I’m really excited to let you know that I’ve had a blog makeover! Check it out! I got rid of all the extra noise and went back to a simple, clean layout. I wanted the pictures to be the main focus, not all the clutter in the background. What do you think?
Now, I have room for bigger pictures. How’s that for you?
Unwrap those babies!
First layer goes into the lined pan.
Throw some kisses on top.
Drop some more dough on top.
And spread evenly.
Bake.
Cut.
I’ve spent quite a bit of time this week on my blog. Probably more than I should have, but it’s such a labor of love. Once I get into the groove of things, I’m non-stop. I stayed up until 2AM last night editing pictures, adding drafts, and tweaking the tiny details on my layout. If you know me, you’ll know that 2AM is WAY past my bedtime. I’m usually out at 10PM. That’s another one of grandma characteristics I can’t seem to get of. As long as I have a good soundtrack to listen to while working, I can be at it for hours.
Now, I can’t stop looking at my blog layout. I don’t know why I didn’t do it earlier. I guess as I grow, my blog really does grow with me. I’ve also edited the link bar at the top, particularly the “About Me” section. I realized I wasn’t 24 anymore and my DB and I have been dating for more than 3 years. Whoops.
Anyways, I just wanted to thank you guys for following along. Truly, I wouldn’t be doing this if it weren’t for my blog readers. I’m amazed at how far this little ol’ blog has come along after… *gasp* 5 years! My blog will be FIVE years this fall. I. Cannot. Believe. It. THANK YOU!
Oh, I guess I probably should talk about these heavenly squares. I’ve always loved Hershey’s Cookies N’ Cream bars. I even ate so much of it when I was little that I threw up, but that doesn’t stop me from eating them now. Sorry, that probably wasn’t appropriate for a food blog… but I promise these won’t have that effect on you (unless you’re allergic, eat too much, you hate cookies n’ cream, or are drunk).
Recipe from Picky Palate.
Ingredients
- 1 stick unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup mini chocolate chips
- 12 Oreo Cookies, broken up
- 25 Cookies and Cream Hershey’s Kisses
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line an 8x8 pan.
- Cream together the butter and both sugars. Add in the egg and vanilla until well mixed.
- Stir in the dry ingredients, chocolate chips and oreo cookie pieces until just combined.
- Press 1/3 of the dough into the bottom of prepared baking pan. Place the kisses on top. I did 4x5, but you can do 5x5 if you want more kisses.
- Spoon the remaining dough on top of the kisses and spread evenly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
The new layout looks great!!
Love the new look – well worth the effort.
That is looking really nice , i always want to make something like this at home but never get a chance.i always buy cookie gift baskets from cookiesfromhome.they have really nice cookies.but the recipe you gave it, it is looking so nice. i will buy some cookies and try to make it at home this weekend and i hope i will make the same as you did in the picture if its wont go wrong 🙂 Thank you for the lovely and yummy recipe.
love the new layout…and also glad to hear that someone else my age heads to bed early lol
Cookies and cream is the way to my heart.
I love those kisses, great use of them in these bars