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The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 20:17:05 +0000

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“Making these with my kids was as much fun as eating them!”
-Anonymous

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The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie

Recipe by Our Empty Nest LifeCuisine: DessertDifficulty: Easy

Servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

400

kcal

Ingredients

1 cup softened butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons hot water
1 tablespoon salt
3 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 F.
Cream together the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla. Add in water, baking soda and salt. Stir in flour, chocolate chips, and nuts. Drop by large spoonfuls onto cookie sheet.
Bake for about 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges are nicely browned.

Notes

This recipe contains too much salt.

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French Buttercream Macarons

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 20:27:48 +0000

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French Buttercream Macarons

Recipe by Our Empty Nest LifeCuisine: Dessert, FrenchDifficulty: Difficult

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

400

kcal

Ingredients

Buttercream Filling
2 Cups confectioners’ sugar
6 oz Raspberries
1 Tsp. vanilla extract
1/2 Tsp. coconut extract (optional)
2 Tablespoons coconut milk
2 sticks salted butter, softened
1 vanilla bean, seeds scraped out
Macarons
1 3/4 Cups confectioners’ sugar
1 1/4 Cups almond flour
1/4 Cup coconut flour
2/3 Cup egg whites
3 T granulated sugar
1-3 drops red or pink food coloring (optional)

Directions

For the Macarons
Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F using the convection setting. Line 3 baking sheets with silicone mats. Measure the confectioners’ sugar and almond flour by spooning them into measuring cups and leveling with a knife. Transfer to a bowl; whisk to combine.
Sift the sugar-almond flour mixture, a little at a time, through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl, pressing with a rubber spatula to pass through as much as possible. It will take a while, and up to 2 tablespoons of coarse almond flour may be left; just toss it
Beat the egg whites, cream of tartar and salt with a mixer on medium speed until frothy. Increase the speed to medium high; gradually add the superfine sugar and beat until stiff and shiny, about 5 more minutes.
Bake the first batch until the cookies are shiny and rise 1/8 inch to form a “foot,” about 20 minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool completely. Repeat, using a double sheet for each batch. Peel the cookies off the mats and sandwich with a thin layer of filling (see below).
For the Filling
Tint the batter with 2 drops neon pink gel food coloring; flavor with almond extract. Fill with seedless raspberry jam (you’ll need about 3/4 cup).
Use a clean piping bag to pipe the filling on top of the bottom cookie. Now place another cookie on top. Repeat with the remaining cookies and filling.

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The BEST BBQ Chicken Pizza

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 19:55:58 +0000

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The BEST BBQ Chicken Pizza

Recipe by Our Empty Nest LifeCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

450

kcal

This has become a Friday night tradition in our home! We hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Ingredients

1 pizza dough (not frozen)
1/3 cup BBQ sauce, more if needed
1-2 cups shredded chicken
2 cups mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup red onion slices
Roasted red tomatoes

Directions

Preheat oven to 425°F.
Roll out the pizza dough if needed. Lightly brush oil on a pizza stone or large baking sheet, then place dough onto stone or pan.
Place 1/4 cup BBQ sauce on the pizza dough with a spoon. Mix the remaining BBQ sauce together with the chicken.
Sprinkle cheese over the dough and then add the chicken, onions and roasted red tomatoes.
Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and top with fresh cilantro.

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Smoky Chipotle Burger Patties

Fri, 10 Apr 2020 17:46:33 +0000

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Smoky Chipotle Burger Patties

Recipe by Our Empty Nest LifeCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

400

kcal

Ingredients

1 pound ground beef
3/4 whole panko bread crumbs
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 cloves garlic minced or grated
2 in chipotle chiles adobo from a can minced
1 teaspoon brown sugar
8 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
pinch of salt and pepper
4 slices thick sharp cheddar cheese
4 brioche burger buns toasted

Directions

In a large bowl combine ground beef, bread crumbs, lime juice, garlic, chiles, brown sugar, oregano, cumin, paprika, salt and pepper.
Form into 1/4 lb patties.
Place on heated grill and cooked till your preferred preference. Add cheese and top with your favorite hamburger condiments

Notes

This recipe contains too much oregano.

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Chocolate Spice Cake

Thu, 09 Apr 2020 19:12:10 +0000

“The best cake you’ll ever eat!”
-Anonymous

Chocolate Spice Cake

Recipe by Our Empty Nest LifeCuisine: Dessert, SweetsDifficulty: Easy

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Calories

350

kcal

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
2 sticks unsalted butter, softened
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup buttermilk
1 tsp baking soda
2 T baking powder
1/4 cup cocoa, sifted
2 cups flour
1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp allspice
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1 tsp cinnamon

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350˚F (175˚C). Spray an 8-inch (at least 2-inch high) round cake pan with baking spray, rub inside surface of pan with a paper towel to cover evenly with the spray. If your cake pan is lower than 2-inches, use a 9-inch round cake pan). Line bottom of pan with parchment paper and spray parchment paper lightly. Set aside.
In a medium-large bowl, combine the yogurt, sugar, and eggs, and whisk together until well blended.
Add the flour, baking powder, salt and spices and mix until all flour is combined.
Add the oil and stir well. Don’t worry, at first it will seem to separate but keep stirring till smooth.
Pour the batter into prepared pan.

Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the cake feels springy to the touch and a toothpick or cake tester inserted into the center comes out clean. Be careful not to overbake.
Cool cake on a wire rack for 10 minutes; then turn it out of the pan onto the rack.

Notes

This recipe contains too much baking powder.

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