Tag Archives: baking

Coffee Lover’s Chocolate Chip Coffee Cake

Posted on February 23, 2012 by

Here’s a coffee cake for all those coffee lovers out there! Have a slice with your morning coffee and you will have your fix for the rest of the day. Personally I have never been much of a coffee drinker, unless … Continue reading →

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Homemade Tagalongs (Peanut Butter Patties)

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

I just love a good Girl Scout Cookie, but since the season is so short I am always looking for recipes to recreate my favorite cookies in my own kitchen. It is hard to choose a favorite Girl Scout cookie, … Continue reading →

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Black Bottom Praline Brownie Bars

Posted on February 20, 2012 by

Rich, fudgy, deep dark chocolate brownies topped with an incredible pecan praline topping that’s perfect for your Mardi Gras celebration. These bars are absolutely delicious! The browned butter adds a rich and nutty flavor that is just incredible paired with the pecan praline topping. No stand … Continue reading →

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Raspberry Almond Muffins

Posted on February 19, 2012 by

I’m always searching for good muffin recipes to make on Sunday mornings. I like to make a big batch on Sunday and eat them throughout the busy weekday mornings. It’s so nice to have a delicious muffin ready and waiting for … Continue reading →

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Almond Joy Tart

Posted on February 18, 2012 by

If you are a fan of Almond Joy’s, then you’re going to love these Almond Joy Tarts. These creamy-dreamy coconut filled tarts are a cinch to make, but they do require some planning because the tart dough and the white chocolate ganache … Continue reading →

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Praline Cookies with Browned Butter Frosting

Posted on February 17, 2012 by

A traditional New Orleans treat for Mardi Gras are rich and nutty pralines.  I absolutely love pralines, those little melt in your mouth nutty candies are super addicting. Last year for Mardi Gras I made some Pralines that my family went crazy for. This year I … Continue reading →

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Red Velvet White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Posted on February 13, 2012 by

With Valentines Day only one day away, do you have any plans to celebrate? These thick and chewy red velvet white chocolate chip cookies would make the perfect homemade gift! I am a huge fan of anything red velvet, I just love the bright … Continue reading →

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Mexican Hot Chocolate Cookies

Posted on February 10, 2012 by

Somedays all you want to do is hide under a pile of blankets and watch your favorite movies. For me that day is today. The cold weather and snow is settling back into central Illinois and it gives me no … Continue reading →

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Toffee Brownie Cookies

Posted on February 9, 2012 by

This time of year you can never have too many cookie recipes, especially if you like to make homemade goodies for your sweetie for Valentines Day. Ooey-gooey and rich with chocolate and coffee flavors, these brownie cookies have a dense and … Continue reading →

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Snickerdoodle Muffins

Posted on February 4, 2012 by

I have been obsessed with Pinterest lately! Pinning this and that all while trying not to drool all over my computer. While I like pinning lots of different things, as you can imagine, I love pinning recipes. A picture of … Continue reading →

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