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Sweet Shenanigans: 5 Edible Treats for St. Patrick’s Day

Rachael Teufel — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 20:28:31 +0000

Get ready to taste the rainbow! With St. Patrick’s Day around the corner, we’ve got some magically delicious treats to inspire your baking game. From rainbow cakes to colorful cookies, these confections will have you feeling lucky and indulging in some seriously sweet shenanigans. While St. Patrick’s Day entertaining can be as easy as serving…

Apple-Pear Pie Filling

Rachael Teufel — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 01:34:03 +0000

Apple pie is classic dessert that is loved by many, but if you’re looking to change it up a bit, the addition of pears is an easy and delicious way to elevate a traditional pie flavor. The pear is a light but flavorful autumn fruit that blends well with apples and provides a bit of sweetness to counter the tartness of some apples. Choose a variety of apples and pears for a unique take on this old...

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Coffee Meet Cookie: Dried Cherry & Pistachio Biscotti

Ashley Rodriguez — Wed, 11 Oct 2023 06:22:27 +0000

If you’re a coffee lover (or even if you’re not), Italian biscotti are some of the best cookies to keep in stock. Follow this simple recipe for a sour cherry and pistachio biscotti, and soon you won’t be able to have your morning cup of coffee without a piece in hand. The other day, I made a stop at a friend’s house in the late morning. I was there to drop something off, but when I arrived...

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Cranberry-Orange Shortbread

Creative Cake Design Editors — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 06:12:45 +0000

Shortbread cookies are a timeless choice for any professional or at-home baker seeking to infuse their kitchen with a sense of warmth and nostalgia. This recipe takes the classic cookie and offers a delightful combination of tart cranberries and citrusy orange zest, harmoniously paired with the buttery richness of shortbread. Beyond their delectable taste, they evoke sentimental memories and...

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Classic Gingersnaps

Creative Cake Design Editors — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 06:34:34 +0000

There are some baked goods that these fall and winter months wouldn’t be complete without, and gingersnaps are just about as close as you can get to autumn in cookie form. When chilly breezes blow, warm up with a batch of delicious gingersnap cookies that are sure to fill your home with the aroma of seasons past. As I reminisce, one particular moment stands out like the warmth radiating from an...

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Rosemary Hazelnut Linzer Cookies with Salted Caramel Filling

Creative Cake Design Editors — Fri, 29 Sep 2023 12:27:12 +0000

These rosemary hazelnut Linzer cookies with salted caramel filling are a symphony of flavor that you won’t want to put down. Fragrant with rosemary and delightfully crumbly, these cookies make an excellent pair to your tea or coffee, melting little by little with each dip. While traditional Linzer cookies often include jam or preserves at the center, these treats have a more decadent twist.

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5 Time-Saving Kitchen Hacks

Rachael Teufel — Thu, 04 May 2023 11:32:13 +0000

Aside from cake decorating, saving time in the kitchen is one of my biggest passions. When I’m baking for pleasure, time isn’t necessarily the most important, and I can be more leisurely in the kitchen. However, as a business owner, I strive to be as efficient as possible to maximize my profit when baking for clients. Over the last 17 years of being in the cake industry, I’ve learned a few ways to...

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Chocolate Lollipops

Rachael Teufel — Fri, 10 Mar 2023 04:13:16 +0000

Homemade chocolate lollipops are easy to make, fun to decorate, and great for gifting. If you are new to working with chocolate, I highly recommend starting with candy melts. This is the easiest style of chocolate to work with since it’s not real chocolate and doesn’t require tempering (a process of heating and cooling chocolate to make it stable). There are many brands of candy melts available...

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The Sugar Debate II Sweepstakes Official Rules

Creative Cake Design Editors — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 13:41:36 +0000

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. 1. Sweepstakes Entry Period/Sponsor: The Sugar Debate II Sweepstakes (“Sweepstakes”) begins at 10:00:00 AM Central Time (“CT”) on 12/02/22 and ends at 2:00:00 PM CT on 12/02/22 (the “Sweepstakes Entry Period”). Sponsor: TN Marketing LLC (“Sponsor”), 1903 Wayzata Boulevard East, Wayzata, MN 55391.

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Fall Fruit Dumplings

Rachael Teufel — Tue, 15 Nov 2022 03:28:38 +0000

Whether you choose apples, pears, peaches or plums, these dumplings are a delicious baked treat that will satisfy any fall dessert craving. The fruit is wrapped in a homemade dough and baked in a cinnamon-sugar syrup that caramelizes perfectly to add just the right amount of sweetness. You can make these dumplings any size you’d like. If you prefer smaller dumplings, use only half an apple and...

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