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bars NUTELLA RICE KRISPY TREATS 5-6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal 1 (10.5 oz) bag mini marshmallows 1/4 cup butter 1 heaping cup of Nutella Topping 1 1/2 cup milk chocolate chips 1 cup Nutella 1 Tbsp. shortening Measure out Rice Krispies cereal into a large bowl and set aside. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and marshmallows […]
chocolate Salted Caramel Pretzel Chocolate Chip Cookies Made these tonight as I was experimenting for a Career Day presentation at the high school on Thursday.  They are a definite winner and I will be taking these to share.  Since I use the “home-madesimple” logo – I figure the kids will think it is a great addition – pretty sure they will ‘eat […]
bars Thick and Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars Makes a 9X13-inch pan of bars INGREDIENTS: 2 1/8 cups (10 1/2 ounces) all purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda12 tablespoons butter (1 1/2 sticks), melted and cooled slightly1 cup (7 ounces) light brown sugar1/2 (3 1/2 ounces) cup granulated sugar1 large egg1 large egg yolk2 teaspoons vanilla extract2 cups chocolate chips (use your […]
chocolate Chocolate Brownie Cookies with White Chocolate and Roasted Macadamia Nuts Ingredients 8 oz bittersweet chocolate chips or chunks 3 tbsp unsalted butter 1 cup AP flour 1/4 tsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 1 cup granulated sugar 1 tsp instant espresso 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 3 large eggs 3/4 cup white chocolate chips 3/4 cup macadamia nuts, roasted and salted Instructions Place racks int […]
chocolate CHOCOLATE GOOEY BUTTER COOKIES If the word “butter” is in the title, you know it’s gonna be good! 1 tsp vanilla extract Confectioner’s sugar, for dusting 1 – 18 oz box moist chocolate cake mix 1 – 8 oz brick cream cheese, room temperature 1 egg 1 stick butter, room temperature Directions Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In […]
chocolate Ginger Chocolate Chip Cookies 1 cup butter1 1/2 cup brown sugar1 egg1/2 tsp salt1 tsp vanilla2 cups flour1 tsp baking soda1 tsp cinnamon1 tsp ginger12 oz chocolate chipsMix, chill 1 hour.  Roll in powdered sugar.  Cook 8-12 minutes at 375 degrees.This was shared by my sister-in-law a few years back.  Nice blend of flavors.  
candy Homemade Almond Joys This is a really casual recipe, so use whatever amounts of ingredients you have. 3/4 cup dried flaked coconut (unsweetened, if you can find it. If not, use the regular shredded coconut. I used the regular shredded in the picture—that’s why it’s so white.)3-4 tablespoons sweetened condensed milk1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1 bag of milk […]
chocolate Chocolate Chip Lava Cookies 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed1/2 cup granulated sugar1 large egg1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract1 3/4 cups (210 grams) all purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon baking soda1 (10 oz) bag milk chocolate chips (I prefer Hersheys) 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a standard size muffin tin with cooking […]
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bars Marshmallow Crunch Brownie Bars For the Brownie Base:4 ounces unsweetened chocolate2/3 cup unsalted butter1¼ cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour1 teaspoon baking powder½ teaspoon salt4 large eggs, at room temperature2 cups granulated sugar2 teaspoons vanilla extractFor the Toppings:1 bag (10½ ounces) miniature marshmallows1½ cups milk chocolate chips1 cup smooth peanut butter (don’t use natural peanut butter)1 Tablespoon […]
chocolate No Bake Nutella Cheesecakes INGREDIENTS: For the Crust 12 Oreo Cookies, crushed into crumbs3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted For the Filling 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened2/3 cup Nutella1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract1 (8 ounce) tub frozen whipped topping, thawed For the Garnish whipped topping, optionalchocolate shavings, optionaltoasted, chopped hazelnuts, optional DIRECTIONS: 1. In a medium bowl, stir […]
chocolate Snowballs Snowballs I like to double this batch when I make it.They freeze well, and are perfect to pull out when you need to put together a quick plate of treats for a friend–just give them a fresh dusting of powdered sugar when you load them up on the plate. 3/4 c butter, room temp1 tsp […]
cake White Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cheesecake Recipe Ingredients:1 (10oz) package frozen raspberries2 tablespoons sugar2 teaspoons cornstarch1/2 cup water25 oreos, crushed1/4 cup melted butter2 cups chopped white chocolate (the best quality you can find!)1/2 cup half & half3 (8oz each) packages cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sugar3 large eggs1 teaspoon vanilla1/4 teaspoon salt2 regular sized Hershey bars, milk or dark chocolate, coarsely chopped1/2 cup […]
candy Snickers Fudge For the first layer1 cup milk chocolate chips1/4 cup butterscotch chips1/4 cup peanut butterTo make the first layerIn a small saucepan over low heat, add milk chocolate chips, butterscotch chips and peanut butter. Stir often until completely melted and smooth. Pour mixture into the bottom of a 9 x 13″ baking pan lightly coated with […]
chocolate Decadent Fudge Sauce 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk 1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups) 1/2 cup sugar 1 tablespoon butter or margarine 1 teaspoon vanilla In 2-quart saucepan, heat milk, chocolate chips and sugar to boiling over medium heat, stirring constantly; remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla until sauce is smooth and […]
chocolate Chocolate Éclair Crepes 1-3.25 oz pkg vanilla pudding 1 ½ cups milk ½ tsp vanilla ½ cup heavy cream 10-12 crepes Prepare pudding according to pkg directions – except use 1 ½ cups milk.  Bring to a boil; remove from heat and stir in vanilla.  Cover surface with wax paper (to avoid a “skin”).  Refrigerate until cool.  Whip […]
chocolate Crepe Filling Ideas Below are a few ideas for things to put inside your crepe shells.  I always do my fillings from scratch, but most of these things can be purchased and thrown together for an elegant dessert.   DESSERTS: Strawberry Banana Delight:  strawberries, bananas, whipped cream, and chocolate sauce Strawberry Delight:  strawberries, whipped cream and chocolate sauce […]
chocolate Sweet Chocolate Wedges 1-4 oz pkg sweet cooking chocolate 1 T water 2 egg yolks 1 cup heavy cream, whipped 10 dessert crepes Slivered almonds Combine chocolate and water in saucepan over low heat; stir ‘til chocolate melts.  Add egg yolks one at a time, beating well after each addition.   Remove from heat; cool.  Fold in whipped cream.  […]
chocolate Dark Chocolate Chip Comfort Cookies 1 1/2 cups flour1/2 cup cocoa3/4 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 cup butter, slightly softened1 1/2 cups sugar1/2 cup peanut butter2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla10 oz. dark chocolate chipschopped pecans, optional Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a small bowl, mix flour, cocoa, soda and salt using a wire whisk and set aside. In another bowl, […]
bars Butterfinger Blondies Ingredients 1 cup butter1 cup light brown sugar1/2 cup granulated sugar2 tsp vanilla2 eggs2 1/2 cups all purpose flour1 tsp baking soda1 tsp coarse sea salt2 cups coarsely chopped Butterfinger Bars (approx 16 “Fun Size” bars) Instructions Preheat oven to 350°Cream butter and sugars in mixing bowl.Add the vanilla and eggs and mix until incorporated.On […]
cake Marbled Cheesecake CRUST:32 round vanilla wafer cookies, crushed1/4 cup butter, meltedFILLING:6 oz sweet chocolate3 8 oz pkgs cream cheese, softened3/4 cup sugar1 T cornstarch4 eggs, room temperature1 8 oz. container sour cream1 tsp vanillaHeat oven to 350 degrees.  Wrap outside of an 8 1/2 or 9″ springform pan with foil.  Find a roasting pan that is large […]