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Chewy Caramel Popcorn. Brown Butter Double Fudge Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cookies. Little bit of a mouthful there.

Brown Butter Double Fudge Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cookies

But it’s like a cookie on top of another cookie! Yeah. Like total dirty cookie on cookie action. Saltwater Kids: RETRO DUFFEL bag TUTORIAL. Boys, boys, boys.

Saltwater Kids: RETRO DUFFEL bag TUTORIAL

The silly things they say and do keep me laughing all the time. In fact, as I was working on this post my three year-old came blasting by, one arm outstretched, clutching his toothbrush, shouting (in a deep manly voice) "Oh, Mr. Plaque I am coming to get you! " Dental Superheros make my day! My favorite part of making this tutorial, by far, was the photo shoot.

I am so excited to share this project with you because it is as fun as my two silly boys. The design of the RETRO DUFFEL is based on the original Duffel Bag - the manliest of all the bags in the luggage family. This is a miniature version of the typical duffel bag, perfect for an overnight stay at Grandma's, hauling gear to the big game, or for storing my all-time favorite gift - the FORT KIT! Blog Archive » Homemade Peanut Butter Cups. I’ve always wanted to make my own chocolate and peanut butter cups.

Blog Archive » Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

The recipes are so easy, I’m not sure why I’ve never gotten around to it until now. They really took no time at all, in nearly 30 minutes I was already sinking my teeth into these oh-so-rich peanut butter cups. I looked at a few recipes and skipped on most of them. Some of them used shortening, or called for ingredients I didn’t have. I used the recipe from Have Cake, Will Travel; they looked like the perfect ones. My notes: I took the advice from Have Cake, Will Travel and added 2 tablespoons of peanut butter to the melted chocolate; I did not add extra salt; I melted the chocolate in a heavy-bottom saucepan rather than the microwave; I used regular sized cupcake liners, not minis, so mine are closer to Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups size; I used the freezer instead of the refrigerator to set up the chocolate on the bottom.

No-Churn homemade icecream. This ice cream recipe has only four ingredients, takes less than 10 minutes to make, and will leave you wanting more every time.

No-Churn homemade icecream

Grab 5 fresh strawberries. You can use any fruit you like, or add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and top with hot fudge. Wash and slice the fruit, then put it in a food processor. Add 1 tablespoon of sugar and pulse until the fruit is pureed. Add the pureed fruit to a large mixing bowl. Add 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons of powdered (confectioner’s) sugar to the fruit. Followed by 2-1/2 cups of heavy whipping cream.

Dr. Pepper Barbecue Sauce Recipe at Epicurious.com. Make popsicles and fudgesicles at home! Summer’s steamy streets and hot, cricket-laden nights are upon us.

Make popsicles and fudgesicles at home!

Popsicles for refreshment replace cocoa for comfort, and the possibilities are endless. But instead of reaching for that box of pre-made popsicles, take a few more minutes to mix up these quick, easy and undeniably delicious homemade versions. These refreshing treats will cool you and the family down, no muss, fuss or high-fructose corn syrup necessary. With flavors like cool chocolate-chocolate fudge studded with cacao nibs, icy grape, and a frozen take on a cherry-lime rickey, there’s something for everyone to savor. Keep these cool, flavor-packed treats on hand for a quick fix to a hot summer day. Frooooozen Grape makes 6 – 8 popsicles, depending on your mold 2 cups grape juice (white or red) 1/4 cup superfine sugar 1/2 fresh lemon; squeezed 10 or so fresh grapes, thinly sliced (careful!) Homemade Snickers Bars.

How to Make Bagels: A Users Manual at Epicurious.com - StumbleUpon. While making bagels may seem challenging to home cooks, it's actually not as complicated as you might think.

How to Make Bagels: A Users Manual at Epicurious.com - StumbleUpon

But before we get into the specific recipe and bagel-making process, let's explore a few urban myths: Do You Need a Special Type of Flour to Make Bagels? No. Bagel shops often use a type of high-gluten flour to achieve that distinctively chewy texture and to stand up to the rigors of mass production, but you can opt for more readily available unbleached bread flour and still achieve fantastic results. Make your own thin mints. Are the Girl Scouts still at your local grocery store, tempting you each time you go shopping?

make your own thin mints

I'm sad to see mine go! I love, love, love the Girl Scouts' Thin Mint Cookies. I could eat the whole box in one sitting. And have you tried the ice cream? To die for. Thin Mint Cookies Recipe *Ritz Low Sodium Crackers*1/2 package dark chocolate chips*1/2 package milk chocolate chips*Peppermint extract/flavoring (NOT mint, you want the peppermint) Snickerdoodle Bread. I about died when my mom tried out this new recipe for Snickerdoodle Bread.

Snickerdoodle Bread

She found the recipe from Barbara Bakes and made a few modifications. It was a huge hit!!