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Category Archives: Desserts
Cake Batter Truffles
A few months ago, I made some amazing Oreo truffles and wanted to do something similar for the potluck we had at work yesterday to celebrate the 4th. I saw these a while back and saved the recipe from Six … Continue reading
Red, White and Blue Layered Flag Cake
I made this flag cake last year for a work potluck we had to celebrate the Fourth of July and realized I didn’t post the recipe (which came from Betty Crocker). With Independence Day just around the corner, I thought … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts, Recipes
Tagged blueberries, cake, flag, food color paste, fourth of july, layered, memorial day, strawberries
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Almond Thin Cookies (aka Pain d’amonde)
Around Christmas time, our office was overflowing with succulent treats from our vendors, which is how I discovered (and fell in love) with small crisp almond thin cookies from Jules Destrooper. I think I might have actually eaten half of … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts, Recipes, Snacks
Tagged almond thins, butter, cookies, david lebovitz, flo braker, pain d'amonde, turbinado
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Oreo Truffles
My Mom told me about these little gems recently, and how incredibly scrumptious they were, so it goes without saying… I just had to try them out. I did last night and she was NOT kidding! Today, I brought them … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts, Recipes, Vegetarian
Tagged chocolate, cream cheese, dessert, Oreos, truffles
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Reese’s Brownies
What do you get when you combine chocolate chip cookie dough, Reese’s peanut butter cups and brownie mix??? I call it a little slice of heaven! If you’re a fan of these three things as much as I am, then … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts, Recipes
Tagged brownie mix, chocolate chip cookie dough, delicious, dessert, Reese's
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Mini Reese’s Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies
I decided to do a little experimenting in the kitchen yesterday with two of my favorite treats… Reese’s peanut butter cups and chocolate chip cookies. The results were mind-blowing! Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar 1 cup … Continue reading
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Tagged chocolate chips, cookies, dessert, peanut butter cups, Reese's
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Mini-Cheesecakes
So what can I possibly say about this decadent dessert? I think the name itself speaks volumes. First of all, I love chocolate chips cookies. I mean, really, really love them. And then there’s cookie dough. Well, I know I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts, Recipes
Tagged bite-size, cheesecake, chocolate chip, cookie dough, dessert, graham crackers, mini
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Oh-So-Yummy Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake
You wouldn’t know it by the weather here in Southern California right now, but it IS officially fall, and Halloween and Thanksgiving are right around the corner. And, as much as I adore summer, I have to admit, I’m a … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts, Recipes
Tagged cheesecake, dessert, gingersnaps, pecans, pumpkin, spiced, Thanksgiving
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Raspberry Poke Cake
This is an easy and absolutely delicious cake to make for the holidays. The jello/gelatin makes it incredibly moist and flavorful! You can switch out the raspberry mix with strawberry or whatever flavor suits your fancy. Original recipe courtesy of … Continue reading
Posted in Desserts, Recipes, Vegetarian
Tagged dessert, poke cake, raspberry, recipes
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