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December 1, 2020
10 Cup Cookies
More is more
when it comes to these loaded peanut butter-oat cookies! They're crisp on the edges and chewy in the middle with a bite of tart dried cranberries. A high yield recipe like this one makes plenty to package and give.
Hello December! Today begins a month-long sweets fest here on the blog, and I could not be more excited to share some of my new favorite recipes with you. This year, let's celebrate and take comfort in all the good food the holidays bring. I think we all deserve it!
This cookie recipe has been around for a while and originated from Taste of Home, but it was new to me. Talk about love at first batch! Ten Cup cookies are chock-full of chips, nuts, oats, and peanut butter. My variation uses dried cranberries instead of raisins, because they add a pop of color and taste a little more Christmassy to me. Continued, click to read more...
Hello December! Today begins a month-long sweets fest here on the blog, and I could not be more excited to share some of my new favorite recipes with you. This year, let's celebrate and take comfort in all the good food the holidays bring. I think we all deserve it!
This cookie recipe has been around for a while and originated from Taste of Home, but it was new to me. Talk about love at first batch! Ten Cup cookies are chock-full of chips, nuts, oats, and peanut butter. My variation uses dried cranberries instead of raisins, because they add a pop of color and taste a little more Christmassy to me. Continued, click to read more...
November 29, 2020
Gifts For The Baker On Your List!
These gifts will bring a smile, and will make the holiday sweeter for the baker on your list!
Season's Greetings, friends! It's hard to believe that Thanksgiving 2020 is now a memory. I hope you all were able to celebrate or at least dine accordingly. Ours was quieter than usual with just two people and three little dogs begging under the table, but it was meaningful all the same.
December is almost here, and I'm so ready for all things Christmas! In the spirit of the giving season, I decided to put together a gift guide of some of my favorite things. There's a mix of practical items, tools, and some fun things, too! Or, if you're more into making homemade gifts this year, be sure to check out my Holiday Flipbook embedded at the end of this post. It has lots of my holiday recipes from seasons past all in one place (with clickable links!)
Please note that this post is not sponsored, but contains affiliate links. I only recommend products and services that I've had the chance to use personally, or that I think will be beneficial to the readers of Sprinkle Bakes. Now - on to the shopping! Continued, click to read more...
October 28, 2020
Poached Pear Vol au Vents
This elegant, seasonal dessert will be the perfect ending to your Thanksgiving Day feast. Flaky puff pastry cases hold pockets of white wine-caramel pastry cream, and a fork tender poached pear rests on top of each puff.
I'm always an advocate for individual desserts, mostly because I enjoy having a mini cake or pie all to myself. Something about it feels special, like a bit more thought and effort went into composing the end result on my plate. These pear puffs may look like they took a lot of effort, but they didn't!
Believe it or not, this recipe came to me in a dream. This happens occasionally. I will bake all night in my sleep and wake up (tired) with a new recipe that I need to get out of my brain and into real life. This one has three parts, but each is a simple fix. All the components can be made ahead and assembled before serving.
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October 27, 2020
Six Spooky Cocktails for a Spirited Halloween!
Bring the boo(ze) this Halloween with a sweet, spirited cocktail! These six sips are easy to concoct for an evening of magic and mischief.
I can't believe Halloween is this weekend! It's one of my favorite holidays, and my excitement always escalates the closer we get to Trick-or-Treat time. We're celebrating in low-key fashion this year, but I'm still planning to make our night extra-special with a triple feature of Beetlejuice, Frankenweenie, and Corpse Bride. And! I'm mixing up some scary good cocktails to go with our feast of sweets!
All of these cocktails were developed especially for HGTV.com, and all of the recipes are linked in this blog post. Let's dig in!Continued, click to read more...
October 21, 2020
Six Spooky Treats for a Sweet Halloween!
No tricks here - only treats! Browse a bevy of spooky sweets that are perfect for your next Halloween party or fall gathering!
October 31st is just around the corner and I've been spending some time getting well-equipped for the occasion. I've been on the all-important Halloween candy-buying spree (and eating too much of it), I've haunted the house with bats and spider décor - and most importantly - I've developed some fun new recipes that are so Halloween party appropriate!
My friends at HGTV.com asked me to whip up some ghoulishly good party treats for the website, which are all featured and linked in this blog post!Continued, click to read more...
October 5, 2020
Butternut Amaretto Bundtlettes
These little Butternut Squash Bundt Cakes are moist and tender beyond words! Butternut squash puree gives them a soft crumb while amaretto-butter syrup saturates them with flavor. A drape of marigold-hued glaze makes them beautiful for fall.
Hello, friends! It's been a while since I last posted here. I've been making lots of winter holiday goodies that I can't wait to show you! Cute things are in store, and I'm excited for all the sweet things to come.
I've also been developing fall recipes and enjoying all the warm spices that create wonderful fragrance in my kitchen. These little butternut bundts have been a recent favorite. They're a new take on my favorite pumpkin bundt cake, but they're made with butternut squash puree instead of pumpkin puree. Continued, click to read more...
August 26, 2020
Cherry Tomato Jam
This sweet spread is an easy way to enjoy summer's tomato harvest long after the season has ended. Add it to a charcuterie board for a gourmet touch, or gift a jar to your favorite epicure.
I first tasted cherry tomato jam many years ago at a local brasserie, where they served it alongside grilled calamari and an array of house cured meats on a charcuterie board. What a revelation! It was so wonderfully sweet and summery, and its flavor harmonized with everything on my plate. Each time I dined there I made sure to order something that had tomato jam as an accompaniment.
This year I planted cherry tomatoes in my little 6' x 11' garden outside the workshop with designs to replicate my favorite tomato jam. And boy, did I ever have a bumper crop!
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I first tasted cherry tomato jam many years ago at a local brasserie, where they served it alongside grilled calamari and an array of house cured meats on a charcuterie board. What a revelation! It was so wonderfully sweet and summery, and its flavor harmonized with everything on my plate. Each time I dined there I made sure to order something that had tomato jam as an accompaniment.
This year I planted cherry tomatoes in my little 6' x 11' garden outside the workshop with designs to replicate my favorite tomato jam. And boy, did I ever have a bumper crop!
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August 7, 2020
Sandcastle Cake
Layers of brown sugar cake, sea salt caramel frosting, and a sandy graham cracker exterior make this cake a beach lover's dream!
I've been meaning to share this cake I made for Food Network for a while now, and I guess I'd better get to it because time's a wastin' ! I can't believe we're already in the last full month of summer.
If you're like me and didn't make it to the beach this year, this cake is a nice consolation. I admit - I've had many slices of this cake and it is delicious! I may even dedicate a whole blog post to its sea salt caramel frosting (it's that good!). And! It's so fun to build. Yes - it's a little involved and has a few steps, but its general construction involves ice cream cones, sugar cubes, and lots of graham cracker crumbs.
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I've been meaning to share this cake I made for Food Network for a while now, and I guess I'd better get to it because time's a wastin' ! I can't believe we're already in the last full month of summer.
If you're like me and didn't make it to the beach this year, this cake is a nice consolation. I admit - I've had many slices of this cake and it is delicious! I may even dedicate a whole blog post to its sea salt caramel frosting (it's that good!). And! It's so fun to build. Yes - it's a little involved and has a few steps, but its general construction involves ice cream cones, sugar cubes, and lots of graham cracker crumbs.
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August 5, 2020
Depression Era Peanut Butter Bread
This quick bead was inspired by a 1932 cookbook recipe and uses simple pantry ingredients. It's rich with peanut butter flavor and can be endlessly varied with a smear of your favorite spread.
I'm slightly late to the game with this recipe, as the original was posted to Reddit last year and became internet famous during quarantine. It harks back to a 1930's Five Roses Flour cookbook published at the height of the Great Depression, and contains recipes for home cooks who may not have a large stock of fresh ingredients.
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I'm slightly late to the game with this recipe, as the original was posted to Reddit last year and became internet famous during quarantine. It harks back to a 1930's Five Roses Flour cookbook published at the height of the Great Depression, and contains recipes for home cooks who may not have a large stock of fresh ingredients.
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July 29, 2020
Almond Genoise Mini Cakes
These Jordan almond-topped mini cakes are perfect for intimate wedding receptions and baby showers. They are delicious with bright almond flavor and will make your table beautiful!
A few of my friends are currently navigating the process of planning a wedding during this time, when availability of resources and venues are questionable at best. Many are opting for smaller celebrations and backyard gatherings with immediate family and friends. One thing is for sure, love will never be cancelled, and should always be celebrated! And I'm in favor of making these intimate gatherings even more special.
With this in mind, I decided to whip up some small-scale fancy cakes that could be served as an alternative to a towering wedding cake. They have distinctive almond flavor - which to me is the flavor of wedding cake. Each cake has a single, beautiful Jordan almond on top, and edible gold leaf for some sparkle. Small but special - that's the motto!
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A few of my friends are currently navigating the process of planning a wedding during this time, when availability of resources and venues are questionable at best. Many are opting for smaller celebrations and backyard gatherings with immediate family and friends. One thing is for sure, love will never be cancelled, and should always be celebrated! And I'm in favor of making these intimate gatherings even more special.
With this in mind, I decided to whip up some small-scale fancy cakes that could be served as an alternative to a towering wedding cake. They have distinctive almond flavor - which to me is the flavor of wedding cake. Each cake has a single, beautiful Jordan almond on top, and edible gold leaf for some sparkle. Small but special - that's the motto!
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