I don’t want to sound like Ina Garten here, but I never really appreciated baking with “really good” chocolate until I was able to do so. I had no idea what I was missing! Please, try to use some awesome chocolate in this recipe, like the Scharffen Berger 70% like I used, because the melty pools of chocolate are the true stars of these bars! Plus, because I tried to use a healthier oatmeal cookie … [Read more...]

These cookies are really amazing. They have the texture of cake, the taste of blueberries and graham crackers, and the delightful hint of sweetness from white chocolate. They are a hearty cookie that will be sure to satisfy you. I tested them on my apartment building staff by leaving a plate of cookies in the lounge area, and if the clean plate club means anything...well, you get the idea :) … [Read more...]

Have you ever wanted to make a fast, fun, and healthy treat for a small group? I have the solution! Cookie pizzas have been popular for a long time, but they taste overly sweet and are full of butter and oil (they give your fingers that glossy sheen as you eat your piece). Here's my oatmeal chocolate chip version, that you can decorate or leave naked (how scandalous!). If you like a thicker cookie … [Read more...]

To say that these cookies went over well with my family would be a HUGE understatement! I felt incredibly guilty when it was brought to my attention (by my boyfriend) that I hadn't made cookies in awhile, and that my cookies are always really good, and...well, I got the hint. Plus, I knew my parents were coming to visit and I needed a plate of something yummy at hand, so the need to make cookies … [Read more...]