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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 375ยบ 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