Misc.

Miscellaneous links and lists of things that are relevant to me.

Baking Recipes (with Notes)

• Butter Pecan Cookies
  • Honestly not sure I ever remember the cornstarch for this one, but it turns out good either way.
  • Vanilla extract is meant to be measured with the heart.
• Key Lime Pie
  • Not sure what kind of super-oven they’re baking their pies in, but I’ve found that it needs ~20 minutes in the oven before it starts to bubble.
  • The base recipe asks for 3 cups of condensed milk, but cans often come in 14 fl oz. I just use two entire cans of fat-free condensed milk and keep the other ingredients at the specified amount (this often means I have enough for two 9-in pie crusts or one 12-in with some raw batter left to eat).
  • Goes well with homemade whipped cream.
• Lemon Curd Thumbprint Cookies
  • Can substitute the lemon curd for your preferred jam or fruit preserve (I’m a big fan of raspberry).
  • I always use 2-3 times more cinnamon to give the cookie a little more flavor.
  • Make sure you have enough space to store these! Even after they fully cool, the curd tends to be sticky, so they’re not very stackable.
• Sugar Cookies (Cutout)
  • If there aren’t allergy concerns, I recommend adding a bit of almond extract.
  • I always chill the dough for at least 20-30 minutes (but that’s also because I’m usually ready for a break after mixing the dough by hand).
  • Use powdered sugar instead of flour when you’re rolling them out!
  • Good base cookie for royal icing.