PEPPERMINT COOKIES

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Special Dark unsweetened cocoa powder sifted
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1/3 cup butter-flavored shortening
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (can also use ½ granulated, ½ brown sugar)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips divided, (regular or mini)
  • 3/4 cup white chocolate melted
  • 1/2 cup candy canes or peppermints finely crushed

WE OUT TOGETHER THIS INCREDIBLE LIST OF OUR FAVORITES FROM ONE OF OUR FAVORITE MOMMI COOKS!

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FLUFFY, HOMEMADE CINAMON ROLLS

Ingredients

  • YEAST MIXTURE
  • 1/3 cup very warm water 110-115 degrees like a warm baby bottle
  • 1 package active dry yeast 2 1/4 teaspoons
  • 1/4 teaspoon sugar
  • DOUGH MIXTURE
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup buttermilk room temperature
  • 1/2 cup whole milk room temperature
  • 6 tablespoons butter melted
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs slightly beaten
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour sifted (may need more or less)
  • FILLING MIXTURE
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter melted
  • CREAM CHEESE GLAZE
  • 4 oz. cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 cup butter melted
  • 2-4 tablespoons milk may need more or less
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt optional

SOUTHERN BANANA CAKE (MOIST & FLUFFY)

Ingredients

BANANA CAKE

  • 1 ½ cups bananas mashed (about 3 large bananas)
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 12 tablespoons butter 1 1/2 sticks, room temperature
  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar packed
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups buttermilk

REAL CREAM CHEESE FROSTING

  • 4 8 oz packs cream cheese, softened at room temperature
  • 16 tablespoons butter softened at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 4 cups powdered sugar sifted

GINGERBREAD WHITE HOT CHOCOLATE

Ingredients

  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1/4-1/2 cup white chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon molasses
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • generous pinch ground clove
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • generous pinch salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

CREAMY PUMPKIN SMOOTHIE

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 -1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 large banana about 1 cup, preferably frozen
  • 1/2 cup vanilla yogurt
  • 2/3 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup oats
  • 1/2 cup ice

CROCK-POT MINT WHITE CHOCOLATE

Ingredients

  • 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1 ½ cups heavy cream
  • 4 cups whole milk
  • 2 cups almond milk*
  • 2 ½ cups white chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
  • Green food coloring several drops
  • Garnishes whipped cream, marshmallows, mint chocolate cookies, or Andes mints, etc