Gooey Butter Cookies {#FBCookieSwap 2012}

FBCookieSwap

It’s the Second Annual Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap! This year our lovely hostesses partnered with Cookies for Kid’s Cancer & OXO to make the season a little more special.

Every food blogger that signed up made a small donation to Cookies for Kid’s Cancer. And for every dollar that we donated OXO matched dollar for dollar!

If you weren’t able to participate in the fun this year be sure to keep an eye out for it next year. It’s a great event!

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Red Velvet Cream Cheese Swirl Bars {Guest Post by Greens and Chocolate}

Red Velvet Cream Cheese Swirl Bars

Hello! Today I have Taylor from Greens and Chocolate guesting posting for me! You can find her on Twitter @greenschocolate – enjoy!

When I saw that Erin was looking for a guest blogger, I jumped at the opportunity.

However, when taking more time to think about what I would share I have to admit, I was a stumped. I mean, Erin is so creative when it comes to her baking and every single thing makes my mouth water. How could I ever make something that would interest her readers as much as the treats she makes?!

Well, I think I’ve done it. With Valentine’s Day coming up, I turned to a recipe that I made last Valentine’s Day that was red, festive, and downright delicious!

I am a huge fan of everything red velvet and these bars are no exception. [Read more...]

Pink Velvet Cheesecake

finished cheesecake 2

Something you may not know about me: I love making cheesecake.

It may sound crazy, but I love to bake!

I have heard some people say they are scared of making cheesecake. They don’t want the top to burn, sink, bubble, rise or crack. Sometimes those things happen, but it doesn’t mean your cheesecake isn’t amazing.

Now…I don’t mean to brag, but I make the best cheesecake ever. I know I sound a little full of it, but I can make a pretty good cheesecake.

I have converted people from cheesecake haters, to cheesecake lovers.

If you have never made a cheesecake, don’t be scared. If you follow my steps and listen to some of my tips, your cheesecake will be better than anything you could find at a chain restaurant.

front focus slice Pink Velvet Cheesecake

I made this cheesecake with Valentine’s Day in mind. I was planning on making  [Read more...]

Mini Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

red velvet whoopie pies

If you love red velvet cake but don’t want to take the time to bake the layers, wait for them to cool, make the frosting, then frost the cake….don’t worry, you aren’t the only one. This is why people created cupcakes!

I love cupcakes. They are cute and fun, but I find them a little difficult to eat without making a huge mess.

And they are like, so last year!

pretty whoopies Mini Red Velvet Whoopie Pies

Avoid any crumb problems and try this simple mini red velvet whoopie pie recipe.

After all, pie is the new dessert of choice!

These mini red velvet whoopie pies taste like 2 bites of heaven. The cookies are definitely chocolate, even with the red it is undeniable. And the cream cheese marshmallow frosting is the perfect compliment.

I have made whoopie pies before, but [Read more...]

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