Desserts

Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

Ingredients 1 cup butter 1 cup white sugar  1/2 cup light brown sugar 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips 2 cups sweetened coconut flakes Directions Preheat the oven to […]

Chocolate Pudding

Chocolate Pudding

Ingredients 3/4 cup granulated sugar  3 tablespoons cornstarch 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3 cups whole milk 4 ounces dark chocolate chips 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions In a medium saucepan, whisk together sugar, cornstarch, cocoa powder, and salt. Add milk and transfer to stovetop over medium-low heat and whisk ingredients together. Whisk ingredients frequently […]

Banana Muffins

Banana Muffins

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 3 large bananas, mashed 3/4 cup white sugar  1 egg 1/3 cup butter, melted Directions Preheat oven to 350°F. Coat muffin pans with non-stick spray, or use paper liners. […]

Chocolate Fondue

Chocolate Fondue

Ingredients 12 ounces of milk or dark chocolate (chips or roughly chopped if from a block) 1 cup (8 ounces) of heavy whipping cream A pinch of salt Directions Heat the cream with a pinch of salt over medium heat in fondue pot just until slightly […]

Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream

Homemade Chocolate Ice Cream

Ingredients 3/4 cup sugar 1 cup milk 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 3 egg yolks, lightly beaten 2 ounces chocolate chips 2 cups heavy cream 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Combine sugar, milk, salt, and cocoa powder in a saucepan over medium […]

Chocolate Frosting

Chocolate Frosting

Ingredients 4 tablespoons butter, softened 2 tablespoons cocoa powder 1 1/4 cup powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 1-2 tablespoons milk Directions Beat all the frosting ingredients together, minus one tablespoon of milk until smooth. Add up to an additional tablespoon of milk if it needs […]

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake

Ingredients 10 tablespoons butter 2/3 cups brown sugar 1/3 cup white sugar 1 egg + 1 egg yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 2/3 cup all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 3/4 teaspoon salt 1 cup chocolate chips Directions Preheat oven to 350°F and lightly grease […]

Whoopie Pies

Whoopie Pies

Cookie Ingredients 1 3/4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1 cup granulated sugar 1 cup buttermilk, room temperature 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 large egg 1 teaspoon pure […]

Strawberry Ice Cream

Strawberry Ice Cream

Ingredients 2-3 cups strawberries, chopped small 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup granulated sugar, divided 1/4 cup light brown sugar 4 large egg yolks 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 1/2 cups half and half 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Combine the strawberries with the […]

Apple Fritters

Apple Fritters

One of my husband’s absolute favorite treats is apple fritters. It seemed logical that I learned to make them.  The great thing about this recipe is it’s very versatile. If you like less apples, add less apples. If you like smaller apples, chop your apples […]