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Carroll's Desserts / Baking Blog August 2008 Archive

By Carroll Pellegrinelli, About.com Guide to Desserts / Baking since 1997

No-Bake Oatmeal Cocoa Cookies

Saturday August 30, 2008
Sarah wrote: "Hi, I tried a cookie baked by a friend of a friend, and we moved away. Since then I've been trying to work out what it was. It ... Read More

Got Extra Peaches?

Friday August 29, 2008
With fresh peaches being so prevalent this time it's easy to have a few past the point of eating plain. It only took seven small to medium peaches to fill ... Read More

Pretzel Salad

Wednesday August 27, 2008
I know it sounds like a bizarre dish, but many people (like myself) enjoy that sweet (strawberries) and salty (pretzel) combination. When frozen, pretzel salad makes a great summer dessert ... Read More

Chewy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Monday August 25, 2008
Looking for a healthier version of traditional peanut butter cookies? This recipe for Chewy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies is just what you need. It's made with Smart Balance Omega™ Peanut ... Read More

Golden Treasure Cookies

Saturday August 23, 2008
What makes these chocolate chip cookies so special is that they are made with chunks of semisweet chocolate not chips. I also like this recipe for Golden Treasure Cookies because ... Read More

Did You Get Yours?

Friday August 22, 2008
Are you a subscriber to my weekly newsletter? If you aren't, then you missed getting this recipe for Magic Cobbler sent directly to your email box. Be sure to subscribe ... Read More

Cupcake Making Tip

Wednesday August 20, 2008
Don't let the messy frosting stop you. The next time you want to put a little love in your child's lunch box you'll want to follow this very simple tip.More ... Read More

Love in a Lunch Box

Monday August 18, 2008
You've been with them all summer. You're ready to be without them underfoot. They think they're ready to get out of your hair, but what if they're not? What if ... Read More

Festive Flourless Chocolate Cake

Saturday August 16, 2008
How could anyone resist this delightful cake? Not only is the Festive Flourless Chocolate Cake made with loads of chocolate, it's topped in a chocolate ganache, which is then covered ... Read More

Italian Cream Cake

Friday August 15, 2008
When we host our local supper club, we like to have dinner with an Italian theme. For the main course, my husband always likes to make his famous 3-inch deep ... Read More

Lemon Poke Cake - Two Cakes in One Recipe

Thursday August 14, 2008
While looking for refreshing cake recipes, I remembered this Lemon Poke Cake recipe Vickie E. sent me several years ago. When my daughter found out that I was baking a ... Read More

Key Lime Cake

Wednesday August 13, 2008
If I had to pick two words to describe this cake, they would be refreshingly cool. Enjoy this delectable three-layer, from-scratch Key Lime Cake today. Photo © 2008 Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed ... Read More

A Little Magic in These Sweet Rolls

Saturday August 9, 2008
Everyone will enjoy baking and eating these simple sweet rolls made with marshmallows and crescent rolls. I like mine drizzled with a cinnamon-sugar glaze. Photo © 2008 Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to ... Read More

Sticky Buns - Loaded with Nuts

Friday August 8, 2008
I remember the first time I made these. My family just kept staring at me. I asked them what was wrong. They said it was nothing. They were just overwhelmed ... Read More

Cinnamon Rolls

Wednesday August 6, 2008
Just mention the name "sweet rolls" and what is the first sweet roll you think of? Well, it's Cinnamon Rolls, of course. Cinnamon Roll Recipes:From-ScratchBread MachineMade with crescent rolls Photo © 2008 ... Read More

Easy Fruit Cereal Rolls

Monday August 4, 2008
Looking for an easy sweet roll recipe that's economical too? Not only is this recipe for Easy Fruit Cereal Rolls simple to make, but you can use-up some leftover ingredients ... Read More

Amazing! - Sugared Nuts

Saturday August 2, 2008
Tijanna leaves this User Review: "So simple and sooo delicious! if u don't have anything at home for a snack, just mix the walnuts, pop them in the oven and there ... Read More

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