Month: December 2020

Lemon pistachio slice & Bake cookies

Yield: 2 dozen cookies Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 cups flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp vanilla 1 Tbsp lemon zest 1/3 cup dried cherries 1/2 cup pistachios, chopped Directions: Mix together the butter and sugar until combined. Add in the flour and baking powder, stirring until a smooth dough …

Pretzel crusted chicken tenders

Yield: 3-4 servings Ingredients: 1 lb chicken tenders, boneless/skinless 2 eggs, whisked 1 cup flour 1 tsp each: pepper, dried mustard powder, chili powder 2 cups pretzel, crushed 1/2 cup parmesan cheese, shredded 1/4 cup mustard 1/4 cup honey Directions: Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare the dredging station with three bowls: first- flour + …

candy cane chocolate chip cookies

Yield: 12-16 cookies Ingredients: 1 stick butter, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 tsp peppermint extract 1/2 tsp salt 1 1/2 cups flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp baking powder 1 cup chocolate chips 1/2 cup crushed candy cane pieces Directions: Preheat oven to …

Chocolate peanut clusters

Yield: 12-16 clusters Ingredients: 2/3 cup chocolate chips, melted 1 cup peanuts, roasted Directions: Mix together the peanuts and chocolate until coated evenly. Scoop the mixture into mini muffin tins or scoop onto a baking sheet. Freeze until firm and enjoy!

Coconut macaroons

Yield: 12-15 macaroons Ingredients: 1 can sweetened condensed milk 2 cups shredded coconut 1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted Directions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a large bowl, mix the condensed milk and coconut until fully combined. Scoop the mixture into dollops on a greased sheet pan, about 1/4 cup each. Bake for 12-15 minutes …

Peanut butter blossoms

Yield: 12-15 cookies Ingredients: 1 cup peanut butter (or other nut butter) 3/4 cup sugar 1 egg 12-15 Hershey kisses, unwrapped Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. In a large bowl, mix together the peanut butter, sugar and egg until a dough forms. Form dough into 2 Tbsp sized balls and place onto a greased …

almond butter buckeyes

Yield: 10-12 pieces Ingredients: 1/2 cup almond butter (or any nut butter) 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract 1/4 tsp salt 1/2 cup chocolate chips, melted Directions: In a small bowl, mix together the almond butter, powdered sugar, vanilla and salt until a dough forms. Scoop dough into 1 Tbsp sized balls and …

Candied mixed nuts

Yield: 4 cups Ingredients: 4 cups mixed nuts (cashews, almonds, peanuts, walnuts, pecans, etc) 1/3 cup maple syrup 2 tsp cinnamon Directions: Combine all ingredients in large pot over medium-low heat. Continuously stir the nut mixture for 8-10 minutes, or until the nuts are toasted and coated in maple syrup. Allow the nuts to cool …