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Toasted Pecan Butter

Toasted Pecan Butter

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Spread pecans onto a baking sheet; toast in the preheated oven until they start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, about 15 minutes. Watch carefully as they bake, they burn quickly. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
  3. 3 Pulse brown sugar, butter, and vanilla together in a food processor several times to thoroughly combine. Butter will be slightly fluffy. Sprinkle in cooled nuts and pulse several times to combine. For more finely ground pecans, pulse several more times. Serve immediately, or pack into a jar with a lid and refrigerate.

By Carrie Mae

Yogurt Bark

Yogurt Bark

4.1

Prep
5 min
Cook
Total
185 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line two 9-inch rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Whisk together yogurt, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Divide mixture between the 2 baking sheets and spread out using a spatula until about 1/4-inch thick. Scatter sliced almonds, dried blueberries, and cacao nibs evenly over each baking sheet.
  3. 3 Place baking sheets in the freezer for at least 3 hours, or overnight. Remove from freezer and roughly break or slice into about 2 dozen pieces.

By mumofsix

Saltine Cracker Pudding

Saltine Cracker Pudding

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat egg yolks and sugar together in a bowl with an electric mixer until fluffy and pale yellow, 1 to 3 minutes. Heat milk in a large saucepan over medium heat and whisk in egg yolk mixture until smooth; boil for 1 minute. Mix in coconut and cracker crumbs; bring to boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer mixture until thick, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Beat egg whites in a glass or metal mixing bowl with an electric mixer until they hold stiff peaks; gently fold into coconut mixture and mix in vanilla extract. Serve warm or cold. Refrigerate leftovers.

By tignor

Caramel Popcorn with Marshmallow

Caramel Popcorn with Marshmallow

4.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir marshmallows, brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, and vanilla extract together in a large pot over medium-low heat until marshmallows melt, 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. 2 Place popcorn in a large bowl; pour marshmallow mixture over popcorn and gently stir to coat.

By Ashley Bluth

Easy Caramel Popcorn Balls

Easy Caramel Popcorn Balls

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour popcorn into a large bowl.
  2. 2 Combine brown sugar, condensed milk, corn syrup, butter, and vanilla extract in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until a candy thermometer reads 234 degrees F (112 degrees C), about 5 minutes. Pour over popcorn; stir to coat evenly.
  3. 3 Scoop some of the popcorn mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap. Gather and twist the plastic wrap to shape into a ball. Place popcorn ball on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper; repeat with remaining mixture. Let cool until set, about 5 minutes.

By redamber

Butter Toffee Popcorn

Butter Toffee Popcorn

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pop popcorn in a hot air popper according to manufacturer's instructions. Transfer to a large bowl; set aside
  2. 2 Combine sugar, corn syrup, butter, and water in a heavy saucepan over medium heat; attach a candy thermometer to the saucepan and cook until mixture reaches 280 degrees F (138 degrees C), about 10 minutes. Off heat, stir in vanilla extract.
  3. 3 Toss popcorn and toffee syrup together until evenly combined.

By Kaitlyn

Cinnamon-Sugar Popcorn

Cinnamon-Sugar Popcorn

4.5

Prep
5 min
Cook
30 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
  2. 2 Pop corn using an air popper according to the manufacturer's directions. Place into a large mixing bowl and set aside. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  3. 3 Stir in sugar, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla; cook until thick and bubbly. Pour over popcorn; stir until evenly coated.
  4. 4 Spread popcorn into a large roasting pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Turn the oven off and allow popcorn to stay in the oven for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool completely before serving.

By MACCO

Energy Balls

Energy Balls

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine oats, peanut butter, ground flaxseed, chocolate chips, honey, chia seeds, and vanilla extract together in a bowl. Cover and chill the dough in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove chilled dough from the refrigerator; roll into twenty 1-inch diameter balls.

By Kayla Janis

No-Bake Power Bites

No-Bake Power Bites

5.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix almond butter, honey, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until smooth. Stir oats, coconut, chocolate chips, cocoa nibs, and sea salt into almond butter mixture until well combined; refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Roll mixture into balls using your hands.

By Risa Robertson

Pineapple Upside Down Monkey Bread

Pineapple Upside Down Monkey Bread

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup tube pan(such as Bundt®).
  2. 2 Unroll and separate biscuits; cut each portion into four or six pieces, depending on your preference. Spray cut biscuits with cooking spray to coat.
  3. 3 Pour white sugar into gallon-size resealable plastic bag; add biscuits to bag, seal bag, and shake to coat.
  4. 4 Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat; stir brown sugar and vanilla into the melted butter to dissolve the sugar. Pour butter mixture into the prepared tube pan. Sprinkle chopped pineapple evenly around the pan atop the butter mixture; top with sugar-coated biscuit dough.
  5. 5 Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, 40 to 50 minutes; let cook in pan for 5 to 10 minutes before inverting onto a serving platter.

By sheila

Cinnamon Graham Vanilla Fudge

Cinnamon Graham Vanilla Fudge

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
2 min
Total
77 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a 9-inch baking pan with aluminum foil, leaving an overhang on both sides. Grease aluminum foil with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Combine cinnamon bun frosting, white baking chips, and butter in a large microwave-safe bowl. Cook on high in the microwave for 2 minutes. Stir until chips are completely melted and smooth.
  3. 3 Stir in vanilla extract and salt into the frosting mixture. Fold in graham crackers. Spread mixture evenly in the prepared baking pan.
  4. 4 Chill until firm, about 1 hour. Remove from pan by lifting edges of aluminum foil; cut into squares.

By Kalina Pritchett

Brie's Banana and Honey Dog Treats

Brie's Banana and Honey Dog Treats

3.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Lightly grease 2 large baking sheets.
  3. 3 Combine water, mashed bananas, honey, vanilla, and egg in a large bowl.
  4. 4 Stir in whole-wheat flour and baking powder.
  5. 5 Beat dough with an electric mixer on medium speed until ingredients are thoroughly combined, adding more water if needed.
  6. 6 Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead until no longer sticky, 5 to 8 minutes.
  7. 7 Roll out dough to 1/4-inch thickness and cut into mini shapes with your favorite cookie cutter.
  8. 8 Place dough shapes on prepared baking sheets.
  9. 9 Bake in preheated oven until cookies are lightly browned, about 20 minutes.
  10. 10 Turn off the oven and leave cookies until thoroughly dry and crisp, 30 to 40 more minutes.
  11. 11 Remove baking sheets from oven and allow cookies to cool on pans for 10 minutes. Transfer cookies to wire rack to fully cool.

By TheBritishBaker

Almond Milk Chocolate Pudding

Almond Milk Chocolate Pudding

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch, and salt together in a saucepan off the stove. Add 1/4 cup almond milk; whisk until smooth and foamy. Continue adding almond milk, 1/4 cup at a time, whisking after each addition.
  2. 2 Place the saucepan over medium-high heat and cook, stirring constantly, until mixture comes to a simmer and starts to thicken, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove from the heat and stir in butter until melted and smooth. Stir in vanilla, then pour pudding into a serving bowl. Cover and refrigerate until chilled, at least 30 minutes.

By Phaewryn

Puffed Wheat Squares

Puffed Wheat Squares

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Grease a 9x13-inch pan. Place cereal in a large heat-proof bowl.
  2. 2 Bring corn syrup, white sugar, butter, cocoa powder, and brown sugar to a boil in a heavy saucepan. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla; pour over cereal and stir until very well combined.
  3. 3 Press mixture into the prepared pan. Allow to cool completely before cutting into 24 squares, at least 1 hour or up to one day.

By The Schmidts

Mrs. P's Biscotti

Mrs. P's Biscotti

4.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
  2. 2 Beat sugar and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; beat in eggs, egg yolk, and vanilla extract. Whisk flour and baking powder together in a bowl. Stir flour mixture into butter mixture to form a fairly sticky dough.
  3. 3 Divide dough in half; with wet hands, shape dough into two loaves, about 1-inch high at the center, on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes; remove to cool completely on a wire rack, about 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Slice loaves into 1/2-inch slices with a serrated knife. Place cookie slices back onto lined baking sheet, cut sides up.
  6. 6 Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C).
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, turning once, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

By debbie eckstein

Caramel Popcorn Balls

Caramel Popcorn Balls

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour 1 tablespoon of oil into a 4-quart saucepan; heat over high heat. Add 1/2 cup of popping corn; keep pan moving constantly until corn stops popping, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove pan from heat and transfer popped corn into a dish; set aside and keep warm. Repeat until all corn has been popped.
  2. 2 Stir sugar, condensed milk, corn syrup, and butter together in a medium saucepan over medium heat; bring to a boil and simmer until it reaches 240 degrees F (115 degrees C) on a candy thermometer. Stir in vanilla.
  3. 3 Pour caramel over popped corn and stir to coat.
  4. 4 Lightly grease your hands and shape popcorn mixture into 15 balls; let cool completely.

By Suzanne

Easy, Chewy Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

Easy, Chewy Flourless Peanut Butter Cookies

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Beat peanut butter, white sugar, and brown sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Stir egg, vanilla extract, and baking soda into peanut butter mixture; stir in chocolate chips.
  3. 3 Drop mixture by small rounded spoonfuls onto a baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until cookies are flattened and golden, about 8 minutes.

By Tamara B

Thai Tea Oreo Ice Cream

Thai Tea Oreo Ice Cream

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
20 min
Total
430 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat 1 cup half-and-half, heavy cream, and milk in a saucepan over medium heat until begins to simmer, about 10 minutes; stir in tea mix and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; simmer 5 to 10 minutes.
  2. 2 Beat egg in a bowl; whisk in about ¼ cup warm cream mixture, 1 teaspoon at a time. Whisk egg mixture back into cream mixture; cook until custard slightly thickened, about 1 minute. Strain custard through a cheesecloth-lined sieve into a bowl; discard tea leaves.
  3. 3 Beat remaining 1 cup half-and-half, sweetened condensed milk, and vanilla extract into custard until well blended; cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator, 6 hours to overnight.
  4. 4 Pour mixture into an ice cream maker and freeze according to manufacturer’s instructions, mixing in ¾ crushed cookies when semi-solid. Fold in remaining ¼ cookies when ice cream reaches desired consistency. Serve immediately or transfer to an airtight container and freeze until firm.

By William Henderson

Chocolate Pudding Popsicles

Chocolate Pudding Popsicles

4.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
5 min
Total
190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chocolate chips, milk, cocoa powder, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract in a saucepan over low heat; stir until chocolate chips melted, sugar dissolved, and mixture is combined, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Place avocado and banana into a blender; blend until smooth. Add chocolate mixture to the blender; blend until mixture is the consistency of pudding, about 5 minutes. Pour pudding into ice pop molds; freeze until firm, about 3 hours.

By Penny and Scott

Caramel Popcorn

Caramel Popcorn

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Place popcorn in a very large bowl.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar, corn syrup, and salt. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Boil without stirring 4 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove pan from heat and stir in vanilla and baking soda. Pour caramel in a thin stream over popcorn while stirring. Stir until evenly coated.
  4. 4 Divide popcorn between two large shallow baking dishes. Bake in the preheated oven, stirring every 15 minutes, for 1 hour.
  5. 5 Remove from oven and let cool completely before breaking into pieces. Enjoy!

By BS4U2C

To Die For Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream

To Die For Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Ice Cream

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
15 min
Total
155 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir milk, heavy cream, sugar, and cocoa powder together in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring, until sugar and cocoa powder have dissolved, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Beat egg yolks in a bowl with an electric mixer until thick and pale yellow, about 4 minutes. Stir about 1/2 cup of cocoa mixture into egg yolks, whisking constantly.
  3. 3 Pour egg yolk mixture into cocoa mixture. Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 5 minutes. Pour cocoa mixture into a bowl.
  4. 4 Place chocolate chips in a large microwave-safe bowl. Heat in microwave in 20-second intervals until warm, stirring until chocolate chips are melted. Stir melted chocolate and vanilla extract into cocoa mixture until just combined. Refrigerate until cold, about 2 hours.
  5. 5 Freeze chocolate mixture in ice cream maker according to manufacturer's instructions. Drop peanut butter by spoonfuls into ice cream. Using a knife, fold peanut butter through ice cream to form ribbons of peanut butter throughout.

By Sheryl

Our Apple Butter

Our Apple Butter

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
540 min
Total
555 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place apples, in batches, into a blender; blend until no large chunks remain. Transfer to a slow cooker.
  2. 2 Add white sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, and ginger to the slow cooker; stir to combine.
  3. 3 Cook, uncovered, on High for 1 hour. Cover slow cooker; cook on High until smooth, 6 to 8 hours, stirring twice per hour. Uncover; cook and stir until thick and spreadable, 2 to 4 hours more.
  4. 4 Meanwhile, inspect eleven 4-ounce jars for cracks and rings for rust, discarding any defective ones. Immerse in simmering water until apple butter is ready. Wash new, unused lids and rings in warm soapy water.
  5. 5 Spoon apple butter into sterilized jars, filling to within 1 inch of the top; seal and freeze.

By Shellie

Lemony Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

Lemony Cream Cheese Fruit Dip

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine white sugar, water, lemon juice, and ⅛ teaspoon salt in a heavy-duty pot; bring to a boil, stirring often. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer, about 3 minutes. Uncover the pot; continue to cook, stirring often, until sugar and salt dissolve, about 3 minutes more. Cool for 5 minutes; pour syrup into a large bowl.
  2. 2 Add confectioners' sugar, egg white, and remaining ⅛ teaspoon salt to syrup; beat until thick, 5 to 10 minutes. Beat in vanilla extract until well combined, about 1 minute. Add cream cheese; beat until smooth.

By mjsmitsz

Coconut Flour Chocolate Brownies

Coconut Flour Chocolate Brownies

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
  2. 2 Stir cocoa powder and coconut oil together in a saucepan over low heat until coconut oil has melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and let cool, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Beat sugar, eggs, salt, and vanilla in a bowl with an electric mixer. Stir in cooled cocoa mixture, then whisk in coconut flour until no lumps remain. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and sprinkle chocolate chips over top.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes.

By walbome

Chef John's Russian Tea Cakes

Chef John's Russian Tea Cakes

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Arrange a rack in the center position of the oven. Line a rimmed baking sheet with a silicone mat.
  2. 2 Place butter, walnuts, 1/3 cup packed powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt in a large bowl. Top with 2 cups plus 2 tablespoons flour. Mix with clean hands until dough starts to clump up. Keep mixing by hand until all flour and clumps of butter are evenly mixed into dough.
  3. 3 Scoop out dough and roll by hand into uniformly round balls, just slightly larger than 1 inch. Place about 2 inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly golden, 15 to 25 minutes depending on the size of cookies.
  5. 5 Let cool for exactly 5 minutes, then roll warm cookies in 1 cup confectioners' sugar in a medium bowl. Let cookies cool completely, then toss them again in confectioners' sugar.

By John Mitzewich

Marshmallows with Coconut

Marshmallows with Coconut

5.0

Prep
30 min
Cook
5 min
Total
515 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Spray an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Mix cold water and gelatin together in a bowl until gelatin is dissolved.
  3. 3 Bring 3/4 cup water to a boil in a saucepan; add sugar and bring back to a boil. Pour sugar mixture over gelatin mixture; add vanilla extract and salt. Beat with an electric mixer until fluffy, about 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Spread mixture in the prepared baking pan; chill in the refrigerator for 8 hours to overnight.
  5. 5 Cut marshmallows into squares with a knife dipped in hot water. Press squares into the toasted coconut.

By jowolf2