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Vera Cruz Vanilla Candied Almonds

Ingredients: 4 cups whole raw almonds 1 tablespoon butter (to butter pans) 1 egg white 1/3 cup granulated white sugar 1/3 cup packed dark brown sugar 2 tablespoons (or more!) Vera Cruz Vanilla flavoring 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon … Continue reading

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Kahlua

Ingredients: 3 cups sugar 3 cups water 12 teaspoons instant coffee 2 tablespoons fresh and coarsely ground coffee 3 cups Vodka 1 cup Brandy 6 teaspoons Vera Cruz Vanilla extract Instructions: Mix first 4 ingredients, simmer for 2 hours stirring … Continue reading

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Valentines Day Sugar Cookies with Vanilla Bean Butter Cream Frosting

Cookie Ingredients: 1/2 pound butter, softened 2 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour 1 cup sifted confectioners’ sugar 1 tablespoon milk 1 teaspoon Vera Cruz Vanilla extract or flavoring Directions: Preheat oven to 325 degrees Mix butter in a mixer until … Continue reading

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Vera Cruz Vanilla Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups of flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon  salt 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened ¾ cup sugar ¾ cup brown sugar, packed 3 teaspoons Vera Cruz vanilla extract or Vera Cruz Vanilla flavoring 2 eggs … Continue reading

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Spiked Funky Monkey

Blend 2 cups strawberry ice cream, 2 tablespoons Vera Cruz Vanilla extract,2 teaspoons banana liqueur and 1 teaspoon creme de cacao liqueur in a blender until smooth and creamy. Pour into a tall glass and garnish with a strawberry.  

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Non-Alcoholic Coconut Vanilla drink

Ingredients: 1/4 cup coconut milk 2 tablespoons pineapple juice 1 tablespoons lime juice 1 tablespoon Vera Cruz Vanilla flavoring Directions: Add all ingredients in an ice filled shaker, shake vigorously, strain into a glass and enjoy! Note: Replace the Vera … Continue reading

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Smashing Pumpkin

Ingredients: 1/4 cup vanilla vodka, 2 tablespoons  whole milk, 2 teaspoons Vera Cruz Vanilla extract, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice Directions: Combine all ingredients in an ice filled shaker and shake vigorously. Strain into a chilled Martini glass and dust … Continue reading

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Hot Vanilla Drink

Ingredients: 1 cup 2% milk 2 teaspoons sugar 2 teaspoons Vera Cruz Vanilla flavoring 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon Directions: Pour milk into pan and heat on medium, stir together the cinnamon and sugar, then stir into milk. (Mixing the cinnamon … Continue reading

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Vanilla Sauce

Ingredients: 1 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons cornstarch 2 cups water 1/4 cup butter 3 teaspoons Vera Cruz Vanilla Flavoring Directions: In a saucepan, combine the sugar and cornstarch. Whisk in the water, stirring until blended. Bring mixture to a … Continue reading

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Vanilla-Watermelon and Tequila Granita

Prep Time: 30 minutes Ingredients: 2 prime vanilla beans 2/3 cup fine sugar 2/3 cup water 4-5 lb Watermelon 2 TBSP lime juice 4 TBSP (or more!)Tequila 2 cups flour ½ baking soda ½ tsp cream of tarter Directions: Using … Continue reading

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Chocolate Zucchini Cake

From the kitchen of Kim Gylys Preheat oven to 325˚F Ingredients: 1 cube of butter, melted ½ cup canola or safflower oil 1 ¾ cup sugar 2 eggs ¼ cup sour milk* 2 t. Vera Cruz Vanilla extract or flavoring … Continue reading

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Vanilla Custard

Ingredients: 3 cups whole milk 8 large egg yolks 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened 3 teaspoons Vera Cruz Vanilla Directions: Heat milk in a 2 1/2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan, over … Continue reading

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Vanilla Sugar

Prep Time: 10 minutes Ingredients: 1 cup fine sugar 2 prime vanilla beans Directions: Using a sharp knife cut each bean in half lengthwise and then cut the bean into 8-10 pieces. Place the sugar in a glass or ceramic … Continue reading

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Crispy Vanilla Cookies

Bake at 375˚F for 8-10 minutes Cookie Ingredients: 1 cup sugar 1 cup butter, softened 1 egg 3 ½ tsp Vera Cruz vanilla extract or flavoring 2 cups flour ½ baking soda ½ tsp cream of tarter Vanilla butter cream … Continue reading

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Vanilla Bean Scones with Vanilla Glaze

From the kitchen of Brianne Blackford Bake at 350˚F for 13 minutes Scone Ingredients: 3 cups flour 2/3 cup sugar 1 ½ TBSP baking powder 2 sticks (1 cup) salted butter 1 egg 3 vanilla beans ¾ cup heavy cream … Continue reading

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