While we may not be able to celebrate Easter in our traditional manners, such as gatherings at church, a meal with families, Easter Egg hunts and more. let me share some easy and tasty treats you can make for your homebound family this Easter with a sweet company right here in the state of Ohio – Velvet Ice Cream.
Velvet Vanilla Ice Cream and Peanut M & M Sugar Cookie Nests:
Ingredients:
- Velvet Vanilla Ice Cream
- 1 1/3 cup butter-flavored shortening
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 4½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 5 oz of Pastel Peanut M&M’s
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease two 12-count cupcake pans.
- With an electric mixer, beat the shortening with the sugars until light and fluffy. Slowly add in the eggs and vanilla.
- In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, salt and baking soda. Slowly add dry ingredients into the wet until combined.
- Using an ice cream dipper, scoop cookie dough into the prepared cupcake pans. Pressing into the center of dough to form the shape of the nests.
- Bake cookie nests for 10 – 12 minutes. Let nests cool completely before removing from the pan.
- Scoop Vanilla Velvet Ice Cream into the cups and serve with Pastel Peanut M&M’s.
You can find more recipes and information on Velvet Ice Cream here.
About Velvet Ice Cream:
Since 1914, Velvet Ice Cream has been family owned and operated in Utica, OH. Our premium craft ice cream, with its signature velvety texture, has grown to be a staple in homes throughout central Ohio and across the region (OH, KY, WV, MI, IN). With a long tradition of supporting local communities, organizations and a steadfast commitment to giving back, Velvet Ice Cream supports many organizations like: Pelotonia, the Utica Sertoma, Adopt-A-Highway, Licking County Humane Society and others.
***The Giveaway***
1 winner will receive Velvet Ice Cream Prize Pack (pictured above)!
Giveaway is open to US Residents, ages 18+ years of age (limited to one entrant per household).
The giveaway ends 04/17/20.
Simply follow the Rafflecopter entry form below for your chance to win.
Be sure to return tomorrow to complete the daily entries!
Good luck!
