Healthy Peanut Butter Banana Cookies

I was putting together a package for one of my favorite missionaries and I asked her mom what she would like and her mom said she had requested no sugary treats for Christmas.  Wow!  What to do?  So I found this recipe online and it looked ok so I gave it a go.  Bob and … Continue reading

Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Oreo Tart

This was dessert after Thanksgiving dinner yesterday, it was everything I dreamed it would be and more. 1 package Oreos (36 cookies) 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, divided 2/3 cup packed brown sugar 1 1/4 cups heavy whipping cream, divided 1 (12 oz) bag dark chocolate candy melts 1  Crush Oreos with food processor.  Stir … Continue reading

Chocolate Caramel Coconut Cookies

There is a bakery near me called “The Sweet Tooth Fairy” and they make their version of the Girl Scout Samoa cookie that is to die for!  However, they only have it occasionally, not all the time.  I dream about that cookie so imagine how excited I was to find this knockoff recipe for the … Continue reading

Quadruple Chocolate Naked Cake

It was Zach’s 29th birthday on Saturday so I created this chocolate filled extravaganza as part of his birthday feast!  It was decadent! 2 layers chocolate cake prepared with this recipe mousse/frosting filling layer 1 small box instant chocolate pudding mix 1/3 cup powdered sugar 1 cup milk 4 oz whipped cream cheese 8 oz … Continue reading

Death By Chocolate Cookie Bars

I’m not gonna lie, I’m eating one of these for second breakfast while I type this post.  They are delicious!  And easy!  And did I mention delicious? You should try them.  Right now!  What are you waiting for? GO! 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 (3.9 oz) package chocolate … Continue reading

Brownie Belgian Waffles (a la mode)

Bunco at my house last night so I made this deliciousness for the treat!  Here’s a look at the waffles without all the toppings: Delicious either way and easy to make too. 1/2 cup flour 1/2 cup cocoa 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 10 tablespoons melted butter, cooled 2 eggs … Continue reading

Easter Cadbury Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies

Easter is tomorrow, are you ready? cookies 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/2 cup sugar 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1 1/2 cups flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder pinch of salt frosting 1 tablespoon butter, melted 3 tablespoons cocoa 1 cup powdered sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 2 – 3 tablespoons hot water Cadbury Mini Eggs, about … Continue reading

Chocolate Croissant Breakfast Bake

It was Book Group last night, I offered to make the treat, this looked awesome and it was! 1 (10 – 13 oz) package mini bakery croissants, chopped 2 (8 oz each) package cream cheese, softened 1 1/3 cups sugar 4 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla 2 cups milk 2 cups chocolate chips 1  Preheat oven … Continue reading