In a medium saucepan, combine the sugar and sour cream. Cook 5 minutes over medium heat. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and nuts until coated. Pour out onto wax paper to cool. Submitted by Ruth Beck, Archbold
Sweet Treats
Chocolate Pretzel Beer Toffee
Toffee In a large pot over high heat add sugar, butter and 1/2 cup beer. Stir until the mixture begins to boil. Allow the mixture to boil untouched until it starts to darken and thicken, about 4-5 minutes. If you…
Gluten-Free Chocolate Chip Cookies
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Stir gluten-free flour with baking soda and salt; set aside. Beat butter with sugar and brown sugar at medium speed until creamy. Add vanilla and eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed until…
Sweet and Spiced Maple Popcorn Snack
Salt, a little spice and lots of crunch make this an irresistible treat. Pair with our Maple Bourbon Splash for a great Happy Hour with friends.
Frozen Strawberry Yogurt
This fresh, frosty treat doesn’t call for any special equipment, just a few stirs throughout the afternoon that result in a smooth and creamy texture.
Maple Roasted Hicans
When you find hicans, be sure to adorn them with the simple ingredients in this recipe so the true flavor shines through. Pecans or walnuts can be substituted, but hicans are worth the search.
Intensely Chocolate Torte
Ohio’s wine industry was built on sweet wines from varietals like Niagara, Concord and Catawba and although winemakers are introducing more European-style dry wines, Ohioans still love their sweet wines. This sugary little white wine is 100 percent Niagara and labeled and named after Edith, the last of 130 dairy cows to be sold from Maize Valley’s dairy herd. Sips of sweet red wines are wonderful with chocolate desserts.
Buttery Shortbreads
One of the best ways to showcase the taste of naturally sweet pure butter is in a shortbread cookie. Simple to make, they require only four ingredients and a light touch. Minimal handling of the dough will reward you with a finely pored cookie that has a tender, crumbly texture.
Affogato
An Italian dessert, affogato is a coffee float for grownups that’s equally decadent and simple. Use the best ice cream you can find as well as a premium brew like Crimson Cup, roasted and ground in Columbus.
Fresh Strawberry Pie
This pie includes a thin layer of cream cheese with the homemade filling.