Chocolate Nut Pie

Chocolate Nut Pie 

A few days ago, it was my friends birthday. Instead of making her a cake, I decided to make her a chocolate pie. The filling is similar to that of a chocolate pecan pie however instead of pecans we used almonds and walnuts in the batter.

Once I handed this pie off, it didn't last long. And as in long I mean longer then 15 minutes. We used a oreo crust, so this thing is loaded with chocolate flavor.

The inside is like a dense pudding and is super addicting.

Ingredients: 

1/2 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup light corn syrup
3 eggs
3 tablespoons butter
1.5 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/4 cup chopped Carmel Turtles
(or any other nuts desired such as walnuts, slivered almonds, peanuts)
1 Oreo pie crust
(or any unbaked pie crust)

Directions: 

1) Preheat oven to 350
2) Mix brown sugar, cocoa and salt.
3) Add in light corn syrup, eggs, butter and vanilla extract.
4) When well mixed, add in mix-ins.
5) Pour into pie crust.
6) Bake about 60 minutes. Remove when puffed across top. 

Read More

Peppermint kiss cookies and oreo truffles

Peppermint cookies and truffles..

These are some of things we cooked up over the holidays. We made this last year and our friends loved them so much we made them again. 

Peppermint kiss cookies are sugar cookies that have peppermint extract so the cookie itself tastes like peppermint. The kiss on top just adds to the flavor. The recipe for them can be found here.

\

We also made more oreo truffles. One of my friends loved them so much she requested a batch for herself. Since it was the holidays I had to oblige. We used red wilton candy coating to be festive. It also comes in a ton of other colors and can usually be found at Michaels. This recipe can be found here.

Read More

Toffee

Toffee

Toffee is the perfect thing to make during the holiday season or anytime at all. It is quick to make, however it takes a watchful eye. This is a simple toffee recipe that can be prepared within minutes. This toffee also sets rather quickly.

Normally it is recommend that you use a candy thermometer to achieve the proper temperature when cooking the toffee. However if you keep a close eye while it is cooking and take it off of the heat as soon as the color is a dark amber then you can get away with not having to run to the store and buy one.

Recipe:

2 C butter

2 C white sugar

1/4 tsp salt

3 C chocolate chips 

1 C chopped almonds 

Directions:

1. In a heavy duty saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, and salt. 

2. Cover a baking sheet with aluminum foil

3. Cook over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil. Allow it to cook until it becomes a dark amber color or the temperature has reached 285 degrees F. If you over cook it, it will come out tasting like burnt marshmallows. 

4. When the toffee reaches the proper temperature, pour it onto the aluminum foil. Sprinkle the chocolate chips over it. Wait a minute and then smear the chocolate chips over the toffee once it is melted. Sprinkle the almonds over the chocolate. 

5. Place in the refrigerator to let set. Then break apart and enjoy. 

Read More

Smores Brownies

S'mores Brownies 

You definitely don't need a campfire to enjoy the taste of s'mores. These come together quickly and are delicious. 

Ingredients:

1 Box brownies mix

1 package graham crackers (Reserve some crushed pieces for topping the brownies)

3 Hershey's chocolate bars

1 bag of marshmallows

Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350. Line a 9x13 pan with foil or parchment paper 

2. Make the brownie mix according to the directions on the box

3. Line the bottom of the 9x13 pan with graham crackers

4. Pour the brownie mix on top of the crackers. Bake for 20 minutes. 

5. Take the pan out of the oven and empty all of the marshmallow on top of the hot brownies. 

6. Sprinkle the chocolate bar pieces and graham cracker pieces on top of the marshmallows. 

7. Place back in the oven and bake for an addition 15 minutes. 

8. Once out of the oven feel free to sprinkle more graham cracker and chocolate pieces on top while the brownies are hot. Or simply let cool, cut, and eat. 

Read More