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A spooky treat for Halloween night. (Trinity Flaten / The Talon News)

Vampire Bite Shirley Temple

Katy Atkins, Craft and Recipe Specialist October 31, 2019

This spin on the classic Shirley Temple will keep your Halloween season from "sucking."   Ingredients: Lemon-Lime Soda Grenadine Cherries Plastic Vampire Teeth Straw or Dropper...

The final result tasted good, but the macarons were too soft and cracked on top because we did not let them rest long enough before putting them in the oven. In the future, we plan to include caramel colored food coloring and let the macarons rest longer. (Andrew Fritz/ The Talon News)

Macaron Madness

Jaclyn Harris, Director of Web and Print October 18, 2019

Our staff is head over heels for macarons. Unfortunately, the only shops that sell macarons are either too expensive or too far of a drive, so three staff members, Ashlynn Roberts, Andrew Fritz and Jaclyn...

A new recipe for delicious summer frozen treats. (Karina Navarro / The Talon News)

Summer Snack: All-Natural Popsicles

Karina Navarro, Reporter May 29, 2019

Want something cold and refreshing to eat on a hot Texas day? These all-natural popsicles will definitely help you beat the heat. All you need is: Spinach Green Apple Pineapple Watermelon ...

Samoa Bundt Cake

Samoa Bundt Cake

Claire Burkett, Reporter March 26, 2019

Ingredients - Butter, for pan - All-purpose flour, for pan - 1 box vanilla cake mix, plus ingredients called for on box - 1 c. caramel, warmed slightly and divided - 2 c. heavy cream - 16 oz. semisweet...

Claire Burkett bakes strawberry oatmeal bars at Argyle High School on February 27, 2019. (Claire Burkett/ The Talon News)

Strawberry Oatmeal Bars

Claire Burkett, Reporter February 28, 2019

Ingredients 1 3/4 sticks salted butter, cut into pieces, plus more for greasing pan 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cup oats 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon...

Claire Burkett bakes red velvet cake bites at Argyle High School on January 25, 2019. (Faith Stapleton/ The Talon News)

Red Velvet Cake Bites

Claire Burkett, Senior Reporter January 30, 2019

Ingredients 1 (15.25 ounce) box red velvet cake mix 1 1/4 cups water (listed on cake box) 3 eggs (listed on cake box) 1/2 cup vegetable oil (listed on cake box) 1 (16 ounce) package...

Triple layer brookies sit in front of the Christmas tree on November 29, 2018 at Country Lakes in Argyle, TX. (Faith Stapleton/The Talon News)

Triple Layer Holiday Brookies

Claire Burkett, Senior Reporter December 12, 2018

Ingredients 1 pouch (17.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix 1 tablespoon unsweetened baking cocoa 1/2 cup butter, softened  2 teaspoons Betty Crocker™ red gel food color 1 egg 1 tablespoon...

These donut holes are a great way to spice up the fall season. (Claire Burkett/ The Talon News)

Cinnamon and Sugar Pumpkin Spice Doughnut Holes

Claire Burkett, Reporter October 25, 2018

Ingredients Pumpkin Doughnut Holes 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp baking powder 1/2 tsp salt 1 tsp ground cinnamon* 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg* ...

Students enjoy "No bake" bars at Argyle High School on Apr. 12, 2018 in Argyle, TX. (Jake Pool/The Talon News)

No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Crunch Bars

Claire Burkett, Reporter April 12, 2018

Ingredients 3 cups of rice crispy cereal 1 ½  cups of semi sweet chocolate chips 1 cups of Peanut Butter ½ cup of maple syrup ¼ cup coconut oil   Instructions Line an...

Cinnamon sugar knots are a great breakfast or dessert recipe. (Claire Burkett/The Talon News)

Cinnamon Sugar Knots

Claire Burkett, Reporter February 20, 2018

Ingredients Cinnamon Sugar Knots 1/4 cup butter 1 cup milk 2 tablespoon instant yeast* 2 tablespoons honey** 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 large egg 3-3 ½ cups all-purpose...

Oatmeal raisin (outside rows) and sweet-and-salty (inside row) oatmeal energy bites are a healthy after school snack. (Miranda Downe / The Talon News)

Oatmeal Energy Bites Two Ways

Miranda Downe, Managing Editor February 2, 2018

As the new year drags on, so do new year's resolutions— many of which include starting a healthier lifestyle. It's easy to cheat on healthy eating and pick up a bag of chips or candy. However, these...

Students enjoy holiday cookie bars at Argyle High School on Dec. 14, 2017 in Argyle, TX. (Jake Pool/The Talon News)

Christmas M&M Cookie Bars

Claire Burkett, Reporter December 15, 2017

Ingredients 2 sticks of butter, at room temperature 1 cup of granulated sugar 1 cup of firmly packed golden brown sugar 3 large eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons of pure vanilla extract 3 cups of...

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