Chocolate-Hazelnut Linzer Cookies

These cookies are a variation on the classic Linzer cookie.  Instead of jelly in the middle of the sandwich, there is a layer of Nutella spread.  The flavor compliments the hazelnuts in the dough.  I altered a recipe I found on MarthaStewart.com.  I didn't roast the hazelnuts as suggested.   As a result, I wasn't able to remove the skins.   This left some small brown specks in the dough, but the cookies still looked fine and tasted great.

Brown Butter Toffee Blondies & Pumpkin Chip Muffins

For Thanksgiving this year I made Pumpkin Chip Muffins and Martha Stewart's  Brown Butter Toffee Blondies.  I made the brownies once before for work and they were a hit.  They are so full of butter and are so good.  The muffins were tasty as well and not too sweet. 

I'm Back!

I haven't made a post in a while, but I have been baking and taking pics.  Here are some of my recent projects.  Stay tuned for more frequent updates!

French Toast Muffins with Cream Cheese Frosting:



Martha Stewart's S'mores Cookies:

Paula Deen's Mystery Pecan Pie:



Valentine's Day Cookies

This year I made two kinds of cookies for Valentine's Day.  First, were poppy seed & strawberry jam sandwiches from Martha Stewart.com. Second, were a simple shortbread cookie with a chocolate drizzle.