Who knew that Baby Ruth chocolate bars were so good? Did you get the memo? I had my first one ever last month and now I’m worried about my clothes fitting me because let’s just say I’ve had more than one since last month. (I’m maybe worried about my above-average …
Read More »Cinnamon Sugar Palmiers
I love baking things with French names because they make me sound like a better baker than I really am or ever will be. We all know that French = Fancy, and you can’t deny it. Doesn’t the Apple Gateau Breton with Salted Caramel Sauce sound so much better …
Read More »Oatmeal Date Cookies
Dates, huh? Oh yes. If you, like me, love stuffing a good handful of raisins in your mouth- because they’re really just candy dressed as heathy, dried up fruit- then hold on tight. Dates are even better. Remember when I made the Date Squares? (If not, drop everything, go the the …
Read More »White Chocolate Pistachio Cookies
It’s been too long since I’ve put white chocolate and pistachio together (one year, five months, and fourteen days, but who’s obsessing about it or anything?). For this inexplicably long amount of inexcusable time, I am sorry. But I know I’ll redeem myself with this reunion-party-in-a-cookie. I’m a people-pleaser so I’ll …
Read More »Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
Sometimes I surprise myself, and not in a good, surprise-party sort of way. Sometimes I do stupid things, which isn’t news to you (like almost burning down our condo, or regularly burning everything I put in the bottom rack of our devil’s-spawn-of-an-oven, or forgetting the date of my Grandmother’s 101st birthday …
Read More »Green Tea Shortbread with Lemon Curd and Pistachio Brittle
I made this dessert last year when I was trying to (unsuccessfully) impress the people from The Food Network. I wanted (breathlessly) to be on their Spring Baking Challenge and in the process of pretending I was The Baking Shizit, I made a crapload of spring desserts that I’m now ready …
Read More »Spicy Chocolate Mayan Cookies
Fear not the chocolate fire ball; a little spice never hurt any chocoholic (at least not permanently). Mixing savory and weird flavors with chocolate is all the rage these days (remember my Bacon Brownies? I trepidatiously jumped on that bandwagon, if you even consider bacon a daring choice.). I’ve tried chocolate-covered …
Read More »Mint OREO Cookie Balls Recipe for St. Patrick’s Day
Whether you’re hosting a family get together or having fun with your little leprechaun’s, these cookie balls will make a fun and easy treat for St. Patrick’s Day. This no bake recipe is perfect for children who love to be in the kitchen and can help every step of the …
Read More »Fudge Mint Brownies: Perfect Layered Dessert for St. Patrick’s Day
Different flavors remind me of various times of year. For example, anything apple and pumpkin reminds me of fall while peppermint screams winter, especially Christmas. And while cherry and chocolate are perfect for Valentine’s Day, they fall to the wayside after the holiday. Suddenly it is time for mint for St. Patrick’s Day, and …
Read More »Healthy Scotcheroos (Peanut Butter Butterscotch Krispy Treats with Dark Chocolate!)
I absolutely love butterscotch flavor, it’s so intense, warming, and rich, it’s the perfect match for peanut butter and decadent chocolate, yes? ? Yes. These Healthy Scotcheroos have got it all: peanut butter, butterscotch, and dark chocolate. They’re unbelievably sophisticated and unique, and of course, 100% addicting. It’s hard to stop at one! With every …
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