The best Oreo cookie recipe I have is my chocolate covered Oreos. They are easy to make and of course super yummy. I have since found ways to snazz these up based on the holiday it is. Oreo Cookie Recipe - Green Stripe Chocolate Covered Oreos I use green stripes like seen above for both St Patricks Day and Christmas. Christmas also get red and white, orange for Halloween and red white and blue for Memorial Day, July 4th, and Labor Day. For Christmas, I like to take it a step further and add in a bit of peppermint extract to tie in with everything else peppermint this time of year. Here is the super easy how to. Just change out the green for any other color you are looking to use. Ingredients 18 Oreos – Mint or Regular flavor ½ of a cup Wilton Mint Chocolate … [Read more...]
Oreo Dessert – No Bake Oreo Meltaways Recipe
Ok, one thing you need to know about me. I LOVE Oreos and just about any oreo dessert. I also twist them and eat the cream out first. I love them broken up in my ice cream. I will eat almost anything if it has Oreos in it. So it should be no surprise that I have more desserts with Oreos in them than anything else, in my recipe box! So besides Oreo, I love simple easy recipes and no-bake recipes are even better. If you want to wow a crowd for the least amount of effort these No Bake Oreo Meltaways are for you! Oreo Dessert - No Bake Oreo Meltaways Recipe Be warned these are rich, yummy, and oh so addictive! This is the recipe as it stands in my recipe box and I'll note my changes to it ;) Ingredients Oreos, divided Unsalted butter, divided Powdered sugar Milk … [Read more...]
Homemade Chocolate Cherry Brownies
I have a slight chocolate addiction and in my house, it's no secret. It's why I have trouble really losing weight. I love homemade chocolate brownies, but now and then I want to change things up. These chocolate cherry brownies are just one of the several combinations I have tried and loved! Homemade Chocolate Cherry Brownies These brownies are a great way to get some fruits and veggies into some otherwise pretty picky eaters. I am known for adding zucchini to my brownies and not telling my family. My husband found out and now he examines everything a bit closer. He now knows I also add onions to my baked mac n cheese.... he wasn't happy about that one either. Hey, when you hubby is as picky of an eater as a few of your kids then you learn ways to hide it in their food. There are whole … [Read more...]
Chocolate Zucchini Brownies
I know getting my kids to eat their veggies is a task. They don't mind potatoes in french fry form and they don't mind corn but anything else? FORGET IT! So I have become VERY sneaky. My kids think it is a great reward to get brownies as a snack or for dessert, what they DON'T know (and please don't tell them!) is that those brownies are PACKED with Zucchini!! Win for mom! Chocolate Zucchini Brownies Ingredients: 2 large eggs ½ cup butter, melted 1 cup chocolate sauce, alternately you can use semi-sweet chocolate chips ½ cup additional chocolate sauce ½ cup of sugar ½ cup homemade brown sugar 1 cup shredded zucchini 1 tsp vanilla extract ¼ tsp salt ½ cup flour Preheat oven to 350 F. Grease an 8x8 baking pan. In a large bowl combine flour, sugar, … [Read more...]
Chocolate Chip Muffin In a Jar
Chocolate Chip Muffin In a Jar Everyone seems to be loving these recipes in a jar lately. You can get small jars and they are perfect for single servings and are already in something to store them in. I love chocolate chip muffins, o here they are in a jar! I bought a bag of powder from my local small dry food grocery store-Labeled muffin mix, basically the four, baking soda, etc in the bag already mixed. You Need 1 1/2 cup of muffin mix (OR 1 1/2 cups of four and 1 tea spoon of baking powder and 1 teaspoon of salt) 1/3 cup of sugar 1/3 cup of shortening 1 egg 1 teaspoon of vanilla 1 cup of milk 1 cup of chocolate chips. Start by adding in the muffin mix into your bowl. Then add in your sugar. Crack your egg into the bowl and mix a little. Now you want to … [Read more...]
Peppermint Patty Cookies Recipe
These Peppermint Patty Cookies are chocolatey goodness stuffed with a Peppermint Patty. They are SOOOOOO yummy. When I'm preggo I tend to have craving for Peppermint Patties all the time. Plus add in chocolate and chocolate chip cookies and YUMO! Peppermint Patty Cookies are Chocolate Chip Cookies Stuffed with a Peppermint Patty My biggest tip is to make a double batch of these Peppermint Patty cookies, they tend to disappear so fast! Especially if you are taking them to an event. It's like you try one and before you know you have eaten 5 of them! Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe: Ingredients 2 whole sticks of softened butter 2 cups of white Sugar 2well-beaten eggs 2 Tsp. Vanilla 2 TBSP strong coffee (cooled to room temperature) 1/2 Cup Cocoa 2 1/2 Cups Flour 1 … [Read more...]
Copy Cat Melting Pot Dark Chocolate Raspberry Fondue
Here is another great recipe from The Melting Pot. This makes for a great dessert after a long day and is perfect for movie night not just Valentines Day! Ingredients: 12 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped ¼ cup heavy cream (you can use this heavy cream substitute if needed) 3 tablespoons raspberry liqueur Instructions: Combine the dark chocolate and cream in the top of a double boiler set over simmering water. Heat until the chocolate is melted, stirring constantly; or combine the chocolate and cream in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted, stirring every 30 to 45 seconds. Be careful not to let the chocolate burn. Pour into a warm fondue pot. Drizzle with the liqueur. Keep fondue warm over low heat. Serves four to six. … [Read more...]
Copy Cat Melting Pot Yin & Yang Chocolate Fondue
How cool is this Yin & Yang Chocolate Fondue from The Melting Pot. Well here is a recipe to make it at home and blow the socks off your Valentine! Ingredients: 4 ounces dark chocolate, finely chopped. 4 ounces white chocolate, finely chopped. Instructions: Melt the dark chocolate in the top of a double boiler set over simmering water, stirring constantly; or place the dark chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave until melted, stirring every 30 to 45 seconds. Be careful not to let the chocolate burn. Repeat the procedure with the white chocolate. Pour both chocolates simultaneously into a warm fondue pot. Rotate the pot one-quarter turn to produce the yin and yang effect. Garnish the white chocolate with a piece of dark chocolate and the dark … [Read more...]
Copy Cat Melting Pot Chocolate Fontini
With Valentines Day coming up one of the popular destinations for couples and dinner is The Melting Pot. One of my favorite drink there is the Chocolate Fontini. If you are looking to show up your mad drink making skills (yeah i just went there) then check out this copycat recipe! Chocolate Fontini Ingredients: • ½ ounce chocolate syrup • 1 ounce chocolate liqueur • ½ ounce Kahlua • ½ ounce Irish cream liqueur • ½ ounce blackberry syrup • Splash of heavy cream or half-and-half (you can use this heavy cream substitute if needed) Instructions: Chill a martini glass. Drizzle the chocolate syrup inside the glass. Combine the chocolate liqueur, Kahlua, Irish cream liqueur, blackberry syrup and cream in a small pitcher and mix well. Pour into … [Read more...]