Category Archives: Dessert

Are you ready to take your cookie game to the next level? Introducing a cookie that perfectly balances the sweet richness of chocolate chips with the unexpected crunch and saltiness of potato chips. Our Chocolate Chip Potato Chip Cookies are a delightful twist on the classic chocolate chip cookie, guaranteed to satisfy both your sweet and salty cravings in every bite. Join us on this delicious adventure and discover the irresistible charm of sweet and salty in one unforgettable cookie. The recipe can be found here. Start by adding the butter, brown sugar, and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer.  Cream together until light and fluffy.  Add the eggs and vanilla and mix until combined.  Add the flour, baking soda, and salt, and mix until well incorporated.  Add the chocolate chips and mix until well combined.  Transfer the mixture to a mixing bowl (from the stand mixer bowl). … Continue reading

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Indulgence has a new name, and it’s Monster Cookie Cheesecake! Picture this: a velvety cheesecake base infused with the nostalgia-inducing flavors of a classic monster cookie, crowned with a luscious chocolate ganache. Are you ready to embark on a journey to dessert heaven? Buckle up, because this recipe is about to take your taste buds on the ride of a lifetime. With ingredients like creamy peanut butter, gooey chocolate chips, and vibrant M&M candies, this dessert is a celebration of all things sweet and irresistible. From the buttery, crumbly crust to the rich, creamy cheesecake filling studded with bits of cookie goodness, every bite is a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. But that’s not all – we’re taking this monster cookie cheesecake to the next level with a decadent chocolate ganache topping that adds an extra layer of indulgence. With just the right balance … Continue reading

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Today, we’re diving into the delightful world of homemade cookies with a twist. Imagine rich, dark cocoa cookies sandwiched together with a creamy peanut butter filling. Yes, we’re talking about Chocolate Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies! These cookies are the perfect marriage of chocolate and peanut butter, creating a treat that’s irresistible to all ages. The cookies themselves are soft and chewy, with just the right amount of sweetness. And the filling? Creamy, dreamy peanut butter goodness that melts in your mouth. Let’s break it down. For the cookies, we’ll need pantry staples like flour, cocoa powder, and butter, along with brown sugar and vanilla for that classic cookie flavor. The magic happens when we sandwich them together with a luscious peanut butter filling made from creamy peanut butter, powdered sugar, and a touch of vanilla, all whipped together to creamy perfection. Whether you’re looking for a new baking project or … Continue reading

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Homemade Peanut Butter Cups are what dreams are made of.  I’ve made these multiple times, and each time is harder and harder to not eat the entire batch myself!  If you love Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, you are going to want to try these.  Personally, I think they are better than the store-bought version.  They are rich and creamy, perfectly sweet, and super easy to make.  And they are healthy-ish 😊 An absolute crowd pleaser when you are looking for a light dessert or something sweet to share.  They WILL disappear quickly.  I brought some to a potluck at work, ended up sharing the recipe, multiple people told me they made them for their families, and planned to make them again.  So that’s what I’m hoping to accomplish when I share the recipe with you today! The recipe can be found here. Start by adding 12 muffin liners to a muffin … Continue reading

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Valentine’s Day is fast approaching.  Do you plan to celebrate with your significant other, kids, or perhaps host a Galentine’s Day celebration?  We like to do something every year but it’s never the same thing.  Some years we go out, some years we stay in, and some years we postpone until we can figure out what we want to do.  Whatever you end up doing (or not doing), I hope you enjoy it! One tradition of mine is to ALWAYS make a beverage or 2 and a dessert or 2 to celebrate during the month of February.  I try to make simple recipes that don’t take a lot of time or ingredients and are something anyone could whip up at home.  Here’s what I have for you this year: Strawberry Pink Hot Chocolate Strawberry Shortcake Martini Love Letter Pastries Strawberry Puff Pastry Hearts   Now let’s walk through how to make each recipe: STRAWBERRY PINK HOT … Continue reading

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Cookies are something I always enjoy baking and sharing with others.  They tend to make enough to bring to work, have throughout the week at home, or freeze for later (although I don’t know why you would have any to freeze and not eat them right away).  And the recipes are often simple or less complicated that you can quickly whip up a batch.  Today I have 4 different cookie varieties to share.  All are incredibly soft and chewy (hence the blog name), large (like large enough to share), and contain great flavor combinations.  Here’s what I have for you: Soft & Chewy Carrot Cake Cookies Soft & Chewy Dulce de Leche Cookies Soft & Chewy Cookies & Cream Cookies Soft & Chewy Peanut Butter Cup Cookies   Now let’s walk through how to make them.  Each recipe makes 7-8 cookies (one actually makes 12 but who’s counting), but they are decent sized cookies and can be shared … Continue reading

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The Harry Potter books are something I grew up reading and then fell in love with the movies as they came out in theaters.  To this day, we have a Harry Potter marathon at our house some weekend during the winter months to enjoy the films.  If you have about 20 hours of free time, I suggest you do the same 😊 Kidding!  We don’t watch the movies in one sitting but it is fun to watch them consecutively and within a few weeks of each other to get the full effect.  The one thing I struggle with is snacks and beverages.  I want something themed to go along with our viewing but don’t always plan ahead.  This year, I am planning way ahead.  We’re going to enjoy various versions of Butterbeer (IFYKY) and a few themed snacks.  Here’s what we’ll be enjoying! Copycat Hot Butterbeer Copycat Cold Butterbeer Copycat … Continue reading

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It’s that time of year again where we bake way too many cookies, gorge on sweets, go cocktailing with friends, enjoy meals with family, and celebrate the holidays!  This is my favorite time of year for baked goods and all things dessert.  Anyone that knows me knows what a sweet tooth I have.  I could spend all year creating new dessert recipes, fun reindeer shaped cookies, peppermint bark, anything gingerbread related, and more.  Which is basically what I want to share with you today – delicious dessert recipes for the holidays!  Here’s what I have for you: Gingerbread Whoopie Pies Gingerbread Cupcakes with Cinnamon Frosting Peppermint Lush Bars with Oreo Crust Cherry Fudge with Dark Chocolate   First up are my Gingerbread Whoopie Pies.  These are phenomenal!  Incredibly moist cookies, an excessive amount of filling, and the perfect amount of spice.  If you like gingerbread, you will LOVE these cookies.  … Continue reading

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Christmas is a time for family, friends, food, and of course, cocktails!  I want to share 4 new martini recipes with you today.  All are fun, festive, and sure to get you in the holiday spirit.  Here’s what I have for you: Ornamentini Sugar Cookie Martini Eggnog Martini Holiday Spice Martini   ORNAMENTINI These are super fun to make and are a great way to serve martinis to your guests.  I think they would make great place settings at a dinner party, or you can make them ahead of time and save them to serve as an after-dinner drink.  It’s a very merry martini with a citrusy flavor! The recipe can be found here. Start by adding one rosemary sprig and a few cranberries to the bottom of 2 martini glasses.  Bonus points if you make sugared cranberries to use because they are both delicious and festive!  I opted for … Continue reading

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Look no further for fun and festive martinis that are packed with seasonal flavors and are delicious to drink!  I have 4 recipes to share with you today.  All are great for holiday parties or family gatherings because they are simple to make and don’t require many ingredients, and you probably have most of the ingredients at home already.  Here are the recipes: Espresso Martini Snickerdoodle Martini Mint Chocolate Martini Salted Caramel Martini   ESPRESSO MARTINI This martini tastes just like boozy espresso and it’s phenomenal…if you like coffee! Start by making the instant espresso, and let it cool completely.  Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.  Add the vodka, Kahlua, espresso, and simple syrup.  Shake vigorously then strain into a martini glass.  Enjoy! This recipe is for ONE cocktail and can be found HERE. SNICKERDOODLE MARTINI This martini tastes just like a snickerdoodle cookie.  It’s perfectly sweet with a hint of spice. Start by combining 2 Tbsp of … Continue reading

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