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Pecan Pralines – Praline alle Noci Pecan
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano Makes 30 – 40 pralines Pralines are nuts covered in a caramelized sugar coating. They are candy and usually very sweet. The French mastered these tasty morsels which used to be made with almonds. But today it can be made with whichever nut you love. Storing is key for pralines as exposure to air and humidity will spoil them. Therefore, the best way to store them is, make sure they are completely cooled before putting them in an airtigh
Maria Scuor
Dec 16, 20253 min read


Salted Cracker Candy – Cracker al Caramella Salata
Scorri a basso per L’Italiano Makes 40 – 60 pieces depending on the size you cut the pieces Salted crackers are the base of this crunchy, chocolate-covered treat that we top with a little bit of nuts and fleur de sel to give this candy extra flavour. They are a great treat to add to any holiday baking and loved by everyone. Ingredients Cooking spray 43 saltine crackers to line a 10 x 15-inch (25 x 38 cm) baking tray 225 gr unsalted butter 220 gr brown sugar 1 tsp vanil
Maria Scuor
Dec 13, 20254 min read


Holiday Toffee – Toffee Festivo
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano Makes 30 – 60 pieces depending on size of pieces Toffee is a rich caramel candy that when topped with chocolate, makes it hard to stop eating it when you start. I use pecan nuts, but you can use whatever nut you like. Add some Christmas sprinkles and these toffee pieces become festive bites. I used a candy thermometer to not have to guess when the caramel was ready. Just dip the thermometer in the pan, making sure the tip is submerged in
Maria Scuor
Dec 10, 20254 min read


Rum Butterscotch Cookies - Biscotti al Rum e Caramello
Scorri a basso per l’Italiano Makes: 70 cookies A butter cookie flavoured with rum, butterscotch, pecans and walnuts is perfect for our taste buds. Simple to make and are a great addition to any Christmas baking platter. Ingredients 350gr butter at room temperature 100 gr icing sugar ½ tsp salt 500 gr flour 1 tbsp rum 60 gr finely chopped pecans 60 gr finely chopped walnuts 185 gr butterscotch chips Rum Glaze Ingredients 100 gr icing sugar 1 tbsp rum 2 tbsp milk 50 gr
Maria Scuor
Dec 8, 20252 min read


Caramel Hazelnut Rolls – Involtini di Caramello e Nocciole
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Makes 16 I love when I find new sweet spreadable creams at our local market. Most are fruit, nut or chocolate based, however today I found a organic caramel coconut one that I topped with hazelnuts and shredded coconut and made these delicious rolls for dessert. Ingredients 2 round puff pastry rolls Caramel Coconut cream to taste Finely chopped hazelnuts to taste Shredded coconut to taste 1 egg Fancy sugar sprinkles Icing sugar Direc
Maria Scuor
Dec 4, 20252 min read


Salted Caramel Banana Bars – Barrette di Banana al Caramello Salato
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Makes: 10 – 16 bars These banana bars topped with salted caramel cream cheese frosting are delicious...
Maria Scuor
Jul 9, 20254 min read


Ariana’s Biscotti
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Makes: 50 cookies Today I had Ariana here for the day and I wanted to bake with her so I came up with...
Maria Scuor
Apr 15, 20253 min read


Eggnog & Caramel Cookies – Biscotti allo Zabaione e Caramello
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Makes 110 cookies I adjusted my simple Eggnog cookie to add caramel and they are delicious. You can do...
Maria Scuor
Dec 21, 20243 min read


Mini Caramel Biscotti – Mini Biscotti al Caramello
Scorri a basso per I’italiano Makes 70 biscotti This recipe incorporates lemons, hazelnuts and caramel which go amazing well...
Maria Scuor
Dec 19, 20243 min read


Salted Caramel Rum Cookies - Biscotti al Rum e Caramello
Scorri a basso per l'italiano Makes 70 cookies I wanted to make caramel type cookies but in Italy there are no caramel bits, therefore...
Maria Scuor
Dec 17, 20242 min read


Salted Caramel – Caramello Salato
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Makes 500 gr of caramel bits Because I can’t find salted caramel bits for any of my baking in Italy I...
Maria Scuor
Dec 16, 20242 min read


Lotus Bars – Barre Lotus
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Makes: 12 – 16 bars They don’t have graham crumbs in Italy therefore I love using Biscoff Lotus cookies...
Maria Scuor
Feb 16, 20242 min read


Salted Caramel Biscotti - Biscotti al Caramello Salato
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Makes 60 biscotti Having created a salted caramel bits recipe, of course I had to make biscotti out of them...
Maria Scuor
Dec 5, 20232 min read


Salted Caramel Shortbread - Frollini al Caramello Salato
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Makes 100 cookies Salted caramel makes this shortbread super tasty. Of course, I couldn’t find caramel...
Maria Scuor
Dec 5, 20232 min read


Salted Caramel Bits – Pezzetti di Caramello Salato
Scorri a basso per l’italiano Makes 2 ½ cups of caramel bits Once again, I can’t find salted caramel bits for any of my baking in...
Maria Scuor
Dec 5, 20232 min read


Easy Salted Caramel Sauce
Makes: About 2 cups I’ve used bought caramel sauce and added salt to it for other recipes. However I love salted caramel and decided to...
Maria Scuor
Apr 22, 20221 min read


Salted Caramel Oreo Cookie Cheesecake
Serves: 14 I absolutely love cheesecake but anytime I’ve tried make the baked version I ended up throwing it away. Therefore when my...
Maria Scuor
Jun 6, 20212 min read
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