Oatmeal Fudge Bars

I christened my new Test Kitchen Cookbook (Thanks, big brother!) with this recipe for New Year's Eve. It was a good choice for sure!  Ingredients: 1 1/2 c. quick cooking oats 1 c. all-purpose flour 1 1/2 c. light brown sugar, packed 3/4 tsp. baking powder 1/2 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. salt 12 Tbsp. (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, melted and cooled Filling: 1/2 c. all-purpose flour 1/2 c. light brown sugar, packed 4 tsp. instant coffee powder 1...

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Cinnamon Roll Cake

Yes, I found this on Pinterest. And yes, I will repin this on Pinterest. I love Pinterest. I love this cake even more! My brother loves cinnamon rolls, and as often as he'd love for me to make them, I just don't have the time.  So, this year for his birthday, I decided to try out this Pinterest recipe that combined Cinnamon Roll and Cake.  He (and all his co-workers) LOVED it.  He said, "How did you do this?! It's a cinnamon roll,...

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Baked Apples

Need a quick, healthy dessert?  Here's your answer! Ingredients (per 1 serving): 1 apple 1/2-1 T butter 2 T. brown sugar Cinnamon Directions: Hollow out the apple (I just used a knife to get out the core, then a spoon to make the hole a little bigger).  Peel a thin strip off the apple so that it can breathe in the oven.  In a small dish, mix together the butter and brown sugar, then put the mixture inside the apple....

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Christmas Tree

So, technically, this isn't a recipe post... ... sorry... it's sort of related to food. Sort of. Tomato cages is "sort of related to food", right? Okay, it's a stretch. Anyways... I just really wanted to share this cute and frugal decorating idea, as we get in the Christmas spirit! Tomato Cage Christmas Tree!  Ha. Not sure if I love it or not, but it's cute. ...

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Pumpkin Scones

As you all are well aware, I'm on a pumpkin kick.... Pumpkin Scones - Delicious! Ingredients: 1 c. all-purpose flour 1 c. whole wheat flour 2 tsp. baking powder 3/14 tsp. baking soda 1/4 tsp. ginger 1/4 tsp. allspice 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 1/8 tsp. ground cloves 1/2 tsp. salt 1 c. sugar (brown will give a richer flavor) 1/2 c. butter, cubed and chilled 1 egg 1/2 cup pumpkin puree 1 1/2 T. white sugar mixed with 1 tsp. cinnamon Directions: Preheat...

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