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Cream Cheese Filled Muffins Recipe

Posted on December 8, 2012 · Leave a Comment

I have seen these Cream Cheese Filled Muffins Recipes a number of times and finally gave into the temptation to give them a try. In the past I have prepared filled cupcakes, they are a lot of work and time consuming; but they are very good. The thought of filling these muffins without some of the work that’s involved with removing some of the muffin to insert the filling appealed to me. However, I was still a little skeptical.

I thought these Cream Cheese Filled Muffins were pretty good but kind of heavy. When they are warm the filling is delicious, but if you serve them cold, it is more like part of the muffin. They do have a rich chocolate flavor with a heavy cake like texture. I used dark chocolate chips in the recipe for the filling which turned out to be an excellent choice.

This one won’t go on my favorites list, but it’s pretty good. So if you don’t have the time, or energy to make the traditional filled muffins or cupcakes, give this Cream Cheese Filled Muffins Recipe a try for the holidays. I bet you won’t have any trouble getting rid of them. Enjoy

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour

2 cups Sugar

1/2 cup baking cocoa

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups cold water

1/4 cup canola oil

1 egg

2 tablespoons white vinegar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Ingredients for filling

4 ounces cream cheese (softened)

1/4 cup Sugar

1/8 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons beaten egg

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

3/4 cup milk chocolate chips

Directions

Directions

Preheat oven to 350F.

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt.

2. Using a mixer In another bowl, combine the water, oil, egg, vinegar and vanilla. Stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.

Directions for filling

3. For filling, beat the cream cheese, sugar and salt until smooth. Then add in the egg and vanilla.

4. Using 12 paper-lined jumbo muffin cups or muffin tin sprayed with cooking spray fill each cup half full of batter.

5. Drop a rounded tablespoonful of cream cheese mixture into center of each cup; then cover with remaining batter.

6. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.

Cool for 5 minutes before removing from pans to wire rack to cool completely.

Sprinkle with confection sugar or top with your favorite topping recipe.

Makes 12

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Cranberry Muffins Recipe

Posted on December 1, 2012 · 1 Comment

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I really like fresh cranberries they are so much better than the canned berry sauces. For some reason I never thought of them being used in a muffin recipe. I was running out of treats to go with my coffee so when I saw this Cranberry Muffins Recipe I thought I would give it a try. Cranberries are kind of sour; I wasn’t sure if the sweetness of the batter would incorporate into them or not. As it turned out, the cranberries blended very well with the other muffin ingredients. These muffins have a nice moist texture and are very good, and the color for the holidays, doesn’t get much better. I prepared the recipe as written. This is a very simple recipe. It takes very little time to put it together so you can have hot Cranberry Muffins on the table in about half an hour. Enjoy

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups of flour

1 cup of cranberries, either fresh or frozen

1 cup of Milk

½ cup of sugar

¼ cup of melted butter

1 tablespoon of baking powder

1 medium egg

1/8 teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 375F-grease or spray muffin tins

1. In a large bowl mix together the flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.

2. In a separate bowl beat together the milk, melted butter and egg.

3. Mix the milk mixture into the flour until thoroughly moistened, and then fold in the cranberries.

4. 5. Fill muffin tins until 2/3 of the way full. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until browned, and when a tooth pick inserted in the muffins comes out clean.

Makes 12 regular size or 6 large muffins (increase cooking time for large 5 to 10 extra minutes)

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New York Style Cheesecake Recipe

Posted on November 23, 2012 · Leave a Comment

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I usually try and shy away from making cheesecake because of the amount of worked involved; but there is one member of this family that loves them. So for his birthday, or for the Holiday season, at least once a year I will put a cheesecake on the menu. My son has made this New York Style Cheesecake a number of times and it was really good. So this year for Thanksgiving this is one of the desert dishes we had on the table.

This New York Style Cheesecake Recipe is a simple recipe with not a lot of prep time, but there is a lot of cooking and cooing time involved. So be sure you allow enough time for the recipe-it works very well if you prepare the cheesecake the day before so it can cool it good overnight before serving. For topping, you can top the cheesecake, with almost any type of fruit topping you like.

This New York Style Cheesecake Recipe is on my family’s favorites list and I’m sure if you give it a try your family and guests will love it. Give this one a try for the holidays and enjoy!

Ingredients

1 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs (crushed)

1/4 cup macadamia nuts (crushed)

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup butter

5 (8 oz) Packages of softened cream cheese

1 ¾ cup sugar

3 tablespoons of flour

5 eggs

2 egg yolks

1/4 heavy whipping cream

1 1/2 teaspoons almond extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 400F.

1. Combine the crushed graham crackers, macadamia nuts and cinnamon in a medium size bowl, then add and mix in the melted butter. Press the mixture into a 9 inch spring form pan coating the sides and bottom. (I went about half way up the sides)

2. Bake in the oven for 7 minutes-remove and let cool.

Increase oven temperature to 475F.

3. While oven is heating combine cream cheese, 1 3/4 cup sugar, 3 tablespoons of flour, 5 eggs, and 2 egg yolks, and mix thoroughly. Then add the almond extract and heavy whipping cream and mix just enough to blend.

4. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the graham cracker crust in the spring form pan. Bake at 475F for 10 minutes, decrease the temperature to 200F and bake for one more hour.

5. Shut the oven off and leave the cheese cake in the oven for an additional hour.

6. Remove the cheesecake from the oven. Allow to cool slightly then refrigerate overnight.

Serve with your favorite fruit topping

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe

Posted on November 14, 2012 · 2 Comments

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We ate a couple, and the rest of the Peanut Butter Fudge squares are going into the freezer for the holidays. This Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe was originally titled Peanut Butter Fudge, but it is not Peanut Butter Fudge in its pure form. It seems like chocolate and peanut butter is meant for each other, and this Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge is no different. The coco in the recipe gives it a rich chocolate flavor, and the favor of the peanut butter blends in perfectly.

Every time I prepare fudge I get nervous as to if it is going to set or not, but it never seems like it is really a problem. Just be sure to use a candy thermometer and follow the instructions for the recipe, and it should come out fine.

This is the first recipe I have seen that suggests using a paddle for finishing off the fudge. What a great idea; if you’ve ever made fudge before I’m sure you know how hard it can be on the hands. Anyway- if you don’t have a paddle, use a big spoon, either one will work.

The flavor and texture of this fudge was almost perfect-this Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe is going on my favorites list. If you want something special for the Holiday’s give this one a try, you’ll love it.

Ingredients

2 cups sugar

2 cups brown sugar

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup cocoa powder

1 1/3 cups milk

1/4 cup butter

3/4 cup peanut butter

2 teaspoons vanilla

Directions

1. In a saucepan, combine together the sugars, salt, cocoa powder, milk, and heat until sugar is dissolved.

2. Add the butter and cook to 240F degrees F using a candy thermometer. (Be patient with this, it takes some time)

3. If you have a stand mixer and paddle pour the fudge mixer into a mixing bowl allowing to cool slightly then add the peanut butter and vanilla. (if you don’t have a paddle-add the peanut butter and vanilla directly into the pan, and mix by hand, using a large spoon.)

4. Beat the mixture until it cools and starts to stiffen, and begins to lose its gloss. Pour into an 8 x 8 inch pan coated with cooking spray or butter to cool and finish setting. Cut into 1 inch squares.

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Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Posted on November 9, 2012 · Leave a Comment

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The Holidays are coming fast and I’m trying to get a little jump on it for a change. My wife really likes ginger bread so I thought I would give this Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe a try. The cupcakes turned out nice and moist with a delicious ginger flavor. This is an easy recipe and chances are you probably have all or most of the ingredients on hand already. You can use your favorite cream cheese frosting recipe, or use the one I have printed below.

If you like Ginger Bread give this Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe a try-you and your family will love them.

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 teaspoons ground Ginger

1 teaspoon ground Cinnamon

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup butter (softened)

3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1/2 cup molasses

2 eggs

1 cup boiling water

Directions

Preheat oven to 350F.

1. Using a sifter combine flour, baking powder, ginger, cinnamon and baking soda in medium bowl and set aside.

2. In a large bowl using an electric mixer, mix butter, brown sugar and molasses until well blended and smooth.

3. Beat in the eggs, then add the boiling water and flour, and mix on low speed until thoroughly combined.

4. Spoon into 24 paper lined cupcake cups and bake for 20 minutes or until a tooth pick comes out clean. Let cool for about 10 minutes on a wire rack then remove from the cupcake tins and cool thoroughly before frosting.

Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients

1 package cream cheese (8 ounces softened)

1/2 cup butter

1 teaspoon Vanilla extract

16 ounces powdered sugar

Directions

In a large bowl mix together the cream cheese, butter and Vanilla extract until well blended. Using an electric mixer slowly add the powdered sugar and mix until smooth. (I watch this closely-add or subtract the amount of sugar for the frosting consistency desired)

Filed Under: seasonal recipes, Simple Recipes, Sweet Treats Tagged With: christmas, cup cakes, cupcake recipe, Ginger Bread, ginger recipe, holiday recipe, Holiday Season

Homemade Holiday Eggnog Recipe

Posted on November 4, 2012 · Leave a Comment

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With the holiday season coming up I always look forward to the great sweet treats that follow along with it. One of my favorites is this Homemade Holiday Eggnog Recipe. This recipe is a non alcoholic version, but you can change that real fast if you wish to do so. Just add one teaspoon of Dark Rum per adult serving.

This Homemade Holiday Eggnog Recipe is a very simple recipe; it has very little prep time, but does have to sit quite awhile before serving. The good part is you can make this up ahead of time because it will keep up to 3 weeks in the refrigerator.

In my younger years we used to make this recipe without paying a lot of attention to the temperature. I think it is a good idea to pay attention to this step, being sure the temp does reach 175F., which will kill any bacteria in the eggs.

If you’re looking for a Holiday Treat, give this Homemade Holiday Eggnog Recipe a try-and enjoy.

Ingredients

1 cup sugar (or artificial sweetener)

1 tablespoon cornstarch

1 teaspoon ground nutmeg

7 egg yolks

4 cups whole milk

2 cups half and half

2 tablespoons vanilla extract

Directions

1. In a large bowl mix sugar, cornstarch and nutmeg until well blended.

2. In a separate bowl mix together the egg yolks until smooth.

3. Add the egg yolks to the sugar mixture and mix thoroughly; add the milk stirring constantly.

4. Using a medium size saucepan and candy thermometer on low heat, stirring constantly, heat the eggnog until temperature reaches 175F. Remove from the heat and stir in the 2 cups of half and half, and vanilla.

5. Cool the eggnog for 2 hours uncovered, then cool and chill for at least 3 more hours.

Serve cold-makes 7 to 8 cups

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Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe

Posted on October 31, 2012 · Leave a Comment

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Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe

With the holidays coming up I was real excited to be selected to do this post for Diamond Nuts. I don’t bake a lot of pies but the first think that came to my mind was a Pecan Pie. I added the pecans together with some semi sweet chocolate chips and the end result was delicious. This Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe has very little prep time, but does take a good 40 minutes to bake. I prepared the recipe as written just be sure to allow plenty of time for the pie to set and cool before serving. Also it is a good idea to cover the edges of the crust with aluminum foil to keep the crust from becoming too dark or burning.

This Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe is simple and rich in flavor making it great for the holidays. If you’ve never baked a Pecan pie before; give this one a try, and enjoy.

Ingredients

2 unbaked 8 inch pie crusts

3 eggs (beaten)

1/4 cup sugar

6 Tablespoons butter (melted)

1 Cup light corn syrup

1 cup dark corn syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 1/2 Diamond pecans (whole or halved-your choice)

1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat oven to 350F.

1. In a large bowl mix together the eggs, 1/4 cup sugar, butter, light and dark corn syrup and vanilla. Mix thoroughly.

2. Using a spoon fold in the Diamond Pecans and semi sweet chocolate chips.

3. Divide the mixture evenly between 2 eight inch pie crusts.

4. bake at 350 degrees till pies are firm, and crust is brown-about 40 minutes.

5. Let cool thoroughly before serving-top with whip cream if desired.

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Applesauce Muffins Recipe

Posted on October 7, 2012 · Leave a Comment

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Fall is a good time for all the good stuff like apples, winter squash, and pumpkins so I decided on this Applesauce Muffins Recipe. This is a simple recipe, but it is large making 24 standard size muffins. I wanted to bake some extra for the freezer so I stuck with the recipe as written, but it could easily be cut in half. This is a simple recipe that is quick to prepare and the muffins have excellent flavor. The recipe calls for nuts; but you could substitute raisins, or leave them out all together. These muffins are also topped with powdered sugar which I think if I make these again I will leave off-they are very good without the added sugar. The next time you are looking for a sweet treat give these Applesauce Muffins a try. Enjoy

Ingredients

2 medium eggs

4 cups flour

2 cups unsweetened applesauce

2 cups sugar

1 cup of chopped nuts

1 cup of butter or margarine

3 teaspoons ground cinnamon

2 teaspoons of ground allspice

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cloves

1 teaspoon salt

Powdered sugar (optional)

Directions

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

1. Cream the butter and sugar. Then mix in the eggs one at a time.

2. Mix in the applesauce, cinnamon, allspice and cloves.

3. Sift together the salt, baking soda and flour. Then add to applesauce mixture and mix thoroughly.

Stir in the chopped nuts.

4. Pour into greased or sprayed muffin tins and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes. Test with a tooth pick to come out clean.

While still warm, sprinkle the tops with powdered sugar. (optional)

Makes 24

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Carrot Cake Cupcakes Recipe

Posted on September 15, 2012 · Leave a Comment

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This Carrot Cake Cupcakes Recipe was originally written as a cake recipe but I needed to turn it into smaller portions so I decided to go the cupcake route. This is one of the best carrot cake recipes I have come across. I was a little worried that the coconut would kind of over ride the other flavors, and I not really a fan of coconut. However that was not the case, the coconut flavor blended very well with the pineapple and walnuts. I prepared the recipe as written and the final result was 24 delicious cupcakes. This is a simple recipe and does require a little bit of prep time, but because I prepared them in cupcake form, I had cupcakes on the table within an hour.

I cheated on this one and used store bought cream cheese frosting.

If you want to give you and your family a really good treat, this Carrot Cake- Cupcakes Recipe a try.

If you decide you would rather create a carrot cake; pour the batter into a greased or sprayed 8 x 12 inch pan, and bake for 1 hour.

Ingredients

3 eggs

3/4 cup buttermilk

3/4 cup vegetable oil

1 1/2 cups white sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

2 cups shredded carrots

1 cup flaked coconut

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple with juice

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line cupcake pans with 24 cupcake liners.

2. In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Set aside.

3. Using a mixer; in a large bowl, combine eggs, buttermilk, oil, sugar and vanilla. Then add in the flour mixture and mix well.

4. Using a spoon, in a medium bowl, combine shredded carrots, coconut, walnuts, pineapple.

5. Add carrot mixture to batter and fold in well.

6. Divide the batter between the 24 cupcake cups and bake at 350F for 20 to 30 minutes until a tooth pick inserted in the center comes out clean.

7. Allow to cool for 5 minutes, and move the cupcakes to a cooling rack.

Let cool-Frost with your favorite frosting.

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Pumpkin Ginger Cupcakes Recipe

Posted on August 26, 2012 · Leave a Comment

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I saw this Pumpkin Ginger Cupcakes Recipe and they looked so good I decided to jump the season a little bit and give these cupcakes a try. The pumpkin and ginger is a great combination of flavors and combined with the rest of the ingredients produces a moist and delicious cupcake. This is a simple recipe, but does require a little bit of prep time mixing all the ingredients together. I followed the recipe as written. You can expect the cupcake batter to be kind of thick and you will have to spoon it into the cupcake cups. This is a good size recipe; it will make 24 cupcakes.

Give this Pumpkin Ginger Cupcakes Recipe a try, and top it with your favorite cream cheese frosting; you’ll love it. This one is going on my favorites list.

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 (3.4 ounce) package instant butterscotch pudding mix

2 teaspoons baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

1 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground allspice

1/4 teaspoon ground cloves

1 cup butter, room temperature

1 cup white sugar

1 cup packed brown sugar

4 eggs

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree

Directions

1. Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease 24 muffin cups, or line with paper muffin liners.

2. In a bowl whisk together the flour, pudding mix, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, ground ginger, allspice, cloves

, and set aside.

3. In a separate bowl beat the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar with a mixer, until light and fluffy.

4. Add the eggs one at a time, allowing each egg to blend into the butter mixture before adding the next. Mix in the vanilla and pumpkin puree with the last egg.

5. Stir in the flour mixture; mixing until just incorporated. Pour or spoon the batter into the prepared muffin cups.

Bake in the preheated oven until golden and the tops spring back when lightly pressed or tooth pick comes out clean- about 20 minutes.

Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

Top with your favorite frosting. (These cupcakes are very good even without the frosting)

Filed Under: Cake Recipes, seasonal recipes, Sweet Treats Tagged With: cake, cup cakes, easy recipe, fall recipe, free recipe, simple recipe

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New York Style Cheesecake Recipe

Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe

Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Homemade Holiday Eggnog Recipe

Chocolate Pecan Pie Recipe

Applesauce Muffins Recipe

Carrot Cake Cupcakes Recipe

Pumpkin Ginger Cupcakes Recipe

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