Brownie Heart Cutouts

Just About Baked This is as simple as it gets, but those are the best recipes sometimes! A lot of people make adorable sugar cookies iced beautifully for holidays, but I prefer a brownie to a cookie. So why not do these cutouts instead? Plus, you can eat all the brownie scraps that are leftover from the heart cutouts. It's a perfect snack! Ingredients Brownies 1...

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3-Ingredient Jalapeno Poppers

10 minprep time 30 mintotal time 3ingredients 16servings Ingredients 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated crescent dinner rolls  8 small jalapeno chilies 1 container (8 oz) garden vegetable cream cheese spread Directions Heat oven to 375°F. Separate dough into 8 triangles.  Cut each triangle lengthwise into narrow...

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Caramel Pecan Delight

  Makes 2 pies....this cool and creamy pie is a perfect summer dessert! Ingredients 2 cups rough chopped pecans 2 cups flaked coconut( optional) 1 stick butter 8 oz cream cheese, softened 14 oz can condensed milk 16 oz cool whip 1 jar caramel ice cream topping 2 graham cracker crusts ( store bought) Instructions In a skillet, lightly brown the...

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Orange Puff Cupcakes

Ingredients ⅓ c. margarine 1 c. sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1-3/4 c. all-purpose flour 1 T. baking powder ½ c. frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed Optional: zest of 1 orange Garnish: white frosting, orange zest strips Instructions Beat together margarine and sugar in a bowl; add eggs. Combine flour and baking powder; add alternately with orange...

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Mini Mousse Cupcakes

Ingredients 2-1/3 c. milk chocolate chips 6 eggs, beaten ¼ c. plus 2 T. all-purpose flour Garnish: whipped cream, chocolate shavings Instructions Melt chocolate in a double boiler over medium heat and let cool slightly. In a large bowl, beat eggs and flour. Beat in melted chocolate until combined. Fill paper-lined mini muffin cups ⅔ full. Bake...

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Easy Boston Cream Cupcakes

Ingredients 18-1/4 oz. pkg. yellow cake mix 3.4-oz. pkg. instant vanilla pudding mix 1 c. cold milk 1-1/2 c. frozen whipped topping, thawed and divided 4 1-oz. sqs. semi-sweet baking chocolate Instructions Prepare cake mix according to package directions. Fill greased muffin cups ⅔ full and bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes. Cool...

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Coffee Cream Brownies

Ingredients 3 1-oz. sqs. unsweetened baking chocolate, chopped ½ c. plus 2 T. butter, softened and divided 2 eggs, beaten 1 c. sugar 1 t. vanilla extract ⅔ c. all-purpose flour ¼ t. baking soda 1 t. instant coffee granules ⅓ c. plus 1 T. whipping cream, divided 1 c. powdered sugar 1 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips Instructions In a saucepan...

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Pound Cake S’mores

Ingredients 1 pound cake, sliced 1 to 2 c. mini marshmallows 12-oz. pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips 12-oz. jar caramel ice cream topping ½ to 1 c. chopped walnuts Instructions Place cake slices on an ungreased baking sheet; sprinkle with marshmallows and chocolate chips. Place 4 to 6 inches under broiler; broil for 2 to 3 minutes, or until...

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Carrot Cake

Makes 1 – 9×13 inch cake Ingredients 4 eggs 1¼ cups vegetable oil 2 cups white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 3 cups grated carrots 1 cup chopped pecans ½ cup butter, softened 8 ounces cream cheese, softened 4 cups confectioners’...

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Cinnabon Clone

  PREP 20 mins COOK 15 mins READY IN 3 hrs Ingredients 1 cup warm milk (110 degrees F/45 degrees C) 2 eggs, room temperature ⅓ cup margarine, melted 4½ cups bread flour 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup white sugar 2½ teaspoons bread machine yeast 1 cup brown sugar, packed 2½ tablespoons ground cinnamon ⅓ cup butter, softened 1 (3 ounce) package...

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Chicken Pot Pie

Ingredients 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves – cubed 1 cup sliced carrots 1 cup frozen green peas ½ cup sliced celery ⅓ cup butter ⅓ cup chopped onion ⅓ cup all-purpose flour ½ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon black pepper ¼ teaspoon celery seed 1¾ cups chicken broth ⅔ cup milk 2 (9 inch) unbaked pie crusts Instructions Preheat...

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Donut Mini Muffins

Ingredients ½ cup white sugar ¼ cup margarine, melted ¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ cup milk 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup margarine, melted ½ cup white sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Instructions Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease 24 mini-muffin cups. Mix ½ cup sugar, ¼ cup margarine, and nutmeg...

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Sinful Blueberry Muffins

Ingredients 1½ cups all-purpose flour ¾ cup white sugar ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder ⅓ cup vegetable oil 1 egg ⅓ cup milk 1 cup fresh blueberries ½ cup white sugar ⅓ cup all-purpose flour ¼ cup butter, cubed 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon Instructions Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease muffin cups or line with...

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Tailgating Chili

Ingredients 2 pounds ground beef chuck 1 pound bulk Italian sausage 3 (15 ounce) cans chili beans, drained 1 (15 ounce) can chili beans in spicy sauce 2 (28 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with juice 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste 1 large yellow onion, chopped 3 stalks celery, chopped 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped 1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped 2 green chile peppers, seeded...

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Perfect Pumpkin Dessert

Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk 3 eggs 1 cup white sugar 4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix ¾ cup butter, melted 1½ cups chopped walnuts Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan. In a large bowl, combine pumpkin, milk, eggs, sugar and spice. Mix...

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Chicken Taco Soup

Ingredients 1 onion, chopped 1 (16 ounce) can chili beans 1 (15 ounce) can black beans 1 (15 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer 2 (10 ounce) cans diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained 1 (1.25 ounce) package taco seasoning 3 whole skinless, boneless chicken breasts shredded Cheddar cheese (optional) sour...

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Maine Pumpkin Bread

Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree 4 eggs 1 cup vegetable oil ⅔ cup water 3 cups white sugar 3½ cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking soda 1½ teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ teaspoon ground cloves ¼ teaspoon ground ginger Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and...

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Banana Bread

Ingredients 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup butter ¾ cup brown sugar 2 eggs, beaten 2⅓ cups mashed overripe bananas Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9×5 inch loaf pan. In a large bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. In a separate bowl, cream together...

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Spaghetti Carbonara

Ingredients 1 pound spaghetti 1 tablespoon olive oil 8 slices bacon, diced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, chopped 1 clove garlic, minced ¼ cup dry white wine (optional) 4 eggs ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 pinch salt and black pepper to taste 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese Instructions In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook spaghetti...

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Strawberry Cola Cake

Ingredients 1 box yellow cake mix 1 lg. pkg. strawberry Jello 1 can strawberry soda 1¼ c. boiling water 1 lg. container Cool Whip 1 lg. box instant vanilla pudding 1¼ c. milk Instructions Bake cake mix according to directions in a 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan. Remove from oven; punch holes in cake. Mix strawberry Jello with 1¼ cup boiling water;...

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