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Welcome to #Choctoberfest 2018 with Imperial Sugar

This is one of my favorite weeks of the year, because #Choctoberfest is finally here! From now until the end of the week, I am joining forces with over 100 other bloggers from around the world to post delicious chocolate recipes. Every day, #Choctoberfest bloggers will be celebrating all things chocolate - milk, dark, white,… Continue reading Welcome to #Choctoberfest 2018 with Imperial Sugar

Breads (Yeast)

Chocolate Babka

Babka has always been one of those recipes that I want to try, but it looked so difficult. I got over my "fear" of making homemade breads a couple of years ago, so I decided it was time to make babka for #choctoberfest! This Eastern European yeast-risen cake has lots of steps and takes all… Continue reading Chocolate Babka

Cookies

Chocolate & Vanilla Swirl Shortbread Cookies

I'm excited to kick off my #Choctoberfest recipes with this scrumptious recipe for shortbread cookies! Shortbread cookies are one of my favorite cookies - they're simple, but oh so good! I love the combination of the vanilla and chocolate and they weren't too sweet. These cookies feature baking cocoa from one of our sponsors, Rodelle.… Continue reading Chocolate & Vanilla Swirl Shortbread Cookies

Beverages

Dark Chocolate Cherry Smoothie #Choctoberfest

Another one of my favorite flavor combinations is cherry and chocolate and this smoothie definitely delivered that! I'm really enjoying participating in #Choctoberfest and getting to try a bunch of new recipes and my family is sure enjoying all the treats we've had this week. I have two more recipes that I'll be sharing next… Continue reading Dark Chocolate Cherry Smoothie #Choctoberfest

Dessert Bars

Chocolate Coffee Brownies #Choctoberfest

Drumroll please.....here's my second recipe for #Choctoberfest!! I love chocolate and coffee together and these brownies were the perfect combination of both. Today's recipe features coffee from one of our sponsors, Caveman Coffee Co. Caveman Coffee Co. is a leader in the third wave specialty coffee market. Their coffee is hand-picked, wet processed and roasted… Continue reading Chocolate Coffee Brownies #Choctoberfest

Desserts

Dark Chocolate Coconut Oil Fudge #Choctoberfest

I'm kicking off #Choctoberfest with bite-sized pieces of delicious fudge! I figured I would start with the "healthiest" recipe and then it's all downhill from here. It's the perfect sweet treat when you're craving chocolate. I could only eat one piece - it's a very rich treat. One of things I liked with this recipe… Continue reading Dark Chocolate Coconut Oil Fudge #Choctoberfest

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#ChoctoberFest Begins Today!

Today is one of my favorite days of the year... because it is the first day of #Choctoberfest 2016! #Choctoberfest is a virtual event put together by The PinterTest Kitchen. Bloggers from around the world will be posting their favorite chocolate recipes, and you’ll get a chance to win some awesome prizes. What’s not to… Continue reading #ChoctoberFest Begins Today!