marydukecooks.com Praline Chocolate Crunch This is my family’s favorite candy. I keep the freezer stocked from Thanksgiving to New Year’s Day! Praline Chocolate Crunch (Christmas Crack)40 saltine crackers1 cup unsalted butter1/4 teaspoon iodized salt1 cup packed light brown sugarOne (12 … Continue reading
This is a very decadent dessert. Sometimes when entertaining for family or friends I like to make something that is over the top! I know this looks complicated but really isn’t. Each component can be made days in advance. For … Continue reading
These chocolate covered eggs are a peanut butter lovers delight! Perfect for holidays, birthday parties, wedding or baby showers this candy can be made in a variety of shapes and decorated with icing, various shapes of sprinkles or remade candy … Continue reading
Just in time for your Thanksgiving feast here is a pumpkin cake that has the flavor of a pumpkin roll, but is so much easier to make! I never could get the hang of it! Each slice has a cream … Continue reading
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between ice cream and gelato? Gelato is denser than ice cream because it has less fat. Ice cream is typically made with cream. Cream, with its high fat content, incorporates more air … Continue reading
Dark Chocolate Ganache Tart with Caramel Filling and Oreo Crust Crust 1 package Oreos with chocolate filling1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted Process Oreos in a food processor fitted with a metal blade until finely crushed or place Oreos in a … Continue reading
Christmas is full of traditional sweets. My aunt Kakie’s peanut butter cookies and my cousin Clark’s fudge are beloved family recipes that will be passed down to the next generation. Some holiday sweets arrive at our doorstep as gifts from … Continue reading
This dessert is almost too pretty to eat! I love that it can be made in advance and refrigerated.The whipped cream even tastes like strawberries and is a beautiful pink color with the addition of freeze dried strawberry powder. Layered … Continue reading
Just in time for your Easter egg hunt.Try this Spring Snack Mix as a special treat for your children and their friends. Spring Snack Mix 2 cups Pretzel Sticks2 cups Rice Chex1 bag microwave popcorn, popped1 (12 ounce) bag white … Continue reading
During the holidays I love to serve a show stopping dessert that people will rave about long after the meal is over. You know that dessert. The one where you take one bite and are speechless. People ask me, “What … Continue reading
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