Chocolate Chip Muffins

I love muffins!  I would eat them every single day for breakfast if I could.  🙂  This recipe comes from “The Cookie and Biscuit Bible”. 1/2 cup butter, softened 1/3 cup sugar 2 tablespoons soft dark brown sugar 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 cup milk 1 cup chocolate chips … Continue reading

Mint Chocolate Ice Cream Cake

Decided to make a dessert for Book Group too.  This looks really great but couldn’t be any easier!  It is a Pampered Chef recipe too, from their “Festive Holiday Desserts” cookbook. crust: 1 (10 oz) package fudge covered mint cookies (about 40 cookies), divided 2 tablespoons butter, melted filling: 1 quart mint chocolate chip ice … Continue reading

Snow Covered Crunch Bars

Another Betty Crocker recipe!  I love Betty Crocker recipes (can you tell?).  Her (their?) recipes are so easy to make but always delicious!  If you like Muddy Buddies, then you’ll love these bars because they are basically Muddy Buddies in cookie form. 1 (1 pound, 1.5 oz) pouch Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix 1 cup … Continue reading

Cranberry and White Chocolate Mousse Cake

Christmas Bunco potluck dinner tonight and I signed up to make a dessert.  It’s pretty easy to make, just a little time consuming.  The contrast of the tang of the cranberry and the lemon paired with the smooth, sweetness of the white chocolate is so delicious!  If you need a fancy dessert for an event, … Continue reading

M & M Kiss Pretzel Bites

Here’s another easy holiday treat idea.  Similar to the Rolo Pretzel Bites which come right before these on the blog. 1 bag tiny twist pretzels 1 bag Hershey Kisses, unwrapped 1 bag M &M’s, either plain or peanut (peanut works better) Preheat oven to 250.  Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.  Place as many … Continue reading

Rolo Pretzel Bites

This is a quick, easy and tasty holiday treat, great for gift giving.  No particular culinary skills required.  I think this recipe came from my friend Jennifer Harmon.  Give em a try but make a lot if you want to have any left to give away! 1 bag tiny twist pretzels 1 bag Rolos, unwrapped … Continue reading

Dove Chocolate Discoveries Giveaway Winner Announced!

Congratulations to Michele Lawrence of North Carolina who won the Dove Chocolate Discoveries Giveaway!  She will be receiving a box of the Artisan Marshmallow Collection Milk and Dark Chocolate Covered, a $25 value.  Here is what the DCD catalog says about them:  “Much as we love them, marshmallows have been delegated to the kids’ and … Continue reading

Reeses Brownie Cups and Rolo Brownie Cups

In the mood for experimenting today so first up, brownie cups with mini Reeses and Rolos.  The Reeses worked out a little better than the Rolos since the Reeses are slightly bigger.  Both taste great but Reeses looks better. 1 (19 oz or so) brownie mix plus ingredients to make brownies 1 bag mini Reeses … Continue reading