Snickers are easily a top 5 candy bar for me. Top 3, even! Chewy, nutty, that perfect sweet and salty combo, what more could you ask for in a commercially produced chocolate bar? They’re also one of my favorite candies to throw into different desserts, third only to Reeses cups Read more…
Sometimes, you’re just in the mood for chocolate covered fruit. It’s not valentine’s day, nobody is getting married, your anniversary is nowhere near now, but you just want it. Why does chocolate covered fruit have to be reserved for special, romantic occasions? That was a trick question. It doesn’t. Any Read more…
I’m of the esteemed opinion that there need to be more desserts combining coconut, caramel, and chocolate. It’s such an underutilized, decadent combination that so many people seem to forget that they love until girl scout cookie season rolls around again and the Samoas come out to play. But why Read more…
Walnuts are such an underrated nut, so often overlooked in favor of the pecan in the baking world. They’re written off as a boring, outdated addition, and it’s really unfair. They’ve got a distinct, almost earthy flavor, present enough to make itself known but humble enough to allow other flavors Read more…
Chocolate chip cookies are a staple in American households, and for good reason. They’re sweet, chewy, gooey, and dripping with nostalgia. We all have memories of baking them with a parent, grandparent, aunt or uncle, sibling, neighbor, or friend. It may not have been from scratch at that point, but Read more…
Sometimes, you just need to go back to the basics. You’re in the mood for something sweet, but you can’t be fussed over something that, while delicious, also takes what feels like an eternity to finish. You’re tired, you’re stressed out, and you just need to do something for you Read more…
Hear me out: cheesecake and cookies. Specifically, the most whimsical of all foundational American cookies, M&M cookies. Does it sound a little strange? Yes, they’re not two desserts you typically associate with one another. Do they weirdly work really well together? Also, yes. These bars are creamy, tangy, a little Read more…
I have been a life-long peanut butter girl. Anytime peanut butter is an option, I’m there. Ice cream, mousse, candy, cheesecake, it’s always my first pick. The one exception to that rule has always been peanut butter cookies. It’s the texture, and occasionally the (lack of) flavor. Peanut butter cookies Read more…