My oldest daughter is getting married in a little over a week! We are in full blown preparation mode right now. The wedding itself is planned and ready. It’s the reception we are still working on. It’s going to be a cookie and milk bar with six different kinds of cookies. Of course we are […]
Chocolate Kisses
Ah summer! Where has your first month gone? It seems like you are flying away too quickly. So much to do, so much to experience, and all at double time. For instance, yesterday was a very important day in history. VERY IMPORTANT. Do you know what happened on July 7, 1550? EUROPEANS DISCOVERED CHOCOLATE!!! Up […]
German Chocolate Cake
Bon Bon turned seventeen on Monday. This is the birthday cake she made to celebrate. Doesn’t it look scrumptious? She combined a few different recipes and made up the chocolate frosting recipe. Hopefully she remembered it correctly for this post! German Chocolate Cake1 box German Chocolate Cake Mix1 recipe Coconut Pecan Frosting1 recipe Chocolate Frosting […]
Simple Pleasures: Copycat Recipes
Did you know that this used to make this recipe makes a really good copycat for these? My simple pleasure of the week! What simple pleasure have you enjoyed this week? Simple Pleasure Thursdays are back! Link up your post about your simple pleasure below. © 2007-2011 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved […]
Picnic Brownies
Bon Bon made these most perfect brownies for our Valentine’s Day dessert. They passed the “Does it have enough chocolate?” scale with flying colors. Picnic Brownies (Lion House Bakery Cookbook) 4 oz. unsweetened baking chocolate1 cup butter2 cups sugar2 tsp. vanilla1 tsp. salt4 eggs1 3/4 cups all purpose flour2/3 cup chopped walnuts, pecans, or almonds1 […]
Magic Peanut Butter Middles
Anybody like Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups? This is the cookie form! The cookies are soft with the right mix of chocolate and peanut butter and even have the peanut butter filling! Pin ItMagic Peanut Butter Middles Chocolate Cookie Dough:3 cups flour1 cup cocoa1 tsp. baking soda1 cup white sugar1 cup brown sugar1 cup butter1/2 cup […]
Chocolate Muffins
Semisweet made these for breakfast with the help of cousin M who spent the night earlier this week. They were, of course, divine. 🙂 Chocolate Muffins 2 eggs1 cup sugar1 cup all-purpose flour6 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder2 teaspoons baking powder1 teaspoon vanilla extract2/3 cup milk2/3 cup butter, melted4 oz semisweet chocolate chips Preheat oven to […]
Skor Cake
Another deadly dessert. Bon Bon made this on Thursday it was gone in no time! Named after the Skor candy bar this choclate cake oozes caramel and toffee. Skor Cake 1 box chocolate cake mix1 small jar caramel topping1 can sweetened condensed milk1 8 oz. container Cool Whip1/2 – 3/4 cup toffee bits or crunched […]
Triple Chocolate Brownies
This “mix of mixes” is convenient and quick to make. The result is a pan of very rich, fudgy brownies. This is an easy recipe that my younger children like to make “all by themselves.”Pin It Triple Chocolate Brownies 1 package (3.9 oz) instant chocolate pudding1 package (18.25 oz) chocolate cake mix2 cups semisweet chocolate […]
Chocolate Dreams
The ganache filling for these cookies are heavenly, especially when eaten hot, straight from the oven. Chocolate Dreams Cookies:3/4 cup salted butter, softened1/2 cup powdered sugar1/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed2 large egg yols1 tsp. vanilla1 1/2 cups flour Chocolate Filling:1/2 cup heavy cream1 cup (6 oz.) semisweet chocolate chips In a medium bowl […]
Chocolate Quickies
When we don’t have the time to make the more gourmet Black Gold Cookies we make these Chocolate Quickies. As the name implies, they are quick to make and oh so chocolatey! They are also very quick to disappear. Chocolate Quickies 2 cups flour1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder1 tsp. baking powder1 tsp. salt1 cup unsalted […]
Enstrom’s Almond Toffee Giveaway
GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED. I knew it was a good thing when I decided to name this blog “Chocolate on my Cranium.” Who doesn’t like getting requests to review all types of chocolate? Bring it on I say.This past Friday we received one pound of Enstrom’s Milk Chocolate Almond Toffee. We love toffee around here. […]
Chocolate Pancakes
Yesterday was Fudge’s 6th birthday. She requested Chocolate Pancakes in the shape of a heart for her birthday breakfast. Her aunt had made some the last time we went to visit family in Fallon. I had to call her up to get the recipe knowing it wouldn’t be an exact thing. Mr. Ferrero Rocher’s youngest […]
Homemade Hostess Cupcakes
Homemade Hostess Cupcakes 3 c. flour2 c. sugar½ c. cocoa2 tsp. baking soda1 tsp. salt1 c. oil1 c. milk1 c. hot water2 eggs1 tsp. vanilla Mix all ingredients together beating well. Fill muffin tins lined with cupcake papers. Bake at 375 for 15 minutes. Let cool completely. Fill with Cream Filling: 2 c. powdered sugar4 […]
Who needs milk?
That’s pure powder in the cup. I wonder where he gets it from. © 2007-2013 Chocolate on my Cranium, LLC all rights reserved