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National Unicorn Day Recipes

Unicorn Swirl Cupcakes Makes Approximately 12 Cupcakes Ingredients 1 and 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup sugar 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup milk 1/4 cup vegetable oil 2 tablespoons vanilla extract 1 large egg 1/2 cup water 12 Edible Gold Sugar Unicorn Horns Rainbow Swirl Piping Bag 12 Mini Marshmallows Gold Sugar Sprinkles Directions Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a cupcake pan with liners. Add the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt to a large bowl and combine. Set aside. Add the milk, vegetable oil, vanilla extract and eggs to a medium sized bowl and whisk to combine. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until well combined. Slowly add the water to the batter and mix until well combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to make…

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April 9, 2021

Chip & Dip Day

Loose Dips Sink Chips! Here are some great dip recipes for National Chip & Dip Day, or really any snack time! Dip some tortillas in fresh salsa Serves 6-8 Ingredients 8 Roma tomatoes, quartered, deseeded and chopped 2 tsp. minced garlic per child’s bowl 1 each 4 oz. canned green chiles, minced and drained 1…

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March 24, 2021

St. Patrick’s Day Sugar Cookies

Prep Time 30 mins Cook Time 13-14 mins Ingredients 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 3/4 cups sugar 1 large egg, room temperature 1/3 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon mint extract (optional) 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 tablespoons cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 tsp cream of tartar 1/8 teaspoon salt Green food coloring to color frosting, optional Frosting 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 2/3 teaspoon vanilla extract 2.5 cups powdered sugar, plus more as…

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March 17, 2021

Baking with Girl Scout Cookies

Caramel deLite (Samoa) Cupcakes Ingredients for the Cupcakes 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 4 1/2 tablespoons corn starch 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup butter room temperature 1 1/2 cups sugar 3 eggs room temperature 1 tablespoon vanilla 1 1/4 cup sour cream Ingredients for Ganache 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream boiling Ingredients for Caramel Frosting 1 cup butter 4 cups powdered sugar 1/2 cup caramel sauce homemade or store bought 1 teaspoon vanilla For the Topping 12 Samoa Girl Scout Cookies halved 1 cup 2 1/2 ounces sweetened coconut flakes, toasted and slightly crushed Caramel sauce Directions: Make the cupcakes. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F and line cupcake pans with paper liners. In a mixing bowl, combine flour, cornstarch, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. In the bowl of a standing electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter and sugar until light and creamy. Add in the eggs one at a time, beating to incorporate each. Add in the vanilla…

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March 11, 2021

Super Bowl Football Calzones

Servings 4 Ingredients Half of your Way Cool DoughFlour for dusting counter1 Egg beaten1 1/2 cups Mozzarella Cheese, shreddedWay Cool red sauceOPTIONAL: add in your own favorite toppings like pepperoni From Your Kitchen Parchment paper or aluminum foilCookie SheetLarge BowlSharp knife or pizza cutterlarge dinner forkPastry Brush, Optional Directions Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Roll…

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February 3, 2021

“Cherry” Glad it’s 2021! Cocktail

It’s a little sweet and a little sour just like 2020 was! Salute to 2021! Mary Matthews Makes 2 cocktailsIngredients 2 ounces cherry simple syrup10 ounces champagne (or prosecco)Cherries to garnish1 Lemon (zested and juiced)1/4 Cup Sugar Instructions Zest the lemon making sure to only zest the yellow outside no white pith, and combine with…

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December 31, 2020

Chocolate Bourbon Mini Cheesecakes

A simple and delicious dessert to ring in the new year or anytime you are looking for a little indulgence. The bourbon is optional and easy to omit to make these rich chocolatey treats too. Mary Matthews 12 mini cheesecakes. (Muffin Cup size), Bake time 35 Minutes Ingredients 12 each muffin cup linersMuffin tin Chocolate…

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December 31, 2020

Reindeer Pop

makes 12 pops photo credit: https://onelittleproject.com/ Ingredients 1 package melting chocolate (almond bark)12 marshmallows24 small pretzels24 candy eyes12 cinnamon red hot candiesEquipment: 12 lollipop sticks Directions Melt chocolate according to package directions.Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Skewer a marshmallow on each lollipop stick then dip it into the melted chocolate so it’s thoroughly covered….

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December 14, 2020

Melted Snowmen

TIME: 20 minutes SERVINGS: 12 Ingredients 1 package White Melting Chocolate12 Mini Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups24 Wilton Candy EyesOrange Sprinkles or tic-tacs for noses36 Red Hot Candy12 Pretzel Sticks Directions Line a cookie tray with either a silicone baking mat or wax paperMelt chocolate according to the directions on the packageCut the peanut butter cups…

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December 14, 2020

Thanksgiving Countdown

A Thanksgiving timeline to help keep you organized so you can enjoy dinner with your family this year! Monday or Tuesday of Thanksgiving Week The Turkey If you just bought the frozen turkey, defrost it NOW. If you plan on brining your bird, it is time to start that as well, Defrost Do you have frozen prep…

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November 23, 2020

Thanksgiving Side Dish Show Stoppers

It’s that time of year again, time to plan your Thanksgiving dinner. Here are some of our favorite side dishes to try this year. These recipes have been modified to better serve 4-6, as many of us will be creating memories around smaller tables this year. Please feel free to pass along to family you…

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November 18, 2020

Dinner on the Table in 30! Bacon and Pumpkin Gnocchi

Active:30 mins Total:30 mins Servings:4 Mary Matthews Ingredients 2 slices bacon, thinly sliced1 (1 lb.) package shelf-stable gnocchi1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil1 tablespoon butter1 chopped large shallot or small onion1-2 cloves garlic, minced1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage, plus more for garnish1/4 cup chicken stock3/4 cup heavy cream3 tablespoons cream cheese softened1 cup unseasoned canned pumpkin1/4…

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November 13, 2020