DIY: Homemade Vanilla Extract Recipe
Ingredients
- Two years ago: Macaroni and Cheese Casserole
- Three years ago: Salted Double Chocolate Peanut Butter Cookies
- Four years ago: Perfect Scrambled Eggs
- Six years ago: Peanut Butter Dog Treats
- DIY: Homemade Vanilla Extract
- Yield: 8 ounces
View Full Recipe at Brown Eyed Baker
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