I was in a pretty intense baking streak in December, and in preparation for an afternoon of baking with AWP, I came across this recipe for Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Sandwich Cookies. I love a good oatmeal chocolate chip cookie, and who doesn't love a fluffy cream filling ... just thinking about the sugar shell that forms on a great cream ... give me a ... view more
Sweets
Perfect Fudge Brownies {King Arthur Flour Recipe}
I have identified these brownies as the beginning of my downfall this holiday season. I usually have considerable willpower, but with the way I acted around these brownies, I was surprised not to find "kryptonite" in the ingredient list. The photo shoot for these brownies started with sixteen ... and ended with ... less than sixteen. Well, ... view more
Overnight Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting
Wouldn't it have been nice to wake up this morning to warm, sweet, soft cinnamon rolls, straight out of the oven? I agree, especially poring over these pictures on this snowy morning! These Overnight Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Frosting are perfect to serve when you are hosting a crowd; or make them a tradition to serve your family on a ... view more
Butterscotch Granola Blondies
Do you go through food phases, like me? For weeks or months at a time, I can't get enough of smoothies, or egg white and cheese sandwiches, or green tea. For a period during law school, granola was my jam. One day I reached for one of the specialty brands that are sold on the highest shelf in the cereal aisle, and a love connection was ... view more
Brownie Bark
When you have a homemade brownie, do you go for a center piece, or an edge piece? I mix it up. I love the fudgy center, but the crispy edge has its own allure. What is Brownie Bark (a/k/a Brownie Brittle)? It is a thin layer of that crispy brownie edge - no soft center, just a crunchy cookie. It satisfies a sweet tooth without inducing a ... view more
Chocolate Chunk Cookies {Whole Wheat Flour}
Isn't it interesting how everyone's chocolate chip cookies turn out differently? One hundred people using the same recipe - Nestle's Tollhouse for example - will turn out one hundred variations ... never mind the infinite recipe options for a good ol' fashioned chocolate chip cookie using butter, flour, sugar, and egg. But my own chocolate chip ... view more