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Triple Chocolate Chunk Cookies #sundaefundae

August 10, 2014 by kim 40 Comments

So there I was, just baking away in my kitchen one day. I had one cookie become extremely crispy since it was the last cookie of the batter. You know what I’m talking about… the one that has all of the extra creamed butter that didn’t quite mix in with the rest of the batter. It wasn’t pretty enough to give away with the rest of the cookies, so I decided to crumble it and put it on top of my sundae. Ohhhhh yeah. Best decision ever.

These are what the cookies look like when they’re not burned. Soft, chewy, and truly lovely.

But when they’re crumbled on a sundae? That’s perfection.

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I used the Magic Shell Chocolate Pretzel and watched the topping harden in front on my eyes as I slowly poured it on top of my mint chocolate cookie crunch ice cream.

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Recipe slightly adapted from Devour Blog.

Triple Chocolate Chunk Cookies

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed light brown sugar
2 eggs, at room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
½ teaspoon almond extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon coarse salt
1 cup white chocolate chips
½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
½ cup chopped milk chocolate
1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
Cream together the butter, white sugar and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs, vanilla, almond, and salt.
Stir in the baking soda and flour until just combined. Fold in white chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, and milk chocolate (and nuts, if using) until evenly distributed.
Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto ungreased pans.
Bake for 10-12 minutes until the edges are golden brown.

https://lovintheoven.com/triple-chocolate-chunk-cookies/

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This is a sponsored post, but the opinions expressed are my own.

#upforwhatever this summer… with a side of Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas!

August 7, 2014 by kim 6 Comments

I had my bachelorette party last night and it was a bit different from a “normal” bachelorette (thank goodness!). I’m very laid back and not quite the partying type and the girls that planned it knew that. We ended up having an intimate dinner at Hollywood and Highland and then went to a painting class afterward.

The painting class was so much fun! It was a room filled with about thirty people and an instructor. We were given directions on how to paint a specific picture. Even though we all painted the same thing, everyone’s turned out a little different because of the color, brush strokes, and how we chose to interpret the instructions.

I had never been to a painting class and the majority of the class hadn’t painted since elementary school. It was great to be a little creative and get our hands dirty. If I wasn’t #upforwhatever, then I never would have been able to have such a fun night out. You have to be open to different activities and go on adventures in order to have some fun.

It’s the same with food. Bud Light Lime is great for whatever happens this summer… like these enchiladas. Having a beer with some Mexican food practically goes hand in hand. It’s a beer with a refreshing twist of lime flavor that comes in a sleek new can.

Since I practically squeeze lime juice everywhere in my Mexican food (especially chicken tortilla soup, that’s my favorite!), Bud Light Lime pairs well with this dish. It’s also a great beer for all of your other summer activities– lounging by the pool, girls’ night out, trying a new restaurant, or even dinner parties!

When you’re #upforwhatever, Bud Light Lime is the perfect beer — your ticket to spontaneous summer fun.

Recipe adapted from How Sweet It Is. I’m telling you, this recipe couldn’t get any easier. You can prepare this meal ahead of time and heat it up when you’re ready to eat, too.

Buffalo Chicken Enchiladas

Ingredients

2-3 large chicken breasts, cooked and shredded
14 oz can of red enchilada sauce
1/2 cup Frank's buffalo wing sauce
3 chopped green onions, divided
1 1/2 cup shredded low fat mozzarella cheese
3 large whole wheat tortillas
fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped (for topping)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8x8 baking pan with cooking spray.
In a bowl, mix together the enchilada sauce and buffalo sauce. Pour 1/2 cup of the sauce into the bottom of the prepared pan. Set aside.
In another large bowl, toss together the shredded chicken, half of the prepared enchilada sauce, 1/2 cup of the mozzarella cheese, and 2 of the chopped green onions.
Take each tortilla and fill it with the chicken mixture. Roll into a burrito and place it seam side down into the baking pan.
Pour the remaining enchilada sauce on top, along with the remaining cheese. Bake for 20 minutes.
Immediately after taking the enchiladas out of the oven, garnish with the leftover green onion and chopped cilantro.

https://lovintheoven.com/buffalo-chicken-enchiladas/

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Baking with Tate + Lyle Sugars: S’mores Scones

August 6, 2014 by kim 109 Comments

What comes to your mind when you first think about scones? Afternoon tea? Jam? Blueberries? Royalty? The United Kingdom? With a little help from Tate+Lyle® Sugars, I was able to come up with a little twist on the scone that we’ve become so accustomed to. Since the world is constantly changing and adapting, why not have our desserts do the same? You can create gourmet desserts in your very own kitchen with the textures and flavors of Tate+Lyle® Sugars.

These scones are anything but ordinary. They have graham crackers, mini marshmallows, and teeny chocolate chips! I’ve turned your normal s’more into a scone and I couldn’t be more pleased with the result. The wonderful texture and taste of these scones all come from the sugar used in the batter.

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Upon opening the bag, I instantly noticed the sweet aroma and beautiful color of the sugar. It’s not pure white, but more like an off white. It’s not fine, but not quite thick, either. The sugar crystals are just the right size for scooping into tea or coffee and for baking. With its unique textures and distinct flavors, their natural and organically grown sugars are perfect for adding an inspiring taste to recipes and beverages, or a glistening sweet crunch as a topping. And, with their Fair Trade promise, you can enjoy a sugar that not only makes a difference in your kitchen, but beyond.

These scones were moist while still holding together, sweet enough to eat on their own, and dense. Even an extra sprinkle of sugar on top prior to baking wouldn’t hurt.

I loved how these scones browned on the edges and had more than one color. They were quite impressive with their presentation and would easily steal the show at a tea party.

Recipe is adapted from Baking Bites, but if this recipe doesn’t tickle your fancy, you can find many other ones to explore here.

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S’mores Scones

Ingredients

2 cups all purpose flour
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup butter, cold and cut into small pieces
3/4 cup vanilla soy milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup mini marshmallows
3/4 cup coarsely chopped graham crackers
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Directions

Preheat oven to 400F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt.
Add butter and toss to coat, then rub the butter into the flour mixture with your fingertips until it forms a fine, sandy mixture with no pieces of butter larger than a big pea. This can also be done by pulsing the mixture in a food processor.
Add buttermilk and vanilla and stir dough with a fork until it comes together into a shaggy, moist ball. Add in mini marshmallows, graham crackers and chocolate chips and knead in until well distributed. Dough will become quite dry with all the mix-ins. Add an additional tablespoon of buttermilk if the dough is too crumbly, but do not make the dough too wet or sticky; it just needs to hold together.
Divide dough into two pieces and shape each into a disc about 1/2 inch thick. Cut each disc into quarters and arrange on prepared baking sheet.
Bake for 16-20 minutes, until scones are set. Marshmallows will be browned and toasty.
Allow to cool slightly before serving.

https://lovintheoven.com/smores-scones/

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