baking soda Archives - Cooking Classy with a sprinkle of fancy Sun, 08 Dec 2024 21:03:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 44235149 Oatmeal Cream Pies https://www.cookingclassy.com/oatmeal-cream-pies/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/oatmeal-cream-pies/#comments Sun, 08 Dec 2024 21:03:35 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=73276 Nostalgic Oatmeal Cream Pies - made up of two chewy, buttery oatmeal cookies sandwiching a sweet, rich and creamy filling. A childhood favorite that's a hundred times better than store bought!

Stack of oatmeal cream pies on a blue plate with a blue cloth do the side and a glass of milk.

An oatmeal cream pie (also spelled oatmeal "creme" pies) are an old fashioned cookie that's been around for decades and for good reason. We know of the iconic Little Debbie version (I ate far too many as a kid) but now I much prefer them without all the self stabilizing additives, artificial flavors and added color. And of course made with fresh butter instead of various oils is better.

These homemade oatmeal cream pies are a family favorite which makes sense because they are basically an upgraded oatmeal cookie with a frosting filling. They are easy to make and the flavors never disappoint!

With each cookie you get a welcome blend of chewy textures, crisp golden brown edges a soft center (as it should be), with oat-y flavors and highlights warm winter spices and hints of deep molasses. Then for the filling it's a buttery, creamy, frosting type filling, with its sweetness balanced by a small addition of cream cheese (I preferred this option to using cream with the butter and sugar when taste testing).

It's a memorable treat that will always satisfy those homemade cookie cravings. Enjoy them together with family or friends, and serve them with a chilled glass of milk, or warm apple cider during the colder months.

Close up photo of homemade oatmeal cream pies.

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Stack of homemade buttermilk pancakes with buttermilk syrup drizzled over the top and whipped cream piped over.

Easy Delicious Homemade Pancake Syrup

I got this recipe from my sister and we've been making it for probably two decades so I'm not sure what has taken me so long to share it. But better late than never.

It's incredibly easy to make and most everyone in our extended family prefers it to maple syrup.

Wondering how to use it? It's a great maple syrup substitute over a variety of breakfast items. We love it over buttermilk pancakes, French toast, Belgian waffles, crepes, and it even makes a delicious bread pudding or cake topping.

You can have it ready in under 15 minutes! Plus it's adaptable to other flavors.

It makes a delicious coconut syrup or almond syrup using coconut extract or almond extract in place of vanilla extract. Or you can add 1 tsp ground cinnamon along with the vanilla for cinnamon flavored syrup.

Make it this weekend paired with your favorite comforting breakfast. Just be warned once everyone tries it it may likely become a requested staple topping for nearly every breakfast!

Homemade buttermilk syrup in a glass jar.

]]> https://www.cookingclassy.com/homemade-buttermilk-syrup/feed/ 10 70698 Easy Pumpkin Cake with Cream Cheese Frosting https://www.cookingclassy.com/easy-pumpkin-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/easy-pumpkin-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting/#comments Sun, 23 Sep 2018 20:02:40 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=39412 Pumpkin Cake is a fall staple every year. I think it's definitely one of the best ways to ring in the fall season. This easy Pumpkin Cake is brimming with those sweet autumn spices, it's fluffy and perfectly moist, it has plenty of pumpkin flavor, and that luscious cream cheese frosting is the perfect finishing touch! You just can't go wrong with this cake.

Easy Pumpkin Cake Recipe

Pumpkin Cake

When this time of year rolls around I start hoarding away canned pumpkin. You just can't have too many pumpkin treats, like this irresistible pumpkin cake.

It's one of those cakes that will easily be a crowd favorite, plus it's one of those recipes you'll just hang on to for life, then hopefully pass down for generations.

It uses pantry staple ingredients and only requires minimal effort. And have I said yet that it's just soooo dreamy??

Pumpkin Cake

]]> https://www.cookingclassy.com/easy-pumpkin-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting/feed/ 51 39412 Neapolitan Cupcakes https://www.cookingclassy.com/neapolitan-cupcakes/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/neapolitan-cupcakes/#comments Sat, 27 Sep 2014 15:50:10 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=14678 These Neapolitan Cupcakes have three irresistible flavors: a milk chocolate cupcake, a fluffy vanilla bean cupcake and strawberry buttercream frosting. This is easily the most unique cupcake recipe I've made to date! 

]]> https://www.cookingclassy.com/neapolitan-cupcakes/feed/ 142 14678 Auntie Anne’s Copycat Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites (Nuggets) with Cream Cheese Dipping Sauce https://www.cookingclassy.com/auntie-annes-copycat-cinnamon-sugar-pretzel-bites-nuggets-cream-cheese-dipping-sauce/ https://www.cookingclassy.com/auntie-annes-copycat-cinnamon-sugar-pretzel-bites-nuggets-cream-cheese-dipping-sauce/#comments Sat, 09 Nov 2013 02:00:49 +0000 https://www.cookingclassy.com/?p=9699 Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites with Cream Cheese Dipping Sauce -  These mini cinnamon sugar pretzel bites are one of the all-time tastiest treats and a copycat for Auntie Anne's pretzel nuggets. They're perfectly soft and chewy, deliciously flavored with spice and the frosting-like cream cheese dip takes them to the next level of deliciousness!

Copycat Auntie Anne's Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites | Cooking Classy

Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites

I think I'll take the award for coolest mom ever today (I'm only joking, but after making these, I'm feeling like my kids think I'm seriously amazing).

My family has become serious pretzel lovers, all thanks to my husband. He has always loved them so he started taking my kids to get them at the mall. Now, they request to go get them at least once a week.

We only live 10 minutes away from the mall which has two Auntie Anne's so we definitely haven't had a shortage of them. My kids are always begging to go, and even though I'm not much of a mall person I'm always game for food.

The last time we went we made the switch from the regular salted pretzels (with that nasty cheese sauce my kids love) to the cinnamon sugar pretzels. We are hooked on those now.

What happens then? I usually try to find a way to make it at home if we love something that much. Plus, I thought theirs could seriously use a sweet and fluffy cream cheese dipping sauce to pair with them (it's like a cinnamon roll meets mall pretzels = best upgrade ever).

Copycat Auntie Anne's Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites | Cooking Classy

Better Than Auntie Anne's Pretzels!

I'm happy to say, these taste just like the Auntie Anne version but even better! With cream cheese and cinnamon sugar-covered smiles on their faces my kids highly approved (my four-year-old also says these are "home pretzels" not "mall pretzels".

While we were making them together, I kept referring to them as mall pretzels and she kept telling me, "No Mom, they're home pretzels" - since we were making them at home of course). My husband also agreed that they were amazing, after trying just one he said he didn't need dinner anymore.

You too are going to be hooked on these and you'll love the fact that you can indulge in a large batch in the comfort of your home with basic ingredients. You could even make half of them coated in cinnamon sugar and the other half with coarse salt if you'd prefer (just be sure to add the salt before baking though). You can also try my Auntie Anne's Copycat Soft Pretzels recipe! Enjoy!

Copycat Auntie Anne's Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites | Cooking Classy

Auntie Anne's Copycat Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites

  • Dry yeast
  • Sugar
  • Brown sugar
  • Vegetable oil
  • Salt
  • Bread flour
  • All Purpose flour
  • Eggs (for egg wash)
  • Butter
  • Cinnamon
  • Cream Cheese
  • Powdered sugar
  • Heavy cream
  • Vanilla extract

Auntie Anne’s Copycat Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel Bites

Cute little cinnamon sugar pretzel bites with cream cheese dipping sauce that everyone will love!

  • 1 (1/4 oz) pkg active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm water (, 110 degrees)
  • 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 Tbsp packed light-brown sugar
  • 1 Tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 1/2 cups bread flour
  • 1 to 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (, plus more for dusting)
  • 3 cups hot water
  • 1/4 cup baking soda

Coating

  • 1/2 cup butter (, melted)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon

Cream Cheese Dipping Sauce

  • 4 oz cream cheese (, softened)
  • 2 Tbsp butter (, softened)
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 Tbsp heavy cream
  1. For the pretzel bites:
  2. In the bowl of an electric stand mixer, combine 1 cup warm water, yeast and 1/2 tsp granulated sugar, whisk to dissolve and allow to rest 10 minutes. Fit mixer with whisk attachment and mix in remaining granulated sugar (1 Tbsp + 2 1/2 tsp), brown sugar, vegetable oil and salt.
  3. With mixer set on low speed, slowly add in bread flour and mix until well blended. Switch attachment to the hook attachment and slowly add in all-purpose flour.
  4. Knead mixture on low speed until smooth an elastic, adding up to an additional 1/4 cup flour as needed (you want a soft dough and it may seem slightly sticky).
  5. Transfer to a lightly buttered bowl, cover with plastic wrap and allow to rest in a warm place until doubled in size (I like to let mine rest in the oven with the light on), 1 1/2 hours.
  6. Punch dough down and divide into 6 equal portions. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Dust tops of dough lightly with flour and cover the ones you aren't currently rolling loosely with plastic wrap (to prevent drying).
  7. Roll each portion into a rope about 24 to 28-inches long (you can do this by rolling or the method of pulling on each side and flicking upward like a jump rope while slapping onto the countertop). Cut into bite size pieces (about 1 1/4-inches each).
  8. Pour hot water and baking soda into a mixing bowl and whisk to dissolve. Using a slotted spoon, dip several pieces of dough into the water mixture, then lift and allow excess water to drip off, then transfer to a Silpat lined baking sheet.
  9. Repeat process working in batches and using two baking sheets, and rewarm water in microwave until hot between batches. Bake in preheated oven 8 - 11 minutes until tops are nicely golden brown.
  10. Remove from oven and using a slotted spoon, dip into melted butter, toss to evenly coat then lift and shake off excess. Transfer to a plate and allow to rest 2 minutes (I felt this just gave them time to absorb the butter, rather than having it all end up clumping the cinnamon sugar mixture).
  11. Meanwhile in a small mixing bowl, whisk together granulated sugar and cinnamon until well blended.
  12. Dip butter coated pretzels into cinnamon sugar and toss to evenly coat. Serve warm with cream cheese dipping sauce (these are best served warm so I'd recommend rewarming them once they've cooled. To do so microwave on a plate for 10 - 20 seconds).
  13. For the cream cheese dipping sauce:
  14. In a mixing bowl using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese and butter until smooth and fluffy. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla and mix until combined. Add heavy cream and whip until fluffy, about 2 minutes longer. Store in refrigerator in an airtight container.
  15. Recipe Source: Cooking Classy
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