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A recipe from my favorite cooking vlogger--Chef John at Foodwishes.com. His sense of humor is kind of folksy and corny, but the cooking is solid and he makes things fun. Anyway, I just tried this recipe for the first time yesterday, and I really like it! It might well be my new favorite pie! There is another chocolate pecan pie recipe on this blog that I posted years ago, and it's still a good one, but I like the texture of this pie even better. It's so simple and so delicious. The video and original recipe are found  here . 1 9-inch pie shell (I used a commercial 8-inch deep dish shell instead and that worked well) 2 eggs 1 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup white sugar 1/2 cup butter 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 1/2 cup roughly chopped pecans For the filling, whisk together two eggs until pale and a little frothy. Then stir in the milk and vanilla until blended. Next add the sugars and the flour a...

The most amazing buttery and flavorful cookies so you might consider preparing a double batch, as they're usually gone in a flash... Yield: (4 dozen) Prep: 10 Mins. Chill: 20 Mins. Bake: 12-14 Mins. INGREDIENTS Cream wet: 1 cup (2 cubes) unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar (no need to sift) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Sift dry: 2-1/4 cups flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/4 teaspoon salt (omit if using salted butter) Addition: 3/4 cup pecans, finely chopped (I did so using my mini-food processor) Coating mixture: 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon METHOD In a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, add the creaming ingredients and mix just until combined. Take care to not over mix. Add the sifted dry ingredients, and again mix just until combined. The dough will be rather dense. Add the finely chopped pecans, and pulse mixer to incorporate. Pour the dough out onto a 16" piece of plastic wrap or parchm...

My Aunt Fae made these terrific cookies as a Christmas gift this year. She knows the way to my heart in combining chocolate, caramel, and pecans. So good! Thanks for the share, Fae! The original recipe comes from therecipecritic.com . 1 cup all-purpose flour ? cup cocoa powder � teaspoon salt � cup butter, softened ? cup sugar 1 large egg, separated, plus 1 additional egg white 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1� cups pecans, finely chopped Caramel Filling: 14 soft caramel candies 3 tablespoons heavy cream Chocolate Drizzle (optional): 2 ounces semi-sweet chocolate 1 teaspoon shortening In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa, and salt. Set aside.  On high speed in a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, beat together butter and sugar for about 2 minutes until light and fluffy. Add egg yolk, milk, and vanilla. Mix until incorporated. Reduce speed to low and add flour mixture until combined. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour.  Whisk egg whi...

You'll think you've died and gone to heaven! A super moist and decadent dessert that will keep you coming back for more... Prep: 30 Mins. Bake/Cook: 30 Mins. Yields: (1) 2-layer 9" cake INGREDIENTS Cake 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened Hershey�s cocoa powder 2 teaspoon instant espresso powder (or instant coffee) 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Pinch of table salt 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/2 cup (1 cube) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup packed dark brown sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 large eggs Frosting 1 (14-oz. can) sweetened condensed milk (not un -sweetened condensed milk) 4 egg yolks, lightly beaten 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) cold butter, cut into cubes 2-1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut (I like to pulse finer in a food processor) 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 cup chopped candied pecans (I do so, separately from the coconut, in a food processor) METHOD Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Spray (2) 9" ro...

This is a pie you should definitely add to your Thanksgiving or pie repertoire. It is very easy to whip up and very rich and yummy. The pie is another winning recipe from Chef John over at FoodWishes.com . You can see a video demonstration here . 1 9-inch pie shell, unbaked 2 eggs 1 cup light brown sugar 1/4 cup white sugar 1/2 cup butter, melted 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1 1/2 cup chopped pecans, roughly chopped Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Using a whisk, beat the eggs until pale-colored, light and frothy. Add the milk and vanilla and give the mixture a stir. Blend in the brown sugar, white sugar, and flour. Then add the hot melted butter and blend together. Finally, add the chopped pecans and mix well. Spread the chocolate chips evenly in the bottom of the pie crust and pour the pecan mixture carefully over the top so that the chocolate chips remain evenly distributed. Bake at 400 degrees for 10 minut...

Nice, warm pecan-streusel coffee cake on a foggy Juneau, Alaska day with a freshly brewed latte is simply divine... Servings: (9-12) Prep: 15 min. Bake: 45 to 50 mins. INGREDIENTS Streusel (halved): 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 cup chopped candied pecans --2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (added to 2nd half) Cake: -Wet Ingredients - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1 egg, beaten 1/4 cup Greek vanilla yogurt 1 cup sour cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract -Dry Ingredients- 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon fine-grain kosher salt METHOD Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Spray a glass 8" square baking dish and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk streusel ingredients (except melted butter, not yet) together and set aside. In a large bowl of a stand mixer, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg, yogurt, sour cream and va...

My lickity-split and delicious fruity jello layered dessert now has a much-less chilling time to under 30 minutes. This process used to take 2 hours for the 1st layer, then overnight for the second in the refrigerator...Whew. This newly created quicker method I've just devised has truly made my day!   Servings: (8 to 10) Prep: 15 Mins. Chilling: 25 Mins. INGREDIENTS 2 (small 3 oz pkgs) strawberry jello 1 cup boiling water 1 (16 oz pkg) frozen whole strawberries, thawed, drained (reserve juice) then cut into quarters 1 (8 oz can) pineapple tidbits-or crushed, drained (reserve juice) 3 slightly ripe bananas, quartered lengthwise and diced 1/4 cup pecans, finely chopped, (optional) 1 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons confectioners' sugar (more or less to your desired sweetness) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract METHOD In a medium bowl, dissolve gelatin in water. Stir in strawberries, pineapple, bananas, and pecans. Add 1/2 cup of reserved strawberry-pineapple juice. Mix to combine. Pour half ...

These candied pecans remind me of Christmas! They smell awesome and taste delicious! Just a word of caution, they are addictive! We eat them by the handful! � cup sugar � cup butter � cup light corn syrup � tsp cinnamon 3 cups pecans Whisk sugar and cinnamon together in a medium sauce pan. Bring sugar mixture, butter, and corn syrup to a boil. Place pecans in a grease 13X9 dish, pour sugar mixture over them and stir. Bake at 300 degrees for about 45 minutes, stirring every 15 minutes.

A portable carrot cake in cookie form...  ~ How divine is this?! ~ Yields: Appx. 3 doz. Prep Time: 10 Mins. Cook Time: 14-16 Mins. INGREDIENTS Cookies: 1/2 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 2 large eggs, beaten 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (8 oz.) can crushed pineapple, undrained 3/4 cup shredded carrots --about 2 medium, scrubbed 1/4 cup shredded apple (I used Braeburn) --about 1/2 unpeeled, cored apple 1/4 cup shredded coconut, chopped finer 1/2 cup raisins 1/4 cup chopped pecans 2-1/4 to 2-1/3 cups all-purpose flour --depending on juiciness of grated carrots and apple 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon fine-grain sea salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon allspice Cream Cheese Glaze: Yields 1 cup 4 oz. whipped cream cheese --does not need to be at room temp 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temp. 1 cup confectioners� sugar --sift through sieve for a smoo...

Melt in your mouth cookies that are superbly airy and tender� Yields: 32 cookies Prep: 10 Mins. Bake: 12 Mins. Melt in your mouth cookies that are superbly airy and tender� INGREDIENTS 2 sticks unsalted butter, at room temperature 2-1/2 cups confectioners� sugar, divided 1 teaspoon bourbon-vanilla extract (or regular vanilla extract ) 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted Pinch of fine-grain sea salt 2 cups pecans, very finely chopped METHOD Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Set aside a couple of baking sheets lined with parchment paper or Silpat liners. With an electric or stand mixer, beat butter, 1/2 cup confectioners� sugar, and bourbon-vanilla extract , until pale yellow and fluffy. Add sifted flour, salt and nuts to batter; and mix to incorporate (if using a hand mixer, you may want to use a spoon at this point), ensuring to scrape sides of bowl. Roll dough into 1" balls. Place on ungreased, lined baking sheets. Bake 12 minutes, until lightly golden. While hot, roll in remaining 1-1/...

A very, very easy recipe to prepare resulting in an incredible pecan pie that will leave your guests raving.. . [Photograph credits and permission via @Polar_Gal on Twitter who requested my recipe, prepared it, then provided this stunning pic ~ Kudos to her!] Servings: (8) Prep. : 15 Mins. Bake: 40 Mins. INGREDIENTS 1 cup dark brown sugar 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 2 large eggs 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 cup chopped pecans; plus more whole pecans for garnish, if desired --1 Unbaked 9� pie shell ( Sandra's Homemade Pie Crust ) METHOD Preheat oven to 400 degrees. In a large bowl, beat eggs until foamy. Stir in melted butter. Stir in brown sugar, granulated sugar, and flour; mix well. Add milk, vanilla, and chopped pecans. Pour filling into an unbaked 9� pie shell (you can prepare  Sandra's Homemade Pie Crust , or use store-bought in the freezer section of the market, and thaw beforehand, as directed...