Tag: chocolate

How does one define an ice cream cake? Obviously ice cream is the key component, but what else should one expect to find in an ice cream cake? Some recipes call for layers of actual baked cake, others simply layer different flavors of ice cream together, some might call...

Before mom started making them, I had never seen anything like these Chocolate Mint Surprises. In fact, until I started researching for this post, I still had not seen anything quite like these cookies. It turns out that this recipe is a homemade version of the Australian Mint Slice...

There is a reason that peanut butter and chocolate have been a classic and popular pairing for over a century – the salty, sweet, contrasting and complimentary flavors and textures make for a uniquely satisfying food experience. In the 1920’s, H.B. Reese, a former Hershey’s employee, created the Reese’s...

Crispy, gooey, buttery, sweet Rice Krispie treats have been a popular, beloved snack and dessert option since the 1940’s when Kellogg’s first published the recipe on the back of their Rice Krispies cereal boxes. Originally called Marshmallow Squares or Marshmallow Crispy Squares, the treats are simple to make, require...

When you think of Rice Krispie treats, I’m sure the first thing that comes to mind is the classic gooey, chewy, marshmallow and cereal treat that has been around since the late 1930’s. Well, that is not what you’ll get here. These Rice Krispy Frosted Treats have a more...

If you are a fan of cinnamon rolls, king cake, Swedish tea rings, babka or any other variant of soft yeasted bread wrapped around a sweet filling, this recipe is definitely for you. The soft, fluffy, tender bread starts with a super quick, no-knead dough and the recipe is...

York Sensation (or Sensational) Brownies have been around since at least the late 1980’s, gaining popularity throughout the 1990’s (which coincides with my memories of mom first making these brownies when I was in high school) and continuing to appear all around the internet today, including ‘official’ versions on...

Have you ever looked at a thumbprint cookie and thought it was a bit of a tease? How much filling can realistically be contained in a thumbprint? I’ll tell you, not very much at all. Most thumbprint recipes call for a scant 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of filling, barely...

Fudge recipes using marshmallow cream (or creme) have been around since at least the 1950’s, and for very good reason. They are one of the quickest and easiest types of fudge to make as they don’t require a candy thermometer or any experience or “knack” to determine when the...

It has come up a time or two that I like brownies. It is possible that “like” is a slight understatement considering that nearly 20% of all of the recipes I’ve posted to date are brownies in one form or another. This recipe is probably the first from-scratch brownie...