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oatmeal-pear cookies

January 14, 2013
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A wise person once said, “A well-stocked pantry must always have fresh-baked cookies.” I’m inclined to agree with that wisdom – is anything more comforting or joy-inducing than a fresh oatmeal cookie? In this instance I added cookie butter to the batter, along with diced Bosc pear and toffee bits. The chewy and tender oatmeal ...

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cookie butter-toffee bars

January 10, 2013
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Just when I thought nothing could top cookie butter, I tasted crunchy cookie butter. Now on the shelves at Trader Joe’s, I tried a spoonful as soon as I returned home from the store (taste testing is a tough job, but someone has to do it!). Though I normally prefer smooth nut butters, I found ...

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chocolate-toffee surprise cupcakes + oxo giveaway

November 19, 2012

Saturday marked two years since the creation of Tutti Dolci! I like to celebrate life’s occasions with cupcakes, so I baked up these chocolate-toffee surprise cupcakes. (I also shared these with my dad for his birthday, and I’m happy to say they were a hit with that chocoholic!). I placed a square of toffee chocolate ...

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peanut butter brownie bites

April 26, 2012

In my quest to reduce waste and stretch my creativity, I like to challenge myself in the kitchen. I’ll sort through the refrigerator or pantry, and plan a meal or dessert from ingredients I have on hand instead of running out to the store to pick up one more thing. As I perused the pantry ...

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chocolate-toffee blondies

January 25, 2012

In what feels like a former lifetime, I frequented a ubiquitous coffee shop for after school study sessions and Saturday outings. My favorite snack was a cookie-bar hybrid, filled with chunks of chocolate and toffee. While those bars disappeared from the pastry case long ago (and my coffee tastes have evolved!), my love for chocolate ...

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toffee blondies

February 10, 2011

Melted butter, brown sugar, and toffee bits are the major stars in these blondies. As they bake, the top and edges develop a lovely golden crust, yet the center of each bar remains velvety smooth, only slightly firmer than liquefied caramel. To avoid a sticky mess, let them cool completely before cutting. Using restraint may ...

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oatmeal toffee cookies

December 13, 2010

I think it’s important to have a few cookie recipes at your fingertips that are unfailingly simple and delicious. Rich and chewy, these oatmeal toffee cookies make an excellent addition to a holiday cookie platter. My family loves them, and I’ve also given them to coworkers and neighbors. For extra decadence, use chocolate toffee bits! ...

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