Butter Toffee Pretzels

 

Sweet, buttery toffee pretzels—simple ingredients, irresistibly delicious results.

Ingredients

10 cups mini pretzel twists (one 16 oz bag)

1 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cubed

1/4 cup light corn syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 bag Heath toffee bits

Instructions

Preheat Oven:

Preheat the oven to 200°F (93°C).

Lightly grease a large roasting pan with cooking spray, or use a disposable one for easy cleanup.

Add the pretzels to the roasting pan and set aside.

Make the Toffee Mixture:

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, cubed butter, and corn syrup.

Stir continuously until the mixture reaches a boil.

Allow it to boil for 5 minutes, then remove from heat.

Carefully whisk in the vanilla extract and baking soda (it will bubble up).

Coat the Pretzels:

Pour the hot toffee mixture evenly over the pretzels in the roasting pan.

Sprinkle half the bag of Heath toffee bits over the pretzels and toss to coat everything evenly.

Bake:

Bake the coated pretzels for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes to ensure even coating.

After baking, spread the pretzel mixture onto a wax paper-lined countertop. Sprinkle with the remaining toffee bits.

Cool and Serve:

Let the pretzels cool and harden for about 1 hour.

Once set, break into clusters and enjoy or package for sharing.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories: Approximately 250 kcal

Carbohydrates: 32g

Fat: 11g

Protein: 2g

Servings: 10 servings

BEST OVEN BAKED FRIES AND POTATO WEDGES

Ingredients

• 2 largebaking potatoes cut into strips about like the size of regular fries.
  after the potatoes are peeled and sliced, place them in a bowl of water with about two cups of ice cubes. soak for 30 minutes then pat dry with
• paper towels.
• it is important not to skip this step!
• place only dry ingredients in a plastic bag:
• 1 Tbspgrated parmesan cheese from shaker
• 1/4 tspsalt
• 1/4 tspgarlic powder
• 1/4 tsppaprika
• 1/4 tspblack pepper
• 1 Tbspolive oil

use this same recipe for potato wedges below! great with fish!

Directions :
1-OVEN: Heat oven to 450 degrees. Baking time is 35 minutes. No need to turn the fries!

MAKING OVEN FRIES:
Spray a foil lined baking sheet with cooking spray if you are using a regular cookie sheet. I use an Aire Gourmet baking sheet, and if you like these fries, it is worth the investment of buying one. Because olive oil does not smoke at high temperatures when using this baking sheet, and the fries are a gorgeous golden brown. (I prefer to use parchment paper, which I don’t grease, and it makes the removal of the fries a snap to prepare from oven to serving bowl.)

2-Soak the cut potatoes in ice water for at least 30 minutes. Don’t skip this step as it makes them crisp.

3-Blot cut potatoes on a clean tea towel to remove moisture.

4-Combine all dry ingredients in a plastic bag and combine with potatoes, tossing and kneading lightly to coat. Drizzle with one tablespoon of olive oil. Tossing and kneading again to coat.

5-Arrange potatoes in a single layer on the baking sheet and bake for 35 minutes or until golden brown. No need to turn potatoes during cooking. Be sure to check them often to see how they are doing. Remove any potatoes into a paper towel lined bowl that get done early so they don’t get over done. I also like to use parchment paper for easy cleanup! Enjoy!

6-MAKING POTATO WEDGES: Prepare your potatoes as you would for oven fries, except cut your potatoes into wedges and, follow the rest of the steps in the recipe. When it comes time to bake the wedges, put them on parchment paper to bake and allow a few minutes extra to make sure they are done. No need to turn during baking. Enjoy!

7-Here is how they look!

8-Cook’s Tip: Don’t throw out the leftover fries, or wedges! Wrap them in tinfoil and refrigerate. Leftover fries and wedges make great tasting eggs! Here is how I make mine. Chop up the leftover fries or wedges and lightly brown them in a little olive oil, turn them over and grate a little cheese over the hot potatoes. I use about 1 tablespoon sharp cheddar. Push the potatoes to the side of the skillet and add two eggs, scramble them and gently fold into the potatoes, cook a minute and flip them over, cook one minute more and turn out onto a plate. Add salt and pepper if desired. Good eating! Enjoy!

9-Update!

Newest Version:
When I am in a hurry, and we need potatoes really fast for a meal, I zap a large potato with peeling on in the microwave until almost done, then I cut it into chunks. I use a cast iron skillet and put olive oil in it, not much, put in the taters and season them with the same seasonings as the fries (except the parmesan cheese because it scorches) As soon as they are nicely browned, I remove them to a stainless steel bowl (it keeps them hot) and toss them with the parmesan cheese. Voila! You have delicious “roasted” potatoes with your meal. Great with bacon and eggs, too!

Apple Pie Bombs 🍏🍂

 

Ingredients:

1 can refrigerated biscuit dough (8 biscuits)

1 1/2 cups apple pie filling (store-bought or homemade)

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

1/4 cup caramel sauce (optional, for drizzling)

For the Homemade Apple Pie Filling (Optional):

2 large apples, peeled and diced

1/4 cup brown sugar

1 teaspoon cinnamon

1 tablespoon butter

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 tablespoon cornstarch

2 tablespoons water

Directions:

Make the Apple Pie Filling (if not using store-bought): In a medium saucepan, combine diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, butter, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until the apples are soft. Dissolve cornstarch in water and add to the apple mixture, stirring until thickened. Remove from heat and let cool completely.

Prepare the Dough: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Separate the refrigerated biscuit dough into 8 individual biscuits. Flatten each biscuit into a 4-inch circle using your hands or a rolling pin.

Fill the Bombs: Place 1-2 tablespoons of apple pie filling in the center of each flattened dough circle. Carefully pull the edges of the dough up and around the filling, pinching them together at the top to seal completely. Shape into a smooth ball.

Bake the Bombs: Place the filled dough balls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown.

Coat in Cinnamon Sugar: While the bombs are baking, mix together the granulated sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Once the bombs are out of the oven, brush them with melted butter and immediately roll each one in the cinnamon-sugar mixture until fully coated.

Serve and Enjoy: Drizzle with caramel sauce, if desired, and serve warm.

Whipped Pumpkin Pie

 

Ingredients

8 h 25 m
8 servings
605 cals

Crust:

• 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 2/3 cup white sugar
• 3/4 cup butter, melted

Filling:

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Directions

Prep:15 m
Cook:10 m
Ready In:8 h 25 m

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Combine graham cracker crumbs, 2/3 cup sugar, and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Mix until evenly moistened, then press into the bottom and halfway up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven until lightly browned and toasted, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and allow crust to cool.
Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixture until light and fluffy, 2 to 3 minutes. Beat in pumpkin puree until completely incorporated.
Fold whipped topping into pumpkin mixture; stir in nutmeg and pumpkin pie spice. Pour pumpkin mixture into graham cracker crust. Cover pie with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Gently remove pie from springform pan.

Cinnamon Sugared Pecans

 

Ingredients

35 m
16 servings
212 cals

• 1 egg white4 cups pecans
• 1/2 cup white sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

Prep:10 m – Cook:25 m – Ready In:35 m
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
Beat egg white in a large bowl with an electric mixer until frothy. Add pecans to egg white and stir until evenly coated.
Mix sugar, cinnamon, and salt together in a separate bowl; add to pecans and stir until coated. Spread coated pecans onto a baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven until fragrant and crisp, about 25 minutes

Best Green Bean Casserole

 

Ingredients

• 2 (14.5 ounce) cans green beans, drained
• 1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 (6 ounce) can French fried onions
• 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheeseA

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Place green beans and soup in a large microwave-safe bowl. Mix well and heat in the microwave on HIGH until warm (3 to 5 minutes). Stir in 1/2 cup of cheese and heat mixture for another 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer green bean mixture to a casserole dish and sprinkle with French fried onions and remaining cheese.
Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) oven until the cheese melts and the onions just begin to brown.

No-Bake Baileys Cheesecake Balls

 

Ingredients

• 25 milk chocolate topped butter cookies (such as Le Petit Ecolier), crushed
• 1 (8 ounce) container mascarpone cheese
• 1/3 cup Irish cream liqueur (such as Baileys(R))
• 1 (9.7 ounce) package white chocolate, chopped
• 2 ounces dark chocolate, chopped

Directions

Combine crushed cookies, mascarpone cheese, and Irish cream liqueur in a bowl; mix well.
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop small portions of the cookie mixture using a melon baller or small cookie scoop and roll into twenty 1-inch balls. Lay on the prepared baking sheet and chill in the refrigerator for about 45 minutes.
Place white chocolate in top of a double boiler over lightly simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Dip cheesecake balls into melted chocolate and return to fridge to chill until chocolate has hardened completely, about 1 hour.
Place dark chocolate in top of a double boiler over lightly simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until chocolate is melted, about 5 minutes. Drizzle dark chocolate over chilled cheesecake balls. Allow to set, about 30 minutes.