Dark Chocolate-Sour Cherry Brownies

Monday, March 5, 2012

Of all the many, many versions of brownies I've made in my baking life, I very rarely have used a chocolate-fruit combination. It's not that I dislike the combination. Rather, the thought of nuts or caramel or peanut butter generally persuades me to go another route. The addition of dried sour cherries to dark chocolate brownies makes for a chewy, slightly tart brownie. That tartness combines with dark chocolate to make an irresistible brownie.

Nutella Swirl Cheesecake Bars

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

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Of all the things I've made with Nutella, I've somehow never combined it with another of my true loves - cheesecake. The fact that I have allowed that to happen is a terrible mistake on my part. However, I feel that I have properly atoned with these cheesecake bars.

Coconut Pecan Blondies

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

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I have always adored traditional German chocolate cake. My mother used to bake one for me for special occasions and for some ordinary days, too. Of course, the very best part is the frosting. I'm not even sure I need the cake. Just give me a little bowl of frosting, and I could be happy as can be. With these blondies, we have all the components of that fantastic frosting. Pecans, coconut, brown sugar, and butter come together to make a pan full of bars very reminiscent of my childhood love. Plus, I threw in some chocolate chips for good measure. Continue reading about Coconut Pecan Blondies.

Caramel Oatmeal Bars

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

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Layered bars are not a new baking sensation. They've been around for ages. What I love about them is how easy they are to vary. Change up the crust or the filling or the topping, and you've got a new sweet treat suited specifically to your tastes!

Kitchen Sink Brownies

Thursday, February 2, 2012

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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..

Butter Pecan Shortbread

Friday, January 27, 2012

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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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