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Celebrate the 4th of July with these patriotic cookies featuring red, white, and blue layers. These festive treats are perfect for adding a touch of American pride to your holiday celebrations. Ingredients: 1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder teaspoon salt Red and blue food coloring White decorating icing Instructions: Melt the butter and mix it with the sugar in a large bowl until the mixture is light and fluffy Add the egg and vanilla extract and mix them in well Mix the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt together in a different bowl Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ones and mix them together until they are just combined Cut the cookie dough into three equal parts Leave one part plain, use the red food coloring to color another part, a

Indulge in the warm, ooey-gooey goodness of skillet s'mores with this easy recipe. Perfect for a cozy night by the fire or a sweet treat any time of year! Ingredients: 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup mini marshmallows 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Instructions: Set the oven temperature to 175C 350F Melt the unsalted butter in a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over low heat Add the semi-sweet chocolate chips to the melted butter and stir until the chips are smooth and fully melted After taking the skillet off of the burner, mix in the vanilla extract Over the melted chocolate, evenly distribute the mini marshmallows After preheating the oven, place the skillet inside and bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the marshmallows are bubbling and golden brown Take out of the oven and top with the graham cracker crumbs Enjoy

A quick and easy air fryer dessert that combines the goodness of bananas, brownie mix, and Oreo cookies. Perfect for a sweet treat in half the time! Ingredients: 6 Oreo cookies 1/2 ripe banana 1/4 cup brownie mix 1/2 tbsp vegetable oil Cooking spray Instructions: Preheat your air fryer to 180C 350F for 2-3 minutes In a small bowl, mash the ripe banana until smooth Crush 3 Oreo cookies into small pieces and add them to the mashed banana Mix in the brownie mix and vegetable oil until well combined Spray a small air fryer-safe baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking Pour the brownie mixture into the prepared dish and spread it evenly Place the remaining 3 Oreo cookies on top, pressing them slightly into the batter Put the baking dish into the preheated air fryer Air fry at 180C 350F for 10 minutes or until the brownie is cooked through and the top is crispy

A classic and comforting dish, Mom's Pepper Steak is a flavorful combination of tender beef strips, colorful bell peppers, and onions, all coated in a savory soy sauce-based glaze. It's a simple yet satisfying meal that's perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings with family and friends. Ingredients: 1 lb beef sirloin, thinly sliced 1 green bell pepper, sliced 1 red bell pepper, sliced 1 onion, sliced 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup soy sauce 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/2 cup beef broth 2 tablespoons vegetable oil Salt and pepper to taste Instructions: In a small bowl, mix soy sauce, cornstarch, and beef broth Set aside Heat vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-high heat Add sliced beef and cook until browned Remove from skillet and set aside In the same skillet, add garlic, onion, and bell peppers Cook until softened Return beef to

These easy and tasty four-ingredient Halloween chocolate treats are a great way to kick off the scary season. Rich semi-sweet chocolate is coated over a delightful center made of creamed peanut butter, powdered sugar, and graham crackers. Ideal as a sweet treat for trick-or-treaters or for Halloween parties! Ingredients: 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup creamy peanut butter 1 cup powdered sugar 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers Instructions: Melt the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring each time until smooth In a separate bowl, mix the creamy peanut butter and powdered sugar until well combined Add the crushed graham crackers to the peanut butter mixture and mix until it forms a dough-like consistency Take small portions of the peanut butter mixture and roll them into bite-sized balls Dip each peanut butter ball into the melted choco

Indulge in the cool and tasty flavors of this Best Strawberry Banana Smoothie. It has just the right amount of honey, sweet strawberries, and creamy bananas. This smoothie will give you energy and satisfy your hunger, whether you eat it for breakfast or as a snack in the middle of the day. Ingredients: 1 cup of fresh strawberries 2 ripe bananas 1/2 cup of Greek yogurt 1/2 cup of almond milk 1 tablespoon of honey 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract Ice cubes optional Fresh mint leaves for garnish optional Instructions: Wash and hull the fresh strawberries Peel and slice the ripe bananas In a blender, combine the strawberries, bananas, Greek yogurt, almond milk, honey, and vanilla extract If you prefer a colder smoothie, add a handful of ice cubes Blend all the ingredients until smooth and creamy Taste and adjust sweetness or thickness by adding more honey or almond milk i