I have to admit, as much as I enjoy making things from scratch, I do NOT enjoy brownies form scratch. Give me a good box of Ghiradelli brownies and I’m happy. Anything else takes like cake. Until this one. 10 Tbls butter 1 1/4 c sugar 3/4 c unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tsp water 1 […]
Category: Dessert Recipes
Mammie’s Blueberry Pie
Oh my mom’s pies! She learned this great pie crust recipe from her mother-in-law and uses it for all of her fruit pies. And of course, most of her fruit comes from her yard – peaches, apples, cherries, blackberries, blueberries! Her pies are the best – nice flaky crust, wonderful fresh fruit flavor! So here […]
Apple Crisp
Most everyone enjoys a good fruit cobbler, crisp or pie, right? I’ve got a great pie recipe, a pretty good cobbler recipe and have yet to settle on a crisp recipe…until now. My friend Lindy found this recipe and seriously, I don’t think I’ll try another. There’s almost…too much crisp to fruit ratio, and then […]
Soft Molasses Cookies
These have become our go-to cookie for camping, traveling and outings. No chocolate so no melting and they stay SO soft for days and days (if the cookies last that long!). They are absolutely delicious. 3/4 c. butter 3/4 c. packed brown sugar 1 lg. egg 1/2 c. molasses 2-1/2 c. flour 2 tsp. baking […]
No Bake Carrot Cake Granola Bites
1 1/2 c old-fashioned oats 1/3 c unroasted pecans, chopped 1 tbsp ground flax seed 3/4 cup almond butter 3 tbsp agave nectar or honey 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon 3/4 c (packed) grated carrot 1/3 c raisins In a large bowl, mix together the oats, pecans and flax seed. Stir in the almond butter, agave nectar […]
No-Bake Energy Bites
1 c oatmeal1 c toasted coconut flakes1/2 c chocolate chips1/2 c peanut butter1/2 c ground flaxseed1/3 c honey1 tsp vanilla Stir all ingredients together. Let chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Once chilled, roll into balls approx 1″ diameter. Store in airtight container and keep refrigerated for up to a week.
Cappuccino Coffee Cake
1-1/2 c. strong coffee 1 pkg. semi sweet chocolate chips 1/2 c. butter or marg. 1-1/2 c. packed brown sugar 2 c. flour 1 tsp. baking soda 1/2 – 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 tsp. vanilla 2 eggs Heat coffee over low heat in medium saucepan. Add chocolate chips and butter, cook until mixture is smooth, […]
Ginger Peach Milk Shake
1 c milk1 c vanilla ice cream1 c frozen sliced peaches1/4 tsp ginger In blender, combine and process until smooth. Serve immediately
Peanut Butter Bars
Peanut Butter Bars Tastes just like a peanut butter cup 1 Cup butter, melted 1 3/4 Cups Graham Cracker Crumbs 1 cup cream peanut butter 2 1/3 Cup powdered sugar Topping: 1 cup chocolate chips 3/4C peanut butter Original recipe yields 6 dozen bars Cooking day instructions Mix together butter, […]
Toblerone Fondue
1 cup heavy cream 14 oz Toblerone bars, finely chopped 2 Tbls cognac or hazelnut flavored coffee syrup Heat cream, add bars and syrup till melted. *Additional Version – 1/2 regular Toblerone bars and 1/2 white chocolate Toberlone bars