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Perfect mix of chocolate and vanilla! Not to mention how good and elegant they look. Black And White Cookies Ingredients for cookies: 2 1/2 cups cake flour 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 2 sticks butter, room temperature 1 3/4 cups sugar 4 large eggs 1 cup milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Ingredients for the icing: 1/3 cup boiling water 4 cups confectioners sugar 1 ounces bittersweet chocolate, melted Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the cake flour, all-purpose flour and baking powder, set aside. In a ...

I was thinking what to write today. What would be the best way to wish you all a Happy Valentine's Day? And than it hit me. The best way would be to give you a little something that you can make with your family :) Below is the recipe of the amazingly yummy red velvet cake balls! Enjoy and have a wonderful Valentine's Day!!! Red Velvet Cake Balls Ingredients: 1 box red velvet cake mix (make as directed on box for 13 X 9 ...

Chocolate And Fruit Tiramisu Ingredients: 8 tablespoons of strong black coffee 2 tablespoons of coffee liqueur such as Tia Maria 14 sponge fingers 1 lb mascarpone cheese 3 oz caster sugar 3 fl oz Marsala (Italian sweet wine) 1/2 pt double cream 2 oz plain chocolate, grated 6 oz strawberries, hulled and halved 6 oz raspberries 6 oz peaches, cut in pieces Directions: Mix together the coffee and liqueur in a shallow dish. Dip half the sponge fingers in the mixture and place in the base of a large serving bowl. Beat together the mascarpone ...

Chocolate Cherry Cookie Balls Ingredients: Honey Grahams Finely Ground (or any kind that you like-I use entire box-about 408g) Softened Butter (about 2 sticks-make sure it’s sweet or unsalted) Powdered Sugar (this usually go by taste-I put less than a cup) Vanilla Extract (now I use this instead of the Rum and about half a teaspoon, but even better option would be Vanilla Sugar) 1 handful dried cherries 2 handfuls mini semi-sweet chocolate chips (melted) Ground walnuts or sesame seeds or coconut (optional) Directions: In a large bowl combine ground ...

It’s cold here where we are. And on days like this we love a little treats that will make us warm and special. One of our favorites would be Rum Balls. What I like most about this, well other than taste, is that there is no baking :) Rum Balls Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups confectioners sugar 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 cup dark rum 2 tablespoons light corn syrup 2 1/2 cups finely crushed vanilla wafers 1 cup finely chopped, toasted walnuts Directions: Into a large bowl, sift ...