Posts Tagged ‘dessert’
Sparkling Candy Corn Cookies
These bite-sized treats resemble candy corn and have a hint of orange flavor. Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 1 egg 2 tablespoons orange juice 2 teaspoons freshly grated orange peel 1/8 teaspoon salt 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Orange paste or gel food color Yellow paste or gel food…
Read MoreFrench Nougat
Just the other day, I told you about my totally awesome thrift find, of a candymaking book. As I mentioned in that post I was really excited to try the recipe for French Nougat. I actually learned a few interesting things while preparing to make this recipe. You can spell syrup with an “i” -> sirup (It’s…
Read MoreMiniature Melt-a-Ways
This is one of those great recipes that starts with a cake mix, cutting the prep time in half. Dipping the miniature cakes can be a bit messy, but it’s well worth it. Ingredients 1 box yellow cake mix 3 eggs 1/3 cup oil 1 1/4 cup water or unsweetened juice 1 (16 oz..) pkg…
Read MoreOld Fashioned Hard Candy
I love hard candy, and it seems that most of my friends and family do too. The flavorings available for this candy range from cinnamon and wintergreen, to grape and cherry, to coffee and horehound – but I have found that the most popular flavors I make are cinnamon and sour grape (this one requires…
Read MoreMamaw’s Fresh Strawberry Pie
I saw some big ripe strawberries at the grocery today. I got a small box and ate them at lunch. I’m considering going back for more tomorrow, and making a strawberry pie; because nothing is better when strawberries are in season than Mamaw’s fresh strawberry pie. I keep meaning to try to make it with…
Read MoreNever Fail Pie Dough
This is the pie dough recipe I use. I find that it is much flakier if you are willing to use real lard instead of Crisco. You can purchase lard in buckets and sticks at most large groceries. Don’t be concerned if you use your own lard and it has a bacony smell, this bakes…
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