Toffee Nut Squares

8. December 2011

Lately, I’ve been going through brown sugar like you would not believe. Actually, I guess you would believe it if you’ve been keeping up with my recent recipes. I must say that I love the impact of brown sugar in baking. It just seems to give baked goods a little extra boost.

These bars are certainly not shy with the brown sugar. Two cups in a batch of bars is surely significant. Keep in mind that with all that brown sugar front and center taste-wise, you’ll need to ignore that old rock-hard lump of brown sugar you have stored in your cabinet and open up a fresh box.

Hazelnut Cream Cheese Brownies

7. December 2011

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I’ll just assume that title alone got your attention. Not much could be better than than chocolate, hazelnuts, and cream cheese. The only thing wrong with these brownies is that I didn’t make them sooner.

Sour Cream Coffee Cake Muffins

6. December 2011

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If there’s one thing I wish I baked more often, it’s muffins. How much nicer is it to have a homemade muffin for breakfast instead of the usual breakfast fare? I am not known for being a morning person, which most likely explains the few and far between muffin recipes on BoB.

Salted Nut Squares

5. December 2011

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This is one of those recipes that I’m almost embarrassed to share. Don’t get me wrong. These little squares are quite tasty. It’s just that they’re so easy to make that it seems almost wrong.

Blueberry Jam Bars

2. December 2011

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My first baking love will probably always be chocolate. I’m sure I am not alone in that sentiment. However, I do try to vary things a bit around the BoB kitchen. These bars are a nice deviation from the norm.

I’m pretty much a fool for the crust and crumb of these bars. Butter, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans…. Yes, please! There’s just something so warm and comforting about that combination. It’s hard to resist.

Black and White Chocolate Chip Cookies

1. December 2011

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I’m generally not a big fan of white chocolate. My thinking has always been, why have that when you can have chocolate chocolate? Who’s with me?

Bake or Break

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