Author: Amelia

(From Joanne Fluke’s “Carrot Cake Murder.”)   2 one-ounce squares unsweetened baking chocolate 1/2 cup butter at room temperature 2/3 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1/2 cup white sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2...

(From Joanne Fluke’s “Carrot Cake Murder.”)   1/2 cup (1 stick, 4 ounces, ¼ pound) salted butter 1 cup white (granulated) sugar 1/3 cup heavy cream (that’s whipping cream) 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips...

(From Joanne Fluke’s “Carrot Cake Murder.”)   2 cups white (granulated)’ sugar 2 cups flour (don’t sift—just level it off with a knife) 1 cup butter (2 sticks, ½ pound) 1 cup water 3...

(From Joanne Fluke’s “Carrot Cake Murder.”)   2 cups butter, melted 2 cups brown sugar 2 cups white sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 4 eggs, beaten 2...

(From Joanne Fluke’s “Carrot Cake Murder.”)   2 cups sugar 3 eggs 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3/4cup sour cream (or unflavored yogurt) 2 teaspoons baking soda 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1...

  (Adapted from “Candy Cane Murder,” by Joanne Fluke)   4 squares unsweetened baking chocolate (4 ounces) 1-1/4 cups chilled butter 2 cups sugar 2 beaten eggs 2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt...

(Adapted from “Candy Cane Murder,” by Joanne Fluke)   1 cup butter 1 cup sugar 1 beaten egg 1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract 1/2 teaspoon salt 2/3 cup finely crushed miniature candy canes (measure after...

(Adapted from “Cherry Cheesecake Murder,” by Joanne Fluke)   ¾ cup chilled butter 2 cups flour 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup chocolate chips 1 egg, beaten approximately 3 dozen individually...

(Adapted from “Candy Cane Murder,” by Joanne Fluke) 1 box lemon cake mix 2 cups Cool Whip 1 large beaten egg 1/2 cup powdered sugar, in separate  bowl Combine all ingredients, except the powdered...

1 cup powdered sugar 2 cups of butter 3 cups of flour   In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes. You can also...