I love these brownies, because they are quick and easy and can be made in one pan. I make them often and sometimes vary them up with marshmallows or caramel. 1 4-oz Ghirardelli Semi-Sweet Chocolate Baking Bar 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter 1 cup firmly packed light or dark brown sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract… Continue reading Everyday Brownies
Category: Desserts
Pecan Pie Bars
Bites of goodness, instead of the pie. We had two new dessert items on the menu for our Thanksgiving feast. I made these yummy bars. Close your eyes and imagine freshly baked shortbread topped with homemade pecan pie. Ok, open your eyes and start baking! We like this as an alternative to traditional pecan pie.… Continue reading Pecan Pie Bars
Dulce De Leche-Filled Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies
I made this recipe for the first time on Thanksgiving 2013 - it's a winner! Makes about 24 sandwiches (48 cookies) 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 1 cup sugar 3/4 cup Dutch process cocoa powder (I used a mix of Dutch and non-Dutch, and it worked!) 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 egg… Continue reading Dulce De Leche-Filled Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies
Cream of Coconut Cake
Social media has become a resourceful outlet for new recipes. Shirley posted this recipe on Facebook last week. Thankfully, Debbie made it within a couple of days for her dinner group. The results are in. It is a keeper. Need a quick and easy dessert? 5 ingredients makes this an economical bite of sweetness! 1… Continue reading Cream of Coconut Cake
Sugared Cranberries
There are slightly different variations and uses for this recipe. All great. The recipe I use comes from an old edition of Cooking Light. They taste as good as they look. The sugared cranberries will stand alone, serve with cheesecake, a great garnish for cocktails, or sprinkled on a cookie platter. 2 cups granulated sugar… Continue reading Sugared Cranberries
Fall Snack Mix
Fall football, day trips, camping, fall parties at your child's school, Friday night movies at home....Bring on the snack mix. My family is a fan of anything that is a snack and mixed. Sugary and Salty mixes are tops. Adrienne made this wonderful mix last Fall for a trip to the Northwest. We carried ziploc… Continue reading Fall Snack Mix
Kirk’s Favorite Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
This cake is incredible, but it's not quick. I generally split it up between two days, one to make the cake and another to frost and glaze. If your husband loves chocolate and peanut butter like mine does, please make this for him. Because you're a giver. If his birthday isn't coming up, make it… Continue reading Kirk’s Favorite Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake
Peanut Butter Tart (Pie)
July 4th 2009 will forever be etched in my mind. God Bless America and God Bless this Peanut Butter Tart. I received Wife of the Year because of this find. Guests come in from out of town and wa-la, a not good, but great pie makes its way to the fridge. Juliet brings one of… Continue reading Peanut Butter Tart (Pie)
Chocolate Chess Pie
Think Buttermilk or Chess Pie with chocolate. My first love is a good cake or pie. Kendra is the queen and very accomplished cookie maker. I have made this Choclate Chess Pie countless times and have served it with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. The recipe is from a very old cookbook, Lone Star… Continue reading Chocolate Chess Pie
Giant Chocolate-Toffee Cookies
These are so good! I made them for my annual cookie exchange one year, and so they hold a special place in my heart. 1/2 cup all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 pound bittersweet (not unsweetened) or semisweet chocolate, chopped 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butte 1 3/4 cups (packed)… Continue reading Giant Chocolate-Toffee Cookies
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