Originally Published May 29, 2019 | Updated June 1, 2023

Peppered Pancetta Maple Kroughnuts

What do Peppered Pancetta Maple Kroughnuts Taste Like?

Salty! Sweet! LAYERS OF WOW! A crowd pleasing bite!

Occasions to Serve Kroughnuts

• Father’s Day
• Breakfast In Bed
• Brunch
• Birthday Breakfast

Peppered Pancetta Maple Kroughnuts Recipe

Makes 12 Kroughnuts

Tools

• round cookie cutters or a doughnut cutter

Ingredients

Kroughnuts

• 2 puff pastry sheets
• 3 cups canola oil

Maple Frosting

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon cream or milk

Toppings

• 1/4 cup pancetta, cooked crispy and crumbled
• 2 tablespoons black pepper
• 1/4 cup pecans, toasted and chopped

Instructions

In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the oil over medium heat between 350°F and 375°F.

Lightly flour a large flat surface.

Unroll the puff pastry sheets and place them on the lightly floured surface.

Note: Avoid unfolding the square until they are completely unfrozen.

Cut out the kroughnuts using two round cutters or a doughnut cutter.

 Remove the Koughnuts and the holes from the sheet of puff pastry carefully.

Drop in a small piece of the scrap dough. If the oil doesn’t sizzle it is not hot enough.

SIZZLING? You are ready to drop in your first batch. Carefully add the doughnuts and the holes into the oil. They will float.

When the bottoms of the kroughnuts slightly turn brown, flip them over in the oil with tongs.

After about 20 seconds on each side, remove the kroughnuts and holes from the oil and place them on a cooling rack over a paper towel for a few seconds to drain.

MAKE THE FROSTING

In a small bowl, whisk the maple syrup, cream, and powdered sugar until smooth.

Drizzle the slightly cooled Kroughnuts with the maple icing.

SPRINKLE TIME!

When the frosting begins to flow off the sides of the Kroughnuts, sprinkle with black pepper, pancetta, and pecans.

ENJOY!

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Peppered Pancetta Maple Kroughnuts

Peppered Pancetta Maple Kroughnuts. Boy Oh Boy these are delicious and oh so easy to make! Grab your apron!

Course Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Donuts, Doughnuts, Kroughnuts, Pancetta

Total Time 30 minutes minutes

Servings 12 Kroughnuts

Calories 780kcal

Author Gwyn

Ingredients

Kroughnuts

• 2 puff pastry sheets
• 3 cups canola oil

Frosting

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 1 tablespoon cream or milk

Toppings

• 1/4 cup pancetta cooked crispy and crumbled
• 2 tablespoons black pepper
• 1/4 cup pecans toasted and chopped

Instructions

• In a deep frying pan or pot, heat the oil over medium heat between 350°F and 375°F.
• Lightly flour a large flat surface.
• Unroll the puff pastry sheets and place them on the lightly floured surface.
• Note: Avoid unfolding the square until they are completely unfrozen.
• Cut out the kroughnuts using two round cutters or a doughnut cutter.
• Remove the Koughnuts and the holes from the sheet of puff pastry carefully.
• Drop in a small piece of the scrap dough. If the oil doesn’t sizzle it is not hot enough.
• SIZZLING? You are ready to drop in your first batch. Carefully add the doughnuts and the holes into the oil. They will float.
• When the bottoms of the kroughnuts slightly turn brown, flip them over in the oil with tongs.
• After about 20 seconds on each side, remove the kroughnuts and holes from the oil and place them on a cooling rack over a paper towel for a few seconds to drain.
• MAKE THE FROSTING
• In a small bowl, whisk the maple syrup, cream, and powdered sugar until smooth.
• Drizzle the slightly cooled Kroughnuts with the maple icing.
• SPRINKLE TIME!
• When the frosting begins to flow off the sides of the Kroughnuts, sprinkle with black pepper, pancetta, and pecans.

Nutrition

Serving: 12Kroughnuts | Calories: 780kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 75g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 19g | Monounsaturated Fat: 46g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 135mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 27IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg

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Normally a Sparkling Charm recipe gets adjusted 3 to 5 times before it makes it to publishing. This recipe was a one and DONE! My husband was the first taste tester. He said after one bite, “Whoo Babe, I am proud to be an American.” An unexpected response, but he is a soldier.  ?This recipe is a sure fire crowd pleaser. Love at first bite!Grab your aprons! I am sharing this magical recipe with YOU!

Caramel Crunch Doozie Bars

What Do They Taste Like?

Mercy Me! Crunchy! Creamy! Salty! Sweet! …with a hint of butterscotch! They remind me of a Twix Bar.

Occasions To Serve Caramel Crunch Doozie Bars

Valentine’s Day | Galentine’s Day| Mother’s Day | Bridal Showers | Baby Shower | 4th of July | Pool Parties | PJ Party’s | Girl’s Night | Book Club | Craft Club | Homemade Gifts

Caramel Crunch Doozie Bars

Ingredients

80-100 buttery crackers

Sparkle Tip: There are several fine brands of buttery crackers you can use. I am using Club Crackers by Keebler for the rectangular shape to fit my pan. If you are using a round buttery cracker like Ritz, use a sharp knife to gently cut the circles into squares. Save the crumbles in an airtight container. They are great on top of a chicken casserole, for fried chicken batter, on a salad, or sprinkled on vanilla ice cream.

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 2 cups light brown sugar, packed
• 3/4 cups heavy cream
• 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• finishing salt

Instructions

PREP

Line a 9 X 13 inch cake pan with parchment paper leaving long edges to remove the bars from the pan. A 9 X 13 baking dish will work too. No Problem-O! I chose a cake pan for straight edges.

Spray the pan with a flavorless non-stick cooking spray like canola oil. Avoid Olive Oil!

LAYER ONE: CRACKERS

NOTE! Check out my tip above if you chose round crackers in a rectangular pan.

Cover the bottom layer of the pan with a layer of buttery crackers. Count the crackers you used and get two more layers ready to go.

LAYER TWO: CARAMEL

In a heavy medium sized pot, melt the butter, salt, brown sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and heavy cream over medium-low heat.

Once melted, bring the mixture to a boil and continue to stir for exactly 7 minutes. Turn off the heat.

Pour half the caramel over the crackers and spread evenly to the edges of the pan.

WORK QUICKLY!

LAYER THREE AND FOUR: CRACKER LAYER 2 | CARAMEL LAYER 2

Quickly add another layer of crackers and cover with the second half of the caramel. Spread to edges.

LAYER FIVE: ANOTHER CRACKER LAYER

Top with a final layer of crackers. Set aside.

LAYER SIX: CHOCOLATE | BUTTERSCOTCH | PEANUT BUTTER LAYER

Add the milk chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter to a microwave safe bowl. Heat in 15 second intervals stirring in between until the mixture is smooth and creamy.

Pour the topping across the top layer of crackers and gently spread evenly to the edges of the pan.

HERE COMES THE MAGIC!

LASTLY: THE “OH YEAH BABY” LAYER

As if it couldn’t get any better…

Sprinkle with sea salt and mini chocolate chips!

FINISH

Place the pan in the refrigerator for 1 1/2 hours to chill.

Using the excess parchment, lift the sheet of Caramel Crunch Doozie Bars from the pan.

Using a sharp knife, cut into bars. Enjoy!

Sparkle Tip: Store these Caramel Crunch Doozie Bars in an airtight container. If you wish to keep some on hand longer than a day, store them in the refrigerator. They won’t get soggy.

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Ingredients

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80-100 buttery crackers

Sparkle Tip: There are several fine brands of buttery crackers you can use. I am using Club Crackers by Keebler for the rectangular shape to fit my pan. If you are using a round buttery cracker like Ritz, use a sharp knife to gently cut the circles into squares. Save the crumbles in an airtight container. They are great on top of a chicken casserole, for fried chicken batter, on a salad, or sprinkled on vanilla ice cream.

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 2 cups light brown sugar, packed
• 3/4 cups heavy cream
• 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup butterscotch chips
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• finishing salt

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Instructions

Line a 9 X 13 inch cake pan with parchment paper leaving long edges to remove the bars from the pan. A 9 X 13 baking dish will work too. No Problem-O! I chose a cake pan for straight edges.

Spray the pan with a flavorless non-stick cooking spray like canola oil. Avoid Olive Oil!

NOTE! Check out my tip above if you chose round crackers in a rectangular pan.

Cover the bottom layer of the pan with a layer of buttery crackers. Count the crackers you used and get two more layers ready to go.

In a heavy medium sized pot, melt the butter, salt, brown sugar, graham cracker crumbs, and heavy cream over medium-low heat. Once melted, bring the mixture to a boil and continue to stir for exactly 7 minutes. Turn off the heat. Pour half the caramel over the crackers and spread evenly to the edges of the pan.

Quickly add another layer of crackers and cover with the second half of the caramel. Spread to edges.

Top with a final layer of crackers.

Add the milk chocolate chips, butterscotch chips, and peanut butter to a microwave safe bowl. Heat in 15 second intervals stirring in between until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Pour the topping across the top layer of crackers and gently spread evenly to the edges of the pan.

Sprinkle with sea salt and mini chocolate chips

FINISH

Place the pan in the refrigerator for 1 1/2 hours to chill.

Using the excess parchment, lift the sheet of Caramel Crunch Doozie Bars from the pan.

Using a sharp knife, cut into bars. Enjoy!

Sparkle Tip: Store these Caramel Crunch Doozie Bars in an airtight container. If you wish to keep some on hand longer than a day, store them in the refrigerator. They won’t get soggy.

Notes

Sparkle Tip: Store these Caramel Crunch Doozie Bars in an airtight container. If you wish to keep some on hand longer than a day, store them in the refrigerator. They won’t get soggy.

Want another recipe to cure any sweet tooth?How about these Vegan Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies!!

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Originally Published: May 31, 2020 Updated: September 14, 2022

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Vidalias & Magnolias – A Simple Southern Summer Tablescape! Let’s Start with …

So what in the world made me want to add onions to a tablescape and especially pair them with magnolias?

Have you ever accidentally been doing “one thing,” and it accidently inspired “another thing,” and yet “another thing” after that? That is what happened here. I was styling a set up to shoot my Baked Vidalia Onion Dip and had pulled a very cute apron from Reese Witherspoon’s Draper James. There were tiny hints of gold highlighting the white magnolia’s in the pattern. The colors paired with the Vidalia onions perfectly. Magnolias on the apron + Vidalias in the shot = a hello summertime tablescape idea. …

And that third “another thing,” the cutest Vidalia onion party favor that can serve as a place card too. A conversation starter for sure, but a treat after they taste the Vidalia onion recipes you served at your party.

Why are They Called Vidalia Onions?

Vidalia onions are named after the town they are grown in, Vidalia Georgia. The sweet flavor is due to the low amount of sulfur in the soil in which they are grown. It can be called a Vidalia only if it is grown in one of 20 counties designated by the Vidalia Onion Act of 1986.

Magnolias

Where Did Magnolia Trees Originate?

Magnolia Trees originated in Southeast Asia and North America but are popular across the world due to their beauty.

Why Are Magnolias “A Southern Thing” If They Grow Across the USA and the World?

Because southern magnolia trees are extremely large in size, they became an iconic southern tree. They are known for their exceptionally large glossy green leaves and their even larger white flowers. They have a sweet lemon smell that radiates in a southern breeze. It is delightful!

Why Are Southern Women Called Steel Magnolias?

Known as the funniest movie that will ever make you cry, Steel Magnolias didn’t coin this common description of southern women, but is the perfect example of the essence of southern women. For me personally, it means going through life wide open saying what you mean no matter the situation, and loving everyone around you with all your might. If you are lucky, you have four or five like minded women right beside you just like the movie. If you haven’t seen the movie, fix yourself a glass of sweet iced tea and watch it. It definitely is one of my top favorite movies of all time and you will laugh and you will cry. Of course anything Dolly Parton is in is great. Speaking of Dolly, if you are ever in Nashville, make sure to visit Dolly’s White Limozeen Rooftop Bar.

Beth and Lanie from A Steel Magnolias podcast said it best in an interview with Your Williamson, “It exemplifies both “traditional femininity, as well as an uncommon fortitude.” It is that unique combination of strong-willed fervor, mixed with grace and charm that make them one of a kind.”

I love that! I would say this is true of women around the world! Magnolias do grow most everywhere. STEEL MAGNOLIAS!

Fun Fact. Did You Know You Can Eat Magnolia Blossoms?

You can! They have a mild ginger flavor. They can be eaten raw in a salad or pickled. If you ever get the chance to try them. Be sure to take a bite.

Time To Get Creative

I provided all sorts of links and options below for styling this tablescape. Please share photos with me if you decide to put your Sparkle Spin on it. Tag me on instagram @_SparklingCharm and use #SparklingCharmEverything

THE CENTERPIECE

Magnolias

FRESH MAGNOLIAS

If you have the luxury of fresh magnolia blossoms at your fingertips you are lucky.

How To Prepare The Blooms

1. Cut the blooms from the tree in the early morning at 12 to 15 inches from the base of the blossom. Be careful not to bruise the petals.
2. Gently rinse the the blossoms under cool water letting the water wash away all of the loose floral debris.
3. Look carefully at the branch. Remove the leaves necessary for your bloom to lay flat. Set the leaves aside for place cards. (See Below.)
4. Place the stems in flower tubes filled with water.

I used only four magnolia blooms for this tablescape.

FAUX MAGNOLIAS AND LEAVES

Blooms | Bud and Blossom |

TIPS FOR ARRANGING THE BLOOMS

Blooms up, take two stems and carefully slide the stems together creating a bundle. Add leaves to fill in any open spaces.

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THE NAPKINS – THE NAPKIN RINGS – THE RUNNER – THE PLACEMATS

Have Fun Mixing and Matching!

Draper James Table Runner

Gold Gingham | Navy Gingham | Magnolia Print

DRaper James dinner Napkins

Gold Gingham | Navy Gingham | Hermitage Ditsy Floral Print

Placemats

Serena and Lily have the best placemats. They are a great quality and last for the ware. You can find natural and grass placemats easily presently, I do recommend buying these for the quality. I use them year round in most of my tablescapes. Tip! They do go on sale sometimes.

Catalonia | Kokkari | Ratta

Draper James PlaceMats

Hermitage Ditsy Floral Print

Click Here For Gingham Tablecloths.

Napkin Rings

The Napkin Rings I used are from Hobby Lobby. I picked them up while shopping with my mother with the idea to paint them for a brunch tablescape. I have now ordered a second set to paint because I love the natural. Just a note, these will require a dot of E 6000 Glue.

Natural Woven Napkin Rings

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THE DINNER PLATES – THE SILVERWARE – THE GLASSES

THE Plates

The plates I used are from years past. Check out these options…

Costa Nova Stoneware | Brushed Gold Dinner Plates | Cyprus Reactive Dinner Plates

Silverware

This modern set of inexpensive silverware is a fun change for seasonal entertaining.

Lemeya Matte White Gold Modern Silverware | Solid Rose Gold | Solid Gold

THE GLasses

The glasses are from Serena and Lily. Be sure to add a slice of orange to the glass to give your table an extra pop of color.

Cayman Old Fashioned Seagrass Wrapped Glasses | Cayman Highball Seagrass Wrapped Glasses | Cayman Seagrass Wrapped Pitcher

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THE PLACE CARDS – THE TAKE AWAY GIFT

Magnolia LeaF PLace Cards

For the placecards I simply painted the guest names on a magnolia leaf. I recommend doing this only one day before as the paint bleeds into the leaf after a few days.

PAINT PENS

MY FAVORITES ARE THESE, THESE, AND THESE.

THE Vidalia Onion Party Favors

A Onion for a take away gift? You bet! Get links to the supplies and the the tutorial Here.

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A Few Recipes for this Tablescape

The Best Baked Vidalia Onion Dip | Spicy Chili Lime Vidalia Onion Magnolia Blossoms Vidalia Onion Party Favors

MORE SUMMERTIME INSPIRATION HERE!

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Growing up Cracker Jacks were one of my favorite treats! The actual Cracker Jacks and the prize inside that is. I didn’t care for the peanuts. Today, I get why there are peanuts inside. What a great combo.

Another reason I love Cracker Jacks….

When To Serve Salty Sweet Cracker Jack Ballpark Bark

Tailgating | Father’s Day | When It is Your Turn To Take Treat To Soccer | Super Bowl Party | Any Sport Viewing Party

…Of course if you have a craving, make a batch just because.

Salty Sweet Cracker Jack Ballpark Bark

Ingredients

• 16 ounces white chocolate chips
• 2 cups mini marshmallows
• 1 cup salted peanuts
• 3 cups Cracker Jacks
• 1 cup mini pretzels

Optional: 8 ounces butterscotch chips melted.

Instructions

Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Set aside.

Using a double boiler, add 2 inches of water into the bottom pot and heat to a slow simmer. (Or a heat safe bowl fitted over a pot with 2 inches of water.) Add the white chocolate chips to the top pot (or heat safe bowl) and melt. Stir in half the marshmallows and let them almost melt. Next stir in half the peanuts and then half the Cracker Jacks.

While hot, pour the mixture onto the prepared sheet pan and spread with a rubber spatula. Quickly sprinkle on the rest of the Cracker Jacks, peanuts, and pretzels. Give them a gently press into the mixture.

*If you are using the melted butterscotch chips, dollop spoonfuls on just before sprinkling on the Cracker Jacks, peanuts, and pretzels.

Cool completely, cut, and serve. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

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Tips For Melting White Chocolate

Chop the white chocolate into even pieces or use chips to help melt the chocolate evenly. Melted white chocolate will seize (become grainy) when it comes in contact with liquid. Add any flavorings once the chocolate is melted.

More Tailgating Inspiration Here!

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Salty Sweet Cracker Jack Ballpark Bark

“Get Your Popcorn! Peanuts! Cracker Jacks!” This salty sweet Cracker Jack Ballpark Bark  has all the bases covered. Go Ya’LL! 

Course Desserts

Cuisine American

Keyword Candy Bark, Cracker Jacks, Peanuts, Popcorn

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 12

Calories 78kcal

Author Gwyn

Ingredients

• 16 ounces white chocolate chips
• 2 cups mini marshmallows
• 1 cup salted peanuts
• 3 cups Cracker Jacks
• 1 cup mini pretzels
• Optional: 8 ounces butterscotch chips melted.

Instructions

• Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
• Using a double boiler, add 2 inches of water into the bottom pot and heat to a slow simmer. (Or a heat safe bowl fitted over a pot with 2 inches of water.) Add the white chocolate chips to the top pot (or heat safe bowl) and melt. Stir in half the marshmallows and let them almost melt. Next stir in half the peanuts and then half the Cracker Jacks.
• While hot, pour the mixture onto the prepared sheet pan and spread with a rubber spatula. Quickly sprinkle on the rest of the Cracker Jacks, peanuts, and pretzels. Give them a gently press into the mixture.
• *If you are using the melted butterscotch chips, dollop spoonfuls on just before sprinkling on the Cracker Jacks, peanuts, and pretzels.
• Cool completely, cut, and serve. Store in an airtight container for up to two weeks.

Notes

Tips For Melting White Chocolate

Chop the white chocolate into even pieces or use chips to help melt the chocolate evenly. Melted white chocolate will seize (become grainy) when it comes in contact with liquid. Add any flavorings once the chocolate is melted. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1Piece | Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 93mg | Potassium: 203mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 27g | Vitamin A: 11IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 88mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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Growing up in Georgia, pecans were a staple year round. My best friend Jenny lived across the street from a pecan grove with a quaint pecan shop called Swint’s. They made all sorts of delicious pecan recipes to include divinity. Jenny and I would march across the street twirling our batons for a piece of that pure sugar pecan dream.

Jenny recently reminded me of another treasure from that shop when she surprised my husband and I with a Swint’s goodie box. It included Jenny’s favorite, a white chocolate covered pecan bark they call sweet dreams. The bag ingredients simply read, fried pecans and white chocolate. Talking with Jenny about how to make this sweet treat at home, she recommended adding pretzels. Genius!

I took Jenny’s tip and got busy in the Sparkle Kitchen. I tried the recipe several ways to include boiling and frying the pecans to match Swint’s. All taste testers agreed the texture was a bit grainy. Fried pecans are delicious all by themselves. I added a dash of Trader Joe’s Chilli Lime seasoning and my husband took them out. They didn’t go to waste.

Back to this recipe….

The Sparkling Charm version is super easy to make! No boiling and frying required.

These little salty sweet bites are addictive! This is a crowd pleasing recipe for any party or celebration. They also make a great hostess gift and party take-away.

Thank you Jenny! The pretzels takes these over the top!

PS Another Pecan Fave….Spiced Honey Rosemary Pecans

Salty Sweet Covered White Chocolate Fried Pecans

Ingredients

• 4 cups raw whole pecans, shells removed, fresh if possible
• 1/2 stick unsalted butter, frozen
• white chocolate
• 2 cups thin pretzel sticks, broken into pieces
• sea salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare a cookie sheets with parchment paper or nonstick foil.

2. Scatter the fresh pecans onto the baking sheet. Using a hand grater, grate the frozen butter on the pecans.

3. Bake the pecans for 10 to 15 minutes, gently shaking and turning the pan every few minutes. Be careful not to burn the pecans.

4. Remove the pecans from the oven and immediately sprinkle with the salt. Let the salted pecans cool for 15 minutes.

5. Melt the white chocolate in a medium microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 15 second intervals, stirring the white chocolate in between until completely smooth.

6. Working quickly, add the the salted pecans and pretzels into the melted white chocolate and stir to coat. Pour the pecan mixture back onto the parchment covered baking sheet and flatten with a rubber spatula. Cool until hardened.

7. Break into bite sized pieces.

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Salty Sweet Pecan Delight Bites

Salty Sweet Pecan Delight Bites . Careful! These little salty sweet bites are addictive! This is a crowd pleasing recipe for any party or celebration. They also make a great hostess gift and party take-away.

Course Desserts

Cuisine American

Keyword Pecan Candy, Pecans, White Chocolate Chips

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 15 minutes minutes

Servings 12

Calories 500kcal

Author Gwyn

Ingredients

• 4 cups pecans, raw, shells removed, fresh if possible
• 1/2 cup butter, frozen
• 16 ounces white chocolate
• 2 cups pretzel sticks, broken into pieces
• sea salt

Instructions

• Preheat oven to 350 F. Prepare a

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• Scatter the fresh pecans onto the baking sheet. Using a hand grater, grate the frozen butter on the pecans.
• Bake the pecans for 10 to 15 minutes, gently shaking and turning the pan every few minutes. Be careful not to burn the pecans.
• Remove the pecans from the oven and immediately sprinkle with the salt. Let the salted pecans cool for 15 minutes.
• Melt the white chocolate in a medium microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 15 second intervals, stirring the white chocolate in between until completely smooth.
• Working quickly, add the the salted pecans and pretzels into the melted white chocolate and stir to coat. Pour the pecan mixture back onto the parchment covered baking sheet and flatten with a rubber spatula. Cool until hardened.
• Break into bite sized pieces.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 500kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 95mg | Potassium: 246mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 266IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 1mg

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Salty! Sweet! Smooth! Rich! Creamy! This quick and easy “no bake” recipe for these Creamy Dreamy Marshmallow Peanut Butter Bars will cure your craving for something sweet.

Oh Hello Delicious Creamy Dreamy Marshmallow Peanut Butter Bars!

You look like you something Cracker Barrel might serve with your old-fashioned fancy flavor and crunchy salty sweet taste! 

Friends, today I am sharing this very quick and easy sweet treat with you. It is a perfect treat any time of year, a fine and dandy treat in the fall and wrapped up for people you love at Halloween! 

Grab your aprons! 

Best Ever Marshmallow Peanut Butter Bars

Makes 16 Squares

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 cups butterscotch chips
• 4 cups miniature marshmallows + 1 hand full for sprinkling
• 1 cup salted peanuts

Directions

1. Line an 8″ X 8″ baking pan with parchment paper. Leave an overhang for easy pan removal later.

2. Add the peanut butter and butterscotch chips to a deep saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until the mixture is smooth and creamy. 

3. Turn off the heat and cool for 5 minutes. Set a timer…..

Five minutes is all you need!

This is where the smooth and creamy magic happens! Any longer and the mixture will have a weird texture when it firms up. Cooling also keeps the marshmallows to keep their shape. 

4. Gently fold the marshmallows and peanuts into the cooled mixture.

5. Pour into the prepared pan spreading evenly without pressing with a rubber spatula. 

6. Sprinkle with salted peanuts and a few mini marshmallows. 

6. Place the mixture in the refrigerator for one hour to set. 

7. Cut into 16 squares.

Creamy Dreamy Marshmallow Peanut Butter Bars

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Oh Hello Delicious Creamy Dreamy Marshmallow Peanut Butter Bars!

You look like you something Cracker Barrel might serve with your old-fashioned fancy flavor and crunchy salty sweet taste! 

Friends, today I am sharing this very quick and easy sweet treat with you. It is a perfect treat any time of year, buy a fine and dandy treat in the fall and wrapped up for people you love at Halloween! 

Grab your aprons!

• Author: Gwyn

Ingredients

Makes 16 Squares

1/2 cup butter

3/4 cup creamy peanut butter

2 cups butterscotch chips

4 cups miniature marshmallows + 1 hand full for sprinkling

1 cup salted peanuts

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Instructions

1. Line an 8″ X 8″ baking pan with parchment paper. Leave an overhang for easy pan removal later.

2. Add the peanut butter and butterscotch chips to a deep saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until the mixture is smooth and creamy. 

3. Turn off the heat and cool for 5 minutes. Set a timer…..

Five minutes is all you need!

This is where the smooth and creamy magic happens! Any longer and the mixture will have a weird texture when it firms up. Cooling also keeps the marshmallows to keep their shape. 

4. Gently fold the marshmallows and peanuts into the cooled mixture.

5. Pour into the prepared pan spreading evenly without pressing with a rubber spatula. 

6. Sprinkle with salted peanuts and the hand full of mini marshmallows. 

7. Place the mixture in the refrigerator for one hour to set. 

8. Cut into 16 squares.

The Best Marshmallow Peanut Butter Bars

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• Author: Gwyn
• Prep Time: 10 minutes + 1 hour to set
• Total Time: 70 minutes
• Yield: 16

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 cups butterscotch chips
• 4 cups miniature marshmallows
• 1 cup salted peanuts

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Instructions

1. Line an 8″ X 8″ baking pan with parchment paper. Leave an overhang for easy pan removal later.
2. Add the peanut butter and butterscotch chips to a deep saucepan over medium heat. Stir frequently until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
3. Turn off the heat and cool for 5 minutes. Set a timer.
4. Gently fold the marshmallows and peanuts into the cooled mixture.
5. Pour into the prepared pan and spread evenly without pressing. 
6. Place the mixture in the refrigerator for one hour to set. 
7. Cut into 16 squares.
8. Enjoy! 

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Cheddar Cheddar Cheese Crackers! BANG!

The perfect binge watch food!

The perfect go to snack!

Easy to make!

YUMM!

So Delicious!

These little bite sized goodies will make your socks roll up and down!

That is it! Go get your apron on! Let’s cook!

Love Crackers? Try these! FIRE CRACKERS!

Cheddar Cheddar Cheesy Cheese Crackers

Ingredients

4 ounces white cheddar cheese, shredded using small grate, cold
8 ounces sharp yellow cheddar cheese, shredded using small grate, cold
4 ounces Gruyère cheese, shredded using small grate, cold
2 cup all-purpose flour
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into tiny cubes, cold
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon white pepper
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
8 tablespoons ice water

One of my fave kitchen things…this Rolling Pin with adjustable dough thickness rings. …or these  strips. Perfectly even dough every time!

Directions

1. Add the 3 grated/shredded cold cheeses, flour, butter cubes, salt, white pepper, and cayenne pepper, to the bowl of a food processor and pulse until the mixture resembles sand.

2. Add the ice water and pulse until the mixture comes together into a dough. Add another tablespoon if necessary.

3. Form the dough into two equal square discs.

4. Place the discs in plastic bags and chill in the refrigerator for 2 hours.

5. Preheat the oven to 350° F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.

6. Remove one dough disc from the refrigerator. Use a rolling pin and work into a rectangle equalling 1/8 inch in thickness. Cut off rough edges to finish rectangle.

7. Using a sharp knife or a pizza cutter, cut the sough into 3/4 inch squares.

8. Use a straw or a wooden skewer to poke a small hole in the center of each square.

9. Transfer the squares to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 15 minutes.

10. Cool on a cookie rack.

11. Repeat steps 6-10 with the second dough disc. You could save in the fridge for up to two weeks for a second snack, but pan one will go before they cool. SMILE!

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A Perfect Snack For
Mother’s Day | Bridal Shower’s | Baby Shower’s | Easter
Homemade Gifts | PJ Party’s | Girl’s Night | Friendsgiving | Thanksgiving

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Moreover, this easy to make frozen treat is fabulous for Father’s Day! St. Patrick’s Day! A Summer Weekend Brunch! I make this most EVERYDAY in the summer time!

It is Magical! Try it!

What is Frozen Coffee Called?

Did you know frozen coffee is called frappe. It is typically made with instant coffee that has been cooled to room temperature, blended with milk, ice, simple syrup, and sometimes flavoring. .

Frozen Caramel Cream Coffee

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
• 3/4 cups brown sugar
• 3 1/3 cups cold coffee
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 cup Caramel Baileys Irish Cream …or the entire bottle!
• 1 dash ground nutmeg

Serve in mason jars with wooden spoons.

Mixology

First, add the brown sugar to a large mixing bowl. Then, pour in the hot coffee and stir to dissolve the sugar.

Next, stir in the Irish Cream, cold coffee, vanilla, heavy cream, and nutmeg until well combined.

Then, place in the freezer for 8 hours. Remove and give it a stir/scrape.

Return to the freezer and continue to freeze for 2 more hours or until frozen.

Lastly, take the Frozen Caramel Cream & Coffee out of the freezer 10 minutes before serving.

Scoop into a glass or punchbowl.

Frozen Caramel Cream Coffee! FROZEN FRAPPE!

Frozen Carmel Cream Coffee

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Ingredients

1/2 cup strong brewed coffee
3/4 cups brown sugar
3 1/3 cups cold coffee
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 cups Baileys Carmel Irish Cream…or the entire bottle!
1 dash ground nutmeg

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Instructions

Add the brown sugar to a large mixing bowl. Pour in the hot coffee and stir to dissolve the sugar.

Stir in the Baileys Caramel Irish Cream, cold coffee, vanilla, heavy cream, and nutmeg until well combined.

Place in the freezer for 8 hours. Remove and give it a stir.

Return to the freezer and continue to freeze for 2 more hours.

Take the Frozen Caramel Cream & Coffee out of the freezer 30 minutes before serving.

Scoop into a glass or punchbowl.

Optional: Add chocolate drizzle and chocolate shavings or perhaps salt the rim of the glass.

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BONUS COFFEE TIPS

Choose a cool dark place. Avoid storing coffee in a refrigerator or a freezer. First, the humidity can cause moisture an infiltrate the packaging. Secondly, coffee takes on the flavor of smells in the refrigerator. Be sure to also avoid storing coffee in warm spots such as above the stove and exposure to sunlight.

How Long Do Coffee Grounds Last Once Opened?

Opened coffee packages of freshly ground coffee should be kept in and opaque airtight container. It will stay fresh for 10 days.

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Spicy Sweet Cheese Bites

These are perfect for any celebration served on a pretty tray or bagged up with a pretty bow for a take away gift. Of course they make a great snack for a good bing watch too.

Spicy Sweet Cheese Bites

Ingredients

All-purpose flour, for dusting
1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
2 tablespoon salted butter, melted
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan
1 jar sliced spicy sweet jalapeños, drained

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

2.  On a floured surface, unfold the puff pastry sheet. Using a rolling pin, gently roll across the surface of the pastry sheet two times.

“Gently is the key here. ….just flatten a tiny bit!

3. With the tines of a fork, poke holes in the puff pastry then brush with the melted butter.

4. Sprinkle on the cheddar and the Parmesan. Lightly press the cheese into the pastry using a rolling pen.

5. Cut the pastry into rounds using a 1 1/2-inch round cookie cutter.

6. Gently press 1 slice of jalapeños into the middle of each round.

7. Transfer to the prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle over the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan.

8. Bake 10 minutes until the bites are golden brown and puffed.

ENJOY!

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Ingredients

All-purpose flour, for dusting
1 sheet frozen puff pastry,thawed
2 tablespoon salted butter, melted
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
1 cup grated Parmesan
1 jar sliced spicy sweet jalapeños, drained

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

On a floured surface, unfold the puff pastry sheet. Using a rolling pin, gently roll across the surface of the pastry sheet two times.

“Gently is the key here. ….just flatten a tiny bit!

With the tines of a fork, poke holes in the puff pastry then brush with the melted butter. Sprinkle on the cheddar and the 1/2 cup Parmesan. Lightly press the cheese into the pastry using a rolling pen. Cut the pastry into rounds using a 1 1/2  inch round pastry cutter. Gently press 1 slice of jalapeños into the middle of each round. Transfer to the prepared baking sheets. Sprinkle over the remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan. Bake 10 minutes until the bites are golden brown and puffed.

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Homemade Spicy Maple Caramels

What Do Homemade Spicy Maple Caramels Taste Like

Homemade Spicy Maple Caramels are rich, creamy, buttery, spicy, and sweet. They are the treat that has it all.

Ways To Share Spicy Maple Caramels

• Add one to your houseguests pillows during the holidays for an evening sweet.
• Bag them with a bow for hostess gifts or party favors.
• Make small bags for people in customer service where you shop.
• Place them in a bowl for holiday decor and partaking.

What is the perfect Temperature for Making Caramel?

The perfect temperature for caramels is 245°F for the perfect chew. Some people prefer a harder chew and increase the temperature. However, carmels should not exceed 260°F.

Homemade Spicy Maple Caramels Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup corn syrup
• 1 cup salted butter
• 1/2  cup pure maple syrup
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon maple extract
• finishing salt (or coarse salt)
• red pepper flakes

Instructions

*READ THIS HOMEMADE SPICY MAPLE CARAMEL RECIPE THROUGH BEFORE YOU START!

Line a medium sheet pan with parchment paper wrapping it over two sides. This will allow you to lift the Homemade Spicy Maple Caramels from the pan easily. Spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.

Fill a cup with ice water. Set aside.

In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, add the heavy cream, corn syrup, maple syrup, butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Stir until butter melts and all ingredients are well combined.

Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pot. Be careful not to let the tip touch the bottom.

Increase the heat to medium stirring occasionally. Allow the misture to simmer until it reaches 245° – 260°. If the temperature is rising too fast, lower the temperature just a bit. It should take at least 10 minutes to reach the minimum temperature of 245° and for the mixture to caramelize and achieve the deep rich buttery taste.

A QUICK RECIPE CHAT

“Like mashed potatoes on Thanksgiving, everyone likes them a different way. Caramel is the same way. People like different levels of chewiness.

So How do you decide how chewy your spicy maple caramels should be? …

Once the caramel reaches 245°F,  use a spoon to drop a little bit of molten caramel into the ice water. Lift it out and test for texture. It should be firm enough to cut, yet soft enough to chew. If needed, simmer the caramel a little longer, but do not allow it to go over 260°.

When the perfectly chewy caramel reaches your preferred texture, stir in the maple and vanilla extract.

Carefully pour the molten caramel onto the prepared sheet pan and allow it to cool for 15 minutes.

Sprinkle with finishing salt and red pepper flakes and continue to let cool for 45 minutes.

Once cooled, lift the whole sheet of spicy maple caramel out of the pan by the edges of the parchment paper and cut into desired size pieces.

Wrap each candy in small pieces of wax paper.

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Homemade Spicy Maple Caramels

These Homemade Spicy Maple Caramels are a perfect treat for any holiday and great for gift-giving. Grab your aprons for this easy recipe!

Course Desserts

Cuisine American

Keyword Candies, Caramels

Servings 90 Pieces

Calories 74kcal

Ingredients

• 2 cups brown sugar packed
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
• 1 cup corn syrup
• 1 cup salted butter
• 1/2 cup maple syrup pure
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon maple extract
• finishing salt or coarse salt
• red pepper flakes

Instructions

• Line a medium sheet pan with parchment paper wrapping it over two sides. This will allow you to lift the Homemade Spicy Maple Caramels from the pan easily. Spray with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
• Fill a cup with ice water. Set aside.
• In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, add the heavy cream, corn syrup, maple syrup, butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Stir until butter melts and all ingredients are well combined.
• Clip a candy thermometer to the side of the pot. Be careful not to let the tip touch the bottom.
• Increase the heat to medium stirring occasionally. Allow the misture to simmer until it reaches 245° – 260°. If the temperature is rising too fast, lower the temperature just a bit. It should take at least 10 minutes to reach the minimum temperature of 245° and for the mixture to caramelize and achieve the deep rich buttery taste.
• A QUICK RECIPE CHAT
• “Like mashed potatoes on Thanksgiving, everyone likes them a different way. Caramel is the same way. People like different levels of chewiness.
• I prefer exactly 245° for the perfect caramel chew. I call it “the not so chewy it will pull the fillings out of your teeth texture.”
• So How do you decide how chewy your spicy maple caramels should be? …
• Once the caramel reaches 245°F,  use a spoon to drop a little bit of molten caramel into the ice water. Lift it out and test for texture. It should be firm enough to cut, yet soft enough to chew. If needed, simmer the caramel a little longer, but do not allow it to go over 260°.
• When the perfectly chewy caramel reaches your preferred texture, stir in the maple and vanilla extract.
• Carefully pour the molten caramel onto the prepared sheet pan and allow it to cool for 15 minutes.
• Sprinkle with finishing salt and red pepper flakes and continue to let cool for 45 minutes.
• Once cooled, lift the whole sheet of spicy maple caramel out of the pan by the edges of the parchment paper and cut into desired size pieces.
• Wrap each candy in small pieces of wax paper.

Nutrition

Serving: 90Pieces | Calories: 74kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 15mg | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 121IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 0.04mg

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Ice Box “Oh My Ganache” S’Mores Cake

This week is S’mores Week at Sparkling Charm and this is a Number YUUUUM recipe to try!

ICE BOX S’MORES CAKE! Layers of graham crackers, chocolate ganache, marshmallows, and cream, this cake is a summertime must! BONUS! IT IS A NO BAKE CAKE!

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More Marshmallowy Treats…

Cherry Ice-Cream S’mores Sandwiches
Reece’s Cup Chocolate Chip S’mores
Belgium Waffle Strawberry Bacon S’more Sandwich
Unicorn Bark
Merlot Marshmallows

Ice Box “Oh My Ganache” S’Mores Cake

Ingredients

1 box of graham crackers
8 oz. container of mascarpone cheese
2 1/4 cups heavy cream
marshmallow fluff
1/4 cup confectioners sugar
12 oz. chocolate, broken into pieces
marshmallows, sliced in half
chocolate magic shell
kitchen torch

Directions

1. Line a loaf pan with parchment paper leaving enough paper to cover top later.

2. In a mixing bowl, add the mascarpone cheese, 1 1/4 cup  whipping cream, and the confectioners sugar in a bowl.  Beat until stiff peaks form. Set aside.

3. Place 3/4 of  the broken chocolate into a heat proof bowl and set aside.

4. Add the remaining whipping cream to a pot and heat until the cream is hot but not boiling.

5. Pour the whipping cream over the chocolate and stir until smooth and creamy.

6. Time to layer! In the lined loaf pan layer….

• A single layer of graham crackers
• marshmallow fluff
• Mascarpone cream
• chocolate ganache

Repeat the layers ending with a layer of graham crackers. This will be the bottom of the cake when it is inverted.

7. Fold the excess parchment paper over the cake and freeze for 5 hours or overnight.

8. Remove the “Oh My Ganache” S’mores Ice Box Cake from the freezer and fold back the parchment paper.

9. Place a plate over the pan, flip it, carefully remove the loaf pan, and the parchment paper.

10. Drizze with magic shell.

11. Add marshmallows to the top and toast them with the kitchen torch.

EAT RIGHT AWAY!

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What does the “S” in S’More stand for?

This sweet, warm, gooey, delectable treat always leaves both children and adults alike wanting more. That is how the S’MORE got its name. It is a contraction of the phrase, “some more,” I want more s’mores.

What Alcoholic beverages Pair S’MORES?

• Porter
• Pinot Noir
• Bourbon
• Scotch
• Chardonnay
• Dry Red Table Wine

More S’More Ideas and Combinations

Cherry Ice-Cream S’mores Sandwiches | “Oh My Ganache” Ice Box S’more Cake 
Reece’s Cup Chocolate Chip S’mores | Unicorn Bark | Merlot Marshmallows

How To Make Belgian Waffle Strawberry & Bacon S’mores Sandwich

Ingredients

• mini Belgian waffles
• bacon, cooked crisp
• fresh sliced strawberries
• chocolate
• marshmallows

Instructions

Toast the marshmallows over a flame, the eye of a stove, or with a kitchen blow torch. Press the toasted melted marshmallow onto a mini Belgium waffle and set aside.Place a few pieces of crispy bacon, chocolate, and sliced strawberries onto a second mini Belgian waffle. Squish the two graham crackers together.

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How To Make Belgian Waffle Strawberry & Bacon S’mores Sandwich

I don't have words for this combination of delicious. It is a must try summertime treat for the bacon lover in your life. Today I am sharing How to Make A Belgian Waffle Strawberry & Bacon S’mores Sandwich.

Course Breakfast

Cuisine American

Keyword Bacon, S’Mores, Strawberry Butter, Waffles

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Total Time 5 minutes minutes

Servings 1

Calories 288kcal

Author Gwyn

Ingredients

• 2 waffle mini
• 2 strips bacon cooked crisp
• 1 strawberry fresh sliced
• 2 chocolate squares
• 1 marshmallows

Instructions

• Toast the marshmallows over a flame, the eye of a stove, or with a kitchen blow torch. Press the toasted melted marshmallow onto a mini Belgium waffle and set aside.Place a few pieces of crispy bacon, chocolate, and sliced strawberries onto a second mini Belgian waffle.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 S’More | Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 358mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 18IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg

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Doughnuts! Doughnuts! Doughnuts!

Happy National Donut Day Everyone!

Make these for breakfast!

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MORE DOUGHNUTS PLEASE!

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Brown Sugar Bourbon Cake

Today I am pulling an “oldie but goodie” out of my recipe box for you and adding a little twist.  Originally this heirloom family cake recipe was made with homemade moonshine. My recipe adds a flavorful spin with an AMAZING BROWN SUGAR BOURBON SYRUP made with a FANTASTIC “BSB Brown Sugar Bourbon” from Heritage Distilling Company in Gig Harbor, Washington.

What Does Brown Sugar Bourbon Cake Taste Like?

Occasions to Serve Brown Sugar Bourbon Cake

Brown Sugar Bourbon Cake Recipe

Ingredients

Cooking Time: 2 Hours Serves 12

Cake

• 1 cup butter, unsalted, softened
• 2 1/2 cups white sugar, sifted
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 3 cups Swans Down bleached cake flour, sifted twice
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 6 large eggs, room temperature, yolks and whites separated
• 8 ounces whole sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon BSB Brown Sugar Bourbon.

Brown Sugar Bourbon Syrup

• 1/2 cup BSB Brown Sugar Bourbon
• 1/2 cup brown sugar.

Instructions

Preheat Oven: 350°

Grease and flour a 10″ bundt pan and set aside.

Beat the softened butter at medium speed with an electric mixer for 3 minutes until pale yellow and creamy. Gradually add the white sugar and the brown sugar to the butter at medium speed for 7 minutes.

In a medium-sized bowl, sift the twice sifted Swans Down cake flour with the baking soda. Slowly add the sifted flour to the butter mixture 1 cup at a time mixing at medium speed.

Note: The batter will be thick like sugar cookie dough. 

Add the room temperature egg yolks to the batter one at a time and mix until combined.

Set the mixer to low speed and add the sour cream and the vanilla. Stop mixer the minute it is just combined. Avoid over mixing.

Note: The batter will loosen with this step.

Using a hand-held mixer in a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter.

Pour the batter into the prepared pan carefully.

Bake for 2 hours or until a knife comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack for 15 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack.

BSB Brown Sugar Bourbon Syrup

In a saucepan combine 1/2 cup BSB (Brown Sugar Bourbon) with 1/2 cup brown sugar and cook at medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat.

Spoon the Brown Sugar Bourbon Syrup over the cake.

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Brown Sugar Bourbon Cake

Drizzled with infused bourbon syrup, this Brown Sugar Bourbon cake is delightfully delicious. Make it for the holidays! Make it for special occasions. It's a showstopper!

Course Desserts

Cuisine American

Keyword Bourbon, Brown Sugar Bourbon, Cakes, Pound Cake

Servings 12 Servings

Calories 387kcal

Ingredients

Cake

• 1 cup butter (unsalted, softened)
• 2 1/2 cups white sugar (sifted)
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 3 cups Swans Down bleached cake flour (sifted twice)
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 6 eggs (room temperature, yolks and whites separated)
• 8 ounces whole sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon BSB Brown Sugar Bourbon

Brown Sugar Bourbon Syrup

• 1/2 cup BSB Brown Sugar Bourbon
• 1/2 cup brown sugar

Instructions

Cake

• Preheat Oven: 350° Grease and flour a 10" bundt pan and set aside.
• Beat the softened butter at medium speed with an electric mixer for 3 minutes until pale yellow and creamy. Gradually add the white sugar and the brown sugar to the butter at medium speed for 7 minutes.
• In a medium-sized bowl, sift the twice sifted Swans Down cake flour with the baking soda. Slowly add the sifted flour to the butter mixture 1 cup at a time mixing at medium speed.
• Note: The batter will be thick like sugar cookie dough.
• Add the room temperature egg yolks to the batter one at a time and mix until combined.
• Set the mixer to low speed and add the sour cream and the vanilla. Stop mixer the minute it is just combined. Avoid over mixing.
• Note: The batter will loosen with this step.
• Using a hand-held mixer in a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Gently fold the egg whites into the batter.
• Pour the batter into the prepared pan carefully.
• Bake for 2 hours or until a knife comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack for 15 minutes. Remove from pan and cool completely on wire rack.

BSB Brown Sugar Bourbon Syrup

• In a saucepan combine 1/2 cup BSB (Brown Sugar Bourbon) with 1/2 cup brown sugar and cook at medium heat until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat.
• Spoon the Brown Sugar Bourbon Syrup over the cake.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 387kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 41mg | Sodium: 2061mg | Potassium: 70mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 473IU | Vitamin C: 0.03mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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French Toast Kababs with Strawberries and Bacon

Special people on special occasions deserve special food. Today I am sharing something fun I whipped up for my husband this weekend. This is perfect for Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, Sunday Brunch, or any special occasion. Make this for someone you love too!

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French Toast Kababs with Strawberries and Bacon

Ingredients

1 loaf brioche bread, unsliced, crusts removed, cut into 1-inch cubes
4 large eggs, lightly beaten
2/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 tablespoons butter, unsalted
powdered sugar
maple syrup
bacon
fresh strawberries, washed and stems removed

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 275 degrees.

2. Place a parchment lined baking sheet in the oven to warm.

3. Cook the bacon and place on warmed pan in the oven.

3. In a medium bowl, whisk together eggs, cream, cinnamon, and vanilla.

4. In a large pan, melt two tablespoons of the unsalted butter over medium heat.

5. Carefully toss one half of the bread cubes in the egg mixture.

6. Place half of the bread mixture in pan turning occasionally with tongs making sure to brown on all sides.

7. Transfer the first half of the batch to the heated pan inside the oven.

8. Give the remaining bread cubes a dip in the egg mixture.

9. Melt the remaining two tablespoons of butter in the pan and cook the second half of the bread cubes as before.

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This cute homemade gift doubles as a hot beverage cup or a plant pot.  It is a mug with a mug shot. SMILE!

PS Check out the DIY Personalized Photo Jewelry Dish too.

DIY Plant Mugs

Supplies

white coffee mug
decal paper
scissors
turpentine
water-based polyurethane
foam craft brushes
inkjet printer

Directions

1. Choose a photo and size it to fit the white cup when cut out. A close up face shot will work best.

2. Using an inkjet printer, print the image onto the transparent side of the waterslide paper.

Consider printing the photos tall enough to touch the top edge of the cup so that the plant looks like hair. 

3. Trim the image to fit the mug.

4. Using a foam brush, paint a thin layer of turpentine onto the white mug. Set aside. 

5. Submerge the photograph into warm water for 30 seconds.

6. Gently slide the transparent photograph away from the white decal paper backing. Immediately place the transparent image on top to the turpentine painted mug.

7. Avoid touching the photo once you slide it into place. Allow the ring dish to dry completely.

8. Coat with a layer of clear paint.

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