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Pumpkin Bread

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Moist Pumpkin Bread Recipe 🍞 Ingredients: 1 ¾ cups (220g) all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp baking powder ½ tsp salt 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon ½ tsp ground nutmeg ¼ tsp ground cloves ¼ tsp ground ginger 1 ½ cups (300g) granulated sugar ½ cup (100g) brown sugar 2 large eggs 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling) ½ cup (120ml) vegetable oil ¼ cup (60ml) milk (any kind) 1 tsp vanilla extract 👩‍🍳 Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x5-inch loaf pan or line with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and all the spices. In a large bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs until smooth. Add pumpkin purée, oil, milk, and vanilla to the egg mixture. Stir until well combined. Gently fold the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Don’t overmix—just until combined. Pour batter into the prepared loaf pan and smooth the top. Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until a...

The Best M&M Cookies

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🍪 Classic M&M Cookies Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened 1 cup light brown sugar, packed 1/2 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups M&M's (plus extra for topping) (Optional) 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. In a large bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (about 2–3 minutes). Add the eggs, one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients. Mix just until combined. Fold in the M&M's (and chocolate chips, if using). Scoop dough (about 2 tablespoons per cookie) onto baking sheets. Press a few extra M&M's on top of each ball of dough for a bakery-style look. Bak...

Homemade Pop Tarts

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  Homemade Pop Tarts Ingredients: For the dough: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cubed ½ cup ice water (plus more if needed) For the filling: Your choice! (Jam, Nutella, peanut butter & jelly, fruit preserves, or even sweetened cream cheese) For the glaze (optional): 1 cup powdered sugar 2-3 tablespoons milk or water ½ teaspoon vanilla extract Sprinkles (optional) Instructions: Make the dough: In a large bowl, whisk flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, stirring until dough forms. If too dry, add a bit more water. Form dough into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 1 hour. Roll out dough: On a floured surface, roll dough into a large rectangle about â…› inch thick. Cut into rectangles (about 3x4 inches). Add filling: Place a spoonful of your chosen filling in the center of half ...

Dutch Oven Bread

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  No-Knead Dutch Oven Bread Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1ÂĽ teaspoons salt ÂĽ teaspoon instant yeast 1â…“ cups warm water (about 75-80°F / 24-27°C) Instructions: Mix: In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and yeast. Pour in the warm water and stir with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms. Rest: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a clean towel. Let the dough rest at room temperature for 12–18 hours until it’s bubbly and doubled in size. Shape: Lightly flour a work surface. Turn the dough out and fold it over itself a couple of times. Shape it into a round ball. Second rise: Place the dough on a piece of parchment paper. Cover with a kitchen towel and let rise for 1–2 hours until it has puffed up. Preheat oven: Place a Dutch oven (with lid) in your oven and preheat to 450°F (230°C) for at least 30 minutes. Bake: Carefully remove the hot Dutch oven. Lift the dough with the parchment paper and place it inside. Cover with the lid and...

The Easiest Pickled Onions

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  Ingredients: 1 large red onion (thinly sliced) 1 cup white vinegar (you can also use apple cider vinegar or red wine vinegar) 1 cup water 1-2 tablespoons sugar (adjust to taste) 1 tablespoon salt Optional flavorings: 5-6 peppercorns, 1 garlic clove (smashed), a few mustard seeds, or a bay leaf Instructions: Slice the onion thinly and place in a clean jar or bowl. Heat the vinegar, water, sugar, and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat until the sugar and salt dissolve completely. Add optional flavorings to the hot brine if you like. Pour the hot brine over the sliced onions, making sure they are fully submerged. Let it cool to room temperature , then cover and refrigerate. The onions will be ready to eat after about 1 hour, but taste better after at least 24 hours. Storage: Keep refrigerated and use within 2-3 weeks. <script async src="https://pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/js/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-847400564138...

Key Lime Pie Creami

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  Servings: 1 pint Prep Time: 5 minutes (+ freeze time) Creami Setting: Lite Ice Cream or Ice Cream Ingredients: ½ cup low-fat Greek yogurt (or full-fat for creamier texture) ½ cup unsweetened almond milk (or any milk of choice) 2 tablespoons key lime juice (fresh or bottled) 2–3 tablespoons sugar or sugar substitute (adjust to taste) 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Zest of 1 lime (optional, for more citrus punch) 2 tablespoons sugar-free cheesecake pudding mix (optional, for that pie flavor boost) Pinch of salt Mix-in (after first spin): 1–2 crushed graham crackers or sugar-free alternative Instructions: Mix base: Whisk all ingredients (except the graham crackers) together in a bowl until smooth. Freeze: Pour the mixture into a Ninja Creami pint container. Freeze on a level surface for 24 hours . Spin: After freezing, remove lid and insert into the Creami machine. Spin on Lite Ice Cream or Ice Cream setting. Re-spin if nee...

Cake Mix Cookies

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  Ingredients: 1 box cake mix (15.25 oz – any flavor like chocolate, vanilla, red velvet, etc.) 2 large eggs 1/2 cup vegetable oil (or melted butter for richer cookies) Optional add-ins: 1 cup chocolate chips, M&Ms, nuts, sprinkles, or dried fruit Instructions: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Mix cake mix, eggs, and oil in a large bowl until well combined. Batter will be thick. Stir in any optional add-ins (chocolate chips, nuts, etc.). Scoop dough into tablespoon-sized balls and place on baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 9–12 minutes, until edges are set. Centers may look slightly soft—that's good! Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Flavor Ideas: Devil’s Food + Mint Chips = Thin Mint vibes Strawberry + White Chocolate Chips = Strawberries & Cream Spice Cake + Chopped Pecans = Fall favorite Lemon Cake + Coconut ...