Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Peanut Butter Cups Soooooo… you know that episode of Sex and the City where Miranda has to dump dish soap on top of chocolate cake just so she will stop eating it?? Uh. Yeeeeeah. These are like… of that caliber. And that totally almost happened to me. You PROBably should not make these if you are home alone for four days. I ate what felt like a million, then had a plate of 5-day old green bean fries from the fridge and called it lunch. I definitely recommend those. For lunch. Face? Inhale. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Peanut Butter Cups [cookie dough adapted from cookie dough dip] makes 24 cups 2 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips 1/2 cup unsalted butter 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter 3/4 cup powdered sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips In a small saucepan, heat butter until melted. Line a mini muffin with with liners. Sigh.
Cardamom Crescents Recipe at Epicurious photo by Romulo Yanes yield Makes about 50 Serve these fragrantly spiced classics with coffee or tea. Preparation Arrange racks in lower and upper thirds of oven; preheat to 350°F. Measure 1 rounded tablespoon of dough; form into a ball, then roll into a 1 1/2"-long log. Bake, rotating sheets halfway through baking, until bottoms are golden, 12–15 minutes. Macarons A lot of people get the wrong impression about macarons and avoid making them because they’re supposedly the most difficult thing in the world to make. Truly, they’re not difficult at all. What is difficult is mastering them. For some reason people mistakenly think if something can’t be mastered on the first try, it’s too hard to fool with. But there’s no reason to master macarons on the first try. Each time one of those things happen, you have a chance to learn about what went wrong with your technique if you want to learn. If this is your first time making macarons, read through these posts to familiarize yourself with some common problems and mistakes. I get a lot of macaron emails each week and most of them are about a question already answered in one of those posts. Otherwise, get a pot of tea or coffee going and enjoy your macarons! approximately 10 ounces (290g) Swiss buttercream If you’d like to see step-by-step photos of this recipe, Mardi from Eat. Variations I LOVE Macarons!!! .
Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake Sunday, February 7th, was....*gulp*...my birthday. Whew! There. For weeks, I have been planning out what type of cake I wanted to make for my birthday. I wrote down notes for my quintessential cake. Since I'm not very creative, I didn't add any frills such as whipped cream decorations or pieces of fruit, and ultimately, I was happy with that decision. I really, really, really don't mean to brag, but every single layer was perfect. I knew that I couldn't keep this amazing creation in my house for long, so via text messaging and quick visits, I shared slices with my nearby colleagues/friends/neighbors (yes, they wear all three of those hats; I live in graduate housing, remember? My mom's birthday card in the background; she just couldn't resist...Leave a comment, if you like what you see! Chocolate Mousse CheesecakeA creation compiled by me along with two giants in the cooking world. Layer 1: Oreo Cookie Crust Put a kettle or pot of water on to boil.
Unicorn Horn Cookies Take small portions of colored dough and start wrapping one of the cream horns with it, from tip to bottom. Lay the next color above or below the last line that you just made. Keep this pattern up until you have all your colors wrapped around the horn. Once you have them all on there and you may see some gaps - no problem. Then take one of the cream horn forms that you aren't using, cut a circle of dough out. Homemade Oreos Lately, my husband has been getting me into a bit of trouble. You see, he’s my taste tester. He’s not afraid to tell me when something I make is awful (it has happened before… believe me!) A few times lately (including yesterday when I was working on this particular recipe), he has raved on Facebook about what I made for him. In this case, the homemade oreos that my hubby was taunting his friends with on Facebook were already spoken for… Most of the cookies were destined for the cafe at our church. These homemade oreos are easy to make. Homemade Oreos(Makes approximately 3 dozen) For the cookies: 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened1 cup granulated sugar1 egg1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract2 cups all purpose flour3/4 cup dutch process cocoa powder1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon salt For the filling: 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened2 tablespoons half and half1 teaspoon pure vanilla extractPinch of salt3 – 3 1/2 cups powdered sugar, whisked to remove any lumps
Blue-Eyed Bakers - Blue Eyed Bakers Two-Bite Strawberry Hand Pies This post comes to you from damply beautiful Seattle, Washington! Yes, kids, I am in Seattle for BlogHer Food 2012 and not just as an attendee, but I am speaking! I am nervous, but terribly excited, and ready to get the party started! The last month has been a CRAZY travel month for me. I decided to make the filling for these little pies fairly rich. Two-Bite Strawberry Hand Pies Author: Kelly Jaggers Recipe type: Dessert Cuisine: American Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 30 For the crust:2½ cups all-purpose flour2 tablespoons fresh grated orange zest2 tablespoons sugar1 teaspoon kosher salt1 cup (2 sticks) butter, cubed and chilled3-6 tablespoons ice waterFor the filling:2 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar¼ teaspoon cornstarch½ teaspoon vanilla½ cup diced fresh strawberriesFor garnish:1 egg, beaten well⅓ cup coarse sanding sugar Begin by making the crust. Enjoy! © 2012, Evil Shenanigans – Baking & Cooking Blog.
Oreo Cookies Made From Scratch – Just Like the Ones From the Box, Only Better Oreo cookies seem to be pervasive in this country. Oreo cookies showed up at every party while I was growing up, and they are still used in countless desserts. My personal favorite is Oreo cheesecake (not to slight my Oreo cupcakes). Oreo cheesecake was in the dessert cycle in our cafeteria on Semester at Sea and I just couldn’t resist it! I’ve always liked the Oreo, but since I could read and understand product labels, I’ve never been a fan of their ingredients. For this month’s Taste & Create, I was again paired with Heaven is Chocolate, Cheese, and Carbs. How Were the Homemade Oreo Cookies? The homemade Oreo cookies were just like the ones from the store – they even had that same, familiar smell. The Oreo Cookie Recipe Clearly, this recipe is a slut. Oreo Cookies Made From Scratch – Just Like the Ones From the Box, Only Better Ingredients The Oreo Cookie Ingredients The Filling Ingredients Instructions The Oreo Cookie Instructions The Filling Instructions Making the Oreo Cookie The Filling
Rolo Cookies Rolo Cookies We don’t buy candy very often, but when we do it is usually not to snack on, it is to bake with. Last week I bought Rolo candies to make Rolo Pretzels with Pretzel M&M’s. The chocolate cookie dough gets wrapped around the Rolo candy. If you want to create an extra sweet treat, try these chocolate cookies with a Rolo candy center. Rolo Cookies Yield: 3 dozen cookiesCook Time: 7-10 minutes Ingredients:2 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup cocoa 1 cup butter, at room temperature 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup light brown sugar 2 eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Bag of Rolo candies, unwrapped Sugar (for rolling the cookie dough balls in)Directions:1. If you like these Rolo cookies, you might also like: Rolo Pretzels with Pretzel M&M’s from Two Peas and Their PodCaramel Chocolate Blondies from Two Peas and Their PodSalted Caramel Brownie from the Pioneer WomanSnickery Squares from Brown Eyed Baker