Snickerdoodle Biscotti

We had some friends come stay with us for Memorial Day weekend. One of our favorite activities included sitting on our back porch in the morning with our coffee and biscotti. In the past, I have bought the big tub of Nonni's biscotti from Costco. 

But last fall I experimented by making my own. Pumpkin Spiced and Chocolate Peppermint. I thought about making one of those two varieties, but figured I needed something that wasn't so seasonal. Plus, with all the baking I was doing I wanted to use ingredients I already had on hand (can you believe I have no pumpkin in the house?).

I made three different varieties of biscotti, this snickerdoodle being the first one! 

It was love at first bite. Biscotti is such an easy thing to make too, did you know that? Make your very sticky dough, shape it into a log, and pat it flat, then bake, cool, slice, bake again, eat. Dip in coffee and enjoy! I'll be sharing some other flavor combos soon!

These biscotti would be perfect for your next coffee date with a friend. Or stick them on a plate for your Father's Day brunch. Need more breakfast inspiration? Check out my Breakfast board on Pinterest!

Snickerdoodle Biscotti

by Shugary Sweets

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 45-50 minutes

Ingredients (20 slices)

• 6 Tbsp butter, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 cup flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
• 2 Tbsp cinnamon/sugar mixture

Instructions

In mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until combined. Beat in eggs and vanilla.

Add flour, baking powder and cinnamon. Fold in pecans. Divide dough in half (will be very sticky). Shape into two 10x3inch logs onto a parchment paper lined baking sheet. Pat it flat, so it's only about 3/4 inch high. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.

Bake in a 350 degree oven for 25 minutes. Remove and cool on pan about 10-15 minutes. Slice one inch slices (about 10 slices per log). Lay upright on baking sheet and cook an additional 20 minutes. Remove and cool completely. Store in airtight container.
**recipe adapted from Pampered Chef

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Maple Toffee Meringues

Today I'm guest posting over at my friend Jocelyn's blog, Inside BruCrew Life. Jocelyn has never made meringues before, so I wanted to show her how easy they are to make! Plus, you can make so many flavors!

Head on over there to get the recipe. Tell her I said hello, she is having fun on vacation with her family!

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Taco Snack Mix

I love a good snack mix. Don't you ever get sick of buying chips and crackers? I must spend a fortune on cheese crackers. And with school out this week, my kids tend to eat us out of house and home. 

But this snack mix? You can buy the expensive cheese crackers and mix them with pretzels, oyster crackers and chex cereal (I used an off brand to make it even less expensive). Top them with the seasoning and let them hang out in a paper bag (NO OVEN NEEDED) for a few hours. These are way better than any flavored cheese crackers you might buy from the grocery store. 

Plus, you can make your own taco seasoning (this one is pretty yummy). 

Thank you to Allison at Alli -n- Sons for inspiring me to make my own taco seasoned mix. 

Want more snack mix recipes?

Dill and Ranch Oyster Crackers

BBQ chips - use the seasoning mix for a yummy twist on chex mix or oyster crackers

White Trash Candy Mix - cause you need a sweet version too!

Taco Snack Mix

by Shugary Sweets

Prep Time: 2 hours

Ingredients (16 cups)

• 4 cup chex cereal
• 4 cup oyster crackers
• 4 cup cheese crackers
• 4 cup pretzels twists (mini)
• 2/3 cup canola oil
• 3/4 cup taco seasoning mix

Instructions

In large paper bag, double lined, dump all ingredients. Fold top of bags down and shake about 20 times until everything is mixed and coated. Let sit until oil has been absorbed (bottom of bag will be greasy, so be sure to put it on a piece of wax paper or foil).

Pour into airtight container. Enjoy!
**Recipe adapted from Alli-n-Sons

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Orange Sandwich Cookies

So, typical Shugary Sweets, I make a delicious cookie, eat way too many, then stick them in the freezer for the kids lunches.

But guess what? They are super delicious frozen too! (why yes, yes I did try one frozen). They have a lovely orange dreamsicle quality to them, and the frosting center tastes like ice cream.

This past weekend we have had an awesome time hanging out with some old neighbors of ours. Well, they aren't old, they are "past" neighbors. Not past, as in dead, well, you get my drift.

I wish I can say we enjoyed these cookies. We were supposed to. But like I said, they were good frozen. And every day for a week I ate three one. But we had plenty of other delicious food. Some I will be sharing on here soon!

For now? Eat frozen cookies.

Orange Sandwich Cookies

by Shugary Sweets

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 9-11 minutes

Ingredients (2 dozen sandwich cookies)

For the Cookie:

• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp orange extract
• 1 egg
• 2 oranges, zested and juiced
• pinch of salt
• 2 cup flour
• 1/4 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp baking soda

For the Cream Filling:

• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cup powdered sugar
• 3/4 tsp orange extract
• 1-2 Tbsp heavy cream

Instructions

For the cookies, cream butter and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla and orange extracts and egg. Beat about 2 minutes. Beat in zest of two oranges (about 1 heaping tablespoon) and 2 Tbsp of fresh orange juice. Scrape sides of bowl and add in dry ingredients.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Drop by tablespoon and bake in a 350 degree oven for 9-11 minutes. Allow to cool completely.

For the frosting, beat butter with powdered sugar, extract and heavy cream. Spread frosting between two cookies of like size. Store in airtight container.

If freezing, store in freezer safe ziploc bag. Enjoy!

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Red, White and Blue Brownie Bites {Guest Post}

Hey everyone! Happy Memorial Day! I'm guest posting on Allison's blog over at A Glimpse Inside today. Stop on over there to get this delicious holiday dessert recipe for Red, White and Blue Brownie Bites. Allison is on maternity leave, so be sure to comment with good wishes for her (her husband is deployed right now as she gives birth to their first child).

See you all over at A Glimpse Inside!