Bake A Galette Des Rois, Or Epiphany Cake: The Recipe

[1] Crown your “king cake”; the person who finds the charm gets to wear the crown (photo © BainFrance.Blogspot). [2] An elegant version from Parisian baker and confectioner Pierre Hermé (photos #2 and #3 © Pierre Hermé). [3] Beautifully designed tops. [4] Gâteau des Rois from another great Parisian bakery (and the temple of macarons),…
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Candied Lemon Shortbread Cookies Recipe

Start the new year with a new cookie recipe. Photo courtesy GoBoldWithButter.com.   Whether for dessert on New Year’s Eve or a special snack on New Year’s Day, we like to start the new year with a new cookie recipe—something different and exciting that we never get around to during the year, something perhaps a…
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RECIPE: Christmas Meringues

No-fat, no-gluten meringues are a light dessert with coffee or tea. Photo courtesy BellaBaker.com.   Meringues are a light dessert that go well with coffee, tea or a scoop of ice cream. They’re dairy-free, fat-free and gluten-free. They’re a treat for your guests or a a delightful gift for your holiday hosts. Lauryn Cohen of…
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RECIPE: Candy Cane Fudge Brownies

Candy cane fudge brownies? Absolutely! How can you resist this delicious recipe from Lauryn Cohen of BellaBaker.com. The recipe becomes “Peppermint Brownies” any time of the year: Just crush hard peppermint candies instead of candy canes.     RECIPE: CANDY CANE FUDGE BROWNIES Ingredients 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into 12 pieces 6 ounces bittersweet…
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RECIPE: Oreo Peppermint Truffles

No baking required! (photo © Bella Baker)   For someone whose favorite ice cream flavor is Mint Cookie, these peppermint Oreo truffles were calling our name. This no-bake recipe produces a ball similar to a cake pop. No sticks are needed, but you can add them if you like (if you want to make pops,…
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