HOMEMADE PEPPERMINT PATTIES
2½ cups confectioners’ sugar 1½ tablespoons light corn syrup 1½ tablespoons water ½ teaspoon pure peppermint extract 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening Kosher salt 10 ounces 70% cacao bittersweet chocolate, chopped 1 cup or more crushed peppermint candy In bowl of an...
CRANBERRY PECAN POUND CAKE
1 cup chopped pecans 1½ cups fresh or dried cranberries 2 cups sugar 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature 5 large eggs ¼ cup sour cream ¼ cup orange liqueur or orange juice 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 teaspoon grated orange peel 1¼ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup...
MIMI’S VANILLA WAFER FRUITCAKE
My mother was truly a wonderful cook, and giving homemade treats for Christmas brought her so much joy, and the recipients were always delighted. She loved to try new recipes from all of her favorite ladies’ magazines, and this recipe probably came from one of...
BLUE CHEESE PUFFS
4 tablespoons butter ¼ cup water ¾ cup plain flour 3 large eggs, room temperature ¼ pound blue cheese, crumbled 1 tablespoon coarse ground salt Preheat oven to 400 degrees and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. In a have-bottomed saucepan, bring butter...