Archive for the ‘desserts’ Category

gooey s’mores cookies

Posted on: April 24th, 2012 by Two Tiny Kitchens 9 Comments

Who doesn’t love a fun new twist on the s’more? I’ve got so many bookmarked, it’s hard to decide which one to try. This version includes a good amount of graham cracker crumb in the dough, along with Jet Puffed Mallow Bits, which remind me a lot of the Lucky Charms marshmallows. The Mallow Bits are absolutely genius in this case, because they don’t disintegrate when they’re baked, like the real marshmallows tend to do. Complete the s’more trifecta with mini Hershey Kisses, chunks of a giant Hershey’s bar, or, my favorite, Ghiradelli’s large milk chocolate chips. WOW! Portable s’mores, campfire not necessary.   (more…)

coconut-key lime bars

Posted on: April 13th, 2012 by Two Tiny Kitchens 3 Comments

OK, Ashley and I have noticed a trend in our post write-ups: easy and delicious.  Although we do love a challenge when we have some extra time (and I swear it’s not due to an uncreative or unimaginative vocabulary!), easy and delicious just seem to be our style.  So here’s another amazingly easy and delicious recipe that we highly recommend.  Seriously, even if you’re not a big coconut or lime fan, you could really enjoy these treats.  And by the way, we tried a few other disappointing coconut and lime recipes (love you Martha, but this pie was deceptively beautiful) before striking gold with this one.  So when we say delicious, we MEAN delicious!  Promise.

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magnolia bakery’s banana pudding

Posted on: April 6th, 2012 by Two Tiny Kitchens 3 Comments

I often dream of giving “Treat Tours” of New York City–I would show visitors around town and take them to all my favorite treat stops . . . the Toasted Marshmallow Gelato Shake at Stand, the Sweet & Salty Brownie at Baked, the enormous cookies from Levain, and the grand finale: Magnolia Bakery’s Famous Banana Pudding. But it turns out you don’t have to come on my treat tour to try Magnolia’s pudding. You can make it yourself!

This banana pudding is divine. Anna may or may not have said, “This stuff is so good I want to swim in it!” Not totally sure what that means? Trust me, it’s a good thing. The best part about this recipe: It couldn’t be easier to make. It’s so much simpler than a lot of complicated pudding recipes out there. The hardest part: Waiting for it to set . . . and then resisting the temptation to eat the entire bowl in one sitting. Good luck with that!   (more…)

orange roll pull-apart bread

Posted on: March 23rd, 2012 by Two Tiny Kitchens 3 Comments


I booked-marked a recipe for lemon pull-apart bread over two years ago, and I’ve been dreaming of it ever since. Why didn’t I make it sooner? One word: yeast . . . and another word: laziness. Yeah, yeast intimidates me (which I’m finding out isn’t so uncommon). But then last week, fate struck: Anna sent me the exact same recipe for pull-apart bread, saying she couldn’t wait to try it! Choosing to see this as a sign, I decided it was time to man up.

We decided to make orange pull-apart bread, rather than lemon, as our take on orange rolls. (Possibly our best idea ever!?) This bread was every bit as delicious as I dreamed it would be. The best part? It’s not nearly as difficult to make as I anticipated. The dough comes together easily, so if you’re looking to conquer your yeast phobia too, this orange roll pull-apart bread is the perfect place to start!

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st. patty’s recipe review

Posted on: March 16th, 2012 by Two Tiny Kitchens 5 Comments

OK, it’s time to go green! I think the Irish are onto something when they say, “A good laugh and a long sleep are the two best cures.” But personally, I’ve found that cupcakes and brownies can be a pretty good (if not better!) cure too. So, if you love treats like I do, and you’re looking for a St. Patrick’s day recipe, look no further! Here are our top picks for the holiday: (more…)

choco chunk minis

Posted on: March 15th, 2012 by Two Tiny Kitchens 3 Comments

First things first: We just have to share how extremely excited we are about Two Tiny Kitchens’ brand and site makeover, designed by Linsey Laidlaw, freelance art director and graphic designer. (Visit Linsey’s blog and website to see more of her work and the things that inspire her!) She’s got mad skills (abnormally adorable babies as well), and we’re just so happy that she decided to share them with us. We love, love, LOVE it!  (more…)

heath bar blondies with brown butter frosting

Posted on: March 5th, 2012 by Two Tiny Kitchens 6 Comments


These blondies had me at Heath, but the brown butter frosting sealed the deal.  I shared them with our church choir, as well as a fellow foodie (that’s you Kari!), and all agreed that these were delish.  The base was a solid blondie, nothing too fancy, but hard to go wrong.  And then there was the frosting… We thought the technique of browning the butter and then chilling it was a clever trick. The result?  Pillowy frosting with a depth of flavor that was just so unique and very worth the effort.  Seriously, we are now looking for an excuse to slather this frosting on absolutely anything.  Also, I made a batch with butterscotch chips instead of Heath, so if you’ve no Heath on hand or it’s not your fav (gasp), try butterscotch chips!  Just as tasty. (more…)

raspberry almond bars

Posted on: February 26th, 2012 by Two Tiny Kitchens 9 Comments

These here bars are some of our absolute favorite treats of all time!  We know we love them, and we know they are delicious, but when we actually make them they manage to far exceed expectations, EVERY TIME!!  Raspberry and almond are truly a match made in heaven.  (more…)

chocolate chip cookie dough cupcakes

Posted on: February 19th, 2012 by Two Tiny Kitchens 5 Comments

These may not sound all that exciting, but I always fall for the dessert surprise in disguise.  I was shocked to discover that both the cupcake and the frosting taste EXACTLY (IMHO) like chocolate chip cookie dough. They are supposed to be stuffed with cookie dough balls, but if that’s too much for you, they are equally delicious without.  Really, they were much, much tastier than I had anticipated. Highly recommend to any chocolate chip cookie dough fans! (more…)

red velvet cheesecake brownies

Posted on: January 29th, 2012 by Two Tiny Kitchens 6 Comments

Gearing up for Valentine’s Day (so glad, I was starting to get post-holiday depression), and there’s no better excuse to try a new red velvet recipe.  These brownies weren’t super sweet, so they weren’t my favorite, but both my husband and 9-year-old said these were the best treat I’ve made in a long while.  Just like red velvet cake, the chocolate flavor is a bit milder, but the consistency is fudgy and moist, which I love.  Also, in my experience these are much better the next day, which requires patience I simply don’t have.  If you’re a fan of cheesecake brownies, and you don’t like sickly sweet desserts, you’ll absolutely love these!  And they’re quite pretty, if I do say so myself. (more…)