Recipes tagged with « Holiday Treats »
Festive Mini Cupcakes
Mini cupcakes baked in a muffin tin lined with paper. Uses cake mix base changed to a yellow mix, replaces buttermilk with sour cream, and adds fresh lemon zest for brightness. Fold rainbow sprinkles in carefully to keep colors distinct. Baked at moderate heat slightly longer for even rise. Frosted with whipped cream cheese buttercream for tang and texture. Sprinkles repeat on top for crunch and color contrast. Test doneness by toothpick and subtle golden edges. Recipes focusing on texture, timing, and flavor twists. Serves plenty for a crowd.
Holiday Cookie Mix Jar
Layered dry ingredients assembled in a quart mason jar to create a ready-to-bake cookie mix. Flour, cornstarch, leaveners, and salt form the base. Brown and white sugars build sweetness and texture. Semisweet chocolate chunks and colorful candy coated chocolates top it off. The jar can sit as a gift or pantry staple. When baked with butter, egg, and vanilla, it makes chewy, colorful cookies with contrast between tender crumb and crunchy chips. Store leftovers in airtight container or freeze. A straightforward mix that requires only a few pantry staples and a reliable oven.
Almond Snowball Cookies
Crisp almond cookies coated in double powdered sugar, featuring a subtle twist with toasted hazelnuts and oat flour. Mix of soft butter and ground nuts creates a tender but sturdy texture. Visual cues key: golden edges, cracking sugar coating. Adjusted sugar amounts to balance oat flour mildness. Classic shaping method ensures even size and baking. Replace half butter with coconut oil for dairy-free. Store airtight; freezes well. Technique tips on creaming and rolling for perfect texture. Use visual doneness, not strict timing.