Mint Chocolate Cookie Dough Brownies

I'm getting ready for the holidays and trying out a few new recipes. I'm also 19 weeks pregnant soooo yeah...I'm making a bunch of stuff for my cravings. No, I don't over indulge. I'll probably eat about two of these brownies, but they satisfied my craving for chocolate mint :) I made these on a Saturday night and then tried them out on Sunday morning (haha...great breakfast). They needed time to set in the fridge. So next time, I'll make them in the afternoon if I want them that night. 

Hope you enjoy!

Hot Chocolate Marshmallow Stuffed Cookies

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White Chocolate & Pumpkin Snickerdoodles

It's that time of year folks. When I yearn for cool weather. To pull out all my boots. Slip into fleece tights and wear leg warmers around the house. When the crock pot comes out. When I start stocking up on pumpkin every time I go to the store. When my house always smells of something Fall. Pumpkins, caramel, apples, cinnamon. To kick off Fall 2014, I bring you....

White Chocolate & Pumpkin Snickerdoodles.

Reese's & Chocolate Marshmallow Smore's Bars

I love some ooey gooey smore's as much as anyone....but I hate having to make a fire just to have them. Plus...they really are kind of messy. Sooo, I've got a grown up version!

If you can't find the chocolate marshmallows you see below...just get a second jar of marshmallow fluff. I made a double batch (9x13 pan) but I'm including the single bath recipe.

Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip Muffins

So one morning I was lying in bed checking out all the happenings on Facebook (like I do every morning)...and I stumbled across a yummy photo of chocolate muffins. I also noticed I had all the ingredients on hand. Soooooo I jumped up, put on some clothes and made some pretty delicious breakfast muffins. 

It was an easy recipe and took less than 45 minutes from start to end.

Enjoy!

Peanut Butter & Macadamia Nut Oatmeal Cookies

Nom Nom Nom! I haven't used oatmeal in cookies in years...and I'm not sure if I've ever used peanut butter...but DAAAAAMMMMNNN!

There is a slight crunch on the outside and lots of soft, chewy, goodness on the inside. Nothing worse than a hard cookie!

Catch-up Time!!

So we all know how the holidays can be....soooo much to do and so little time!! I planned on posting recipe after delicious recipe throughout the holidays, but of course I had to go and get sick. I've got a big back log of photos to be edited and posts to be made.

Here is a quick run down of what to expect!

Kick-Ass Corn Dip
Peanut Butter & Macadamia Nut Oatmeal Cookies
Pesto Broccoli Chicken Pasta
Chocolate Chocolate Chip Breakfast Muffins
Spinach & Artichoke Stuffed Mushrooms
Bacon Clam Chowder
Chicken Fried Rice
Meatballs & Homemade Marinara
Bacon Wrapped Brown Sugar Smokies
A couple freezer-ready marinades

and maybe a few more yummy things.

Stay tuned!!

Italian Wedding Cookies

So every year when I was growing up, my little Italian great grandmother would make a bunch of different cookies for Christmas. Then she would separate them into boxes and give one to each household in our family. My absolute favorite ones were the Italian wedding cookies. And they are one of my favorite memories from being little.

Now these cookies go by many names; Russian Teacakes, Mexican Wedding Cookies, Almond Butter Cookies, etc. But I always refer to them as Italian Wedding Cookies. They are not soft and chewy. They are a drier cookie that doesn't expand much when cooking. This is awesome if you want to make a bunch in a short period of time (you fit more on the pan). I also make them smaller so that I can just pop them in my mouth.

Double Berry Breakfast Cake

Ahhhhh....I love coming up with tasty breakfast treats. I'm one of those people that craves something salty and sweet in the morning (like bacon and cinnamon rolls). I try to keep our "big" breakfasts to one a week though, just so we aren't packing away too much extra fat and calories on the weekends.

So here you go...Double Berry Breakfast Cake

Peanut Butter & Toffee Pudding Cookies

In my attempts to help a "helpless in the kitchen" friend, I came across the concept of pudding cookies. I was assuming they would be much easier for someone who is not that comfy with baking. They were simple to make, but I bake all the time. So alas...my search for a really easy cookie recipe continues. At least she liked them when I brought them in for a tasting though!

May I present to you...

Peanut Butter & Toffee Pudding Cookies!

Pumpkin Cupcakes with Salted Caramel Butter Cream Frosting

I love love love fall and anything having to do with turning leaves, sweaters, hot cocoa, football, crisp mornings, and of course PUMPKIN!!!!! 

I decided to try a pumpkin cupcake with a Salted Caramel Butter Cream Frosting. It's not my normal type of frosting, but it was quite amazing. 

FYI, I made a quarter-sized batch so that I could make 6 cupcakes and try the recipe without wasting ingredients if I didn't like it. But I loved it, so I'll definitely make it again.

This photo shows the ingredients for the cupcake batter.

~ Ingredients ~

The Perfect Cookie (Bonus: "Cookies for two" recipe!)

Ok. So if you know me, you know I love love love cookies! And I just happen to stumble upon the perfect recipe last year. Seriously. Every time I tried to make cookies before, they came out too flat, too salty, or too done (a crispy cookie is a crappy cookie). I love big, soft baked cookies. I thought about not sharing my most perfect recipe...buttttttttt, I decided that I should share the wealth so that I am no longer solely responsible for bringing cookies everywhere. Plus, this recipe is really really easy!

Make sure to check the bottom of this for the "cookies for two" breakdown :)

Salted Caramel Brown Butter Snickerdoodles

Hello hello everyone!

So I've never written a blog before but I keep getting told that my recipes need to go somewhere (besides Facebook that is). I'm sure that there will be plenty of typos in my posts, possibly even some vulgar or profane language, and maybe even a few posts that are profound ;). Sorry in advance. I'm not the classiest lady.

My first recipe will be one of my new favorites that combines two of my all-time favorites...Salted Caramel and Cookies!

I introduce Salted Caramel Brown Butter Snickerdoodles! Wife made, husband approved :)