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Browned Butter White Chocolate Macadamia Cookies

February 13, 2013 Cookies

  How about some cookies for Valentine’s Day? These white chocolate chip and macadamia have an decadent, nutty browned butter flavor. They are perfect for dunking into hot tea or cold milk. Thanks to Oh! Nuts for supplying the macadamias- amazing! Ingredients: 1 cup butter, browned 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar, [...]

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Red Velvet Brownies with White Chocolate Cream Cheese Frosting

October 17, 2012 Cakes and Pies

  A few weekends ago, I was invited to a dinner party to celebrate a friend’s birthday. I must admit that I kind of love dinner parties. The food is always amazing, the wine ever- flowing, and the company is the best. They also make me feel like  a grown-up. I should probably already feel [...]

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Double Chocolate Cookies with Pistachio and White Chocolate

January 21, 2012 Desserts and Sweets

In continuing my love affair with pistachios (more specifically- pistachios and chocolate), I came up with a cookie recipe so decadent it will make your knees weak. I’m talking big, but I tell the truth. These are so rich, you may not be able to eat more than one. And that’s not a bad thing! [...]

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White Chocolate Cookie Truffles

January 6, 2012 Desserts and Sweets

A few days ago, a friend commented that I had been posting an awful lot of sweets on Keep It Simple Foods. Guilty as charged. And this next recipe doesn’t help matters. My only excuse is, well, it was the holidays. Ingredients: (makes about 2 dozen truffles) 1 package sandwich cookies (I used Newman’s Own, [...]

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White Chocolate and Peppermint Pretzel Crisps

December 18, 2011 Desserts and Sweets

I saw some of these at Whole Foods and decided to make my own at home. Call me Scrooge, but I’m not big on shelling out for easy-to-make snacks like this. I’d rather whip them up in my kitchen.   Plus, this is the perfect treat to make for friends and coworkers this holiday season. [...]

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Spiced White Chocolate Popcorn

February 27, 2011 Snacks

Tonight is Oscar night which deserves a treat. Such a momentous occasion calls for spice, salt, and sweet. This zesty, white chocolate popcorn can be made in a pop. It’s so delicious, you won’t be able to stop. A sinful delight? No, that’s not quite right.   It’s truly naughty, but oh so nice. Lick [...]

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White Chocolate Kissed Peanut Butter Balls

February 18, 2011 Breakfast

  These are my new favorite snack. They’re a riff off my coveted peanut butter power bombs that I like to munch on before/after hitting the gym and sometimes even for a quick breakfast. The old version is classic, but the white chocolate takes it to a whole new level. I used my favorite white [...]

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