It's a well documented fact that I love mini desserts. I don't know what it is about them. Maybe it's that no matter what you're making, if you turn it into a bite sized version, it gets a little more adorable. And somehow, being able to pop the entire thing in your mouth makes it… Continue reading Apple Crisp Cups
Category: Desserts
Candy Corn Cupcakes
It was a gorgeous fall day! We went to the pumpkin patch as a family, enjoyed the brisk foggy morning and the muddy ground. We picked pumpkins and took some photos, then it was home to prepare for Madison's birthday party. She turned 4 back on the 5th, but because of wedding craziness, we held… Continue reading Candy Corn Cupcakes
Rich Chocolate Frosting
Quick and simple, but so rich and creamy! Topped my Super Moist Chocolate Cake with this tonight! Happy Birthday sweet Maddie girl! Rich Chocolate Frosting 1 cup butter (no substitutes), softened 4-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar 1-1/4 cups baking cocoa 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup milk Directions In a large mixing bowl, cream butter. Gradually… Continue reading Rich Chocolate Frosting
Super Moist Chocolate Cake
This is a really easy (one bowl!) chocolate cake. Nothing too fancy, but it's deliciously moist and the perfect amount of chocolate. I cut each cake in half and put raspberry jam between the layers then frosted it with a rich chocolate frosting. Today we had it to celebrate my daughter's 4th birthday. It's the… Continue reading Super Moist Chocolate Cake
Snickerdoodles – Take Two
Today was my second attempt at the perfect snickerdoodle. I changed my recipe just a bit, replacing some of the butter with shortening. I also used a bigger ball of dough to get a slightly more domed cookie. I think I have found perfection. Puffed and soft, with just the right texture - these are… Continue reading Snickerdoodles – Take Two
Toffee Fudge Puddles
Tonight, I was supposed to be making phallic shaped candies for my sister's bachelorette party tomorrow night. But, I found out my cousin Shannon is making similarly shaped cookies, and felt that the candy molded "members" would be a little redundant. So, I made these babies instead. I combined parts of three recipes and added… Continue reading Toffee Fudge Puddles
Pumpkin Pie Poppers
I love pumpkin pie. L.O.V.E. it. Usually I make the Libby's Pumpkin recipe - and bump up the spices. But today I decided to do a twist on pumpkin pie by making it bite sized. I've heard of pumpkin pie recipes using sweet and condensed milk, and always kind of figured they'd be too sweet.… Continue reading Pumpkin Pie Poppers
Glazed Lemon Cookies
I was looking for a bright lemon cookie that I could take to game night. I had all the ingredients on hand for these - too bad I didn't notice the fridge time prior to starting the batch. They need to chill for 2 hours to get nice and firm before slicing. Sadly - that… Continue reading Glazed Lemon Cookies
Thumbprint Cookies
I love this recipe for an old standard - thumbprint cookies. I have always hated the "thumb" part of making thumbprint cookies - my thumbs are not anywhere near the proper shape. Reshaping the imprint halfway thru baking with the back of a measuring teaspoon makes for nice even round hollows to fill with delicious… Continue reading Thumbprint Cookies
Apple Pie Bars
I'm still trying to use up all the fruit from my sister's bridal shower. Had a bag of sliced apples that worked perfectly for these awesome Apple Pie Bars. They taste just like homemade apple pie - but they are much faster. The crust doubles as the streusel topping, which means you don't have to… Continue reading Apple Pie Bars
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