The Story: I am not one of those people that sits around and eats peanut butter with a spoon. Now, if it’s Nutella we’re talking about…then I can recall many Friday nights when it was just me and a jar of that chocolately goodness. But I never really acquired the peanut butter taste because my…
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Reese’s Puffs Cupcakes
The Story: One of my New Years resolutions for my blog was to make more cereal cupcakes. These kinds of treats are always fun and bring out the kid in all of us. My Cinnamon Toast Crunch Cupcakes were/are still a huge hit. So I was hoping these would get the same response. One of…
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcakes
The Story: I got an adorable email last month from a girl asking for a recipe she can use to make cupcakes for her boyfriend. Of course, I obliged. But I had to think about it… what kind of cupcakes do the men want for Valentine’s Day? Nothing covered in pink and red. Probably nothing…
Chocolate Malt Cupcakes
The Story: Alright, everyone is wanting some Valentines recipes. I didn’t want to just dye some vanilla cake pink and make it all girly looking or make red velvet (because I am allergic to red dye), so here is my take on a “cute” cupcake. Chocolate Malt Cupcakes, pretty freaking cute. And with a straw!…
Peanut Butter Chocolate Rice Crispy Treats
The Story: I make really fancy things most weeks. Cupcakes with fillings and ganches and buttercreams and blah blah blah. But guess what, I just like the simple treats the best. Rice Krispy Treats have always held a special place in my heart, but these peanut butter bars are just out of control. I took…
Chocolate Coconut Truffles
The Story: Alright, truffles may be a new favorite. First of all, they are totally easy and low maintenance! Second, they are so simple to transport. I freak out when I drive with cupcakes. I seriously need a “Cupcakes on Board” sign for my car window because I drive like an old woman with that…
Almond Joy Cookie Bars
The Story: I always see beautiful bar cookies and brownies and other cut treats online. But in my college apartment, I don’t have any good knives. So guess what, mine never turn out pretty. And it’s sort of hard to post with ugly photos, because I doubt anyone would take me seriously if my desserts…
Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes
The Story: Peppermint and chocolate is a perfect match. When I meet someone that doesn’t like peppermint, the first thing that goes through my head is “You are not human and you have missed out on life.” Dramatic? Yes. But seriously, those people’s taste buds are missing out on a flavor celebration.
Hot Chocolate Truffles
The Story: Truffles have always scared me. They just seem like something you get during the holidays from fancy stores, not something I could do myself. But I gained some confidence when I went to my boyfriend’s sister’s house and saw her making these sweet things. I thought, “Hm, maybe I…
Chocolate Orange Cookie Sandwiches
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Black & White Peppermint Bark
The Story: I thought this was going to be simple. Nope. I can make fancy cupcakes in my sleep but I cannot make simple peppermint bark to save my life. The ones in the photo turned out fabulously, but I put the extra chocolate in a small dish and the dish was way too…
Hostess Cupcakes
The Story: Wherever I go, I am “cupcake girl.” So sometimes I show up at a relative’s house and I am informed that I will be making cupcakes for a family affair. Do I have any tips, any scoops, even any cupcake pans? Nope. But I miraculously seem to make it work. Chocolate Cake:…
