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Warm Toasted Marshmallow S'more Bars. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles. Oh.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles

My. God. If you could take perfection, roll it in a ball, and dip it chocolate, this would be it. I’m not joking here folks. I’d strongly advise you to put down the mouse and get your butt to the kitchen, stat. My apologies to the New Years’ resolution folk. The cookie dough itself is egg-free, and potentially dairy free AND vegan if you get picky about what you coat them with. Chocolate Ganache-Stuffed Cookies… You see these cookies?

Chocolate Ganache-Stuffed Cookies…

They look like pretty average, plain ‘ol cookies, don’t they? Well. You’re in for a treat, my friends, because these are NO average cookies! These have a special secret lurking within…just waiting to be discovered. All it takes is one bite…………. Aaaaand BOOM, BABY!! Chocolate Ganache-Stuffed Cookies 1 batch chocolate chip cookie dough, without the chocolate chips (any recipe you want- I used this one) 1/2 cup heavy cream 1 cup (approx. 6 oz.) chocolate chips pinch of sugar salt for sprinkling Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Make the cookie dough according to desired recipe. To assemble: using a small cookie scoop or a spoon, scoop out some dough- flatten with the palm of your hand and place a small spoonful of ganache in the center.

These cookies are seriously the best thing to come out of my oven in a long time- they’re perfectly, wonderfully, simply delicious! The Brownie That Will Change Your Life. Let me start off by saying that viewer discretion is advised for today’s post.

The Brownie That Will Change Your Life

OK now with the story that preludes possibly the greatest brownie I have ever sunk my teeth in thus far in my life. Last Saturday Mrs. Zesty had a baby shower to attend and she was designated for a dessert/sweet treat for the girls. Last week was a bit of a zoo and I think I forgot about prepping this dessert until Friday afternoon at work. After work I did a quick scan for some ideas and came up with a chocolate caramel brownie. I knew time was tight and I didn’t want to spend all night Friday night to prep a dessert. This recipe, I cannot take any credit for and nor will I try as it is compliments of Nestle Toll House and as you can see from the reviews….

Ingredients 1 pkg. (18.25 oz.) chocolate cake mix1 cup chopped nuts ( Optional )1 cup Evaporated Milk1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, melted35 (10-oz. pkg.) caramels, unwrapped2 cups (12-oz. pkg.) Method Thanks. Oreo Fudge Bars. Well, first of all, I’m having a fantastic time in New York, even if it is our third time here in three years.

Oreo Fudge Bars

We were in the city for one night, then Brooklyn for 2 nights, and now we’re visiting some of Kramer’s family in Westchester. {No-Bake} Oreo Cheesecake. Based on my rave reviews for the no-bake Lemon Cheesecake, you probably know by now that we enjoy cheesecake in my house.

{No-Bake} Oreo Cheesecake

I love a good, classic, baked cheesecake, but my husband is much more partial to the no-baked variety. He loved this spider web version, loved the lemon version and he wants me to announce publicly that he really, really loved this Oreo version. (Remember, he’s not a man of many words, so “really, really” is huge. Huge.) This cheesecake is creamy, rich, and brimming with large delectable pieces of Oreo cookies. Although this recipe has multiple steps, they can all be made in advance and the end result will have you wishing this cheesecake could pop out of your fridge every day of the week. One Year Ago: Cheesy Ham and Broccoli Crescent BraidTwo Years Ago: Pumpkin Bars {No-Bake} Oreo Cheesecake Note: this recipe has several steps but the good news is that they can be done in stages. Ingredients. Nutella-Mallow Pillow Pockets. When I tell you this, take me very seriously…..run, don’t walk to your nearest grocery store and make these today!

Nutella-Mallow Pillow Pockets

I knew I wanted to make a Nutella treat the other day and when this simple idea came to mind I had no idea how crazy good it would be! The pastry with the gooey disappearing marshmallow and nutella make for a treat that you just must try for yourself! Enjoy! Can you handle this line up?! Sorry, I forgot to add one egg for the egg wash Um….this stuff should be illegal. Ok, easy easy. Take a little fork and crimp those edges, nice and firm. Next, you’ll brush with an egg white wash and sprinkle with sugar, mmmmm!

How to Make Homemade Candy Bars (Resolution Breaker) Peanut Butter Banana Bread. Peanut Butter Banana Bread Moist and delicious Peanut Butter Banana Bread is an excellent breakfast choice for those on the run.

Peanut Butter Banana Bread

Peanut butter, bananas and peanuts are whipped together to create a nutty spin on the traditional banana bread. Doesn’t this make you want to run into the kitchen right this second and bake this incredible bread? If it doesn’t, it should! I mean come on, just look at that peanut butter glaze just dripping off of this bread! Would you believe me if I told you that this recipe comes from Cooking Light magazine? When this bread graced the cover of Cooking Light magazine a few months ago I knew immediately it would be a hit. Ingredients: For the Peanut Butter Glaze: 1/3 cup powdered sugar 1 tablespoon 1% low-fat milk 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter Directions: Preheat oven to 350° F.