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Category: Cookies & Bars

Kit Kat Brownies

Kit Kat Brownies

I have been seeing a lot of recipes the past few month involving baking candy bars and chocolates into brownies, cakes, and cookies.  I was in need of a “quick treat” this week, so I though I would give one of these ideas a try. 

The Ultimate Blondie’s

The Ultimate Blondie’s

Rich and chewy, the non-chocolate cousin of the brownie, and this one is king of them all, introducing the Ultimate Blondie. Brown sugar, pineapple, coconut flakes, butterscotch pieces, white chocolate chips, and pecans create the perfect harmony of flavors in this upgraded take on a 

Spooky Finger Cookies

Spooky Finger Cookies

Spooky, fun, and actually quite tasty, these frightening fingers are always a hit. If you are looking for a creative activity with the young “Frankenchef’s” in your house, these delicious digits are a good way to let your kids really get their fingers in the 

Orange Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Orange Cinnamon Roll Cookies

Fresh baked cinnamon rolls are certainly one of my favorites, and I am quite sure there are many people who share my sentiment. There is something almost magical about the way cinnamon fills our senses. For me, the aroma of a pan of rolls in the 

Chocolate Chip Oreo Brownie Overload

Chocolate Chip Oreo Brownie Overload

Sometimes there is nothing better than a good old-fashioned chocolate chip cookie, or brownie, or even just a few Oreos with a cold glass of milk. So what if all three of these simple pleasures were stacked into one delicious dessert?, well you would end up with 

Two-Ingredient Lemon Squares

Two-Ingredient Lemon Squares

Lately I have been seeing a lot about a two-ingredient lemon bar concept. Reading numerous comments regarding the challenges of making the bars, the confusion surrounding the recipe, and the reviews of the taste of the product, had me wondering. The thought that this would work 

Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies

Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies

It is just hard to beat an old-fashioned classic. Yesterday I was craving just such an item. While I love complex flavors and visually stunning presentations, sometimes I simply enjoy getting back to basics. So I pulled out the old Betty Crocker Cooky Book and 

Shortbread Cookies with Orange Brandy Chocolate

Shortbread Cookies with Orange Brandy Chocolate

Yesterday was a grey and snowy day, the kind of day that make you want to stay in your pajamas and make a second pot of coffee day, the perfect kind of day for baking. For me nothing makes the house cozier than the warmth and aroma 

And the Oscar for best Pizza Noir goes to: The Maltese Chicken

And the Oscar for best Pizza Noir goes to: The Maltese Chicken

Tonight is the night when the stars come out to shine, some perhaps more brightly than others.  Hollywood’s most famous as well as the hopefuls are certain to be celebrating, or licking their wounds in style.  Chef Wolfgang Puck will host the Governor’s Ball serving a 

Valentine Sugar Cookies

Valentine Sugar Cookies

These sugar cookies are a true winner.  I have used this recipe time and time again for various holiday.  The original recipe comes from the Betty Crocker Cooky Book published in 1963.  If you ever see this at a garage sale or used book store