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Heather Baird's Blog, page 32
February 8, 2020
Whiskey Butter Toffee
Equal parts sugar and real butter account for the rich flavor and beautiful golden color in this classic candy.
This crunchy candy is bursting with buttery flavor punctuated with notes of oak and cherry, thanks to a shot of bourbon whiskey. Good toffee requires very few ingredients to make and depends on 1:1 ratio of sugar and real butter for its outstanding flavor and deep hue.
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This crunchy candy is bursting with buttery flavor punctuated with notes of oak and cherry, thanks to a shot of bourbon whiskey. Good toffee requires very few ingredients to make and depends on 1:1 ratio of sugar and real butter for its outstanding flavor and deep hue.
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January 31, 2020
Strawberry Chocolate Chip Love Spell Cake
Charm your beloved on Valentine's Day with a slice of Strawberry-Chocolate Chip Love Spell Cake! White cake is studded with mini chocolate chips and layered with strawberry filling to celebrate the season's most admired flavors.
I believe it was Oscar Wilde who opined about life imitating art. I agree, and if you need an example, look no further than this cake. It was inspired by a painting called " Love Spells " from one of my favorite artists. If you've never browsed the art of Janet Hill, then prepare to be delighted ( click ). She has a wonderful way of setting a mysterious scene, conveying nostalgia, and doing so with an effervescent spirit. There are times when I glimpse something personal and familiar in her paintings, and I think that's probably true for many admirers of her work.
Under the painting's spell, I fell in love with the heart-topped dome cake at first sight. I could only guess what the inside of the cake might be like, but the strawberries depicted at the bottom edge gave me a clue.
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I believe it was Oscar Wilde who opined about life imitating art. I agree, and if you need an example, look no further than this cake. It was inspired by a painting called " Love Spells " from one of my favorite artists. If you've never browsed the art of Janet Hill, then prepare to be delighted ( click ). She has a wonderful way of setting a mysterious scene, conveying nostalgia, and doing so with an effervescent spirit. There are times when I glimpse something personal and familiar in her paintings, and I think that's probably true for many admirers of her work.
Under the painting's spell, I fell in love with the heart-topped dome cake at first sight. I could only guess what the inside of the cake might be like, but the strawberries depicted at the bottom edge gave me a clue.
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January 23, 2020
Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies
These soft strawberry cookies are semi-homemade using a shortcut with boxed cake mix. Dress them up for Valentine's Day with colorful confetti sprinkles and heart quins.
It's not often that I bake with prepackaged cake mixes, but I'm certainly not against using them. I've learned that a box can be a helpful shortcut for busy cooks - and tasty! - provided the right other ingredients are used along with the mix.
These cookies are a good example of such a shortcut. They are as tasty as they are cute, and quick to make.
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It's not often that I bake with prepackaged cake mixes, but I'm certainly not against using them. I've learned that a box can be a helpful shortcut for busy cooks - and tasty! - provided the right other ingredients are used along with the mix.
These cookies are a good example of such a shortcut. They are as tasty as they are cute, and quick to make.
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December 28, 2019
Champagne Ganache Stuffed Cherries
These party-ready cherries are filled with champagne-spiked white chocolate ganache and presented on a tray as single bite sweets. Serve them alongside flutes of champagne.
The most delicious treats are often the simplest, and there's nothing simpler or tastier than the pairing of fresh fruit and chocolate.
I wanted to whip up something elegant and satisfying in a single bite - especially for those looking to curb indulgences after all of the Christmas feasting. This recipe came to me when I found a bag of beautiful jumbo red cherries at the market.
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The most delicious treats are often the simplest, and there's nothing simpler or tastier than the pairing of fresh fruit and chocolate.
I wanted to whip up something elegant and satisfying in a single bite - especially for those looking to curb indulgences after all of the Christmas feasting. This recipe came to me when I found a bag of beautiful jumbo red cherries at the market.
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December 24, 2019
Champagne Jelly Shots with Pomegranate Bursting Boba
This sweet, boozy Champagne jelly holds a fun surprise - fruity bursting boba! It's a toast-worthy treat for New Year's Eve and beyond!
Cheers from me to you, especially if you've been keeping up with my daily advent for the past 24 days this December! It has truly been a sweet month in more ways than one.
I had so much fun developing this final recipe for Christmas, but it is absolutely perfect for New Year's Eve, too. Champagne Jelly with Bursting Boba is both tasty and entertaining!
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Cheers from me to you, especially if you've been keeping up with my daily advent for the past 24 days this December! It has truly been a sweet month in more ways than one.
I had so much fun developing this final recipe for Christmas, but it is absolutely perfect for New Year's Eve, too. Champagne Jelly with Bursting Boba is both tasty and entertaining!
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December 23, 2019
DIY Vanilla Salt
Vanilla Salt is the perfect gift for the gourmet in your life. A sprinkle will elevate all kinds of sweets!
Sea salt alone is a wonderful addition to all kinds of baked goods and confectionery, but vanilla salt adds a distinctive creamy note and luscious aroma. It's sold in all kinds of kitchen specialty shops and online, but it's so easy to DIY at home!
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Sea salt alone is a wonderful addition to all kinds of baked goods and confectionery, but vanilla salt adds a distinctive creamy note and luscious aroma. It's sold in all kinds of kitchen specialty shops and online, but it's so easy to DIY at home!
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December 22, 2019
Christmas Kiss Cookies
These red and green-sprinkled cookies look like they came straight from Candy Land, and will add a splash of holiday color to your table!
If you're looking for a cookie with plenty of eye appeal, then these will be the star of your giveaway cookie trays. Holiday sprinkles practically glow on these dark chocolate morsels!
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If you're looking for a cookie with plenty of eye appeal, then these will be the star of your giveaway cookie trays. Holiday sprinkles practically glow on these dark chocolate morsels!
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December 21, 2019
20 Quick and Easy Holiday Candy Recipes To Make And Give
Need a homemade gift in a hurry? These recipes are easy to make and taste terrific!
I'm doing something a little different today. I decided to search the Sprinkle Bakes archives and pull together some of my favorite low-lift recipes. The closer we get to Christmas, the more I rely on these recipes that require few ingredients and take very little time to put together. Most are no-cook, no-bake treats that depend on nothing more than a microwave and a chill in the fridge.
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3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Marshmallow Candy is a treat I make year-round, but it's especially good for Christmas candy trays. It's a smooth and creamy treat with marshmallows that give it a bouncy quality. Totally addictive!
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I'm doing something a little different today. I decided to search the Sprinkle Bakes archives and pull together some of my favorite low-lift recipes. The closer we get to Christmas, the more I rely on these recipes that require few ingredients and take very little time to put together. Most are no-cook, no-bake treats that depend on nothing more than a microwave and a chill in the fridge.
Let's jump right in!
3 Ingredient Peanut Butter Marshmallow Candy is a treat I make year-round, but it's especially good for Christmas candy trays. It's a smooth and creamy treat with marshmallows that give it a bouncy quality. Totally addictive!
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December 20, 2019
Croq Tele Cookies
Croq-Télé (loosely translated, TV crunch) are French snacking cookies that are unbelievably buttery and salty-sweet. Once you start eating them, it's hard to stop!
Time flies when you're having fun, which means December has been extra fun! We're just a few days away from Christmas and I'm getting in as much cookie-making as possible. Although these cookies don't look fancy, they are truly special. If I were writing Sea Salt Sweet all over again, I'd have to include my own rendition of these in the book. They are buttery and salty-sweet, which makes them so snackable!
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Time flies when you're having fun, which means December has been extra fun! We're just a few days away from Christmas and I'm getting in as much cookie-making as possible. Although these cookies don't look fancy, they are truly special. If I were writing Sea Salt Sweet all over again, I'd have to include my own rendition of these in the book. They are buttery and salty-sweet, which makes them so snackable!
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December 19, 2019
Peppermint Snowball Cookies
Peppermint Snowballs are deliciously easy drop cookies that you mix, scoop and bake. Be sure to stock up on butter, because an entire pound is creamed into the dough. The result is a tender, flavorful holiday cookie that is buttery beyond words!
You'll often find me singing the praises of drop cookies because they're often the most delicious kind of cookies. And because they are so simple to make, they're perfect for the busiest folk, even 5 days out from Christmas!
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You'll often find me singing the praises of drop cookies because they're often the most delicious kind of cookies. And because they are so simple to make, they're perfect for the busiest folk, even 5 days out from Christmas!
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