Happy Friday! Happy Weekend!

It is has been a crazy week! I could use a cup of cocoa just now! I hope you have a great weekend! Enjoy some chocolate, a great book and some time with family and friends!

Chocolate Caramel Brownies Recipe

If you have read this blog for a bit you know I frequently make brownies, I personally like eating the batter( I know it's bad for you) and then I give the Brownies to family, friends and co-workers. This is a recipe that I found on Pinterest,  there are several out there to include one that is made from scratch and another that uses a baking mix.

Because I was pressed for time I used a mix, and everyone that ate these loved them. The recipe could not get any easier.

Caramel Chocolate Brownies

Adapted from Annie's Eats

Ingredients:

1 Box dark chocolate brownie mix

1 14 oz bag of caramels

1/3 cup of heavy whipping cream

cup of chocolate chips.

Directions:

Spray 9 x 13 pan with cooking spray. Heat oven to 350. Make brownies according to directions on reverse of box. Place half of brownie mixture into pan, bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and cool for 20 minutes. In meantime over low heat, place unwrapped caramels and 1/4 cup of whipping cream. Stir until melted. Pour caramels over the cooled brownies. Pour remainder of brownie mix over the caramel. Bake 25-30 minutes. Cool completely and then cut.

In many of the photos on Pinterest as well as Annie's Eats, the caramel is oozing out of the brownies. I did not have that experience. Also, several people mentioned that these brownies were very fudgy, almost raw, again not for me but then again I baked mine longer.

I hope you enjoy and have a great day!!

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Feathered Nest Friday at French Country Cottage

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Friday Unfolded at Stuff and Nonsense

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Happy Day!

I hope that you enjoy lots of

Have a wonderful day!

Chocolate Bags by Kate Spade

I love bags that are whimsical, and this one fits the bill exactly. Made by Kate Spade. These are little chocolate themed clutches and a tote. What do you think?

I love them so much I might get the tote!

I hope you are having a great week!

All images KATE SPADE

Happy Sunday!

Happy New Year! Happy 2012!

I hope that you had a wonderful holiday and enjoyed a great kick off to 2012 with perhaps a glass of champagne and a bit of chocolate?

We had so much chocolate this holiday season you would think that I would be sick of it, unfortunately for my butt I am not! Come over to my other blog Pine Cones and Acorns today to see the  Chocolate Panettone Pudding that I made using leftover baking items from the holidays.


Have a fabulous day!!

Chocolate Gift Books

These are just a few of the books from my chocolate cook book collection. Sorry I was in a hurry and did not take individual photos of them, these photos are from Amazon if you are interested in getting a few for yourself.

Are you done Christmas shopping? Are you ready for the big day? Do you have an excellent chocolate cookbooks to recommend? I would be interested in hearing about any that you enjoy.

Christmas Party Chocolate Dessert Bar

Are you ready for the holidays? Will you be hosting a party? I love to have a dessert bar at all of the party's that I host, that way the guests can try a little of each thing. One of my favorite dessert bars, is a Chocolate Bar. 

At this party, which I think would be great for "Ladies Night Out", a Christmas Party or even a birthday, I made Hershey" Famous Chocolate Cake, Double chocolate cheesecake with fresh raspberries, Snowflake Brownie Bites, several "Cereal Bars" and I also served chocolate candies for those that did not feel like more than a bite. 

All of these recipes are easy and many can be made ahead and frozen and then thawed at a later date to be served at your own party.

In addition to these recipes there are so many easy, home made treats that your guests would love.

You can also purchase items from the bakery and combine with an assortment of holiday chocolates. Or ask your family and friends to each bring their family favorite for all to enjoy. Whatever the case I am sure it will be lovely. 

What sorts of treats have you made for your holiday parties? I would love to hear all about them.

Links desserts above:
 Double Chocolate Cheesecake with Raspberries
Hershey's Chocolate Cake and Frosting
Scotcheroos


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