Extra Dark Chocolate Hazelnut Fudge Brownie Pie

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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Dark Chocolate Cherry Whip Pie

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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Peanut Butter Graham Chocolate Cake Stack

Insides: rarely, but surely, there are leftover cake “insides,” when you’re a baker, particularly when you are a baker of “surprise” cakes.So, after a Peanut Butter Vanilla Graham Cake stuffed with surprise rainbow marshmallows, I had a few layers of leftover Peanut Butter Vanilla Graham Cake. Thus, I slathered the layers with smooth and creamy…

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Silky Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies

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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Chocolate Cinnamon Raisin Peanut Butter Cookies

So many folks dismiss the magnificence of the combination of chocolate with both cinnamon and, yes, raisins. It really is meant to be – in a sweet treat – crunchy, chewy, spicy, and with peanut butter as well, nice and creamy. Chocolate Cinnamon Raisin Peanut Butter Cookies Chocolate Cinnamon Raisin Peanut Butter Cookies 8 Tbs….

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Peanut Butter Chocolate Bar Crunch Cookies

I left the cookie dough out on the counter while I was running errands and at yoga and my husband sent me a text:“Unrelated, sometimes the barometric pressure can make the cookie dough batch look like a few scoops are missing – that is simply a trick of nature. And, I’ve heard that a spoon…

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Triple Chocolate Sea Salt Cheesecake

At three o’clock on a Friday afternoon, my neighbor texted me, “Can you have a yummy dessert ready for five ladies by five o’clock tomorrow evening?” Uh, “Yes!” Of course I can.I actually had been stewing on this idea for a recipe for about four days and was elated to have the opportunity to create,…

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Cinnamon Raisin Chocolate Pecan Cream Pie

I needed a “thank you” gift. – More than just a card, a “thank you pie,” to be precise.The Wine Gallery does SO very much for me, I simply had to reciprocate.And, my method of love, adoration, and appreciation, always comes in the form of food. Some like chocolate, some prefer cinnamon raisin. Everyone adores…

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Oatmeal Chocolate Chunk Square Cookie Flats

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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Chocolate Chai Spiced Cream Pie

So, this may just be the best pie you’ve ever had.Do you like chocolate? Of course.Do you love chai spice? Yes, you do. Admit it.Do you LOVE vanilla cream cheese frosting? Um, we all do.And, you can’t resist pie, right? Don’t like. Everyone loves pie, especially pie CRUST!! With a homemade pie crust (best ever…

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