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Carroll's Desserts / Baking Blog January 2009 Archive

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

Colossal Double Chocolate White Chip Cookies

Saturday January 31, 2009
I don't know how it's going to be at your house today, but mine is going to be crowded. Several of my husband's friends are coming over to watch the ... Read More

Lemon Snowbars

Friday January 30, 2009
Still trying to decide what to take to that Super Bowl party? Lemon Snowbars are like a slice of Lemon Meringue Pie without the meringue.More Sweet Recipes for Your Party 2009 ... Read More

Perfect on a Cold Afternoon - Spicy Ginger Pear Bread

Wednesday January 28, 2009
Looking for a good bread to serve with coffee in the morning or something a little soul-warming with your afternoon tea? Here's the recipe for you, Spicy Ginger Pear Bread. ... Read More

Gung Hay Fat Choy - Happy Chinese New Year

Monday January 26, 2009
2009 is the year of the Ox. To celebrate Chinese New Year's I always like to make this recipe for Almond Cookies. It's just like the ones I grew-up eating ... Read More

What's Your Favorite Type of Cookie?

Saturday January 24, 2009
Here's your chance to vote for your favorite type of cookie. If your favorite isn't on the list, please vote for other and then hit the comment button to tell ... Read More

Upside-Down Cherry Cobbler

Thursday January 22, 2009
It's funny, but in the summer is when you get all the great fresh fruit like strawberries and blueberries. And yet, this is the time of year I want to ... Read More

Fudge Brownie Pie, Served Straight from the Oven

Tuesday January 20, 2009
The Fudge Brownie Pie is so rich and fudgy. It doesn't seem to matter if I use a store bought brownie mix or make it from scratch. Each and every ... Read More

Blondies - Served Warm

Monday January 19, 2009
For a nice warm dessert, my local Rudy Tuesday's serves their Blondies warm. They top it with drizzled chocolate and caramel sauce and serve it with ice cream. With this ... Read More

Warm From the Oven - Apple Pandowdy

Saturday January 17, 2009
Okay, I admit it. I didn't exactly follow my own recipe. I added a few too many apples and got lots of extra juice in the process. Plus I baked ... Read More

What Makes Nuts So Healthy?

Friday January 16, 2009
Nuts (including peanuts) are chocked-full of nutrients like Omega-3 fats, vitamins ...read more Recipes Make with Nuts Sugared Nuts, picturedPecan WafflesHazelnut Bundt CakeBoiled Peanuts 2009 Photo by Carroll Pellegrinelli, licensed to About.com

Why Cinnamon?

Thursday January 15, 2009
Instead of eating lots of desserts that taste funny, eat smaller servings and get the "most bang for your buck." In short, eat desserts that the high calorie ingredients are ... Read More

Chocolate Nut Bars

Tuesday January 13, 2009
If you enjoy that chocolate and nuts combination, you'll just love this very tasty cookie recipe for Chocolate Nut Bars. Other Bar Cookie Recipes Raspberry Bar CookiesOatmeal Bar CookiesCranberry Crunch BarsConvert Any ... Read More

Gelatin - A Dieter's Best Friend

Saturday January 10, 2009
There aren't many other desserts that offer a regular and a sugar-free flavor option. JELL-O and other Gelatins are about the only products I can't tell a difference between the ... Read More

Best Way to Save on Dessert Calories

Thursday January 8, 2009
Want to convert a dessert recipe and only have one half or one third of the regular calories? The easiest way to do it, is to not do it. Yes, ... Read More

Lemon Ice

Wednesday January 7, 2009
I didn't think I'd be writing about a cold dessert in January, but with the crazy weather we're having this time of year...Not only is this recipe for Lemon Ice ... Read More

Low Carb Chocolate Mousse

Monday January 5, 2009
Low Carb diets still seem to be all the rage these days. Well, here is the perfect low carb dessert for those who love lots of chocolate with a thick-creamy ... Read More

Limoncello Bundt Cake

Friday January 2, 2009
I mailed this Limoncello Bundt Cake to my in-laws for their Christmas celebration. They said it arrived perfectly intact and tasted fabulous.For mailing this Limoncello Bundt Cake, I took a ... Read More

Something Different for the New Year - Baking Tubes

Thursday January 1, 2009
Start out 2009 by doing something new. Start baking your yeast and/or quick breads in these Baking Tubes. You can either find some at a garage sale or online. These ... Read More

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