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Peanut Butter Blossoms Recipe

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This peanut butter blossoms recipe is a holiday classic. Made with peanut butter, the dough is rolled in sugar and pressed with a chocolate kiss. Peanut butter blossoms are a fan favorite. Everyone seems to love these cookies… and what’s not to love?  It’s the dynamic duo—peanut butter and chocolate. INGREDIENTS 1 3/4 cup (218 g) all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar 1/2 cup (100 g) light brown sugar 1/2 cup (128 g) no-stir creamy peanut butter¹ 1/2 cup (113 g or 1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 egg, room temperature 1 tsp vanilla extract 30 Hershey’s Kisses unwrapped 1/2 cup (100 g) granulated sugar set aside to roll the dough in INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 375º F.  Line baking sheet with parchment paper, set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, salt, and baking soda.  Set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer (or using a hand mixer), combine 1/2 cup granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, and peanut butter. Beat until co

Peppermint Meringues

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Are you familiar with meringue cookies? They’re not like your typical cookies! My oldest son calls them “light as air cookies” because they’re light and airy! ? These Peppermint Meringues are perfect for gift giving or on a cookie tray! They are super budget-friendly and they’re so easy to make!  #Peppermint #Meringues #cookies INGREDIENTS 2 egg whites ⅛ tsp. salt ⅛ tsp. cream of tartar ½ cup sugar 2 peppermint candy canes, crushed INSTRUCTIONS In a mixing bowl, beat egg whites until foamy. Sprinkle with the salt and cream of tartar; beat until soft peaks form. Gradually add sugar, beating until stiff peaks form, about 7-8 minutes. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased foil-lined baking sheets. Sprinkle with crushed candy. Bake at 225°F for 90 minutes (one and a half hours). Turn off the oven heat and leave cookies in the oven with the door slightly ajar for at least an hour or until the cookies cool. Store in an airtight container.

Best Sugar Cookie Recipe

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This is the BEST sugar cookie recipe– no chilling the dough, cookies keep their shape when baked, soft and flavorful, perfect for decorating. Soft cut out sugar cookie recipe that keeps its shape and dough does not need to be chilled before baking- perfect edges every time! #sugar #cookie #recipe Ingredients 1 Cup unsalted butter, 226 grams 1 Cup granulated white sugar, 200 grams 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 egg 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cups all purpose flour, 360 grams Instructions PREHEAT oven to 350° F. In the bowl of your mixer, CREAM butter and sugar until smooth, at least 3 minutes BEAT in extracts and egg. In a separate bowl, COMBINE baking powder and salt with flour and add a little at a time to the wet ingredients. IMPORTANT NOTE: If the dough looks crumbly keep mixing for 30 seconds to 1 minute longer. The dough should be pulling away from the sides of the mixer. If the dough still looks too dry or stiff for your mixer, turn ou

Red Velvet Sugar Cookies

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These red velvet sugar cookies will make your day! Soft & tender, fun & brightly colored, with a hint of cocoa & a slight cream cheese tang. Red Velvet Sugar Cookies: Soft & tender with a little cocoa and cream cheese flavor. Perfect for Valentine's Day, Christmas, or the Fourth of July.  #redvelvet #cookies #recipe #dessert #valentinesday #fromscratch #easy #christmas #withcreamcheese #valentinesday #cutout #homemade #best #chewy #soft #video #withicing #dough #withfrosting #howtomake #heart #simple #decorated #moist #creamcheese #nochill #sugar #bakingamoment Ingredients 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks) 4 ounces cream cheese (half a brick) 1 cup granulated sugar 1 egg yolk, large 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 tablespoon red food coloring (liquid) 3 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt Instructions Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and line baking sheets with parchment paper. Place the butter, cream che

Slow Cooker Cajun Chicken Alfredo

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This Cajun Chicken Pasta is a dinner winner with it’s creamy cajun sauce and bites of tender pasta and chicken. It’s one of the easiest dinners, ready in less than 30 minutes. This Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta couldn’t be any more delicious if it tried! Better still, it makes the perfect quick and easy family dinner. Ingredients 8 ounces farfalle pasta (or your favorite type) 2 Tablespoons butter 3 cloves garlic , minced 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 breasts), cut into bite-size pieces 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning , more or less, to taste 4 ounces cream cheese , softened and cut into small pieces 1 cup milk 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt , more to taste, if needed Fresh vegetables, if desired , see note* Instructions Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside. In a large pot or skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and coo

Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta

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This Cajun Chicken Pasta is a dinner winner with it’s creamy cajun sauce and bites of tender pasta and chicken. It’s one of the easiest dinners, ready in less than 30 minutes. This Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta couldn’t be any more delicious if it tried! Better still, it makes the perfect quick and easy family dinner. Ingredients 8 ounces farfalle pasta (or your favorite type) 2 Tablespoons butter 3 cloves garlic , minced 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 breasts), cut into bite-size pieces 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning , more or less, to taste 4 ounces cream cheese , softened and cut into small pieces 1 cup milk 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt , more to taste, if needed Fresh vegetables, if desired , see note* Instructions Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside. In a large pot or skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and coo

Cajun Chicken Pasta

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This Cajun Chicken Pasta is a dinner winner with it’s creamy cajun sauce and bites of tender pasta and chicken. It’s one of the easiest dinners, ready in less than 30 minutes. This Creamy Cajun Chicken Pasta couldn’t be any more delicious if it tried! Better still, it makes the perfect quick and easy family dinner. Ingredients 8 ounces farfalle pasta (or your favorite type) 2 Tablespoons butter 3 cloves garlic , minced 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 2 breasts), cut into bite-size pieces 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning , more or less, to taste 4 ounces cream cheese , softened and cut into small pieces 1 cup milk 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1/2 teaspoon salt , more to taste, if needed Fresh vegetables, if desired , see note* Instructions Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, rinse with cold water and set aside. In a large pot or skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the garlic and coo

Coconut chocolate chip macaroon recipe

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Coconut Chocolate Chip Macaroon Recipe – This sweet and chewy dessert with only 4 ingredients will be your new favorite! Soft and chewy on the inside, crisp and chocolatey on the outside! Trust the more than 15 Million Facebook and Pinterest readers who have made them and shared it!  Ingredients 14 oz. sweetened coconut 2 tsp vanilla 1 14 oz. can condensed sweetened milk 1-2 cups chocolate chips melting chocolate ((optional)) Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line cookie sheet or baking sheet with a silicon baking mat or non-stick foil or parchment paper Mix coconut, vanilla, condensed milk together in large mixing bowl. Add in the chocolate chips. Take a tablespoon size of the mixture (a cookie scooper works great for this) and roll it in a ball with your hands (see tips above recipe!) You want the balls really tight, so squeeze the mixture in your hands! Place each on the cookie sheet spaced apart (they will spread a bit) Bake about 15-20 minutes until golden brown (the ba

The Best Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

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Peanut Butter Blossoms are a classic holiday treat and a favorite of cookie lovers of all ages! Sweet, chewy peanut butter cookies meet a crunchy coating of sugar before baking, crowned with a milk chocolate “blossom” while they’re warm. The perfect peanut butter-chocolate indulgence! Ingredients US Customary – Metric 1-3/4 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon table salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter , room temperature (1 stick) 1/2 cup granulated sugar , plus an extra 1/4 cup for rolling 1/2 cup light brown sugar , lightly-packed 3/4 cup smooth peanut butter (not "natural" peanut butter) 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 large egg 40 to 42 milk chocolate kisses , unwrapped Instructions In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt. Set aside. In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or a large bowl with an electric hand mixer, beat butter until smooth. Cream the butter with 1/2 cup granulated sugar and the light b

Chocolate Peanut Butter Banana Bites | Easy + Healthy Frozen Dessert Recipe | Under 100 Calories

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These frozen chocolate covered peanut butter banana bites are the perfect healthy warm weather treat. Keep a batch in the freezer for easy snacking and enjoy two bites for less than 100 calories! INGREDIENTS 3 ripe bananas 1/3 cup natural peanut butter 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips 2 teaspoons coconut oil INSTRUCTIONS Peel and slice bananas into rounds about 1/4 inch thick. Line a platter or small baking sheet with parchment paper. Place about 1/2 teaspoon of peanut butter on a banana slice and top with another banana slice to make a little banana peanut butter sandwich. Keep doing this until all banana slices are used and you have about 30 bites. Place bites on two parchment lined platters or plates and place in the freezer to harden for about 1 hour. Once banana bites have been in the freezer for over an hour, melt your chocolate by adding chocolate and coconut oil to a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, stir and microwave in additional 30 second increments until chocolate i

Cranberry Pistachio Cheese Log

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10 MINUTE PREP CREAMY, SWEET AND TANGY CHEESE LOG WITH CRANBERRIES AND PISTACHIOS IS THE EASIEST YET MOST IMPRESSIVE APPETIZER YOU WILL EVER MAKE! This festive cheese log can be made DAYS in advance so it’s the perfect stress-free appetizer for Thanksgiving, Christmas or any holiday party! YAY for easy entertaining! and YAY for the best Cranberry Pistachio Cheese Log! INGREDIENTS Cranberry Pistachio Coating 1 1/4 cups cranberries 1 cup shelled roasted, salted pistachios Cheese Log 7-8 oz. goat cheese log or tub 4 oz. cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 tsp EACH ground ginger, ground cinnamon, salt, dried thyme, dried rosemary 1/8 teaspoon pepper 1/2 cup Cranberry Pistachio Coating mixture (in directions) Garnish honey INSTRUCTIONS Add cranberries and pistachios to your food processor and chop into small pieces (but don't over-process). Remove ½ cup and add it to a medium bowl. Add all remaining Goat Cheese Log ingredients to the bowl and stir to combine. Add this cheese

The Perfect Soft Gingerbread Cookies {Easy Recipe!}

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If you need an easy recipe for chewy and soft gingerbread cookies from scratch, you’ve come to the right place! Tastes just like the traditional recipe! It wouldn't surprise me if these gingerbread cookies turn into the real stars of your Christmas celebration! This recipe makes the perfect cookies every time, nicely spiced with warm ginger, cinnamon, molasses and more. So why not make this timeless classic for the holiday season? They are perfect for cut outs! | #christmas #christmascookies #christmasfood #christmasrecipes #holidaybaking #xmascookies #xmas #cookieexchange #easybakingrecipe #cookierecipe #gingerbread #gingerbreadcookies Ingredients 1 cup butter softened 1 cup light brown sugar 1 large egg 1 cup molasses NOT blackstrap 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar OR white wine vinegar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Dry Ingredients: 5 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt Gingerbread Spice Mix: 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon groun

Classic Gingerbread Cookie

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This Classic Gingerbread Cookies recipe includes molasses and makes soft, sweet and lightly spiced cookies. It’s the perfect cookie for shaping and decorating! We love making gingerbread men, Christmas trees and snowflakes, but really any shape would work! These soft gingerbread cut-out cookies are sweet, soft, and lightly spiced. They will quickly become a family favorite for the holidays! INGREDIENTS 1 cup butter (2 sticks), at room temperature (salted or unsalted) 1 cup granulated white sugar 1 egg 1 cup light or dark molasses (do not use blackstrap or cooking molasses) 2 tablespoons white vinegar 5 cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground cloves INSTRUCTIONS Add the butter and sugar to a large bowl (or the bowl of your stand mixer) and beat until the mixture is light and fluffy, about three minutes, using a hand mixer or the paddle attachment on your stand mixer. Scrape down the sides as

Peppermint Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

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New and improved!  Easy Peppermint Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies are delicious buttery chocolate treats that are baked to perfection and topped with a colorful red and white chocolate peppermint kiss. Fun holiday peppermint chocolate thumbprint cookies topped with a white chocolate peppermint kiss.  These Christmas cookies are family friendly, easy to make and so delectable. #ChristmasDeserts #HolidayDesserts #HolidayBaking #HolidayTreats #HolidayRecipes #ChristmasParties  #ChristmasCave #ChocolateChristmasCookies INGREDIENTS 1 cup unsalted butter softened (preferably Land O Lakes) ½ cup sugar ¼ cup packed light brown sugar 2 egg yolks 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (or 3/4 teaspoon peppermint) 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour ½ cup unsweetened baking cocoa  ¼ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon baking powder ½ teaspoon baking soda 28 –30 frozen peppermint kisses INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cover baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone mats. Cream butter and both sugars with mixer unt

Christmas Cornflake Wreaths

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Cornflake Christmas Wreaths are a retro childhood favorite. Just a handful of ingredients needed to make them. Cornflake Wreaths are one of my favorite easy Christmas treats, made with just a few ingredients including cornflakes, marshmallows and butter. Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 5 heaping cups mini marshmallows , or about 52 large marshmallows 1 teaspoon green food coloring 6 cups cornflakes cereal 1/2 cup red hots , or small red cinnamon candies Instructions Measure cornflakes into a large bowl. Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Once melted, add the marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted. Stir in food coloring. Pour melted marshmallow mixture over the cornflakes. Stir until well coated. Lay out a piece of parchment paper on your kitchen counter. Dollop spoonfuls of the cornflake mixture onto the parchment paper.  Grease your (clean) hands greased with butter or cooking spray, or dip them in a little bit of water. Use your fingers to shape each spoonf

Christmas Cracker Candy Recipe

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Who wants Christmas Cracker Candy?! Saltine crackers coated with caramel and chocolate make a salty, crunchy holiday treat. What's not to love? This cracker candy is chocolaty, crispy and highly addictive! That’s why it’s popularly known as Christmas Crack. This fool-proof Christmas Crack recipe is just 4 ingredients and takes less than 30 minutes to make. #dessert #christmascandy #christmas #cookie INGREDIENTS 28 to 35 saltine crackers (about one sleeve, enough to line your tray) 1 cup (220 g) packed dark brown sugar 1 cup (225 g or 2 sticks) unsalted butter 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups (10 to 12 ounces) good-quality semi-sweet chocolate, chopped INSTRUCTION Preheat the oven to 400F. Line a 10x15-inch jelly roll pan with nonstick aluminum foil (preferred) or regular heavy duty foil, making sure that the foil completely covers the bottom and sides of the pan. If using regular foil, spray lightly with baking spray. Line the saltine crackers in a single

Santa's Peanut Butter Cookie Bars

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Santa's Cookie Bars are perfect for Christmas Eve on the cookie plate! A soft, thick, and chewy peanut butter cookie bar loaded with oats, chocolate, peanut butter m&m's, and festive red and green sprinkles. Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup old-fashioned oats 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter softened 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup light brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 large egg 1 large egg yolk 1 cup mini chocolate chips 1 cup Christmas mix peanut butter m&m's 3 tablespoons Christmas sprinkles Instructions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9X13-inch baking pan and set aside. Or you can line with parchment paper or foil, and use the overhang to lift the bars out so they're easier to slice.  In a small bowl whisk together the flour, baking soda, salt and oats. Set aside. In a large bowl, or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream t

Forgotten Cookies: Like Biting into a Cup of Hot Chocolate

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This is a lovely old fashioned recipe and these easy little meringues are melt in your mouth delicious! If a cup of hot chocolate was edible, it would be in the form of these little cookies. With a flavor profile that's perfect for Christmas, these would make a fun and unique addition to any treat plate! EQUIPMENT Hand Mixer Parchment paper Portion Scoop (2 tbsp.) INGREDIENTS 4 egg whites 1 tsp. vanilla 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar 3/4 – 1 cup sugar regular granulated sugar works fine, but superfine sugar is best. See notes. Add sugar to taste preference 3/4 – 1 cup mini chocolate chips add according to preference INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350°F. Add vanilla to egg whites and beat with an electric hand mixer on high until just foamy. Add cream of tartar and beat on high until soft peaks form. Slowly add in sugar, while continuing to beat on high, until all sugar is added and tall stiff peaks have formed. Gently fold in the mini chocolate chips with a spatula. Line baking sheets with

Cheesy Pizza-Stuffed Chicken

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Cheesy Pizza Stuffed Chicken is one of those delicious meals that you will end up just adding to your weeknight menu. Cheesy Pizza Stuffed Chicken is an easy stuffed chicken breast recipe made in one pan, with lots of cheese and pepperoni to satisfy your pizza cravings! #pizzanight #stuffedchickenrecipe INGREDIENTS 3 chicken breasts, about 1lb each 1/2 teaspoon salt, to taste 1/2 teaspoon cracked black pepper, to taste 3 teaspoons minced garlic 1 package pepperoni slices 2 1/2 cups (about 10 ounces) shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 2 1/2 cups marinara sauce Italian seasoning, to taste INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 400°F. Butterfly the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper, inside and out. Open each chicken breast, and add 1 teaspoon of minced garlic to each one. Spread it evenly. Add about 5-6 pepperoni slices to each butterflied chicken breast on top of the garlic. Add about 1/4 cup of shredded mozzarella cheese to each chicken breast. Close the chicken over tightly, and t

Chicken Parmesan Casserole

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Make this easy Chicken Parmesan Casserole with homemade breaded chicken, chicken tenders, or with leftover rotisserie chicken! Add in some pasta and lots of mozzarella and Parmesan cheese! This Chicken Parmesan Casserole recipe has layers of pasta, marinara sauce, cheese, and breaded chicken. It's easy to make ahead of time and bake during a busy weeknight! #chickenbreastrecipes #pastadinner #makeaheadmeals #recipeswithchicken Ingredients ¾ pound rigatoni pasta 32 oz. marinara sauce 3 cups mozzarella cheese, shredded & separated 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated 2 small boneless skinless chicken breasts ¾ cup flour 2 teaspoons seasoned salt 1/4 teaspoon pepper 2 eggs 1 ½ cups Italian breadcrumbs ¾ cup vegetable oil 2 Tablespoons butter Fresh Parsley, to garnish Instructions Tip: Bread the chicken while you wait for your pasta water to boil and for the pasta to cook. Prepare the Pasta Boil water and cook the rigatoni for 1 minute less than al dente- (Refer to package for co

Broccoli and Cheddar Twice-Baked Potatoes

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These twice baked potatoes are so cheesy, stuffed with broccoli and cheese plus some hidden cauliflower, but trust me no one will know! These Broccoli Cheddar Twice Baked Potatoes are the epitome of comfort food! They are also super easy to make, and can be made ahead of time! A salty, slightly crisp potato skin is filled with creamy luxurious mashed potatoes mixed with fresh broccoli, sharp cheddar cheese, and crumbled bacon. AMAZING FLAVOR! Crispy broccoli and cheddar twice-baked potatoes are comfort food at its best. Click through for the recipe and step-by-step photos. #helthyrecipes #potatorecipes Ingredients 4 medium russet potatoes, washed well and dried 1 teaspoon olive oil 3 and 1/2 tablespoons salted butter, very soft 1/2 cup non-fat Greek yogurt 1/4 cup buttermilk 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon pepper 3/4 teaspoon chives 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 1/2 teaspoon dried onion flakes 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 and 1/2 cups cooked

Cheesy Chicken Fritters Recipe - Easy Keto Recipe

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This is a basic but golden recipe that contains everything you will need daily for your ketogenic diet, including the number one meat to use in any recipe. Just mix the chicken with egg and melt the cheese of your choice in a bowl. Add a little bit of oil and seasonings and voila! This cheesy chicken fritters recipe takes just 30 minutes to make. How to make chicken fritters, an easy, healthy and super delicious Keto recipe. Ingredients 1.5 lb (700g) skinless boneless chicken breast 2 medium eggs 1/3 cup almond flour 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 2 Tbsp fresh basil - finely chopped 2 Tbsp chives - chopped 2 Tbsp parsley - chopped 1/2 tsp garlic powder a pinch of sea salt and fresh ground black pepper - or to taste 1 Tbps olive oil - or more to fry Instructions Place the chicken breast on a chopping board and using a sharp knife, chop it into tiny pieces, then place them in a large mixing bowl.  Into the large bowl, stir in almond flour, eggs, mozzarella, basil, chives, parsley, garl