WAY COOL RECIPE BLOG

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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…

Cook time 30 mins Yield: 4 servings Mary Matthews Ingredients For the Glaze (chicken): 2 Tablespoons olive oil2 Tablespoons unsalted butter, melted2 Tablespoons honey2 Tablespoons brown sugar1 Tablespoon Dijon mustard1½ teaspoons minced garlic (about 3 cloves)½ teaspoon dried oregano½ teaspoon dried basilsalt and pepper, to taste8 each skin-on chicken drumsticks (2 per person) For the Vegetables: 1 pound…

Mary Matthews Serves 2-4 There are 2 versions of the soup below, the one I actually made ingredients listed first, and also more common ingredients variations listed second. The directions are for my version so just substitute when needed.  Ingredients Broth Base  2 Tablespoons coconut oil or vegetable oil1 large shallot or 1/2 yellow onion,…