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Chocolate Lava Chocolate Chip Cookie Cups

Add to ❤ Favorites They’re soft, slightly chewy, buttery, and just melt in your mouth. The nutty, rich flavor of the browned butter elevates them to another realm. Ingredients for 10 cups 1/2 cup unsalted butter, browned 1 large egg 3/4 cup light brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste 1/2 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips Read the Instructions here  

Poppy Seed Cake

Add to ❤ Favorites No frostings or glazes. Just a lightly dusting of powdered sugar. It’s the perfect cake for serving at brunch with fruit and something warm to drink. Ingredients for a bundt pan 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/8 tsp salt 2 tsp baking powder 1/3 cup poppy seeds 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar, divided 1/2 cup butter 1 cup milk, divided 1 tsp vanilla 4 large egg whites Powdered sugar, for garnishing, if desired Read the Instructions here  

Zebra Cupcakes

Add to ❤ Favorites Four simple and easy to make animal jungle cupcakes — a zebra, monkey, tiger, and a panda. Ingredients for 24 cupcakes 3 large eggs 3/4 cup vegetable oil 3/4 cup full-fat sour cream or full-fat vanilla Greek yogurt 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup buttermilk (or sub scant 1/2 cup milk + 1/2 tbsp vinegar- mixed together and let sit for 5 minutes) 1 package (15.25 ounces) chocolate fudge cake mix dry 1 package (3.4 ounces) chocolate instant pudding mix dry 1 container cream cheese frosting OR your favorite homemade frosting Make ’em into a ZEBRA White Sparkling Sugar Black Candy Melts Brown M&Ms Black Sparkle Gel Read the Instructions here  

Black Cherry Almond Crescent Ring Dessert

Add to ❤ Favorites You can replace the black cherries with 1 can of regular cherry pie filling (but it’s not quite as good as the gourmet black cherries). Ingredients for 4-6 servings 2 packages (8 ounces each) refrigerated crescent rolls 1 package 8 oz. cream cheese (you can use “light”) 1/4 cup sugar 1 egg 1 tsp. almond extract 1 jar Amarena Toschi Black Cherries, lightly drained Read the Instructions here  

Blueberry Crumb Cake

Add to ❤ Favorites This Blueberry Crumb Cake is one of our favorite breakfast treats! It is so easy to make and it tastes great!! Ingredients for 6-8 servings 2 (7-oz) packages Martha White Blueberry Muffin Mix 1-1/4 cups milk 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed 3/4 tsp cinnamon 1-3/4 cup flour 12 Tbsp butter, melted 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/2 tsp vanilla 3 to 4 Tbsp milk Read the Instructions here  

Lemon Crumble Breakfast Cake

Add to ❤ Favorites An easy to make breakfast or coffee cake that is moist and tender and topped with a sweet crumble topping then dusted with powdered sugar.  A wonderful addition to your sunny weekend brunch! Ingredients for 8 servings For the Crumble Topping: 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 3/4 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour 1/3 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice zest of 1 lemon For the Lemon Cake: 2 cups unbleached, all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temperature zest from 2 lemons (preferably organic) 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg, room temperature 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla bean paste 1/2 cup buttermilk, well shaken 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons) powdered sugar for dusting if desired Read the Instructions here  

Coconut Dulce de Leche Brownies

Add to ❤ Favorites Lightly salted coconut and dulce de leche are mixed and dropped by the spoonful into a rich triple chocolate brownie batter! These brownies are a luscious play on texture and maximum gooeyness! Ingredients for 18 servings For Coconut Dulce de Leche Filling 1 cup Sweetened flaked coconut 1/3 cup Dulce de Leche (heaping) pinch salt 1 teaspoons Vanilla bean paste 2 tablespoons All-purpose flour For the brownies 1 1/4 cup All-purpose flour spooned and leveled 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons Unsweetened cocoa powder 11 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips about 2 cups 1 cup Unsalted butter cut into pieces 1 cup Granulated sugar 1 cup Coconut sugar 5 large eggs room temperature 2 teaspoons Vanilla bean paste 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips* Read the Instructions here  

Chocolate Dipped Orange Cookie Crinkles

Add to ❤ Favorites A twist on the usual orange cookie crinkles resulting in a half-dipped chocolate cookie that will blow you away! Ingredients for 2 1/2 dozen 1/2 cup butter, room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract (or sub in some orange extract!) 1 egg, room temperature 3 tbsp. freshly squeezed orange juice 2 tbsp. orange zest 1/8 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. baking powder 1/4 tsp. baking soda 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour Topping 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 tbsp. orange zest Chocolate Dip 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate (or your favourite!) 1/2 tbsp. coconut oil Coarse salt or sea salt (optional) Read the Instructions here    

Baked Double Chocolate Orange Doughnuts

Add to ❤ Favorites These Baked Double Chocolate Orange Doughnuts are the perfect mix of dark chocolate and citrus tastes. Ingredients for 8 doughnuts Doughnuts 1 cup flour, plus 2 tbsp. 5 tbsp. cocoa powder ¾ tsp. baking powder ½ tsp. baking soda ¼ tsp. salt 3 tbsp. butter ⅓ cup dark chocolate chips ¾ tsp. instant coffee granules ½ cup brown sugar 1 large egg yolk Scant ¾ cup buttermilk* 1 tsp. vanilla extract ½ tsp. orange extract 2 tbsp. orange zest Frosting 2 cups confectioner’s sugar ½ cup cocoa powder ½ tsp. orange extract ½ tsp. vanilla 4-5 tbsp. non-dairy (or cow’s) milk 1 tsp. corn syrup Orange zest, to garnish Read the Instructions here  

Pomegranate Mandarin Cheesecake

Add to ❤ Favorites This simple cheesecake has a firm, but creamy filling on a graham crust. The topping is a mixture of pomegranate and orange juice, along with mandarin orange segments and those little ruby pomegranate seed gems. Ingredients for a 9 inch square baking pan 1.5 cups graham wafer crumbs 1/3 cup butter, melted 2 8 ounce packages cream cheese 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 egg 2 tbsp pomegranate juice 1 tsp vanilla 1/4 cup all purpose flour 3/4 cup orange juice 3/4 cup pomegranate juice 2 tbsp liquid honey 2 tbsp cornstarch 1 cup pomegranate seeds 1 mandarin orange, peeled and divided into segments Read the Instructions here  

Chocolate and Salted Caramel Pecan Squares

Add to ❤ Favorites These squares are the stuff dreams are made of. Salted caramel swirled with chocolate spotted with pecans on a shortbread crust. Ingredients for an 8-by-8-inch baking pan Shortbread base 1/2 cup soft butter (1 stick) 1 cup flour 1/4 cup confectioners’ sugar 1 tablespoon cornstarch Pinch salt Caramel filling 2 cups whole or halved pecans 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup butter (1 stick) 1 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup heavy cream or canned coconut milk (I always use the latter as it’s a pantry staple around here) 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1/2 or 1 teaspoon salt depending on how salted you like (I prefer 1 teaspoon) Read the Instructions here  

Lemon Pistachio Cheesecake Bars

Add to ❤ Favorites Lemon Pistachio Cheesecake Bars are a sweet, tart, nutty treat. The combination of lemons and pistachios is irresistible! Ingredients for 24 2-inch bars FOR THE CRUST AND CRUMB TOPPING: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 & 1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats 1 cup granulated sugar 1/2 teaspoon salt zest of 1 medium lemon 1 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into 1/2-inch cubes 1 cup chopped pistachios FOR THE FILLING: 16 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature 3/4 cup granulated sugar 2 large eggs juice of 1 or 2 medium lemons* Read the Instructions here