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Yummy, Easy Chocolate Banana Cake

Yummy, Easy Chocolate Banana Cake

3.8

Prep
5 min
Cook
45 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Mix bananas and baking soda together in a bowl. Add cake mix; stir to create a thick batter. Spread into the prepared baking pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 45 minutes.

By Sandra B

Best Honeycomb Toffee Candy

Best Honeycomb Toffee Candy

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Line a baking dish with parchment paper, measure out baking soda in a small bowl, and have a heat-proof spatula ready before starting.
  3. 3 Whisk sugar, corn syrup, water, and honey together in a saucepan with a candy thermometer attached. Heat over medium heat until the mixture is thinner but still cloudy. Let bubble until the mixture is clear and the thermometer registers 300 degrees F (149 degrees C).
  4. 4 Remove from heat. Whisk in baking soda until just incorporated.
  5. 5 Switch to a spatula and very carefully pour into the lined dish. Do not spread it out with your spatula or compress the mixture at all, or the bubbles will deflate. Let cool completely, at least 30 minutes.
  6. 6 Remove candy from the pan by lifting out the parchment paper. Rap against the counter and use your fingers to break it into individual pieces.

By John Mitzewich

Quick Peanut Butter Cookies

Quick Peanut Butter Cookies

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
8 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a medium bowl, mix together the peanut butter, sugar, egg, and baking soda until well blended. Roll dough into 1 inch balls, and place on ungreased cookie sheets.
  3. 3 Bake for 6 to 8 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool on cookie sheets until set, before transferring to wire racks to cool completely.

By Vicki Douglas

Angel Food Candy

Angel Food Candy

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. 2 In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine sugar, corn syrup and vinegar. Cook, stirring, until sugar dissolves. Heat, without stirring, to 300 to 310 degrees F (149 to 154 degrees C), or until a small amount of syrup dropped into cold water forms hard, brittle threads.
  3. 3 Remove from heat and stir in baking soda. Pour into prepared pan; do not spread. (Mixture will not fill pan.) Allow to cool completely.
  4. 4 In the microwave or over a double boiler, melt coating chocolate, stirring frequently until smooth. Break cooled candy into bite-sized pieces and dip into melted candy coating. Let set on waxed paper. Store tightly covered.

By Debbie

Traditional Shoofly Pie

Traditional Shoofly Pie

3.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
45 min
Total
125 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pie crusts in 9 inch pie pans. Chill the crusts approximately 1 hour before use.
  2. 2 Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  3. 3 In a medium bowl, stir together the baking soda and warm water. Mix in the molasses and stir until foamy. Transfer the mixture to the pie crusts.
  4. 4 In a medium bowl, mix together flour, sugar and baking soda. Use a pastry blender to cut the butter into the flour mixture until very fine crumbs have formed. Sprinkle the crumbs over the molasses mixture in the pie crusts.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven 10 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C), and continue baking 35 minutes, or until crust is lightly browned and the filling has set.

By Robert Manning

Elana's Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

Elana's Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Whisk almond flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Stir grapeseed oil, agave nectar, and vanilla extract together in a separate bowl. Mix oil mixture into almond flour mixture until dough is just combined. Fold chocolate chips into batter.
  3. 3 Form dough into 1/2-inch balls and press onto the prepared baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, 7 to 10 minutes.

By elanaspantrycom

Nasty Cake

Nasty Cake

3.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Prepare batter and bake cake as directed on the package.
  2. 2 About 5 minutes before the cake is finished baking, melt the butter in a large saucepan to allow for foaming, and stir in the evaporated milk. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat, and stir in the corn syrup and sugar. Bring back to a boil, stir to dissolve sugar, turn off the heat, and add the baking soda. Stir continuously until the baking soda is mixed in and stops foaming, about 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove the cake from the oven, and poke holes in the hot cake with a butter knife or the end of a wooden spoon. Pour the syrup over the hot cake, and let cool before cutting.

By michaelsgal85

Shorecook's Cashew Brittle

Shorecook's Cashew Brittle

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Grease a baking sheet with 1 tablespoon butter.
  2. 2 Combine cashews, sugar, and corn syrup in a large microwave-safe glass or ceramic bowl. Microwave on high until sugar melts and mixture is hot, about 6 1/2 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir remaining 1 tablespoon butter and vanilla extract into cashew mixture. Microwave until hot, about 2 1/2 minutes more. Stir baking soda into cashew mixture until light and foamy.
  4. 4 Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Tilt the sheet until it starts to spread, or use a buttered silicone spatula if needed. You don't have to cover the whole baking sheet with brittle. Cool until set, about 30 minutes; break into pieces.

By SHORECOOK

Microwave Peanut Brittle

Microwave Peanut Brittle

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Grease a cookie sheet; set aside. Combine sugar and corn syrup in a 2-quart microwave-safe bowl.
  2. 2 Microwave on high for 4 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking time. Stir in peanuts and microwave on high for 3 ½ minutes more. Stir in butter and vanilla: microwave for 1 ½ minutes.
  3. 3 Stir in baking soda until light and foamy; immediately pour onto the prepared cookie sheet and spread thin. Cool completely. Break into pieces, and store in an airtight container.

By Joyce

Perfect Vegan Sugar Cookies

Perfect Vegan Sugar Cookies

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Sift flour, baking soda, and salt into a bowl.
  3. 3 Beat sugar and vegan margarine in a mixing bowl with an electric mixer until creamy, about 2 minutes.
  4. 4 Mix in vanilla. Stir in flour mixture until incorporated, then add coconut milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough comes together.
  5. 5 Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  6. 6 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  7. 7 Roll chilled dough on a floured surface to a thickness of 1/4 to 1/2 inch. Dip a cookie cutter in flour and cut out cookies, re-flouring as needed. Place cookies onto the prepared baking sheets.
  8. 8 Bake in the preheated oven until just turning golden, about 10 minutes.

By Fioa

Apple Butter Oatmeal Bars

Apple Butter Oatmeal Bars

3.8

Prep
15 min
Cook
55 min
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  2. 2 Mix flour, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl; add oats and sugar. Stir in margarine until well incorporated. Press half the oat mixture into the prepared baking pan. Spread apple butter over oat mixture layer. Sprinkle remaining oat mixture over apple butter layer. Press top layer gently with a spoon.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until oat mixture is crisp and lightly browned, about 55 minutes.

By SKPIAZZA

Quick Lemon Crisps

Quick Lemon Crisps

4.1

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Sift flour with baking soda and salt. Cream shortening, and then add sugar and pudding mix. Cream until light and fluffy. Add eggs and mix well; then add flour mixture. Mix until well-blended. Drop teaspoonfuls of dough onto greased baking sheets.
  3. 3 Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven.

By Vicki Monte

Whole30 Banana Bread Drop Muffins

Whole30 Banana Bread Drop Muffins

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a rimmed baking sheet with 2 teaspoons coconut oil.
  3. 3 Whisk almond flour, salt, and baking soda together in a bowl.
  4. 4 Break bananas into pieces and place into a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave until soft, about 30 seconds.
  5. 5 Mash bananas until creamy. Add 1/4 cup melted coconut oil and eggs; mix until well combined. Stir in dry ingredients until incorporated.
  6. 6 Drop batter onto the prepared baking sheet, making 12 biscuit-shaped mounds.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until peaks are lightly browned, about 17 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before serving.
  8. 8 Enjoy!

By russell

Classic Sour Cream Pound Cake

Classic Sour Cream Pound Cake

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
60 min
Total
75 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease and flour a 8x4-inch loaf pan.
  2. 2 Beat butter and sugar together in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add sour cream and eggs; mix well. Add flour and a pinch of soda, mix until just incorporated. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center of cake comes out clean, about 1 hour.

By Will Barber

Tropical Hawaiian Wedding Cake

Tropical Hawaiian Wedding Cake

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch pan.
  2. 2 Mix flour, sugar, and baking soda together in a large bowl: mix in pineapple with juice and eggs. Stir in nuts and coconut; pour mixture into prepared pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool cake on a wire rack before frosting.

By Olene Grieshop

Peanut Butter Bacon Cookies

Peanut Butter Bacon Cookies

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Combine peanut butter, ½ cup white sugar, and brown sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment; beat until well combined. Add egg and baking soda; beat until smooth, 1 minute. Fold in bacon.
  3. 3 Roll dough into walnut-sized balls. Pour 2 tablespoons white sugar into a bowl. Roll balls in sugar until coated; place on a baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

By cc51

Chef John's Pumpkin Seed Brittle

Chef John's Pumpkin Seed Brittle

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat or parchment paper.
  2. 2 Stir pumpkin seeds and sea salt together in a bowl.
  3. 3 Stir sugar, corn syrup, and water together in a heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium-high heat. Add butter and bring to a boil, whisking constantly. Boil until mixture is dark golden, 10 to 15 minutes. Remove saucepan from heat; whisk in baking soda.
  4. 4 Pour pumpkin seeds into sugar mixture and stir until well-combined. Transfer pumpkin seed mixture to prepared baking sheet. Place another silicone baking mat over the top of the pumpkin seed mixture and press down to make an even surface for the brittle. Let harden for about 30 seconds; remove top baking mat. Score surface with a knife to form desired shapes. Cool to room temperature and break into pieces.

By John Mitzewich

Easy Sugar Cookies

Easy Sugar Cookies

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. 2 Stir flour, baking soda, and baking powder together in a small bowl.
  3. 3 Beat sugar and butter together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth.
  4. 4 Beat in egg and vanilla.
  5. 5 Gradually blend in flour mixture.
  6. 6 Roll dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until edges are just golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on the baking sheets briefly before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

By Stephanie

Texas Tornado Cake

Texas Tornado Cake

4.0

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Grease and flour a 9 x 13 inch cake pan. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix together sugar, eggs, fruit cocktail, soda, and flour. Pour batter into prepared pan.
  3. 3 Mix the brown sugar and nuts together, and sprinkle mixture onto the batter.
  4. 4 Bake for 40 minutes, or until done.

By Ann

Pineapple Pecan Cake

Pineapple Pecan Cake

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13-inch pan.
  2. 2 Sift together flour, sugar, and baking soda. Stir in eggs, pineapple, and vanilla, mixing until blended. Fold in pecans. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Allow to cool.

By Patty Prymak

Vegan Chocolate Fudge Cookies

Vegan Chocolate Fudge Cookies

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Mix flour, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
  3. 3 Combine both sugars in a saucepan with mashed banana. Set over low heat and stir in cocoa powder and coconut oil. Cook and stir until blended and smooth, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Add flour mixture to the pan and stir until a smooth dough forms. Drop spoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden, about 8 minutes.
  6. 6 Remove from the oven and cool on a wire rack.

By cjbentley

Mom's Best Peanut Brittle

Mom's Best Peanut Brittle

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Measure out all ingredients before starting. Grease a large rimmed baking sheet; set aside.
  2. 2 Combine sugar, corn syrup, water, and salt in a heavy, 2-quart saucepan over medium heat.
  3. 3 Stir until sugar is completely dissolved and the mixture comes to a boil, about 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir in peanuts and set a candy thermometer in place. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the temperature reaches 300 to 310 degrees F (150 to 155 degrees C). Don't be tempted to stir too much as this can make the brittle turn grainy.
  5. 5 Remove from the heat. Quickly stir in butter and baking soda, then immediately pour mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Quickly use 2 forks to lift and pull the mixture into a 12x14-inch rectangle. Let cool until completely firm, at least 30 minutes.
  6. 6 Use a mallet to break peanut brittle into pieces.
  7. 7 Enjoy!

By Amanda

Mincemeat Cookies

Mincemeat Cookies

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Grease cookie sheets.
  2. 2 Beat brown sugar and butter together in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy; add egg and mix well. Stir in mincemeat.
  3. 3 Sift together flour, salt, and baking soda together; stir into mincemeat mixture.
  4. 4 Drop by teaspoonfuls, about 2 inches apart, on prepared cookie sheets.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until edges are golden brown, about 7 to 10 minutes.

By Michelle

Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle

Easy Microwave Peanut Brittle

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Grease a baking sheet and a wooden spoon with cooking spray.
  2. 2 Mix sugar and corn syrup together in a microwaveable bowl safe for high temperatures.
  3. 3 Heat sugar mixture in the microwave on high for 5 minutes.
  4. 4 Stir peanuts and butter into sugar mixture. Heat in the microwave until mixture turns a caramel color, 3 to 4 minutes. Mix baking soda and vanilla into syrup until smooth and foam has dissipated.
  5. 5 Spread candy onto the prepared baking sheet using the sprayed wooden spoon. Work quickly; candy hardens fast. Let stand until cool. Break into pieces to serve.

By Amy B

Gingerbread Cookie Mix in a Jar

Gingerbread Cookie Mix in a Jar

4.4

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Mix together 2 cups flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a medium bowl.
  2. 2 Mix together remaining 1 1/2 cups flour, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and allspice in a separate bowl.
  3. 3 Layer flour-baking powder mixture, brown sugar, and flour-spice mixture into a 1-quart wide mouth canning jar, in that order. Pack firmly after adding each layer.
  4. 4 Cover the jar with a lid and seal well. Write an instructions tag and attach it to the jar.

By Staci

Leftover Halloween Candy Cookies

Leftover Halloween Candy Cookies

2.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt candy bars, sugar, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Remove from heat and cool slightly, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Beat in eggs, one at at time, until smooth. Mix in flour and baking soda to create a sticky dough.
  3. 3 Chill dough in the refrigerator until it can be easily scooped, about 1 hour.
  4. 4 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 2 baking sheets with cooking spray.
  5. 5 Roll 1 1/2 teaspoonful of dough into balls. Place onto prepared baking sheets 1 inch apart.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until brown and fluffy, 10 to 12 minutes.

By w

The Absolute Best Cookie Recipe Ever

The Absolute Best Cookie Recipe Ever

3.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
8 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and white sugar. beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and cream of tartar; stir into the sugar mixture to form a dough. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out to 1/4 inch in thickness. Cut into desired shapes with cookie cutters. Place cookies 1 1/2 inches apart onto cookie sheets.
  3. 3 Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

By Jennifer

Easy Carrot Cake Bars

Easy Carrot Cake Bars

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan.
  2. 2 Sift together flour, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt in a large bowl. Set aside.
  3. 3 Beat together sugar, oil, and eggs in another large bowl until smooth.
  4. 4 Mix in flour mixture until just combined. Stir in carrot baby food until incorporated.
  5. 5 Spread batter into the prepared pan.
  6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center of cake comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
  7. 7 Allow cake to cool completely on a wire rack before frosting and slicing.

By Linda

Easy Icebox Cookies

Easy Icebox Cookies

4.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
10 min
Total
300 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Whisk flour, baking soda, and cinnamon together in a large bowl until evenly blended; set aside.
  2. 2 Beat butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a separate large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into butter mixture before adding the next. Mix in flour mixture until just incorporated. Fold in chopped nuts; mixing just enough to evenly combine.
  3. 3 Scrape cookie dough onto a sheet of waxed paper, and form into a log. Roll tightly in the waxed paper, and refrigerate until firm, about 4 hours.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray baking sheets with cooking spray.
  5. 5 Unwrap the dough, and cut into 1/4-inch slices. Place cookies onto baking sheets, spaced 1-inch apart. Bake in the preheated oven until the edges are golden, 8 to 10 minutes. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.

By Lisawas

Grandma's Drop Sugar Cookies

Grandma's Drop Sugar Cookies

4.3

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  2. 2 Beat sugar and butter together in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy. Mix in flour, coconut flakes, vanilla extract, salt, and baking soda until dough is smooth.
  3. 3 Drop spoonfuls of dough onto a baking sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until edges are lightly browned, about 10 minutes.

By NCHIANCONE