bowl, measure cereals and walnuts; set aside.
  2. 2 In 2-cup microwavable measuring cup, microwave butter until melted, about 30 seconds. Stir in brown sugar and corn syrup; microwave 30 seconds longer or until mixture is boiling. Stir in vanilla and cinnamon. Pour over cereals, stirring until evenly coated.
  3. 3 Microwave uncovered on High about 3 minutes, stirring every minute, until mixture is glazed. Stir in dried bananas. Spread on waxed paper to cool. Store in airtight container.

By Chex

Chocolate Banana Crepes

Chocolate Banana Crepes

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine 1/2 cup milk, 1 1/2 tablespoons melted butter, egg yolk, 2 teaspoons hazelnut liqueur, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Whisk in 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar until completely incorporated, then whisk in 1 tablespoon cocoa powder until completely incorporated. Gradually whisk in flour until completely incorporated; set aside.
  2. 2 Melt 1/2 tablespoon butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in 1 tablespoon milk and 2 teaspoons hazelnut liqueur, then stir in 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar and 1 tablespoon cocoa powder. Keep warm over very low heat.
  3. 3 Coat a nonstick skillet or crêpe pan with cooking spray; heat over medium heat. Pour about 1/4 cup batter into the skillet and immediately rotate the skillet to spread batter out in a thin layer. Cook crêpe about 2 minutes; flip and cook about 1 minute more.
  4. 4 Transfer crêpe to a plate. Top with 1/4 sliced bananas and spoon 1/4 sauce over bananas. Roll or fold crepe; sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Repeat with remaining batter, banana, and sauce.

By LYNNIE1979

Chocolate Yule Log

Chocolate Yule Log

4.7

Prep
50 min
Cook
10 min
Total
195 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whip 1 ⅔ cups confectioners' sugar, ½ cup butter, coffee-flavored liqueur, 1 ½ tablespoons cocoa powder, and 1 pinch salt together in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment on high speed.
  2. 2 Transfer filling to a separate bowl; stir in mascarpone cheese until combined. Set aside. Clean and dry the stand mixer bowl.
  3. 3 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  4. 4 Brush a 13x18-inch rimmed baking sheet with a little melted butter. Line the baking sheet with parchment paper; brush parchment with remaining melted butter.
  5. 5 Whisk ½ cup cocoa powder, flour, and ½ teaspoon kosher salt together in a bowl, making sure to break up any clumps.
  6. 6 Place eggs in the clean stand mixer bowl fitted with the whisk attachment. Add sugar; whip until fluffy, thick, and very light in color, 2 to 3 minutes.
  7. 7 Add vanilla extract and ½ cocoa powder mixture; mix on low speed for a few seconds.
  8. 8 Add remaining ½ cocoa mixture; mix on low for a few seconds. Switch to high speed; mix until the mixture is moistened but not fully blended.
  9. 9 Pull off the whisk attachment and use it to whisk the batter by hand until evenly blended.
  10. 10 Pour batter onto the prepared baking sheet; spread out with a spatula, almost to the edges, but not quite. Tap the baking sheet on the counter several times to remove any large air bubbles.
  11. 11 Bake in the preheated oven until the top is dry and the edges start to pull away from the sides, 8 to 10 minutes.
  12. 12 Meanwhile, sift some confectioners' sugar onto a clean kitchen towel to cover an area slightly larger than the sponge cake.
  13. 13 Remove cake from the oven. Run a knife around edges of the baking sheet. Dust some confectioners' sugar over top of cake. Run a spatula under the parchment paper to make sure it's not stuck to the baking sheet.
  14. 14 Quickly flip the baking sheet on top of the sugared area on the towel to invert the cake.
  15. 15 Carefully remove the parchment paper, then sift more confectioners' sugar over cake.
  16. 16 Gently roll cake up inside the towel; set aside to cool for 15 minutes.
  17. 17 Carefully unroll the cooled cake. Dollop as much buttercream filling as you like on top, reserving some for later; spread to the edges.
  18. 18 Roll cake up over the filling, using the towel to lift it if needed.
  19. 19 Sprinkle more confectioners' sugar over top of log; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
  20. 20 Pour hot cream over chocolate chips in a bowl; set aside for 1 minute, then whisk until chocolate is melted.
  21. 21 Cut log at an angle 3 inches from one end of log. Place log on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  22. 22 Spread some filling on the angled slice; attach it to one side of the log.
  23. 23 Spread a layer of ganache all over cake, except for the swirls on the ends. Refrigerate until ganache firms up, 15 minutes.
  24. 24 Carve lines into ganache to create the appearance of tree bark using the tip of a knife. Refrigerate until completely chilled.
  25. 25 Dust with cocoa powder and confectioners' sugar before serving.

By John Mitzewich

Supreme Strawberry Topping

Supreme Strawberry Topping

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Hull strawberries and cut them in half.
  2. 2 Combine strawberries, sugar, and vanilla (if using) in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until mixture sizzles and juice begins to form.
  3. 3 Continue stirring; mash a few strawberries with a wooden spoon or heat-proof spatula to help produce the syrup. Cook until sauce thickens, about 15 minutes. Remove from the heat.
  4. 4 Transfer 1/3 of the strawberry sauce to a blender. Cover and hold the lid down with a potholder while you puree the mixture.
  5. 5 Add pureed mixture back into the remaining sauce and stir until blended.
  6. 6 Serve over a slice of cheesecake, ice cream, or you favorite dessert.

By Brad G Reynolds

Penuche Sugar Fudge

Penuche Sugar Fudge

3.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a medium saucepan, combine brown sugar, cream and butter. Stir until dissolved. Heat to between 234 and 240 degrees F (112 to 116 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms a soft ball that flattens when removed from the water and placed on a flat surface. Remove from heat and stir vigorously until mixture loses its gloss, or process in a food processor 30 seconds. Quickly stir in vanilla and nuts and spread into a 9x9 inch dish. Chill before cutting into squares.

By Sara

Sesame Snaps

Sesame Snaps

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Butter a 10x15 inch jellyroll pan.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and vanilla. Remove from heat, and stir in oats, sesame seeds and baking powder until well blended. Press evenly into the prepared pan.
  3. 3 Bake for 7 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or golden brown. Cool in the pan over a wire rack. Cut into bars.

By Rhiannon

Pound Cake Cookies

Pound Cake Cookies

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
175 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat butter and sugar together in a bowl using an electric mixer until creamy. Beat egg yolks into butter mixture and gradually beat flour into butter mixture until dough forms. Beat in vanilla. Cover bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate dough for at least 2 hours.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Roll chilled dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto baking sheets. Flatten balls slightly and press an indentation into the center of each flattened ball. Fill each indentation with 1 pecan half.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, 12 to 15 minutes. Cool on cookie sheet for 5 minutes and transfer to a wire rack.

By Kim

Granny's Ice Cream

Granny's Ice Cream

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
135 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large glass or metal mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually add white sugar and vanilla, continuing to beat until soft peaks form. Carefully fold in sour cream until well blended. Fold in any additional flavorings or goodies at this time.
  2. 2 Place mixture into the freezer and stir every 30 minutes or so until frozen. This can be made without stirring, but the texture will be icy rather than creamy. If you have an ice cream maker, you can put the ice cream mixture in the maker and follow the manufacturer's instructions.

By Daphna

Decadent Chocolate Truffles

Decadent Chocolate Truffles

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Beat cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar until well blended.
  3. 3 Stir in melted chocolate and vanilla until no streaks remain. Refrigerate until just set so about 15 to 30 minutes.
  4. 4 Shape chilled mixture into 1-inch balls.
  5. 5 Roll balls into your favorite toppings, if desired. Enjoy!

By Jenny Saunders

Festive Fresh Blueberry and Cranberry Relish

Festive Fresh Blueberry and Cranberry Relish

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
140 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat cranberries, blueberries, orange juice, sugar, orange zest, and vanilla in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook and stir until the sugar dissolves and berries soften, about 15 minutes. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

By Karen

Graham Cracker Crunch Topping

Graham Cracker Crunch Topping

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter a small baking pan.
  2. 2 In a small bowl, mix together crumbled graham crackers, brown sugar and cinnamon. Combine melted butter and vanilla, then stir in. Spread evenly in prepared pan. Sprinkle white sugar and salt over the top.
  3. 3 Bake in preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.

By EUC

Creamy Dip for Fruit

Creamy Dip for Fruit

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat cream cheese in a bowl with an electric mixer on the lowest speed until smooth. Gradually beat in sour cream, beating continually. Beat in brown sugar, milk, and vanilla extract on low speed until blended. Cover dip; chill at least 1 hour before serving.

By chrissy

Horchata (Cinnamon Rice Milk)

Horchata (Cinnamon Rice Milk)

1.9

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
230 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large saucepan, combine rice, water and cinnamon stick. Set aside for 3 hours.
  2. 2 After 3 hours, bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 30 minutes. Allow to cool.
  3. 3 Puree rice mixture in a blender until smooth. Strain through cheesecloth or a fine sieve. Flavor with vanilla and sugar to taste. Chill, and serve over ice.

By Ivy

Butternut Squash Kugel

Butternut Squash Kugel

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch round baking pan.
  2. 2 Stir butternut squash, flour, sugar, eggs, milk, oil, and vanilla together in a large bowl until combined. Pour squash mixture into the prepared baking pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the kugel comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Sprinkle with cinnamon.

By kosher tx cook

Chocolate Crazy Cake

Chocolate Crazy Cake

4.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
60 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, sift together the flour, sugar, baking soda and cocoa. Measure and combine water, oil, vinegar and vanilla. Pour liquid ingredients into flour mixture and beat until smooth. Pour into prepared pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Allow to cool.

By shirleyo

Bananas Foster Monkey Bread

Bananas Foster Monkey Bread

4.6

Prep
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan.
  2. 2 Shake the sugar and cinnamon together in a large plastic bag; add the biscuit dough, bananas, and pecans to the bag and shake to coat evenly. Pour the mixture into the prepared loaf pan.
  3. 3 Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir the brown sugar into the melted butter until completely dissolved. Add the vanilla and stir well. Pour the mixture over the biscuit dough.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 30 to 40 minutes. Allow to cool about 10 minutes before serving.

By Michelle W

PHILADELPHIA Chocolate-Vanilla Swirl Cheesecake

PHILADELPHIA Chocolate-Vanilla Swirl Cheesecake

4.8

Prep
55 min
Cook
40 min
Total
335 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oven to 325 degrees F. Mix cookie crumbs and margarine; press onto bottom of foil-lined 13x9-inch pan. Bake 10 min.
  2. 2 Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add sour cream; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing after each just until blended.
  3. 3 Reserve 1 cup batter. Stir chocolate into remaining batter; pour over crust. Top with spoonfuls of reserved batter.
  4. 4 Swirl batters with knife. Bake 40 min. or until centre is almost set. Cool. Refrigerate 4 hours.

By Philadelphia

Low-Carb Pecan Pie with Almond Flour Crust

Low-Carb Pecan Pie with Almond Flour Crust

Prep
10 min
Cook
45 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix almond flour and 4 tablespoons melted butter together in a small bowl. Press into an ungreased 9-inch pie pan. Chill in the refrigerator while preparing the filling.
  3. 3 Combine sweetener, syrup, eggs, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and vanilla in a medium bowl. Stir in pecans. Pour mixture into pie crust.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until filling is set, about 45 minutes.

By EPar91

Reduced-Sugar Pumpkin Creme Brulee

Reduced-Sugar Pumpkin Creme Brulee

4.0

Prep
20 min
Cook
35 min
Total
175 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, whisk to combine yolks, sugar, and stevia.
  3. 3 In a medium saucepan, bring cream to a simmer. Whisk into yolk mixture. Whisk in pumpkin, vanilla, and spices.
  4. 4 Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large measuring cup.
  5. 5 Divide mixture between six 6-ounce ramekins set in a roasting pan or other deep baking dish. Place pan in oven and pour in scalding hot water so it comes halfway up sides of dishes.
  6. 6 Bake until custards are set but jiggle slightly in the center, about 30 minutes. Transfer to a rack and let cool completely. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until chilled, at least 2 hours and up to 24 hours.
  7. 7 Before serving, sprinkle custards with a layer of sugar and use a propane torch or broiler to caramelize sugar.

By In The Raw

Snow Flake Cocoa

Snow Flake Cocoa

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
150 min
Total
155 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together the whipping cream, milk, vanilla, and white chocolate chips in a slow cooker.
  2. 2 Cover and cook on low for 2 to 2 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally, until mixture is hot and chocolate chips are melted. Stir again before serving. Garnish with whipped cream and candy canes, as desired.

By Diana S

Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake

Strawberry Cream Cheese Pound Cake

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a fluted tube pan (such as Bundt).
  2. 2 Beat sugar, 1 cup plus 2 teaspoon butter, and cream cheese in a mixing bowl until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Mix in vanilla and salt until well combined. Add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each addition.
  3. 3 Gradually add flour, one cup at a time, beating until just incorporated. Fold in muddled strawberries. Pour batter into the prepared pan, then lightly sprinkle vanilla sugar over top.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour.
  5. 5 Remove from the oven and set on a wire rack to cool for 5 to 10 minutes. Invert carefully onto a serving plate or cooling rack and let cool completely.

By Ashley Steele

Apple Walnut Salad

Apple Walnut Salad

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon in a large bowl. Whisk in the softened cream cheese, yogurt, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. 2 Stir the apples, 1 1/2 cups of walnuts, and the dried cranberries into the cream cheese mixture until well coated.
  3. 3 Spoon salad into a serving bowl and garnish with the remaining 1/4 cup of chopped walnuts. Keep chilled until serving.

By Shana

No-Bake Haystacks

No-Bake Haystacks

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix the oats, coconut, peanuts, and raisins together in a large bowl.
  2. 2 Stir the sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa powder together in a saucepan and bring to a boil; boil for 1 minute and immediately remove from heat. Stir the vanilla into the cocoa mixture; pour over the oat mixture and stir to coat. Scoop heaping tablespoonfuls of the mixture and drop into haystack-like piles onto waxed paper; allow to cool completely before serving.

By Dutchlove

PHILLY Caramel Cheesecake Bars

PHILLY Caramel Cheesecake Bars

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
45 min
Total
330 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. 2 Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Spray with cooking spray. Mix graham crumbs, 1/2 cup nuts and butter; press onto bottom of pan.
  3. 3 Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with mixer until well blended. Add sour cream and vanilla; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust.
  4. 4 Bake 45 minutes or until centre is almost set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 4 hours. Drizzle with caramel topping; sprinkle with remaining nuts. Use foil handles to lift dessert from pan before cutting into bars.

By PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

Vanishing Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
8 min
Total
28 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. 2 In large bowl, beat butter and sugars on medium speed of electric mixer until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.
  3. 3 Add combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon and salt; mix well.
  4. 4 Add oats and raisins; mix well.
  5. 5 Drop dough by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
  6. 6 Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown.
  7. 7 Cool 1 minute on cookie sheets; remove to wire rack. Cool completely. Store tightly covered.

By Quaker

PHILADELPHIA® Fruit Pizza

PHILADELPHIA® Fruit Pizza

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
179 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oven to 375 degrees F.
  2. 2 Line 12-inch pizza pan with foil; spray with cooking spray. Arrange cookie dough slices in single layer in prepared pan; press together to form crust. Bake 14 min.; cool completely. Invert onto plate; carefully remove foil. Turn crust over.
  3. 3 Beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla with mixer until well blended. Spread over crust.
  4. 4 Top with fruit. Mix preserves and water; brush over fruit. Refrigerate 2 hours.

By Philadelphia

Southern-Style Chocolate Gravy

Southern-Style Chocolate Gravy

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Whisk sugar, cocoa, and flour in a medium bowl until no lumps remain.
  3. 3 Pour in milk and whisk until well combined.
  4. 4 Transfer mixture to a saucepan; cook and stir over medium heat until it thickens to a gravy consistency, 7 to 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Remove from heat; stir in butter and vanilla.
  6. 6 Serve warm.

By April Yeager