Snacks

Spicy Bacon Cheddar Muffins

Spicy Bacon Cheddar Muffins 3 pieces Bacon (thick cut, cooked and chopped)2 Cups Flour1 Tbsp Baking Powder1 Tbsp Sugar1 tsp Salt1 Tbsp Garlic Powder1/4 tsp Cayenne1/4 tsp Black Pepper1/4 tsp Paprika1 1/2 Cups Extra-Sharp Cheddar (packed Grated , divided 1 cup and ½ cup)4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter1 Cup Milk1 Egg (large)Parsley for sprinkling (optional) Cook the bacon; drain grease and set aside. Chop when cooled.Preheat oven to 425°.Line pans with muffin liners and spray them.In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, salt, garlic powder, cayenne, pepper, and paprika.Add in 1 cup cheese then add bacon. Stir until well combined.In a microwave safe bowl, melt butter and let cool slightly.Add milk to melted butter.Add egg to milk/butter mixture and beat...

Almond Biscotti

Almond Biscotti 1 1/4 cups whole almonds (lightly toasted)1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour2 tsp baking powder1/4 tsp salt2 eggs (large, plus 1 large white beaten with pinch salt)1 cup sugar4 tbsp butter, unsalted (melted and cooled)1 1/2 tsp almond extract1/2 tsp vanilla extractvegetable oil sprayChocolate Glaze1/3 cup water1/3 cup corn syrup1 cup sugar8 oz bittersweet chocolate (The almonds will continue to toast while the biscotti bake, so toast the nuts only until they are just fragrant.)Adjust oven rack to middle position and heat oven to 325 degrees.Grease baking sheet and place silicone baking mat on it.Pulse 1 cup almonds in food processor until coarsely chopped; transfer to bowl and set aside. Process remaining 1/4 cup almonds in food processor until...