Spicy Kitchen (2025)

04/07/2025

Greek Yogurt Pancake Muffin Bites – Lemon Blueberry 🍋🫐🧁
Mini muffins that taste like pancakes? Yes, please! Who's grabbing a handful of these cuties? 🙌
Ingredients:
* 1 cup all-purpose flour
* 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
* Pinch of salt
* 1 tablespoon lemon zest
* 2 tablespoons lemon juice
* 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
* 1/4 cup milk
* 1 large egg
* 2 tablespoons maple syrup or honey
* 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1/2 cup fresh or frozen blueberries
* Nonstick spray or oil for greasing
Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini muffin tin with nonstick spray or oil.
2️⃣ In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, baking powder, salt, and lemon zest.
3️⃣ In another bowl, mix Greek yogurt, lemon juice, milk, egg, maple syrup, and vanilla extract until well blended.
4️⃣ Combine the wet ingredients with the dry ingredients and stir gently just until incorporated.
5️⃣ Gently fold in the blueberries.
6️⃣ Spoon the batter into the muffin tin, filling each cup about 3/4 full.
7️⃣ Bake for 13–15 minutes, or until the tops are lightly golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
8️⃣ Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Calories: 48 per bite
Yield: 20 mini muffin bites
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Protein: 2g per bite
Carbs: 7.5g per bite
Fat: 1g per bite
Fiber: 0.8g per bite

03/07/2025

Lemon Polenta Meltaway Cookies 🍋🫶🍪
Can’t stop at just one? Hit ❤️ if buttery lemon cookies are your weakness!

Ingredients:

* 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
* 1/2 cup powdered sugar
* 1 tablespoon lemon zest
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice
* 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1 cup all-purpose flour
* 1/2 cup fine yellow cornmeal
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* Powdered sugar, for dusting

Instructions:
1️⃣ In a large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
2️⃣ Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until well combined.
3️⃣ In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, and salt.
4️⃣ Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet mixture, stirring until a soft dough forms.
5️⃣ Divide the dough into two portions and roll each into a log about 1 1/2 inches thick. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.
6️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
7️⃣ Slice the chilled dough into 1/4-inch rounds and place them 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheet.
8️⃣ Bake for 12–14 minutes or until edges are barely golden.
9️⃣ Let cookies cool for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar while still slightly warm.

Calories: 105 per cookie
Yield: 30 cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 29 minutes

03/07/2025

Cannoli Cream Sandwich Cookies 🍪🍦

Who would you share a bite of this sweet creamy delight with? Tag them now! 💬👇

Ingredients:

* 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
* 1 cup granulated sugar
* 2 large eggs
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* ½ teaspoon salt

For the cannoli cream filling:

* 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, well-drained
* ½ cup mascarpone cheese
* ⅓ cup powdered sugar
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
* ⅓ cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
2️⃣ In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3️⃣ Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
4️⃣ In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5️⃣ Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
6️⃣ Scoop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart.
7️⃣ Flatten each dough ball slightly with the back of a spoon or your palm.
8️⃣ Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. Allow cookies to cool completely on a wire rack.
9️⃣ Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine the ricotta, mascarpone, powdered sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon. Mix until smooth and creamy.
🔟 Fold in the mini chocolate chips gently.
1️⃣1️⃣ Once cookies are cool, spread or pipe a layer of cannoli cream onto the flat side of half the cookies. Top each with another cookie to make a sandwich.
1️⃣2️⃣ Chill sandwiches for at least 30 minutes to set the filling before serving.

Calories: 240 per sandwich
Yield: 14 sandwich cookies
Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 12 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 7 minutes

03/07/2025

Gooey Salted Caramel Cookie Bar Squares 🍫🍪🧂

These are next-level cookie bars! Would you take the chewy chocolatey bite or go straight for the gooey caramel layer? 😍👇

Ingredients:

* 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
* 1 cup brown sugar, packed
* 1/2 cup granulated sugar
* 2 large eggs
* 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
* 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
* 1 cup caramel bits or soft caramels, unwrapped
* 2 tablespoons heavy cream
* Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling

Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2️⃣ In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
3️⃣ In a large mixing bowl, combine melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Stir until smooth.
4️⃣ Add eggs and vanilla to the butter mixture and mix until fully incorporated.
5️⃣ Gradually mix in the dry ingredients until just combined, then fold in chocolate chips.
6️⃣ Press half of the cookie dough into the prepared baking pan and smooth it into an even layer.
7️⃣ In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the caramel bits with heavy cream in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
8️⃣ Pour the caramel over the first cookie dough layer and spread evenly.
9️⃣ Drop spoonfuls of the remaining cookie dough on top of the caramel and gently spread or press it down to mostly cover the caramel.
🔟 Sprinkle flaky sea salt evenly over the top.
1️⃣1️⃣ Bake for 28–32 minutes or until the edges are golden brown and the center is set.
1️⃣2️⃣ Let cool completely before slicing into squares for clean layers.

Yield: 24 bars
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Calories: 270 per bar
Nutrition: Carbs 35g | Fat 13g | Protein 2g | Sugar 22g | Fiber 1g

02/07/2025

Cornmeal Citrus Shortbread Wheels 🍋🌽🍥
Love citrusy crunch in every bite? Comment “YES PLEASE!” if this is your kind of cookie!

Ingredients:

* 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
* 2/3 cup granulated sugar
* Zest of 1 lemon and 1 orange
* 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
* 1 tablespoon fresh orange juice
* 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
* 3/4 cup fine cornmeal
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon baking powder

Instructions:
1️⃣ In a large mixing bowl, beat the butter and sugar together until creamy and pale.
2️⃣ Add the lemon zest, orange zest, lemon juice, and orange juice, and mix until smooth.
3️⃣ In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, salt, and baking powder.
4️⃣ Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
5️⃣ Divide the dough in two, shape each into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for 45 minutes.
6️⃣ Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7️⃣ Roll out one disc of dough at a time on a floured surface to about 1/4-inch thick.
8️⃣ Cut into round shapes using a cookie cutter and place them 1 inch apart on prepared sheets.
9️⃣ Bake for 15–18 minutes, until the edges are just lightly golden.
🔟 Cool on the sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Calories: 120 per cookie
Yield: 28 cookies
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Chill Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 23 minutes

02/07/2025

Lemon-Infused Cornmeal Tea Cookies 🍋☕🌽
Would you enjoy these with a cup of tea? Tag your tea buddy in the comments!

Ingredients:

* 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
* 1/2 cup granulated sugar
* Zest of 2 lemons
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
* 3/4 cup fine yellow cornmeal
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 2 tablespoons milk (if needed to bring dough together)

Instructions:
1️⃣ In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2️⃣ Mix in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract until fully combined.
3️⃣ In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, and salt.
4️⃣ Gradually add the dry mixture to the wet mixture, mixing until dough begins to form.
5️⃣ If the dough feels too dry or crumbly, add 1-2 tablespoons of milk to help bind it.
6️⃣ Form dough into a log, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
7️⃣ Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
8️⃣ Slice dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds and arrange on prepared sheets.
9️⃣ Bake for 14–17 minutes, until the bottoms are just golden.
🔟 Let cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Calories: 115 per cookie
Yield: 30 cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 17 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 32 minutes

02/07/2025

Chocolate Chip Salted Caramel Blondie Bars 🍪🍫🧂

Who else loves the combo of gooey caramel and melty chocolate in a buttery blondie bite? Tag your dessert buddy! 😋👇

Ingredients:

* 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
* 1 1/4 cups brown sugar, packed
* 2 large eggs
* 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips
* 1 cup caramel bits or soft caramels
* 2 tablespoons milk or heavy cream
* Flaky sea salt, for topping

Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2️⃣ In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter and brown sugar until smooth.
3️⃣ Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until fully combined.
4️⃣ Stir in flour, baking powder, and salt until just incorporated.
5️⃣ Fold in chocolate chips, reserving a handful for topping.
6️⃣ Spread half of the blondie batter into the prepared pan and smooth it out.
7️⃣ Melt the caramel with milk or cream in the microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
8️⃣ Pour the caramel over the batter layer and gently spread it evenly.
9️⃣ Dollop and gently spread the remaining blondie batter over the caramel layer.
🔟 Sprinkle remaining chocolate chips and flaky sea salt over the top.
1️⃣1️⃣ Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until edges are golden and center is set but still soft.
1️⃣2️⃣ Cool completely before cutting into bars for clean layers and gooey bites.

Yield: 20 bars
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Calories: 290 per bar
Nutrition: Carbs 36g | Fat 14g | Protein 3g | Sugar 24g | Fiber 1g

02/07/2025

Mini Ricotta Cannoli Bites 🧁🍫

Who’s ready to pop one of these sweet bites in their mouth? Drop a ❤️ if that’s you!

Ingredients:

* 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, well-drained
* ½ cup mascarpone cheese
* ⅓ cup powdered sugar
* ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
* ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
* ¼ cup mini chocolate chips
* 1 package mini phyllo shells (about 15 shells)
* Optional: crushed pistachios and powdered sugar for garnish

Instructions:
1️⃣ In a mixing bowl, combine the ricotta cheese and mascarpone cheese until smooth and well blended.
2️⃣ Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon, mixing until creamy.
3️⃣ Fold in the mini chocolate chips gently with a spatula.
4️⃣ Spoon or pipe the cannoli cream into each mini phyllo shell, filling them generously.
5️⃣ Garnish the tops with crushed pistachios or a light dusting of powdered sugar if desired.
6️⃣ Chill in the fridge for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the filling to set.

Calories: 95 per bite
Yield: 15 bites
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes

02/07/2025

Polenta Lemon Shortbread Rounds 🍋🍥🌾
Crunchy, zesty, and buttery — who’s grabbing one first? Drop a 😍 if you're tempted!

Ingredients:

* 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
* 1/2 cup powdered sugar
* 2 tablespoons lemon zest
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice
* 1 teaspoon almond extract (optional)
* 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
* 3/4 cup fine polenta or yellow cornmeal
* 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions:
1️⃣ In a mixing bowl, cream the butter and powdered sugar until smooth and fluffy.
2️⃣ Stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and almond extract if using.
3️⃣ In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, polenta, and salt.
4️⃣ Gradually mix the dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
5️⃣ Shape the dough into a log about 1 1/2 inches thick, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
6️⃣ Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
7️⃣ Slice the chilled dough into 1/4-inch rounds and place them on the prepared sheets about 1 inch apart.
8️⃣ Bake for 16–18 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
9️⃣ Let the cookies cool on the tray for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Calories: 110 per cookie
Yield: 28 cookies
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 1 hour
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 33 minutes

02/07/2025

Chewy Caramel Chocolate Cookie Bars 🍫🍬🍪

Raise your hand if you’d eat these straight from the pan while they’re still warm and gooey! 🙋‍♀️🔥👇

Ingredients:

* 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking soda
* 1/2 teaspoon salt
* 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
* 1 cup brown sugar, packed
* 1/2 cup granulated sugar
* 2 large eggs
* 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
* 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
* 1 cup caramel bits or soft caramels
* 2 tablespoons heavy cream
* Flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper.
2️⃣ In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, and salt.
3️⃣ In a large mixing bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
4️⃣ Add eggs and vanilla extract and beat until smooth.
5️⃣ Gradually mix in dry ingredients until just combined.
6️⃣ Stir in chocolate chips and fold evenly throughout the dough.
7️⃣ Press half of the dough evenly into the prepared baking pan.
8️⃣ In a microwave-safe bowl, melt caramels with heavy cream in 30-second bursts, stirring until smooth.
9️⃣ Pour the caramel over the bottom cookie layer and spread it out evenly.
🔟 Top with the remaining dough by gently pressing small pieces over the caramel layer.
1️⃣1️⃣ Sprinkle flaky sea salt on top if desired.
1️⃣2️⃣ Bake for 28–32 minutes or until golden brown on top and set in the center.
1️⃣3️⃣ Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Yield: 24 bars
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Calories: 280 per bar
Nutrition: Carbs 37g | Fat 13g | Protein 3g | Sugar 23g | Fiber 1g

02/07/2025

Chocolate Chip Cannoli Cookies 🍪🍫

Tag someone who would sneak one of these off the tray before they cool! 😋👇

Ingredients:

* 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese, well-drained
* ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
* 1 cup granulated sugar
* 1 large egg
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 2 cups all-purpose flour
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* ¼ teaspoon salt
* ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
* ¾ cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions:
1️⃣ Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3️⃣ Beat in the ricotta cheese, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth.
4️⃣ In another bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
5️⃣ Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring until just combined.
6️⃣ Fold in the mini chocolate chips evenly.
7️⃣ Drop tablespoon-sized portions of dough onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing about 2 inches apart.
8️⃣ Bake for 12-14 minutes or until the edges are set and the tops are slightly golden.
9️⃣ Allow cookies to cool on the sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack.

Calories: 140 per cookie
Yield: 24 cookies
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 14 minutes
Total Time: 34 minutes

02/07/2025

Buttery Lemon Corn Shortbread Fingers 🍋🧈🌽
Raise your hand if you love buttery cookies with a citrus kick! 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️

Ingredients:

* 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
* 1/2 cup granulated sugar
* 2 tablespoons lemon zest
* 1 tablespoon lemon juice
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
* 3/4 cup fine yellow cornmeal
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* Extra sugar for sprinkling

Instructions:
1️⃣ In a large bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2️⃣ Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract, and mix well.
3️⃣ In another bowl, whisk together the flour, cornmeal, and salt.
4️⃣ Gradually add the dry ingredients into the butter mixture and mix until a dough forms.
5️⃣ Press the dough into an 8x8-inch parchment-lined baking pan, smoothing the top evenly.
6️⃣ Chill the dough in the pan for 30 minutes in the fridge.
7️⃣ Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
8️⃣ Remove the pan from the fridge and cut the dough into finger shapes (about 1x3 inches) with a knife.
9️⃣ Sprinkle lightly with sugar and bake for 25–30 minutes, or until the edges turn golden.
🔟 Cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then re-cut the fingers and carefully transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Calories: 135 per finger
Yield: 20 fingers
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Chill Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

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