Breakfast/Brunch, Sweet Snacks

Norwegian-style Raspberry Swirls with Vanilla Custard (Bringebærsnurrer med vaniljekrem) (part whole wheat, sourdough)

Per usual routine, I seem to make a “Cinnamon Roll” type of things for around Christmas. This year, it is a raspberry roll (very little cinnamon involved), in this Bringebærsnurrer med vaniljekrem (Norwegian-style Raspberry Swirls with Vanilla Custard). While my version is sourdough, you could also make this with yeast (2 1/4 teaspoon yeast, up the milk to 1 1/2 cups, rest of the recipe is the same). I did an overnight cool rise and then finished them in the morning in time, in time for a late breakfast.

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24. December 2023
Cookies, Desserts, Sweet Snacks

Pumpkin Butter Cinnamon Chip Oatmeal Crumble Bars

Yes, I know that I am sometimes known for my unique flavor combinations, but hear me out because these are great, if you can find the ingredients. Pumpkin Butter Cinnamon Chip Oatmeal Crumble Bars definitely need to be part of your autumn dessert or snack repertoire. Pumpkin butter can be bought (seasonally) at Trader Joe’s (online as well, and I have seen in some other specialty shops) and cinnamon chips are made by Hershey’s and I have found them (also in autumn) at Stop and Shop, Walmart and some other regular food shops where you normally would find the chocolate chips. They are a great little alternative to making a whole pumpkin pie and would also great on a cookie or snack platter. I was skeptical of the pumpkin butter, but it’s surprisingly good.

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5. November 2023