Creme Brûlée Cookies Taste So Much Like the Real Thing, It’s Scary!

Bella Breakdown Caramelized sugar is our new favorite frosting sub. INGREDIENTS COOKIES 3/4 c. unsalted butter, softened 1/2 c. light brown sugar, lightly packed 1/2 c. sugar 1 large egg 1 tbsp. vanilla extract 2 c. all-purpose flour 2 tsp. cornstarch 1 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt FROSTING 8 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 1/4 c. powdered sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/4 c. sugar Directions In a bowl, mix butter, sugar, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla. With a hand mixer, beat well until the mixture is smooth. Using a measuring spoon, scoop out tablespoon-sized amounts of dough...

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This is the Only Basic Sugar Cookie Recipe You’ll Ever Need

Bella Breakdown Don’t pick up frosting without ’em. How To Make INGREDIENTS 3 c. all-purpose flour, plus more for surface 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. kosher salt 2 sticks butter, softened 1 c. sugar 1 large egg 1 tsp. vanilla 1 tbsp. milk DIRECTIONS Whisk flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl and set aside. In a separate bowl, combine butter, sugar, egg, and vanilla and beat with mixer until well combined. Slowly mix in the flour mixture until you have formed a dough. Wrap the ball of dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for one...

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Incredibly Clever Holiday Treat Hacks

Bella Breakdown We’ve got a few little holiday hacks that are sure to make your festive preparations a whole bunch easier and tastier this year. These treats are so easy, an elf could make them. And elves are notoriously bad bakers.   Make Pre-Made Whipped Cream Swirls These guys are great atop a cup of hot chocolate. All you need to do is whip heavy whipping cream, whip it real good…yes, pun intended. Then, use a plastic bag to make swirls on a baking sheet. Freeze those bad boys for about 2-3 hours, then pop onto a pipping hot...

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