Ingredients 1 cup cooked white quinoa, cooled (about 1/2 cup dry) 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa 1/4 cup pure maple syrup 1/4 cup peanut butter 1 Tablespoon chia seeds Dash of vanilla extract Pinch of salt Instructions After cooking quinoa and it’s slightly cooled, combine all ingredients in a bowl. (I get the other ingredients ready […]
Dessert
Chocolate Covered Strawberries
Store bought elegance of a chocolate covered strawberry achieved at home in only a few minutes. Great for any occasion no matter how romantic or casual it may be. Once you start making your own chocolate covered strawberries you will want to have them on hand all the time! Ingredients 1-2 pounds of strawberries washed […]
Chewy (made from scratch) Brownies
This is my go to brownie recipe! No more using box mixes after I tried these. With a few more ingredients they as almost as quick as the pre made mixes. Ingredients 1 2/3 cup sugar 3/4 cup baking cocoa 1 1/3 cup all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup melted […]
Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookie
There is something irresistible about a soft, warm, chewy, chocolate chip cookie with a cold glass of milk. Yes this recipes makes a bit more than two people should eat, but that is why I put some on wax paper and freeze them. That way they are ready to go for any last minute occasion […]
Apple Crisp
Growing up both my grandmas had apple trees, which meant I was spoiled with all kinds of delicious apple desserts. Now that I have two of my own trees this apple crisp recipe has become one of my favorite go to desserts. It’s fast, easy, and delicious served warm with ice cream! Ingredients 3 cups […]
Scotcheroo (Rice Krispie) Roll Ups
Ingredients Chocolate filling 3/4 cup butterscotch chips scant 1/4 cup peanut butter 3/4 cup chocolate chips Rice Krispies 6 cups rice krispies 3/4 cup sugar 3/4 cup karo syrup 3/4 cup peanut butter Instructions 1. Grease a large 10 x 15” pan, line with heavy duty aluminum foil, then grease the foil. 2. In a large, greased […]
Temptations
Ingredients 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/2 cup brown sugar 1 egg 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 3/4 teaspoon soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/4 cup flour 1 bag small Reese’s peanut butter cups Instructions Cream together all ingredients except reese’s Press into an un-greased mini muffin tin filling it about […]
Sugar Cookies
Frosting: 2 cups powdered sugar ¼ cup Crisco 1/8 cup water Almond flavor Cookies: 2 c sugar 1 c butter soften ¼ tsp lemon juice 1 c sour cream 3 eggs 5 c flour 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp baking soda Cream sugar and butter thoroughly. Add juice. Add eggs, one at a time, […]