Happy Friday, my baking friends! I hope you’ve all had a great week. I spent the week visiting family and friends in Mississippi and celebrating an early Christmas. I am happy to be back home now and am ready to get back into the kitchen!
I’m also hoping you’ve enjoyed my little Cookie Week on BoB this week. If you missed anything, here’s a little recap:
- Turtle Cheesecake Thumbprint Cookies are all the things we love about Turtle Cheesecake condensed into a beautiful cookie.
- Cornmeal Cookies are a subtly sweet cookie that’s great to offer as a complement or an alternative to all of your more decadent holiday treats.
- Almond-Apricot Sandwich Cookies are quick and easy cookies that look impressive and taste amazing.
If you’re looking for more cookie ideas, just peruse the Recipe Index.
There are plenty more good things to come for the holidays, so keep checking back here or follow me by RSS, email, Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest.
Now, let’s talk about one of my very favorite baking ingredients… chocolate! I tend to be a little picky about my chocolate, and I always try to use the best I can, especially in desserts where chocolate is the star.
One of my favorite brands is Scharffen Berger. I especially love their cocoa powder. For those of you in the New York area, Scharffen Berger is hosting a Chocolate Holiday Event on Thursday, December 13, 2012, at Chelsea Triangle at 14th St and 9th Avenue. They are serving up hot cocoa, offering samples, and much more. All for free! They’ll be there until 7pm, so get there if you can. I’m certainly planning on it!
If you aren’t able to get there, Scharffen Berger has a treat for a Bake or Break reader. They are going to send one of you a generous sampling of some of their best products. Here’s what you’ll get:
- Unsweetened Natural Cocoa Powder
- Scharffen Berger Baking Bar
- Scharffen Berger Chocolate Chunks
- 12-piece Folio Box of Tasting Squares
Here are a few details about entering:
- Giveaway is open to residents of the U.S. only.
- Winner will be chosen randomly.
- The winner will be contacted Friday, December 14th, 2012, via the email provided with entry. If no response is received within 48 hours, another winner will be chosen.
- Prize is provided by Scharffen Berger. I also received equivalent items. All opinions are my own.
Good luck! And happy baking!
Pssst! If you want even more giveaway fun, be sure to enter this Choose-Your-Own Gift Card Giveaway for Bake or Break’s Facebook fans.
December 7th, 2012 at 3:35 pm
My favorite way to eat chocolate is plain while drinking a cup of hot coffee.
December 7th, 2012 at 3:41 pm
Ooohhh I love chocolate in everything all the time…favorite? Probably chocolate cake!
December 7th, 2012 at 3:56 pm
So amazing. I love these products!
December 7th, 2012 at 4:13 pm
My favorite way to eat chocolate is probably in cookies or drizzled over cheesecake.
December 7th, 2012 at 4:21 pm
Who isn’t a chocolate fan? And it’s the season for chocolate everything. A great giveaway – thanks!
December 7th, 2012 at 4:36 pm
My favorite way to eat chocolate is to bake with it–brownies, cakes, cookies…pretty much anything!
December 7th, 2012 at 4:44 pm
My favorite way to eat chocolate is in a chocolate cake, with chocolate frosting too.
December 7th, 2012 at 5:03 pm
Yum! I love using Sharffen Berger chocolate in brownies.
December 7th, 2012 at 5:10 pm
Very gooey chocolate brownies are my favorite!!
December 7th, 2012 at 5:26 pm
Anyway is my favorite way to eat chocolate…..
December 7th, 2012 at 5:40 pm
My husband bought me some of these chocolates and they are wonderful. So, my favorite way to eat chocolate is to share it with a loved one.
December 7th, 2012 at 6:00 pm
My favorite way to eat chocolate is in cookies!
December 7th, 2012 at 6:21 pm
Brownies for sure!
December 7th, 2012 at 7:18 pm
Out of the wrapper! Thanks for the chance to win. XO
December 7th, 2012 at 7:59 pm
My favorite way to eat chocolate is ANY way! Well, I’m not a crazy fan of it plain, unless it’s really high quality like Scharffen Berger. But I like candy that prominently features chocolate.
December 7th, 2012 at 8:10 pm
Definitely in brownies!
December 7th, 2012 at 8:17 pm
Would love to try some new Christmas cookies with this chocolate!
December 7th, 2012 at 8:28 pm
Brownies or straight out of the wrapper!
December 7th, 2012 at 8:41 pm
Hot chocolate is the best way to eat chocolate. Yummy especially with marshmallows!
December 7th, 2012 at 9:19 pm
Oh, pick me, pick me! I love chocolate.
December 7th, 2012 at 9:29 pm
I love dark chocolate straight up, however, I will never, ever turn down a dessert that is made with chocolate!!!
December 7th, 2012 at 10:03 pm
I’d love to try their chocolate. I don’t think I’ve ever seen it for sale around here.
December 7th, 2012 at 10:16 pm
I’ve never used Scharffen Berger chocolate for baking but I’m sure it’s amazing! I remember loving their dark chocolate squares.
December 7th, 2012 at 10:24 pm
I adore Scharffen Berger milk chocolate. I use chunks of the bars in my cookies instead of chips.
December 7th, 2012 at 10:58 pm
YUM! I haven’t heard of that brand, but I’d love to try it!
December 7th, 2012 at 10:58 pm
brownies are definitely my favorite
December 7th, 2012 at 11:16 pm
It’s chocolate. Do I need to just pick one? If I must, then truffles.
December 7th, 2012 at 11:50 pm
A square after dinner keeps the doctor away? Or something like that
December 8th, 2012 at 1:43 am
super rich brownies made with lots of high-quality bittersweet chocolate
December 8th, 2012 at 2:19 am
Red velvet here I come!
December 8th, 2012 at 10:18 am
I would LOVE to win this!! I’m a chocolate fanatic and it’s my favorite thing to bake with
December 8th, 2012 at 10:44 am
My favorite way to eat chocolate is baking it into brownies!!! So rich and decadent!
December 8th, 2012 at 11:05 am
I think my favorite way to eat chocolate is to break a few pieces right from a bar of good milk chocolate
December 8th, 2012 at 12:12 pm
My favorite way to eat chocolate is in a decadent brownie!
December 8th, 2012 at 2:14 pm
I love Melton choclate and having it wig strawberries
December 8th, 2012 at 2:25 pm
I love chocolate in thick Spanish-style hot chocolate
December 8th, 2012 at 2:31 pm
My favorite is a plain ol’ milk chocolate candy bar.
December 8th, 2012 at 2:35 pm
My favorite way to eat chocolate is with peanut butter.
December 8th, 2012 at 2:40 pm
Warm and gooey chocolate anything is the best!
December 8th, 2012 at 2:43 pm
I know I’m a dinosaur – but – I only like milk chocolate candy. Plain dark chocolate is too bitter for me.
December 8th, 2012 at 2:57 pm
Dark chocolate, just on its own is lovely.
December 8th, 2012 at 3:01 pm
with a strong espresso
December 8th, 2012 at 3:04 pm
In chocolate cookies
December 8th, 2012 at 3:10 pm
My favorite way to eat chocolate is a dessert call Chocolate Decadence. It’s like eating one huge dark chocolate truffle.
December 8th, 2012 at 3:11 pm
My fave way to eat chocolate is with nuts……I love that combo!!
December 8th, 2012 at 3:26 pm
I can eat chocolate any way, I love to make a homemade chocolate cake and homemade chocolate icing! Thanks
December 8th, 2012 at 3:28 pm
Chocolate everything!!!!! Except for nuts in cookies/brownies/cake/etc……. AND coconut!
December 8th, 2012 at 3:37 pm
My favorite way to eat chocolate is by the handful!
December 8th, 2012 at 3:39 pm
I have always wanted to try this brand of chocolate for baking.
December 8th, 2012 at 3:44 pm
I love chocolate desert in any form……
December 8th, 2012 at 4:06 pm
Chocolate….hmmm…so many ways to enjoy it, but in my opinion, the best way is through a rich, moist, yummy cake!!
December 8th, 2012 at 4:15 pm
I enjoy chocolate ganache in desserts, or chocolate covered nuts, but my favorite is velvety chocolate mousse.
December 8th, 2012 at 4:28 pm
I love it with a hot cup of coffee!
December 8th, 2012 at 4:35 pm
My favorite way to eat chocolate is fudge full of nuts!
December 8th, 2012 at 4:36 pm
I love chocolate in a layer cake!
December 8th, 2012 at 5:19 pm
My favorite way to eat chocolate is with virtually everything! Haven’ t found a way I do not like it!
December 8th, 2012 at 6:07 pm
In a deep dark chocolate cake.
December 8th, 2012 at 6:15 pm
My favorite way to eat chocolate is in a big wonderful, walnut-studded brownie!
December 8th, 2012 at 7:05 pm
Looks delicious!
December 8th, 2012 at 8:01 pm
In small decadent nibbles as a rare and delightful treat.
December 8th, 2012 at 8:32 pm
I love to eat high quality German chocolate!
December 8th, 2012 at 9:48 pm
Hmmm, there are sooo many ways. My favorite is hot chocolate, homemade of course!
December 8th, 2012 at 9:52 pm
my favorite way is in smores !
December 8th, 2012 at 9:52 pm
My favorite way to eat chocolate is all my myself, so I don’t have to share…
December 8th, 2012 at 9:53 pm
straight up!
December 8th, 2012 at 10:15 pm
straight out of the wrapper!
December 8th, 2012 at 11:21 pm
I love chocolate! Especially hot cocoa, i drink it all year long.
December 8th, 2012 at 11:50 pm
My favorite way to eat chocolate is dark chocolate covered almonds and a cup of coffee!
December 9th, 2012 at 12:13 am
In chocolate cake!
December 9th, 2012 at 3:26 am
MY favorite way to eat chocolate is baked into cookies!
December 9th, 2012 at 7:10 am
i love brownies that are crunchy on the outside but soft in the inside.
December 9th, 2012 at 8:58 am
My favorite way to eat chocolate is to share with my husband his favorite cake, created with the very best chocolate and lots of love.
December 9th, 2012 at 10:13 am
my favorite way is any way…baked or drizzled in pies or cakes. Chocolate unwrapped and devoured..I have passed on the love of chocolate to my granddaughter who has me make chocolate cream cheese for her chocolate chip bagel…life without chocolate is like life without laughter…NO FUN
December 9th, 2012 at 10:16 am
i cannot pick one favorite way to eat chocolate, because the different textures and styles are so great. but i do love me some chocolate.
December 9th, 2012 at 10:40 am
My favorite way to eat chocolate is in chocolate cream pie!
December 9th, 2012 at 12:59 pm
My favorite way to eat chcolate is in fudge! Or HOT FUDGE, mmm!
December 9th, 2012 at 2:44 pm
Any possible way there is to eat chocolate, I love it, but plain is best.
December 9th, 2012 at 3:14 pm
You had me at the words……..Scharffen Berger
December 9th, 2012 at 3:28 pm
I love chocolate- this time of year my favorite is dark chocolate covered cherries.(clear centers)
December 9th, 2012 at 3:54 pm
With peanut butter is my favorite!
December 9th, 2012 at 4:25 pm
I have recently discovered teas with cocoa in it. That is my current favorite.
December 9th, 2012 at 5:01 pm
My favorite is when it is paired with wine. Unexpectedly delicious!
December 9th, 2012 at 8:58 pm
I love dark chocolate alone, and love a good homemade hot fuge sauce!
December 9th, 2012 at 8:59 pm
for breakfast, lunch and dinner!
December 9th, 2012 at 9:07 pm
easy! chocolate chip cookies. all day, every day.
December 10th, 2012 at 5:42 am
I love eating chocolate plain or else as mousse.
December 10th, 2012 at 7:24 am
Hmmmm. . . just by the bar is fabulous!
December 10th, 2012 at 9:05 am
So many amazing ways to eat chocolate… I must say my favorite way is dark chocolate cheesecake!
December 10th, 2012 at 9:19 am
Love eating a piece of dark chocolate by itself or with peanut butter!
December 10th, 2012 at 9:57 am
In chocolate-chip cookies!
December 10th, 2012 at 11:01 am
truffles!!
December 10th, 2012 at 11:28 am
One or two squares of dark chocolate every night after dinner…best part of my day
December 10th, 2012 at 12:20 pm
there are SOOO many ways to eat chocolate – suffice to say, chocolate MUST be eaten!
December 10th, 2012 at 12:32 pm
I’d love to use this for my Christmas baking! I’m trying some new peppermint brownie recipes this year
December 10th, 2012 at 12:33 pm
My favorite way to eat chocolate is fudge!
December 10th, 2012 at 1:11 pm
My Favorite Way to eat is Chocolate is Anyway it Comes. But I Do Love Chocolate Cake
December 10th, 2012 at 1:25 pm
I love eating chocolate in EVERYTHING and in every form!
December 10th, 2012 at 1:28 pm
Chocolate Zuchinni Muffins or homemade Hot Chocolate are my favorite ways to eat chocolate.
December 10th, 2012 at 1:45 pm
I like chocolate sauce!
December 10th, 2012 at 1:49 pm
I smell truffles!
thanks for the opportunity, great chocolate!
Linda
December 10th, 2012 at 6:00 pm
I love chocolate in all shapes and forms, especially brownies!
December 10th, 2012 at 9:59 pm
i love eating chocolate melted, in a bar, in a cookie, cake, brownie – anywhere. I LOVE CHOCOLATE
December 10th, 2012 at 10:52 pm
My favorite way to eat chocolate would be in a cookie, cakes, cupcakes or brownies! Chocolate makes the world a happier place!
December 11th, 2012 at 12:53 am
My wife is a baker, would love to go to New York for the event. We do love their chocolate though. Good stuff.
December 11th, 2012 at 5:41 am
My favorite way to eat chocolate is bite by bite.
December 11th, 2012 at 1:47 pm
In chocolate chip cookies.
December 11th, 2012 at 8:39 pm
Just plain chocolate! The best way!
December 11th, 2012 at 8:40 pm
Chocolate – hot, as fudge, or warm chocolate pudding.
December 11th, 2012 at 8:47 pm
I think my favorite way to eat chocolate is as slow as possible (in whatever form) and savor it until it melts on my tongue!
December 11th, 2012 at 9:02 pm
I love to use Scharffen Berger in my baking it have to order it online.
December 11th, 2012 at 10:10 pm
Mmm… Chocolate truffles.
December 12th, 2012 at 8:22 am
I love chocolate in almost any form. My recent favorite is a chocolate sour cream bundt cake. So Yummy!
December 12th, 2012 at 8:37 am
Love Scharffenberger!!!!
December 12th, 2012 at 9:44 am
Scharffenberger is the best!
December 12th, 2012 at 12:17 pm
I depends on my mood and the weather. Hot Chocolate is my favorite way right now!
December 12th, 2012 at 12:34 pm
Brownies! Specifically, the Baked brownie. Sooo good I made them for my birthday “cake” last year and might do the same this year, too!
December 12th, 2012 at 7:15 pm
Um, YES PLEASE.
December 12th, 2012 at 9:34 pm
Chocolate? Did someone say chocolate?? Give me good chocolate, and you’re my friend for life.
December 13th, 2012 at 12:11 am
Plain chocolate. Or brownies. Or cookies. Or any way you want to give it to me
December 13th, 2012 at 12:46 am
Straight out of whatever packaging it came in!
December 13th, 2012 at 10:13 am
Favorite way to eat chocolate? You really want me to pick my FAVORITE way to eat chocolate? Chocolate is good no matter what form it’s in!
December 13th, 2012 at 2:18 pm
A favorite way to eat chocolate? Just in my mouth, please!
December 13th, 2012 at 3:37 pm
Um….open my mouth and stick it in?