Shortbread crust, chocolate ganache and salted-caramel make these tartlets an irresistibly decadent dessert! Hi everyone! It’s Mallory from Total Noms and I’m really happy to be able to be guest posting on Java Cupcake today! Betsy and I first became buddies when she graciously guest posted for me while I was out on my honeymoon …
Posts from: December 2013
Learn to make rich and delicious homemade brown sugar with just two simple ingredients and only 10 minutes! This food is perfect for sweetening up any recipe. Hi everyone! I’m Brandi from BranAppetit, and I’m so happy to be here sharing one of my favorite kitchen fixes. If you’re anything like me, you forget to …
These Sweet Potato Cupcakes aren’t your ordinary cupcake! They are filled with cinnamon, nutmeg, brown sugar then are topped with a marshmallow frosting and are sure to please the sweet potato-lover in your life! I am in love with sweet potatoes. Seriously. I could probably eat them several times a week with dinner if …
Crisp chocolate & peppermint cookies covered in smooth white chocolate and topped with peppermint candy make these Peppermint Chocolate Cookies the perfect Christmas treat! We’ve finally made it to the end of 12 Days of Cookies! It’s been such a fun month sharing with you some of my favorite Christmas and holiday cookies that I’m …
Cake-like cookies made with fresh lemon and ricotta then topped with a tart lemon glaze make these Lemon Ricotta Cookies an irresistible holiday treat! I can’t take credit for this recipe. In fact, I had never heard of Lemon Ricotta Cookies before I made them this holiday season. When preparing for this series, I asked …
Light and airy, these peppermint meringues are are soft with a crisp texture and are a delightful, delicate treat for the Holidays. This was the first time I’ve ever made meringue cookies, and although they weren’t perfect…. they were super delicious! Pillows of peppermint that melted in my mouth with each bite. So yum! I …
These Raspberry Thumbprints make the perfect holiday cookie! They have a crumbly butter cookie base, are rolled in chopped nuts, and topped with sweet raspberry jam. Food has never tasted so good! The first thumbprint cookie I ever made was about 15 years ago with my friend Sarah. Sarah and I met in 2000 in …
These molasses cookies are the perfect mix of chewy and full of flavor. A classic cookie that will never go out of style, they are a great addition to any food spread. Day 8 of 12 Days of Cookies is here! I can’t believe we’re more than half way through the series… time sure flies …
Lebkuchen, a popular food during the holidays and Christmas, is a traditional German cookie filled with almonds, spices, honey and candied orange peel. Lebkuchen has been around for centuries and is still enjoyed by many today. If you’re looking for a delicious and festive treat this holiday season, be sure to try some lebkuchen! I …
These soft, nutmeg and eggnog cookies with creamy eggnog filling are the perfect cookie for the eggnog lover in your life! I’ve had a pint of eggnog in my refrigerator for about 10 days now. I don’t even drink eggnog. But… I have baked with it in the past. Last year I made cinnamon eggnog …