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    7 Ways to Have a White Christmas... For Dessert

    Photo by: Julie Van Rosendaal
    Coconut Cream Cupcakes
    Ingredients:
    1 cup butter, at room temperature, 2 cups sugar, 4 large eggs, 1 tsp coconut extract, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 Tbsp baking powder,... more 
    Photo by: Julie Van Rosendaal
    Coconut Cream Cupcakes
    Ingredients:
    1 cup butter, at room temperature, 2 cups sugar, 4 large eggs, 1 tsp coconut extract, 3 cups all-purpose flour, 1 Tbsp baking powder, 1/2 tsp salt, 1 cup coconut milk or regular milk
    Coconut Frosting:
    1 cup butter, at room temperature, 8 cups confectioners' sugar, 1/2 cup coconut milk or regular milk, 1 tsp coconut extract
    Directions:
    1. Preheat oven to 350F. Line cupcake pans with paper liners.
    2. In a large bowl beat butter and sugar until fluffy. Add the eggs, beating after each. Beat in the vanilla.
    3. Mix the flour, baking powder and salt. Add a third to the butter mixture, beating on low until combined. Add half the milk in the same manner, then another third of the flour mixture, the rest of the milk and the rest of the flour.
    4. Fill the muffin cups and bake for 20-25 minutes.
    5. To make the frosting: beat the butter and half the confectioners' less 
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    Tue, Dec 18, 2012 5:26 PM EST
    When it comes to holiday desserts we all need fresh ideas. I like to get creative when I think of what to serve for all of my holiday events. For example, this year I love the idea of serving fluffy desserts that evoke thoughts of festive snow-capped mountains for the holidays, winter landscapes, and the bounce of Santa's beard. They are just fun and light which is what the mood of the season ought to be. Here are 7 ways to have a White Christmas... no matter what the weather's doing outside. - By Kelsey Banfield



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