First off, let me apologize for the hiatus! I haven't stopped cooking or baking, but haven't tried out many new recipes this month. I also took a weekend trip to NYC to meet up with 33 of my closest friends, most who I have never met before. I am part of an amazing mom's board… Continue reading Peanut Butter Chewy Granola Bars
Category: Dessert Bars
Blueberry Crisp Bars
Just another blueberry bar recipe. I like my other recipe better, but maybe because this year's crop of blueberries were super tart. I should have added more sugar to the blueberries - keep that in mind if you're making this. 3 cups All-purpose Flour3/4 cups Sugar, Divided1/2 tsp Cinnamon1/2 tsp Vanilla2 tsp Milk3/4 cup Butter3… Continue reading Blueberry Crisp Bars
Congo Bars
Ok, before you look at the list of ingredients, trust me – these are so good! Now that you saw this recipe calls for one pound of brown sugar – yes, you read that right, take a deep breath and forget about your diet for a couple days. I was in the mood to bake… Continue reading Congo Bars
Pumpkin Pie Bars
I had some leftover pumpkin and this recipe has been in my "to try" pile for years and I finally got around it. 1 1/3 cup flour1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar3/4 cup sugar, divided1 1/2 sticks cold butter1 cup old fashioned oats, uncooked1/2 cup chopped walnuts (pecans is called for in the original recipe)1… Continue reading Pumpkin Pie Bars
Apple Streusel Bars
It's apple picking time. We haven't had a chance to go to the orchards to pick apples but I stopped at our local orchard's store and picked up a couple huge jonagold apples. This recipe calls for almond extract in the glaze and of course I didn't have any! I substitued it with vanilla extract,… Continue reading Apple Streusel Bars
Chocolate Chip & Pretzel Cookie Bars
MMM....so good. Chocolate chip cookie bars with pretzels and to top it off....melted chocolate and peanut butter on top. I found this recipe on one of the food blogs I frequently visit though I can't remember which one (whoops!) and took it to a party over the weekend. 2 cups flour1 tsp baking soda1/2 tsp… Continue reading Chocolate Chip & Pretzel Cookie Bars