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Double Chocolate Brownie Bites

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ingredients: 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup cocoa powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt 1 stick unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup packed dark-brown sugar 1/2 cup honey 7 ounces semisweet chocolate, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups) 1/4 cup granulated sugar directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Whisk together flour, cocoa powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium sized bowl and set aside. In a large bowl, beat butter and brown sugar with a mixer on medium speed until pale and fluffy. Add honey, and beat until fluffy. Reduce speed to low. Gradually add flour mixture, and beat until well combined. Mix in chocolate. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Drop heaping teaspoons of dough into granulated sugar. Roll to coat, shaping into balls. Transfer to parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing about 1 inch apart. Bake until tops are cracking and cookies are just set, about 9 minutes. Transfer sheets to wire racks, and let cool. Source

Christmas in a Cookie

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CHRISTMAS IN A COOKIE YIELD: 18 SANDWICH COOKIES INGREDIENTS: Cookie 1 1/4 c. all-purpose unbleached flour 1/2 c. unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. baking powder 3/4 c. (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, room temperature 1 1/2 c. sugar 1 egg sea salt Filling 10 oz. white chocolate 1/4 c. crushed peppermint, plus more for garnish 2 tbsp. salted butter, room temperature 2/3 c. heavy cream For directions please visit  http://www.thefauxmartha.com/2012/12/03/christmas-in-a-cookie/

Seven Layer Christmas Cookies. #Christmas #cookies

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ingredients: 4 large eggs, separated 1 cup sugar 1 (8-oz) can almond paste 2 1/2 sticks (1 1/4 cups) unsalted butter, softened 1 teaspoon almond extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 25 drops red food coloring 25 drops green food coloring 1 (12-oz) jar apricot preserves, heated and strained 7 oz fine-quality bittersweet chocolate (not unsweetened), chopped Special equipment: a heavy-duty stand mixer; a small offset spatula For  preparation please visit  http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Seven-Layer-Cookies-233296

SANDRA'S MILD GREEN-CHILI CHEESY SAUSAGE TATER TOT CASSEROLE

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A simple but addicting breakfast/brunch casserole with country sausage, mild green chilies, cheese and tater tots... Servings: (10) Prep: 10 Mins. Bake: 45 Mins. A simple but addicting breakfast/brunch casserole with sausage, mild green chilies, cheese and tater tots, oh my! INGREDIENTS: 1 lb. ground country style sausage, browned 1 (4 oz. can) mild diced green chilies, drained (or medium-heat for spicier flavor) 2 cups medium shredded cheddar cheese 2 cups milk 3 large eggs, beaten 1-1/2 lbs. frozen crispy Ore Ida tater tots (='s 3/4's of a 2-lb. bag) METHOD Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place sausage in a large skillet, and cook over medium-high heat until evenly brown using a spatula to bread into small bits. Drain, and spread evenly in bottom of a glass 9x13" baking dish. Sprinkle over sausage the diced green chilies, then shredded cheese. In medium bowl, beat the eggs. Add the milk, and mix to combine. Pour mixture over cheese. Top with tater tots, and gently press int...

Vegan Gingerbread Cupcakes � The Best Cupcake Recipes.

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Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups flour 1/2 cup vegan brown sugar 1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 pureed banana 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup molasses 1/4 cup real maple syrup 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 teaspoons lemon juice Directions: Preheat oven to 350F. Line cupcake tins with paper cupcake liners. Gather all ingredients and supplies. In large mixing bowl, sift dry ingredients. In small mixing bowl, mix wet ingredients. Pour wet ingredients into the dry ingredients bowl and mix until all dry ingredients are wet and there are no lumps. Do not over-mix. Fill cupcake liners 1/2 to 2/3 full. Bake 15-20+ minutes or until toothpick comes out clean. Keep watching the oven after 15 minutes. Let cool another 20 minutes, then add icing. Makes 12. Source

Easy Cupcake Decorating for Christmas

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Ingredients Easy Chocolate Cupcakes: 1 box Devil's Food cake mix 3 eggs 1/2 C. oil or melted butter 3/4 C. sour cream 3/4 C. milk 2 tsp. vanilla extract Basic Buttercream: 1 C. butter, softened (or 1/2 C. butter and 8 oz. cream cheese) 3-4 C. powdered sugar food coloring, if needed peppermint extract, if needed (great for the "green" frostings) mini M&M's, Rolos or Reese's Peanut Butter Cups, Red fruit leather strips (Fruit by the Foot), or any other candies you want! For Directions please visit  http://www.yourcupofcake.com/2013/12/easy-cupcake-decorating-for-christmas.html

Yummy Desserts for the Holiday Season {Christmas}

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We've found some fun treats and desserts to share with you. Some take a little more work than other, all look delicious! Recipes are included with each one. This snowman family is so cute! You make them by stacking cupcakes.  The trees are stacked cupcakes too. Click Here to get the details Who doesn't like Oreo cookies?  This recipe just kicked them up a notch. White chocolate and peppermint? Get the recipe Here Peppermint cream bites...don't they that look yummy!  Easy to make but impressive in the presentation.  Get the recipe Here View More Yummy Desserts