Desserts

Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Maraschino Cherry Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup maraschino cherries, drained well 2/3 cup chocolate chips Directions Mix flour and salt, set aside. Cream the butter with the powdered sugar, mix […]

Celtic Irish Crumble with Whiskey Cream Sauce

Celtic Irish Crumble with Whiskey Cream Sauce

This recipe was a recipe found somewhere on the internet and adjusted to my family’s liking. I used Jameson Irish whiskey and Quaker 1-minute oats because I could not locate Irish oatmeal. The baking time can be adjusted to suit your taste on the texture […]

Snickerdoodles

Snickerdoodles

Ingredients 1/2 cup salted butter, softened 1/2 cup shortening 1 1/2 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon fine salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon Directions Preheat […]

Loaded Brownies

Loaded Brownies

Ingredients 1 stick butter, melted 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 3 ounces sweetened coconut 1 1/4 cups pecan pieces 1 cup chocolate chips 1 can sweetened condensed milk Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix butter and crumbs; press firmly in a 9”x13” greased pan. […]

Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 2 3/4 cups sugar, divided 4 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon 3/4 cup chopped pecans (optional) Directions Preheat […]

Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon Rolls

This is an amazing cinnamon roll recipe. The first time I made these cinnamon rolls, my family was completely hooked. Cinnabon has nothing on these little guys! I sometimes add raisins at my husband’s request since he loves them that way, but feel free to […]

Scottish Shortbread Cookies

Scottish Shortbread Cookies

This is a very simple and super tasty cookie recipe. The dough is very easy to handle when rolling out, especially if you roll it out on lightly floured parchment. I use a 1 1/2 inch round cookie cutter, and it makes about 40 cookies. […]

Cream Cheese Frosting

Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients ½ cup unsalted butter, softened 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups powdered sugar, plus more as needed Directions In large bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed 2 to 3 minutes, scraping […]

Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Muffins

Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Muffins

I started making this muffin recipe a few months before my daughter’s wedding. Everyone loved them, so I made them as part of their wedding breakfast. They are easy to make and don’t require a mixer. Pay close attention to the directions here, there is […]

Marbled Cheesecake

Marbled Cheesecake

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs 3 tablespoons sugar 1/3 cup butter, melted 4 (8-ounce packages) cream cheese, softened 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips, melted Directions Heat oven to 325°F. Mix chocolate graham crumbs, […]