Spumoni Chunk Cookies

I saw these cookies in the 2009 Betty Crocker Christmas Cookies booklet and thought they would be perfect for the upcoming Cookie-Off at my office (everyone brings in cookies, we all taste and vote on the best).  But, before I bring them to the office for the big contest I have to make a test [...]

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Nutella Hazelnut Cookies

For the last 2 years I have been chatting with a wonderful group of girls online.  The one thing that brought us together – we were all married in May 2008.  These girls are just wonderful!  We’re all going through the same ups and downs of newleywed-dom together and it’s so nice to chat with [...]

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Dark Chocolate Butterscotch Bars

Another sweet treat for my secret sweet treat exchange gal!
I saw these bars on Dinners for a Year and Beyond and while they looked delicious, I was puzzled by the lack of actual butterscotch.  So, I decided to make up for this by using half chocolate chips and half butterscotch chips.  Perfect!

INGREDIENTS
1C. Unsalted Butter, softened
1 [...]

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Classic Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies

This week one of my very best friends, Adam, is having a birthday.  Unfortunately, I cannot be there to celebrate with him so I decided to bake up some chocolate chip cookies and send them along – nicely packaged in a reusable Tupperware container and plenty of paper towels to avoid breakage while in transit.
I [...]

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Witch Hat Cookies

Aren’t these just too cute?  One of my co-workers gave me the idea and I just had to try it out for my Nephew’s first Halloween Party tomorrow.
They were so easy to make – perfect for a kid’s Halloween party.

INGREDIENTS
1 Package Chocolate Striped Shortbread Cookies
1 Bag Hershey’s Kisses (I used the caramel filled ones)
Orange icing
DIRECTIONS
It’s [...]

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Triple Chocolate Halloween Truffles

I saw these little guys on the Kraft website the other day and decided to make them for a Halloween party we’re attending on Saturday afternoon.
I didn’t use the Kraft recipe, but one I already had, to make them super-chocolatey.
The coconut dying didn’t go quite as well as I had hoped, and my white chocolate [...]

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Peanut Butter Surprise Cookie Cupcakes

Ok, I just have to brag for a second … happy 100th post to me!  That is all.
I was in search of a sweet treat to take to work this week – Wednesday is our annual “planning for next year” meeting.  The meeting takes all day and something sugary is always appreciated and helps keep [...]

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Samoas Bars

I love girl scout cookies…especially samoas.  There’s something about the combination of chocolate, coconut and caramel that I just love.  Unfortunately, my co-worker’s Granddaughter – my only source of said cookies – only sells them one precious time per year.  But, after finding this recipe on Beantown Baker I can fulfill my samoas craving whenever [...]

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Toasted Marshmallow S’mores Bars

This weekend Christopher and I went to a bonfire at his cousin’s house.  Of course, me not wanting to show up empty handed, decided to make something quick and sweet to bring along.
These s’mores bars (also from the August 2009 Betty Crocker Cookies & Bars Magazine) seemed to fit the evening and were very tasty!  [...]

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Chocolate Brownie Truffles

A few nights ago I was looking at a recipe for Red Velvet Truffles online when Hubby says “we should make those…but with brownies inside!” – as brownies are his very favorite dessert.  Of course, by we, he meant me.  LOL.  But, I was happy to oblige.  They were easy and are very tasty!  We [...]

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