I don't usually make Valentine's treats, but when I do, I go all out. I wanted to make something nice and sweet for my coworkers after a long week of weather coverage last week. It's nice to have a treat every once in a while--and they don't last long around the newsroom. These brownie truffles… Continue reading Valentine’s Brownie Truffles
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Gingerbread Cupcakes with Eggnog Buttercream
Christmas is almost here. You can feel the anticipation in the air. December 23rd is usually I day I spend making goodies and snack for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. I won't be doing that this year because I have to work, but I'll be with everybody in spirit who prepares for the big holiday.… Continue reading Gingerbread Cupcakes with Eggnog Buttercream
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzels
The Christmas season is slowly winding to a close. I've got a few recipes left that I'm trying to cram into the next few days before I run out of time. I've got a few Christmas Eve snack night recipes to share, along with some more dessert recipes that are sure to hit the spot.… Continue reading Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzels
Thin Mint Cups
One of my favorite things to do over the holidays is to make treats and candies for my neighbors and friends. I've been experimenting in the kitchen with different treats this year and have unfortunately made rather small batches of each, but I'm hoping I can knock out a bunch next weekend. One of the… Continue reading Thin Mint Cups
Peanut Butter Balls
One of my favorite things to make around the holidays is simple candies. These are things where you don't need a candy thermometer. I'm talking about recipes that are simply dipping something in melted chocolate and waiting for it to harden again. I've been experimenting with these chocolate delights over the last several weeks and… Continue reading Peanut Butter Balls
Pumpkin Spice Magic Bars
I'm shocked by the amount of people who have never heard of magic bars before. When I was doing research on this recipe, I kept seeing comments on other magic bar recipes saying stuff like, "I think an ingredient is missing. Don't you need flour so it's not so liquidy?" Here's a helpful hint for… Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Magic Bars
Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats
Hear me out: pumpkin spice rice krispie treats. Sounds incredible, doesn't it?! It absolutely IS incredible. These treats are so easy to make, too. Rice krispies don't take a lot of effort, and adding the extra pumpkin spice flavor doesn't take much effort either. Honestly, I don't know why these haven't existed in my life… Continue reading Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats
Mixed Berry Frozen Yogurt Bark
Spring cleaning has been going on in my house for the last several weeks. We've got family and friends visiting for the next couple of weeks, so I've been trying to tidy up where I can. I've completely reorganized the kitchen cabinets, given the windows a double-clean, and am in the midst of reorganizing the… Continue reading Mixed Berry Frozen Yogurt Bark
Spring Blondies
If you're in a post-Easter slump, have no fear! Spring is here and the spring treats can continue well past the holiday.I made these "blondies" over the weekend and luckily still have a few leftover. This is a small-batch of blondies, so don't make them if you want to take to a party or a… Continue reading Spring Blondies
Chocolate Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars
My husband is a huge fan of peanut butter. He'll eat it on just about anything: graham crackers, chocolate, or simply by the spoonful. That's why I try to make a peanut-butter inspired treat for him every now and then. I've made chocolate peanute butter cookies, peanut butter blossoms, and even a cake-style Buckeye bar.… Continue reading Chocolate Peanut Butter Buckeye Bars
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