Archive for the ‘Chocolate’ Category

Nutella Mars Bar Cheesecake

This item was filled under [ Baking, Cake, Cheese, Chocolate, Desserts ]

My daughter Jasmin wanted a cheesecake to celebrate her 14th birthday and I was not going to disappoint my little girl. I don’t have to tell you this cake is a few steps away from my normal health-focused cooking endeavors. Basically this cake is insulin sensitivity on a plate. It was damn good too! I [...]

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Chocolate Strawberry Cheesecake

This item was filled under [ Baking, Cake, Chocolate, Desserts ]

You will loose yourself in the rich layers of this cheesecake and never want to come out. On the bottom is an oreo cookie crust, then a thick creamy layer of classic cheesecake. Two chocolate layers top off the cake, which looks beautiful garnished with strawberry slices or flowers. There is a bit of strawberry [...]

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Smore Bars

This item was filled under [ Chocolate, Fast & easy ]

These are like a fancy rice crispies square. I made them for a Christmas cookie exchange in 2007 and they were very well received. They are easy enough for small kids to help out with. Makes 24 squares/bars. 2 pkgs mini marshmallows (or eight cups) 1/4 cup butter 1 tsp vanilla extract 5 cups golden [...]

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Jackie’s Goo Balls

This item was filled under [ Chocolate, Cookies, Fast & easy ]

1/2 cup margarine or shortening 1/2 cup milk 2 cups white sugar 1 tsp vanilla 1 tsp salt 8 tsp cocoa 3-4 cups oatmeal In a saucepan heat the shortening, milk, and sugar just to a boil. Stir for 1 minute and turn off the heat. Quickly add the other ingredients; add the oatmeal until [...]

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Chocolate Chip Cookies

This item was filled under [ Baking, Chocolate, Cookies, Desserts ]

3/4 c shortening (I like golden flavour Crisco) 1 1/4 c lightly packed brown sugar 1 egg 2 Tbsp milk 1 1/2 c flour 1 tsp salt 3/4 tsp baking powder 1 c semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 c nuts, optional Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cream the shortening and brown sugar. Add egg, milk, and [...]

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