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CRANBERRY ORANGE MUFFIN RECIPE These gorgeous Cranberry Orange Muffins are bursting with the flavors of fresh cranberries, fresh orange juice and orange zest. Bake a batch today and get ready to hear all the praises. INGREDIENTS 2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg ¼ teaspoon salt ½ cup butter softened ¾ cup sugar 2 eggs 2 tablespoons orange zest 1 ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ⅓ cup orange juice ¼ cup milk  2 cups cranberries 1/4 to 1/3 cup turbinado sugar INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees.  Line a 12 count standard muffin tin with baking cups. In a medium bowl whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Set aside for a few minutes. Using a stand or hand mixer on medium cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Turn the mixer to stir.  Add the eggs, orange zest and vanilla extract mixing just until combined.  Add the o

CARROT CAKE CUPCAKES The best carrot cupcake recipe with crushed pineapple and the perfect blend of spices, all topped with a delectable four-ingredient cream cheese frosting. INGREDIENTS CARROT CAKE CUPCAKES 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 ¼ teaspoons baking soda ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg ¼ teaspoon ground ginger 2 large eggs room temperature ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup packed light brown sugar ½ cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (8.25 ounce) crushed pineapple (do not drain) 1 ½  cups peeled and finely grated carrots 1 cup chopped walnuts (optional) CREAM CHEESE FROSTING 8 ounces cream cheese , softened 1/2 cup butter , softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3½ –4 cups powdered sugar INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a standard 12-count muffin tin with paper liners. Whisk together flour, baking soda, salt, ground cinnamon, g

BEST SNICKERDOODLE RECIPE An easy, family-friendly, soft, chewy snickerdoodle cookie with slightly crispy edges that are rolled in a cinnamon sugar mixture and baked until lightly browned. INGREDIENTS 2 3/4 cup all-purpose flour plus 2 tablespoons 2 teaspoons cream of tartar 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup unsalted butter softened 3/4 cup granulated sugar 3/4 cup brown sugar 2 eggs room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 tablespoons granulated sugar 1 tablespoon cinnamon INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cover a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Set the mixture aside. In a bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or a hand mixer, blend the butter and sugars until light and creamy.  Turn the mixer to low and stir in the eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated.  Stir in the vanilla extract m

CHOCOLATE COVERED CHERRIES RECIPE These fun and festive Chocolate Covered Cherries are a cinch to make with just a handful of ingredients.  They will make your Christmas candy and cookie trays look gorgeous. INGREDIENTS   1 (10 ounce) jar maraschino cherries (reserving 1/4 cup juice) 1/4 cup butter softened 3 1/2 – 4 cups powdered sugar 16 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips 2 teaspoons coconut oil or shortening 4 ounces white chocolate chips (optional) 4 ounces dark chocolate chips (optional) INSTRUCTIONS Lay the cherries out on paper towels.  Dab them dry several times with paper towels and let them sit will you start the rest of the recipe. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.  Using a stand mixer or a hand mixer, combine the butter, 3 cups powdered sugar, and 1/4 cup maraschino cherry juice.  Add the last cup of powdered sugar, 1/4 cup at a time, until the mixture pulls away from the side and forms a soft ball.  Refrigerate for 30

PEANUT BUTTER BLOSSOMS These easy and quick-to-make Hershey kiss cookies are a Christmas classic.They are delectable peanut butter cookies topped with a chocolate kiss. They are one of our favorite Christmas cookies and are always a lovely addition to our Christmas holiday trays.  INGREDIENT: 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup butter softened (1 stick) 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter 1 egg room temperature 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup sugar 36 chocolate kiss candies INSTRUCTIONS: Place your wrapped chocolate kisses in the freezer. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cover baking sheets with silicone mats or parchment paper. In a medium bowl, combine your flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt. Using a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or an electric hand mixer on medium speed, cream the butter, sugars, and peanut butter until lig