chocolate

Weekday Chocolate Peanut Butter Crispy Bars

August 5, 2021 by Gretchen Blazer Thompson

I call these “weekday” chocolate peanut butter crispy bars because they’re a little better for you than normal ones. Perfect for when you want to make a quick dessert or snack, but don’t want to make a whole batch of cookies or brownies. I know – do those times really exist??

I love to keep them in the fridge when I know I’m going to have a busy week because they’re great for those times when you need something quick and filling to eat. But you could just as easily take them to a friends house for dessert because who doesn’t love chocolate and peanut butter? Truly a perfect treat!

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Pumpkin Chocolate Chunk Muffins

September 6, 2017 by Gretchen Blazer Thompson

I already know what your thinking, “pumpkin, really Gretchen?” I know, I know. But here’s the thing, pumpkin isn’t something I decided I loved when everyone and their brother got on the pumpkin train thanks to pumpkin spice lattes. Honestly, I don’t even like pumpkin spice lattes.

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French Chocolate Cake

August 23, 2017 by Gretchen Blazer Thompson

This French Chocolate Cake is on of my favorite desserts that I’ve made in a long time. That’s a big statement coming from me. It’s one of those cakes that looks beautiful and tastes even better.

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Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies with Sea Salt

August 9, 2017 by Gretchen Blazer Thompson

My Aunt Kathleen is my person. She’s the only person I could call and talk for 30 minutes about how my recipe will turn out if I use 64% versus 69% cocoa chocolate.

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Salted, Browned Butter, Chocolate Chunk Cookies

July 26, 2017 by Gretchen Blazer Thompson

Salt, browned butter, chocolate, all in one cookie. Need I say more? I’m a sucker for browned butter and all it’s nutty richness. And chocolate, who doesn’t love chocolate? I’m also a firm believer that every dessert needs some salt.

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