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Unique butter Cookies

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Ingredients   1 cup (226g) unsalted butter, softened 2/3 cup (140g) granulated sugar 1/4 tsp salt 2 large egg yolks 1 tsp vanilla extract* 2 cups (283g) all-purpose flour (scoop and level to measure) 2 tsp milk Chocolate or candy melts, optional (see notes) Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degrees.   In the bowl of an electric stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment cream together butter, sugar and salt until combined.   Mix in egg yolks and vanilla.   Add flour and mix until crumbly then add in milk (if needed add in another 1 – 2 tsp milk for a more pipe-able consistency, add as little as possible for less spreading though).   Transfer to a 16-inch piping bag fitted with a large open star tip (I like the Ateco 826 or 827 here, smaller tips won’t work as well for piping this thick batter).   Pipe dough into rounds onto two ungreased baking sheets (if you normally have issues with cookies spreading chill them for 30 minutes on baking sheet before baking).   Bake one sheet at a ti...
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Awesome Slutty Cheesecake Bars

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INGREDIENTS 1 (16.5-oz.) log refrigerated chocolate chip cookie dough (such as Pillsbury) 20 Oreo cookies, plus more for topping 2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened 1/2 c. granulated sugar 2 large eggs 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract Pinch of kosher salt Warm caramel, for drizzling   DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 325°. Line an 8″-x-8″ baking dish with parchment paper with a 2″ overhang. Press cookie dough into bottom of baking dish. Top with a single layer of Oreos, breaking them up to fit, if necessary, and set aside. Make cheesecake layer: In a medium bowl using a handheld mixer or stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese until smooth. Beat in sugar, eggs, vanilla, and salt until fully combined. Pour over Oreo layer and smooth top. Top with broken Oreo pieces and bake until the center is only slightly jiggly, 30 to 35 minutes. Refrigerate until completely chilled, at least 3 hours and up to overnight. Remove cheesecake bar from baking dish and slice. Drizzle with warm...
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Unique Almond Flour Keto Biscuits

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INGREDIENTS 1 large egg 1/4 cup sour cream 1/4 teaspoon sea salt 1 cup blanched finely ground almond flour (not almond meal) (4oz) 2 teaspoons baking powder INSTRUCTIONS  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, whisk together the egg, sour cream and salt. Using a rubber spatula, mix in the almond flour, then the baking powder. Using a 2-tablespoon scoop, place 6 mounds of the dough on the prepared baking sheet. Do not flatten the mounds. Bake until golden, 15-18 minutes. Serve warm. Read Full Recipe —> Click Here
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Beautiful Copycat Longhorn Parmesan Crusted Chicken

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Ingredients 4 skinless/boneless chicken breasts, pounded to ¾ inch thick Salt/Pepper, to taste 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil Marinade: (Shortcut- Use Italian Salad Dressing) 1/2 cup olive oil 1/2 cup ranch dressing 3 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce 1 teaspoon Distilled white vinegar 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 tablespoon minced garlic 1/2 teaspoon pepper Parmesan Crust 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, chopped into bits 3/4 cup Provolone cheese, chopped into bits 6 Tablespoons Buttermilk Ranch salad dressing 5 Tablespoons melted butter 1 cup panko breadcrumbs 2 teaspoons garlic powder  Instructions Whisk all marinade ingredients together until well-combined and uniform in consistency. Place the chicken in a gallon freezer bag, remove the air, and seal. Use a meat mallet to pound it to ¾ inch thick. Sprinkle each side of the chicken lightly with salt and pepper if desired. Place the chicken in a new freezer bag along with the marinade. Seal out the air and marinate in the refrigerator for a minimum o...
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Fresh Easy Crock Pot Chicken and Gravy

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Ingredients 1.5 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts 2 cups chicken broth 2 packages 0.87oz Chicken Gravy Mix Instructions Place chicken breasts in the slow cooker. Mix together the chicken broth and gravy packets. Then pour over the chicken. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours. Take two forks and pull apart the chicken. The chicken should be fork tender. Stir the chicken in the gravy. Serve with mashed potatoes and veggies. This article and recipe adapted from this site
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Lovely Baked Ranch Chicken with Broccoli and Bacon

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Ingredients 4 chicken breasts (use 4 thin chicken breasts, or use 2 large chicken breasts, sliced in half, horizontally) 2 cups broccoli florets , blanched, chopped 6 strips bacon , cooked, chopped 1/2 cup Ranch dressing 1 cup Cheddar cheese , shredded 1/3 cup Mozzarella cheese , shredded Instructions Preheat the oven to 375 F. Add chicken breasts to the casserole dish. I used the the oval casserole dish measured 13 inches x 9 inches x 4 inches deep. Note about chicken: use 4 thin chicken breasts, or use 2 large thick chicken breasts, sliced in half horizontally each to make 4 thin chicken breasts. Top with chopped and blanched broccoli florets. Top with chopped cooked bacon. Spread Ranch dressing on top. Top with shredded Cheddar and Mozzarella cheese. Bake, uncovered, for about 20-30 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through. The cooking time will depend on the thickness of your chicken breasts. This article and recipe adapted from this site
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Best Of No Bake Banana Split Cake

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INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs 1 1/4 cup sugar, divided 1/2 cup butter, melted 2 (8oz) packages cream cheese, softened 1 (20oz) can crushed pineapple, drained 5 medium bananas, divided 2 cups cold milk 2 (4 serving size) packages Jello instant cheesecake pudding mixes 2 cups thawed whipped topping (such as cool whip), divided Optional Toppings: 1 cup chopped pecans or preferred nut maraschino cherries chocolate syrup INSTRUCTIONS Combine the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup of sugar and the melted butter in a bowl and mix to combine. Press the crumbs evenly into a 9×13″ cake pan and freeze for 10 minutes. Meanwhile beat the cream cheese and 1 cup of sugar until smooth and creamy. Carefully spread over the graham cracker crust into an even layer. Top with a layer of the crushed pineapple (make sure to drain very well). Slice 4 of the bananas into discs and layer on top of the pineapple. Combine the cold milk and 2 pudding mixes in a bowl and whisk until smooth. Add 1/2 cup o...
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