I made these tasty treats for the recent 4th of July bash I hosted as an alternative to a standard pecan pie. I was already serving lemon tartlets as well as my traditional 4th of July Chocolate Pie, and didn’t want one more pie in the mix. But, I did want something pecan to continue … Continue reading »
I love the nutty rich flavor of browned butter. It was only a recent discovery, and it adds a whole other layer to the flavor of desserts. The best part is that you can take any ordinary recipe…brown the butter, and viola! A new amazing flavor is discovered! These bar cookies are quick and easy; … Continue reading »
I love brownies! There is nothing like a good, chewy, creamy, gooey, yummy brownie to brighten my day. There are so many wonderful brownie recipes to choose from too! I could easily devote a month to the goodness of brownies! Browned Butter Brownies (aka Best Ever Brownies according to Bon Appetit), Mint Ganache Brownies, Peanut … Continue reading »
Gooey, fudgy, creamy, squishy….that’s what a delicious brownie is to me. I understand that some people might prefer the light, cakey variety; but not this girl! The addition of the mint ganache takes these brownies to a whole new level! For the Brownies: 1/2 cup unsalted butter 8 ounces bittersweet chocolate chips 1 1/2 cups … Continue reading »
So…I really have no idea why these cookies are called Russian Bars. I don’t really think Russian when faced with coconut and shortbread goodness…but what do I know!?! My mom made these cookies throughout my childhood and they were certainly one of my favorites. Guess I need to ask her about their name! Moist, gooey … Continue reading »
