While these cupcakes might not offer anything revolutionary in the baking realm, they do a very good job of being that magical combination of simple and delicious.
These are also my favorite kind of cupcakes to bake. I don’t really get into full-out decorating. Honestly, my frosting skills are a bit lacking as well. I do go the traditional route now and then, but these are the kinds of cupcakes that generally warrant a bookmark from me.
6. February 2012
One of the first food trucks I visited in New York was The Treats Truck. I vividly remember taking far too long to order because I couldn’t decide what sounded best. That truck, affectionately named Sugar, is still going strong and offers a plethora of tempting cookies, brownies, cupcakes, and many other amazing treats.
New to my cookbook collection is The Treats Truck Baking Book. Like Sugar himself, it is also filled with so many good things that it’s hard to choose a place to start.
After much deliberation, I chose to start with these oatmeal thumbprint cookies. I’m always a sucker for an oatmeal cookie (minus the raisins, of course), and I always have a fully stocked jam/jelly/preserves section of my refrigerator.
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2. February 2012
I’ve made what most of us think of as Kitchen Sink Cookies many, many times. I do believe, though, that this is my first foray into Kitchen Sink Brownies. How this never happened before now is a mystery. I love the idea, and now that I’ve tried them, I can’t believe I waited so long.
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31. January 2012
Sweet and salty has become a bit of a theme this month in my kitchen. Just last week, there were those Salted Caramel Pecan Bars. And, the week before that, I shared these lovely Fleur de Sel Chocolate Chip Blondies. Hopefully, no one minds the repetition. I, for one, adore the sweet and salty combo.
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30. January 2012
I wouldn’t try to guess how many kinds of chocolate chip cookies I’ve made over the years. It’s hard to grow tired of them, especially with all the different ways you can keep them interesting. Nuts, dried fruits, more nuts, maybe some oats. Or, in the case of this version, macadamia nuts and peanut butter chips.
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27. January 2012
Shortbread is one of the simple joys of the baking world. Usually, there are just a handful of ingredients. The effort is minimal. And, the simple flavors are just right.
Of course, throw some pecans into something, and I’m definitely on board. So, with those few ingredients and very little time, I had this shortbread in the oven. My kitchen was filled with the delightful aroma of buttery cookies and toasted pecans.
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8. February 2012
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