When I was doing some research for Pastor Phil's Double Chocolate Brownie Cookies, I saw a photo online of Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars. Wow. I'm really glad I don't drink coffee, because those baked goods would just about kill me I think. After finishing my Brownie Cookie digging, I started looking into recipe knockoffs for… Continue reading Cranberry Bliss Bars
Category: Baking
Double Chocolate Brownie Cookies
It's pastor appreciation month. And I think my pastor pretty much rocks. He also likes my baked goods. Which makes him even more awesome. A few weeks ago he mentioned that he loves cookies that are the texture of brownies, with chocolate chips in them. He used to have them in Australia, but hasn't found… Continue reading Double Chocolate Brownie Cookies
Northwest Pumpkin Bread
Sometimes, baking can help soothe the soul. A gentleman in my church died last week and it's his funeral today. I won't be able to go due to conflicting wedding things, but baked goods were requested for the gathering - and that's the least I can do. The original title of this recipe was Downeast… Continue reading Northwest Pumpkin Bread
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
Homemade Bisquick
I don't keep Bisquick in the house - mostly because I don't really use it. Occasionally I find the need for it and am certainly not going to go buy a big box of it. This recipe saves the day. It yields about 3 and a half cups, which is usually enough for my purposes.… Continue reading Homemade Bisquick
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
Gruyère Beer Bread
I'm making a delicious beef stew for dinner tonight, and thought this rich, cheesy bread would be a perfect complement to the hearty, savory stew. Gruyère is generally known as one of the finest cheeses for baking, having a distinctive but not overpowering taste. It also melts amazingly well. I've used mozzarella in this bread… Continue reading Gruyère Beer Bread
Snickerdoodles
A wonderful friend at church paid me a very sweet compliment on my Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes - and mused about what my snickerdoodles must taste like...posted on facebook no less. What a great guy. So, now I am in search of the perfect snickerdoodle recipe for him. Nathan, here's my first effort. Not good enough… Continue reading Snickerdoodles
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