Table of contents for Fall Baking 2023 in Fall Baking

Brunch Cinnamon Rolls A sweet maple and vanilla glaze accentuates the cinnamon flavor in these breakfast buns. —Rita Vogel, Malcom, IA Prep: 30 min. • Bake: 20 min. • Makes: 1 dozen ¾ cup 4% small-curd cottage cheese⅓ cup reduced-fat plain yogurt¼ cup sugar¼ cup butter, melted1 tsp. vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour2 tsp. baking powder¼ tsp. baking soda½ tsp. salt FILLING 2 Tbsp. butter, melted1 cup chopped pecans⅔ cup packed brown sugar1½ tsp. ground cinnamon MAPLE GLAZE ⅔ cup confectioners’ sugar3 Tbsp. maple syrup1 tsp. vanilla extract 1. Preheat oven to 400°. In a food processor, combine the first 5 ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Add flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; cover and pulse until mixture forms a soft dough. 2. Transfer to a lightly floured…

Coconut Italian Cream Cake I’d never tasted an Italian cream cake before moving to Colorado. Now I bake for people in the area, and this beauty is one of the most requested. —Ann Bush, Colorado City, CO Prep: 50 min. • Bake: 20 min. + cooling Makes: 16 servings 5 large eggs, separated1 cup butter, softened1⅔ cups sugar1½ tsp. vanilla extract2 cups all-purpose flour¾ tsp. baking soda½ tsp. salt1 cup buttermilk1⅓ cups sweetened shredded coconut1 cup chopped pecans, toasted FROSTING 12 oz. cream cheese, softened6 Tbsp. butter, softened2¼ tsp. vanilla extract5⅔ cups confectioners’ sugar3 to 4 Tbsp. heavy whipping cream½ cup chopped pecans, toasted¼ cup toasted sweetened shredded coconut, optional 1. Place egg whites in a small bowl; let stand at room temperature 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°. Line…

BUYING Buy whole spices whenever possible, and grind them yourself as needed. They’ll last longer. STORING Store spices in a dark, cool and dry place. DATING Spices lose color and flavor as they age, so write the date on jars when you buy them. Toss ground spices after 1-3 years; whole spices after 3-4 years. TOASTING Toasting spices enhances their flavor. MEASURING Don’t measure spices directly over the bowl. Pour them into a different bowl first.…

Pecan Tarts These cute tarts are just the right size for folks who want to indulge in a sweet treat but don’t want a full slice of pie. Its flaky crust and rich center make for a mouthwatering snack. —Jean Rhodes, Tignall, GA Prep: 20 min. + chilling • Bake: 25 min. + cooling Makes: about 20 3 oz. cream cheese, softened½ cup butter, softened1 cup all-purpose flour¼ tsp. salt FILLING 1 large egg¾ cup packed dark brown sugar1 Tbsp. butter, melted1 tsp. vanilla extract⅔ cup chopped pecans Pecan halves, optional 1. Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and butter until fluffy; blend in flour and salt. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Shape into 1-in. balls; press onto the bottom and up the sides of greased…

reaDer review “I’ve made these a couple of times now. Very good!” BEKSAND TASTEOFHOME.COM Brioche These classic French rolls (pronounced BREE-osh) are rich in butter and eggs. Their unique shape resembles a muffin. —Wanda Kristoffersen, Owatonna, MN Prep: 30 min. + rising • Bake: 15 min. • Makes: 1 dozen 3½ cups all-purpose flour½ cup sugar2 pkg. (¼ oz. each) active dry yeast1 tsp. grated lemon zest½ tsp. salt⅔ cup butter, cubed½ cup 2% milk5 large eggs, divided use 1. In a large bowl, combine 1½ cups flour, sugar, yeast, lemon zest and salt. In a small saucepan, heat butter and milk to 120°-130°. Add to dry ingredients; beat until moistened. Add 4 eggs; beat on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add 1 cup flour. Beat until smooth. Stir in the…

Blond Butterscotch Brownies Toffee and chocolate dot the golden brown batter of these delightful brownies. I often bake for the police officers I work with, and they always line up for these bars! —Jennifer Ann Sopko, Battle Creek, MI Prep: 15 min. • Bake: 20 min. + cooling Makes: 2 dozen 2 cups all-purpose flour2 cups packed brown sugar2 tsp. baking powder¼ tsp. salt½ cup butter, melted and cooled2 large eggs, room temperature1 tsp. vanilla extract1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks4 Heath candy bars (1.4 oz. each), coarsely chopped 1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl, beat butter, eggs and vanilla until smooth. Stir into dry ingredients just until combined (batter will be thick). 2. Spread into a 13x9-in. baking pan…

Hover camera here! Cook like a pro with Taste of Home’s collection of cookware and bakeware. Old-Fashioned Whoopie Pies Who can resist soft chocolate sandwich cookies filled with fluffy white frosting? My mom has made these for years. They never lasted long with me and my two brothers around. —Maria Costello, Monroe, NC Prep: 35 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch + cooling • Makes: 2 dozen ½ cup baking cocoa½ cup hot water½ cup shortening1½ cups sugar2 large eggs, room temperature1 tsp. vanilla extract2⅔ cups all-purpose flour1 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. baking soda¼ tsp. salt½ cup buttermilk FILLING 3 Tbsp. all-purpose flour Dash salt1 cup 2% milk¾ cup shortening1½ cups confectioners’ sugar2 tsp. vanilla extract 1. Preheat the oven to 350°. In a bowl, combine cocoa and water. Cool…