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Neapolitan Cake

Yesterday I took Elliot to get ice cream because he turned 9 this week! And I’m not the kind of lady to let a fella eat ice cream alone… even though I had a piece of this cake earlier in the day. You see, it’s someone’s birthday somewhere, so why not have cake and ice cream in one day! Even if there are a few hours in between, right? My mom visited last weekend! We…

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The Darkest Chocolate Ice Cream In The World

It takes me 1 1/2 blocks (driving) to finish a toasted sesame seed bagel with cream cheese. It takes me the opening song of The Wire to finish my cornbread pizza. It takes me the 30 minutes before leaving for dinner to make this ice cream, leaving me just enough time to switch my shoes and put on lipstick. Do you ever buy the ingredients to make something discovering that you can’t make it until…

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Vegan Caramel Swirl Brownies

Can you believe my nails are so chippy? Can you believe I’ve been slacking when it comes to dishes? Can you believe it’s only Tuesday? Can you believe there’s no butter in these dudes? Can you believe they are so super tasty? Believe it, sister. These are dreamy, fudgy brownies. And the caramel is so subtle and perfect with all that chocolate. And well, the only thing I messed up is the bake time. I…

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S’mores Brownie Bars

Is it possible for there to be cake with a graham cracker crust? Is it bad that questions like these are always going through my mind? Ugh, I wish I had Willie Wonka’s digits. Until that cake thing happens, rest assured knowing that brownies with a graham cracker crust is a really good idea. Oh! These would be an awesome dessert for a picnic or BBQ or any fabulous outdoor food-filled party you’ve got goin’…

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Brownie Hearts

I sampled this batter and then popped the brownies in the oven. While they were baking I brought Elliot out and sat on the steps. I waved to people I know and felt good about life. Then I went inside and there was chocolate all over my face. So there ya go. Sometimes that’s just how it is. Sometimes you’re sitting outside, minding your own business, with chocolate on your face. These brownies are super…

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Chocolate Brownie Cookies

My sister, Laura, and I made these so that my parents’ house would smell super-amazing. You see, my parents are trying to sell their house, and cookies help dreams come true. These are divine. They get a crinkly top like brownies get, which is much more flattering than a muffin-top. Basically, these are brownies in cookie outfits. So pretty much, these suckers are just the thing to round out your christmas cookie list, make your…

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Best Cocoa Brownies

White chocolate is like a fancy cocktail dress for brownies. So, if you have some around, just sprinkle it on these guys and they’ll feel like hotties. I learned that I can muster brownie patience! After letting these guys cool a bit, I put them in the fridge for maximum chilling. After all that, they sliced like a dream. I cut them in rectangles because that’s what Thomas Keller does with his brownies in Ad…

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Pumpkin Swirl Brownies

PLEASE NOTE: I’ve remade/photographed these since. For the updated post click HERE. These brownies are like the essential boot for fall. They are like the perfect jacket, that just so happens to have birds on the lining. They are like the comfy ankle boot. Pumpkin + Chocolate. Who knew? I had my doubts. But after I made pumpkin cookies a bit ago, and now after these guys … I’m sold. Pumpkin and chocolate are meant to…

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