Any bakers out there?

sarawifenow · December 2015

So I adore cooking and can make pretty much anything (*toot* *toot*) but have issues baking. H is having a potluck at his work and he signed up for dessert. He asked me if I would help him, which of course I will, but I want to send him with something fun and not just run-of-the-mill chocolate chip cookies like I normally would. Does anyone have a fun and holiday-ish dessert they make that would work for this?

Thanks all!

jumpy57 · December 2015

So if you are looking for something out of the box, this peanut butter pie is SUPER easy to make but everyone will think you are a kitchen wizard. The website says its really rich, but I disagree it has a really light and fluffy texture to balance out all the flavor. Also, instead of buying a tub of whipped topping I usually just get a carton of whipping cream and take the hand held beaters to it then fold it in to the PB mixture instead of beating it some more... this could be why I don't think it's as rich as the website thinks it is. The cookies are easily chopped up in a food processor. Good luck!

https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ree-drummond/chocolate-peanut-butter-pie-recipe.html

Lusitano8 · December 2015

I would recommend making a trifle! They are so easy and unlike a lot of cakes you don't have to worry about them coming out of the pan perfect. I've made a few by Martha Stewart, her instructions are very easy.

I found this one that even uses some premade ingredients if you are short on time. Sill looks gorgeous!

https://www.marthastewart.com/349790/christmas-trifle

yogahh · December 2015

Lusitano8 said:

I would recommend making a trifle! They are so easy and unlike a lot of cakes you don't have to worry about them coming out of the pan perfect. I've made a few by Martha Stewart, her instructions are very easy.
I found this one that even uses some premade ingredients if you are short on time. Sill looks gorgeous!
https://www.marthastewart.com/349790/christmas-trifle

But make sure not to include beef sauteed with peas and onions (yes, I watched ALOT of Friends this weekend when I couldn't sleep!)

SMC2613 · December 2015

These were actually quite simple to make and were the best cookies I've ever made. I made them for an office fundraiser last week and they were the first to sell out. The icing tastes like the chocolate icing on a Krispie Kreme doughnut.

https://www.glorioustreats.com/2013/12/hot-cocoa-cookies.html

LadySamLady · December 2015

I am not a baker by any means, but this Chocolate Pistachio Cake is my go-to holiday cake that is super easy (part of the recipe uses a mix) and always impresses. It's my grandmother's recipe.

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees

Mix:
1 pkg Duncan Hines Yellow Cake mix
1 pkg Pistachio Nut Instant Pudding mix
1 Tbsp almond flavoring

Add:
1/2 cup oil
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup orange juice

Mix well and then add (one at a time) 4 eggs, beating well after each

Put 2/3rds batter into greased 10 inch tube pan

Mix remaining batter with one 5 1/2 can of Hershey's Chocolate Syrup (equal to 1/2 cup + 3 Tbsp)

Pour into pan on top but DO NOT MIX.

Bake time is 45 mins to 1 hour

sarawifenow · December 2015

@LadySamLady I think I love your grandmother.

My mouth is watering from all of these suggestions! Maybe H will have to take 10 things!

kbrands7 · December 2015

I'm also generally more of a cook than a baker, but these oreo truffles are really easy and tasty: https://www.snackworks.com/recipe/white-chocolate-oreo-cookie-179955.aspx

countrygrl5533 · December 2015

I actually am a baker but like simple recipes sometimes. If it can be kept cold, icebox cake is always a hit. Instead of making the chocolate topping, I just melt a container of ready made chocolate frosting and pour over the top.

https://www.dessertnowdinnerlater.com/2013/04/eclair-icebox-cake/

cortney626 · December 2015

Some of my go to holiday things to make are fudge and peppermint bark. I'd do a platter of those. Everyone raves over both of them.

Pascal86 · December 2015

If you really want something easy, try this: https://bakenotburn.com/?p=2066

My friend brings these to our cookie party every year, and people are obsessed with them!

babyg&me · December 2015

Thanks ladies, this is my new favorite thread! I wish I had something to contribute but I'm old fashioned so all my recipes are written down on paper about an hour away from where I am currently residing on bed rest.
My daughters (10 & 12) LOVE baking so the next time I get to see them (hopefully next weekend) we will be going through all this yummy deliciousness & picking out some stuff to make for when I can get up & around again.
@sarawifenow please let us know what you decide to make as I am always the curious one lol

TXmamatobe · December 2015

Carmelitas! We call them dream bars but I think the real name is carmelitas. You won't be sorry and they're super easy.

https://www.averiecooks.com/2013/12/carmelitas.html

TXmamatobe · December 2015

Forgot the picture for the above

wamam027 · December 2015

I make my own variations of this recipe, but I always get raves about these mini cheesecakes and they are super easy. If you don't feel like pressing in a crust simply buy some Nilla Wafers and set them on the bottom, if you prefer a chocolate crust, you could place an Oreo on the bottom as well. I've tried it all and they never fail me.

https://www.food.com/recipe/bordens-mini-cheesecakes-28028

jessiedee13 · December 2015

I make these really good pb fudge brownies that get requested all the time. I found the recipe on pinterest, but it's pretty easy. I'm lazy though and use a boxed brownie mix rather than making them from scratch. I'll see if I can find the recipe...Ive made it so many times I just throw it together by memory now!

doozer1345 · December 2015

My go to for things like this are either Marshmallow Stuffed Chocolate Chip cookies (they look and taste amazing and are very easy) or Chocolate Pecan Pie.

swflJD · December 2015

I have a holiday potluck at work next week, too. Since I don't cook much, this is a really great thread! Keep the recipes coming, ladies! They sound delicious!

sarawifenow · December 2015

So many awesome ideas! How am I ever going to choose?!

LovingLife! · December 2015

I make this fudge every year at Christmastime and it is a hit!

https://karainthekitchen.com/creamy-christmas-fudge/

AmmyBelle · December 2015

Awesome thread!

I love to bake, and my go-to simple holiday recipes are either chocolate mousse (my mom's holiday classic) or if I am super rushed - I grill slices of poundcake (I usually have one in the freezer, but if not, you can get them at the grocery store) then arrange on a platter with berries and icing sugar (or sometimes even warmed up jam).

Good luck and let us all know how it turns out!

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