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Category Archives: Desserts

Pecan pie

5 Tbsp butter 1 cup light brown sugar, packed 3/4 cup light corn syrup 1/2 tsp salt 18 oz pecan halves 2 1/2 Tbsp bourbon 2 tsp vanilla extract 3 eggs, beaten Procure one pie crust. Heat oven to 350 F. Place pecans on a cookie sheet and bake for 10 minutes, flipping the pecans […]

Florentine cookies

145 grams raw almonds, peeled if possible (= 1 cup if they are whole)3 Tbsp flour3/4 cup granulated sugar2 Tbsp heavy cream2 Tbsp light corn syrup5 Tbsp unsalted butter1/2 tsp vanilla extract8 oz dark or milk chocolate

Italian anise cookies

1 stick unsalted butter, softened1/2 cup sugar3 eggs1/4 cup milk2 tsp anise extract1/2 tsp vanilla extract3 cups flour, not tightly packed1 Tbsp baking powder 2 cups confectioners’ sugar3 Tbsp milk1/4 tsp anise extractrainbow nonpareils

Levain chocolate chip walnut cookies

2 sticks butter, cold and cut into small cubes1 cup brown sugar1/2 cup sugar2 eggs1 1/2 cups cake flour1 1/2 cups flour1 tsp cornstarch3/4 tsp baking soda3/4 tsp salt2 cups chocolate chips2 cups walnuts, roughly chopped Preheat oven to 410 F. In a large bowl, cream together butter, brown sugar, and sugar. Add eggs one […]

Mrs. Orr’s chocolate crinkles

1/2 cup vegetable oil4 oz (squares) unsweetened chocolate, melted2 cups granulated sugar4 eggs1 cup confectioners’ sugar2 Tbsp vanilla extract1/2 tsp salt2 tsp baking powder2 cups flour Mix oil, chocolate, and granulated sugar. Blend in one egg at a time until well mixed. Add vanilla. Measure flour by sifting. Stir flour, baking powder, and salt into […]

Pumpkin bread

15 oz can pumpkin puree1 stick butter, melted3 eggs1 2/3 cups sugar1 1/2 tsp baking powder3/4 tsp baking soda3/4 tsp salt3/4 tsp cinnamon1/4 tsp nutmeg, ground1/4 tsp ginger, ground1/8 tsp cloves, ground2 1/4 cups flour 1 Tbsp sugar1 tsp cinnamon Preheat oven to 350 F. Butter a 6-cup loaf pan. In a large bowl, whisk […]

Pecan praline sauce

1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 6 Tbsp unsalted butter 3 Tbsp heavy cream 1/4 tsp sea salt 1 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 cup pecans, coarsely chopped In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine brown sugar, butter, cream, and salt. Simmer 3-5 minutes until thick and bubbling. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and […]

Peach cobbler

3 Tbsp brown sugar, packed 1 Tbsp unsalted butter 1/8 tsp salt 1/8 tsp cinnamon 1 1/4 lbs peaches, peeled and sliced in half-inch wedges (or 1 lb frozen sliced peaches) 1 Tbsp water 1 1/2 tsp lemon juice 1 tsp flour 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup flour 2 Tbsp sugar 1/2 tsp baking […]

Three berry pie

2 pie crusts 1 cup strawberries, halved 2 cups raspberries or blackberries 1 1/2 cups blueberries 1/2 cup sugar 3 Tbsp corn starch Preheat oven to 375 F. Place bottom pie crust in pie pan. In a large bowl, combine sugar and corn starch. Add the berries, and toss until coated. Let stand for 15 […]

Pound cake

2 sticks butter, softened 1 1/3 cups sugar 3 eggs, room temperature 3 egg yolks, room temperature 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1 1/2 tsp water 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups cake flour With an electric mixer, beat the butter until smooth. Slowly add sugar, and beat 4 minutes until light and fluffy. Stir […]