Yesterday, my power was out the entire morning and most of the afternoon. It was very frustrating. I realized how completely addicted I am to my computer. When the power came back on, my monitor got fried and now won't display anything. Computers are pretty worthless without a screen to show you what it's doing.… Continue reading Apple Strudel Muffins
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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
Cranberry Bliss Bars
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
Mr & Mrs Desimone Cake Bites
Put together some cake bites for the family get together for gift opening. Congrats to the new Mr & Mrs Desimone! I've had these cake bites sitting un-dipped in my freezer for about a month, took them out and dipped them while still frozen. It worked so much better than when I dipped them previously.… Continue reading Mr & Mrs Desimone Cake Bites
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
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