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Eggnog Flavored Cheesecake Bars

by Anna on December 23, 2008 · 6 comments

I have some other things on the agenda for today, including a fun giveaway, but I ran across this recipe and thought I’d put it up here for safekeeping. This is from the Land o’ Lakes test kitchen, where you can find the original version and a photo. I’ve adapted it slightly below …

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Published on December 23, 2008
lemon bars with Kit Kat crust

As fun as it is to incorporate candy bars into baked goods, I’ve come to the conclusion that the best way to use Kit Kats is to eat them straight. Some candy bars are great cut into chunks or baked into cookies, but if you think about it, a Kit Kat is a marvel …

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Published on November 4, 2008

Amaretto Cheesecake Bars

by Anna on September 26, 2008 · 14 comments

Amaretto Cheesecake Bars

If you don’t want an whole Amaretto cheesecake, make these bars instead. Amaretto Cheesecake Bars 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup brown sugar — packed 6 tablespoons unsalted butter — softened 1/4 teaspoon salt 8 oz cream cheese, softened 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 large egg, room temp 4 tablespoons amaretto 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 4 [...]

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Published on September 26, 2008

Sweetie Swirl Cheesecake Bars

by Anna on September 12, 2008 · 10 comments

If I had frozen raspberries and raspberry extract on hand, I would run to the kitchen and make these right now! This recipe is from Woman’s Day magazine. Grab it while you can before the link goes away. Picture included with recipe! Woman’s Day “Sweetie Swirl Cheesecake Bars”

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Published on September 12, 2008

Spice Cake Gooey Butter Bars

by Anna on July 8, 2008 · 25 comments

Spice Cake Gooey Butter Bars

I’m taking Sudafed this week and feeling like the inside of my body is on top of my skin. However, I’m getting a lot done. In fact, I finished today’s baking by 9:00 AM, which is a good thing because by 10:00 AM it is too hot to bake. So here’s a new recipe for [...]

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Published on July 8, 2008

Cheesecake Bars (Small Batch)

by Anna on June 7, 2008 · 12 comments

Todd has game night tonight. I’m not exactly sure what games he and his friends play, but I heartily condone game night because Todd has so much fun. Fuzz and I have fun too. We eat dinner on the couch and watch a movie that we can both tolerate, which means no …

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Published on June 7, 2008
marble brownies

It’s been a great day. The housekeepers came, I finished some chores I’d been avoiding, and I got an email asking if I’d bake something for Teacher Appreciation Day. Well of course! I had an instant excuse to test out a new brownie – something I built using a couple of other brownie recipes. These [...]

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Published on January 23, 2008

Cocoa Cheesecake Streusel Bars

by Anna on November 28, 2007 · 13 comments

Cheesecake Brownie Bars

Wednesday is actually my super busy doing housewife stuff day, so today’s recipe is getting posted a bit late. A friend sent it yesterday. It didn’t sound super exciting, but I was assured that it was very good. Plus when I looked at the recipe and the technique, I realized it was a bit …

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Published on November 28, 2007