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Mountain Frosting

Mountain Frosting 1 cup granulated sugar4 tablespoons water½ cup light corn syrup4 large egg whites2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract Stir ...

Lattice Topped Peach Pie

Lattice Topped Peach Pie Flaky Pie Crust2 cups all-purpose flour¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon baking powder1 ½ sticks ((12 tablespoons) unsalted ...

Mixed Berry Crisp

Mixed Berry Crisp 4 cups mixed berries ((such as blackberries, blueberries, raspberries, or strawberries – strawberries should be cut into ...

Salted Sour Cream Fudge Cookies

Salted Sour Cream Fudge Cookies 1 ¼ cups bread flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda¼ teaspoon salt¾ cup Dutch ...

Berry Meringue Short Cake

Berry Meringue Short Cake 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, (softened)½ cup granulated sugar¾ cup cake flour1 teaspoon baking powder¼ teaspoon salt2 ...

Key Lime Pie

Key Lime Pie 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs3 tablespoons granulated sugar6 tablespoons unsalted butter, (melted)1 14- ounce can sweetened ...

Summer Squash Galette

Summer Squash Galette 2 cups all-purpose flour1 ¼ teaspoons Kosher salt1 ½ sticks ((12 tablespoons) unsalted, cold butter cut into ...

Gigantic Truffled Peanut Butter Cookies

Gigantic Truffled Peanut Butter Cookies Truffle Filling1 cup heavy cream4 cups semisweet high quality chocolate chipsPeanut Butter Cookies8 ounces unsalted ...

Lime Curd Meringue Tart

Lime Curd Meringue Tart Sugar Cookie Crust1 stick plus 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, (softened)½ cup confectioners’ sugar1 large egg yolk1 ...

Healthy Granola Bars

Healthy Granola Bars 2 cups old-fashioned oats½ cup sliced almonds½ cup pumpkin seeds½ cup sunflower seeds1 cup shredded sweetened coconut ...

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins

Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins 2 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking powder½ teaspoon salt2 tablespoons poppy seeds½ cup 1 stick unsalted ...

Individual Garlic and Herb Boursin Cheese Soufflés

Individual Garlic and Herb Boursin Cheese Soufflés 6 17x12 inch sheets phyllo dough (thawed)5 tablespoons melted butter or oil2 tablespoons ...

Kanelbullar (Swedish Cinnamon Rolls)

Kanelbullar (Swedish Cinnamon Rolls) Dough:1 cup plus 3 tablespoons whole milk4 tablespoons unsalted butter3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour¼ cup granulated ...

Lavender Ice Cream

Lavender Ice Cream 2 cups heavy cream1 cup whole milk2 ½ tablespoons dried lavender flowers¾ cup granulated sugar4 large egg ...

Chocolate Soufflés

Chocolate Soufflés Sugar for dusting ramekins1 tablespoon unsalted butter1 tablespoon all-purpose flour½ cup whole milk¾ cup high quality semisweet chocolate ...

Fastest Baked Custard Ever

Fastest Baked Custard Ever 2 large eggs2 cups whole milk¼ cup granulated sugar1 teaspoon pure vanilla extractGround cinnamon for sprinkling ...

Caramel Coconut Hamantaschen

Caramel Coconut Hamantaschen Cookie Dough½ cup (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened¼ cup granulated sugar1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, (plus more ...

Almond Raspberry Hamantaschen

Almond Raspberry Hamantaschen Cookie Dough½ cup (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened¼ cup granulated sugar1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, (plus more ...

Air-Fried Donuts

Air-Fried Donuts 1 cup whole milk4 tablespoons unsalted butter1 large egg3 ½ cups all-purpose flour1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated ...

Spicy Mini Pumpkin Breads

Spicy Mini Pumpkin Breads 3 cups granulated sugar1 cup canola oil1 15 ounce can solid pack pumpkin3 large eggs2 cups ...