Spiced Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Looking for an easy, yet thoughtful, holiday gift to give the neighbors this year? Look no further than these deliciously spiced oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. You can bake them or deliver the mix in a decorated Christmas jar! These oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are light and fluffy with just the right amount of spice. Your…

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Football Whoopie Pies

Whether you’re tuning into a new game or re-watching a favorite, these football-shaped cakes are sure to get the whole family in the game day spirit. Creamy marshmallow cream paired with mini chocolate cake-cookies are match made in heaven.

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Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

Um, yum! This super simple strawberry snack is a great summertime dessert for the patio or treat for a hot afternoon. Top with blue sprinkles for a festive touch or leave plain if you prefer a simpler flavor. A strawberry huller makes quick work of the un-topping process.

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Black Bean Ice Cream Sundae

We recently shared that The Carrot Seed’s founder, Kirsten, loves beans and ice cream. Now we have the perfect recipe for you to try them together! The bean mixture is smooth with chocolate chunks and the lettuce adds a delightful crunch. Don’t forget the whipped cream! You can easily sub sour cream if you don’t…

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Black & Yellow Caramel Brownies

These delicious brownies were made by Staci Perry Mergenthal for our collaboration cooking class with the Brookings Arts Council. They are decadent, filled with caramel, and super chocolatey. Learn more about these brownies and visit Staci’s blog here.

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Valentine’s Pot de Crème

Pot de crème is a French custard that is so decadent and so rich, you’ll be satisfied with just a few bites. This recipe is designed for a couple as a special occasion dessert but you can split it into smaller servings that will still be an incredibly enjoyable ending to a nice meal with…

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Christmas Crunch

It doesn’t feel like Christmas until you’re overloaded with candy, cookies, and snack mix. Add this option to your holiday repertoire for a sweet and easily adjustable snack mix option. You can easily adjust it to feature different nuts, drizzles, and mix-ins. Imagine this with candied oranges, cranberries, and dark chocolate drizzle. Yum! Maybe peanut…

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Silky Peppermint Chocolate Fudge

Fudge is a winter staple. It’s a way of welcoming the holidays into our homes with sweet bites of chocolate heaven. Fudge, however, can sometimes be tricky to get just right. The key to getting that soft, silky texture is adding a little butter and melting the chocolate very slowly. By following this recipe exactly,…

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Tahini & Honey “Ice Cream” Sandwiches

This no-churn coconut milk “ice cream” sandwich takes advantage of natural tahini and honey flavors and is a healthier alternative to higher fat ice cream. The mixture can be churned in an ice cream maker if you have one, though we simply poured ours into a square baking dish and let it freeze for a…

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