Emily Recipes

One base, all the holiday flavors 🎄🍫
This Holiday Fudge – 8 Ways makes it easy to mix, match, and create a festive fudge platter that’s perfect for gifting, parties, and Christmas dessert trays!

Ingredients
1. Marshmallow Peanut Butter
½ cup brown sugar, packed
2 cups sugar
4 tablespoons butter
½ cup milk
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup mini marshmallows

2. Chocolate
2 cups semi-sweet mini chocolate chips
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3. Christmas
22 ounces white chocolate chips, (two 11-ounce bags)
1¾ cups vanilla frosting
1 teaspoon red gel food coloring
1 teaspoon green gel food coloring

4. Eggnog
3 cups chopped white chocolate, from four 4-ounce baking bars (Ghirardelli brand)
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon rum extract
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, plus additional sprinkle for garnish

5. Reese's
40 Reese’s full-size peanut butter cups, divided
3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
4 tablespoons heavy cream
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk

6. Microwave
3 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
4 tablespoons butter, cubed
1 teaspoon vanilla
1½ cups walnuts, roughly chopped
¼ cup walnuts, roughly chopped, for top of fudge (optional)

7. Creamsicle
3 cups white chocolate chips
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon orange extract
orange gel food coloring (or yellow and red food coloring)

8. Rocky Road
3 cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips
14-ounce can of sweetened condensed milk
4 tablespoons of butter
1 cup of salted peanuts
1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
3 cups of miniature marshmallows

These Best Roll Cakes are light, creamy, and perfect for holidays, celebrations, or an impressive dessert that’s easier than it looks!

Ingredients
🌀 Lemon
For the Cake Base
¾ cup all purpose flour, spooned and leveled
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon table salt
⅔ cup granulated sugar
1 ½ tablespoons fresh lemon zest, about 1 medium-sized lemon
3 large eggs, room temperature
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
½ teaspoon pure lemon extract
1 drop yellow gel food coloring
¼ cup powdered sugar, for dusting tea towel
1 tablespoon powdered sugar, for dusting finished swiss roll
You will need a 10x15x1 jelly roll pan
You will need a long thin tea towel
You will need either a large cutting board or a standard baking sheet to help when flipping the cake to the dusted tea towel
For the Filling
4 ounces cream cheese, softened (113g)
1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon fresh lemon zest
1 cup whipped topping, thawed (We used Great Value brand)

🌀 Strawberry
Cake
¾ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
3 large eggs
½ cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons strawberry flavoring
3 to 5 drops red liquid food coloring
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
½ to ⅔ cup powdered sugar, for dusting
Filling
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup whipped topping
Topping
1½ cups whipped topping
6 strawberries (washed, dried, and cut in half)

🌀 Swiss
Ermine Filling
2½ tablespoons all-purpose flour
½ cup granulated sugar
½ cup whole milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
Chocolate Cake
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon salt
4 large eggs
½ cup granulated sugar
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
powdered sugar, for dusting
Chocolate Ganache
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup heavy cream

🌀 Hot Chocolate
Cake
½ cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
4 large eggs, room temperature
½ cup granulated sugar
5 tablespoons vegetable oil
1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Powdered sugar for dusting
Marshmallow Buttercream Filling
¾ cup salted sweet cream butter, softened
1 teaspoon clear vanilla flavoring
7 ounces marshmallow fluff
3 cups powdered sugar
1 to 2 tablespoons half and half cream
1 cup mini marshmallows
Topping
chocolate syrup, for drizzling
1 cup mini marshmallows

🌀 Banana
Cake
¾ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda
3 eggs
½ cup granulated sugar
1½ teaspoons vanilla extract
½ cup mashed bananas (1 medium-sized banana)
½ cup powdered sugar, divided, for dusting
Filling
4 ounces cream cheese, softened
⅓ cup light brown sugar, packed
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup whipped topping
Topping
1 tablespoon powdered sugar
3 tablespoons caramel sundae topping

🌀 Carrot
Carrot Cake
¾ cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 large eggs
½ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups carrots, finely shredded (about 2 to 3 whole carrots)
¼ cup powdered sugar, for dusting the cake once baked
linen tea towel, that is 2 inches longer at the top and bottom of the cake pan
Cream Cheese Filling
6 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons salted sweet cream butter, softened
1¾ cups powdered sugar
1½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
Glaze
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk

Rich, creamy, and perfectly cozy with a grown-up twist! This Bailey’s hot chocolate is the ultimate winter warmer — perfect for chilly nights, holiday gatherings, or sipping by the tree after a long day. Cheers to comfort in a mug! 🎄💛

Ingredients
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons unsweetened dutch-processed cocoa powder, Ghirardelli brand used
1 ¼ cups whole milk
¼ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, Ghirardelli brand used
3 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream flavored liqueur
Optional Garnishes
Whipped topping
Drizzle of chocolate syrup
Mini marshmallows
Semi-sweet chocolate bars shavings

HARD CANDY!
1 cup granulated sugar
⅓ cup water
⅓ cup clear corn syrup

3-INGREDIENT Homemade MOUNDS BARS 😋

A little boozy, a lot indulgent! These spiked desserts add a fun, grown-up twist to classic sweets — perfect for holiday parties, celebrations, or anytime you want dessert with a kick. Cheers to treating yourself! 🎄🥄

1. Kahlua Balls
10 ounces shortbread cookies, Lorna Doone brand
¾ cup powdered sugar
8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
¼ cup Kahlua coffee-flavored liqueur
¼ teaspoon finely ground instant espresso powder, optional
16 ounces milk chocolate almond bark, broken into smaller chunks
4 ounces white chocolate almond bark, broken into smaller chunks

2. Fireball Fudge
3 cups milk chocolate chips, 2 (11.5-ounce bags of Ghirardelli brand)
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold & cubed
¼ cup Fireball cinnamon whisky
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

3. Baileys Brownies
Brownies
1 box brownie mix plus ingredients listed on the box to make the brownies typically eggs, oil, and water
Baileys Buttercream
½ cup salted butter softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2½ cups powdered sugar sifted
2 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream
3 to 4 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Ganache
⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons Baileys Irish Cream
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

4. Skrewball Truffles
10 ounces shortbread cookies
¾ cup powdered sugar
8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
¼ cup Skrewball peanut butter-flavored whiskey
16 ounces milk chocolate melting discs
4 ounces Reese’s peanut butter baking chips
1 teaspoon coconut oil

5. Fireball Whisky Balls
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
½ teaspoon cinnamon
15.25 ounces vanilla cake, Betty Crocker Super Moist brand
1 ounce Fireball whisky
16 ounces vanilla (white) almond bark candy coating
ground cinnamon, garnish

6. Bailey's Truffle Balls
11 ounces shortbread cookies, Lorna Doone
¾ cup powdered sugar
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
½ cup Baileys Original Irish Cream
16 ounces white vanilla almond bark
4 ounces milk chocolate almond bark

Six Crockpot Meatball Recipes 🎉

✴️ Slow Cooker Chicken Parmesan Meatballs
23 oz marinara sauce
2 large eggs
½ cup breadcrumbs
½ cup yellow onion
⅓ cup fresh parsley
3 cloves garlic
1 Tbsp salt
1 tsp oregano
½ tsp black pepper
1 lb ground chicken
2 cups mozzarella

✴️ Slow Cooker Sweet & Spicy Meatballs
2 lb frozen fully cooked meatballs
½ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup honey
1 cup jalapeno ketchup
3 Tbsps sriracha sauce
¼ cup soy sauce
3 cloves garlic
green onions or cilantro

✴️ Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Meatballs
2 lb fully cooked frozen meatballs
¾ cup honey
1 cup low sodium soy sauce
½ cup ketchup
4 Tbsps olive oil
2 cloves minced garlic
½ cup diced onion
½ tsp red pepper flakes

✴️ Slow Cooker Firecracker Meatballs
2 lbs ground chicken
1.5 cups panko breadcrumbs
2 large eggs
¼ cup chopped onion
3 cloves garlic
3 Tbsps chopped scallions
salt & pepper to taste
½ cup buffalo wing sauce
1.5 cups brown sugar
2 Tbsps low sodium soy sauce
½ cup water

✴️ Slow Cooker Pineapple Teriyaki Meatballs
2 lbs frozen meatballs
1 cup teriyaki sauce
8 oz pineapple chunks

✴️ Slow Cooker Coca Cola Meatballs
32 oz frozen meatballs
1 cup bbq sauce
1 cup Coca Cola
2 Tbsps brown sugar
2 Tbsps dijon mustard
1 clove garlic
parsley or scallions

Turn fresh snow into a sweet treat with this easy snow ice cream recipe. Perfect for snowy days, it's quick, fun, and uses ingredients you already have at home.

EASY NO-BAKE COOKIES!
PEANUT BUTTER NO-BAKE COOKIES:
1 stick butter
2 cups sugar
½ cup milk
1 cup peanut butter
2 tsp vanilla
3 cups quick-cook oats
¼ tsp salt

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER NO-BAKE COOKIES:
1 stick butter
1⅔ cups sugar
½ cup milk
¼ cup cocoa
1 cup peanut butter
2 tsp vanilla
3 cups quick cook oats
¼ tsp salt

NO-BAKE AVALANCE COOKIES:
3 cups white chocolate chips
¾ cup crunchy peanut butter
4 tbsp salted butter
2¼ cups Rice Krispie cereal
1¾ cups mini marshmallows
3 tbsp caramel syrup
¼ cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips
1½ tsp flaky sea salt

PEANUT BUTTER CORNFLAKE COOKIES:
5 cups cornflake cereal
⅔ cup light corn syrup
¼ cup maple syrup
¾ cup white granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup creamy peanut butter

NO BAKE HAYSTACK COOKIES:
1 cup butterscotch chips
½ cup creamy peanut butter
½ cup salted peanuts
1 cup chow mein noodles

MY TOP 10 CROWD-FAVORITE SHEET PAN RECIPE!
SHEET PAN QUESADILLAS:
8 flour tortillas
1 lb ground beef
1 15-oz can black beans
1 2.25-oz sliced black olives
3 cups Colby,Monterey Jack cheese
½ cup salsa
1 bell pepper
1 small yellow onion
2 green onions
1 ½ tbsp olive oil
1 ½ tsp chili powder
1 ½ tsp cumin
1 ½ tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp minced garlic
1 tsp kosher salt
1 tsp black pepper
Sour cream

CHICKEN SHEET PAN FAJITAS:
3 chicken breasts
Salt and pepper
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1 green bell pepper
1 red onion
1 tbsp minced garlic
3 tbsp olive oil
1 tbsp chili powder
2 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp oregano
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
1 lime
6 8-inch tortillas
cilantro

SHEET PAN TACO PIZZA:
16 oz crescent dough sheets
1½ lb lean ground beef
2 oz taco seasoning
3½ cups Colby Monterey jack cheese
1 cup grape tomatoes
⅓ cup green onions
1 tbsp chopped cilantro
Sour cream
Hot sauce

SHEET PAN TACOS:
5 tbsp canola oil
2 cups yellow onion
3 pounds ground beef
2 oz TACO seasoning
2 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
4 cups Colby jack cheese
16 soft taco flour tortillas
1½ cups pico de gallo
3 cups tomatoes diced
1 cup white onion diced
⅓ cup fresh lime juice
3 tbsp fresh jalapeño
3 tbsp fresh cilantro
Sour cream

SHEET PAN STIR FRY:
4 chicken breasts
¼ cup soy sauce
1 tbsp honey
1 tbsp sesame oil
1 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tsp minced garlic
2 tsp ginger
2 tsp cornstarch
1 yellow bell pepper
1 red bell pepper
1 12 oz stir fry vegetables, carrots, snow peas, broccoli
1 12 oz broccoli florets
2-3 green onions
Toasted sesame seeds

SHEET PAN STEAK AND VEGGIES:
1 cup baby potatoes
1 cup Cherry tomato
1 bunch asparagus
2 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp Montreal steak seasoning
2-3 top sirloin steak patted dry

CHICKEN SHEET PAN DINNER:
1½ lb chicken cutlets
1 pound baby gold potatoes
1 pint grape (or cherry) tomatoes
1½ cups fresh green beans
½ cup + 2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
0.75 oz garlic & herb dressing mix
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
¼ cup parmesan cheese
1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

SHEET PAN SHRIMP FAJITAS:
3 tsp chili powder
1½ tsp ground cumin
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp ground black pepper
¼ tsp garlic powder
¼ tsp dried oregano
1 red bell pepper
1 yellow bell pepper
1 small red onion
2 tbsp olive oil
1½ pounds shrimp
2 tbsp squeezed lime juice
½ tbsp lime zest

SHEET PAN NACHOS:
1 lb Ground Beef
1 Pack Taco Seasoning
1 13oz Bag Tortilla Chips
½ Cup Water
Fresh Tomatoes
½ Cup Red Onion
Fresh Cilantro
2 cups Shredded Cheese
Jalapenos
Black Olives
Sour Cream