Do you pronounce it “car-mel” or “care-a-mel”? However you say it, this caramel sauce is delicious! I’ve wanted to try making caramel sauce for a while, but didn’t want to have to fuss with a candy thermometer, so I’d been kind of intimidated. But you can’t get much simpler than this recipe and your resultRead more
It’s definitely starting to feel like fall in Maryland. The leaves are vibrant shades of yellows and reds, and I’m loving driving through the falling leaves. It’s sweater weather, and the leaves are starting to crunch beneath your feet when you walk anywhere. Fall is my favorite season. And in the spirit of fall things,Read more
Have you ever had a turtle? They’re a delicious family favorite candy from my childhood. Pecans, encased in chewy caramel topped with sweet milk chocolate. We used to get them around the holidays. I’m still a big fan of the salty, sweet, crunchy, chewy combination. These cookies are all of the delectable things I remember aboutRead more
These were a huge hit at Carroll Cafe. These are everything a chocolate lover needs. The rich chocolate cookie is almost brownie-like and is stuffed with crunchy pecans and gooey caramel bits. These are an intense treat. Your sweet tooth will definitely be satisfied. Chocolate Turtle Cookies Makes 20 large cookies Adapted from Two PeasRead more
Part snickerdoodle, part caramel apple, these cookies have got it going on! They’re super chewy, with bright notes of apple, gooey caramel, all surrounded by sweet cinnamon-sugar. You just can’t stop eating them because they have so many different layers of flavor. These were definitely a favorite at Carroll Cafe this month, and will definitelyRead more
This is another recipe from February’s Carroll Cafe. These bars are chocolatey, sweet, nutty and chewy. Carmelitas are a bit like oatmeal cookies, but with the extra deliciousness of chocolate, caramel and pecans! These are easy to throw together and are easy to customize to your taste preferences. Chocolate Pecan Carmelitas Serves about 18 AdaptedRead more