Strawberry Shortcake

Strawberry Shortcake

Source: Once Upon a Chef Click here to read about my experience making this recipe for my state meal challenge! Servings: 8 Total time: 45 minutes INGREDIENTS 2 cups flour ¾ cup + 3 Tbs white sugar, divided 3 Tbs cornstarch 1 Tbs brown sugar  Read More

Chocolate-Frosted Cookies

Chocolate-Frosted Cookies

Source: King Arthur Baking Click here to read about my experience making this recipe for my state meal challenge! Yield: 20 cookies Total time: 30 minutes INGREDIENTS Cookies: 5 ½ Tbs butter, softened ½ tsp salt 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp baking powder ½ cup Read More

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Red Velvet Cupcakes

Source: Popsugar Click here to read about my experience making this recipe for my state meal challenge! Yield: 18 cupcakes Total time: 1 hour INGREDIENTS Cupcakes: 6 Tbs butter ¾ cups + 2 Tbs sugar 2 eggs 1 ¼ Tbs cocoa powder 2 Tbs red Read More

Gingersnaps

Gingersnaps

Source: AllRecipes Click here to read about my experience making this recipe for my state meal challenge! Yield: 3 dozen cookies Total time: 30 minutes INGREDIENTS ¾ cup shortening or butter 1 cup white sugar + more to roll dough in 1 egg ¼ cup Read More

Lemon Chess Pie

Lemon Chess Pie

Source: Baked by an Introvert Click here to read about my experience making this recipe for my state meal challenge! Servings: 6 Total time: 1 hour + 4 hours to cool completely INGREDIENTS 1 9-inch pie crust 5 large eggs 1 ½ cups sugar 1 Read More

Sweet Potato Pie

Sweet Potato Pie

Source: Food.com Click here to read about my experience making this recipe for my state meal challenge! Servings: 8 Total time: 1 hour INGREDIENTS ⅓ cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 3 eggs, lightly beaten ¾ cup evaporated milk 2 sweet potatoes, peeled, boiled or Read More

Gooey Chex Mix

Gooey Chex Mix

Source: Family Recipe This recipe comes from my grandma on my mom’s side and has been a beloved snack at family get-togethers as long as I can remember! INGREDIENTS DIRECTIONS

Benne Wafers

Benne Wafers

Source: She Wears Many Hats Click here to read about an experience making this recipe for my state meal challenge! Yield: 2 dozen cookies Total time: 25 minutes INGREDIENTS 6 Tbs sesame seeds  1 cup brown sugar 6 Tbs butter 1 egg, beaten ½ cup Read More

Peach Cobbler

Peach Cobbler

Source: All Recipes Click here to read about my experience making this recipe for my state meal challenge! Servings: 6 Total time: 45 minutes INGREDIENTS 8 fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and sliced  ½ cup white sugar, divided ½ cup brown sugar, divided ¼ tsp cinnamon Read More

Guava Tapioca Pudding

Guava Tapioca Pudding

Source: The Spruce Eats Click here to read about my experience making this recipe for my state meal challenge! Servings: 4 Total time: 30 minutes INGREDIENTS 2 ½ cups guava nectar ⅓ cup sugar ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp cinnamon ⅛ tsp nutmeg ¼ cup Read More