- Part 104

Samoas Cupcakes

Samoas Cupcakes ~Oh yes, the famous Girl Scout Samoas Cookie in a cupcake form. That is, in the form of a deeply rich chocolate cupcake, covered in some salted caramel buttercream, encase that with some toasted coconut and then drizzle some chocolate on top and . . . grab a fork and open wide, Baby!

Do you ever have one of those moments where you’r e struck by an idea and you think,” O”rigin-al fo’ sure! Then you Google it and it’s not original at all. But you know what? Who cares if it’s original or not, these Samoas Cupcakes are downright cupcake goodness that will make you weep for another . . . Ahem, no 3-year-old’s name will be mentioned here.

I’m a little crazy for coconut and caramel, so it makes perfect sense that Samoas are my favorite Girl Scout Cookie. Pair that with my cupcake love and this is what came and left my kitchen in less than 6 hours. Continue reading Samoas Cupcakes

Chocolate and Beer Filled Donuts

Chocolate and Beer Filled Donuts ~ Forget jelly filled donuts this Valentine’s, show off your baking bravado by making these homemade donuts stuffed with Chocolate Beer Truffles.

I know I’m not only on a chocolate and beer kick, but a donut one as well. And these donuts are so worth making! Hit the jump on over to Endless Simmer for my recipe write up, and . . . . pssst, there’s even a shortcut for this recipe!

Chocolate Stout Donuts

Chocolate Stout Donuts ~ Beer in a donut? Yes and it’s awesome. To make it even better-these are baked donuts.

Beer for baking is nothing new. I just thought I would combine it with a few of my favorites like donuts and chocolate. If you know me, you also know breakfast is my favorite meal and “breakfast food” is any time of day food for me.

That being the case, donuts are a snack food for me. I’ve been known to re-heat Krispy Kremes for a late night snack and sometimes have one right before a run. So making my own is a double edge sword. Yeah, it’s great to have them a few whisks away, but it’s also one of those things that I have to give half away or I end up eating them like a bird that can eat double its weight in food.
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