Baking for me is not something that I do on a regular basis, but it’s something that I get in the mood for and when that mood strikes, I love the process of baking. It’s therapeutic in it’s exact measuring and mixing and there is nothing better than the smell of baked goods wafting throughout your house to bring you an immense amount of comfort and joy. Cookies are one of my husband’s favorite sweet treats, and while I don’t make them often, when I do, they have to be the best. What makes a good cookie to you? For me its all about those crispy edges and chewy centers that really make or break what I consider a great cookie. I have been perfecting my chocolate chip toffee cookies for a couple of years now and finally created the perfect cookie and am finally ready to share them with you. My chocolate chip toffee cookies are hands down my favorite cookie and if there is one thing you bake this week, let it be these cookies.
As we were driving back from Louisiana over the weekend, we stopped at a gas station and my hubby came back to the car with a pack of Almond Joys. They are 100% his favorite candy bar and so after I rolled my eyes at him (because my sweet tooth can't be stopped when candy is present) we all split that Almond Joy and I have to admit, it tasted amazing. But as I was eating it I was thinking about how simple it would be to make that same candy bar right in my own kitchen with minimal ingredients that aren't terrible for us to enjoy and then I wouldn't have to feel any guilt about satisfying my chocolate craving! My recipe for 5 ingredient healthier almond joys are so delicious that you will never miss the real thing!
Sunday we are heading to Boston and Maine for a a little getaway (baby free y'all)! We are definitely planning to eat all of the yummy things along the way including as many lobster rolls as will fit in my belly. This week however we have been eating extra clean in preparation for our indulgences next week, but that doesn't mean that you can't enjoy a little treat just because I am eating low carb and sugar for the next four days! Life is about balance and my easy homemade peach cobbler is the perfect dessert to make before peaches and summertime disappear right before our eyes!
I have let y'all down this summer. I usually have at least a couple ice cream and popsicle recipes for you to make during this time of year and well, I have just been off my game. Not sure if that is a good enough excuse, but I am hoping to make it up to you by gifting you with a really really delicious homemade ice cream recipe! My roasted fig scracciatella ice cream is everything I love about an ice cream and I think you will love it too.
