Kiflings!

So like I said on my last blog I will making Christmas cookies for the next few blogs. So this week I made Kiflings which are the perfect cookies to have with a glass of milk! I hope you enjoy.

What you will need:

1 cup of sugar

1 lb of butter

1 cup of ground nuts (almonds or walnuts) 

6 cups of flour

1 teaspoon of vanilla

             First cram the the butter at room temperature with the sugar. Then knead flour into the the sugar and butter mixture until it is light and fluffy. The dough will be more flaky than doughy. Now add nuts and vanilla and stir with you hands. Now roll into separate balls. Roll out the the balls individually and pat it down flat. Use the edge of a cup to cut crescent shaped cookies.Now you will want to place them on a cookie sheet and cook for eleven minutes at 375 degrees. Take the Kiflings out of the oven when golden brown. When they have cool for a few minutes (make sure they are still warm), roll them in powdered sugar! I hope you liked this one... if you have any question don't be afraid to make a comment! Bon'Appetit!

Magic Cookie Bars!

             So because it is almost Christmas and it is December, even though it doesn't feel like it, especially in Colorado. I have decided to put some of my favorite cookie recipes for Christmas cookies for the next few weeks. So this week I decided to make Magic Cookie Bars.

What you will need:

11/2 cup Corn Flakes

3 tbs. Sugar

1 stick of Butter (melted)

1 cup coarsely chopped Nuts

1 cup Chocolate Chips

1/13 cup of Flaked Coconut

1 can of Condensed Milk

           To make a crust combine crushed corn flakes, butter, and sugar. Still until all the ingredients are thoroughly mixed. 

             In a 13x9x2 pan press the mixture evenly and firmly in the bottom of the pan. I recommend using the back of a spoon.

Sprinkle the nuts evenly over the crust.             

 Sprinkle chocolate chips evenly over the crust and nuts.

 Now sprinkle the coconut over the chips, nuts, and crust.

       Evenly spread the condensed milk over the coconut. You will want to drizzle it over slowly with a spoon.

Bake in the oven at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or until lightly browned over the edges. These are truly scrumptious and very yummy so please try them. I hope you enjoy! Bon'Appetit!

Pumpkin Brownies!

              So since the past week has been really busy for me with Thanksgiving and everything I have decided to just write down the recipe of pumpkin brownies without including pictures. Simply because that just takes too long. So there are two parts of this recipe the brownie itself and then the frosting, I hope you enjoy.

What you will need for brownies:
1 cup melted butter
4 eggs
2 cup sugar
1 cup pumpkin
1 1/2 cup flour
1 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla

To start things off you will want to beat eggs well: then beat in sugar, add butter, pumpkin, and vanilla and beat well. Add in flour and beat well, now add your spices. Spread evenly in a 9 x 13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-35 minutes. Let cool and frost. While the brownies are cooking I recommend making the frosting.

What you will need for the frosting: 
6 oz. softened cream cheese
1/2 cup softened butter
2 teaspoon vanilla
11/2-2 cup powdered sugar

Beat all ingredients well and the frost your yummy brownies. Put the brownies in the fridge when you are done. I hope everyone enjoys this. Please leave comments with any feedback or requests on what you will like to see! Bon'Appetit!

German Chocolate Caramel Brownies!

            Hey there everybody... so today I have decided to make German Chocolate Caramel Brownies! Yummy!!! Ok this recipe has a lot of steps but, if you pay attention... it is not that complicated... I hope you enjoy!

What you will need:

60 caramels

1 pkg. of German Chocolate cake mix

1 cup chopped nuts

1/2 cup evaporated milk

3/4 cup melted butter

1/3 cup evaporated milk

1 small bag of chocolate chips

                First, unwrap all of the caramels and place them in a medium pan.. have patience.

                Then add 1/2 cup of evaporated milk into the caramels. Cook over low flame, stir constantly until the caramels are completely melted. MMMMM! Set aside.

                     In a large mixing bowl pour in your cake mix.

                  Add melted butter into the mix and beat on low speed.

                 Now pour 1/3 cup of evaporated milk into your little mixture and stir.

                 Stir in nuts.

                           Take half of the batter and press it down into a 9 x 13 inch greased pan. Bake at 350 degrees and  bake for 8 minutes.

                     Take out of the oven and sprinkle the chocolate chips over the hot crust.

                  Pour the caramel sauce over the chocolate chips... Yummy!

                      Crumble the rest of the dough over the caramel layer.

                    Place in the oven at 350 degrees for 18-20 minutes. Remove from the oven. Let cool. The Picture doesn't flatter them but once you place them into your mouth... you will love them. Bon'Appetit!

CUPCAKES!!!!

        Ok! So I have been making a lot of meals lately, so I decided to change it up a little bit. Since it is my Birthday tomorrow, I decided to make some delicious home made chocolate cupcakes with vanilla frosting. I hope you love them!

Ingredients for the cake:

1 1/3 cups of flour

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

2 teaspoons of baking powder

3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

1/8 tablespoon salt

3 tablespoons butter, softened

1 1/2 cups white sugar

2 eggs

3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 cup milk

            First, start off with mixing flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Mix it real nice, hehe!

         Then slowly add the cocoa powder and slowly stir... make sure you don't go crazy, because I got a little excited and made a huge mess all over my face... a little fun I must admit... but not worth it...

          Once your through stirring, set your beautiful creation aside. By the way if you live in a high altitude place like mwa.... I recommend putting a little extra flower into your dry mixture, because there is a possibility it will overflow when you cook them... Not fun... 

             Now, in another bowl combine 3 tablespoons of softened butter and your sugar, and beat them up until they become creamy... Yummy! 

           Then add your eggs and slowly beat them into your sugar mixture... Try not to have too much fun doing this... its pretty overwhelming. Next add your vanilla.

            Now, add some of the milk in with the wet ingredients (eggs, sugar, vanilla and butter.)

           Make sure that you are fair. Alternate the dry ingredients and milk when your beating the mixture... I hope that makes sense to Y'all.

             It should look like your wanna put your face into it by the time your down... It looks just that good.. Haha... Anyways... When your down mixing everything. Put the mixture into a muffin pan with the paper liners... Try and make them about halfway filled, because trust me these babies will rise... Now put the pans into an oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 15-17 minutes. Poke a toothpick into them when they seem ready. If it comes out clean your cupcakes are done. Now let them cool...While that's happening make your frosting!!! 

Ingredients for Vanilla frosting:

1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, room temperature
4 cups of powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 
3 Tablespoons of milk

              First, cream your butter by beating it on medium for about a minute. Then, slowly beat in powdered sugar... Make sure it is slow because, if your don't beat it slowly, it will become crumbly. Now, add vanilla and milk... If its not the right consistency for what you prefer, add milk or sugar, until it turns perfect.

               Then, put frosting into a bag and cut a little corner off the bag, now swirl over the cupcakes... Make them look pretty. You can add a few tablespoons of cocoa powder to half of the frosting if your want chocolate frosting.

             I hope you had a marvelous time making these delicious masterpieces... but for now... If you have any questions leave a comment please, or if you just want to share some ideas with me that would be wonderful! Bon'Appetit!