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...
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...
Glazed Holiday Pineapple
Bella Breakdown We have perfected the holiday ham, complete with pineapple slices and maraschino cherries, so we decided to switch things up a bit. Meet the Glazed Holiday Pineapple–it’s a tender, ham – infused pineapple with an apricot glaze. To make Mix 1/2 cup salt, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon cloves and two bay leaves into 8 cups of water. Heat over high heat for five minutes. Next, remove the peel from your pineapple. Cut 1/2 inch-deep diamond patterns into the pineapple. Pour the sugar and salt spice mixture over the pineapple in a bowl. Take four slices of...
Christmas Cranberry Smoothie
Bella Breakdown Just because it’s the holiday time doesn’t mean we have to wake up every morning stuffing ourselves full of candy canes and fruit cakes! This refreshing smoothie couldn’t be easier to make or more delicious and offers a healthy option for holiday cheer. All you’ll need to start your day with some Christmas cranberry goodness is: • Cinnamon • Honey • Apple Juice • Vanilla Essence • Plain Yogurt • Cranberries Combine all of your ingredients in a blender, adjusting quantities to taste and blend. This is perfect for the morning after christmas when no one wants...
Quick Cranberry Spritzer Holiday ‘Mocktail’ Recipe
Bella Breakdown One of our favorite part of the holidays is having friends and family popping over for surprise visits or the pleasure of seeing and unexpected friend. Here’s an easy drink you whip up in no time to impress your unexpected visitors and show off your impeccable hosting skills. All you’ll need to keep stocked is: •Cranberries •Cranberry Juice •Tonic Water Always have cranberries on hand by placing in an ice cube tray, filling with water and pop in the freezer. To make your cocktail, pour some cranberry juice into a glass. At this step you can...
