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RED VELVET CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

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Red Velvet for Christmas ! Ho ho ho ho . . . They were absolutely delicious and will definitely be made again soon. RED VELVET CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES Soft, Chewy Red Velvet Chocolate Chip Cookies. With a delicate hint of cocoa & oozing with melted chocolate chips - they're perfectly festive! Prep Time 15 mins Cook Time 8 mins Total Time 3 hrs Servings: 26 cookies Calories: 104 kcal Ingredients 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour , spooned and leveled (careful not to over measure) 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 and 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup unsalted butter , softened to room temperature 1/3 cup brown sugar , lightly packed 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg , room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla 2-3 teaspoons red food coloring , liquid or gel 3/4 cup white chocolate chip cookies Instructions In a large bowl whisk together the flour, cocoa, cornstarch, baking soda & salt.  In a separate large bowl bea...

ROASTED BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH MUSHROOMS AND WHITE WINE CREAM SAUCE

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The Perfect Christmas Eve dinner here, love, love, love, love, LOVE this!! December is my favorite month of the year because i get to spend time with my family, & we always have tenderloin for christmas eve dinner. This wine cream sauce SO GOOD! ROASTED BEEF TENDERLOIN WITH MUSHROOMS AND WHITE WINE CREAM SAUCE Prep time 10 minutes Cook time 25 minutes Total time 35 minutes Servings 8 servings Calories 663 kcal Ingredients 1 (4-5) pound whole beef tenderloin 2 tablespoons dijon mustard 1/4 cup peppercorns crushed, or fresh balck pepper kosher salt 16 ounces cremini mushrooms halved 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 tablespoons butter White Wine Cream Sauce 1/2 cup white wine can also use chicken broth 2 tablespoons butter 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme 2 cups heavy cream or whole milk 1/3 cup grated parmesan kosher salt and pepper Instructions Preheat the oven to 475 degrees F. Rub the beef with mustard and season generously with peppercorns and salt. H...

BUCKEYE BALL (PEANUT BUTTER BALLS)

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Peanut Butter is NEVER WRONG !! Love the idea of sprinkles, I just love these classic peanut butter balls with the holiday decorations! Yummy and festive! BUCKEYE BALL (PEANUT BUTTER BALLS) This recipe for buckeye balls is the classic peanut butter balls dipped in dark or white chocolate. Prep Time 1 hour Cook Time 2 minutes Total Time 1 hour 2 minutes Servings 20 buckeye balls Calories 212 kcal Ingredients 1 1/2 cups creamy peanut butter 1/2 cup butter at room temperature 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar sifted 8 ounces chocolate chips or candy melts/almond bark can be dark chocolate, white chocolate or both 1 tablespoon vegetable shortening optional: 1/2 cup holiday sprinkles Instructions Place the peanut butter, butter and powdered sugar in a large bowl. Mix until the ingredients are incorporated, then knead with your hands until a smooth dough forms. Shape the dough into tablespoon sized balls and place on a sheet pan that's been lined with parchment paper...

CHEESY GARLIC ROASTED ASPARAGUS

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I simply LOVE! Made this for Thanksgiving dinner. It was a hit with everyone! So good and so, so easy and quick. CHEESY GARLIC ROASTED ASPARAGUS Cheesy Garlic Roasted Asparagus with mozzarella cheese is the best side dish to any meal! Low Carb, Keto AND the perfect way to get your veggies in! Even non-asparagus fans LOVE this recipe! Tastes so amazing that the whole family gets behind this one. Prep Time 5 mins Cook Time 15 mins Total Time 20 mins Servings: 4 - 6 people Calories: 226 kcal Ingredients 1 pound (500 g) asparagus spears, woody ends removed 3 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon minced garlic (or 4 cloves garlic, minced) 3/4 teaspoon Kosher salt 1/4 teaspoon fresh cracked black pepper 1 1/4 cup shredded mozzarella cheese Instructions Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Lightly grease a baking sheet with nonstick cooking oil spray.  Arrange asparagus on baking sheet. Set aside. In a small bowl mix together olive oil, garlic, salt and pepper. Drizzl...

CANESTRELLI DELICIOUS ITALIAN COOKIES

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I just made these cookies and they turned out georgeus, the taste and smell were simply delicious !! CANESTRELLI DELICIOUS ITALIAN COOKIES Canestrelli a wonderfully delicious Italian Cookie, an almost shortbread type cookie but with a crunch, fast and easy. The perfect afternoon tea cookie. Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 15 mins chilling time 2 hrs Total Time 35 mins Servings: 60 cookies Calories: 38kcal Ingredients 1 cup flour 150 grams 1/2 cup + 1 1/2 tablespoons powdered sugar 75 grams pinch salt 3/4 cup + 2 tablespoons corn starch 100 grams 2/3 cup cold butter cut into pieces 150 grams 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2.10 grams 3 hard boiled egg yolks (just the yolks) zest 1/2 lemon Instructions Place eggs in a pot and cover with cold water, heat until boiling, then remove from heat and let sit 8-10 minutes. Place under cold water. Remove shell when cooled and mash well with a fork. In a food processor whisk together flour, sugar, salt, corn starch and zest, then a...