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Red Velvet Whoopie Pies With Blueberries Are Our Favorite Patriotic Desserts

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10 months ago

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July 24, 2022

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These patriotic beauties were inspired by classic red velvet cake, whoopie pies, and the need for an easy and fun 4th of July dessert. Red velvet cookies with fluffy, white whipped cream and cream cheese frosting and blueberries make for a fun twist on the classic whoopie pie that we didn’t even know we needed.

Whoopie pies got their namesake in Pennsylvania Dutch country, where Amish women would bake off mounds of extra batter in an effort to avoid waste. The cakey cookies were then sandwiched around a layer of creamy frosting, making them the perfect dessert for packing into lunches and snacking on the go. When Amish children found these cakey treats in their lunch box, they’d yell “whoopie!” and we don’t blame them.

Kid-friendly and super simple, these goodies have a layer of fresh tart blueberry to offset the sweetness of red velvet cookies and whipped cream cheese frosting. They also add a pop of color, transforming the humble whoopie pie into the perfect Independence Day dessert.

Looking for more red white and blue dessert inspo? Check out our list of over 40 4th of July desserts!

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Yields:

12

servings

Prep Time:

1

hour

0

mins

Total Time:

1

hour

0

mins

Red Velvet Cookies

1/2
c.

(1 stick) butter, softened at room temperature

1/4
c.

unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted

1
tbsp.

red food coloring

1/2
c.

whole-fat buttermilk

1
tbsp.

distilled white vinegar

Filling and Assembly

8
oz.

cream cheese, cold

1 1/2
c.

powdered sugar, plus more for dusting

1 1/2
c.

heavy whipping cream

1/2
c.

chopped toasted pecans

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Red Velvet Cookies

Preheat oven to 350° and line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and baking soda.
Using an electric mixer on medium speed, in a large bowl, or in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat butter until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add granulated sugar and beat, scraping down sides of bowl halfway through, until about 2 minutes more.
Reduce mixer speed to low and add eggs one at a time, beating to incorporate after each addition. Add cocoa powder and food coloring and beat on medium speed until smooth and ribbony, about 1 minute more. Add buttermilk, vinegar, and vanilla and continue to beat until fully incorporated. The mixture may look broken or slightly curdled, which is normal.
Add flour mixture in 3 additions, beating on low speed to incorporate and scraping down bowl after each addition. Fold in last few streaks of flour with a rubber spatula.
Using a 1 1/2-tablespoon cookie scoop or a tablespoon measuring spoon, scoop batter onto prepared baking sheets, spacing 2″ apart. Bake, rotating pans halfway through, until sides are slightly firm and tops are smooth, about 10 minutes. Let cookies cool on baking sheet 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and let cool completely.

Filling and Assembly

Meanwhile, using electric mixer on low speed, in a medium bowl, or in the bowl of stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until mixture resembles coarse crumbs, about 3 minutes. Increase mixer speed to medium and continue to beat until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes more. Scrape down sides of bowl. With motor running, slowly stream cream down side of bowl and continue to beat until stiff peaks form. Fold in pecans.
Spoon frosting into a piping bag fitted with a large star tip. Store in refrigerator until ready to use.
Flip half of cookies so flat side is facing up. Pipe a layer of frosting onto each. Top with a layer of blueberries and sandwich each with another cookie. Dust tops with powdered sugar.

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Monster Cookies

Published

7 months ago

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October 20, 2022

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No Halloween celebration is complete without these cute-and-creepy monster cookies. Made with a simple

Betty Crocker™ Sugar Cookie dough and flavored with cocoa powder, these crisp cookies are delicious all on their own. And once sandwiched together with tinted Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting and decorated with sanding sugar and candy eyeballs, they’re downright irresistible.

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Yields:

12

Prep Time:

30 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Ingredients

1
(17.5-oz.) package Betty Crocker™ Sugar Cookie Mix
1/3 c.
plus 2 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
2 tbsp.
powdered sugar
1/2 c.
(1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
1
large egg
1
(16-oz.) can Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting
Blue, red, and green food coloring, Betty Crocker™ Candy Eyeballs, and Betty Crocker™ 4-Cell Sugars, for decorating

Directions

1. Step 1
  
  Line a baking sheet with parchment. In a large bowl, whisk Betty Crocker™ Sugar Cookie Mix, cocoa powder, and powdered sugar. Add butter and egg and mix with a wooden spoon or electric mixer until a dough forms and no dry spots remain. It will seem dry at first, but keep mixing and it will come together.
2. Step 2On a large cutting board, roll dough until 1/8″ to 1/4″ thick. Using a 3″ round cookie cutter, cut out as many rounds as possible. Do not remove rounds from cut dough. Refrigerate dough 20 minutes before peeling away scraps. Reroll scraps to cut out more rounds.
3. Step 3Preheat oven to 350º. Arrange rounds on prepared sheet, spacing 1″ to 2″ apart.
4. Step 4 Bake cookies until centers are set and edges are crisp, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely.
5. Step 5Separate Betty Crocker™ Rich & Creamy Vanilla Frosting into 3 bowls, then color with blue, red, and green food coloring.
6. Step 6Place a generous spoonful of green frosting on bottom of a cookie. Top with another cookie, angling the edge upward to push some frosting out like a bubble. Place 1 to 3 Betty Crocker™ Candy Eyeballs into widest part of frosting. Holding the cookie, spoon or sprinkle green Betty Crocker™ decorating sugar over frosting. Repeat with other frosting colors and matching sugars. Refrigerate leftover cookies.

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16 Best Ravioli Recipes To Satisfy That Stuffed Pasta Craving

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7 months ago

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October 19, 2022

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Toasted Ravioli

We’re obsessed with ravioli, but most of the time we admit that the four pieces you get as a serving aren’t filling enough. That’s why it makes the perfect app. Breaded and fried, it’s so fun to eat ravioli with your hands and dipping it in plenty of marinara. Bonus! Toasted ravioli works in the air fryer too, meaning you can skip all of the oil for an even more perfect appetizer.

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Bourbon, Bacon, And Blue Cheese Steak Sliders

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7 months ago

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October 17, 2022

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If you picture miniature cheeseburgers when you hear “sliders,” allow us to introduce you to the ultimate upgrade. With a creamy Treasure Cave® Crumbled Blue Cheese-based spread, juicy slices of New York strip steak, and bourbon-glazed caramelized onions, this decidedly adult slider is guaranteed to please. Serve a couple along with some sides as a celebratory dinner, or let a tray make the rounds at your next party. No ketchup or mustard needed!

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Yields:: 12
Prep Time:: 1 hour 0 min
Total Time:: 1 hour 10 min

Ingredients

1
(1 lb.) New York strip steak, about 1¼” thick
Kosher salt
1/3 c.
mayonnaise
2/3 c.
(about 4 oz.) Treasure Cave® Crumbled Blue Cheese, plus additional for serving
Zest of 1 lemon, plus 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper
6
pieces (about 6 oz.) thick-cut bacon
1
large yellow or white onion, peeled and thinly sliced
1/3 c.
bourbon
Extra-virgin olive oil
12
brioche slider buns
Unsalted butter, for toasting buns
12
large basil leaves

Directions

1. Step 1Place steak on a plate and season generously on all sides with salt. Some salt will come off when you pat the steak dry later, so don’t be shy–season with gusto. Let steak come to room temperature as you prepare components for sliders.
2. Step 2In a medium bowl, combine mayonnaise, ⅔ cup Treasure Cave® Crumbled Blue Cheese, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to refrigerator until ready to serve.
3. Step 3Place a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook, flipping occasionally, until slices are crisp and golden, about 12 to 15 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
4. Step 4Remove all but 2 tablespoons bacon fat from pan, reserving any remaining fat for searing steak. Add onions, season with salt and pepper, and cook, stirring occasionally, until golden on the edges and starting to caramelize, about 12 to 15 minutes. Reduce heat if necessary to prevent burning. Add bourbon and stir to deglaze bottom of pan until nearly evaporated, about 30 seconds. Transfer onions to a bowl until ready to assemble sliders.
5. Step 5Wipe out skillet and place over medium-high heat. Add 2 tablespoons reserved bacon fat, using olive oil as necessary if not enough bacon fat remains. When fat just begins to smoke, add steak. Sear until well caramelized and crusty on the underside, about 6 to 8 minutes. Flip, and continue cooking until steak is golden, about 4 to 6 minutes more; an instant-read thermometer stuck into the middle of steak should read 125° to 130° for medium-rare. Using a pair of tongs, hold one side of steak to the surface of the skillet, rolling back and forth as necessary to brown, about 1 ½ minutes. Repeat with the second side of steak.
6. Step 6Remove steak to a rack and let rest to allow juices to redistribute, 10 minutes. (If you prefer your steak room temperature, let rest up to 30 minutes.) Thinly slice against the grain. Taste a slice and season to taste with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
7. Step 7As steak rests, toast slider buns: Split buns in half. Place cast iron skillet back on the burner over medium-high heat. Add 1 tablespoon butter. When melted, add as many buns will fit, cut sides down. Toast until lightly golden, about 1 to 2 minutes. Repeat with remaining buns, replenishing butter as necessary between batches.
8. Step 8Assemble sliders: Spread blue cheese mixture on both sides of the slider buns. Add a basil leaf to the bottom halves of the buns. Break the bacon slices in half and divide among the buns, along with the steak, caramelized onions, and additional Treasure Cave® Crumbled Blue Cheese. Using toothpicks, finish each slider with a bun top and serve.