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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I dream and drool at the spicy aroma of chai tea.Cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, allspice, nutmeg…So good. SO GOOD!My mouth is watering. (And, these are cookies I’m eventually describing, come on – with both chocolate and white chocolate chips!) My hubby, on the other hand, simply does not care for “the taste of Christmas.”He scoffs…
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Chocolate is delicious. RAW chocolate is THE BEST!Audrey is THE BEST!!! The last two years, let’s all face it, have NOT been the best.Especially for small, artisan, craft, and cultured businesses.Even large chain organizations, restaurants, etc. have had to make cuts, shut down, file bankruptcy, etc.It’s the pits. But, we’re in this together, right? So,…
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I love using sweetened condensed milk as a substitute for eggs and sugar sometimes when I bake. The SCM adds a layer something just a little bit different – it softens the dough and the resulting cookie – and leads to sort of a “cakey” consistency. We all crave crispy cookies at times, other times…
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Well, when you have 30 minutes of free time, what do you do?I bake cookies, of course.Many inquire as to how I work so quickly and why I simply have ingredients on hand.The answer is threefold: I’m a master at baking cookies. I could do this in my sleep – it happens almost daily. I…
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These easy cookies, filled with vanilla bean white chocolate pudding and dark chocolate chunks are chewy, soft, fluffy, and utterly delicious. I struggled with the name – Vanilla Bean White Chocolate Pudding Cookies with Dark Chocolate Chunks – that’s a mouthful.I settled upon Black & White – which is a little misleading.But, in this case…
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Everyone who knows me is fully aware, from deep down in their soul, I like to give out all the sugar: sugar from and for the heart – but I like to give not only ephemeral sweetness, but sweet treat desserts, as well.I never arrive anywhere empty handed, and if you’re invited over to the…
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As the summer sunshine comes to an end for most of the country, I like to keep my eyes on the super bright memories of the spectacular season.And, when I think of summer sunshine, bright yellow lemons, honey, sweet corn, and white chocolate, and sunflower comes to mind. Thus, Honey Sunbutter Lemon Corn White Chocolate…
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Cinnamon cashew butter, you say? With a hint of vanilla?Then, rich, white chocolate pudding?All baked into a cookie?(This truly should be read in the voice of Shel Silverstein).Scratchy, yet so animated. Yes. The answer is yes! I can’t express to you the enigmatic delight that transformed in my kitchen and house as the fragrance and…
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My original plan was to name these cookie gems: Silky Nutter Butter Cookie Puffs. Honestly, these cookie puff gems have nothing at all to do with “Nutter Butter” cookies – the store bought ones you had as a child.The title arises from the fact that the cookies are made of cashew butter and plenty of…
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