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This vegan popcorn seasoning will have everyone wanting more! It is a perfect base for experimenting with your favorite flavorings. —Rashanda Cobbins, Milwaukee, Wisconsin The post Vegan Popcorn Seasoning appeared first on Taste of Home. Transfer to a large bowl; add melted butter and remaining ingredients and toss to coat. Continue tossing until popcorn is coated.
I'm often of the opinion that brightly-colored foods look unappetizing. (Remember the Heinz EZ Squirt Blastin' Green ketchup from 2003?) There are exceptions, though. Personally, I'm willing to budge on dessert!
© Anna Łukasiewicz/Getty Images(2) Every time I go out for an ice cream cone, I'm always tempted by the colors of Superman, Blue Moon (Wisconsin's signature flavor) and sherbet. If your kiddos crowd around the gallons of vibrant ice cream at the scoop shop, they'll love this recipe for Cookie Monster ice cream. It's a bright blue hue—and it's full of your favorite cookies!
Cookie Monster Ice Cream Recipe
This dessert recipe, gathered from a post on Reddit, will be your next family favorite. Here's what you'll need!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 1-2 teaspoons vanilla extract, optional
- 1 can (10 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- Blue food coloring
- 10-12 mini Oreo cookies
- 10-12 mini Chips Ahoy cookies
Directions
This recipe is as easy as it gets for homemade ice cream. Just follow the steps below from start to finish, and you'll have a bowl of blue, cookie-filled ice cream—and a group of happy kids—in no time.
Step 1: Whip the cream
Add your two cups of whipping cream to the bowl of a stand mixer and whisk on medium-low for up to 10 minutes, or until frothy peaks begin to form. Be careful not to overmix. If you're using vanilla extract, add it here.
Step 2: Add a pop of color
In a separate bowl, combine your can of condensed milk with as many drops of blue food coloring as desired and mix until evenly combined.
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Step 3: Combine your ingredients
Transfer your brightly colored condensed milk into the whipped cream bowl and stir just until the color is even. When you're done, take a spatula and scoop your mixture into a metal loaf pan.
Step 4: Add your cookies
Take your cookies and place them in the ice cream mixture. Use a knife or spoon to push some down further into the mixture than the others, and try to get them spread out as evenly as possible. When you're done, make sure to flatten the top of your mixture by spreading it evenly with the spatula.
Step 5: Freeze
Cover the pan tightly and pop it in the freezer overnight, or for at least six hours. Once it's frozen, grab an ice cream scoop, spoons and bowls—it's time to eat!
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