Bake or Break

Granola Cookies with Chocolate and Roasted Almonds

View a printable recipe or more photos The first time I flipped through At Home with Magnolia, I was intrigued by these cookies. I am a big fan of granola and have been tempted more than once to make my own granola bars. Somehow, though, I'd never thought to put granola in cookies.

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Chocolate Amaretto Bundt Cake

View a printable recipe or more photos While I may not be a huge fan of plain chocolate cake, I can certainly sing the praises of chocolate cake with some added interest. Cinnamon, cream cheese, peanut butter, or, in this instance, a liqueur. I found this cake recipe while flipping through The Magnolia Bakery Cookbook. As you well know, I do love to make a Bundt cake. Plus, there's chocolate and amaretto. How could I go wrong?

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Coconut Pecan Shortbread Squares

View a printable recipe or more photos I've been on a bit of an unplanned hiatus from BoB. No big reasons, just a whole bunch of little ones that add up. I actually haven't quite gotten around to turning the oven back on. I do plan on getting back in the kitchen this week. In the meantime, I'll share these bars that I made a while back.

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Chocolate Wafer Icebox Cake

View a printable recipe or more pictures For months, I’ve been wanting to make this dessert. First, for Christmas, I got The Magnolia Bakery Cookbook, which includes the recipe. Then, I was even more sold on it when Deb made it. So, what took me so long? Finding those chocolate wafer cookies. [...]

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