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Comfort Food

Comfort Food

Thanksgiving is a time for feasting on tried and true comfort foods. This one came to mind today. I didn’t make it often but it was always a hit when I did. Chocolate-Dipped Coconut Macaroons Ingredients 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon fine salt 1 large egg white 3 cups shredded unsweetened coconut 1 (4 ounce) bar semisweet chocolate, chopped, or to taste Directions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees…

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Pumpkin Pie from Scratch

Pumpkin Pie from Scratch

Pumpkin Pie from Scratch We grow our own pumpkins so I don’t use the canned stuff from the grocery store. There is no comparison in the taste. Pumpkin Preparation for Pie Cut a 3-4 pound pumpkin in half and scoop the seeds out. Place the pumpkin, cut side down, on an aluminum-covered cookie sheet. Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for about an hour until a fork pierces the pumpkin skin easily. Take the pumpkin out of the oven…

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Crock Pot Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Crock Pot Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe

Crock Pot Peanut Butter Hot Chocolate Lava Cake Recipe Ingredients • 1/2 c. all-purpose flour • 3/4 c. sugar, divided • 3/4 tsp baking powder • 1/3 c. international Delight Milk Hot Chocolate (found in the dairy department) • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil • 1/2 tsp vanilla • 1/4 c. peanut butter • 2 Tbsp cocoa powder • 3/4 c. boiling water Toppings • Ice Cream • Chocolate Syrup • Peanut Butter Instructions 1. Combine flour, 1/4 c. sugar, and…

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Cream Cheese Mints

Cream Cheese Mints

Here’s a simple recipe for a yummy bite. 4 oz. cream cheese, room temperature Exactly ½ teaspoon peppermint or spearmint extract 3 cups powdered sugar Beat the cream cheese with a mixer until smooth, add the extract and some of the powdered sugar and mix until combined well. Then add the remaining sugar and mix until well combined. Shape into ½ inch balls and place them on a parchment lined cookie sheet. Press flat with a fork and then chill…

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To Die For Blueberry Muffins

To Die For Blueberry Muffins

My grandson is at it again. He sent me this. Let me know what you think. To Die For Blueberry Muffins Makes 8 large muffins Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all purpose flour ¾ cups white sugar ½ teaspoons salt 2 Teaspoons baking powder 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1 egg 1/3 cup milk 1 cup fresh blueberries Topping: ½ cup white sugar 1/3 cup all purpose flour ¼ cup butter, cubed 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon Directions: Preheat oven to 400…

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