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Cherry Brownie Bites
May 20, 2021 Lee
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Cherry Brownie Bites

Sunrise Fruits Products
This recipe comes from a label on a package of Sunrise Fruits Products candied green cherries. The nice thing about this recipe is candied green cherries are available in Thailand, I have found them on Lazada. For the 'cherry juice' listed in the ingredients, I will make this with Maraschino cherry juice and will report on that.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 24 brownie bites

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mini Muffin Pan (24 cell)
  • Microwave

Ingredients
  

  • 1 box brownie mix, (18 oz / 510 g)
  • 3 tablespoons water, or cherry juice
  • ½ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 eggs
  • 226 grams candied green cherries, (8 oz)
  • 170 grams chocolate chips, (6 oz)
  • ½ cup sweetened condensed milk
  • 2-4 teaspoons cherry juice

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to the temp stated on the brownie mix package. Lightly grease a 24 cell mini muffin pan.
  • In a mixing bowl, add the brownie mix, water, oil, and eggs. Stir until combined.
  • Fill each mini muffin pan cell ¾ full, bake according to the brownie mix instructions.
  • Remove from the oven and place the pan on a wire rack, press a whole candied green cherry into each brownie bite.
  • Allow pan to cool 15 minutes then remove brownies to a rack to cool completely.
  • To a microwave safe bowl, add the chocolate chips, condensed milk, and 2 teaspoons of cherry juice. Stir together.
  • Microwave in 10 second intervals, stirring after each interval until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth. Taste and add additional cherry juice as desired, to taste.
  • Drizzle mixture over brownies.
  • Serve and enjoy.
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Festive Holiday Fruitcake
May 19, 2021 Lee
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Festive Holiday Fruitcake

Sunrise Fruits Products
This recipe comes from a label on a package of Sunrise Fruit Products candied fruit cake mix. The nice thing about this recipe is candied cherries and pineapple, and nuts, are available in Thailand, I have found them on Lazada. I can chop those to make the fruit cake mix.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Passive Time 2 hours
Total Time 5 hours 30 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 1 large fruit cake

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer
  • Fluted Pan (12 cup)
  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 340-453 grams fruit cake mix, (12-16 oz)
  • 226 grams candied pineapple chunks, (8 oz)
  • 113 grams candied red cherries, (4 oz)
  • 113 grams candied green cherries, (4 oz)
  • 1 cup dried apple, chopped
  • 1 cup dates, chopped
  • 2 cups dried currants, or dark raisins
  • 1 cup slivered almonds
  • 1 cup walnut halves
  • ⅓ cup bourbon, or orange juice
  • ½ cup butter, softened, (1 stick / ½ block)
  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 5 eggs
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • powdered sugar, for garnish

Instructions
 

  • To a large mixing bowl, add the first 9 ingredients (the fruit and nuts) and toss together. Pour the bourbon on mixture and toss together. Set aside for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • When you are ready to begin, preheat your oven to 135° C (275° F) and grease a 12 cup fluted pan with butter or cooking spray.
  • To another large mixing bowl, add the remaining ingredients except the powdered sugar, and mix together on low speed with an electric mixer. When combined, beat on high speed for 3 minutes.
  • Mix in the fruit mixture, the batter will be very stiff.
  • Spoon batter into the prepared fluted pan and spread out evenly.
  • Bake for 3 to 3½ hours or until a skewer inserted comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack for 20 minutes.
  • After 20 minutes cooling, turn out cake to a wire rack and allow to cool completely.
  • Lightly sift some powdered sugar over the top to garnish.
  • Slice, serve, and enjoy.

Notes

Variant: 1. Use two 6 cup fluted pans in place of the single 12 cup pan.
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Fruit Cake Cookies
May 19, 2021 Lee
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Fruit Cake Cookies

Sunrise Fruits Products
This recipe comes from a label on a package of Sunrise Fruit Products candied fruit cake mix. The nice thing about this recipe is candied cherries and pineapple, and nuts, are available in Thailand, I have found them on Lazada. I can chop those to make the fruit cake mix.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 13 minutes
Course Dessert
Servings 1 batch, 3-5 dozen cookies

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup sugar
  • ½ cup vegetable shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1¾ cups all-purpose flour, plus 1-2 tablespoons
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ cup buttermilk
  • ¾ cup pecans, chopped
  • 1 cup dates, chopped
  • 453 grams fruit cake mix, (16 oz)

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 200° C (400° F). Line a baking sheet or two with parchment paper or grease with butter.
  • In a mixing bowl, add the 1¾ cups flour, salt, and baking soda. Whisk together.
  • To another bowl, add the fruit cake mix and toss with 1-2 tablespoons of flour.
  • Now in a large mixing bowl, add the shortening and sugar, and cream together.
  • Add the eggs and buttermilk and mix well.
  • Add the flour mixture to the wet mixture.
  • Mix in the fruit cake mix, dates, and nuts.
  • Drop by spoonful's onto prepared baking sheet(s) about 1½ to 2 inches apart.
  • Bake for 8-13 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and let rest on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool.
  • Serve and enjoy.
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Chocolate Covered Cherry Brownies
May 18, 2021 Lee
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Chocolate Covered Cherry Brownies

Sunrise Fruits Products
This recipe comes from a label on a package of Sunrise Fruit Products candied red cherries. The nice thing about this recipe is candied red cherries are available in Thailand, I have found them on Lazada.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Passive Time 1 day
Course Dessert
Servings 24 brownies

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Pan (9x13 inch)
  • Microwave

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ cup cocoa powder
  • ½ cup butter, (1 stick / ½ block)
  • ¼ cup chocolate chips
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs
  • 226-284 grams candied red cherries, cut in half, (8-10 oz)
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ¾ cup sweetened condensed milk

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180° C (350° F). Grease a 9x13 baking pan with butter or cooking spray, and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and cocoa powder. Whisk together.
  • Add the butter and ¼ cup chocolate chips to a microwave safe bowl and microwave with 30 second intervals, stirring after each interval, until the mixture is smooth.
  • Mix the chocolate mixture, eggs, and vanilla into the dry ingredients until fully combined.
  • Press mixture into the prepared baking pan.
  • Sprinkle the top with the candied cherries and the 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips.
  • Drizzle the condensed milk over the top.
  • Place in the oven and bake for 28-30 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool to room temperate while in the pan.
  • Once cooled to room temperature, cover and leave on the counter overnight to allow to setup completely before cutting and serving. Enjoy.
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Honey Graham Cracker Cake
May 17, 2021 Lee
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Honey Graham Cracker Cake

Adapted from Valya's Taste of Home - No Bake Graham Cracker Cake.
This recipe comes from a friend and it is simply the best cake in regards to taste and easy of preparation. Only three ingredients needed. This is a no bake / ice box type of cake which needs time in the fridge to soften up. I made this by cutting the recipe listed here in half and the photos will reflect that.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Passive Time 4 hours
Course Dessert
Servings 12 servings

Equipment

  • Electric Mixer

Ingredients
  

  • 5 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 680 grams sour cream, (24 oz), Shortcut
  • 3 boxes honey graham crackers, (9 packs)

Instructions
 

  • Add the whipping cream to a large mixing bowl, beat with an electric mixer until the cream thickens.
  • Add the sour cream and beat that in until mixed in, scraping down the sides of the bowl so it is all incorporated.
  • Spread some of the cream mixture on a plate or cake tray, I used a rubber spatula, and place the first layer of crackers to set them in place to make the base of the cake. (I cut the recipe in half and only used 3 crackers wide to make the base, if using the full recipe, you will want to use two rows of 4 crackers each to make a square.)
  • Spread some cream mixture on top of the base crackers about twice the thickness of a cracker and place more crackers on top, pressing them into place. Repeat this process making the cake as tall as you like. (I made mine with 8 layers of crackers.)
  • Now spread another layer on the top and clean up the sides using more cream mixture as needed to cover the cake.
  • For decoration, crush 2-3 crackers in a zip lock bag with a rolling pin and sprinkle the top and sides with the crumbs. Cover and place the cake in the fridge for at least 4 hours, this is to soften the crackers. Or use a variant as I did and I used colored sprinkles on the top.
  • To cut this cake, and these instructions come from the author of this recipe and it is highly advised to follow this or you will have a crumbly sticky mess. Fill a tall glass with hot water and place a long knife in it to get warm. Remove the knife from the water, wipe dry with a paper towel and make one downward cut and remove the knife, wipe with a paper towel and place back in the water to warm, repeat that process to cut all the servings. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Variant: 1. Use sprinkles as desired for decoration in place of the crushed graham crackers. 2. Use cinnamon graham crackers or chocolate graham crackers in place of honey graham crackers. 
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Rolo Pretzels
May 9, 2021 Lee
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Rolo Pretzels

Lee
This is another twist on using Rolo candies to make snacks or a quick dessert. Since this uses the oven but only for a short time, I find it really convenient to make this right after taking something out from the oven, then it is already hot. Only three ingredients with this, no servings or quantities for ingredients, this is a make with what you have.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Servings 0

Equipment

  • Oven

Ingredients
  

  • pretzel squares, I used Snyder's brand
  • Rolo candies, remove wrappers
  • pecan halves

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 180° C (350° F) and line a baking sheet with parchment or foil.
  • Place pretzel squares on the prepared sheet, then place a Rolo candy on each pretzel.
  • Bake for 3 minutes, remove from oven and place a pecan half on top of a Rolo and push down. Repeat for remaining Rolos.
  • Let cool, serve, and enjoy.
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Biscoff Icebox Cake
April 27, 2021 Lee
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Biscoff Icebox Cake

Adapted from Biscoff Icebox Cake on Ina Eats In and the original recipe is here.
I came across this recipe on Instagram, and the description and photos were mouthwatering. I found the items needed and I made this for a family gathering on 25 Apr 2021, and it was a hit! I can honestly say, this 'cake' is the best I have ever made, highly recommended.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Passive Time 8 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 9 servings

Equipment

  • Baking Pan (8x8 or 9x9 inch)
  • Electric Mixer

Ingredients
  

  • 226 grams Mascarpone cheese, (8 oz)
  • ⅔ cup Biscoff cookie butter, or store brand of cookie butter
  • 2½ cups heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 1 package instant vanilla pudding mix, (4 serving size / 3.4 oz / 96 g)
  • 35-45 Biscoff Lotus cookies, (about 1½, 8.8 oz 250 g packages
  • candy sprinkles, or cookie crumbs, as desired, optional

Instructions
 

  • Add the cookie butter and cheese to a mixing bowl. (I used Great Value brand cookie butter.)
  • Beat with an electric mixer until smooth. Clean off the mixer blades and rinse them.
  • In another mixing bowl, add the cream and pudding mix. Beat with the mixer until the mixture begins to get thick.
  • Pour the pudding mixture into the bowl with the cheese mixture. Beat with the mixer until just combined. Overmixing may result in a more dense cake. (Smooth out the top of the cream filling then use a spoon to evenly mark out 3 sections, like a 'peace sign'.)
  • Place cookies in a even layer in the baking pan. (I used an 8x8 inch pan, using a 9x9 inch pan will require a few more cookies.)
  • Spread ⅓ of the cream filling over the cookies, then repeat with another layer of cookies, pressing then into the filling below them, then spread another ⅓ of the filling over the cookies. Then add one final layer of cookies, then spread the remaining ⅓ of filling and smooth out as that is the top of the cake. Decorate with candy sprinkles or cookie crumbs, as desired. Place in the fridge for 8 hours to set up and soften the cookies.
  • To serve, slice into serving portions. Enjoy!

Notes

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Cranberry Pistachio Fudge
April 18, 2021 Lee
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Cranberry Pistachio Fudge

Adapted from a recipe by Trish at Mom On Timeout.
I came across this while researching fudge + pistachio recipes. Not only is this delicious fudge, it is a snap to make!
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Passive Time 2 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 servings

Equipment

  • Loaf Pan
  • Microwave

Ingredients
  

  • 340 grams white chocolate chips, (12 oz)
  • ¼ cup whipping cream
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ½ cup dried cranberries
  • ⅓ cup pistachios, shelled, chopped

Instructions
 

  • Line a loaf pan with foil, overhanging the two long sides with foil. Lightly spray with cooking spray.
  • To a microwave safe mixing bowl, add the white chocolate, cream, and honey, stir to mix together.
  • Place in the microwave and cook for 30 seconds, take out, stir with a spoon to check that the chips are melted. If they are not, repeat cooking for 30 seconds and checking with a spoon until the chips are melted, then stir to fully combine mixture.
  • Stir in the nuts and cranberries until mixed in.
  • Spoon mixture into the prepared loaf pan and smooth out evenly. Leave on the counter for 2 hours to set up completely or place in the fridge for 30 minutes once the mixture has cooled to room temperature.
  • Once cooled, use the foil on each of the long sides of the pan and lift out the fudge to a cutting board. Cut into squares, I cut 12 pieces but you can easily make 24 smaller pieces.
  • Arrange on a serving tray, serve, and enjoy.
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Malted Chocolate Fudge
April 6, 2021 Lee
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Malted Chocolate Fudge

Adapted from Malted Chocolate Fudge at Marsha's Baking Addiction
I found this recipe while searching for recipes that used malted milk powder. Not only did it sound easy to make it also sounded delicious, it is both easy and delicious! If you have a digital scale, weighing the ingredients in grams is the preferred way to measure the chocolate, malted milk powder, and Whoppers. The cooking method for this is a microwave oven.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings

Equipment

  • Microwave
  • Baking Pan (8x8 or 9x9 inch)

Ingredients
  

  • 525 grams chocolate chips, semi, milk, or dark, (18 oz)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk, (14 oz / 397 g)
  • 65 grams malted milk powder, (½ cup)
  • 200 grams Whoppers, or Maltesers, (7 oz)
  • Whoppers, or Maltesers, optional, for topping

Instructions
 

  • Line a 8x8 or 9x9 baking pan with foil.
  • Measure out the chocolate
  • In a glass mixing bowl, add the chocolate chips, microwave for 30 seconds, remove and give it a stir, repeat until the chips are melted and creamy. (I did this 3 times and the chips were perfect consistency.)
  • Stir in the vanilla and condensed milk, mixture will thicken so microwave for another 15 seconds, then stir in the malted milk powder.
  • Stir in the Whoppers.
  • Spoon mixture into the prepared pan, add more Whoppers on top, pat down with the bottom of a glass or even the bottom of the Whoppers carton.
  • Let fudge cool for 3-4 hours, cut, enjoy.

Notes

I will say Fair cost per serving now as Maltesers are available through Lazada as well as malted milk powder.
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Sammy’s German Chocolate Cookies
April 4, 2021 Lee
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Sammy's German Chocolate Cookies

Samantha - United States/Thailand
This is my daughter's recipe that she created. I made these on 4 Apr 2021, and my comment as well as the rest of the family, "damn good cookies!" Highly recommended.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 36 cookies

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheets
  • Electric Mixer

Ingredients
  

  • 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cocoa powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup chocolate chips, milk, semi, or dark
  • 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, heaping
  • ¼ cup pecans, chopped, or walnuts
  • 1 cup caramel bits
  • 1 cup butter, (1 block / 2 sticks)
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 190° C (375° F), Line a baking sheet or sheets with parchment paper or foil.
  • Add the flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt to a mixing bowl and whisk together.
  • In another bowl, measure and add the chocolate chips, coconut, pecans, and caramel bits.
  • In a large mixing bowl, add the softened butter and both sugars. Use an electric mixer to cream together for about 5 minutes, scrapping the sides occasionally to fully mix everything.
  • To the butter mixture, add the eggs and vanilla and mix that in for 1 minute.
  • Add the flour mixture and mix together with a large sturdy spoon.
  • Add the chocolate chip mixture and mix in.
  • Drop by rounded half tablespoons. (I went overboard on this batch and went with rounded tablespoons, they cookies were big but still delicious.)
  • Bake for 9-11 minutes or until set. Cool on the sheet for 5-7 minutes then move to a wire rack to cool completely. (I baked for 10 minutes and these were perfect.)
  • Place on a serving tray, serve, and enjoy.

Notes

Fair cost based on the caramel bits and pecans.
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