Jackson's Cookbook

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buckeye fudge
Simply Easy No-Bake Buckeye Fudge

No-Bake Buckeye Fudge is a rich, creamy peanut butter fudge covered in dark chocolate candy that doesn't take a lot of effort and makes an excellent gift. You can have it made within 1/2 hour and freezes well for last minute...

cinnamon swirl bread
Easy and Delicious Cinnamon Swirl Bread

If you love cinnamon rolls, this bread is just for you. Cinnamon swirl bread is sweet and a little spicy. Perfect on its own or you can toast it. Make it for breakfast or as a snack. Anyway you slice it, you'll enjoy every...

powdered sugar icing
Easy to Make Powdered Sugar Icing

Powdered sugar icing is also known as buttercream, frosting or American buttercream. Whatever the name, it's the perfect addition to any cake. It's also simple to remember how to make. It's not only easy to make, you can...

cream cheese frosting
Cream Cheese Frosting and Filling

This is a very simple recipe for cream cheese frosting and filling. It is great for pumpkin rolls or to spread over cake. The trick is to let the cream cheese and butter become softened and to beat the cream cheese first to...

How to Zest and Juice a Lemon Safely
How to Zest and Juice a Lemon Safely

Let's learn how to zest a lemon safely. When working with round objects such as potatoes, limes, oranges and lemons, you want to take your time. If you are in a hurry, you don't take time to have proper equipment, you can...

buttermilk substitute
Buttermilk Substitute for Baking

What if you want to make a recipe but you don't have the buttermilk that is in the ingredients list? Is there even a substitute for buttermilk? Why not just use regular milk? The answer on substituting for regular milk is...

Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball Recipe
Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball Recipe

Chocolate chip cheese ball is a fabulous no-bake dessert. I learned to make it right out of college after attending a fund raiser at an employer's church. The original recipe wanted a lot more fat and sugar. With a little...

Whole Wheat Oatmeal Honey Pecan Cookies
Whole Wheat Oatmeal Honey Pecan Cookies

Oatmeal honey pecan cookies are chewy, packed full of oats, a variety of sugars and nuts. Learn how to make oatmeal cookies in a healthier way! These are packed full of flavor by adding nuts, honey and whole grains. By using...

Classic Snickerdoodles
Classic Snickerdoodles Cookie Recipe

Let's learn how to make classic snickerdoodles easily and quickly. This cinnamon crinkly sugar cookie has less sugar, more cinnamon and plenty of flavor in a smaller portion. You can learn to indulge in your favorite...

Oil-Based Cake
Homemade Butter Cake from Scratch

There is nothing quite like a cake made from scratch. A homemade butter cake is rich, delicious and sinful. Everyone should learn to make this cake for special occasions. A butter cake is often said to be the perfect cake in...

no-knead whole wheat
No-Knead Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread

What I love most about sourdough is how it can be really easy or complicated. Once you learn how to make natural yeast or a starter, you begin to wonder what you can make it. Perhaps you've tried pancakes and the basic white...

cinnamon roll recipe
The Classic Cinnamon Roll Recipe

Learning how to make cinnamon rolls is very easy with this recipe. Perhaps what you'll learn to love about this recipe is how easy it is to adjust the spices and add to it. If you like raisins or nuts, it is so simple to add...