Maple walnut blondies are an easy way to put a bottle of real maple syrup to work beyond the breakfast table. Brown sugar and melted butter make the base rich and warmly flavored, while chopped walnuts add crunch to each square. The maple is gentle rather than overpowering, and the […]
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Pumpkin Sticky Buns
0 commentsPumpkin Sticky Buns Pumpkin yeast dough rolled with cinnamon, brown sugar and walnuts, then baked over a caramel topping. Makes 12 buns; allow about 4 hours 25 minutes, including two rises. The pumpkin goes into the dough, while the walnuts are rolled inside with the cinnamon and brown sugar. A […]
Crusty Cranberry Nut No Knead Bread
0 commentsCrusty Cranberry Nut No Knead Bread A round, crusty loaf with dried cranberries and chopped walnuts. Stir the dough by hand and let a long overnight rise do most of the work. This is a wet, sticky dough, not one you knead until smooth. Mix until the flour is moistened, […]
Slow Cooker Baked Apples
0 commentsSlow Cooker Baked Apples Whole apples filled with brown sugar, raisins and warm spices, then cooked gently in apple juice until tender. Optional walnuts add crunch. Allow about 4 hours on low, with timing depending on the apples and slow cooker. These apples cook upright in a little apple juice, […]
Banana Bread Cinnamon Rolls
0 commentsBanana Bread Cinnamon Rolls These are yeast-raised cinnamon rolls with mashed banana in the dough, rather than a quick banana bread batter. Ripe bananas add flavor and moisture, and a brown sugar filling gives each roll a cinnamon swirl. Bananas vary in size and moisture, so judge the dough as […]
Bakery-Style Rocky Road Cookies
0 commentsBakery-Style Rocky Road Cookies Bakery-Style Rocky Road Cookies combine cocoa dough with semisweet chocolate, white chocolate, mini marshmallows and chopped walnuts. They have a substantial chocolate base with pockets of melted chocolate and marshmallow, rather than a raw center. For thick cookies, measure the flour carefully, chill the shaped dough […]
Holiday Rum Balls
0 commentsHoliday Rum Balls When the holidays come around, I love finding simple yet delightful treats that bring joy to our table and smiles to my family’s faces. These Holiday Rum Balls have become a staple in our home, and they’re a huge hit every year! I first made these when […]
The Best Candied Walnuts
0 commentsThe Best Candied Walnuts These simple yet oh-so-satisfying candied walnuts are a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, with a crunchy texture that’s simply irresistible. The first bite of candied walnuts is a symphony of sensations. The warm, buttery caramelized sugar coating envelops the walnuts, creating a delightful contrast […]

