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Easy Marzipan

Easy Marzipan

4.6

Prep
30 min
Cook
Total
1470 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend confectioners' sugar, finely ground almonds, egg whites, salt, and almond extract in a food processor until smooth and mixture holds its shape, scaping down the sides of the bowl as needed. The marzipan will be slightly sticky.
  2. 2 Turn marzipan out on work surface dusted with confectioners' sugar; knead briefly until smooth. Shape marzipan into a log and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. For best results, chill marzipan until firm, about 24 hours, before shaping or rolling.

By Carol

Brown Butter Frosting

Brown Butter Frosting

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat butter, stirring constantly, in a saucepan over medium-low heat until it browns and becomes very aromatic, 5 to 10 minutes. Whisk confectioners' sugar into butter until dissolved and remove saucepan from heat; stir in milk and vanilla extract.
  2. 2 Beat butter mixture using an electric mixer until frosting is smooth; add more milk if frosting is too thick.

By blueyedfeather

Cake Fondant

Cake Fondant

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix butter, sweetened condensed milk, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until fondant has the consistency of modeling clay. If fondant is too moist, knead in additional confectioners' sugar.
  3. 3 Roll fondant out on a work surface generously dusted with confectioners' sugar to desired thickness.

By beth plouff

Tangy Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

Tangy Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat cream cheese and butter in a bowl until combined. Beat in powdered sugar and lemon juice.
  2. 2 Beat in 2-1/4 to 2-1/2 cups more of powdered sugar until frosting is of spreading consistency. Stir in a few drops of yellow food coloring.

By Amanda Howell

Healthier Sugar Cookie Icing

Healthier Sugar Cookie Icing

3.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine white sugar and water in a small saucepan over medium heat, simmering until dissolved and a sugar syrup is created, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Stir together confectioner's sugar and milk in a small bowl until smooth. Beat in almond extract and 2 teaspoons of sugar syrup until icing is smooth and glossy. If icing is too thick, add more sugar syrup.
  4. 4 Optional: Divide icing into separate bowls and add food colorings to each to desired intensity. Dip cookies or paint them with a brush.

By MakeItHealthy

Perfect Cinnamon Roll Icing

Perfect Cinnamon Roll Icing

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Beat butter and cream cheese together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until creamy.
  3. 3 Blend in milk and vanilla.
  4. 4 Gradually mix in confectioners' sugar and salt until smooth and fluffy.
  5. 5 Frost the cinnamon rolls with about ¼ of the icing when they are still warm. When they’re cooled, top with remaining icing. The bottom layer will not only melt into the pastry, it will serve as a sort of protective barrier that will keep the cinnamon rolls fresher for longer. Enjoy!

By Cara McGuire

Easy Clotted Cream

Easy Clotted Cream

3.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Using a whisk attachment on the mixer, whip heavy cream until stiff peaks form. Remove from mixer, and hand whisk in the sour cream and confectioners' sugar until just combined. Store in refrigerator.

By Hunter StClaire

Irish Potatoes

Irish Potatoes

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place coconut into a bowl. Sprinkle sugar on top, then add cream and mix gently. Roll dough into balls using approximately 1/2 tablespoon for each.
  2. 2 Place cinnamon into a plastic bag, add a few balls, and shake until coated. Repeat with remaining cookies.

By MBMCD

Grandma Mottle's Blarney Stones

Grandma Mottle's Blarney Stones

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour confectioners' sugar in a bowl. Gradually add milk, whisking constantly, until mixture has a thin frosting consistency; whisk in vanilla extract.
  2. 2 Place chopped peanuts in a bowl. Line a flat surface or a plate with waxed paper.
  3. 3 Dip 1 pound cake cube in frosting and roll cube in peanuts; place on wax paper to dry. Repeat with remaining pound cake pieces.

By Elizabeth

Best Homemade Marzipan

Best Homemade Marzipan

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
10 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place almonds in a heat-proof bowl and cover with boiling water. Let stand for a few minutes until cool enough to handle.
  2. 2 Slip almonds out of their skins one by one, leaving the remaining almonds in the warm water. Drain almonds in a colander.
  3. 3 Place almonds and confectioners' sugar in a food processor fitted with a metal blade and process to a paste. Add cold water, 1/2 to 1 teaspoon at a time, if the paste is too dry. Scrape the sides a few times to ensure even processing. Add a few drops of almond extract towards the end of the process. Process marzipan until it is smooth and no longer grainy.
  4. 4 Wrap marzipan in plastic wrap and store in a cool, dry place.

By transatlantikkoch

Marzipan Potatoes

Marzipan Potatoes

5.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
Total
505 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place almonds in a heat-proof bowl and cover with boiling water. Let stand for a few minutes until cool enough to handle. Slip the almonds out of their skins one by one, leaving the remaining almonds in the warm water. Drain almonds in a colander and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. 2 Place almonds, confectioners' sugar, rose water, and almond extract in a food processor fitted with a metal blade and process to a paste. Scrape the sides a few times to ensure even processing. Process marzipan until it is smooth and no longer grainy. Wrap in plastic wrap and store marzipan in a cool, dry place, 8 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Shape marzipan into a 1/2-inch thick roll. Cut into 1/2-inch pieces and roll each piece into a ball. Dredge balls in cocoa.

By sophia

Almond Meringue Cookies

Almond Meringue Cookies

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease and lightly flour cookie sheets.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, whip egg whites until soft peaks form. Gradually sprinkle in the sugar and keep whipping until the egg whites can hold a stiff peak, this will take about 5 minutes. Set aside about 1/2 cup of the egg whites. Add the lemon zest and cinnamon to the rest of the meringue, and fold in the almonds until everything is evenly blended.
  3. 3 Drop mounds by spoonfuls onto the prepared baking sheets. Top each cookie with a smaller dollop of the reserved meringue.
  4. 4 Bake for 15 minutes in the preheated oven, until golden brown. Remove cookies from the baking sheets to cool on wire racks.

By Kristen Nicole

Jam Kolaczki

Jam Kolaczki

4.2

Prep
45 min
Cook
15 min
Total
60 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a cookie sheet.
  2. 2 Beat butter and cream cheese in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add flour gradually, beating well after each addition.
  3. 3 Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to a thickness of 1/8 inch. Cut into 2-inch circles. Spoon 1/4 teaspoon jam into the center of each circle. Fold the opposite edges together, slightly overlapping. Place 2 inches apart onto the prepared cookie sheet.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes. Remove to wire rack to cool completely, then sprinkle with confectioners' sugar.

By Karen Wood

Cream Cheese Kolacky

Cream Cheese Kolacky

4.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
205 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Mix cream cheese and butter together in a bowl until smooth.
  3. 3 Gradually stir in flour until just combined. Shape dough into a ball; cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  4. 4 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  5. 5 Roll out dough on a floured pastry board to a thickness of 1/8 inch. Cut into 2 ½-inch squares and place about 1/2 teaspoon of jam or preserves in the center.
  6. 6 Overlap opposite corners and pinch together to seal. Place on ungreased baking sheets.
  7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on wire racks. Dust kolacky lightly with confectioners sugar.

By MBMCD

Anise Cookies (Springerle)

Anise Cookies (Springerle)

4.2

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large bowl, beat the eggs and sugar until very light and fluffy. Stir in the anise oil and lemon zest. Add the flour and baking powder; mix until well blended. Cover and chill dough for 3 to 4 hours.
  2. 2 On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to 1/4 to 1/8 inch thickness. Use a springerle rolling pin or board to make the designs. Cut into 1 1/2 inch rectangles, place onto a cookie sheet, and let them sit out overnight, uncovered, in a cool dry place.
  3. 3 The next morning, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake the cookies for 15 to 20 minutes. Do not let the cookies brown. Allow cookies to cool, and store in an airtight tin for 1 week to blend the flavors.

By judy

Quick and Easy Banoffee Pie

Quick and Easy Banoffee Pie

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place a whisk and mixing bowl in the freezer to cool, 10 to 20 minutes.
  2. 2 Place bananas in the bottom of the pie crust and drizzle 5 ounces caramel syrup over top. Reserve remaining caramel syrup for garnish.
  3. 3 Remove whisk and mixing bowl from the freezer. Place whipping cream, confectioners' sugar, and vanilla in the chilled bowl. Mix rapidly with the whisk until peaks form leaving a stiff whipped cream; do not overmix.
  4. 4 Spread whipped topping over the bananas and pie crust. Drizzle remaining caramel over top in a circular or zigzag motion for effect. Place in the refrigerator or freezer until whipped topping has firmed up, 15 to 30 minutes before serving.

By Seth Stockmeister

German Baby

German Baby

4.6

Prep
5 min
Cook
20 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place butter in a 10-inch cast iron skillet; heat the skillet in the oven.
  3. 3 Beat eggs at high speed with an electric mixer in a large bowl. Slowly add milk and flour. Pour batter into the hot skillet.
  4. 4 Return the skillet to the oven and bake until well-risen like a souffle, about 20 minutes. It will fall when removed from the oven. Lightly dust with confectioners' sugar and serve.

By Shirley Smith

Blackberry Fool

Blackberry Fool

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat heavy cream, ½ cup confectioners' sugar, and almond extract together in a large bowl until stiff; fold in sour cream until combined. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  2. 2 Toss blackberries with remaining ½ cup confectioners' sugar in a separate large bowl until evenly coated. Let stand at room temperature for about 15 minutes.
  3. 3 Layer whipped cream and blackberries into 8 parfait glasses, beginning and ending with whipped cream. Garnish each parfait with 1 strip lemon zest, a few blackberries, and 1 sprig mint.

By JOSIE

Žito sa Šlagom (Serbian Wheat Pudding)

Žito sa Šlagom (Serbian Wheat Pudding)

4.8

Prep
40 min
Cook
40 min
Total
560 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Make the pudding: Place wheat berries in a 3-quart saucepan; add boiling water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a rolling boil. Let boil for 15 seconds, then drain and discard the water. Repeat five times: add boiling water, bring to a boil, boil for 15 seconds, drain.
  2. 2 Cover wheat berries again by 2 inches with boiling water. Stir in salt and bring to a boil. Boil for 15 seconds, then remove from the heat without draining. Place the pan on a folded blanket, cover, and wrap with towels or blankets. Let sit at room temperature for 8 hours or overnight.
  3. 3 The next day, drain any water that hasn't been absorbed. Grind wheat berries thoroughly in a food processor. (If you use a blender, work in very small batches.) Transfer ground wheat to a bowl and clean the food processor.
  4. 4 Grind walnuts in the food processor until fine. Add confectioners' sugar and process until mixture resembles fine meal. Add ground wheat and pulse until well combined.
  5. 5 Spoon pudding into a glass trifle bowl or serving dish. Stick slivered almonds into pudding to resemble a porcupine.
  6. 6 Make the topping: Beat cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until stiff peaks form.
  7. 7 Serve pudding in 2-tablespoon portions in small decorative bowls or custard cups. Top each serving with whipped cream.

By Vesna

Easy Lemon Mousse

Easy Lemon Mousse

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
Total
70 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat heavy cream in a chilled glass or metal bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. Add confectioners' sugar gradually, continuing to beat until stiff peaks form, starting on low speed and increasing to high speed, for about 2 minutes; set aside.
  2. 2 Beat cream cheese in a bowl with an electric mixer until lump free, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the lemon curd and vanilla extract and mix until smooth and creamy, 1 to 2 minutes.
  3. 3 Fold whipped cream into the lemon mixture until just combined. Divide mousse equally among 4 dessert dishes or ramekins. Chill for at least 1 hour before serving.
  4. 4 Garnish with fresh berries and mint leaves.

By lutzflcat

Irish Potato Candy

Irish Potato Candy

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat cream cheese and butter together in a large bowl until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar and vanilla; beat until smooth. Mix in flaked coconut.
  2. 2 Roll mixture into balls or potato shapes; roll balls in cinnamon. Place onto a cookie sheet and chill to set, at least 10 minutes. If desired, roll potatoes in cinnamon again for a darker color.

By Saundra

Coconut-Free Irish Potatoes Candy

Coconut-Free Irish Potatoes Candy

Prep
25 min
Cook
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place almonds in the bowl of a food processor; process until finely ground and set aside.
  2. 2 Pour cinnamon into a rimmed plate and set aside.
  3. 3 Beat together cream cheese, butter, and vanilla in a large bowl with an electric mixer until evenly blended. Place the bowl into a large pan filled with ice to help mixture stiffen; make sure butter mixture does not spill out of the bowl.
  4. 4 Sift confectioners' sugar into butter mixture. Add ground almonds and stir until combined. Let mixture rest on ice for 5 minutes.
  5. 5 Roll mixture into 1/2-inch balls, then roll in cinnamon until evenly coated. Refrigerate until set, about 20 minutes.

By TIFFASMITH

Anise Cookies II

Anise Cookies II

4.7

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Beat egg whites with water until stiff.
  2. 2 In a large bowl, beat egg yolks with sugar, salt, and vanilla until creamy. Fold egg whites into yolks using a wire whisk. Sift flour and anise into the bowl, and gently stir together with the whisk. Mix will look lumpy.
  3. 3 Put dough into decorating bag with round large tip, and press 1 inch rounds onto sheet. Let cookies sit out overnight at room temperature to dry.
  4. 4 The next day, cover cookies with a sheet of parchment paper, and bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20 to 25 minutes. Cookies are done when bottom is light brown, but tops are still almost white. Cool.
  5. 5 Store in container for 2 to 3 weeks in a cool place to mellow and to turn soft. You can add a slice of bread or a piece of apple to help soften the cookies.

By Ingrid

Cinnamon Stars

Cinnamon Stars

4.0

Prep
Cook
Total

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together the almonds, cinnamon, and lemon zest until combined.
  2. 2 Beat the egg whites and salt until soft peaks form. Slowly sift in the confectioner's sugar, continuing to beat until the mixture is stiff. Set aside 1/3 cup of the egg white mixture for the glaze. Fold in the almond mixture.
  3. 3 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (170 degrees C). Line the cookie sheets with parchment paper.
  4. 4 Roll the dough to 1/4 inch thickness on a surface that has been sprinkled with confectioners' sugar. Using a 2 1/2-inch star cookie cutter, cut out the cookies and place them on the cookie sheets.
  5. 5 To make the glaze, add the lemon juice to the reserved egg white mixture, stirring until smooth. Brush the tops of the cookies lightly with the glaze. (If the glaze starts to thicken, add a few more drops of lemon juice.)
  6. 6 Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. When done, they will be light brown and soft in the center. Remove and cool on wire racks.

By ROBIN JOYE

Baileys Irish Cream Brownies

Baileys Irish Cream Brownies

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Butter the bottom of a 10 ½ x 15 ½-inch jelly roll pan.
  2. 2 Make the brownies: Empty both brownie mix packages into a large bowl. Add Irish cream liqueur, oil, and eggs; beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Spread batter into the prepared pan.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until brownies are set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 20 minutes.
  4. 4 Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely, 20 to 30 minutes.
  5. 5 While the brownies are cooling, make the frosting: Beat butter in a large bowl until smooth. Add Irish cream liqueur and beat until creamy. Slowly beat in confectioners' sugar, 1 cup at a time, until frosting is desired stiffness.
  6. 6 Spread frosting on cooled brownies. Cut into 30 squares.

By Chris Dufreche

Danish Oatmeal Cookies

Danish Oatmeal Cookies

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat an oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. 2 In a bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, and salt. In a separate large bowl, mix the butter, 1 cup confectioners' sugar, and vanilla until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Stir in the flour mixture; gently stir in the oatmeal and pecans and lightly mix until combined.
  3. 3 With a spoon, drop about 1 scant tablespoon of dough per cookie onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned, about 20 minutes. Let cool completely before sprinkling cookies with confectioners' sugar.

By Donna Q

Coconut and Marzipan Macaroons

Coconut and Marzipan Macaroons

1.0

Prep
40 min
Cook
20 min
Total
90 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet or line with parchment paper.
  2. 2 Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until foamy. Continue beating until stiff peaks form.
  3. 3 Combine marzipan with 1/2 of the confectioners' sugar and rub with your fingers until mixture resembles bread crumbs. Add coconut, remaining confectioners' sugar, lemon zest, and rum. Mix well. Fold in stiff egg whites.
  4. 4 Using 2 teaspoons, drop small dollops of mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. Sprinkle with sugar.
  5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until the macaroons are golden but soft to the touch, about 20 minutes. Transfer to a cooling rack and cool completely, 30 minutes to 1 hour.
  6. 6 Place 3/4 of the chocolate in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in remaining chocolate until melted.
  7. 7 Dip 1/3 of each cooled macaroon into the melted chocolate. Set macaroons on waxed paper until chocolate has set. Store the macaroons in an airtight container, with waxed paper between the layers.

By nch