Ingredients 2 refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box 3 tablespoons turbinado sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 cups whole milk ricotta cheese, strained 1 cup mascarpone cheese 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2/3 cup powdered sugar Dash of lemon juice Mini chocolate chips Instructions Preheat oven to 400°F. Combine the cinnamon and turbinado sugarContinue reading “Mini Cannoli Cups”
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Cake Mix Coffee Cake
Ingredients 1 box (13.23 ounces) yellow cake mix, divided 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted 1 cup brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 cup finely chopped pecans 3 large eggs, at room temperature 1-1/2 cups sour cream Instructions Preheat oven to 350° and grease a 9-inch square baking pan. To make the filling, place 2/3 cup of cake mix in a medium bowl. Add the melted butter,Continue reading “Cake Mix Coffee Cake”
Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes
Ingredients 15 vanilla wafer cookies 2 blocks (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs, at room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste or vanilla extract 1 can (21 ounces) strawberry pie filling Instructions Preheat oven to 350° and place 15 silicone muffin cups on a large baking sheet. Place a single vanilla wafer in the bottom ofContinue reading “Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes”
Pumpkin Crunch
Ingredients 1 can (15 ounces) packed pumpkin 1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk 3 large eggs, room temperature 1-1/2 cups sugar 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 package (15.25 ounces) yellow or spice cake mix 1/2 cup pecans, chopped 1 cup butter or margarine, melted Whipped toppingContinue reading “Pumpkin Crunch”
Cookies & Cream Fluff
Ingredients 1 package (3.4 ounces) instant chocolate pudding mix 2 cups milk 2 containers (8 ounces each) extra creamy Cool Whip 1 package (14 ounces) Double Stuf Oreos, broken into pieces Instructions In a large bowl, combine the pudding mix and milk, whisking until smooth and creamy. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the pudding aboutContinue reading “Cookies & Cream Fluff”
Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars
Ingredients 1 package (17.5 ounces) peanut butter cookie mix 3 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon water 2 eggs, room temperature (one for cookie mix) 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup Reese’s Pieces Instructions 1. Preheat oven to 350° and place parchment paper in aContinue reading “Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars”
Peanut Butter Ice Box Cake
Ingredients 1 package (16 ounces) Nutter Butter Cookies (or generic equivalent) 1-3/4 cups milk, divided 1 box (3.4 ounces) cheesecake pudding mix 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 tub (8 ounces) Cool Whip, divided Mini Reese’s peanut butter cups, for garnish Reese’s Pieces, for garnish Instructions Pour 1/2 cup milk into a small bowl. Dip aboutContinue reading “Peanut Butter Ice Box Cake”
Easy Cherry Cheese Danish
Ingredients 1 tube (8 ounces) Pillsbury Crescent dough sheet or rolls (be prepared to pinch seams) 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 2/3 cups cherry pie filling Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees, and line an 11-by-17 baking sheet with parchment paper. Using an electric hand mixer, beatContinue reading “Easy Cherry Cheese Danish”
Very Cherry Coffee Cake
Ingredients Cake 3/4 cup butter, softened 1-1/2 cups sugar 3 eggs 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 3 cups flour 1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt (Greek works just fine) 1/2 cup sour cream 1 can (21 ounces) can cherry pie filling Streusel Topping 1/2 cup flour 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 cupContinue reading “Very Cherry Coffee Cake”
Twix Cookies
Ingredients 1-1/2 cups butter, softened 3 bags (6.25 ounces each) sugar cookie mix 3 tablespoons water 50 caramels, unwrapped 1/3 cup heavy cream 1-1/4 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips Instructions Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, combine the butter, sugar cookie mixes and water, using a hand mixer to incorporate it intoContinue reading “Twix Cookies”
