Notes & Info

Coffee Bavarian Cream

1 – 1.5 tbsp instant coffee or espresso powder 1 tbsp Kahlua or brandy 1 envelope unflavored gelatin 4 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese 1/2 cup dry milk powder 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 cup ice water, divided ground cinnamon for garnish Stir coffee granules, brandy and 1 tbsp warm water together until the coffee has […]

Frozen Mud Pie Sandwiches

2 tbsp sugar 2 tbsp light-colored corn syrup 1 1/2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa 1 tbsp milk 1 tsp butter 1/4 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups coffee ice cream 20 chocolate wafer cookies Combine first four ingredients in a small heavy saucepan, and bring to a boil over medium-low heat, stirring frequently with a whisk. […]

Soft and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 cup brown sugar 1 cup granulated sugar 8 ounces butter (2 sticks) 2 eggs 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups flour 2 1/2 cups quick-cooking oatmeal 8 ounces milk chocolate baking chips 1 1/2 cups chopped nuts OR 1 1/2 cups raisins Cream […]

Pineapple Right-Side-Up Cake

1 8-ounce can unsweetened crushed pineapple, undrained 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup sugar 2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 cup milk 3 tbsp butter, melted 1 egg, beaten 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar Drain the pineapple, reserving 1/4 cup juice. Set both aside. Combine flour and […]

Cranberry Pudding Cake

1 cup sugar, divided 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries 2 tsp grated orange rind 1 3/4 cups orange juice 1 cup flour 1 1/2 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup milk 1 tsp vanilla extract Combine 1/2 cup sugar, cranberries, orange rind, and orange juice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil and […]