These are wonderful mocha cookies rolled in powdered sugar. MOCHA NUT BUTTER COOKIES 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter1/2 cup granulated sugar2 teaspoons instant espresso powder1 Tablespoon water2 teaspoons vanilla1-3/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups finely chopped pecans or walnutsPowdered sugar 1. Heat oven to 325 degrees. Line baking sheets […]
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Saturday Recipe for 12-18-10
Even into her 90’s, my grandmother would love making this luscious fudge and giving it away for gifts. I still have the original recipe card in her writing with this recipe. GRAM’S PEANUT BUTTER FUDGE 2 pounds confectioners sugar1/2 cup butter1 can (12 ounces) evaporated milk1 jar (7 ounces) marshmallow creme1 jar (18 ounces) creamy […]
Sweets to the Sweets
Shakespeare must have had a sweet tooth. The old saying “Sweets to the Sweets” is from Hamlet. Even way back in history, people loved sweets. If you want to give some sweets to your sweets this holiday season, then this charming book is a must. It’s a candy-lover’s dream come true. The author says that […]
A Supreme Holiday Cookbook
The title is not completely visible in this photo, but this cookbook is from Time-Life books. If you ever see any cookbook from the Time-Life series, grab it and run to the kitchen. The Holiday Cookbook is the offspring of Time-Life Books’ magnificent “Foods of the World” series, which was a 27-volume library of decadent culinary […]
The Best Things Come in Small Packages
Bite-sized anything is popular these days, but when it comes to charm and elegance, nothing can beat bite-sized desserts. Huge elaborate cakes may be a vision to behold, but most people would rather grab a variety of delectable little morsels. Miniatures have a special kind of appeal. Someone may not want to indulge in a […]
It’s in the Bag – or rather- Freezer
I have many appetizer and hors d’oeuvre cookbooks that contain recipes for freezing, but this is the only one on my shelves where every recipe is completely about freezing hors d’oeuvres. If you are planning a Christmas or New Year’s party and need plenty of hors d’oeuvres, just imagine how nice it would be to […]
Visions of Sugarplums: The Book and the Giveaway!
Even the title of this classic cookbook makes me happy. It takes me back to the dozens and dozens of times I would sit on my grandmother’s lap and she would read me “T’was the Night Before Christmas” with the passage, “The children were nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of sugarplums danced in their heads.” […]
