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Homemade Vanilla Extract

Really good vanilla extract can make a world of difference to all your baked goods, it just adds a surprising richness and decadence. The thing is … you need to make it at least 4 to 6 months ahead of when you plan on using it … so if you want to have some niceContinue reading “Homemade Vanilla Extract”

Best Ever, Award Winning, Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies

I searched and searched for the perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe and after many years I finally found it … that’s why they are the ‘best ever, award winning, ultimate’ chocolate chip cookies. This has been my go-to recipe ever since. Ingredients: 4 1/2 c all purpose flour 2 tsp baking soda 1/2 c whiteContinue reading “Best Ever, Award Winning, Ultimate Chocolate Chip Cookies”

Fudgey Chocolate Cake

Rich, chocolatey .. my kids call this ‘death by chocolate’ CAKE INGREDIENTS: 1 c butter, softened 2 c sugar 2 tsp vanilla extract 3 large eggs 2 1/2 c all-purpose flour 1 c cocoa powder 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 c instant chocolate pudding powder (1 small box) 2 1/4 c buttermilk 1 c chocolate chipsContinue reading “Fudgey Chocolate Cake”