Showing posts with label bites. Show all posts
Showing posts with label bites. Show all posts

Wednesday, August 2, 2017

biscoff cookie dough bites

biscoff cookie dough bites


I have had an unopened container of Biscoff sitting in my pantry since Christmas. I had been searching for it the past year in Charlotte with no luck but finally found it in California when I was visiting my parents over Christmas. I think I did a little dance in the middle of the Whole Foods aisle when I found it, that stuff is not easy to get your hands on! So once I got home, I pushed it to the back of my pantry to save for a special occasion since I felt 99% sure it wouldnt show up in Charlotte anytime soon. And then, a few weeks ago... I found the creamy and crunchy versions of Biscoff at Wal-Mart! Of all places! So now that I know I have access to an unlimited supply of Biscoff I decided to break into the jar I had from Christmas. I wouldnt have used any of the Biscoff until I knew I could easily find more. Just like I dont want to wear my favorite sandals too often because I know when they get worn out I wont be able to find them again. Tell me Im not the only one that thinks like this. 

For all of you that cant find Biscoff, Trader Joes started selling a cookie butter that is very very similar. And for those of you that dont have a Trader Joes near you, Im sorry! But you can order Biscoff online. Its worth searching out, so delicious and addicting. If you can manage to not eat the entire Biscoff jar by the spoonful then you have to try these cookies. These cookie dough balls are perfectly undercooked. I love the baked cookie chewy exterior and the cookie dough middle, cant get much better! And the fact that they are bite sized, makes it that much easier to justify eating half the batch. 

Biscoff Cookie Dough Bites
makes 30 cookie dough bites, using a 1 inch cookie scoop

2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
3/4 tsp salt

6 tbsp butter, softened
1/2 c. biscoff spread (you could use peanut butter if you dont have biscoff)
1/2 c. light brown sugar, packed
1/4 c. granulated sugar
 2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 c.semi-sweet chocolate chips (I used minis)

Preheat oven to 350°F. 

In a small bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.

In a large bowl, beat butter, biscoff, and sugars together until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Add half of the flour mixture to the butter mixture and beat together until combined. Add the remaining half of the flour mixture and mix until the dough just comes together. Stir in chocolate chips. Scoop into balls using a 1 inch cookie scoop or use your hands to roll the dough into balls. Place cookie balls onto a parchment lined baking sheet and bake for 8-11 minutes. Let cool and set on baking sheet for 2-3 minutes and then transfer to a cooling rack. 

Note: the cookies will seem under baked when they come out of the oven, dont worry they will set up! 

Recipe adapted from: The Novice Chef

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Thursday, June 29, 2017

Broccoli Cheese Bites

Broccoli Cheese Bites


 
Can you believe it!?!  I am actually blogging about something savory today!  Not sweet but savory! Honestly, I couldnt help myself.  I found the recipe for these little yummy treasure bites on Megans blog called,  Cooking WhimsCooking Whims was my Secret Recipe Club assignment for this past month.  What fun I have had browsing through Megans blog!  Megan lives in New England (the Boston area) and it always makes me happy when I find a fellow food blogger from New England.  Megan also has a soft spot for all things sweet.  Hello HAPPINESS!
 
 
 
 
I almost made her Chocolate Peanut Butter Surprise Cookies but then realized that maybe I should make something with banana in it as I had a lot of VERY ripe bananas that needed to be used.  I looked closely at her recipe for Chocolate Swirled Banana Bread until I realized that I needed something with veggies for dinner that night.  Thus I ended up making these fabulous Broccoli Cheddar Bites.   Everyone loved them!  The kiddos loved dipping them in Honey Mustard sauce and the adults enjoyed just popping them right into their mouth. These bites can easily be served as an appetizer or a side dish.  No matter what they will disappear fast!
 
I thank Megan for all her dedicated work that she has put into her food blog.  I thoroughly enjoyed "visiting her" and discovering lots of new recipes that I cant wait to make in my near future!

 
Broccoli Cheddar Bites
         (recipe found on Cooking Whims)
 
Ingredients:
 
1 (16 oz.) package of frozen broccoli florets, cooked according to package directions (I used 2 cups of fresh broccoli, steamed and cut up)
1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese (I used 1 cup mozzarella cheese and 1/2 cup cheddar cheese)
3 eggs, beaten
1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
 
Directions:
 
1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.  Line a cookie sheet with foil sprayed with non-stick cooking spray or parchment paper.
 
2. Prepare broccoli - cool and chop up into uniform small pieces.
 
3. In a medium bowl combine beaten eggs, broccoli, cheese and bread crumbs with a wooden spoon until well combined. 
 
4. Scoop batter into balls with a medium size scoop or spoon and place onto prepared cookie sheets.  Flatten slightly with the back of your hand to create a patty or leave as is for a rounder "bite".
 
5. Bake for 15 minutes and then flip bites.  Bake for an additional 5 minutes.  Cool slightly and enjoy!
 
Happy Broccoli Cheese Bites Baking!
 
Enjoy the recipes below that my fellow Secret Recipe Club  members made this past month too!
 
 
 
 
 
 
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