Kahlua

Ingredients:

6 shots decaf espresso
8 oz very strong decaf coffee
2 cups sugar
Vanilla bean (or 8 tbsp vanilla)
1 fifth vodka

Instructions:

1) Dissolve 2 cups sugar in 6 shots decaf espresso
and 8 oz very strong decaf coffee. Add in Vanilla bean (or 8 tbsp vanilla) with seeds scraped out (Add whole bean and scraped insides). Let mixture sit and cool to room temperature. Remove vanilla pods.

2) Add half a bottle of 1 fifth vodka. Taste and add up to remaining half bottle until achieving desired taste. Chill mixture in refrigerator.

From Aunt Marenna

Chili Cheese Corn Pie

Ingredients:

3/4 cup cornmeal
3/4 cup sour cream
1 can creamed corn
1 can creamed corn
4 oz chopped chilies 
6oz Cheddar Cheese, cubed
6oz Monterey Jack cheese, cubed
1-2 eggs
1/2 cup butter, melted

Instructions:

1) Mix all ingredients together and place in greased 9×11 inch pan. 

2) Bake at 400 degrees for 30-45 min

Cinnamon Jumbles 

Ingredients:
2 cups flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 cup sugar

1 egg 

1 tsp vanilla

3/4 cup buttermilk 

Cinnamon and Sugar
Instructions:

1) In a medium bowl, sift and mix together 2 cups flour, 1/2 tsp baking soda, and 1/2 tsp salt. Set aside.

2) In stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat 1/2 cup butter and 1 cup sugar. Add 1 egg and. 1 tsp vanilla. Then add 3/4 cup buttermilk. 

3) Lower the speed to medium-low, and gradually add in the flour mixture. 
4) Place gobs of dough on a greased cookie sheet and top with cinnamon and sugar. 

5) Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake cookies for 8-12 minutes, until light golden brown. 
Mimi’s Cookies from Papa’s Mom—Alrenne Maybelle (Weeks) Clayton

Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies

Ingredients

1 cup natural peanut butter
3/4 cup honey
1/2 cup coconut oil (or butter)
2 tsp vanilla
2 1/4 cup quick oats
(6 tbsp cocoa powder, optional)

Instructions

1) In medium saucepan, mix 1 cup natural peanut butter, 3/4 cup honey, 1/2 cup coconut oil (or butter) and heat until just melted and warm.

2) Add 2 tsp vanilla, 2 1/4 cup quick oats, and (6 tbsp cocoa powder, optional)

3) Drop heaping spoonfuls onto parchment paper-lined plate or cookie sheet and refrigerate until chilled.

Levain Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients:

3 cups plus 2 tbsp flour
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp salt
1 cup butter, cold and cut into cubes
1/4 cup + 4 tsp brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs, cold, lightly beaten in a separate bowl
1 tsp vanilla
2 cups dark chocolate chips

Instructions:

1) In a medium bowl, sift and mix together the 3 cups plus 2 tbsp flour, 1 tsp baking powder, 1/4 tsp baking soda, and 1 1/2 tsp salt. Set aside.

2) In stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat 1 cup butter (cold and cut into cubes) until it comes together in one lump, about 1 minute. Add in 1/4 cup + 4 tsp brown sugar and 1/2 cup sugar, and beat for another 1-2 minutes, or until the sugar dissolves into the butter.

3) Lower the speed to medium-low, and mix in 2 eggs and 1 tsp vanilla and beat until mixed (the batter will be lumpy). Gradually add in the flour mixture, beating until a little flour remains. Fold in 2 cups chocolate chips with a rubber spatula.

4) Divide the dough into 12 even pieces. Shape the dough loosely into a ball, but do not roll it. Place on a baking sheet with parchment paper, spacing 2 inches apart. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes but up to 12 hours before baking.

5) Preheat oven to 375°F. Bake cookies for 18-22 minutes, until light golden brown. When in doubt, take your cookies out early.