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Chocolate Brownie Cookies

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As far as chocolate cookies are concerned, these contenders are a heavyweight – with the chocolate content in one batch weighing in at just under 2 pounds. Despite this, they are not overly dense or fudgy in texture, just perfectly … Continue reading

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Chocolate Molten Cakes

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Over the last couple of weeks I have recieved daily emails from Mr Man marked ‘urgent’, they have had recipes attached – all of them involving chocolate to various degrees. So it got me wondering if he was feeling a little … Continue reading

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Pecan & Butterscotch Cookies

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Can I tell you about my day? my very frustrating and almost fruitless day!! Actually, I don’t think I am going to bother you with it because after I spent all morning trying to book the girls into swimming lessons … Continue reading

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Brown Butter Layer Cake with Chocolate Mousse & Hazelnut Buttercream

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It is Valentine’s Day and once again it has reminded me how fast time is flying – and you might (or might not) know that we celebrate this occasion as a family which means a nice dinner in. Last year … Continue reading

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Double Chocolate Brownies

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This is Mr Man’s favourite brownie recipe and it has taken me a while to post because I felt like it needed perfection. That has taken a while and ironically enough it was only when I ran out of a … Continue reading

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Triple Chocolate & Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies

It’s a Christmas cookie extravaganza out there – and I am adding to it with my version of these very Christmassy looking treats I found in the most recent Bon Appetit magazine. These simple oatmeal cookies are peppered with three … Continue reading

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Florentines

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I get quite a buzz from making Holiday cookies and these Florentines are certainly no expection. Florentines are one of those cookies that I always go to buy and at the last minute decide against it – probably more out … Continue reading

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Chocolate Chip Cookies

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I am well aware the world does not need another chocolate chip cookie recipe, but I made my decision to post this recipe because it is a favourite in our household. And I think what makes it so are the remarkable … Continue reading

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Caramel Shortbread Bars (Millionaires Shortbread)

When I was little, Caramel Shortbread Bars were considered the pinnacle of homemade treats and beat everything from brownies through to cookies hands down. And if you were lucky enough to have a mother who made them, you were automatically … Continue reading

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Double Chocolate Two Bite Brownies

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The school year has begun and the bake sales are already in full swing. I had my first one this week and made these and some caramel popcorn. My popcorn recipe needs work but I thought these were great – and … Continue reading

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