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Fudge Brownies with Walnuts

Fudge Brownies with Walnuts Normally, I use Betty Crocker’s Fudge Brownie mix when I make brownies, but today I decided to make them homemade for Shane’s co-workers.  I added lots of walnuts and extra chocolate chips to the batter to make them extra chunky. Adapted from Portugese Girl Cooks: Ingredients: 1/3 Cup cocoa powder 1/2 Cup… Continue reading Fudge Brownies with Walnuts

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Chewy, Chunky Blondies

Chewy, chunky blondies Blondies have quickly turned into one of my new favorite things to bake.  One of my favorite things about them, is you can add just about anything you’d like to them, and they always turn out fabulous.  When I saw this recipe for chewy, chunky blondies on Sweet Pea’s Kitchen, I quickly… Continue reading Chewy, Chunky Blondies

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Raspberry Cheesecake Bars

Raspberry Cheesecake Bars Wow, wow, wow.  When I saw this recipe on FoodBabbles, I knew I would be trying it out.  Fresh raspberries are baked on a delicious shortbread crust smothered in raspberry jam and topped with cheesecake filling.  What’s not to like?  I took these to a BBQ and they were very well received. … Continue reading Raspberry Cheesecake Bars

bars · Desserts · Fall (Halloween & Thanksgiving)

Pumpkin Bars with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

Pumpkin Bars with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting Pumpkin bars: Not just for fall!  One of my very favorite desserts.  I decided to whip up a batch of them tonight for my husband’s co-workers.  The hint of cinnamon in the basic cream cheese frosting compliments the pumpkin perfectly.  The best part? You probably already have all… Continue reading Pumpkin Bars with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Frosting

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Peanut Butter and Jelly Swirled Blondies

Peanut Butter and Jelly Swirled Blondies Have you ever had a blondie?  A blondie is basically a brownie without chocolate.  It’s made with the same ingredients as chocolate chip cookies (without the chocolate)  Esentially, it tastes like a chocolate chip cookie BAR, sans chocolate chips. This particular recipe dresses up your traditional blondie. I love… Continue reading Peanut Butter and Jelly Swirled Blondies

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Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies

Click photo to enlarge Thank you Loggy Loggerson (and Tracy) for this YUMMY recipe!!! Nearly any brownie or cookie recipe will do.–One batch chocolate brownie recipe (I use Betty Crocker)–One batch chocolate chip cookie dough (see below) Preheat oven to 325F. Grease a 9″x13″ pan and pour in the brownie batter. Dot with 2 tbsp… Continue reading Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies

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Peanut Butter Squares

Click photo to enlarge Is there a more perfect pairing than chocolate and peanut butter? I think not! These are yummy. 🙂 INGREDIENTS: 3 cups powdered sugar 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 24 squares) 1 cup of butter 1 cup peanut butter 1 package milk or semi-sweet chocolate chips (or white chocolate chips) 2… Continue reading Peanut Butter Squares