This Cookie Is Insane!

Oh boy, oh boy, oh boy! I am really excited about this one! If ya’ll love chocolate chip cookies as much as I do, I know you’re going to go nuts for this.

I had heard of skillet cookies before but for some reason I had never tried them myself. It wasn’t until recently that I decided it was time for me to start experimenting with recipes and I am so glad I did! This massive cookie turned out so delish, I would have eaten the whole thing by myself if my family hadn’t made me share.

This skillet cookie is pure heaven on Earth; it’s chewy, it’s sweet, it’s gigantic. My favorite way of eating this is hot, straight from the skillet, with a scoop of ice cream beautifully melting on top of it.

The next time I make this (which will be tomorrow, actually) I’m going to use white chocolate chips instead of regular ones. I’m dying to also try this with some roasted almonds, or perhaps a mixture of different nuts!

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Quick Tip: Serve with vanilla ice cream.

The tastiest carrot cake you’ll EVER make.

You’ll never guess how old I was when I had a taste of carrot cake for the first time. I was in my twenties! I know – it’s crazy that I had managed to live my life completely unaware of this amazing cake.

I can tell you, once I had tried it, there was no going back. It was pure love at first sight (and bite), and over the years I’ve tried so many carrot cake recipes that I’ve lost count. They’ve all been yummy, and I don’t think it’s possible to find a carrot cake I didn’t like. However, I still keep trying new recipes because sometimes that leads to amazing results.

That’s exactly what happened when I made this carrot cake. This is a very traditional, classic recipe and I have no idea what it is that made this turn out so mind-blowing! The ingredients are all familiar, so I think it must be that the ratio of these ingredients is just absolutely perfect in this one.

Whatever the case, I would highly recommend giving this recipe a try! It might be the only one you’ll ever need!

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Quick Tip: Make this cake up to a few days ahead! The flavors will only get better.

Cookies are my favorite treats. I have mentioned that so many times in the past, but it is absolutely true. They are easy to carry around, have loads of fun toppings and are full of flavor and deliciousness. My favorite are classic chocolate chip cookies, but every now and then I like to venture into something new, specifically a new flavor. I have tried sugar cookies, lemon cookies, red velvet cookies, oatmeal cookies and so many more. They are all great, but sometimes I like to get even more adventurous.

These cookies here are a twist on my classic chocolate chip cookie. They have loads of chocolate chips, but on top of that have oats, cornflakes, coconut and pecans. With all this deliciousness in one cookie, you will be hooked after the first bite. Not to mention, if you eat a few of these, you can practically count it as a meal! Full of protein and chocolate, you cannot go wrong. These are so easy to assemble and in return you will get some big hearty cookies full of flavor and the perfect texture. You will see how easy these are to prepare and will get hooked on making these. Your family will love you for it, too!

Photo and recipe courtesy of Averie Cooks.

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Quick Tip: Add any other topping you’d like into these!

One of my favorite things to enjoy when we would go over to the Amish just south of my town was their homemade apple butter. They pride themselves in the amount of apple butter they make and how it is all natural and perfectly sweet. When you walk into their little house where they sell everything from cinnamon rolls to fresh produce and milkshakes, you will smell an amazing aroma of apples simmering away in it’s own juices with loads of spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. All of these combined create the perfect treat!

Last year, I hosted Thanksgiving for the first time and decided I wanted to give something to my guests as they left. I did not want to bake something because I knew we would already have a lot of leftovers from the actual day, so I decided to go with a jar of homemade apple butter. I popped out my crock pot and just dumped four ingredients: apples, cinnamon, sugar and salt and let those simmer away all day. In the evening, I took an immersion blender to it all and blended it until it was smooth. It was the perfect (and might I add very easy) treat to make for my guests.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Pillsbury.

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Quick Tip: Stir occasionally and add a bit of water if you feel it is getting dry.

I remember as a little girl, getting off the school bus every Wednesday at grandma’s house. She’d always have my favorite pie baking for me; apple crumb. Oh, how I adored those pies. Flaky butter crust, crisp apples with a gooey sauce, and a sugary sweet crumb topping. So good!

When I came across this recipe, I was hesitant to make it because I didn’t want to fix something that wasn’t broken. Grandma’s recipe had been working for all of these years, and there really wasn’t anything to change. So, I didn’t change anything. However, I added something to the recipe: caramel. Wow! What a delightful kick this one little ingredient gave to this already amazing pie!

Recipe courtesy of Almanac.

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Quick Tip: You can always tent the pie with aluminum foil if you notice the top browning too quickly. That’s what grandma always did!

Seriously folks, nothing puts a smile on your face like an old-fashioned whoopie pie. However, this recipe puts a twist on the ooey, gooey, cake dessert and uses ice cream instead. Made with mixed berries, the cake portion of the pies are filled with sweet, summer yummies. Once the dessert has been fully constructed, you’re left with two fluffy cakes with a thick slab of ice cream sandwiched between them.

This dessert is truly drool-worthy and makes a great hit during the summer months. We like to eat them any time of the year at our house. Make up a big batch and store them in the freezer to share with friends and family. Of course, you can always stash a few behind the frozen veggies for yourself. You never know when you’ll need some late night snacking reinforcements.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Woman’s Day.

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Are you looking for a dessert recipe that is festive enough for special occasions and guaranteed to wow your dinner guests? You have come to the right place. This incredible meringue pie is definitely going to make an impression! Some experience in baking is required – although the instructions are so thorough, even beginners can make this. This pie will be the perfect ending to your special dinner, and your guest will be talking about this weeks after!

This nutty caramel concoction, is so rich, yet lite, your plate practically refills itself. Warm butterscotch is reminiscent of familiar holiday flavors of creamy decadence. Whipped whites peak in a fluffy sweet meringue. Dollops of the smooth topping, are plopped over a creamy, butterscotch filling. Don’t forget to pop the meringue back in the oven, to brown the peaks to a savory dark caramel color.

Recipe and photo courtesy of The Food Network

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Quick tip: You can make and refrigerate the dough discs up to 48 hours before baking.