How to make Sugar Cookies

How to make Sugar Cookies

There are certain times in your life that you just look at your wife and realize you are the luckiest guy in the world. For me, the added bonus is that my beautiful bride makes THE BEST Sugar Cookies. They are rich, savory, sweet, soft, and the stuff dreams are made of. If you do not believe me, take a look at how simple this recipe is.

Sugar Cookies

Sugar Cookies

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 18 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 2 Dozen

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Butter Room Temp
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 3 Cups Flour
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 Cup White Sugar
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Powder
  • 1/4 Teaspoon Salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Mix all the wet ingredients (butter, eggs, Vanilla Extract) and Sugar.
  • Slowly add in the dry ingredients until you get a nice uniform dough mix.
  • Using a kitchen spoon, make 1.5" balls and place them evenly spaced on a greased cookie sheet. Bake for about 8 minutes until golden brown. Let cool on a cookie rack. Top with your favorite frosting.
  • Remember Sprinkles are for winners.
How does Disney make their Hot Cocoa?

How does Disney make their Hot Cocoa?

If you are anything like me, you love everything Disney.  

When I go out to Disneyland, I love to just take everything in.  From the little details and hidden Mickeys around the park, to the AMAZING treats found scattered around the park.  I managed to track down the recipe for the Hot Cocoa that is served at different locations around the Disney Properties.  

I will continue to post Disney recipes as I find them.

 

Hungry Doug Hot Chocolate

Worlds Best Hot Cocoa (Disney Recipe)

'Tis the season for keeping warm and spending time with family. What better way to do both, then with a mug of the best Hot Cocoa known to man. This quick and easy recipe will be a hit anywhere you go.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cups milk
  • 1/2 Cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 1/2 Cup Cocoa Powder
  • 1 Tablespoon Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Chocolate grated
  • 1 14 oz Can Sweetened Condensed Milk
  • 1/8 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • Whipped Cream for topping
  • Cinnamon for topping

Instructions
 

  • In a medium sauce pan, pour milk and heavy cream. Heat over medium-high heat (be sure to watch it and stir continuously or it will scald the milk).
  • In a large bowl, whisk together cocoa, sugar and milk chocolate. Slowly add this dry mixture to the milk mixture until completely combined.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add in sweetened condensed milk and vanilla, and stir until completely combined. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 5 minutes.
  • Enjoy!
Harry Potter Butterbeer Shake

Harry Potter Butterbeer Shake

How to make a Harry Potter Butterbeer Shake

Direct from the Leaky Cauldron in Hogsmeade is this SUPER SIMPLE recipe for a Harry Potter Butterbeer Shake.  Who knew such a declicious drink would be so easy to make.  Normally you would have to travel to any of the Universal Studios properties to have this delicious drink, but now you can make it at home.

Enjoy!

 

 

 

Harry Potter Butterbeer - Hungry Doug

Homemade Butterbeer Shake from Harry Potter

A wonderfully sweet drink that is super simple to drink. You will be slaying Basilisk's in no time.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 1 Serving

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Vanilla Ice Cream
  • 2 Tablespoons Butterscotch Syrup One for the drink and one to top
  • 1 Can Vanilla Cream Soda
  • Whipped Cream to taste

Instructions
 

  • Place a large glass in the freezer for at least an hour.
  • In a blender combine the Ice Cream and Cream Soda and 1 tablespoon of the Butterscotch syrup until thoroughly mixed.
  • Pour into your chilled glass and add the whipped topping and Butterscotch Syrup on top.
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