Monday, November 23, 2009

Baking Holiday Favorites, for Thanksgiving



 We love Thanksgiving so much in my family. Cooking and baking during the holiday season is so fun! It's the only holiday that is purely centered around family and a meal. Not bad! Tis the season for baking and eating. So delicious, Happy Thanksgiving!


 Here are some of my favorite things to bake for Thanksgiving , Enjoy!




Butterscotch Peanut Fudge-
1 can(14 0unces) sweetened condensed milk
1 package (12 ounces) butterscotch chips
1-1/2 cups miniature marshmallows
2/3 cup peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup chopped salted peanuts


In a microwave-safe bowl ,combine the milk , butterscotch chips and marshmallows.
Microwave, uncovered, at 80% power for 3 minutes or until the chips and marshmallows
are melted , stirring frequently. Stir in peanut butter and vanilla until combined.Fold in peanuts. Pour into an 11-in.x7 in- pan coated with cooking spray.Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator.


Turtle Pumpkin Pie-
1/4 cup plus 2 tbsp.caramel ice cream topping, divided
1 Honey Maid Graham Pie Crust (6 oz)
1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp. chopped Planters pecans, divided
2 pkg.(3,4. each) Jello Vanilla Flavor Instant Pudding
1 cup cold milk
1 cup canned pumpkin
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1 tub (8 oz) Cool Whip Whipped Topping thawed, divided


Pour 1/4 cup caramel topping into crust; sprinkle with 1/2 nuts
Beat pudding mixes, milk, pumpkin and spices with whisk until
blended.Stir in 1 1/2 cups Cool Whip. Spoon into crust.
Refrigerate 1 hour. Top with remaining Cool Whip, caramel topping and nuts
just before serving. I just made this pie, it was so yummy and rich!


Magic Mousse-
1 (6 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding
3 cups milk
1/2 cup powdered sugar
3 cups fresh whipped cream or frozen whipped topping(thawed), divided
Grated chocolate
toasted nuts (optional)

Make pudding according to package directions, using the 3 cups milk.
Let set in refrigerator about 15 minutes.Stir powdered sugar into chilled pudding.
Fold 2 cups of the whipped cream into chilled pudding.Place in individual dessert cups/glasses. Top each with a dollop of remaining whipped cream, grated chocolate, toasted nuts, if desired. Makes 6 servings. This mousse is so easy. I 've made  chocolate mousse the french style, which is out of this world, however it takes a long time to make.This recipe is a snap to make and so decadent!


Gingerbread Cake-
 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature, plus more for pan
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour, plus more for pan
1 cup boiling water
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 tablespoon ground  ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon  ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons baking powder
2/3 cup packed dark-brown sugar
1 cup unsulfured molasses
2 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
Confectioners' sugar, for dusting


Preheat the oven to 350' F. With a rack in the center. Butter and flour a 9x13 inch pan,tapping out excess;set aside. In a bowl, combine the boiling water and baking soda; set aside. In a bowl, sift together the flour,ginger, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, salt, and baking powder;set aside.  In a bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment,cream butter on medium  until light. Beat in brown sugar until fluffy, 3 minutes. On low, beat in molasses, baking-soda mixture and flour mixture.  Beat in eggs, one at a time. Pour batter into pan; bake until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean,30 to 40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar before serving.Gingerbread will keep at room temperature, covered with plastic wrap, several days.
 I dream of this cake the first start of fall!



White Chocolate Pretzel Snack-
1/2 cup pretzel sticks
1/2 cup salted peanuts
1/2 cup crisp rice cereal
4 squares (1 ounce each) white baking chocolate
1 teaspoon shortening


In a large bowl, combine the pretzels, peanuts and cereal. In a microwave, melt chocolate
and shortening, stir until smooth. Pour over pretzel mixture; toss to coat evenly. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto waxed paper; cool.


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