Italian Biscotti with Almond

Ingredients 12 ounces butter 1 3/4 cups white sugar 6 eggs 1 teaspoon anise extract 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 6 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 8 ounces chopped almonds Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F ( 165 degrees C ). In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar […]

Gingerbread Cookies

Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon ground ginger 1 3/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 6 tablespoons unsalted butter 3/4 cup dark brown sugar 1 large egg 1/2 cup molasses 2 teaspoons vanilla 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest (optional) […]

Vanilla Crème Brûlée

Ingredients 1 cup(s) light cream or half-and-half        1 cup(s) heavy or whipping cream 1 1/2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract 5 large egg yolks 1/3 cup(s) granulated sugar 2 tablespoon(s) dark brown sugar Directions Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Into 13″ by 9″ metal baking pan, pour 3 1/2 cups hot tap water; place in oven. In microwave-safe 2-cup liquid measuring cup, […]