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Dark Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cupcakes

Ingredients: for the cupcakes 12 miniature dark chocolate peanut butter cups 1 cup flour 1 cup light brown sugar 1 cup milk 1/2 cup cocoa 6 tablespoons butter, at room temperature 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon instant espresso powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 eggs, at room temperature for the frosting 1 […]

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Coconut Cubes

Ingredients:4 cups confectioners sugar 2 cups unsweetened (dessicated) coconut14 oz sweetened condensed milk1 teaspoon vanillafood coloring Directions:Line a 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly spray with cooking spray. Using a mixer, mix all ingredients except the food coloring together until the coconut is evenly distributed. The mixture will be very thick. Divide […]

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Tangerine Frosting with Candied Tangerine Slices

Ingredients:1 1/4 cup sugar1/4 cup water2 tablespoons tangerine juice2 egg whites1 tangerine cut into thin slicespinch salt Directions:Beat the egg whites and salt to soft peaks using an electric mixer. Meanwhile, in a medium saucepan, bring sugar, tangerine and water to a boil, stirring occasionally. Continue to boil until it reaches soft ball stage (when […]

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Peppermint Pattie Brownies

Ingredients: 9 Peppermint Pattie miniatures (.6 oz each) 6 oz semisweet chocolate chips 3/4 cup flour 1/2 cup dark brown sugar 1/4 cup cocoa 1/4 cup sugar 4 tablespoons butter 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 eggs Directions: Preheat oven to 350. Spray with baking spray or grease and flour […]

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Chocolate Drizzled Caramel Apples

Ingredients: 6 large apples for the caramel: 1 cup heavy cream 3 cups sugar 1/4 cup light corn syrup 1/2 cup water 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces pinch salt for the chocolate 4-6 oz dark chocolate 1 tablespoon melted butter sprinkles colored sugar candy bits Directions: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper […]

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Saltwater Taffy

Ingredients: 2 cups sugar 1 1/2 cups light corn syrup 1 cup water 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon flavored extract (we used key lime extract) 3-4 drops food coloring (optional) wax paper candy wrappers, about 1 1/4 inch by 3 1/2 inches Directions: Prepare two baking sheets by spraying them with nonstick cooking spray or […]

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Peppermint Bark Fudge

Ingredients:14 oz sweetened condensed milk12 oz high quality semisweet chocolate chips*1 1/2 tablespoons butter1/4 cup peppermint pieces (about 4 candy canes)** Directions:In shallow, heavy pot, heat the butter and chips over low heat until melted. Stir to occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in the condensed milk and candy canes until the mixture is smooth […]