Ebony & Ivory

I've been cleaning out my pantry in preparation of our upcoming move, so I'm baking all kinds of things.  I happen to have a stash of white chocolate.  Wanting to do something more than just Macs & Whites, I opted for some brownies.  But not just plain white chocolate brownies, nooo.  I could never do anything simple.  I decided to use up some of my dark chocolate too.  So what did I do?  Why make Marble Brownies, of course!

These came out very buttery.  I think the white chocolate part took over with it's creaminess.  But it's nice and dense and chocolate-y goodness.

Fresh out of the oven

HOT Brookies

Brookies are my brownie cookies.  I usually make them pretty big, a several-biter cookie.  But these are just so rich and loaded with chocolate, sometimes I wonder if it's chocolate overload.  (Of course, if you're a chocoholic, is there a such thing as overload?)  Anyway, today I decided to make them a little smaller, like one or two-bite size.  The whole house smells like a chocolate factory while these are baking.  An unforeseen issue; since it's basically melted chocolate holding the nuts and chocolate together, my little cookies don't have much batter to allow for spread.  That explains the slightly wonky shapes.  I should have remembered a lesson I had learned a while ago when I tried to shrink another cookie that had big chunks; I need to chop the chunks a little smaller to allow for a more even dispersion.  Ah well.  For today, we have chocolate and nuts in their funny shapes that make them look all the more homemade.  They still taste amazing, so who cares what it looks like -- especially if you're a chocoholic!  I think the more important issue is -- how many can I eat while they are still piping hot!!

Pina Colada Cookies

Amidst the unexpected chilly temps this weekend, and the WTH snow showers we had, I needed to make something that put me in the 'warm & tropical' mindset.

Here are my Pina Colada cookies!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

There aren't many green cookies out there, but I found a pistachio cookie that I think will fit the holiday.  Full of pistachio flavor and nuts, I think I might add this cookie to my menu.

Taking it to the Extreme!

Everyone loves my Extreme Peanut Butter Brownie!  Layers of peanut buttery goodness; it's heavenly AND sinful!

You won't want to share.  So how do you spread the joy with your friends and family?  Order a PARTY-sized Extreme Brownie!

The box is 10"x10" for reference

For $40, that's $5 off the normal price of the equivalent of NINE brownies!  You can slice small wedges for your friends and keep the big chunk for you... no worries, I won't tell.  But be prepared for those that try to sneak an extra bite or two.

Chocolate Cognac Cookie Cups

Experimenting around the kitchen again, trying something new.  I have all these ideas and some take several iterations.  This time I made some cookie cups with a fudgy liqueur flavored filling.

I could have chosen any liqueur, but I happen to have a bottle of Navan on hand.  If you've never seen it, it's vanilla bean Cognac made by Grand Marnier.  It's potent stuff, and oh-so-good.  I can see these cups as being a lovely complement to the end of a romantic meal.

These cups look simple, so I may experiment with some decoration.  But they are certainly delicious as is.

I'll have to make some with Amaretto or Cherry Brandy next.

A Sticky Treat

I got this gorgeous plate from my hairdresser.  It was the perfect way to display my Sticky Toffee Pudding cookies.  Soft cake-like cookies made from Medjool dates and drizzled with caramel.  A delectable spin on a classic dessert.

Christmas Orders

Today is the last day to order cookies or pies for Christmas.

My schedule almost full, so be sure to email me your order by the end of Tuesday.
allaboutacookie@gmail.com

Pies for Christmas

I'm doing pies again for Christmas!

Each pie is made from fresh ingredients, not canned or processed.  You'll be sure to impress with these.

Choose from the following list:

Dutch Apple Pie:  Made with 3 pounds of apples, this pie is loaded tight with apple chunks.  Topped with a crunchy streusel topping, it’s definitely an exquisite classic.

Pumpkin:  Pure pumpkin puree, brown sugar, heritage spice blend and real cream go into this seasonal classic.  No canned milk or corn syrup like the store-made pies.  This is sure to be your new holiday favorite!

Sweet Potato Pecan Pie:  The perfect blend of two classics!  A whole pile of pecans goes into this sweet concoction.  Made with fresh roasted sweet potatoes, fragrant cinnamon and vanilla, your taste buds will beg for more!

All pies are approximately 9” in diameter. 

Dutch Apple Pie:                     $22

Pumpkin Pie:                          $15

Sweet Potato Pecan Pie:          $25

Pre-order your pies at:  allaboutacookie@gmail.com

Sip & Shop Event

Yesterday's Sip & Shop Event at DelRay Tower was fantastic!  I had a table full of some great Christmas classics, and sales were wonderful.  Many stopped by to try some samples and walk away with some awesome treats to share with others.  I'm so thankful for my customers.  It makes me so happy to know that I made your day too.

Be sure to check out my menu for some newly added cookies available for order.

Happy munching!