Pumpkin pie bars with Nutella create a terrifically tasty twist on the classic pumpkin pie. Perfect for parties, you and you guests are going to love them! “Ummm….honey, did you know I already have canned pumpkin in the pantry? And sweetened condensed milk, too.” It’s always interesting when the Husband tries to bake. […]
17 Insanely Fun S’mores Cakes and Cupcakes
Nothing says summer like s’mores. Celebrate anytime with these 17 amazing s’mores cakes and cupcakes. From simple to stunning, you’re going to love them all! She took an hour to eat a single one. One hour! That’s right, the first time my middle child had her first s’more, she would only take the […]
S’mores Icebox Cake (Perfect for Summer!)
This s’mores icebox cake is a perfect make-ahead, no bake treat for summer parties. You’ll look like a genius for making something so simple yet so decadent! Let’s face it, no one wants to turn on the oven to bake a cake during the hot summer months. But if you have kids with summer […]
Homemade Chocolate Marshmallow Recipe
This homemade chocolate marshmallow recipe combines two delectable ingredients into one soft, pillowy, and tasty treat. Everybody knows that marshmallows are made infinitely better with chocolate. Think about it. What are the BEST ways to eat marshmallows: Dunked in hot chocolate As marshmallow pops Addictive choco-mallow And, of course, you can’t forget s’mores. […]
Shimmery New Year’s Eve Ball Drop Mocktail Garnish
Kids and adults will all love this fun shimmery New Year’s Eve ball drop mocktail garnish for kids. Read on for the best tips to make this delicious decoration. “But it’s fizzy!” whined my then four-year-old daughter. I had brought home a bottle of sparkling apple cider thinking that it would be a […]
Double Decker Triple Stuffed Christmas Brownies
Layered with chocolate and vanilla, and filled with three kinds of candy, stuffed Christmas brownies are an easy and impressive treat to make for a crowd. I like to think of plain brownie batter as a starting point. Sure, sometimes all you want is your basic chocolate brownie, but it’s always fun to […]
Dark Chocolate Gingerbread Bars with Rum
“And quick as a wink, Before he could think, With a snap and a snick,And a lap and a lick, The Gingerbread Man was gone!” – The Gingerbread Man The Gingerbread Man is my 4-year-old’s absolute favorite holiday story. She asks us to read it nightly. My husband hates it with a passion. Thankfully I don’t mind reading […]
Red Velvet and Pistachio Ice Cream Bread Bars
No one will believe you when you tell them how easy it is to make these delicious red velvet pistachio ice cream bread bars! Have you ever had ice cream bread? Have you even heard of ice cream bread? I hadn’t either until browsing Yummly over the summer. Intrigued, I saved it to […]
Java Eggnog Brownies
How do you channel holiday flavor in a brownie? You could add peppermint. It’s classic, and most people love the combination of chocolate and mint. But I’ve got better plans for mint this year. Cranberries are another classic holiday flavor, but let’s all agree that cranberries are best left as the star of any dessert instead […]
Gingerbread Magic Bars
It was the same every Christmas. My father would spend a whole Saturday baking. Some treats might change from year to year, but there were always a few specialties that just had to be made. Buckeyes were requested by everyone, his fudge was melt-in-your-mouth delicious, and then there were always seven layer bars. Or to […]
{12 Days of Holiday Candy) Holiday Bark
So far, this holiday candy series has included pumpkin, peanut butter, toffee, gingerbread, cranberries, egg nog and plenty of chocolate – but no mint. If you Google Christmas or Holiday candies you’ll see a lot of peppermint and candy canes. And you can hardly see a holiday candy roundup that doesn’t include some sort of peppermint bark. […]
Holiday Truffles with a Boozy Twist
The right touch of wine or liquor can take a recipe from good to great. And since chocolate truffles are a classic way to celebrate any holiday or special occasion, combining chocolate and liquor to make these holiday truffles is a natural progression. I wrote about making chocolate truffles a long time ago on this blog, […]
Simply Scrumptious: Choco-Mallow Candy Squares
Move over s’mores! Chocolate and marshmallows combine with a touch of coffee and toasted nuts, to make a candy even adults want to devour. Alright, so as much as I waxed poetic about homemade marshmallows yesterday, that one 8×8 recipe yielded far more marshmallows that I’m interested in eating. And if I let the […]
The Perfect Buckeyes Recipe (Chocolate Peanut Butter Balls)
Buckeyes have been a family tradition since I was a child. Here, I share how we learned to make the perfect Buckeyes recipe year after year. Buckeyes. I can remember looking forward to their presence every Christmas. And when they were finally made, sneaking several of them at a time. These yummy treats […]
{12 Days of Holiday Candy} Pumpkin Gingerbread Truffles
Get your pumpkin spice fix with these two delicious pumpkin truffles recipes: pumpkin gingerbread truffles and pumpkin cream cheese truffles. Are you tired of pumpkin yet? If you are, I’m sorry to say that this post just might put you over the top. Maybe I did a good job avoiding too much pumpkin spice […]
Death by Chocolate Cookies Recipe
When I was asking people what cookies they wanted me to make for my cookie platter this year, I got a lot of classics (chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, sugar) and even a couple more complex (Samoas). Well, those were all requests from co-workers. The Husband had to go and get cute on me. ”Why don’t […]
Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
Guys…I’ve always said I’m not much of a chocolate person, but these double chocolate cookies could very well change my mind. Even though they’re ALL ABOUT THE CHOCOLATE, they still meet my requirements for the perfect cookie: 1. A good balance of flavor 2. Crispy around the edges, and 3. Perfectly soft […]
Chocolate Chip Cookie Sandwiches
Try chocolate chip cookie sandwiches filled with rich Swiss meringue buttercream frosting. They’re sweet treats worthy of a glass of milk and a quiet moment. As far as I’m concerned, chocolate chip cookies are the the quintessential cookie. It was a couple years ago that I found my very favorite recipe, and never […]
Samoas Copycat Recipe
No more waiting for those special boxes every spring. This Samoas copycat recipe tastes just like everybody’s favorite Girl Scout Cookie! Every spring, when I should be getting into shape for bathing suit season, my nemesis comes out. Girl Scout cookies. Between the little entrepreneurs at the grocery store, or their ‘helpful’ parents […]
12 Days of Christmas Cookie Recipes
The Christmas season has officially arrived. Are you stressed yet? Christmas is my favorite holiday of the year; but it can get so stressful. Some people deal with the stress by shopping, others by drinking. Some just ignore reality and wait until the last minute to do anything. I bake. It may not be good […]
Chocolate Phantasmagoria…Decadence in Cake Form
Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a fantastic Mother’s Day. We went out on Saturday night for an indulgent meal, and I enjoyed roasted duck and chocolate cake afterward. Speaking of chocolate cake, I had the pleasure of baking a delicious version for a co-worker recently, aptly named Chocolate Phantasmagoria. Phantasmagoria. Fan-taz-ma-Gor-ee-ah. How about just […]
{Inspiration in Action} Chocolate Chip Cookies
Who doesn’t like chocolate chip cookies? They are a personal favorite of mine; and a serious weakness at that. That said, I’m picky. While the Husband has no problem devouring some Chips Ahoy…I’d rather hold out for a freshly baked version. To me, the perfect chocolate chip cookie has to be sweet, soft, loaded with […]
Death by Chocolate
About twenty years ago, Marcel Desaulniers at the Trellis restaurant in Williamsburg, VA created a new chocolate dessert that took everyone by storm. It was and is the ultimate chocolate cake; basically combining every single chocolate dessert into one incredibly rich and decadent cake. It takes no less than two days to make, and requires […]
{Foodie Friday} A Sweet for Your Sweetie
As if Tuesday’s post didn’t already have enough chocolaty goodness; I recently took some time to tackle my first foodie goal of 2011 – homemade chocolate truffles! Mmmmm….chocolate! Because they just look so good ultra close! I used a recipe I found on the Joy of Baking website; and a blend of artisanal dark chocolate […]