Easy Home Made Donuts!

Earlier this month a Dunkin' Donuts was opened in town. Today I had the hankering for a good doughnut and some ice coffee; so instead of going out and spending money I decided to make my own! The kids loved them so they must be good. haha!

Ingredients

1 Can of Buttermilk Biscuits (use any kind EXCEPT flaky)
Oil
Stick of Butter melted in a bowl
Cinnamon & Sugar in a bowl (as much as you'd like)

Directions

Add oil to a pan, about 1/2in deep and heat it up on medium heat.
While that is heating up, cut holes into each biscuit. I used a water canteen top, but use anything you find.
When the oil is ready add the donuts to the pan. Keep a close eye on them since they brown quickly.
When the bottom side is brown, flip with tongs or a fork.
When that side is brown, remove from oil & drain on a paper towel.


When the donuts have cooled enough to touch dip one side of the donuts in the butter then in the sugar mix.
Flip & do it again.
Now go ahead and eat them up!

My Famous Pumpkin Roll

Two times every year I receive requests to make my pumpkin roll, the weekend of my BIL & FIL birthday dinner and Thanksgiving. I am not a pumpkin person, can't stand it actually, except for pumpkin roll. The sweetness of the filling makes up for the pumpkin. 

For the cake:

3/4 C. Flour

1/2 Tsp Baking Powder

1/2 Tsp Baking Soda

1 Tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice

1/4 Tsp Salt

3 Lrg. Eggs

1 Cup Sugar

1 Tsp Vanilla

2/3 C. Pumpkin Puree

For the filling: 

8 oz Cream Cheese, softened

6 Tbsp Butter, Softened

1 Cup Powdered Sugar

1 Tsp Vanilla

1/4 Cup Pecans, Chopped

Extra powdered sugar for dusting of towel & cake once finished

Cake:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Line a pan with wax paper and then lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.

In a medium bowl combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, pie spice, and salt. Mix and set aside.

In another bowl beat the sugar and eggs until smooth. Add the pumpkin and vanilla until combined.

Finally add the dry ingredients until the batter forms. 

Pour the batter into the prepared pan and smooth until there is an even layer.

Bake for 13-15 minutes.

Immediately invert the cake onto a towel that is sprinkled with powdered sugar. Roll up the cake and towel together. Cool completely.

Filling:

While the cake is cooling in the towel start the filling. 

Combine the cream cheese and butter until smooth. 

Beat in the vanilla and powdered sugar until smooth. 

Once the cake is cooled, unroll it and remove it from the towel onto a clean surface. 

Spread the frosting over the cake and sprinkle the chopped pecans over top, now re-roll the cake. 

Wrap the pumpkin roll in plastic wrap and place in the refrigerator for at least an hour before cutting. 

Edible (Eggless) Cookie Dough

Ingredients
3/4 Cup Brown Sugar

1/4 Cup Butter

1/4 Tsp Vanilla

1/4 Cup Milk

1 Cup Flour

1/4 Tsp Salt

1/2 Cup Chocolate Chips

Directions

In a large bowl mix together the sugar & butter until smooth.

Add in the milk & vanilla until combined.

Next add the flour & salt until blended.

Then fold in the chocolate chips.

EAT, EAT, EAT!

**Note: I advise to NOT use this as actual cookie dough to bake cookies. 

Banana Bread

Ingredients

3/4 Cup Sugar

1/2 Cup Butter, Softened

2 Eggs

1 Cup Mashed Rip Banana's

1/3 Cup Milk

1 Teaspoon Vanilla

2 Cups Flour

1 Teaspoon Baking Soda

1/2 Teaspoon Salt

Directions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and grease the bottom of a 9x5 or 8x4 bread pan with cooking spray or butter.

In a large bowl mix together the sugar and butter with a spoon until light and fluffy. Then beat in the eggs until combined. Next stir in the bananas, milk, and vanilla until blended.

In a small bowl mix together the flour, salt, and baking soda. Once mixed add all of it to the banana mixture and stir until the dry ingredients are just moistened. Pour into your greased bread pan.

Bake for 50-60 minutes, remove and cool for 5 minutes in pan before removing.

Chocolate Chip Cookies!

So I've been in a baking mood, a side affect of pregnancy. Lucky you and lucky husband of mine(: 

Suggestions are more then welcome, I love trying new things!

Ingredients

2 1/4 Cup Flour

1/2 Tsp Baking Soda

1 Cup Butter, Room Temperature

1/2 Cup White Sugar

1 Cup Packed Light Brown Sugar

1 Tsp Salt

2 Tsp Vanilla Extract

2 Large Eggs

2 Cups Chocolate Chips

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.

In a small bowl whisk together the flour & baking soda, set aside.

In a mixer combine the butter and both sugars until fluffy.

Add your salt, vanilla, and eggs. Beat until well mixed. 

Add the chocolate chips and then the flour mixture until combined.

Scoop into balls and place about 2 inches apart of your baking sheet.

Bake until edges are brown, about 10-12 minutes.

Remove and cool!

Sugar Cookies!

I woke up this morning and needed something sweet to much on! So after breakfast and when the kids went down for naps I broke out my kitchen aid mixer and started to make some cookies! This cookies are my absolute favorite to dip in milk or coffee. Ah, yummy.  Not only are they easy to make they are super quick too.

Ingredients

2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 cup butter, softened

1 1/2 cups white sugar

1 egg

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Extra sugar to roll dough in

Preheat your oven to 375 degrees. 

In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and baking powder. Set aside.

Using your mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until combined. 

Scrape the sides then add the egg and vanilla.

Slowly blend in the dry ingredients. The dough won't form into a ball, it will remain separated after the ingredients are combined.

Roll the dough into balls, and roll in sugar. 

Place on your cookie sheet and bake 8-10 minutes or until the bottoms are lightly browned.

When done, remove from cookie sheet and let cool.

Enjoy with some milk or coffee!