Ingredients: 2 medium bananas, ripe 1/4 cup pitted dates, such as Medjool 2 cups almond milk 2 teaspoons chia seeds, soaked if time allows (see Recipe Note) 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom 1/2 lime, juiced 4 ice cubes Dash of cinnamon Dash of sea salt Directions: Combine all ingredients in a blender and purée on… Continue reading Banana-Date Smoothie
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Citrus Shortbread Cookies
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup butter, softened 3/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1 tablespoon grated orange zest, or more to taste 2 cups sweetened dried cranberries, chopped Directions: Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl; set aside.… Continue reading Citrus Shortbread Cookies
Beth’s Spicy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup butter flavored shortening 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 cups rolled oats 1 cup raisins Directions:… Continue reading Beth’s Spicy Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Macaron (French Macaroon)
Ingredients: 3 egg whites 1/4 cup white sugar 1 2/3 cups confectioners’ sugar 1 cup finely ground almonds Directions: Line a baking sheet with a silicone baking mat. Beat egg whites in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment until whites are foamy; beat in white sugar and continue beating until… Continue reading Macaron (French Macaroon)
Almond Macaroon Nests
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup butter, room temperature 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, room temperature 1 cup white sugar 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups flaked coconut 2 drops red food coloring (optional) 2 drops yellow food coloring (optional) 1 cup chocolate coated peanuts Directions:… Continue reading Almond Macaroon Nests
St. Patrick's Day Sugar Cookies
Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar 1 cup butter, softened 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon almond extract 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 egg yolk 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour Directions: In a large bowl, combine the sugar, butter, cream cheese, salt, almond and vanilla extracts, and egg yolk.… Continue reading St. Patrick's Day Sugar Cookies
No Bake Cookies
Ingredients: 2 cups white sugar 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 cup margarine 1/2 cup milk 1 pinch salt 3 cups quick cooking oats 1/2 cup peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: In a saucepan bring sugar, cocoa, margarine, milk, and salt to a rapid boil for 1 minute. Add quick cooking oats,… Continue reading No Bake Cookies
Raspberry Almond Kiss Cookies
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 cup white sugar for decoration 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 tablespoon milk 4 teaspoons raspberry jam 40 milk chocolate… Continue reading Raspberry Almond Kiss Cookies
The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups butter, softened 2 cups white sugar 4 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 5 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon salt Directions: In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt. Cover, and… Continue reading The Best Rolled Sugar Cookies
Cranberry Honey Drop Cookies
Ingredients: 1 cup dried cranberries 3/4 cup honey 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 egg, beaten 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 3/4 + 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon table salt Directions: Preheat the oven to 375°F. Put the cranberries in a small bowl and cover them with… Continue reading Cranberry Honey Drop Cookies