Orange Butter Frosting

2 1/2 Tbsp. soft Country Cream butter 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 1 Tbsp. Longmont Dairy whipping cream 3/4 tsp. vanilla Grated rind from 1 orange 1 1/2 Tbls. Longmont Dairy orange juice Blend butter and sugar together. Then, stir in remaining ingredients until smooth. This icing recipe will frost about 4 dozen cookies. Recipe […]

Powdered Sugar Icing

This easy and shiny glaze is great for decorating sugar cookies or drizzling over other desserts. 2 1/2 cups powdered sugar 2 tablespoons LDF milk 1 tablespoon butter, softened 1 tablespoon light corn syrup 1/2 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract food color, if desired Combine powdered sugar, water, 1 tablespoon butter, corn syrup, and 1/2 […]

Grandma Nellie’s Sweet Cream Cupcakes

A treat from Susan’s grandmother’s collection. 1 cup sugar 2 eggs beaten well 2 cups flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cups Longmont Dairy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla Preheat oven to 400°. Beat eggs, then add sugar gradually. Sift the dry ingredients. Add the flour mixture to the eggs and sugar […]

Fresh Strawberry Trifle

6 Servings 2 cups skim milk, divided 1 egg, beaten 3 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons honey 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon orange extract 6 ladyfingers, split lengthwise 1 tablespoon Orange flavored liqueur 3 cups sliced fresh strawberries Fresh whole strawberries Combine 1 3/4 cups milk and egg in a medium saucepan; beat with a […]

French Vanilla Ice Cream

4 egg yolks 3/4 cup sugar 1/8 tsp. salt 2 cups LDF milk 2 cups LDF whipping cream 1 tsp. vanilla Mix the slightly beaten egg yolks with sugar and salt. Scald milk and cream in a double boiler. Slowly, add milk to the egg mixture, return to double boiler and cook; stir the custard […]

French Chocolate Mousse Pie

Silken textured cream pies, flavored with spirits and ruffled with whipped cream are definitely not everyday desserts. For special menus, however, extravagant endings are most appropriate. Here is the first of two pies (Rum Cream Pie will be the next installment) that are sure to rate rave reviews. Both should be made ahead and chilled […]

Fat-Free Fudgy Brownies

1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour 2/3 cup sugar 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 egg whites 1 teaspoon dry instant coffee dissolved in 1/3 cup boiling water 1/3 cup fat free skim milk 1 jar (2 1/2 ounces) baby-food pureed prunes 1 1/2 teaspoons […]

Evelyn’s Butter Cookies

Fun to make at Spring Break 1 cup butter (softened) 1 cup sugar 1 large egg, beaten 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon lemon extract 2 1/2 cups flour Colored sugar (sprinkles) Cream butter and sugar. Add beaten egg. Add vanilla and lemon extracts. Add flour and mix well. Make tiny balls and dip in […]

Eggnog Cookies

2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup white sugar 3/4 cup of softened Country Cream butter 1/2 cup Longmont Dairy Traditional Eggnog 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 Eggland’s Best egg yolks Preheat oven to 300° F. Combine flour, baking […]

Easy Fruit Tarts

Preparation time is about 15 minutes Ingredients: 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup sour cream 1 tablespoon LDF Orange Juice 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 package (15) frozen mini filo shells, thawed Chopped assorted fruit Finely chopped nuts (optional) 1/2 cup seedless strawberry jam, melted Fresh mint leaves, if desired. Combine cream cheese, […]