Thursday Desserts
Today's Desserts include a little of this, a little of that, and a lot of yum. Check out the Almond Joy Energy Bites, the Fantasy Fudge, and the rest of today's yumminess. Enjoy!
CLASSIC PEANUT BUTTER BLOSSOM COOKIES
This is from Betty Crocker, and begins, "The beloved Peanut Blossoms began their journey in 1957 as an entry in the Pillsbury Bake-Off™ contest. Betty's original creation, "Chocolate Candy-Topped Peanut Butter Cookies," refined the classic peanut butter cookie recipe by reducing salt and using all butter for a richer flavor. Featured in Betty Crocker’s 2006 Christmas cookbook, the recipe initially showcased chocolate stars as its signature topping.
"The widespread availability and popularity of HERSHEY'S KISSES led to a recipe update, using these iconic candies instead. Over the past two decades, peanut butter blossom cookies have become a top-rated and most popular holiday favorite and a year-round treat, gracing cookie trays, lunchboxes, and cookie jars alike."
Prep Time: 60 minutes; Total Time: 60 minutes; Servings: 36
To view this recipe online, click here.
Ingredients
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup salted butter, softened
1 large egg
1-1/2 cups Gold Medal™ All Purpose Flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Additional granulated sugar
About 36 HERSHEY'S KISSES milk chocolate candies, unwrapped
Instructions
Heat oven to 375°F.
In large bowl, beat 1/2 cup granulated sugar, the brown sugar, peanut butter, the butter and egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon, until well blended. Stir in flour, baking soda and baking powder until thoroughly blended and dough forms.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in additional granulated sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheets, about 2 inches apart.
Bake one cookie sheet at a time for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Remove from oven and immediately press 1 milk chocolate candy in center of each cookie. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Repeat with additional cookie sheets.
Cool cookies until chocolate candies are set up, about 1 hour. Store in an air tight container in a single layer between sheets of waxed paper.
DARK-CHOCOLATE PUDDING WITH CANDIED GINGER
This is from Jean-Feorge Vongerichten at Food and Wine. The recipe begins, ""For me, ginger should be everywhere," says Jean-Georges Vongerichten. "It's as good in marinades and vinaigrettes as it is in dessert." Here, candied ginger garnishes dark-chocolate pudding."
Total Time: 15 minutes; Yield: 8 servings
To view this online, go to https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/dark-chocolate-pudding-candied-ginger.
Ingredients
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
5-1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 quart half-and-half
One 3.5-ounce bar bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Lightly sweetened whipped cream and sliced candied ginger, for serving
Directions
In a medium bowl, sift together the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch and salt. In a large saucepan, add the half-and-half and whisk in the cocoa-powder mixture. Cook over moderate heat, whisking, until the pudding starts to bubble and thicken, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the bittersweet chocolate and vanilla. Pour the pudding into 6-ounce ramekins and let cool, then cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour. Top each pudding with whipped cream and candied ginger and serve.
TRIPLE BERRY PANKO CRUMBLE
This is from Kikkoman.
Prep Time: 10 minutes; Cook Time: 45 minutes; Total Time: 55 minutes; Yield: 4 servings
To view this online, go to https://kikkomanusa.com/homecooks/recipes/triple-berry-panko-crumble/.
Ingredients
For Berry Mixture
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
4 cups fresh or frozen berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons cane sugar or white sugar
For Panko Crumble Topping
1 cup Kikkoman® Panko Bread Crumbs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
For Serving
4 scoops vanilla ice cream for serving (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350ºF and lightly grease a 9-inch pie pan with 1/2 teaspoon of vegetable oil. Combine ingredients for panko crumble topping in a medium mixing bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
Combine berries, flour and sugar in a separate medium mixing bowl and stir to coat berries.
Pour berries into the prepared pan and sprinkle panko crumble evenly on top. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until berries are bubbling, and panko is golden brown.
Cool berry crumble at room temperature for 10 minutes. Serve with vanilla ice cream on top.
CARAMEL CAKE
This yumminess is from dcarrier1021 on allrecipes, and starts off, "This caramel cake includes a delicious homemade caramel frosting that's easy to make with butter, brown sugar, and evaporated milk. Everyone loves this layer cake!"
Prep Time: 40 minutes; Cook Time: 40 minutes; Additional Time: 1 hour 5 minutes; Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes; Servings: 12; Yield: 1 (3-layer) 9-inch cake
To view this online, go to https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/260883/caramel-cake/.
Ingredients
Cake:
3 cups white sugar
1-1/2 cups butter
5 large eggs
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Caramel Frosting:
1 (16 ounce) package brown sugar
1 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Directions
Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans.
To make the cake: Place white sugar and butter into a mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Add flour mixture in batches, alternating with milk, beating batter briefly after each addition. Add vanilla extract; beat until batter makes ribbons when falling from the beaters.
Divide batter among the prepared cake pans.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a cooling rack. Let cool, about 30 minutes.
To make the frosting: Combine brown sugar, butter, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until brown sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes.
Add evaporated milk and continue stirring. Bring to a gentle boil and let bubble for about 4 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid sticking. Remove from heat and allow to cool, about 5 minutes.
Mix confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract into brown sugar mixture using an electric mixer until frosting caramelizes and thickens to the desired consistency.
Spread frosting onto cooled cake layers. Stack layers; ice top and sides.
FANTASY FUDGE
This recipe, from My Food and Family, begins, "Delight your taste buds with this amazing Fantasy Fudge. This Fantasy Fudge is a classic marshmallow fudge that gets its chocolatey, nutty goodness from BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate and walnuts."
Prep Time: 25 minutes; Total Time: 25 minutes
To view this online, go to https://www.myfoodandfamily.com/recipe/051833/fantasy-fudge.
Ingredients
3 cups sugar
3/4 cup butter or margarine
1 small can (5 oz.) evaporated milk (about 2/3 cup) (Do not use sweetened condensed milk.)
3 pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped
1 jar (7 oz.) JET-PUFFED Marshmallow Creme
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 tsp. vanilla
Directions
Line 9-inch square pan with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Bring sugar, butter and evaporated milk to full rolling boil in 3-qt. saucepan on medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook 4 min. or until candy thermometer reaches 234°F, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
Add chocolate and marshmallow creme; stir until melted. Add nuts and vanilla; mix well.
Pour into prepared pan; spread to cover bottom of pan. Cool completely. Use foil handles to lift fudge from pan before cutting into 1-inch squares.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Size Wise
A serving of this sweet treat is 2 squares. You'll find that a small portion goes a long way on chocolate flavor.
ALMOND JOY ENERGY BITES
I found this on Runner’s World website in an article titled “18 No-Bake High-Protein Energy Bites for Easy Fueling.”
This particular recipe is from Ali at Gimme Some Oven. It begins, “These Almond Joy Energy Bites taste like the candy bar we all love, but are made with healthier ingredients and sweetened with dates.”
Total Time: 15 minutes; Prep Time: 15 minutes.
To view this online, go to https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/almond-joy-energy-bites-recipe/
Ingredients:
12 oz. (about 2 cups, loosely-packed) Medjool dates (**see note below about types of dates and substitutions**)
2 cups almonds
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tbsp. coconut oil
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. almond extract (optional)
Directions:
Add dates and remaining ingredients to a food processor. Pulse a few times to combine, then use a rubber spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl. Blend the mixture for about 3 minutes, or until the mixture has moved past the crumbly stage and begins to clump and stick to the sides of the food processor.
Use a spoon or small cookie scoop to measure out a tablespoon of dough (or your desired size) and roll it into a ball. If desired, roll the ball in a bowl of coconut flakes. Or just set it aside to eat as-is. Repeat with the remaining dough. (Alternately, you can flatten the dough into the bottom of an 8×8-inch parchment-lined baking dish, then cut it into bars.)
Store the energy bites in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
**I used Medjool dates in this recipe, which are already nice and soft. If you substitute another kind of date, you may need to soak them in warm water for 10 minutes first in order to soften then. (Then drain them before using.)
CLASSIC PEANUT BUTTER BLOSSOM COOKIES
This is from Betty Crocker, and begins, "The beloved Peanut Blossoms began their journey in 1957 as an entry in the Pillsbury Bake-Off™ contest. Betty's original creation, "Chocolate Candy-Topped Peanut Butter Cookies," refined the classic peanut butter cookie recipe by reducing salt and using all butter for a richer flavor. Featured in Betty Crocker’s 2006 Christmas cookbook, the recipe initially showcased chocolate stars as its signature topping.
"The widespread availability and popularity of HERSHEY'S KISSES led to a recipe update, using these iconic candies instead. Over the past two decades, peanut butter blossom cookies have become a top-rated and most popular holiday favorite and a year-round treat, gracing cookie trays, lunchboxes, and cookie jars alike."
Prep Time: 60 minutes; Total Time: 60 minutes; Servings: 36
To view this recipe online, click here.
Ingredients
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup salted butter, softened
1 large egg
1-1/2 cups Gold Medal™ All Purpose Flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Additional granulated sugar
About 36 HERSHEY'S KISSES milk chocolate candies, unwrapped
Instructions
Heat oven to 375°F.
In large bowl, beat 1/2 cup granulated sugar, the brown sugar, peanut butter, the butter and egg with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon, until well blended. Stir in flour, baking soda and baking powder until thoroughly blended and dough forms.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in additional granulated sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheets, about 2 inches apart.
Bake one cookie sheet at a time for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are light golden brown. Remove from oven and immediately press 1 milk chocolate candy in center of each cookie. Remove from cookie sheet to cooling rack. Repeat with additional cookie sheets.
Cool cookies until chocolate candies are set up, about 1 hour. Store in an air tight container in a single layer between sheets of waxed paper.
DARK-CHOCOLATE PUDDING WITH CANDIED GINGER
This is from Jean-Feorge Vongerichten at Food and Wine. The recipe begins, ""For me, ginger should be everywhere," says Jean-Georges Vongerichten. "It's as good in marinades and vinaigrettes as it is in dessert." Here, candied ginger garnishes dark-chocolate pudding."
Total Time: 15 minutes; Yield: 8 servings
To view this online, go to https://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/dark-chocolate-pudding-candied-ginger.
Ingredients
1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
5-1/2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 quart half-and-half
One 3.5-ounce bar bittersweet chocolate, chopped
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Lightly sweetened whipped cream and sliced candied ginger, for serving
Directions
In a medium bowl, sift together the sugar, cocoa powder, cornstarch and salt. In a large saucepan, add the half-and-half and whisk in the cocoa-powder mixture. Cook over moderate heat, whisking, until the pudding starts to bubble and thicken, about 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the bittersweet chocolate and vanilla. Pour the pudding into 6-ounce ramekins and let cool, then cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour. Top each pudding with whipped cream and candied ginger and serve.
TRIPLE BERRY PANKO CRUMBLE
This is from Kikkoman.
Prep Time: 10 minutes; Cook Time: 45 minutes; Total Time: 55 minutes; Yield: 4 servings
To view this online, go to https://kikkomanusa.com/homecooks/recipes/triple-berry-panko-crumble/.
Ingredients
For Berry Mixture
1/2 teaspoon vegetable oil
4 cups fresh or frozen berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries)
2 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons cane sugar or white sugar
For Panko Crumble Topping
1 cup Kikkoman® Panko Bread Crumbs
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
For Serving
4 scoops vanilla ice cream for serving (optional)
Directions
Preheat oven to 350ºF and lightly grease a 9-inch pie pan with 1/2 teaspoon of vegetable oil. Combine ingredients for panko crumble topping in a medium mixing bowl and stir to combine. Set aside.
Combine berries, flour and sugar in a separate medium mixing bowl and stir to coat berries.
Pour berries into the prepared pan and sprinkle panko crumble evenly on top. Bake for 40-45 minutes, until berries are bubbling, and panko is golden brown.
Cool berry crumble at room temperature for 10 minutes. Serve with vanilla ice cream on top.
CARAMEL CAKE
This yumminess is from dcarrier1021 on allrecipes, and starts off, "This caramel cake includes a delicious homemade caramel frosting that's easy to make with butter, brown sugar, and evaporated milk. Everyone loves this layer cake!"
Prep Time: 40 minutes; Cook Time: 40 minutes; Additional Time: 1 hour 5 minutes; Total Time: 2 hours 25 minutes; Servings: 12; Yield: 1 (3-layer) 9-inch cake
To view this online, go to https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/260883/caramel-cake/.
Ingredients
Cake:
3 cups white sugar
1-1/2 cups butter
5 large eggs
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Caramel Frosting:
1 (16 ounce) package brown sugar
1 cup butter
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup evaporated milk
1 (16 ounce) package confectioners' sugar, sifted
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Directions
Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour three 9-inch cake pans.
To make the cake: Place white sugar and butter into a mixing bowl. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl. Add flour mixture in batches, alternating with milk, beating batter briefly after each addition. Add vanilla extract; beat until batter makes ribbons when falling from the beaters.
Divide batter among the prepared cake pans.
Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Run a table knife around the edges to loosen. Invert carefully onto a cooling rack. Let cool, about 30 minutes.
To make the frosting: Combine brown sugar, butter, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until brown sugar is dissolved, about 3 minutes.
Add evaporated milk and continue stirring. Bring to a gentle boil and let bubble for about 4 minutes, stirring constantly to avoid sticking. Remove from heat and allow to cool, about 5 minutes.
Mix confectioners' sugar and vanilla extract into brown sugar mixture using an electric mixer until frosting caramelizes and thickens to the desired consistency.
Spread frosting onto cooled cake layers. Stack layers; ice top and sides.
FANTASY FUDGE
This recipe, from My Food and Family, begins, "Delight your taste buds with this amazing Fantasy Fudge. This Fantasy Fudge is a classic marshmallow fudge that gets its chocolatey, nutty goodness from BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate and walnuts."
Prep Time: 25 minutes; Total Time: 25 minutes
To view this online, go to https://www.myfoodandfamily.com/recipe/051833/fantasy-fudge.
Ingredients
3 cups sugar
3/4 cup butter or margarine
1 small can (5 oz.) evaporated milk (about 2/3 cup) (Do not use sweetened condensed milk.)
3 pkg. (4 oz. each) BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Chocolate, chopped
1 jar (7 oz.) JET-PUFFED Marshmallow Creme
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 tsp. vanilla
Directions
Line 9-inch square pan with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Bring sugar, butter and evaporated milk to full rolling boil in 3-qt. saucepan on medium heat, stirring constantly. Cook 4 min. or until candy thermometer reaches 234°F, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
Add chocolate and marshmallow creme; stir until melted. Add nuts and vanilla; mix well.
Pour into prepared pan; spread to cover bottom of pan. Cool completely. Use foil handles to lift fudge from pan before cutting into 1-inch squares.
Kitchen Tips
Tip 1
Size Wise
A serving of this sweet treat is 2 squares. You'll find that a small portion goes a long way on chocolate flavor.
ALMOND JOY ENERGY BITES
I found this on Runner’s World website in an article titled “18 No-Bake High-Protein Energy Bites for Easy Fueling.”
This particular recipe is from Ali at Gimme Some Oven. It begins, “These Almond Joy Energy Bites taste like the candy bar we all love, but are made with healthier ingredients and sweetened with dates.”
Total Time: 15 minutes; Prep Time: 15 minutes.
To view this online, go to https://www.gimmesomeoven.com/almond-joy-energy-bites-recipe/
Ingredients:
12 oz. (about 2 cups, loosely-packed) Medjool dates (**see note below about types of dates and substitutions**)
2 cups almonds
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 Tbsp. coconut oil
1 Tbsp. vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. almond extract (optional)
Directions:
Add dates and remaining ingredients to a food processor. Pulse a few times to combine, then use a rubber spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl. Blend the mixture for about 3 minutes, or until the mixture has moved past the crumbly stage and begins to clump and stick to the sides of the food processor.
Use a spoon or small cookie scoop to measure out a tablespoon of dough (or your desired size) and roll it into a ball. If desired, roll the ball in a bowl of coconut flakes. Or just set it aside to eat as-is. Repeat with the remaining dough. (Alternately, you can flatten the dough into the bottom of an 8×8-inch parchment-lined baking dish, then cut it into bars.)
Store the energy bites in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
**I used Medjool dates in this recipe, which are already nice and soft. If you substitute another kind of date, you may need to soak them in warm water for 10 minutes first in order to soften then. (Then drain them before using.)
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