Baking Fun

I find myself wanting to try new recipes or perfect an all-time favorite. Here are some of my attempts. 

The CHEWIEST Chocolate Chip Cookies

epicurious chocolate chip cookies

I always make cookies that are chewy & delicious right out of the oven but the next day hard as a rock. But, my life has changed. These stayed chewy & wonderful. Check out the recipe. It's a winner.

Jalapeno Cornbread

Emeril's Jalapeno Cornbread

 So the first time I tried this I left it in the oven too long...I wasn't aware you don't want the "bounce back" like you do with cupcakes/muffins. However, the second time I hit a home run. Good stuff! I took it to a friends house who was serving Autumn Chili in a pumpkin. Delicious! The whole corn kernels make it better than just plain cornbread. Also, the first time I went through the trouble of cooking & cutting corn, but the second time I just used frozen. It was worth saving the time. They also a perfect kick to pair with chili.

Classic Banana Bread

I decided to make banana bread since the bananas were going bad. Not wasting is a great excuse to bake. I added chocolate chips. Who doesn't love the banana-chocolate combo??? I have NO idea! 
Also, I like any chance to use a classic recipe. This was from a Betty Crocker Cookbook.
It tuned out really moist & messy. The chocolate was a bit much  but delicious.

 
Heather's Pumpkin Bread/Muffins
Gabby & Gelle are big fans of their mom's pumpkin bread, so Heather thought breakfast muffins would be a good idea. They were a hit. You can really taste the autumn spices. It is like fall in a muffin. I will definitely be making these at my place.

 This is a VERY loved recipe.