Mint Chocolate Cupcakes

by Jennifer // March 17, 2017 // 15 Comments

I’m going to be entirely honest when I say that mint-chocolate has never been one of my favorite combinations. I hardly ever grab an Andes mint when I’m leaving a restaurant and York Peppermint Patties don’t really thrill me. However, I can’t... Continue reading →

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cheesecake

by Jennifer // October 30, 2016 // 15 Comments

I made this cheesecake for my fiance’s birthday last weekend (and we are still recovering from the experience). A few weeks ago, he showed me a screenshot of a cookie dough cheesecake he had seen on Instagram, and I knew... Continue reading →

German Chocolate Cake Cookies

by Jennifer // October 2, 2016 // 9 Comments

Last weekend we ventured downtown to Denver’s Oktoberfest, where I consumed sausages, giant soft pretzels, and of course, glass steins brimming with Oktoberfest brew. With the beginning of October finally in full swing, and Oktoberfest fun fresh on my mind, I decided... Continue reading →

Dark Chocolate Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup Pretzel Brownies with Peanut Butter Frosting

by Jennifer // September 4, 2016 // 1 Comment

It’s always exciting to have visitors here in Denver, as being away from friends and family has certainly been the hardest adjustment about moving across the country. Lucky for us, we’ve already had a small handful of family and friends visit... Continue reading →

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes

by Jennifer // July 31, 2016 // 3 Comments

Even though cupcakes aren’t necessarily my favorite dessert to eat (because, well, ice cream exists), I have come to realize that they are by far one of my favorite things to bake. I get overly excited about piping bags and frosting tips,... Continue reading →

Chocolate Chip Oreo Cheesecake Bars

by Jennifer // May 1, 2016 // No Comments

A while back I made an Oreo Cheesecake that was so heavenly, I ended up eating a couple bites of it right out of the pan every time I opened the fridge. It was a decadent, delicious problem. These Chocolate Chip... Continue reading →

S’mores Bars

by Jennifer // February 6, 2016 // No Comments

Last summer, after my first full year of adulting around in teacher-clothes, I decided that for the first time since I was 16, I wasn’t going to work for the months of July and August. The idea of it took... Continue reading →

Mini Chocolate Peanut Butter Reeses Cheesecakes

by Jennifer // February 2, 2016 // 4 Comments

One of my goals of 2015 was to expand my cheesecake repertoire. Another one of my 2015 resolutions was to practice portion control with my food. Here’s a simple mathematical equation to sum up what the end result of my 2015 looked... Continue reading →

Chocolate Cupcakes with Oreo Cream Cheese Frosting

by Jennifer // July 13, 2015 // 3 Comments

The Oreo– milk’s favorite cookie. It’s tried and true and tasty. Who doesn’t remember sitting at the kitchen table as a child splitting your Oreos apart, licking the creme off the inside and dunking what’s left in a big glass... Continue reading →

Hot Fudge Oreo Cheesecake

by Jennifer // February 18, 2015 // 2 Comments

Sometimes I get sad that February is the shortest month. It means that I only have 28 days to put pink and red sprinkles on everything I eat. My boyfriend, on the other hand, is not so sad that I... Continue reading →