I had borrowed two extra cake pans from the neighbor in order to create my two different colored Gender Reveal Cakes – you’ll read the story in a few days – both berry cakes were fabulous.Anyway, I needed SIX cake pans for the project, and only had four at home.My neighbors across the hall are…
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Peanut Butter Swirl Chocolate Brittle Brownies 2 1/2 cups white sugar2/3 cups bittersweet chocolate, chopped1 1/2 cup all purpose flour2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1/2 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. sea salt 1 cup butter, melted4 large eggs1 tsp. vanilla extract1 cup smooth peanut butter Combine all the dry ingredients and mix well. Set…
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Both of the recipients of these dark, double chocolate cherry cookie gems responded with high-pitched glee: “Chocolate and cherry is my very favorite combination!! Thank you!” Well, there you go. Chocolatey. Lots of cherry. Plenty of chewiness. Double Chocolate Cherry Cookies Double Chocolate Cherry Cookies 1 stick (8 Tbs. butter), room temperature1 cup dark chocolate…
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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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Extra Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Fudge Brownie Pie 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar3/4 cup all-purpose flour2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1/2 cup powdered sugar1 1/2 cups dark chocolate chips3/4 tsp. sea salt2 large eggs1 1/2 cups chocolate hazelnut butter (Nutella), slightly softened1/2 cup light olive oil2 Tbs. water1/2 tsp. vanilla extract Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.Lightly spray an 9″ round quick release cheesecake pan with cooking spray and line it with parchment paper. Spray the parchment…
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I actually wanted to bake this pie for Thanksgiving this year. However, I was “vetoed,” due to the fact that three other pies would be awaiting the 12 guests (no COVID judgement, we are all family). Thus, I chose to make this pie and divvy up among neighbors.Yes, I have a love-hate relationship with my…
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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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I honestly believe I have a disease: cooking baking disease. I CANNOT STOP.I DO have an addictive personality, in every, way, shape, or form. I like my habits, my rituals, and my routines.But this disease is none of those – it’s a compulsion to bake.I just want to bake every.single.day. And, cookies seem to sit…
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They are creamy. They are crunchy. They are sweet. They are silky. They are dark and dense, yet they are also unbelievably light as a feather.You’ll want to eat them all! They are Brazilian Chocolate Truffles: Brigadeiro! I saw a friend living in Italy post a photos of these in Instagram and knew immediately this…
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Of course I intended for these cookies to bake out flat, meld together, and then cut them into crispy square cookie flats.Of course I did.Go ahead and believe that. But, you also MUST believe that the taste and texture of these Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Square Cookie Flats is absolutely perfect.They are crunchy and crispy. They…
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