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It’s deliciously indulgent and the perfect recipe for any party where you really want to bring a dessert that has the “WOW” factor to it! Deep Dish Caramel Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies Ingredients: ¾ cup butter, softened ¾ cup brown sugar ¼ cup white sugar 1 egg 2 tsp vanilla extract 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 2 tsp cornstarch ½ tsp salt 1 cup milk chocolate chips 12 Ghiradelli Caramel squares, unwrapped Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a muffin top pan or deep dish cookie pan with cooking spray and set aside. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, soda, cornstarch and salt, and set aside. Meanwhile, in a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat together the butter and sugars until creamy, about a minute. Beat in the egg and vanilla to combine. Gradually add flour mixture to the butter mixture, beating well after each addition. Once dough has come together, stir the chocolate chips in by hand with a w

Claudia Fleming, pastry chef at New York City's Gramercy Tavern, served these luscious tartlets at her own wedding.. Chocolate Caramel Tarts yield: Makes 2 dozen tartlets  Ingredients: For the Chocolate Tart Dough: 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar 1 large egg yolk 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for rolling 1/4 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder For the Caramel Filling: 1/2 cup water 2 cups granulated sugar 1/4 cup light corn syrup 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter 1/2 cup heavy cream 2 tablespoons creme fraiche 1 pinch of coarse salt For the Chocolate Ganache Glaze: 1/2 cup heavy cream 3 1/2 ounces extra-bittersweet chocolate, finely chopped Instructions: Make the tart dough: In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream butter and confectioners' s

Today I’ll be sharing my recipe for what I have decided is the ultimate in fudgy brownies. They are seriously good. I adapted the recipe from several sources, taking the best from each recipe and preparation instruction. This recipe makes a TON of brownies, so you could chose to halve it if you are only looking for a small batch. I almost never opt for a small batch, especially since I’m giving the goods away. I try to never keep what I bake, I’m a total baked goods pusher. For instance I took these brownies to my economics class this week, I hope they were a hit… I’ll need all the help I can get to survive economics. The Ultimate Fudgy Homemade Brownies Ingredients: Brownies: 16 tablespoons salted butter cut into pieces 16 oz semisweet chocolate chips 3 cups granulated sugar 2 cups all purpose flour 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder 1 tsp baking powder 1 1/2 tsp salt 6 eggs Ganache topping (optional: 12 oz semisweet chocolate chips 1 cup b

I was craving Cheesecake as I often do, and  I was looking at all the cheesecake recipes on Pinterest.  I finally decided to give into my craving, which I have not done since I was pregnant!!  I was debating between the cupcake looking cheesecakes and this recipe, but chocolate usually wins ;-) It was a fairly easy recipe to follow.  Although the measurments are a little odd for us Canadians.  We don't deal with ounces, all our products are listed in grams. I do have a handy app on my iPhone that does conversions if needed, and its FREE!!  http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/convert-units-for-free-1-unit/id337224035?mt=8 This is my cake, you can see the crumbly crust, its not quite as pretty as the original , but it was DELICIOUS, and I will definitely make it again! Triple Chocolate Cheesecake  Adapted source Easybaked - Triple Chocolate Cheesecake Ingredients: Crust: 9 oz. chocolate wafer cookies ( chocolate animal crackers) 1/4 c. margarine (m

This is a really simple recipe. Easy, but a little time consuming. Delicious! Red Velvet Truffles Ingredients: ⅓ cup plus 1 tablespoon flour 2 teaspoons unsweetened cocoa powder ⅛ teaspoon baking soda ⅛ teaspoon salt ¼ cup canola oil ¼ cup sugar 2 tablespoons buttermilk 1 egg white 1 teaspoon red food coloring ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract ⅛ teaspoon white vinegar 3 ounces cream cheese, softened ½ cup powdered sugar 12 oz. almond bark (or white chocolate), for coating Instructions: In a cupcake tin, place 4 cupcake liners on the outside edge. In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt and cocoa powder. In another bowl, beat together the canola oil, sugar, buttermilk, egg white, red dye, vinegar, and vanilla using an electric mixer. Slowly add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing all the while. Divide the batter between the four cupcake liners and bake at 350° for 20-22 minutes until a cake tester comes out clean. Let

This french bread is amazing!! It tastes so similar to the wheat containing french bread. Plus it freezes wonderfully!!! It's crusty on the outside, and soft and tender within,, You can make it from start to finish in about one hour!! Gluten Free French Bread Ingredients: 2 cup white rice flour 1 cup tapioca flour 3 tsp xanthan gum 1 1⁄2 tsp salt 2 tsp egg substitute, powder, optional 2 tbsp sugar 1 1⁄2 cup lukewarm water 2 tbsp fast rise yeast 2 tbsp butter 3 egg white, beaten slightly 1 tsp vinegar 1 butter, melted, for brushing, optional Instructions: In the bowl of a heavy-duty mixer, place flours, xanthan gum, salt, and egg replacer (if used).Blend with mixer on low. In a small bowl dissolve the sugar in the water, and add yeast. Wait until the mixture foams slightly, then blend into the dry ingredients. Add the butter, egg whites, and vinegar.Beat on high for 3 minutes. To form loaves, spoon dough onto greased and cornmeal-dust

Tastes great for breakfast, brunch or dessert. May also be made in a Bundt pan.. Cinnamon Coffee Cake makes 1 - 9x13 inch pan Ingredients: 1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix 1 (3.4 ounce) package instant butterscotch pudding mix 4 eggs 1 cup water 1 cup vegetable oil 1 cup packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1 cup chopped walnuts Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan, or a 10 inch Bundt cake pan. In a medium bowl, stir together the cake mix, vanilla pudding mix, and butterscotch pudding mix. Add the eggs, oil and water, mix until well blended. In another bowl, stir together the brown sugar, cinnamon and nuts. Pour half of the batter into the pan, spread evenly. Sprinkle with half of the nut mixture. Cover with the rest of the batter, and sprinkle with the rest of the nut mixture. Bake for 20 minutes in the preheated oven, then t