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Oh Snap! Gingerbread Fried Donuts 🍩☃️🎄 Dough: * 1 cup milk, lukewarm * 2¼ tsp active dry yeast, 1 packet * 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted * 1/4 cup granulated sugar * 2 tsp molasses * 1 tsp vanilla extract * 1 tsp cinnamon * 1/2 tsp nutmeg * 1/2 tsp ginger * 2 large eggs * 3 2/3 cup flour * 1 tbsp oil for bowl For Frying: * 8 cups vegetable oil Filling: * 1 package, 3 oz. Vanilla Pudding g Mix * 1 tbsp nutmeg * 1/2 tsp nutmeg * 1 cup milk * 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream Topping: * 1 cup granulated sugar Directions: * Warm milk to 110 degrees F. Pour yeast packet in milk and let sit for 10 minutes. * Melt butter and set aside. * Using a stand mixer, fitted with the whisk attachment add sugar, molasses, vanilla extract and all spices in the bowl. Add butter and mix all together till combined. * Add eggs and continue to mix. * Add in yeast mixture and combine. * Remove whisk attachment and put dough hook attachment on. Add flour in slowly. It will take about 6 minutes for dough to form and it for to all be combined. * Remove dough and put in a clean greased bowl, covered with a towel in a warm place for atleast 90 minutes till it has doubled in size. * Punch dough down and roll out on a clean surface. Using a @wiltoncakes medium to large Gingerbread cookie cutter cut out donuts and place on a parchment paper cookie sheet. This will make 10-12 donuts. Let dough sit covered with a towel for another 45 minutes. * While dough rises, heat oil in a lager pot to 355-365 degrees F. In addition make your filling by combining pudding packet, spices and 1 cup of milk, stir till thickens. In a medium bowl whip 1/2 cup heavy cream till soft peaks form and fold into pudding. Set in fridge to chill. * Time to fry your donuts. Using a slotted spatula place 3-4 donuts in the oil at a time. Fry for about 2 minutes on each side and place on a paper towel cooling rack. * Cover donuts in sugar and pipe filling into center of the donut! #donuts #fried #doughnuts #dough #frying

Cinnamon Roll Cheesecake😋 Crust: * 1 2/3 cups graham cracker crumbs crushed * 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted Cream cheese Filling: * 4, 8 oz. cream cheese, softened * 1 cup granulated sugar * 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar * 4 large eggs * 2 tbsp flour * 1 tsp cinnamon * 1/2 tsp nutmeg * 1/4 tap salt * 2 tsp pure vanilla extract Brown sugar Filling: * 1 cup brown sugar * 1 1/2 tbsp cinnamon * 1/2 cup flour * 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted Icing: * 2 1/2 sticks of butter * 3 cups powder sugar * 2 tsp vanilla * 3-4 tbsp heavy cream Cinnamon drizzle: * 1/4 cup brown sugar * 1 tbsp cinnamon * 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted * Extra cinnamon for dusting the cake Instructions: * Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. * Grease 9” springform pan and put tinfoil around the bottom outside of the pan for when you bake. * Make crust by combining Graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press down in spring form pan with spatula till evenly distributed. * Make cream cheese filling by beating cream cheese for 2-3 minutes, add in sugars, beat till fluffy. Add in eggs one at a time. Only beat till combine. Do not over-beat. Add in flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt till combine. Whip in vanilla extract. Set aside. * Make brown sugar filling by combining brown sugar, flour, cinnamon and melted butter till you get coarse crumbs. * Now pour about a third of the cream cheese filling in the pan. Layer on top your brown sugar filling and repeat till cream cheese layer is the final layer. Bake for about 80 minutes on a baking sheet, till top is only slightly jiggly. Turn oven off and keep oven door cracked for 45 minutes with cake inside of oven. Remove and refrigerate for 6 hrs. * Make icing by combining butter, powder sugar, vanilla extract and heavy cream. * Make Cinnamon drizzle by combining melted butter brown sugar and cinnamon together. * Pipe frosting on and the pipe on cinnamon drizzle. Sprinkle a little extra cinnamon on top of the cheesecake! #cinnamonrolls #cheesecake #cheesec

Gingerbread Vanilla Latte Cookie Cups 🍪☕️🎄 These Gingerbread Vanilla Latte Cookie Cups are so moist and only 12 minutes to bake. Save this one! Full recipe below. Ingredients Cookie Dough: * 8 tbsp unsalted butter, softened * ¾ cup dark brown sugar * ¼ cup molasses * 2 eggs * 2 cups flour * 1 tsp cinnamon * 1/2 tsp nutmeg * 1/2 tsp ground ginger * 1/4 tsp ground cloves * 1/2 tsp baking soda Filling: * 2 jars Vanilla Petit Pot Whip-cream * ½ cup heavy whipping cream * 2 tbsp sugar * 1 tsp molasses * 1 tsp cinnamon * ½ tsp nutmeg Topping: * Optional Vanilla Pirouette Wafer, gingerbread crumbs, dusting of cinnamon Directions * Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. * In a stand in mixer bowl with fitted paddle beat butter, brown sugar, and molasses. Add in eggs. * In a separate bowl combine dry ingredients. Mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients till cookie dough forms. Using a ice cream scooper, scoop 12 balls into a greased muffin pan. Press cavity down in center of cookie. * Bake for 12 minutes. Do not overbake. Let cool for 5-10 minutes and transfer to cooling rack. * Make whip cream by whipping together heavy cream, sugar, molasses, cinnamon, and nutmeg till stiff speaks form. Pipe or spoon center of cookie cup with the Vanilla Petit Pot french dessert and pipe whip cream on top. Can dust with cinnamon and gingerbread crumbs if desired and add wafer for decoration. Enjoy! #cookiecup #petitpot #vanilla #cookie #moist #gingerbread #gingerbreadcookies #gingerbreadrecipe #molasses #brownsugar #cookiemonster #cookierecipe #cookies #cookielover #food52community #soft #chewy #easy #sundaybaking #sundays #christmascookies #holidaycookies #thick #frenchdesserts #pudding #latte #wafers #pirouette

Italian Cream Cake 🍰🥥🥜 This cake is so good my husband and I could not stop eating it last night! It’s light and fluffy. It has coconut and chopped pecans in it and the FROSTING is so delicious! Recipe below! Ingredients: Cake: * 2 cup flour * 1 tsp baking soda * 1/2 tsp baking powder * 16 tbsp unsalted butter, softened * 2 cups granulated sugar * 5 egg yolks * 5 egg whites * 1 cup buttermilk * 1 tsp vanilla extract * 3/4 cup chopped pecans * 1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut Frosting: * 16 tbsp unsalted butter, softened * 8 oz. Cream cheese, softened * 4- 4 1/2 cup powder sugar * 2 tbsp heavy cream * 1 tsp vanilla extract * 1/2 tsp almond extract Topping/Center: * 1/3 cup chopped pecans * 1/3 cup shredded sweetened coconut Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 325° F. Line and grease two 9x9 baking dishes. Could use a 9x13 dish. 2. Mix flour, baking soda and baking powder in a medium bowl. Set aside. 3. Seperate eggs putting yolks in one bowl and whites in another. Set aside. 4. In a stand in mixer bowl fitted with paddle beat butter and sugar together till soft and fluffy. 2-3 minutes. Add in only egg yolks and continue to beat together till combine. 5. Slowly add a little flour, alternating adding flour and milk till fully incorporated. 6. Fold in pecans and coconuts. 7. In a clean stand in mixer whisk together egg whites till white and fluffy peaks. About 3-5 minutes. Fold into cake batter till combine. 8. Bake for 30 minutes if using the 9x9 dishes. 9x13 may take up to 40 minutes to bake. Take out of oven and let cool. Put cakes on cooling racks after 5 minutes. 9. Make frosting till cakes are completely cool by beating together butter and cream cheese till smooth. Add in powder sugar, extracts and heavy cream and beat till smooth. 10. Frost first layer of cake and sprinkle half the pecan/coconut in that layer. Put the other cake layer on top frost and sprinkle remaining pecans and coconut. #italian #cream #cake #italiancreamcake #moist #fluffy #crea

No Bake Peppermint Ganache Cheesecake is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert perfect for the holidays. Servings: 10-12 Ingredients: - Oreo Crust: - 2 cups Oreos - 8 Tbsp (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted - Filling: - 32 oz cream cheese (4 blocks), softened - 1 cup powdered sugar - ⅓ cup sour cream - 2 tsp peppermint extract - ¾ cup heavy cream - Ganache: - 8 oz Ghirardelli semisweet chocolate bar, chopped - 1 cup heavy cream - 5 mini candy canes, crushed - Chocolate Frosting: - 16 Tbsp (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened - 3-3½ cups powdered sugar - ½ cup cocoa powder - ¼ cup ganache, cooled - 1 Tbsp heavy cream Preparation: 1. Line the bottom of an 8- or 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper. 2. Crush the Oreos in a blender. Transfer to a medium bowl, add melted butter, and stir to combine. 3. Press the Oreo crumbs evenly against the bottom and up the sides of the prepared pan. Refrigerate while making the filling. 4. In a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, sour cream, and peppermint extract until smooth and fluffy. 5. In a separate bowl, whip the heavy cream until soft peaks form. Fold it into the cream cheese mixture. 6. Pour the filling into the crust and refrigerate for 6-8 hours until set. 7. In a small saucepan, bring the heavy cream to a simmer. Pour it over the chopped chocolate in a heatproof bowl. Stir until smooth and let it cool slightly. 8. Pour the ganache over the chilled cheesecake and sprinkle crushed candy canes on top. Return to the refrigerator. 9. In a mixing bowl, beat butter until smooth. Add powdered sugar, cocoa powder, reserved ganache, and heavy cream. Mix until smooth. 10. Remove the cheesecake from the refrigerator and pipe the frosting around the edges. 11. Slice and serve.

Brown Butter Snickerdoodle Pancakes🥞🎄 Y’all these pancakes are sooo good! Super easy to make. You can make the batter all in a large measuring cup. Full recipe in caption. Ingredients: Pancake: * 1 large egg * 2 tbsp brown sugar * 1 cup flour * 1 tbsp cinnamon * 1 tbsp baking powder * 1/2 tsp baking soda * 1/2 tsp cream of tartar * 1/4 tsp salt * 1 cup milk * 1 tsp vanilla extract * 2 tbsp brown butter Icing: * 5 tbsp powder sugar * 2 1/2 tsp milk * 1/2 tsp cinnamon Garnish. * Dusting of cinnamon sugar * 2 cinnamon sticks Directions: * To make the brown butter place butter in a small pot on medium heat on the stove top. And stir for 3-5 minutes till butter simmers and browns. * In a 4 cup measuring cup or medium bowl whisk a large egg. Add brown sugar. Add flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, cream of tartar and slat. Add milk. Add vanilla extract and brown butter. Whisk all together till combine. There will be some lumps. * To make the pancakes, scoop 1/4-1/2 cup of batter into a medium greased skillet, on medium heat. Let pancake cook for 2 minutes on each side. Repeat till batter is finished. It makes 8 pancakes using 1/4 cup. * In a small cup or bowl combine powder sugar, cinnamon and milk, stir together. * Pour icing over pancakes and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Garnish with cinnamon sticks. Slice and enjoy! #pancakes #snickerdoodle #cookie #cinnamon #icing #drizzle #soft #fluffy #food52community #pancakes #breakfast #happysaturday #brunch #christmasmorning #christmaspancakes #christmasrecipes #holidayrecipes #stack #batter #stackofpancakes #stacksonstacks #weekendbaking #holidayrecipe #butter #brownbutter #buttery #sweet #dessertpancakes

Brown Butter Glazed Banana Donuts🍌 These are a must try! They are so easy and moist! If you do not have a donut pan you can make them in a muffin pan. Full recipe below. Banana Donuts: * 2 ripe bananas mashed or blended * 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted * 1 egg * 1 tsp vanilla extract * 1 cup all-purpose flour * 1/2 cup light brown sugar * 1 1/2 tsp baking powder * 1/2 tsp cinnamon * 1/2 tsp salt Brown Butter Glaze: * 1/2 stick unsalted butter * 1 cup powder sugar * 1 1/2 tsp extract * 1/3 cup heavy cream Topping/Sides: * 1/3 cup cinnamon sugar * 1 tsp cinnamon Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease donut pan or line a muffin pan. 2. Blend bananas and add to a medium bowl. Add melted butter, egg and vanilla extract and combine all together. 3. In a separate bowl mix together flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and salt. 4. Add dry ingredients to wet and combine till smooth. 5. Pipe donut mix into donut pan or muffin pan, filling 3/4 the way full. 6. Bake for 12-15 minutes. Pop out on cooling rack. 7. Make glaze by adding butter to a small pan on the stovetop on medium heat and stir for about 3-5 minutes till it bubbles and browns. Remove from heat and let cool for a couple minutes. Combine powder sugar, vanilla extract, butter and heavy cream and stir till smooth. Glaze donuts. 8. We dunk the sides of our donuts in a little cinnamon sugar. This is optional. We glaze the tops and sprinkle a little cinnamon sugar on top! Enjoy. #donuts #banana #brownbutter #glaze #fallbakes #yearround #donut #muffin #cinnamon #breakagst #morning #morningmotivation #morningrecipes #breakfastfood #breakfastideas #breakfastrecipes #moist #mashedbanana #doughnuts #baked #bakeddonuts #mornings #fresh #homemade #donutqueen #chopped #sliced #donutlover #texture #easyrecipes

Life is S’more fun with these! S’mores Donuts to kick off the weekend🍩 Donut Dough: * 1 cup milk, warm * 1 packet active drive yeast, 1/4oz package * 1 stick unsalted butter, melted + cooled * 1/4 cup granulated * 1 tsp vanilla extract * 1 tsp cinnamon * 1/2 tsp nutmeg * 2 large eggs * 3 cups all-purpose flour * 6-8 cups vegetable oil for frying Chocolate Ganache * 1/2 cup chocolate chips * 1/4 heavy cream Marshmallow Fluff * 4 egg whites * 3/4 cup sugar * 1/4 tsp cream of tartar * 1 tsp vanilla extract *Optional Graham cracker crumbs and blow torch Instructions: 1. Microwave milk for 1 minute till it’s at 110 degrees F. Combine yeast and stir. Let sit for 10 minutes. Yeast should foam. 2. In a stand-in mixer add melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon and nutmeg, blend together. 3. Add in yeast mixture and eggs. 4. With a dough hook. Slowly add in 1 cup of flour at a time till combine. Dough should become less sticky and pull away from the bowl into a nice ball. 5. Let sit in a bowl with a towel over it for about 2 hrs till it doubles in size. 6. Roll out dough on a floured surface and cut donuts with a biscuit cutter or cup. 7. Place donuts on a parchment paper baking sheet and cover with a towel for another 45 minutes. 8. While dough rises in a large pot heat vegetable oil to 365 F. 9. Fry for about 90 sec. on each side & put on a paper towel cooling rack. 10. While cooling, make marshmallow fluff. Separate 4 egg whites and add sugar and cream tartar and stir in a mixing bowl. Start a double boiler with about an inch of water and let simmer. Take bowl and place on your double boiler and stir constantly till mixture is at 160 degrees F. Beat mixture till stiff peaks form, about 3-5 minutes, add in vanilla extract and beat for another 2 minutes. Place fluff in pipping bag 11. Make ganache by microwaving chocolate chips and heavy cream for Appx. 1 minute and stir. 12. Pipe marshmallow fluff in donuts and cover tops with ganache and Graham crackers

Apple Strudel Puff Pastry 🍎🍏 This apple strudel puff pastry is so good and it is super easy to make! Literally 10 minutes prep and 15 minutes to bake. Such a tasty morning treat. Ingredients: * 1 box puff pastry, 2 sheets * 3 tbsp unsalted butter * 3 apples red or green, diced * 1/3 cup brown sugar * 2 tsp cinnamon * 1 tsp vanilla extract * 1 egg, beat for egg wash * Sprinkle Turbinado sugar * Optional icing Instructions: * Preheat oven to 400° F. * In a median saucepan on medium heat, melt butter, add in diced apples. Let simmer for 1 minute. Add in brown sugar, cinnamon and vanilla extract and stir till apples soften, a couple minutes. * Roll out both sheets of puff pastry. Cut both in half this recipe makes two strudels. Place in cookie sheet with parchment paper. * Take 1 cup of diced apples and spread evenly on one bottom layer of pastry, leaving a 1” inch edge. Place other half layer of puff pastry on top of bottom layer. Fork around the edges, brush with egg wash and cut slits on top of puff pastry. Sprinkle sugar on top. Repeat for other puff pastry sheet. Bake both for 15 minutes or till golden brown. * Optional drizzle icing. You can buy or mix 1/2 cup powder sugar with two tablespoon of heavy cream and drizzle. Enjoy! #apples #applestrudel #strudel #applepicking #saturday #puffpastry #morning #brunch #icing #drizzle #sugar #saturdaymorning #quickrecipes #applerecipes #appleseason #applepie #bakedapples #bakedgoods #bakery #applelover #cupofcoffee #dessertqueen #cinnamon #brownsugar #appledessert #aaturdaymood #tasty #slice

Banana Cinnamon Crumb Cake Cake * 4 ripe bananas, mashed * 2 cups flour* 3 tsp baking powder * 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon * 1/2 tsp salt * 1 stick unsalted butter * 1 cup granulated sugar * 2 large eggs * 1 1/2t tsp vanilla @singingdogvanilla* 1 cup milk, we used whole milkCrumb: * 2/3 cup flour* 2/3 cup brown sugar* 1/3 cup sugar* 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon* 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softenedIcing: * 1/2 cup powder sugar* 2-3 tbsp milkInstructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease sides of a 9x9 baking dish. Place parchment paper on the bottom and grease as well.2. Mash 4 bananas in a medium bowl and set side.3. Combine dry ingredients in one bowl and set aside.4. Using a stand mixer or hand held mixer beat butter for a couple minutes till fluffy. Add in sugar and continue to beat till combine. Add in eggs and vanilla extract. Add in mashed bananas.5. Slowly add in dry ingredients and milk alternating a little at a time till it’s fully combine.6. Make crumb by combining all ingredients and forking in the the softened butter. Pour half the batter in the dish and add a layer of crumb. Add rest of batter and smooth out with spatula. Add remaining crumb on top.7. Bake for 40-45 minutes till golden brown and toothpick comes out clean! Let cool for 10-15 minutes.8. Combine icing ingredients in a small bowl. Drizzle over cake, cut and enjoy! #banana #bananarecipes #crumbcake #cinnamon #crumbcakerecipe #bananas #moist #crumble #icing #layers #friday #breakfastideas #breakfastrecipes #brunchrecipe #brunch #snack #soft #slice #cakerecipes

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Apple Pie Cinnamon RollsThese rolls are super soft and are perfect for a cozy morning! Although making homemade cinnamon rolls maybe intimidating these are rather easy! Full recipe below.Dough:* 1 cup warm milk* 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast, standard package* 3 tbsp brown sugar * 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened* 3 large eggs * 4 cups flour, separatedApple Filling* 1/2 cup brown sugar * 1/2 cup granulated sugar * 2 tbsp apple pie spice* 4 tbsp unsalted butter, softened* 2 red apples, dicedFrosting:* 1 jar of cream cheese frosting * 1 tbsp cinnamon * 2 tbsp caramel sauce, plus extra to drizzleInstructions: 1. Warm milk to 110°F. Add yeast and brown sugar and let sit for 10 minutes. Mixture will be foamy.2. Add in butter, eggs, and 1 cup of flour. Mix on low speed and slow add remaining flour one cup at a time to mixture till fully incorporated. Mix for about 6 minutes on medium speed till ball forms. 3. Put dough in a greased bowl. Place towel over bowl and put in a warm place for 90 minutes.4. While dough is rising combine sugars and apple pie spice. Set aside. Dice up apples and set aside.5. Once dough has doubled in size, punch down. Roll dough out on a floured surface into a rectangular shape. Spread softened butter leaving a rim around the dough. Sprinkle sugar mixture and evenly spread diced apples. Roll dough tightly together into a log shape. Cut 8 large rolls with a sharp knife and place rolls in a greased 9x13 baking dish. Cover with a towel and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes till double in size. 6. Bake at 350° F for 25 minutes till golden brown.7. While baking make frosting by combining cream cheese frosting, cinnamon and caramel together in a small bowl. Spread over warm rolls and enjoy!https://sweetmonkey.blog/ #cinnamonroll #applepie #apples #apple #applecinnamonroll #breakfast #brunch #morning #saturday #hellyeah #cinnamonrollrecipe #applerecipes #fallbaking #weekend #tasty #dough #homemade #trythese #fallrecipes #food52community

🎄Spiced Buttercream Cake⭐️ This spiced cake is frosted with a maple molasses buttercream! Decorated with a Christmas tree on top which is optional. The cake takes only 30 minutes to bake and is made with our favorite Botticelli Baking Olive Oil. It is super moist. Full recipe below. Spice Cake: Dry: * 1 1/3 cup flour * 1 tsp baking powder * 1/2 tsp baking soda * 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon * 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg Wet: * 1/2 cup granulated sugar * 1/4 cup brown sugar * 2 eggs, room temp * 1/4 cup @botticellifoods baking olive oil * 1/2 cup applesauce * 1/2 cup buttermilk, room temp * 1 tsp vanilla extract Frosting: * 3 sticks unsalted butter, room temp (24 tbsp) * 4 to 4 1/2 cup powder sugar * 1/4 cup maple syrup * 1 tbsp heavy cream * 2 tsp molasses, optional Optional Sprinkles: I use white, gold and silver pearl sugar candy sprinkles Directions * Preheat oven to 350°F. Combine all dry ingredients in a medium bowl. Set aside. * Combine all wet ingredients in a bowl. Pour wet ingredients into dry ingredients. Whisk together. * Pour cake batter into a prepared 8×8 baking dish, greased parchment paper. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool. * Pop cake out on cooling rack after 15 min of cooling in baking dish and continue to cool. * Make Frosting by beating butter till fluffy. Add powder sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, molasses and heavy cream and beat till smooth. * Frost cake with a thick layer of frosting. Optional to make the Christmas tree but I use a large star tip and make shells starting from the bottom of the base of the cake. You can also just do piping of stars from the bottom up. Be creative. Sprinkle on sprinkles of choice. Slice and enjoy. #spicecake #spice #buttercream #maple #syrup #molasses #christmastree #piping #decorating #decoratingcake #frosting #thick #moist #fluffy #cakerecipe #buttercreamrecipe #sprinkles #holidaybaking #baker #slice #pieceofcake #food52community #christmasrecipes #tastytasty #icing #star #bottic

Buttermilk Chocolate Chip Muffin 🥛🍪🍫 These muffins are super easy to whip together! They are so soft and moist. We drizzle a little ganache on top but you could melt butter on top or eat just as is! Recipe makes 12. Full recipe below. Ingredients: Muffin: * 1/2 cup vegetable oil * 1 cup granulated sugar * 1 egg * 1/3 cup sour cream * 2 tsp vanilla extract * 1 1/3 cup flour * 1 1/2 tsp baking powder * 1/2 tsp salt * 1/2 cup buttermilk * 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips Ganache: * 1/3 cup chocolate chips * 1/3 heavy cream, heated Directions: * Preheat oven to 375° F. * Combine oil, sugar and whisk together. * Add egg, sour cream and vanilla extract and whisk together till smooth. * Combine flour, baking powder and salt together in a small bowl and add to wet ingredients. Pour in buttermilk and stir till combine. * Fold in chocolate chips. Leaving a handful for the top. * Pour muffin batter into lined muffin pan. Bake for 18 minutes. * Take muffin’s out of the oven and make your ganache by heating up heavy cream and pouring it over the chocolate chips. Stir till smooth pipe on muffins. Ganache is optional. #chocolatechip #muffin #muffins #holidaybaking #breakfast #brunch #easyrecipes #easymuffins #muffinman #chocolatechipmuffins #muffinrecipe #food52community #minichocolatechips #chocolatelover #buttermilk #moist #soft #pullapart #batter #baker #monday #muffinmonday #yummy #tasty #milk #muffinlover

Brown Butter Banana Cinnamon Roll Cake 🍌 This Brown Butter Banana Cinnamon Roll Cake is so good! The texture is moist and it has a nice crumb to the cake. This is perfect with a cup of coffee or tea (for me)! You will need 10 ingredients total: brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, bananas, egg, milk, vanilla extract, flour, baking powder + powder sugar. Full recipe below. We did our shopping at Giuntas! Ingredients: Cinnamon Topping: * 5 tbsp brown sugar * 1 tbsp cinnamon @giuntasmeatfarms * 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted Banana Cake: * 2 mashed bananas or puréed * 4 tbsp brown butter, melted * 1/3 cup brown sugar * 1 egg * 3/4 cup milk (we used whole, can use almond or buttermilk) * 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract * 1 2/3 flour * 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon * 3 tsp baking powder Icing: * 1/2 cup powder sugar * 2-3 tbsp milk or heavy cream Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Prepare a 8x8 baking dish with a square of parchment paper and grease dish with baking spray. 2. In a small bowl combine brown sugar, cinnamon and melted butter, stir and set aside. 3. Make brown butter by simply heating butter on stovetop on medium heat and stir constantly for 5 minutes till brown. 4. In a medium bowl combined mashed or puréed bananas, brown butter, and brown sugar and whisk together. Add egg, milk and extract and stir. 5. In a separate bowl add baking powder to flour and stir. Mix into wet ingredients and combine. Add batter to prepared baking dish and smooth out evenly. 6. Scoop out cinnamon topping on to cake and swirl into the top of the cake. Bake for 30-35 minutes. Ours baked exactly at 30 minutes. 7. Remove from oven and combine powder sugar and milk for icing. Once cooled pop out of baking dish and pour icing on top. Slice and enjoy. #banana #bananas #crumb #cake #cinnamon #swirl #cinnamonroll #bananacinnamonroll #cakes #fire #moist #thick #cinnamomtopping #batter #bananacake #bananarecipe #morning #brunch #breakfastrecipe #breakfastdesserts #warm #icing #drizzle #powdersugar

Eggnog Cinnamon Swirl CookiesThese cookies are so yummy, super thick and soft. Frosted with a cinnamon buttercream and topped with a cinnamon sugar swirl! They only take 10 minutes to bake and require no chill time. Makes 16 medium size cookies. Full recipe in caption.Cookie: * 2 1/3 cups all-purpose flour * 1 1/2 tsp baking powder * 1 tsp cinnamon* 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg * 1/4 tsp salt * 13 tbsp unsalted butter, room temp* 1 cup granulated sugar* 2 egg yolks, room temp * 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract * 1/2 cup holiday nog or eggnog, room tempFrosting:* 16 tbsp unsalted butter, room temp* 3 1/2 cups powder sugar * 2 tsp cinnamon* 2-3 tbsp holiday nog or egg nog * 1 tsp vanillaCinnamon Swirl: * 1/3 cup brown sugar * 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon* 3 tbsp unsalted butter, melted*Cinnamon sugar for dustingDirections:* Preheat oven to 350° F. Line two cookie sheets with parchment paper.* In a bowl combine dry ingredients for cookie. Excluding sugar. * Using a hand mixer or stand in mixer fitted with paddle beat butter and sugar till fluffy. Add in egg yolks, egg nog and vanilla extract. Beat together. Slowly add in dry ingredients till dough forms.* Using a small cookie scoop, scoop dough into balls. We roll them after with our hands. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Remove from oven and flatten them down a bit with a back of a measuring cup.* Make frosting while cookies cool. By beating together butter, powder sugar, cinnamon, egg nog and vanilla extract till smooth. Put in piping bag.* Make cinnamon swirl mix by melting butter and stirring in brown sugar and cinnamon. Place in piping bag.* Frost cookies, dust cinnamon sugar on top and pipe cinnamon swirl on top. Enjoy!#eggnog #cookie #cookies #buttercream #cookiemonster #cinnamon #cinnamonswirl #cookierecipe #eggnogrecipe #holidaynog #thick #soft #chewy #stack #moist #cookielover #dough #cookiedough #eggnogcookie #cookieseason #cookieszn #frosting

Super Moist Dark ChocolateCakeWe used the Hershey recipe and tweaked it and it’s still absolutely delicious! You can make this all in one bowl but we made it in two this time and it’s only a one layer cake! My husband ate it all and didn’t leave me any but the two bites I had is making me want to make it again!Ingredients:* 2 cups sugar* 1 3/4 cups flour* 3/4 cup Ghirardelli Dutch Process Cocoa* 1 1/2 tsps baking powder* 1 1/2 tsps baking soda* 1 tsp salt* 2 eggs* 1 cup milk* 1/2 cup vegetable oil* 2 tbsp Bacardi Rum* 2 tsps vanilla extract* 1 cup boiling water Cherry topping: * 2 1/2 cups fresh cherries, pitted, sliced* 1/8 cup water * 2 tbsp flour * 2 tbsp Bacardi Rum * 1/8 cup sugar* 1 tsp lemon juiceChocolate Frosting:* 2 sticks of unsalted butter, 1 cup* 3 cups powder sugar * 1/2 cup cocoa powder* 1 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract* 6-8 tbsp heavy cream *Optional layer of Whip Cream and extra cherriesInstructions:* Heat oven to 350° F. Grease and flour a 9x9” pan or you can use parchment paper.* Combine dry ingredients in a bowl.* Add in wet ingredients, minus the boiling water.* Mix for 2-3 minutes till wet and dry ingredients are combine. Use hand held or stand mixer.* Add boiling water and stir together.* Fill 9x9” cake pan.* Bake for 30-35 minutes. Place on cooling rack for about 45 minutes and make frosting. *Make cherries while baking and put in the fridge right away! We were rushing and that’s why our frosting melted a bit but combine water, pitted cherries, flour, rum, sugar and lemon juice on medium heat in a saucepan until cherries start to bubble and soften. Remove from heat and put in a bowl in the fridge until you are done frosting the cake.* Frosting: Beat butter for about 2-3 minutes till fluffy, add powder sugar, cocoa powder and vanilla extract and whip together. Add in heavy cream till you get a creamy consistency. Frost cake, add cherry layer and then you can top off with whip cream and extra cherries!#cherries #chocolate #cake #cherry

Gingerbread Cupcakes🎄🥛🧁 These cupcakes take an hour from start to finish. We did our shopping at Giuntas! Gingerbread Cupcakes: * 1/2 cupolive oil @giuntasmeatfarms * 1 egg * 1 cup molasses, uncultured * 1/2 cup brown sugar * 1/2 tsp baking soda * 1/4 tsp baking powder * 2 tsp cinnamon * 2 tsp ground ginger * I tsp nutmeg * ½ tsp cloves * 1/4 tsp salt * 2. 1/3 cup flour * 1 cup hot water Gingerbread Cookie: * 1 package of Gingerbread Cookie Mix Maple Buttercream: * 16 tbsp unsalted butter, softened * 4 cups powder sugar * 1 tsp cinnamon * 2-3 tbsp maple syrup * 1 tbsp heavy cream or milk Sugared Cranberries: * 1/2 cup water * 3 cup cranberries * 1 1/4 cup of sugar, separated * Rosemary for decoration Directions: * Line 2 baking sheets with parchment. Line a 12 cup muffin pan with baking cups. * Start by making your sugared cranberries. Pour water and a 1/2 cup of the sugar into a medium saucepan, stir and bring to a boil. Pour in cranberries and stir for 1 min. Remove cranberries from water with slotted spoon and place on one parchment paper cookie sheet. Let them dry while you make the cupcakes and cookie. * Make cupcake by combining olive oil, egg, molasses and brown sugar. Whisk together. Combine all dry ingredients together in a bowl and pour into wet. Fold in with a spatula till almost combined. Pour in hot water and mix till smooth. Pour batter into lined cupcake pan and bake for 18-22 mins at 350° F. * While baking cupcakes follow instructions on the gingerbread cookie package mix. I bake them once the cupcakes are out of the oven. This is a great shortcut. * Make the frosting it takes 5 mins. By beating butter till smooth, add in remaining ingredients and continue to beat till combined. * Cover your cranberries in rest of sugar. Frost cupcakes. Add gingerbread cookie, rosemary and sugared cranberries. #gingerbread #cupcake #cupcakes #cupcakerecipe #giuntas #oliveoil #cakerecipe #food52community #tistheseason #holidaybaking #moist #frosting #mois

This cheesecake is perfect for the holidays and super easy to whip together! We love a no bake. Full recipe below. Molasses Cookie Crust: * 2 cups Iced Molasses cookies or ginger snaps, crushed, separated * 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted Gingerbread Cheesecake: * 16 oz cream cheese, 2 blocks, softened * 1 cup powder sugar * 1 tsp cinnamon * 1/2 tsp nutmeg * 1/2 tsp ground ginger * 1/2 tsp all spice * 2 1/2 tbsp molasses * 1 tbsp milk * 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream Whip cream layer * 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream * 1 tsp vanilla extract * 1/2 tsp cinnamon * 1/2 tsp nutmeg Optional pipe with whip cream and gingerbread cookie in center Directions: * In a blender crush molasses or ginger snap cookies. Set aside 2 tbsp of cookie crumbs to sprinkle on your final cheesecake. * Combine remaining crushed cookies and melted butter in a medium bowl and mix together. Pour crust in an 8” spring form pan and press down evenly on the bottom and up the sides. Put in fridge while making the filling. * Make filling by beating the cream cheese in a stand in mixer with fitted paddle or using a handheld mixer till smooth. Approximately 2 minutes. Add in powder sugar and continue to beat. Add in all spices till combine. Add in molasses and milk. Once combine remove filling and put in clean medium bowl. * Using the same bowl you made the filling add the 1 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream to bowl and whip together till soft peaks form. Fold into filling. Pour layer on top of crust. * For whip cream layer take 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla extract and whip together till soft peaks form. Spread thin layer over cream cheese filling layer. Let cheesecake set in fridge for 6-8 hrs. * Once set take out and pipe with whip cream swirls, and sprinkle the crushed cookies on top. Place gingerbread cookie in center. Slice and enjoy. #gingerbread #cookie #cookiecrust #cheesecake #nobake #nobakecheesecake #molasses # #gingersnaps #icedmolasses #soft #smooth #creamy #gingerb

Need something to do with your leftover #brownies 🙊🥛🍫 #SOUND #ON #raspberry #brownie #trifle #cup #chocolate #lovers #followformore #save #this #easy #recipes Ingredients + Instructions: *3-4 leftover brownies *Scoop of whip cream *Handful of raspberries *Layer brownie, whip cream, raspberries and then repeat. *Enjoy!

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Banana Chocolate Chip Peanut-butter Buttercream Cake 🍌🍫🍰 This one is a banana peanut butter lovers dream! Easy to make and the frosting is so yummy! Full recipe below. Banana Cake: * 8 tbsp unsalted butter, softened * 1/4 cup vegetable oil * 1 cup granulated sugar * 1/2 cup brown sugar * 2 tsp Vanilla extract * 3 large eggs * 4 medium bananas, mashed * 3 cups all-purpose flour * 1 tsp baking powder * 1 tsp baking soda * 1 tsp cinnamon * 1/4 tsp salt * 2/3 cup chocolate chips * 1 1/3 cup milk Peanut-butter Frosting: * 16 tbsp unsalted butter, softened * 3 1/2 cup powder sugar * 1 cup peanut butter, smooth * 3 tbsp milk Topping: * 1/4 cup chocolate chips * Chocolate bar, shaved Instructions: * Preheat oven to 325° F. Line 2, 9x9 square baking dish with parchment and grease with baking spray. * In a bowl beat together butter for a few minutes till fluffy. Add in oil, sugars and vanilla extract. Beat in eggs. Stir in mashed bananas. * In a separate bowl combine dry ingredients. Mix dry ingredients into banana mix and slowly combine while adding milk. Fold in chocolate chips. Pour half batter in each prepared pan. Bake for 30 minutes. Take out to cool for 20 minutes. * Make frosting by beating butter, adding powder sugar, peanut butter and milk till smooth. * Flip cakes out of pan. Frost top of first layer and add second layer on top and frost top of that layer. * Topping: Melt chocolate in microwave for 45 seconds. Pipe on to cake and take a spoon and smooth it into the pb frosting. Add chocolate shavings and enjoy! #chocolate #banana #chocolatechip #moist #stacked #layer #penutbutter #frosting #buttercream #smooth #shavings #chocolateshavings #thick #bananacake #food52community #cakerecipe #bananarecipes #easyrecipes #tuesday #bananapeanutbutter #lover #icing #cakedecorating #lindt #delicious #bananachocolate #giveme #slice #pieceofcake

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Gingerbread Whoopie Pies These Gingerbread Whoopie Pies are the cookie of the season! Help make these for Santa. They are a cake like cookie. Filled with maple cinnamon buttercream. Ingredients Whoopie Pie: Wet:�*1/3 cup molasses, unsulphered�*1/4 cup hot water�*1/2 cup granulated sugar�*1/4 cup brown sugar�*2 eggs�*1/3 cup vegetable oil�*1 tsp vanilla extract�Dry:�*2 1/4 cup flour�*1 tbsp cinnamon�*1 tsp ground ginger�*1/2 tsp nutmeg�*1/4 tsp ground cloves�*1 tsp baking soda�*1/2 tsp baking powder�*1/4 tsp salt�Cinnamon Maple Buttercream: *16 tbsp unsalted butter, softened�*3 1/2 cup powder sugar�* 2 tsp cinnamon�*2 tbsp maple syrup�*1 tbsp heavy cream�*Adding powder sugar for dusting� Directions * In a medium mixing bowl combined molasses and hot water. Whisk together. Let this cool. While molasses is cooling combine all dry ingredients into a bowl and whisk together. Set aside, * Add sugars, eggs, vegetable oil and vanilla extract to the molasses and whisk together. * Pour molasses mix into a stand-in mixer bowl and slowly add flour. With a fitted paddle attachment combine together. Once combine cover top and put in fridge and chill for 30-40 minutes. * Remove cookie dough from the fridge and using a small cookie scooper (about 1 tbsp) scoop out cookies onto a large baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool for about 30 minutes. * Make frosting by beating the butter in a stand in mixer fitted with a paddle attachment. Add powder sugar, cinnamon, maple syrup and heavy cream. Beat till smooth. Pipe frosting on the bottom of one cookie and place another cookie on top. Creating a cookie sandwich! Dust with powder sugar. Enjoy. #gingerbread #whoopiepie #whoopie #pie #gingerbreadcookies #cookiesandwhich #cakecookie #cake #cookierecipe #milkandcookies #tistheseason #cookieseason #sundaybaking #frosting #buttercream #maplesyrup #cinnamon #soft #moist #majestic #cookiemonster

This Cannoli Snack Cake is so easy and so delicious! It only takes 30 minutes to bake. It’s two layers of chocolate chip cake with cannoli filling! Full recipe below. Cake: * 2 1/2 cup all purpose flour * 2 1/2 tsp baking powder * 1/2 tsp salt * 1 3/4 cup granulated sugar * 12 tbsp unsalted butter, room temp * 3 eggs, room temp * 2 1/2 tsp vanilla extract @singingdogvanilla * 1 cup buttermilk * 1 cup mini chocolate chips Cannoli filling: * 32 oz. Whole Milk Ricotta, dried * 3/4 cup powder sugar * 1/4 tsp vanilla extract * 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips * 2 cannoli shells Extra mini chocolate chips for topping of cake Instructions: * Preheat oven to 350° F. Line two 9” square cake pans with parchment paper and grease the sides. * In a large bowl combine dry cake ingredients, excluding sugar. Set aside. * In a medium bowl beat butter with an electric mixer. Add in sugar and beat for 5 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla extract and beat till combine. Alternating milk and flour add in a little at a time till it is combined and smooth. Fold in chocolate chips. * Pour half of the cake batter in each pan. Smooth with spatula. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Let cakes cool for 5 minutes and pop on to cooling rack. * While cake is continuing to cool make your cannoli filling by drying out the ricotta by patting it down with a paper towel to get out any wetness. Fold in powder sugar and vanilla extract till smooth. Now fold In chocolate chips till combine. Pipe two cannoli shells with some filling. Set aside. * Cut sides of cake and frost one layer of the remaining cannoli filling on top of the cake. Put second layer of cake directly on top and frost top layer. Sprinkle chocolate chips and add cannolis to top for decoration! #cannolis #cannoli #cannolicake #snackcake #cannolilover #italian #italiangirl #italianrecipes #cannolirecipe #cakerecipe #food52community #smooth #moist #creamy #chocolatechip #mini #minichocolatechips #layers #yum #tatsy #dessertqueen #cannolicakes #newyork #ne

Say what…Chocolate Lasagna! Day 2 of No Bake Week for all my Chocolate-Oreo lovers. Ingredients: Oreo Crust * 34 Oreos * 1 stick unsalted butter, melted Cream Cheese Filling: * 2, 8 oz. cream-cheese * 1/3 cup sugar * 8oz cool whip Pudding Filling: * 2 small 3.9oz boxes of instant chocolate pudding * 4 cups milks Topping: * 8oz cool whip to top, you could make homemade whip cream if you like with pint of heavy cream, 1/2 cup powder sugar and 1 tsp vanilla extract. * Chocolate shavings or chocolate chips Instructions: 1. Crush Oreos in a blender and add melted butter and combine. Press Oreo crust on the bottom of your dish! Make sure to use parchment paper if you plan to freeze it vs. refrigerate it. Set aside in fridge and make filling. 2. Beat cream cheese and sugar till smooth. Fold in cool whip. Layer on top of Oreo crust. 3. Make pudding and add layer on top of cream cheese layer. Put back in fridge for 15 minutes. 4. Add last layer of cool whip and and refrigerate for 4-6 hrs. 5. Take out and add chocolate shavings or chocolate chips to top and enjoy! #chocolatelasagna #chocolate #lasagna #nobake #pudding #chocolatepudding #coolwhip #whipcream #oreos #doublestuffed #shavings #chocolateshavings #chocolatechips #freeze #fridge #layers #creamcheese #nobakerecipe #easyrecipes #puddingrecipe #chocolaterecipes #mothersday #partyideas #partydesserts #summer #sping

Holy Cannoli! No Bake Cannoli Cheesecake Bars are easy and perfect for any occasion! Save and follow along for more! This is just the start of our No Bake week. What you will need… Graham Cracker Crust: * 1 1/2 cup crushed Graham crackers * 1/4 cup @javamelts French Vanilla Sugar * 1 stick unsalted butter, melted Cannoli Filling: * x2-8oz package cream cheese, softened * 1 2/3 cup powder sugar * 15 oz. whole milk ricotta or part skim * 1 tsp Javamelts French Vanilla Sugar * 1/8 tsp cinnamon * 1 tsp orange zest * 1/8 cup chopped pistachios * 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips, we overfill Optional: * 3-6 Cannoli shells * Additional mini chocolate chips for the top Tools: * 9x9 or 8x8 baking dish * Parchment paper Instructions: 1. Start by making your Graham cracker crust. Combine Graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter. 2. Place parchment paper in a baking dish and firmly press down Graham cracker crumbs and set aside. 3. In a mixing bowl beat together cream cheese and powder sugar. 4. Add in ricotta, sugar, cinnamon, and mix. 5. Add in orange zest and combine. 6. Fold in pistachio and mini chocolate chips. 7. With a spatula scoop cannoli filling on top of Graham cracker crust and spread evenly. We leave about 1/2 cup of cannoli filling to fill in a few cannoli shells. 8. Sprinkle chocolate chips on top of bars and place in fridge for a minimum 4-6 hrs! We like to leave it overnight with tinfoil or plastic wrap on top. 9. Pull cheesecake bars out of dish using the parchment paper sides. With a warm knife, cut into square bars. Makes 6-9 depending how big you cut them! 10. Assemble by adding your cannolis on top of some of the bars. This is optional. You can eat as is without cannolis on top! #cannoli #cannolis #creamy #mondays #nobake #nobakerecipe #cheesecake #cheesecakerecipe #cheesecakes #pistachio #minichocolatechips #chocolatechips #zest #orange #italianrecipe #familyrecipes #italiandessert #italiangirl #mothersday #javamelts #vanilla #sugar #mondaymotivat

No Bake Chocolate Mini Cheesecakes 🍫 These mini chocolate cheesecakes are so yummy! They have an Oreo crust, a creamy chocolate filling, a layer of Petit Pot dark chocolate and whip cream. Full recipe below. Oreo Crust: * 2 cups crushed Oreos * 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted Chocolate Cheesecake: * 16 oz cream cheese, softened * 1 cup powder sugar * 1/4 cup cocoa powder * 1 tsp vanilla extract * 1 pint heavy whipping cream * 3.5 oz dark chocolate bar, melted Petit Pot layer: * 2 jars of Dark Chocolate Petit Pot Whip-cream: * 1 cup heavy whipping cream * 1/4 cup powder sugar * 1 tsp vanilla extract Garnish: * Dusting of cocoa powder Directions: 1. Combine crushed Oreos and melted butter in a bowl. In a lined 12 cup muffin pan press down Oreo crumbs in baking cups. 2. In a stand-in mixer beat cream cheese for two minutes till smooth. Add in powdered sugar, cocoa powder and vanilla extract and beat till smooth. Remove cream cheese mix and put it in a medium bowl. 3. Using the same stand in the mixer bowl, whip heavy cream till stiff peaks form. While beating heavy cream melt chocolate bar in the microwave. Pour cooled chocolate into whip cream and fold till combined. 4. Fold in chocolate whip cream into cream cheese mixture till smooth. 5. Scoop cream cheese filling on top of each Oreo crust baking cup. Put in the fridge for 4-6 hrs. to set. 6. Remove cheesecakes from the fridge. Pipe on the Petit Pot layer and top off with whip cream. Dust with cocoa powder and enjoy! #petitpot #darkchocolate #chocolatelover #nobake #nobakecheesecake #nobakerecipe #cheesecakerecipe #creamy #oreo #crust #frenchdessert #holidayrecipes #thursdays #easyrecipe #doublechocolate #chocolatebars #minicheeecake #mini #cocoapowder #whipcream #cheesecake #cheesecakes #food52community #cocoa #mini #bitesize #butter #tasty

Holiday Nog Cinnamon Rolls These rolls are super soft and absolutely delicious! You can make them overnight or same day! Full recipe below. Dough:* 3/4 cup holiday nog or egg nog, warm* 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted * 1, 4-oz package active dry yeast or instant yeast package (2 1/4 tsp)* 1/4 cup granulated sugar * 1 egg, room temp* 1 egg yolk, room temp* 2 3/4 to 3 cup all purpose flour* 1/2 tsp salt Filling:* 1/2 cup brown sugar * 1 tbsp cinnamon * 5 tbsp unsalted butter, softenedFrosting: * 8 tbsp stick butter, softened* 3 cups powder sugar* 1/2 tsp cinnamon* 1/4 tsp nutmeg* 3 tbsp Holiday nogDirections: * Warm holiday nog to 110° F. Melt butter. Pour nog and melted butter into a large measuring cup or mixing bowl. Pour yeast in and let it sit for 10 min till it activates. If using instant yeast no need for activation. Add sugar and eggs. Mix together with a whisk attachment.* Slowly add flour + salt, whisk together till combine. Don’t over mix. Once combine put on a dough hook attachment and on medium speed knead for 8-10 min. * Remove dough and knead into a ball for 1 minute. Put into an oil bowl and cover with plastic wrap and a towel. Let dough sit in a warm place for 90 minute up until one hour and 45 minutes. Till dough is double in size. * Punch down dough. Roll dough out into a rectangular shape. Spread softened butter on the dough, leaving a 1/2 inch rim. Sprinkle brown sugar cinnamon mixture on top. Roll dough into a log. Slice rolls using twine or a knife. Will make 9 rolls.* Put rolls in a greased 9x9 baking dish and let them rise for another 30-45 min.* Bake rolls at 350° F for 20 min. Tops will be golden brown.* Make frosting while rolls are baking by beating together butter, powder sugar, spices and holiday nog till smooth.* Take rolls out of oven and frost rolls while warm. Enjoy!* If you want to make them overnight you can put dough in the fridge and defrost for 60 min the morning of, roll out and follow steps above.#cinnamonrollrecipe #cinna

The Best Pecan Pie Bars Pecan Pie Bars are my favorite to make! The cinnamon shortbread crust is delicious and a nice pairing with the pecan pie filling. Optional but you can top it off with ice-cream or whip cream if desired! Ingredients Cinnamon Shortbread Crust: * 2 sticks unsalted butter, softened (1 cup) * 3/4 cup light brown sugar * 2 1/2 cup flour * 1 tbsp cinnamon * 1 tsp salt Pecan Pie Filling: * 1 stick unsalted butte (1/2 cup) * 1 cup light brown sugar * 1/3 cup honey * 3 tbsp heavy cream * 1 tsp vanilla* 2 1/4 cup chopped pecans Optional Topping: whip cream or vanilla ice-creamDirections * Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. * In a large mixing bowl cream together butter and brown sugar. Add in flour, cinnamon and salt and beat till it's a crumble texture. In a 9x9 baking dish lined with parchment paper press down shortbread crust evenly and bake for 15 minutes. When crust is done baking remove and set aside. * While shortbread crust is baking make pecan pie filling. Melt butter in a medium saucepan or skillet, add in brown sugar, honey, heavy cream, and vanilla extract. Stir for a couple minutes on medium heat and add in the chopped pecans. Stir for another minute and pour pecan pie filling over baked crust. Put back in oven for another 15-20 minutes to finish off. * Remove and let cool. Slice and enjoy!#pecan #pie #bar #pecans #pecanpiebars #thanksgiving #turkeyday #thanksgivingrecipes #pecanpie #crust #shortbread #cinnamon #groceryshopping #yummy #delicious #dessertbar #dessertqueen #gobblegobble