Chocolate Hazelnut Cookies

Who doesn’t love absolutely everything about Nutella?Rich, creamy chocolate mixed with smooth ground hazelnuts, slathered and spread over anything and everything in a world of delight – it’s amazing.BUT, Bonne Maman has done it better – with a lighter, more “mousse-like” texture, their version of Hazelnut Chocolate Spread deserves three cheers – maybe even four!…

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Chocolate Berry Fig Cookies

Is that a fig?It’s not a banana, that’s for sure.While the slices of sun-dried figs appear to be slices of dried banana, in these super yummy Chocolate Berry Fig Cookies, don’t be fooled. They are FIG-TASTIC, not banana baked goods. Most people don’t understand how great the union of chocolate and fig are. In fact,…

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Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Walnut Butter Cookies

My sister is not a cookie monster πŸͺIn fact, she’s not much of a dessert fan – just like me πŸ‘―β€β™€οΈ However, I’m proud to announce that this is the SECOND time in recent history where she has taken a bite, and immediately taken another, and another – even complimenting me on the baked goodness…

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Superfood Chocolate Almond Butter Cookies

I don’t often crave chocolate. BUT, when I do, the craving runs deep and wide. It’s primal – and it’s only for the best of the best: SUPERFOOD chocolate – Righteous Cacao. I fell in love with Audrey’s chocolate’s years ago. Oh, that Rose Chocolate – and the Maca Bars (and don’t forget the CBD…

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Cinnamon Toast White Chocolate Blonde Butter Cookies

Perusing the aisles at my local grocery store, I discovered this little jar of cookie magic: Cinnamon Toast Crunch Creamy Cinnamon Spread. I’m quite guilty of roaming the “peanut butter” aisle at the store, googling and drooling over the new, interesting flavors and varieties that seem to show up on a regular basis. While this…

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White Chocolate Crispy M&M Cookies

Call me crazy. I don’t believe I’ve been living under a rock – BUT, “Crispy M&Ms” are a totally new thing for me.I don’t often shop for candy, and if it comes to M&Ms, peanut M&Ms will always have my heart. (I’ll make an exception for the Almond M&M Christmas edition – great childhood memories…

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Brown Sugar Cookies

The MELTED butter, rather than room temperature butter, in this yummy Brown Sugar Cookie recipe increases the chewiness of the cookie – when used just right. It’s like rich molasses and brown sugar – the depth and caramelization and butterscotch flavor – that the melted butter provides. You know, like “brown butter.” The Maillard Reaction:…

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Salted Caramel Walnut Double Chocolate Cookies

“Here, Ashley. I brought you these chocolate chips – we won’t use them. I’m sure you’ll make something great.” “These cookies are awesome. OMG!” That’s all I need. Support and positive feedback.You’ve got me.I’ll keep baking. Just bring me supplies! This time, the cookie goodness includes sea salt caramel walnut butter, and both white chocolate…

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Cinnamon Dark & White Chocolate Chunk Cookies

If you can believe it, it had been almost FOUR whole days since I’d baked cookies.I was in withdrawal. I was in need. I was craving some bake time in the kitchen.Thus, I rose super early, in the winter darkness, and began to bake.I’m considering laying off the cookies in the kitchen, though, what do…

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Cranberry White Chocolate Pecan Cookies

How many days has it been since I’ve baked cookies?One, two, three, even four? Well, that’s WAY too long – my kitchen misses me!Despite the savory sensations that deliver fragrance and aromas throughout the hallways of our building, part of me “believes” the neighbors miss the sweet, baked goods brilliance that typically exudes from our…

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