Tasty Treat Tuesday: Flourless Chewy Chocolate Cookies

My in-laws are headed back for another visit so I am on the hunt for some good gluten-free recipes to make while they are here.  These cookies look so good!  Most of the recipes I have tried for flourless cookies tend to be hard and crunchy which is so not how I like my cookies to be.  I am excited to try this recipe out and see what happens!  Thanks to Lori at Recipe Girl for the recipe!

Here’s what you need to make these:

  • 3 cups powdered sugar
  • 2/3 cup unsweetened Dutch-process cocoa powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 to 4 large egg whites, at room temperature
  • 1 Tablespoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 cups bittersweet chocolate chips

Here’s how to make them -> Flourless Chewy Chocolate Cookies Tutorial

 

Cooking With Kids Thursday: Alphabet Pretzels

This is such a fun idea to do with little ones to help them learn their letters.  Older kiddos can get a little more creative and make their own designs or even spell out whole words.  Making the dough together can also be a great learning experience as you teach your children about how yeast works.  Happy spelling!

Here’s what you need to make these Alphabet Pretzels:

  • 1 Tbs yeast
  • 3 tsp honey
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup warm water
  • 1 1/3 cup flour
  • Egg

Here’s how to make it -> Kiboomu Alphabet Pretzels Tutorial

30 Days of Valentine’s Fun: Calzone Hearts

This is a fun idea for Valentine’s dinner.  If you were feeling extra festive that day, you could also make a dessert version with pie filling.  Thanks to Kristin at Craftzine for the idea!

Here’s how to make it -> Calzone Hearts Tutorial

 

30 Days of Valentine’s Fun: Valentine Confetti

These goodie bags would be perfect for a Valentine’s party!  I think that we might do this for my daughter’s playgroup friends.  Maybe we will just make some for us to eat, too.  It looks so yummy!  Thanks to Nest of Posies for the idea!

Here’s what you need to make this:

  • 1 bag of M&M’s
  • 2 bags of Orville Redenbacher’s microwaveable Tender White Popcorn
  • 1 bag of of Wilton’s Confetti Candy Melts

Here’s how to make it -> Valentine Confetti Tutorial

 

30 Days of Valentine’s Fun: Red Velvet Valentine’s Brownies

This is a truly delicious dessert that is perfect for Valentine’s Day.  The picture alone makes me drool!  I can’t wait to try it out.  Thanks to Tara at Smells Like Home for the recipe!

Here’s what you need to make it:

For the brownies:
3 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
1 oz red food coloring (or a scant 2 tbsp)
2 tsp pure vanilla extract, divided
1/2 cup (8 tbsp) unsalted butter, at room temperature
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs, at room temperature
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt

For the white chocolate buttercream frosting:
1/2 cup (8 tbsp) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar
1 tsp pure vanilla extract
4 oz good-quality white chocolate (not chips), melted – I recommend Callebaut
1 – 2 tbsp heavy cream

Here’s how to make it -> Red Velvet Valentine’s Brownie Tutorial