My favorite desserts (aside from cookies) fall in this order: Tiramisu, Cheesecake and Gelato. When I stumbled across this Pound Cake Tiramisu recipe from Martha Stewart, I was so curious to see if it lived up to its restaurant standard. And it was also the first time I was making my favorite dessert. The verdict: it’s [Read More…]
Cherry White Chocolate Cookies with Macadamia Nuts
I love these cookies. Love, love, LOVE them. I love these Cherry White Chocolate Cookies with Macadamia Nuts so much I never make them. Why? Because I don’t trust myself. I know that it’s impossible for me to have these in the house and behave myself at the same time. I find myself in the [Read More…]
White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies
Sweet white chocolate chips meets dried cranberries and macadamia nuts in these fabulous cookies! Need to make a large batch of cookies? This is an excellent “large quantity” recipe – the ingredients are pretty standard and if you make two batches, you won’t be left with any extra chips or cranberries because you’ll use the [Read More…]
Peppermint Oreo Truffles
‘Tis the season for festive, rich desserts! And how wonderful truffles are to make, decorate and box up as gifts. I made make these almost every Christmas and they’re always a huge hit. Chocolate-dipped cookies and cream bites with a subtle hint of mint and covered in festive sprinkles… how could anyone turn away from [Read More…]
Skinny Gingerbread Men Cookies
These spiced Skinny Gingerbread Men Cookies have half the calories of regular gingerbread cookies (66 calories each – with icing – to be exact). This was the first time I made gingerbread cookies and in doing so, learned six lessons: Flour is your {best} friend. Molasses by itself is absolutely disgusting. A DIY sandwich piping bag will only result in [Read More…]
Secret Ingredient Chocolate Chip Cookies
Oooh, secrets! When you bite into these cookies you’ll notice a something extra. A “what else is in this?” By adding just a quarter teaspoon of allspice, you get a surprise taste of warm spice to complement the gooey and sweet chocolate chip cookie. For sweater-weather autumn holidays, this recipe fits in just right. If you need [Read More…]
Low Fat Zucchini Brownies
Yup, I put zucchini in a batch of brownies. I also put mashed bananas and applesauce in it, too. Clearly these aren’t your run-of-the-mill brownies, but the good news is that they’re roughly 125 calories a square AND they satisfy your chocolate craving. When I saw this brownie recipe online, I just had to try [Read More…]
Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is why fall is my favorite season: Pumpkin everything. Spiced everything. It’s the time of year when baking every other day is completely acceptable. It’s the season for warm sweaters, fleeced-lined jackets and nights spent nursing a hot mug of cider. I truly do believe this is why I could never live in a [Read More…]
Loaded Oatmeal Pumpkin Cookies
If you like soft cookies and autumn flavors, then this recipe is for you. I saw this pin a few weeks ago and finally had the opportunity to try it last night. Tonight Hubs gushed about how much he loves soft cookies and I enjoyed one with a glass of milk. Mmm, delish! And since he and [Read More…]
Rainbow Cupcakes
Rainbow cupcakes are the perfect addition to a kid’s birthday party, or a fun summer treat! You’ll have so much fun mixing colors and decorating the tops with festive sprinkles! You’ll have so much fun mixing colors. Do you want purple cupcakes? Pink? Neon yellow? They’re all possible! The batter will cook into each other [Read More…]
Vanilla Cinnamon Icing
Making your own icing is easy! This Vanilla Cinnamon Icing is truly fabulous and pairs well with any cake that is autumn-esque (yes, I just made that a word). Need convincing? If you make your own icing, your wallet will love you for saving money and your friends will be envious of your culinary abilities (just [Read More…]
(Single Serving) Deep Dish Chocolate Chip Cookie
Oh sweet lord. What have I discovered. A single serving deep dish cookie — this may be my worst enemy. Or best friend. I haven’t yet decided. After dinner tonight Mike, my husband, groaned to me about not having a single piece of dessert in the apartment. I could only offer him a handful of [Read More…]
DIY Groomsmen Gift with Black & Tan Brownies
For the past year and a half (since December 2010 to be exact) my life was consumed with wedding planning. I had a serious case of “Bride Brain” for months and naturally, I found myself on Pinterest hours at a time browsing for cake designs, color palettes, flower arrangements, hairstyles, makeup inspiration, teardrop earrings, a [Read More…]