Traditional homemade glazed wheat biscuits with cinnamon and raisins Yield: 2 dozen biscuits Ingredients: 1 cup whole wheat flour1 cup white flour4 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. salt1 tsp. cinnamon3/4 cup butter1/2-1 cup milk*1 cup raisinsIcing or glaze, optional (see additional notes for two great recipes!) Instructions: 1. Cut butter into… Read more »
A fluffy, spongey cinnamon cake with brown sugar, cinnamon, and butterscotch chips sprinkled inside Yield: 12-16 servings Ingredients: Cake Ingredients: 3/4 cup oil2 cups sugar3 eggs1/2 cup water1/2 cup milk1 Tablespoon vanilla2 3/4 cups flour1/2 teaspoon salt1 teaspoon ground cinnamon2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda Cinnamon Sprinkle Ingredients:… Read more »
An oreo-crumb crust topped with vanilla pudding, whipped cream, and oreo crumbs Yield: 12-16 servings Ingredients: 16 ounces Oreo cookies (or off-brand equivalent)1/2 cup butter (1 stick), melted2 3-ounce boxes of instant vanilla pudding*3 1/2 cups milk*8 ounces cream cheese4 ounces whipped cream Instructions: 1. Roll or crush cookies into… Read more »
Sweet and spicy pumpkin muffins with a crusty top and butterscotch chips sprinkled throughout Yield: 18 muffins Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups flour1 tablespoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1 1/2 cups brown sugar2 teaspoon cinnamon3/4 teaspoon nutmeg1 3/4 cups pumpkin4 eggs1/2 cup oil2 cups nuts, optional2 cups butterscotch chips/morsels… Read more »
A moist and fruity spice muffin with chunks of apples and bright red cranberries throughout Yield: 12 muffins Ingredients: 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted1 egg1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup milk1 cup flour1 teaspoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg1/4 teaspoon ground ginger1/4 teaspoon salt1… Read more »
A moist crumb cake made with cranberry tea and with fresh cranberries sprinkled throughout Yield: 20-24 servings Ingredients: 3 tablespoons cranberry flavored black tea*1 1/8 cups water2 cups sugar1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened4 eggs1/2 cup oil1/2 cup whole milk1 tablespoon vanilla extract1/8 teaspoon salt3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon… Read more »
A braided sweet bread filled with spicy apple filling and drizzled with icing Yield: 2 loaves (10 slices each) Ingredients: Basic Sweet Dough: 4 1/2 cups all purpose flour1/3 cup sugar2 packages (1/4 ounce or 2 1/4 teaspoons each) quick rise yeast1 teaspoon salt3/4 cup milk1/2 cup water1/3 cup butter2… Read more »
A light and fluffy muffin bursting with zesty orange and tangy cranberries Yield: 24 muffins Ingredients: 2 cups flour1/2 cup sugar1 tablespoon baking powder1/2 teaspoon salt1 tablespoon grated orange peel2/3 cup freshly-squeezed orange juice2 eggs, beaten6 tablespoons butter1 1/4 cups fresh cranberries, whole or coarsely chopped1/2 cup walnuts, optional Instructions: … Read more »
A thick swirled cheesecake with rich chocolate and creamy vanilla Yield: 16 servings Ingredients: Crust Ingredients: 1 cup chocolate graham cracker crumbs4 tablespoons butter2 tablespoons sugar Cheesecake Ingredients: 6 ounces semisweet (53% or 62%) chocolate, coarsely chopped (or chips)24 ounces cream cheese, softened3/4 cup sugar1 tablespoon cornstarch4 eggs, at room… Read more »
Chocolate swirl banana bread squares topped with chocolate chips Yield: 24 squares Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter1 cup sugar1 egg1 teaspoon vanilla1 1/2 cups mashed banana (about 3 medium bananas)1 1/2 cups flour1 teaspoon baking powder1 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/4 cup baking cocoa1 cup chocolate chips Instructions: 1. In mixing… Read more »
