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Tag: Dessert

  • Kahlua Cake

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    A sweet treat that has been traveling through our family for a little while now. I think my cousin Joy started it. It is a chocolate cake with Kahlua, yum! It is so moist and decadent, no frosting is needed. So here is the simple recipe: Mix the first six ingredients together, then when blended…

  • Gram D’s Potato Chip Cookies

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    Salty and sweet, odd but also kind of delish! Cream the butter, sugar and vanilla together. Then add the rest of the ingredients and mix well. Roll into balls, and place on a cookie sheet. Then wet a cookie press with water, dip into granulated sugar and press each cookie to a uniform thickness. (If…

  • Poppy Seed and Walnut Rolls

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    My Aunt Mary used to make these and I loved them. In the last few years, I have tried out recipes and I think this is the winner. Dough Proof the yeast in the warm water with the sugar. Mix the flour and salt, then mix in the butter until the mixture is sandy (I do…

  • Un-scotti

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    Andrea DeCaro
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    I am sure you’ve heard of biscotti, which means “twice baked”. We call these Un-scotti, since you only bake them once and get a cross between a soft cookie/muffin-y thing. They are delish. Thanks to Diane for this wonderful recipe. Mix together: Then add: Mix together quickly and form 2 long loaves on an ungreased…