Remember these Peanut Butter Pretzel Chocolate Chip cookies? Well, they are a hot commodity in these parts. People just can’t get enough of their goodness. I’m so excited everyone loves them! One my teens requested a cookie cake (bar cookies) of this cookie batter for her birthday. I excitedly obliged. I’m not sure I’ve ever […]
Peanut Butter Cup Rice Krispies Treats
Right before youth group on Sunday I realized we should be celebrating my husband’s birthday, as it was coming up that week. Eeek! I asked him what he was craving and he said “peanut butter.” Awesome. I’m totally a fan (of my husband and of peanut butter). I quickly searched my favorite recipe blogs and […]
Coffee Ice Cream
If you like coffee or enjoy the occasional coffee flavoring in a frappuccino then you will LOVE this ice cream. This is the first time I have (successfully) made a custard-based ice cream and man! it is totally worth the extra time and effort. The addition of the egg yolks to the heavy cream creates […]
Pumpkin Butterscotch Cookies
I would agree with Annie–these cookies will never win a beauty contest. But despite their drab color palette, these cookies live up to their pumpkin color and flavor. Cakey, sweet, and just the right amount of spice, I recommend you give these little babies a try this harvest season. (Just don’t overbake! Mine were a not […]
Peanut Butter Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies
This recipe is truly an original recipe. It was inspired by my love of chocolate. my love of pretzels. my love of peanut butter. and my love of any combination of those previously listed items. I wanted to whip up a batch of cookies to celebrate with our Bible Quizzers before they head to […]
Spiced Apple Cake
I couldn’t resist this delicious recipe from Joy the Baker when considering what to contribute to our church potluck. It was perfect. Apples. Spice. and Cake. My favorite things. And who can resist a pretty bundt cake. *Almost* too adorable to eat. When I finally got to grab a fork I have to say, I […]
Ultimate Ginger Cookies
Do NOT attempt to make or eat these cookies if you don’t really love ginger. Ginger is a strong, pungent root which is unmistakable. People either love it or hate it. If you’re in the latter category, run! If you’re in the former, then hold onto your hats. This is like a ginger or molasses […]
Butternut Squash Pie
I had three huge butternut squash sitting on my counter generously given to us by neighbors. Here’s my thing about this vegetable–I really like the flavor, but the texture kills me. Butternut squash soup is delish, but it pretty much gags me. Sorry, but it’s true. So I wanted a way to use the vegetable […]
Chocolate Ice Cream, Philadelphia Style*
*David Lebovitz explains that Philadelphia Style ice cream differs from classic French style ice cream in that it does not begin with an egg yolk custard base. This ice cream is chocolate heaven. Because of the unsweetened chocolate used, it’s the perfect amount of bitterness remaining even after the addition of sugar. If you […]
Thick and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies
I thought I had found the perfect chocolate chip cookie recipe. And, honestly, I still don’t think I’ll ever meet a chocolate chip cookie I don’t like. But nonetheless, you must disregard all previous claims I’ve made about chocolate chip cookies. These. are. the. most. amazing. chocolate. chip. cookies. EVER. The recipe comes from Baking Illustrated […]