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Eggnog White Russian

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Eggnog White Russians are a creamy and rich holiday cocktail that is perfect for a party. Coffee liqueur, vodka, and creamy eggnog. Topped with cinnamon and whipped cream for a delicious holiday drink.

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I love a festive drink at a party or even while I am home watching a movie after the kids go to bed. We are eggnog lovers in our house and I love to enjoy a glass of the seasonal creamy drink. I think, for me, one of the reasons I love eggnog is the yummy smell- it always reminds me of sugar cookie dough!

I also love White Russians, and this recipe give the original combination of coffee liqueur, vodka, and cream a little twist. I substitute eggnog for the cream, and the result is a rich, flavorful, and delicious drink. Besides being delicious this drink is a snap to put together. I opt for a store bought eggnog for this recipe, but you can always opt to use your own delicious mix. I even like to top mine with a little whipped cream and ground cinnamon for a little extra holiday indulgence.

Whenever I think about eggnog and the holidays I always think about those glass moose cups Cousin Eddy drinks eggnog out of during the movie Christmas Vacation. That is still one of my all-time favorite Christmas movies! What are some of your favorite movies to watch during the holidays? I also love Home Alone, Miracle on 34th Street and The Ref!

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Welcome to #ChristmasSweetsWeek 2019! Co-hosted by Terri from Love and Confections and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures! What better way to celebrate the holidays than with food and fun? 25 bloggers from around the country have come together to share some of their favorite sweet Christmas recipes!! Deck the halls and get ready for very merry sweet treats, like fudge, cookies, Christmas morning breakfasts, layer cakes, cocoa, and more! Follow along on social media with our #ChristmasSweetsWeek hashtag. Happy Holidays!

Enjoy these #ChristmasSweetsWeek recipes from our bloggers:

Christmas Beverages: Christmas Cranberry Cocktail from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks Eggnog White Russian from Cheese Curd In Paradise Gingerbread White Russian from The Redhead Baker Hot Apple Cider Buttered Rum from Love and Confections
Slow Cooker Hot Chocolate from Palatable Pastime Christmas Breakfasts: Easy Cinnamon Roll Bake from Family Around the Table Gingerbread Pancakes from Daily Dish Recipes Christmas Pastries and Desserts: Candy Cane Blossoms from Blogghetti Cherry Pie Bars from YumGoggle Chocolate Peppermint Swirl Pound Cake from Karen’s Kitchen Stories Christmas Skillet Cookie from Katie’s Cucina Eggnog Pound Cake from For the Love of Food Gingerbread Latte Layer Cake from Love and Confections Christmas Candies: Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Reindeer Pops from Sweet Beginnings Christmas Snack Mix from Katie’s Cucina
Festive Pretzel Rods from Shockingly Delicious
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What do you need to make an Eggnog White Russian?

How do you make Eggnog White Russians?

  • Add coffee liqueur and vodka to glasses and stir. Add ice.
  • Pour the eggnog over the ice. Garnish with whipped cream (if desired), and ground cinnamon. 
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Looking for more delicious holiday drinks?!

Cranberry Margarita

Slow Cooker Spiked Apple Cider

Slow Cooker Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate

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Eggnog White Russian

Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Keyword Drinks
Prep Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 drinks

Ingredients

  • 4 oz coffee liqueur
  • 4 oz vodka
  • 4 oz eggnog
  • Ground Cinnamon
  • Whipped Cream
  • Ice
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  1. Add coffee liqueur and vodka to glasses and stir. Add ice. Pour the eggnog over the ice. Garnish with whipped cream (if desired), and ground cinnamon.

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Christmas Light Cookies

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Christmas Lights Cookies are twinkling, sparkling, and so delicious! A classic sugar cookies, with a simple white icing, and garnished with a chocolate string of lights. Perfect for any cookie exchange to keep the season merry and bright.

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Today is National Cookie Day and what better was to celebrate with a festive Christmas cookie? Christmas lights are one of my favorite thing about the holidays. Our family love to go on light drives to look at all the beautiful displays and decorations. We bundle up, sip hot chocolate, and enjoy the ride with some holiday tunes.

These cookies are a simple way to enjoy editable lights! I use a simple soft sugar cookie recipe and a simple white icing that sets as it dries. The decorations are a black frosting tube with a fine decorating tip and mini M&Ms for the lights!

These cookies are sooooo cute and a showstopper at any exchange or holiday gathering. My kiddos love to pick off the M&Ms, gobble them up, and then enjoy he cookie. However, you can enjoy in any order your heart desires!

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Celebrate #NationalCookieDay with all my fellow cookie fanatics! Below is a list of great cookies to make this holiday: (Thanks to Erin of The Spiffy Cookie for hosting)
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What do you need to make Christmas Lights Cookies?

For the Cookies:

  • Butter
  • Granulated Sugar
  • Vanilla Extract
  • All-Purpose Four
  • Baking Powder
  • Baking Soda
  • Salt

For Icing:

  • Egg Whites
  • Powdered Sugar
  • Cream of Tartar
  • Salt

For Decorations:

  • Black Piping Icing (these can be found in the baking aisle)
  • Mini M&M’s

Helpful Kitchen Items:

Electric Mixer

Stand Mixer

Baking Sheet

Mixing Bowls

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How do I make Christmas Lights Cookies?

For the cookies:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two large, rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Cream butter and granulated sugar until lightly and fluffy, 3-4 minutes using an electric mixer. Scrape down the sides at the half-way point.
  3. Add the egg and vanilla and mix again for an additional minute. The batter will become lighter in color.
  4. In separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.
  6. Scoop the cookie dough into rounded balls about 3 tbsp in size. Place cookies on the baking sheets a couple inches apart (about 8 cookies per baking sheet).
  7. Bake for 12-13 minutes until slightly crackly on top.
  8. Let the cookies cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before removing to a cooling rack.

For icing:

  • Using an electric mixer, whisk egg whites for 1 minute till foamy.
  • Add powdered sugar, cream of tartar and salt to egg whites and continue to whisk. Mix until the egg whites are extremely light and fluffy, almost like whipped a fluffy whipped cream.
  • Add water by the tablespoonful until it has the consistency of hot fudge. Typically this takes between 3-5 tbsp of water to get the right consistency.
  • Icing dries out somewhat quickly, so keep covered until ready to use.

For decorating:

  • Using the black icing, pipe swayed lines to mark the string of lights. Place mini m&m’s on to the string. Icing will harder as you do this so paint a few string at a time versus the entire batch.

Check out more delicious cookie recipes!

Grinch Shortbread Cookies

Hot Chocolate Chip Cookies

Peppermint Shortbread Cookies

Gingerbread Cookies Dipped in White Chocolate

Eggnog Snickerdoodle Cookies

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Christmas Lights Cookies

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword christmas, cookies
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Servings 16 Cookies

Ingredients

For cookies

  • 1 cup unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

For icing

  • 3 large egg whites
  • 3 ¾ cups confectioners’ sugar
  • 1/4 tsp cream of tartar
  • 1/4 tsp salt

For decoration

  • Black pipping icing
  • Mini M&M's
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

For Cookies

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line two large, rimmed baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside.

  2. Cream butter and granulated sugar until lightly and fluffy, 3-4 minutes using an electric mixer. Scrape down the sides at the half-way point.

  3. Add the egg and vanilla and mix again for an additional minute. The batter will become lighter in color.

  4. In separate mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.Add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until combined.

  5. Scoop the cookie dough into rounded balls about 3 tbsp in size. Place cookies on the baking sheets a couple inches apart (about 8 cookies per baking sheet).

  6. Bake for 12-13 minutes until slightly crackly on top.Let the cookies cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet before removing to a cooling rack.

For Icing

  1. Using an electric mixer, whisk egg whites for 1 minute till foamy.
  2. Add powdered sugar, cream of tartar and salt to egg whites and continue to whisk. Mix until the egg whites are extremely light and fluffy, almost like whipped a fluffy whipped cream.
  3. Add water by the tablespoonful until it has the consistency of hot fudge. Typically this takes between 3-5 tbsp of water to get the right consistency.
  4. Icing dries out somewhat quickly, so keep covered until ready to use

For Decoration

  1. Using the black icing, pipe swayed lines to mark the string of lights. Place mini m&m's on to the string. Icing will harder as you do this so paint a few string at a time versus the entire batch.

Recipe Notes

Cookie Recipe adapted from Mel’s Kitchen Cafe

Icing Recipe adapted from New York Times

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Chocolate Saltine Cracker Toffee

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Chocolate Saltine Cracker Toffee is a simple Christmas or holiday treat that is perfect for a dessert tray or a party. Saltine crackers and brown sugar buttery toffee are baked together and topped with rich semi-sweet chocolate. A perfect sweet bite everyone will love!

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Simple sweets and candy are a staple of Christmas food cuisine traditions in our house. I love to make different types of candy and treats. I also love when I have a simple recipe with simple steps and consistent results. Enter Chocolate Saltine Cracker Toffee, some people call it “Christmas Crack”, but I am not into that, and it is simply “cracker toffee” in my house.

This recipe is so simple and the ingredients are likely something you keep on hand in your pantry. Saltine crackers and a simple brown sugar toffee create a rich, buttery, sweet, and crisp layer topped with a sprinkle of salt, and a creamy semi-sweet chocolate. Once the candy sets and cools it is chopped and enjoyed throughout the holiday.

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Welcome to #ChristmasSweetsWeek 2019! Co-hosted by Terri from Love and Confections and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures! What better way to celebrate the holidays than with food and fun? 25 bloggers from around the country have come together to share some of their favorite sweet Christmas recipes!! Deck the halls and get ready for very merry sweet treats, like fudge, cookies, Christmas morning breakfasts, layer cakes, cocoa, and more! Follow along on social media with our #ChristmasSweetsWeek hashtag. Happy Holidays!

Enjoy these #ChristmasSweetsWeek recipes from our bloggers:

Christmas Beverages:
White Cranberry Moscow Mule from Love and Confections

Christmas Breakfasts:
Sugarplum Pinwheels from Palatable Pastime

Christmas Pastries and Desserts:
Cake Mix Crinkle Cookies from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Candy Cane Rice Krispies Treats from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
Caramel Gingerbread Cupcakes from Jolene’s Recipe Journal
Dark Chocolate Peppermint Bread from Sweet Beginnings
Powdered Sugar Pound Cake with Pecans from Shockingly Delicious
Red Velvet Crinkle Cookies from Blogghetti
Snow Globe Cake from The Redhead Baker

Christmas Candies:
Chocolate Saltine Cracker Toffee from Cheese Curd In Paradise
Christmas Snack Mix from Katie’s Cucina
Gingerbread Truffles from Daily Dish Recipes
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What do you need to make Chocolate Saltine Cracker Toffee?

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How do you make Chocolate Saltine Cracker Toffee?

  1. Pre-heat oven to 400°F.
  2. Line a 10×15 rimmed baking sheet with foil. Lightly spray with cooking spray and set aside.
  3. Place the crackers in even rows on the baking sheet.
  4. In a sauce pan, add sugar and butter. Bring to a simmer while whisking and allow the sugar to dissolve.
  5. Remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla extract.
  6. Pour the toffee over the crackers and spread it till smooth even.
  7. Place baking sheet in the oven and bake for 5 minutes.
  8. While toffee crackers bake melt the chocolate chips in 30 second increments.
  9. Remove crackers from the oven and allow the toffee to stop bubbling. Pout chocolate over the crackers and spread till smooth.
  10. Place toffee in the fridge for 8-12 hours to allow it to cool and set.
  11. Once the toffee has set remove from fridge and remove it from the foil. Cut it into pieces with a knife and serve. Store in an air tight container in a cool dry area.
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Looking for more delicious holiday treats?!

Slow Cooker Chocolate Peanut Candy

Grinch Shortbread Cookies

Hot Chocolate Chip Cookies

Homemade Puppy Chow

Grinch Rice Krispie Treats

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Chocolate Saltine Cracker Toffee

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword candy, chocolate, christmas
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Fridge Time 8 hours
Servings 24 pieces

Ingredients

  • 1 sleeve saltine crackers
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (2 sticks)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 400°F.
  2. Line a 10×15 rimmed baking sheet with foil. Lightly spray with cooking spray and set aside.
  3. Place the crackers in even rows on the baking sheet.
  4. In a sauce pan, add sugar and butter. Bring to a simmer while whisking and allow the sugar to dissolve.
  5. Remove from heat and whisk in the vanilla extract.
  6. Pour the toffee over the crackers and spread it till smooth even.
  7. Place baking sheet in the oven and bake for 5 minutes.
  8. While toffee crackers bake melt the chocolate chips in 30 second increments.
  9. Remove crackers from the oven and allow the toffee to stop bubbling. Pout chocolate over the crackers and spread till smooth.
  10. Place toffee in the fridge for 8-12 hours to allow it to cool and set.
  11. Once the toffee has set remove from fridge and remove it from the foil. Cut it into pieces with a knife and serve. Store in an air tight container in a cool dry area.
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Christmas Wreath Veggie Pizza Appetizer

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Christmas Wreath Veggie Pizza is a festive holiday appetizer with a fun Christmas theme! Crescent roll dough is shaped like a wreath and baked. Topped with seasoned veggies spread and fresh vegetables makes this a new holiday tradition!

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Veggies pizza is one of my favorite easy appetizers to bring to a get-together or serve when I am hosting. I use pre-made crescent roll dough, a layer of seasoned a cream cheese and sour cream blend, and lots of chopped fresh veggies.

When I make this wreath I like to use holiday reds and greens for the veggies. Fresh broccoli, chopped cucumbers, baby tomatoes, and diced red bell pepper work perfectly for garnishes. I especially love to use a red bell pepper for the bow on the Christmas wreath! Other delicious toppings could be green bell pepper, spinach, cauliflower (for a snowy wreath!), green olives, green onion, and chopped roasted red peppers

To serve, I cut the wreath in to wedges and serve it cold or allow it to come just under room temperature. This appetizer never lasts long in a crowd!

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What do you need to make a Christmas Wreath Veggie Pizza?

Close-up of the red pepper bow on the veggie pizza

How do you make Christmas Wreath Veggie Pizza?

  1. Pre-heat oven to 375°F.
  2. Place a bowl with 4-5 inch width on a cookie sheet with the bowl side facing down. This will help guide creating the center of the wreath.
  3. Open the crescent roll dough and unroll. Fold the dough in half length-wise.
  4. Arrange each half around the bowl. Pinch the ends together to make a circle and press to dough to flatten so it bakes evenly.
  5. Remove bowl and place baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 11-12 minutes.
  6. Remove dough from oven. Press the dough down in any areas it might have bubbles so the surface is even. Allow dough to completely cool (about 30 minutes).
  7. While dough cools mix cream cheese and sour cream in a mixing bowl. Add the ranch seasoning, dill, and garlic. Stir.
  8. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on the dough. Decorate with chopped veggies. To make the bow, cut a ring of red pepper and slice at each lobe to give three U-shaped pieces. Cut one in half. Arrange with two lobes to create the loops and the two remaining pieces under the loops.
  9. Serve immediately or store in the fridge till you are ready to serve.
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Looking for more delicious holiday appetizers?

Everything But The Bagel Cheese Ball

Slow Cooker Cranberry Meatballs

Dried Beef and Green Onion Cheese Ball

Cranberry Brie and Rosemary Bites

Glazed Smoked Sausage and Pineapple Bites

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Christmas Wreath Veggie Pizza Appetizer

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Servings 15 people

Ingredients

  • (2) 8 oz tubes of crescent roll sheets
  • 8 oz plain cream cheese
  • 2/3 cup sour cream
  • 1 oz dry ranch seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp dried dill
  • 1/2 tsp garlic power
  • 2 cups finely chopped fresh broccoli (about 1 head)
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh cucumber
  • 1 finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 2/3 cup cherry tomatoes
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 375°F.
  2. Place a bowl with 4-5 inch width on a cookie sheet with the bowl side facing down. This will help guide creating the center of the wreath.
  3. Open the crescent roll dough and unroll. Fold the dough in half length-wise.
  4. Arrange each half around the bowl. Pinch the ends together to make a circle and press to dough to flatten so it bakes evenly.
  5. Remove bowl and place baking sheet in the oven. Bake for 11-12 minutes.
  6. Remove dough from oven. Press the dough down in any areas it might have bubbles so the surface is even. Allow dough to completely cool (about 30 minutes).

  7. While dough cools mix cream cheese and sour cream in a mixing bowl. Add the ranch seasoning, dill, and garlic. Stir.

  8. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on the dough. Decorate with chopped veggies. To make the bow, cut a ring of red pepper and slice at each lobe to give three U-shaped pieces. Cut one in half. Arrange with two lobes to create the loops and the two remaining pieces under the loops.
  9. Serve immediately or store in the fridge till you are ready to serve.
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Cranberry Gingerbread Upsidedown Cake

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Cranberry Gingerbread Upside Down Cake is a mix of holiday favorites. Moist and rich gingerbread cake baked with fresh cranberries, and topped with a dusting of powdered sugar.

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Gingerbread is a holiday staple for me. I love the flavor in almost any sweet- cake, cookies, coffee, bread, cheesecake…you name it and I am a fan. It is hard to beat a traditional gingerbread cookie, but my recipe for Cranberry Gingerbread Upside Down Cake is one of my favorite holiday desserts.

In addition to loving gingerbread, I also love cranberries. The combination of the two together is one of my favorite flavor pairings.

Upside Down cake is a wonderful way to get really a really moist cake. The batter is placed over the chosen fruit and baked to get a gooey bottom that is eventually flipped to become the top. The gingerbread in this cake is so rich and full of flavor and the tart cranberries are the perfect combo for this cake. I like to keep this cake simple with a light dusting of powdered sugar, but a little whipped cream would be delicious as well.

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Check out even more gingerbread recipes to celebrate all thing gingerbread for National Gingerbread Cookie Day!

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What do you need to make Cranberry Gingerbread Upside-Down Cake?

How do you make Cranberry Gingerbread Upstide-Down Cake?

  1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch spingform cake pan with butter and set aside.
  2. In a stand mixer using the paddle attachment, combine egg, sugars, molasses, butter, and water and mix well. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger and salt. Slowly, add the flour mixture to the molasses mixture while mixing on low speed.
  3. Evenly spread cranberries in the cake pan. Evenly pour the batter into cake pan, and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until toothpick is almost clean when inserted into the middle of the cake (you will have some crumbs, but not raw batter).
  4. Remove from oven and allow the cake to slightly cool so you can handle the cake pan. Flip upside down and gently remove the springform.
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Frequently Asked Questions

My springform is leaking- what can I do?

The can can be wrapped in foil to help prevent leaks. Sometimes springforms can warp and it can cause issues with leaking.

My cake has a little too much height in the middle and is not flat to flip- what should I do?

Trim some of the gingerbread so that is can sit relatively flat on a plate.

Can I use cranberry sauce?

I have not tested it with cranberry sauce. It will likely not stay separate, but will still be tasty. It might work better to swirl the sauce into the cake versus putting it at the bottom.

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Cranberry Gingerbread Upside Down Cake

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword cake, christmas, Cranberry
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Servings 10 people

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs beaten
  • 1 stick of unsalted butter melted (+ an additional non-melted Tbl to butter the cake pan)
  • 3/4 cup molasses
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 1/3 cup cold water
  • 2 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 tsp ground ginger
  • 12 oz fresh cranberries
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Instructions

  1. Pre-heat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch spingform cake pan with butter and set aside.

  2. In a stand mixer using the paddle attachment, combine egg, sugars, molasses, butter, and water and mix well. In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, ginger and salt. Slowly, add the flour mixture to the molasses mixture while mixing on low speed.

  3. Evenly spread cranberries in the cake pan. Evenly pour the batter into cake pan, and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until toothpick is almost clean when inserted into the middle of the cake (you will have some crumbs, but not raw batter).

  4. Remove from oven and allow the cake to slightly cool so you can handle the cake pan. Flip upside down and gently remove the springform.

Recipe Notes

* A regular 9-in cake can be used. I recommend lining the bottom with a circular piece of parchment paper to prevent the cake from sticking in the pan. *

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This post was originally created in 2015, and updated in 2019 for reader enhancement and recipe updating.

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Creamy Turkey Over Biscuits {Thanksgiving Leftover Recipe}

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Creamy Turkey over Biscuits is a delicious way to use leftover turkey after Thanksgiving or Christmas. Shredded and warmed creamed turkey in an herb sauce and served over buttery biscuits make this a leftover to devour.

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One of the best things about the holidays are the leftovers. However, there have been times that there is a little too much leftover turkey, and I get a bit tired of turkey sandwiches.

Today, I am sharing my first of a series of three recipes to help re-purpose leftovers to delicious meals and snacks everyone will love. Check in over the next few days to see recipes using holiday favorites like roasted turkey and cranberry sauce!

Meals from leftovers are one of my favorites, and create some of the most fun memories. One of my favorites is for “hot-shots” using leftover turkey, mashed potatoes, and gravy. You can see my post about them in my Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes (+Turkey and Gravy) post.

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So, besides “hot-shots” and sandwiches I love to make Creamy Turkey over Biscuits. This recipe is pure comfort food, and so delicious if you need a hearty and quick meal. I know that many times after making the big holiday meal I need a day or two to recovers and rely on simple recipes, like this one.

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What do you need to make Creamy Turkey over Biscuits?

  • Chopped and Cooked Turkey
  • Chicken Broth
  • Milk
  • Butter
  • Flour
  • Salt
  • Pepper
  • Dried Thyme
  • Refrigerator Biscuits
  • Skillet
  • Measuring Cups
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How Do You Make Creamy Turkey over Biscuits?

  1. Prepare biscuits according to package instructions and prepare the creamy turkey while the biscuits cook.
  2. In a skillet melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, while whisking, for about 20 seconds.
  3. Whisk in the chicken broth and then the milk. Allow the sauce to slightly thicken while whisking, about 1 minute.
  4. Add the salt, pepper, and dried thyme and whisk.
  5. Add the chopped or shredded turkey and stir.
  6. Turn heat to low to keep warm if the biscuits are still cooking.
  7. Remove biscuits from the oven and plate. Top with warm cream turkey and enjoy.

A few delicious variations and add-ins!

  • Sliced Mushrooms
  • Chopped Onions
  • Chopped Green Pepper
  • Fresh Herbs
  • Broccoli or Cauliflower
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • Subbing Chicken for Turkey
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Frequently Asked Questions

The butter and flour mixture looks lumpy- am I doing something wring?

No, It does not need to look smooth because it will absorb into the liquid and thicken the creamy sauce. However, it should not look crumbly- that could mean there is too much flour. In that case you might need a little additional butter to get a wet sand consistency.

Can I use chicken in place of turkey?

Of course, sub on a 1:1 ratio.

Does the meat need to be cooked prior?

Yes, this recipe uses cooked meat. I have not tried this recipe starting the meat in a raw state.

Can I use leftover bread or roll in place of the biscuits?

Absolutely! Mashed potatoes are a good choice as well.

I do not have dried thyme. Can I use something else or omit the herbs all together?

Yes, the herbs can be left out of the recipe. You could also use parsley or marjoram.

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Looking for more delicious recipes to use holiday leftovers?!

Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes (+ Leftover Shredded Turkey and Gravy)

Turkey Pot Pie with Cheddar Garlic Biscuits

Turkey Dumpling Soup

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Creamy Turkey Over Biscuits {Thanksgiving Leftover Recipe}

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword turkey
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  • 8 refrigerator biscuits
  • 3 tbsp salted butter
  • 2 1/2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cups chicken broth
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 3 1/2 cup chopped or shredded cooked turkey
US Customary – Metric

Instructions

  1. Prepare biscuits according to package instructions and prepare the creamy turkey while the biscuits cook.

  2. In a skillet melt the butter over medium heat. Whisk in the flour and cook, while whisking, for about 20 seconds. Whisk in the chicken broth and then the milk. Allow the sauce to slightly thicken while whisking, about 1 minute.

  3. Add the salt, pepper, and dried thyme and whisk. Add the chopped or shredded turkey and stir.

  4. Turn heat to low to keep warm if the biscuits are still cooking. Remove biscuits from the oven and plate. Top with warm cream turkey and enjoy.

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Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes (+ Leftover Shredded Turkey and Gravy)

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The holidays are fast approaching and are a time for family, friends, and food. For over 100 years McCormick® has worked hard to bring the best flavors to the holiday table. Delicious meals prepared at home help create lifetime memories. Stop in at your local Mejier store to get the best selection on McCormick® Extracts, Herbs & Spices, or Gravy products for the holiday season.

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My family loves mashed potatoes and we always have a giant bowl on our dining room table. The traditional recipe of potatoes, butter, salt, pepper, and whole milk is given a fun twist with roasted garlic. Roasting garlic at home with a little salt and McCormick® Black Pepper is a simple and yummy way to elevate your holiday recipes.

I don’t think that my family would allow me to come to the table with out a bowl of warm, creamy, buttery mashed potatoes. For me, that is a staple and a must-have. Besides being excellent for soaking of juices, flavors, and gravies, mashed potatoes are great because almost everyone likes them, and I know my kiddos always request a big scoop on their plates.

McCormick® Extract, Herbs & Spices, or Gravy products has a wide variety of products to help with holiday preparations. A few of my favorites are McCormick® Garlic Powder, McCormick® Poultry Seasoning, McCormick® Ground Cinnamon, McCormick® All Natural Pure Vanilla Extract, and McCormick® Pure Ground Black Pepper. All of these products and more can be purchased at your local Meijer store.

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I love all of the different options McCormick® offers at Meijer! Looking at different seasoning options is a fantastic way to change-up classic holiday recipes for something new, or as a way to enhance something you already love. For example, I love to use a little of McCormick® Poultry Seasoning in my Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes because the blend of herbs compliments my savory potatoes, and makes them even better!

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What do you need to make Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes?

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a different type of potato?

Sure! Red skinned and Yukon will also work well in this recipe. However, other types may produce a different texture.

My potatoes are kind of gummy- what can I do?

Make sure when whipping the potatoes to add the milk slowly. If the potatoes are still a little heavy, slowly add a little more milk.

Can I use a different type of milk like 2%?

Yes, I like whole because it is creamier, but 2% will work just fine.

What is the best way to warm the potatoes?

I like to warm them in the microwave or oven with a few pats of butter on top.

Is the garlic super strong?

It all depends on how much you use. I call for 4 for this recipe, but you can add more or less depending on your preferences.

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Let’s Talk Roasted Garlic!

Roasting garlic is one of the easiest enhancers around. I cut the tops off my garlic, place in foil, season with salt and pepper, and drizzle with olive oil. I use the foil to wrap around the garlic and I bake it at 375°F for about 40 minutes.

Here is the fun part.

Once the garlic is ready all you have to do is squeeze the bulb and out come all the yummy, soft, roasted garlic cloves!

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THE LEFTOVERS

We all know one of the great things about holiday meals is the leftovers, and McCormick® can help with that! I typically have a bit of leftover turkey and potatoes after the holiday, but many times we have eaten all the gravy. McCormick® offers lots of delicious gravy mixes, and my favorite is the McCormick® Turkey Gravy. I make the gravy with a little water and chicken stock and toss it with leftover warmed chopped or shredded turkey.

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The turkey and the gravy are the perfect post-holiday meal. After a day of shopping (or returning), celebrating or entertaining this quick dish is an easy way to use holiday leftovers.

McCormick® Turkey Gravy is smooth, savory, and delicious to serve with leftover holiday turkey. McCormick® Turkey Gravy is available at Meijer along with other McCormick® Extract, Herbs & Spices.

When I was a kid I remember being at my Grandma’s house for the holidays and after our holiday meal we always had “Hot-Shots” the following day. The “Hot-Shot” is shredded or chopped turkey over a piece of buttered bread with mashed potatoes, and finished with gravy. Whenever I think about leftovers that is the meat that immediately comes to mind.

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Check out my video to make my version of a “Hot-Shot” using my Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes!

I like to finish my turkey and gravy over mashed potatoes with a little extra McCormick® Turkey Gravy poured over the top. It is just too hard to pass-up this recipe!

Make sure to check out Meijer to stock-up on McCormick® Extract, Herbs & Spices this holiday season!

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Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes (+ Leftover Shredded Turkey and Gravy)

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword Potatoes, Side Dish
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 people

Ingredients

For Potatoes

  • 3 Lbs russet potatoes peeled and quartered
  • 6 tbsp salted butter
  • 2/3 cup whole milk
  • 1/2 tsp McCormick® Poultry Seasoning
  • 1 tsp McCormick® Ground Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • Roasted Garlic (see instructions)

Roasted Garlic

  • 4 garlic bulbs
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp McCormick® Ground Black Pepper
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Turkey and Gravy

  • 4-5 cups shredded or chopped cooked turkey
  • (2) .87 oz packet ‎McCormick® Turkey Gravy

Instructions

Roasted Garlic

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F. Cut off top of garlic heads. Drizzle olive oil into a small baking dish. Place garlic in baking dish. Drizzle garlic with oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper. Cover baking dish with foil and roast until tender, 40 minutes.. Cool slightly and squeeze out garlic cloves.

Mashed Potatoes

  1. Boil potatoes until tender. Drain and place in a large mixing bowl. Add butter and mix with an electric mixer while slowly adding the milk. Stir in three garlic cloves from 3 garlic bulbs.

  2. Season with salt and pepper and cloves from remaining garlic bulb.

Turkey with Gravy

  1. Heat water and stock in a sauce pan over medium heat. Whisk in 2 packets of gravy mix. Pour 2/3 of the gravy into the turkey.

To Assemble

  1. Place warmed mashed potatoes on a plate. Top with turkey and gravy. Add additional gravy.

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Grinch Shortbread Cookies

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I received products from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the Christmas Cookies Week recipes. All opinions are mine alone.

“You’re a mean one Mr. Grinch….”. A favorite holiday character inspires a tasty Christmas cookie- Grinch Shortbread Cookies. A simple, sweet, and buttery recipe with a tinge of green and the Grinch’s growing heart.

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The Grinch Who Stole Christmas is my favorite holiday movie. I always find myself singing a lot and laughing at The Grinch and his sneaky ways. My boys love the movie as well and we end up watching it numerous times during the holidays. We have watched the different versions of the movie, and we are a strong vote for the original version.

To give a little nod to my favorite holiday movie character I am sharing my recipe for Grinch Shortbread Cookies. These cookies are delightfully easy, and so festive for a cookie exchange or a holiday cookie tray. I use my traditional shortbread base, a bit of green color, and a heart sprinkle for the Grinch’s heart when it was still “three sizes too small”.

I use my recipe for Peppermint Shortbread Cookies and omit the peppermint to get the base of these cookies. This recipe is so simple, and one of my all-time favorite cookies recipes.

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What do you need to make Grinch Shortbread Cookies?

How do you make Grinch Shortbread Cookies?

{Printable recipe below}

1. Using a stand mixer, cream butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth. 

2. Mixing on low speed, slowly, add flour until combined. Add food coloring and mix to give a green color.

3. Remove dough from mixer and place on parchment paper. Form into a 12- to 14-inch log. It is easier to get a uniform log is you start the dough at one side of the paper, form, and then roll it into a log.  freeze at least 30 minutes or until firm. Note: If you freeze the dough for longer than 30 minutes let it sit for 20-30 minutes so you are able to cut it and get even slices.  If your slices are not even rounds the cookies will not cook evenly.

4. When ready to bake the cookies, preheat oven to 350°F. Cut the shortbread dough into 1/3 -1/2-inch slices and bake for 12-13 minutes on parchment lined or slip-mat lined baking sheets.

5. Immediately when cookies come out of the oven add a heart sprinkle to each cookie. Transfer to cooling rack.

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Frequently Asked Questions

I do not have gel food coloring- can I use regular bottled?

Yes, but you might not get as vibrant green color. The gel tends to give a brighter color.

I am having a hard time cutting the cookies- any tips?

My sure that your dough is not too frozen. If it is it tends to give uneven slices and it hard to slice.

My cookies seem dry- should I be adding more butter or an egg?

No, shortbread is not a moist soft cookie. It is a bit crumbly and very buttery. You do not want to cookies to be too soft. When the cookies first come out of the oven they will be soft, but will set as they cool.

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We are fortunate to be working with to sponsors, Adams Extract and Millican Pecan Company. I have worked with both of these companies before, and I can tell you that I was thrilled to use their products again! The products are high quality, and the flavors are wonderful! These two companies are also offering a giveaway for my readers! Check out the details at the bottom of this post.

Check out more delicious cookie recipes!

Hot Chocolate Chip Cookies

Peppermint Shortbread Cookies

Gingerbread Cookies Dipped in White Chocolate

Eggnog Snickerdoodle Cookies

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Grinch Shortbread Cookies

Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword christmas, cookies
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Freezer Time 30 minutes
Servings 30 cookies

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb unsalted butter softened at room temperature (2 sticks)
  • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 1/3 cups flour
  • 3 drops green gel food coloring
  • 30 heart shaped sprinkles
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Instructions

  1. Using a stand mixer, cream butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and salt until smooth.

  2. Mixing on low speed, slowly, add flour until combined. Add food coloring and mix to make the dough green.

  3. Remove dough from mixer and place on parchment paper. Form into a 12- to 14-inch log. It is easier to get a uniform log is you start the dough at one side of the paper, form, and then roll it into a log. freeze at least 30 minutes or until firm. Note: If you freeze the dough for longer than 30 minutes let it sit for 20-30 minutes so you are able to cut it and get even slices. If your slices are not even rounds the cookies will not cook evenly.
  4. When ready to bake the cookies, preheat oven to 350°F. Cut the shortbread dough into 1/3 -1/2-inch slices and bake for 12-13 minutes on parchment lined or slip-mat lined baking sheets.

  5. Remove cookies from oven and immediately place one heart sprinkle on each cookie while they are soft. Cool on a cooling rack.

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Thank you to Ellen of Family Around the Table and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures for hosting #ChristmasCookies Week! And a huge thank you to our sponsors Adams Extract and Millican Pecan Company for supporting the bloggers and events like Christmas Cookies Week.

Check out today’s cookie recipes:

Christmas Funfetti Pecan Shortbread Bites by Family Around the Table
Grinch Shortbread Cookies by Cheese Curd In Paradise
Melody Cookies by Karen’s Kitchen Stories
Macadamia Nut Shortbread Cookies by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Pecan Gingerbread Thumbprint Cookies by Sweet Beginnings
Pecan Whiskey Cookies by Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
Soft Cinnamon Apple Pecan Cookies by Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck Survive Despite a Whiskered Accomplice


 

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Sugared Sparkling Cranberries

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It is Cranberry Week! Sugared Sparkling Cranberries are a holiday treat everyone will love. Fresh cranberries, soaked in simple syrup, rolled in fine sugar, and dried create the perfect sweet and tart treat for any cranberry lover. They are also fantastic as a decoration on a cake.

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Cranberry Week is here! I am teaming with a few friends to bring you all things cranberry this week. The cranberry is so much more than sauce (don’t worry I will have a recipe for the later this week). They are awesome for baking, appetizers, and treats as well. I love the tart sweet flavor of cranberries paired with savory holiday food, but I also love them on their own in a drink, or in this case, as a bite-sized snack!

These Sugared Sparkling Cranberries are one of my favorite treats. They are soaked in a simple syrup, tossed in a fine sugar, and then allowed to dry so the sugar creates a crust around the sweetened tart cranberry. It is such a wonderful texture and the taste is like a cranberry juice cocktail. I love to make these for parties, or to use when decorating a cake.

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It’s Cranberry Week! See all the other delicious cranberry recipes being shared today (and follow #cranberryweek to see even more):
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What do you need to make Sugared Sparkling Cranberries?

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Frequently Asked Questions:

Why is important for the simple syrup to be hot? Can I make it in advance for soaking?

The hot syrup causes cracks in the cranberries and allows them to better soak in the sweet syrup.

What is the difference between baker’s sugar and granulated? Can I just use granulated?

Baker’s sugar is very fine. I have tested this recipe using granulated for the rolling, and it does not have the result I wanted. The sugar is too course to stick to the cranberries like the baker’s sugar. Granulated is fine to make the syrup, but I do not recommend it for the rolling part of the recipe.

Can I make these in advance?

I recommend 1-2 days for in advance.

What can I use the syrup the cranberries soak in for?

I like to use it for drinks! I have also used it to soak or brush on top of baked goods.

How do I serve these cranberries?

I serve them in a bowl, or I like to use them as a garnish for baked goods- like a cake- like my Cranberry White Chocolate Layer Cake.

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Looking for more yummy cranberry recipes?!

Sparkling Wine, Cranberry, and White Chocolate Layer Cake

Cranberry Margarita

Cranberry Banana Muffins

Cabernet Cranberry Sauce

Cranberry Brie and Rosemary Bites

Cranberry Cupcakes with White Chocolate Buttercream

Cranberry Gingerbread Upsidedown Cake

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Sugared Sparkling Cranberries

Course Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Cranberry, snacks
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Soak and Dry Time 10 hours
Servings 5 people

Ingredients

  • 2 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 16 oz fresh cranberries
  • 3/4 cup superfine sugar or baker’s sugar
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Instructions

  1. Wash cranberries, strain, place in a medium bowl, and set aside.

  2. In a medium saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and water and cook over medium heat, until the sugar dissolves. Bring to a simmer, and remove from heat.

  3. Pour the simple syrup (sugar water) over the cranberries. Stir to coat. Cover a refrigerate for 8 hours (a little longer is fine).

  4. Pour the fine sugar into a medium bowl. Remove cranberries from fridge and drain. Put cranberries into the bowl with the sugar and gently stir to evenly completely coat.

  5. Place cranberries on a cookie sheet. Place in fridge for 2 hours to allow sugar to harden and set. Store in the fridge in a covered container. The berries will store for about 2 days before the juices begin to dissolve the sugar.

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Burgundy Mushrooms (+Slow Cooker Instructions)

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Burgundy Mushrooms are the ultimate mushroom. Slow simmered in red wine, garlic, butter, and spices these mushrooms are decadent. Serve over steak or eat as an appetizer- they will be a fast favorite. This recipe is prepared on a stove top, but I have included slow cooker instructions as well!

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September is National Mushroom month and who would I be is I was not sharing one of my favorite things to eat with all of you.

Mushrooms are one of my favorite foods, but you might notice that you do not see them very often on here. The reason for that is my husband. Yes. All. His. Fault. It actually isn’t, but he is allergic to these delicious bites of heaven so I tend to keep them out of recipes. He doesn’t have a sever reaction, but it isn’t comfortable for him. However, that means any time he is gone, or I go out, I get mushrooms on everything.

One thing I will never give up is this recipe. This recipe is my all-time favorite mushroom recipe, and probably one of my favorite things to eat. This is my most requested recipe during the holidays, and there are hardly ever leftovers. However, even if there where they would get gobbled-up the following day.

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So what makes these mushrooms so special?

Wine and butter my friends, wine and butter. These mushrooms are cooked in full-bodied red wine, butter, and herbs. They are cooked for a very long time, but it creates the most flavorful delicious mushroom you will ever have.

I love to serve these for a party or the holidays because the smell of them cooking just fills the house with the most delicious aromas.

These mushrooms are delicious on their own, over potatoes, over steak with a little blue cheese, or even over crusty bread to mop up all the sauce. They are truly the best comfort food.

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Since I am celebrating National Mushroom Month check out a few mushrooms recipe from a few of my friends!

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What do you need to make Burgundy Mushrooms?

  • 4 lbs mushrooms- yes, you really are making 4 pound, but they will significantly cook down.
  • Butter
  • Worcestershire Sauce
  • Burgundy Wine (any full-bodied red wine can be subbed)
  • Pepper
  • Water
  • Chicken Bouillon Cubes
  • Beef Bouillon Cubes
  • Dill seed
  • Garlic
  • Large cooking pot
  • Slow Cooker

Frequently Asked Questions

I do not have burgundy wine- what do you suggest?

I have used Merlot and Cabernet for this recipe and it produced delicious results.

Can I use baby portabella mushrooms?

Yes! I have also used these as well and love them as much as I love the white button.

Is the dill flavor strong?

I do not think so. I like the contrast it adds to the richness of the mushrooms.

Can I add a little salt?

I do not think it needs salt, but everyone is different. If you do add it add it at the end after you have tasted the mushrooms.

Can I use garlic powder and not cloves for a shortcut?

Sure, I have done this as well. I use a 1/2 tsp per clove substitution.

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Looking for even more delicious mushroom recipes?!

Slow Cooker White Wine Mushrooms

Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Onion Gravy

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Burgundy Mushrooms (+ Slow Cooker Instructions)

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Servings 12 people

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs White Button Mushrooms, washed
  • 1 cup Butter (2 sticks)
  • 1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 750 ml Burgundy Wine (any full-bodied red wine can be subbed)
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 cups Water
  • 4 whole Chicken Bouillon Cubes
  • 4 whole Beef Bouillon Cubes
  • 1 tsp Dill Seed
  • 3 cloves Garlic, peeled

Instructions

Stove Top Instructions

  1. Add mushrooms, butter, Worcestershire Sauce, pepper, water, bouillon cubes, dill seed, and garlic to a large pot.

  2. Bring the mushrooms to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer. Cover the pot and cook for 4 hours. Remove the lid and continue cooking, uncovered, for 2 hours.

  3. Serve from the pot or pour into a serving dish. Serve over a protein, with potatoes, or as an appetizer.

Slow Cooker Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients into a slow cooker.

  2. Cook on low for 8-9 hours.

  3. Serve from the slow cooker or pour into a serving dish. Serve over a protein, with potatoes, or as an appetizer.

Recipe Notes

Recipe adapted from The Pioneer Woman

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This post was originally created in 2010, and updated in 2019 for reader enhancement and recipe updating.

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