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Cookie in a Cup

For those days you just want one cookie...make this! Cookie in a Cup Stuff You'll Need: 1 Tbsp. butter, melted 1 Tbsp. sugar 1 Tbsp. brown sugar 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1/4 cup flour 1 egg yolk 2 Tbsp. chocolate chips pinch of salt Let's Play! Mix all ingredients in your mug. (And try to resist the urge to eat this cookie dough.) Place in microwave for 60 seconds. Devour your cookie in a cup!

Pineapple Cake

So, today I made a tiny pineapple cake. It's pretty adorable and the cake is quite yummy.  Plus the recipe is super easy! Pineapple Cake Stuff You'll Need: 2 cups flour 2 cups sugar 2 eggs 1 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. vanilla extract pinch of kosher salt 1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple w/ juice Let's Play! 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  2. Mix all ingredients together in stand mixer.  3. Pour into greased 9x13 pan. Bake for 35-40 minutes until top is golden brown.  4. Cool on cooling rack. 5. Cut out two rounds using a 4" cookie cutter. Set aside.  6. Make buttercream frosting  and tint with yellow food coloring.  7. Decorate! (I used Wilton's 4B Tip.) Yay!

Double Chocolate Stout Donuts

Chocolate? Donuts? Beer? YES please!! Double Chocolate Stout Donuts Stuff You'll Need:  3 tablespoons unsalted butter 3 ounces dark chocolate, chopped 2 cups cake flour ¾ cup sugar ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 large egg, plus 1 large egg yolk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/3 cup milk ½ cup stout beer (I used Young's Double Chocolate Stout) Dount pan Let's Play!  1. Heat oven 375 degrees F. Lightly coat the donut pan with non-stick spray. 2. Melt the butter and chocolate in a microwave safe bowl: microwave for 30 seconds, stir to combine and microwave for 15 additional seconds. Set aside to cool. 3. Whisk together flour, sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt in large bowl; set aside. 4. Whisk together the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla extract in another small bowl. Add in the milk and beer and stir to combine.    Fold in the melted chocolate mixture. 5. Transfer

Candy Bar Ice Cream Pie

Candy bars, ice cream and pie? I know, I know this dessert is naughty. I wonder who thought of combining your favorite candy bars with ice cream and making it into a pie. Genius! This recipe is easy and versatile. You can use any candy or cookie and mix them with any flavor ice cream. There are endless, delicious combinations! Stuff You'll Need: -A graham cracker crust (store-bought or homemade) -Your favorite candy bars, roughly chopped (I like peanut butter cups & toffee bars) -Ice cream (flavor of your choice) Let's Play! Remove ice cream from freezer allowing to soften slightly. Chop candy bars and mix in with ice cream. Pour mixture into the crust. Cover with foil and freeze until hard, 1-2 hours. Cut slices of pie & serve on individual plates & enjoy!