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Cookie, chocolate, and marshmallow: the delicious flavors of a s’more, rearranged. Store-bought marshmallows are fine, though this dessert is even better with the homemade version. Try mixing and matching marshmallow and Pocky flavors to find your favorite combination. For example, strawberry-flavored marshmallows with matcha-flavored Pocky …
This easy grilled chicken recipe is a fast track to weeknight dinner, with a built-in marinade that’s made entirely with inexpensive ingredients you may already have in your pantry. It also adjusts to your schedule and equipment setup. Recipe information Ingredients 2 large shallots, finely …
Watermelon varies in sweetness, so taste as you go and adjust the amount of sugar accordingly. You can also swap the white sugar for agave syrup to complement the tequila’s flavor. As for that spirit, blanco tequila has a mild, grassy flavor ideal for this summer cocktail the richer barrel-aged flavors of reposado may overpower the melon. Don’t skimp on the freshly squeezed lime juice here: It rounds out sweet watermelon and punchy tequila with a bright boost of acidity.
1 3-pound piece watermelon, plus 6 watermelon wedges for garnish
1 cup blanco tequila
½ cup fresh lime juice (from about 4 limes)
¼ cup sugar, or to taste
Remove rind from 1 3-pound piece watermelon and cut enough fruit into 1-inch pieces to measure 5 cups.
Transfer frozen watermelon to a blender and add 1 cup blanco tequila, ½ cup fresh lime juice, and ¼ cup sugar. Blend until smooth. Taste and add more sugar if desired. Divide margarita among 6 glasses and garnish each with a watermelon wedge.
If you can’t find a seedless watermelon, don’t even worry about seeding it; watermelon seeds are completely safe to consume (yes, even the crunchy black ones), and a whiz in the blender quickly breaks them down along with the rest of the fruit. On a particularly hot day, freeze the whole mixture before blending to get the coolest, creamiest results.
If you have poco glasses, now’s the time to break them out for a little resort-style flair. Otherwise, a margarita glass or any tall glass is fine. Whatever you use, chill the glasses first to keep the drink cooler for longer.
The easiest New York cheesecake you will ever make. You get that signature dense texture without the hassle of a water bath. Paired with a quick Biscoff crust, this foolproof dessert bakes beautifully every time. Just make sure to chill it completely before slicing! Prep …
If your ideal afternoon consists of a creamy iced matcha latte with a little something sweet on the side, these cherry matcha cookies are sure to become your new baking obsession. Even the trendiest coffee shops just discovered this well-balanced and insanely delicious flavor combination, so bringing these cookies to the party will make you look like a culinary genius.
Prep Time:5 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Yields:16 serving(s)
Arrange a rack in center of oven; preheat to 350°. In a medium bowl, whisk flour, matcha powder, salt, and baking soda.
In a large bowl, mix sugar and butter with a wooden spoon until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing to blend after each addition. Stir in almond extract until combined.
Add dry ingredients and gently stir with a rubber spatula until just combined. Fold in chocolate and cherries.
Using a large cookie scoop (about 3 Tbsp.), scoop dough onto 3 parchment-lined baking sheets, spacing 3″ apart (or working in batches with clean parchment-lined sheets).
Bake cookies until edges are just set and lightly golden, 13 to 15 minutes. Transfer to wire racks and let cool on sheets.
Recipe tip:
Beware of overbaking here. The cookies may still look slightly underdone in the center at 15 minutes, but they’ll continue to set as they cool, giving you that ideal chewy texture.
Storage:
Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. You can also freeze the scooped dough balls for up to 2 months. Bake them straight from frozen, adding an extra minute or two to the bake time.
Frozen cocktails are always winners during the hot summer months, but frozen cocktail pops? A party game-changer. We use only 3 ingredients to create these boozy pops: lemon-lime soda, vodka, and everyone’s favorite kind of sour candy. Prep Time:10 minTotal Time:4 hrs 10 minsYields:4 Ingredients Directions Step 1 In a large glass measuring cup, …
THE BEST (and easiest) buns! So soft, pillowy and airy, perfect for any burger or sandwich. You’ll never want store-bought buns ever again! Prep: 2hours hours 20minutes minutesCook: 20minutes minutesYield: 8 servings Ingredients Instructions Equipment Electric Mixer Baking Sheet
Salted Caramel Chocolate Almond Clusters are the perfect blend of sweet, salty, and crunchy. Rich chocolate coats roasted almonds and buttery caramel, creating bite-sized treats that deliver layers of texture and flavor in every indulgent bite. Perfect for gifting, sharing, or satisfying a sweet craving.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Yield: 25–30 clusters
Toffee bits are optional, but so delicious! If you don’t have Skor where you are, you can use toffee bits from Trader Joe’s or Heath’s toffee bits.
Almond clusters will keep at room temperature, in an airtight container, for 1 week or more. Better to keep in the fridge!
Crunchy? Check. Sweet? Check. Nutty? Check. Chocolaty? Check. Pistachio scotcheroos have everything you’d expect from a great dessert. If you’ve never had a scotcheroo, you’re missing out: The vintage dessert is like a leveled-up Rice Krispies treat, made by stirring melted marshmallows and peanut butter into cereal, and topping …
