By definition, Monster Cookies are, well monstrous. They’re supposed to be huge, and also filled with every delicious ingredient you can dream up. I am thinking you could easily substitute half of the M&Ms and/or chocolate chips for another type of bite sized or chopped candy bar, raisins, coconut, chopped nuts, peanut butter or white […]
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Frozen Yogurt Recipe
If there’s two things in this world I love it’s ICE CREAM and COOKIES. These two powerful forces combine into the simplest frozen treat you ever did make. No ice cream machine or churning necessary! You like cookie dough, right? Tell me you like the spoon after whipping up some cookies. You do, right? I […]
Chunky Chewy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe (aka “Just Eat Them Cookies”)
While these cookies are quite similar to these Cowboy Cookies or these Crunchy Cowboy Oatmeal Cookies, they are uniquely buttery and delightfully chewy. I made half a batch of these cookies for our small gathering of teens at our weekly book club, and the entire plate was devoured by the end the of the hour. […]
Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Blondies Recipe
You should know by now that I am lover of all things dessert, specifically if it involves chocolate and peanut butter. I don’t distinguish between “good better and best” very often, but these blondie bars soared to the TOP of my list of Favorite Desserts of All Time. (What else is on that list, you […]
No-Bake Chewy Chocolate Granola Bars Recipe
I am a sucker for anything remotely healthy, yet sweet and reasonably filling. These granola bars fit the bill (and they were the perfect option for our weekend camping trip). In just minutes your pan of granola bars is firming up on the counter top–less time than it would take to run to the store […]
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Brownies Recipe
Ever since my friend Sheryl first shared with me her freshly made cookie dough brownies, I knew I had to make this recipe! I am a cookie dough lover, and have been known to bake a batch of cookies just because I’d like to eat some cookie dough. No joke. Well, this recipe is much […]
Crunchy Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe
I have always loved the combination of mint with chocolate. But I wasn’t convinced that crunchy candy canes would be a good addition to the already-perfect chocolate chip cookie. I am so glad I was wrong. :) Kevin and I have been thoroughly loving this variation of a favorite recipe. The crunchiness of the candy […]
Rich Hot Chocolate Recipe
If you want something warm and decadent in these cold, winter months, this rich hot chocolate is the place to go. Simple ingredients. Easy to make. You’ll be snuggled up on a couch under your warmest afghan in no time. Rich Hot Chocolate Recipe recipe adapted from simplyrecipes.com Serves 1 Ingredients 1 cup milk 1/4 […]
Bittersweet Chocolate Chip and Toffee Cookie Recipe
This grown-up version of everyone’s favorite chocolate cookie is just delightful. With the added bite of the bittersweet chocolate and the crunchy sweetness of the toffee, your guests will be amazed by how the plain-old-chocolate chip cookie was transformed into something memorable. Online baking and pastry classes offer aspiring chefs an artful outlet for creating updated versions of […]
Peppermint Bittersweet Chocolate Fudge Recipe
If you’re anything like me, you LOVE fudge. :) I never imagined making my own would be so easy. This delicious chocolate fudge came together in less than 5 minutes. Can’t beat that. And the mix of semi-sweet and bittersweet chocolate a more distinct flavor. Less overwhelmingly sweet and more cultured. :) Peppermint Bittersweet Chocolate […]