Chocolate

Ghirardelli Dark Fudgy Brownies

Posted by FoodandWineChickie on April 12, 2010 at 10:09 pm

These are THE brownies for chocolate lovers. Almost too rich and chocolaty, but not quite by my standards. I often use these brownies to make brownie hot fudge sundaes. They are fan favorites every time. Ingredients: • 3/4 cups flour • 1/4 tsp. baking soda • 3/4 cup sugar • 1/3 cup butter • 2 [...]

Chocolate Crackle-Top Cookies

Posted by FoodandWineChickie on February 28, 2010 at 3:02 pm

The name for these easy-to-make and succulent cookies comes from the fact that the baking of the cookies causes ‘crackles’ in the powdered sugar coating. Kids LOVE to help roll the unbaked cookies in the powdered sugar, so summon help! Ingredients: 1 ½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour 1 ½ tsp. [...]

Chocolate Shortbread Cookies

Posted by FoodandWineChickie on February 7, 2010 at 5:57 pm

These cookies are rich, buttery and simply perfect to satisfy a chocolate craving. Ingredients: 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, at room temperature ½ cup sugar 2-1 ounce squares semi-sweet chocolate, melted and cooled 2 cups flour ¼ tsp salt Directions: Preheat oven to 300 F. Lightly butter a 13x9x2 baking pan. Using an electric mixer [...]

Grandma's Chocolate and Peanut Butter Treats

Posted by Veronique on December 28, 2009 at 7:48 am

These treats come straight from my childhood as my Grandma made them for the holidays as far back as I can remember.  She’d make a double batch and freeze the finished treats so we’d have them well into the new year. Ingredients: 1/3 cup grated paraffin wax 8 ounces milk chocolate chips 1 cup smooth [...]

Cherry Blossom Treats

Posted by Veronique on December 15, 2009 at 8:56 am

I’m Canadian and one of the candy bars I loved as a kid was the Cherry Blossom.  This treat features a thick chocolate, peanut butter and coconut shell with a tasty cherry syrup and maraschino cherry center.  The Cherry Blossom is a treat I always look forward to having when I go visit my folks [...]

Hazelnut Chocolate Spread

Posted by Veronique on October 29, 2009 at 6:18 am

As someone who grew up with a sister addicted to Nutella, I find interesting the idea of being able to whip up a batch of the decadent chocolate-hazelnut spread within just a few minutes. Ingredients: 2 cups raw hazelnuts 1 cup confectioners’ sugar ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, such as Scharffen Berger or Ghirardelli 3 [...]

5-Minute Chocolate & Peanut Butter Sandwiches

Posted by Veronique on October 24, 2009 at 2:00 pm

Chocolate craving getting the better of you? Try these fast and simple treats! Ingredients: 48 Ritz Crackers 1 cup chocolate chips, milk or dark 1/2 cup peanut butter chips 1/2 cup (approximately), creamy peanut butter Directions: Spread peanut butter on a cracker and top with another cracker, making 24 ‘sandwiches’. Melt chocolate and peanut butter [...]

Divine Squares

Posted by Veronique on October 13, 2009 at 3:02 pm

These scrumptious squares were the rave at our home growing up after a family friend shared the recipe.  These might be the best treat you’ll ever make. Crust Ingredients: ½ cup flour ¾ cup Rice Krispies ¼ tsp. baking soda pinch salt 1/3 cup brown sugar 1/3 cup melted butter Preheat oven to 350 F. [...]

Five Minute Chocolate Cake in a Mug

Posted by Veronique on September 27, 2009 at 2:34 pm

I won’t claim this is one of my original recipes, but it’s certainly original. Don’t curse me for giving you a chocolate outlet this simple and quick. Ingredients 4 Tablespoons flour 4 Tablespoons sugar 2 Tablespoons cocoa powder, preferable Dutch-processed 1 Egg 3 Tablespoons milk 3 Tablespoons vegetable oil Purchased chocolate syrup (optional) 1 Teaspoon [...]

Chocolate Walnut Crumb Bar

Posted by Veronique on September 13, 2009 at 2:35 pm

This simple recipe requires no eggs and can be prepared as a last minute dessert, hostess gift or party treat.  Shortcut: Chocolate chips and condensed milk can be microwaved for 2 minutes instead of cooked on the stovetop. 1 cup ( 2 sticks ) butter, softened 2 cups flour ½ cup sugar ¼ tsp. salt [...]