I’ve long been a fan of chocolate and raisins together. This may seem like an incredibly unlikely combination, but it is, indeed, delicious. And, with the earthy, hearty addition of sweet bran, the combination morphs into something rather magical. Chocolate Raisin Bran Breakfast Bread Chocolate Raisin Bran Breakfast Bread 1 box chocolate cake mix1 box…
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Sometimes you want a brownie. Sometimes you want a blondie.You decide.I suppose there may be a preference for ginger too – gingie 🤷🏼♀️In which case, Candied Ginger Cinnamon Shortbread is your jam. But, if you’re a chocolate – brownie – truffle – baked goods – cake – cookie – lover (or, really, just a human…
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Maybe a “rerun” or re-visit to previous recipes, but I always do something just a little bit different!And, who can go wrong with another beautiful and delectable batch of gooey Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Banana Bread!?! 🐵🍌🍫🥜🙊 Chocolate Peanut Butter Chip Banana Bread 4 Tbs. butter, melted and cooled3 super ripe bananas2 large eggs1/3 cup…
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So, since I bake SO often (almost daily for the sweet treats + dinner [yes, definitely everyday, but not always blog-worthy]), I tend to “force feed.”My hope is to please, satisfy, and delight. And, food is my love language. I’m a Mama Bear, a nurturer, and I tend to channel my non-existent Italian grandmother and…
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With leftover cherries and chocolate from the Dark Chocolate Cherry Whip Pie, I believed I had a great idea: Chocolate Cherry Pie Cookies.It really WAS a great idea, except for the fact that when the partially frozen cherries baked, the exuding moisture led to MORE than a baking fail. Yes, #bakingfail #pinterestfail #cookiefail 😂🤣😂Pretty hilarious.I…
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Sometimes you really just need some peanut butter (or almond butter) and chocolate, and you need it in the form of fresh, warm, artisanal bread! Nothing too sweet. Nothing too intense. Just right, Goldilocks. Chocolate Almond Butter Bread 1 cup warm water 2 Tbs. raw sugar 1 1/2 tsp. dry active yeast 3 1/4 cups…
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One the weekend at The Cabin with friends, I was challenged, once again, to create a “new” type of bread. I’m always up for a challenge, as you know. I LOVE competition…and I LOVE checking items off the list and designating items as “mission accomplished.” I suppose you may surmise that I simply love winning!…
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