Malted Milk Ball Brownie Sundaes

These Malted Milk Ball Brownie Sundaes are the perfect treat to satisfy any sweet tooth! Homemade brownie pieces are topped with scoops of rich and creamy Malted Milk Ball ice cream then drizzled with warm hot fudge. Sprinkle chopped malted milk balls on top for the finishing touch!

I love chocolate. I love ice cream. And I really love quick and easy desserts! If you've been around here a while then this isn't news to you. I've got a crazy sweet tooth! My boys inherited that sweet tooth from me as well and they both love dessert, especially anything homemade. I've been in the mood for an ice cream sundae lately so I decided to whip up a pan of brownies to create what I like to call "the ultimate sundae."

Frozen Toasted Coconut Brownies

These Frozen Toasted Coconut Brownies are easy to make, yet so delicious! Homemade brownies are topped with a thick layer of Toasted Coconut ice cream and a decadent, simple chocolate ganache. Sprinkle with some toasted coconut flakes and you've got one crowd-pleasing dessert!

I love making simple desserts, especially those that involve ice cream! No matter the season or time of year, I always have ice cream in my freezer. If you're anything like me you probably love a classic brownie too, and I've put them together to make one scrumptious dessert!

Peppermint Cheesecake Brownies

Impress your holiday guests with these Peppermint Cheesecake Brownies! Ooey gooey fudgy brownies 

are topped with a layer of peppermint infused cheesecake. Top that off with sprinkles of 

peppermint pieces, and you've got one delicious, decadent, and fun holiday dessert!

You know me, I absolutely love to bake this time of year. I mean I love baking all of the time, but it's extra special during the holidays. From Christmas cookies to fancy cakes and everything else in between, I love creating desserts to share with my family and friends. These Peppermint Cheesecake Brownies are definitely no exception. If you love chocolate and cheesecake, and peppermint too, then these brownies are for you!

Pumpkin Swirl Brownies

These thick, fudgey brownies with a rich and creamy pumpkin swirl are one of the BEST brownies ever! 

I love to pumpkin everything this time of year. And of course I love chocolate. It just made sense to create something delicious that combined two of my favorite things, so today I give you Pumpkin Swirl Brownies! Thick, fudgey, chocolaty brownies have a rich and creamy pumpkin spice swirl running through them. Perfect for Halloween parties, potlucks, or just for the family.

Butterfinger Brownie Trifle

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This decadent and delicious chocolate trifle features layers of Butterfinger brownies, creamy 

chocolate pudding, and fluffy whipped topping. It's a chocolate lover's dream!

I don't know about you, but the summer feels like it's flying by! How is it already July?? It seems like the kids just got out of school. I'm trying to savor each day, each moment, because the new school year will be here before I know it. My youngest son will be a senior in high school, and my oldest a junior in college. I know, how can it be?! My oldest is starting at the University of Michigan and getting his first apartment and I just can't figure out how it's all happening. Seems like just yesterday he was going off to Kindergarten! Anyway, excuse my nostalgia today, I'm just having a moment.

Let's talk about chocolate, shall we? Because chocolate always makes everything better. Recently for a family gathering I made this amazing Butterfinger Brownie Trifle. It's layers of brownies, chocolate pudding and whipped cream, and it couldn't be easier to make. Everyone was in awe of how delicious it was, and I was really excited at how simple it was! They thought it took a long time to put together, and I just went with it. It was my little secret!

Spicy Fudge Brownies #SundaySupper

Sweet and spicy is the ultimate combination. These thick and fudgy brownies are spiced up with 

cinnamon and chipotle powder, which gives them the perfect little kick!

Everyone knows I love my sweets. Especially chocolate. Chocolate cake, chocolate chip cookies, brownies...I definitely don't discriminate. Something else I like is spicy foods. Not "my lips and mouth are burning" type of spicy, but a little bit of spice. A nice little kick.

This week our #SundaySupper theme is "Spice is Nice and Some Like it Hot," and I couldn't wait to make something sweet and spicy. My first thought was to make a spicy sweet grilled chicken since grilling season is here, but then I decided to make a dessert. With chocolate of course. And then these beautiful Spicy Fudge Brownies were born. 

Raspberry Swirl Brownies

These fluffy, chocolaty, delicious brownies are swirled with raspberries and have a secret ingredient inside. Can you guess what it is? It's Greek yogurt! The yogurt keeps the brownies incredibly light and tender, and saves us a few calories, too!

Everyone should know by now how much I love yogurt. Whether I'm putting it in my smoothies, eating it for breakfast with granola, or just snacking on a cup, I go through a lot of yogurt in my house! What most people might now know is how much I love to bake with yogurt, too. Adding yogurt to cakes, breads and other baked goods gives them a light, airy texture, and makes them a bit more friendly on the waistline.

I wanted to make a special dessert for my boys for the holiday because, you know, they have my heart and are my true Valentine's. Always. Since they both love chocolate (and so do I!), I decided to make brownies. Not just any brownies, I might add. These brownies are tender and fluffy and swirled with raspberry preserves. To give them even more raspberry flavor, I used a Divine Dark Chocolate with Raspberries bar in the batter, then topped them with a couple of fresh raspberries. It's raspberry love!

SNICKERS® Cheesecake Brownies

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These SNICKERS® Cheesecake Brownies are decadent and delicious and filled with all of my favorite things! A rich, chocolaty brownie base, followed by a layer of dreamy cheesecake, topped with chopped SNICKERS® bars. 

What more can you ask for?

I know we've been talking about football a lot around here, but tis' the season! And it's the playoffs! One of my teams is still in it, but unfortunately one is not. Although I'm bummed, I'm still super excited for the games this upcoming weekend. And, of course, I'm even more excited about the food that goes along with these games.

You see, I can't sit down to watch a big game without having what I call "football food." Nachos, burger sliders, brats, lots of chips and dips. You know the drill. And I never, I mean never ever, forget about dessert. That's the best part! Am I right?

One Bowl Salted Espresso Brownies {Calphalon Bakeware Giveaway!}

A rich combination of espresso and chocolate, with just a touch of salt, make these 

addictive brownies a new household favorite!

Coffee is my life. Yes, it is true. I can't get my day started without a cup. That's it though, just one cup is usually all I need. Now there may be a day or two where I need an extra boost and I have two, but most days one does me just fine.

My love for all things chocolate also runs deep. Whether it's in the form of a chocolate bar, a cake, a cookie or even a protein bar, I love having a little bite of chocolate each day. With that being said, I'm sure you're not too surprised that I made these amazing Salted Espresso Brownies. I mean, chocolate and espresso together? With a bit of salt sprinkled on top? That's pure heaven right there people.

Skillet Pecan Brownies

 Warm, fresh from the oven pecan brownies are a treat that no one can resist!

I love my cast iron skillet. I use it for everything from main meals to cornbread to breakfast to desserts. I cook with it on the stove top as well as in the oven. My skillet has never done me wrong.

I especially love making skillet desserts. Something about digging my spoon or fork straight into the pan and eating my dessert warm just really gets to me. These Skillet Pecan Brownies remind me of a fudgy cake that I can't stop eating. 

Espresso Brownie Ice Cream Sandwiches + Good Cook Kitchen Drawer Event!

Fudgy, thin brownies, with hints of espresso, with creamy vanilla ice cream sandwiched in between. The perfect treat on a warm summer day!

Remember how I told you that Good Cook is having a Build Your Kitchen Drawer Sweepstakes? Well, it's almost here! Tomorrow, June 2nd, is the big day where you can choose your tools and enter for a chance to win your dream Kitchen Drawer!

Below are the 15 tools I picked for my ideal Kitchen Drawer. Since I'm a baker at heart, I couldn't live without these amazing tools in my kitchen. Knives are a must have, and I love to have different sizes for different jobs. 

Salted Dulce De Leche Brownies

I am obsessed with the combination of salty and sweet. Specifically dark chocolate and sea salt. It is SO. GOOD. And I know it's a big craze everywhere right now. I'm constantly seeing different treats at the store with this combo.

Since I was on a salty and sweet kick, I decided to revamp an old brownie recipe. I really brought it to the next level by swirling thick and creamy Dulce De Leche in the batter, then topping it with coarse sea salt. 

These brownies are amazing and come with a warning: they are highly addictive and you may be tempted to eat several in one sitting! 

Peeps Halloween Brownies

The kind people over at Peeps sponsored our Blogger Recipe Challenge group this month. All they asked in return is that we create a craft or recipe using their special Halloween Peeps. Each member of our group received the entire Halloween 2013 Peeps Collection, which consisted of ghosts, cats, pumpkins, chocolate covered Peeps and even sugar-free Peeps. Since each person in our group is so different, it will be fun to see what we all come up with and create. You can find all of our projects via the link at the bottom of this post.

Me being the baker, I knew I wanted to make a dessert and do something fun with my Peeps. So I took my favorite brownie recipe, turned it into a brownie "cake", frosted it, and topped it with cute Halloween Peeps.

Brownies with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting and a {GIVEAWAY}!

Happy Monday! To start our week off right we are going to talk about fudge brownies and the best chocolate buttercream frosting that you'll ever have. AND...I'm also having a giveaway! My very first giveaway, in fact. Of course you remember just last month I participated in the DSLR giveaway but that was with a group of bloggers. This new giveaway, it's mine. All mine. And I hope you love it!

I've talked about the lovely Joy the Baker many times on the blog. Even though I don't know her personally, I just love her. If you've ever read her blog or listened to her Homefries Podcast then you know exactly what I mean. She is full of awesomeness. And so is her cookbook.

You see Joy is an amazing baker, and you know I love to bake. I love to bake even more than I love to cook. So when I got her cookbook last year I was in heaven. So many tasty things to cook, so little time. 

Over the weekend I made these amazing brownies with chocolate buttercream frosting and the recipe came from her cookbook. Unfortunately I can't share the recipe with you because it came from her cookbook and I don't want to spoil anything.  Don't fret too much, Joy has many brownie recipes on her site so head on over and check them out. 

Let me say though that this frosting is THE BEST frosting I've ever made. I'm serious, you won't be sorry you made it. Joy posted the recipe for her chocolate buttercream frosting awhile back which you can find here. 

And the giveaway I've been teasing you about? Well the prize is your very own copy of the Joy the Baker cookbook! I promise you will LOVE it. She has recipes for cakes, pies, quiche, ice cream, and everything in between. There is something in there for everyone.

So, if you want to win a copy of this fabulous cookbook just follow the little Rafflecopter rules below. It's easy! This giveaway will be open for one week and the winner will be randomly selected and announced with 24 hours of the end date.

Good luck!

This giveaway is sponsored by me. I was not compensated in any way; all opinions are my own. 

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