Rich Ladies Fudge

I got this recipe from my sister and I've used it ever since-no more Fantasy Fudge for me!!

This fudge is smooth, creamy and of course perfectly chocolatey.

It comes together very quickly too!

So here is the chocolate rundown:

German sweet, bittersweet, and milk chocolates

Wow right!?!

Bring to a boil the sugar, salt, butter and evaporated milk-boil for 6 mins.

Stirring constantly.

Pour over all the chocolate and marshmallow cream.

Mix thoroughly.

Pour into prepared pan and cool completely.

This is gonna be your new favorite fudge for sure!!

Enjoy!

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Pecan Surprise Bars

These are so totally, smashingly delicious bars!!

One thing I LOVE about baking with Michelle {co-author} is that she remembers everything!!!

Like taking pictures of each step.

Like what was the last ingredient we put into those cookies or that cake.

Like what time we put them into bake-because I forgot {heehee} to set the timer-again!

I especially love that she introduced me to these bars!!

So thank you Michelle for baking with me!!!

As always the complete recipe is available in the printable.

Here is a little step by step rundown...

1 yellow cake mix, 1 egg, 1/2 c. melted butter.

Mix together.

Dump it into 13x9 inch baking dish.

Press it out nicely:)

Pop it into a 350 degree oven for 15 to 20 mins.

Start the filling by combining 2/3 c. reserved cake mix, dark corn syrup, eggs, brown sugar, vanilla. Mix well.

Partially baked crust.

Pour in the filling.

Top with chopped pecans and bake for another 30 to 35 minutes.

Cool and cut into bite-sized bars.

The bottom layer is so good-very gooey and caramelly and then you have the crunch of the nut topping-Totally delicious!!

Enjoy!!!

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Merry Mondays ~ Starbucks™ Peppermint Brownies

One word..... numalicious!!

This copy-cat recipe for the famous Starbucks Peppermint Brownies we found many years ago and of course have tweaked to our liking!

Nothing like some minty chocolate for the holidays. :)

Start with a basic brownie mix. Add butter, water eggs and peppermint extract.

Mix by hand just until all the dry ingredients are incorporated.

Pour into greased 9x13-inch pan.


Mmmm... looks good already!
Cool completely.

Next start the peppermint buttercream frosting by beating together powdered sugar and butter.

Add more powdered sugar :), milk, vanilla and peppermint extracts.

Mix until smooth and creamy.

Almost ready....

To get the real minty feel to your brownies you can add green food coloring.

Spread frosting over cooled brownies.

Make sure it is even... you don't want to cheat anyone out of any filling!!

Make chocolate frosting by bringing milk and butter almost to a boil over medium heat. Pour mixture over chocolate chips and let sit for 5 minutes. Add vanilla and whisk until smooth. Use an electric mixer and beat in powdered sugar until frosting is smooth.

Spread chocolate frosting over peppermint buttercream.

No sampling quite yet!! Place brownies in fridge for about 1 hour to firm up frosting.

Enjoy!

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Almond Roca

Another piece of the Almond Roca cake yet to be posted-oops, I can't believe this week got away from me so quickly!

So it looks like Michelle and I both posted today!

Be sure to scroll down and check out her post-

Chocolatey-Caramel Thumbprints-soooo yummy!

This stuff is the real deal-tastes just like the original!

Here's what you need:

butter, sugar, corn syrup, water, chopped nuts, and milk chocolate chips.

{Complete recipe available in the printable link.}

I used a mix of almonds and hazelnuts.

I didn't chop them too fine since I like a little extra crunch.

Melt butter, add the corn syrup, sugar and water until it turns the color of a brown bag.

Stir constantly.

Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 the nuts.

Turn onto a greased cookie sheet with edges.

Once it hardens a little score it into the shape you want-rectangles or squares.

Melt the chocolate and spread over the scored and cooled nut mixture.

Sprinkle with remaining nuts-cool completely.

Note: refrigerate over night and then break into pieces-they have better texture.

Yummy!

Put these into some cute Christmas bags to give away or add to baskets.

Enjoy!!

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Chocolaty Caramel Thumbprints

Wow! Where has the time gone...only two weeks til Christmas??

Time to get the baking done!!

These thumbprints are delish and have in the last couple years been added to our definitely have to make Christmas goodie list! The problem is the list just keeps growing.... This recipe i found in the Better Homes and Garden Cookbook and as soon as i saw it, i had to try it!

A great mix of caramel, pecans and chocolate!! Check out the Printable Recipe for the full ingredient list and directions.

You won't reget giving these ones a try! :)

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Crescent Roll Lasagna

Look at all that creamy, meaty goodness!!

This is a really easy and delicious week night meal-I know you all are gonna be needing recipes like this one during this very busy Christmas season!!!

The good thing about this recipe is the basic ingredients-you'll probably have most of them on hand!:)

*recipe adapted from The Best Cooks Come From A Cottage Kitchen

Here's the ingredient rundown:

Package of crescent rolls

Unroll 1/2 of pkg and press out flat onto cookie sheet

1 lb. browned Hamburger, onion, garlic powder, basil, oregano, salt and pepper

tomato paste

Mix together and simmer for a couple mins.

1/2 c. cream cheese and 1 t. parsley-stir together in a small bowl.

Top the pressed out roll with the meat mix first, then spread with the cream cheese.

Top with 4 oz Mozzarella cheese.

Unroll 2nd half of rolls and place on top and pinch seams together.

Brush with egg, and if desired sprinkle with poppyseed.

Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 mins.

Golden!

Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Then you and your family just enjoy it!:)

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Merry Mondays-Cranberry

Cranberry-Pistachio Biscotti

These look like Christmas right?

They turned out so pretty:)

We made 2 different versions of this recipe-the 2nd one is Cranberry Macadamia Biscotti.

The Macadamia was the more popular one which I think is because pistachio is kinda of a different-not-your-everyday kind of flavor.

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So start by mixing oil and sugar until well blended.

Mix in the vanilla and almond extracts,

like so,

then beat in eggs.

Beat until eggs are incorporated.

Combine flour, salt, and baking powder; gradually add to egg mixture.

Mix in the cranberries and nuts by hand.

Divide dough in half and form into 2 logs on a cookie sheet.

Dough may be sticky; wet hands to handle dough more easily.

Bake for 35 mins or until light brown. Remove from oven and cool for 10 mins.

Reduce heat to 275 degrees.

Cut logs on diagonal into 3/4 inch thickness.

Lay on biscotti on its side.

Bake for another 8 to 10 mins.

Cool.

We decided to kick it up a notch and dip the bottoms into white chocolate:)

Delicious!!

So pretty-it would make a very yummy gift for the teachers or your neighbors.

These are the Cranberry-Macadamia nut Biscotti with some coffee:)

For these you just add Macadamia instead of pistachio.

MmmmYum!

Enjoy!

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