To make these delicious chocolate coffee cupcakes, you need 1/4 cup brewed coffee, 2 tablespoons baking cocoa, 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup unsalted butter, 1/4 cup canola oil, 1 large egg, 1/2 cup buttermilk, 2 tablespoons green food coloring, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, and sprinkles or edible decorations.
Rich and Decadent Coffee Cupcakes with Creamy Frosting
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Quick and Delicious Mint Cream Cookies Recipe
This recipe makes 6 dozen chocolate mint creams using 1 cup of butter, 1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar, 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 teaspoon cream of tartar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and a frosting made with 1/4 cup butter, 2 cups confectioners’ sugar, 2 tablespoons 2% milk, 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract, and green food coloring (optional).
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Brisket Brine: A 10-Day Process to Create a Delicious, Tender Meal
To make corned beef, a brine is made with water, salt, brown sugar, curing salt, peppercorns, allspice, mustard seeds, ginger, cloves, juniper berries, bay leaves, cinnamon sticks, star anise, and ice cubes, then the brisket is submerged in the brine for 10 days, rinsed, and cooked in a roasting pan with carrots, celery, and onions for 5-6 hours.
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By Rachel Besharat Mann, Wesleyan University and Gravity Goldberg, Wesleyan University
5 ways schools have shifted in 5 years since COVID-19
By Rachel Besharat Mann, Wesleyan University and Gravity Goldberg, Wesleyan UniversityPublic school access to high-quality teachers is shrinking, while teen reports of feeling unsafe at school are on the rise.
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State’s Attorney Glasgow announces Joseph Czuba Found Guilty of Hate Crime Murder
Joseph Czuba has been found guilty of First-Degree Murder, Attempt First Degree Murder, Aggravated Battery, and Hate Crime after a jury trial, and is eligible for a mandatory prison sentence of 20 to 60 years to be served at 100% or discretionary life.
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Dear EarthTalk: How do environmentalists feel about RFK Jr.’s oversight of health in the next Trump administration, given his background as an environmental activist lawyer?
RFK Jr. has been criticized for his dangerous views on climate change and his opposition to renewable energy sources, leading many to question his credentials as an environmentalist.
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9 Exercises to Strengthen Your Core and Support Pain-Free Movement
Core strength is essential for overall body stability, pain-free movement, and injury prevention, and can be achieved through exercises such as the side plank, single-arm farmer’s carry, cable wood chops, leg raises, static bird dog, dead bug, plank, butterfly kicks, and suitcase crunch.
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Joliet City Council Approves $75,000 Grant for Route 66 Improvements
The City of Joliet has approved a $75,000 beautification enhancement at Route 66 Park, which includes sidewalk improvements and a 10% alcohol sales income, to promote tourism and celebrate the 100th anniversary of Route 66 next year.
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Legislation aims to help first-time homebuyers
Senate Bill 148 would create tax deductible accounts to help first-time homebuyers save for a down payment, while Senate Republicans are pushing for property tax relief measures to alleviate the burden of rising home prices.
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Lawmakers grill mass transit leaders as clock ticks toward funding ‘cliff’
The Chicago Transit Authority, Metra and Pace face a $771 million funding shortfall in 2026, and lawmakers are proposing various reform plans to address the issue, including empowering the Regional Transportation Authority to coordinate more operations between the agencies.
