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Peppermint Brownie Cookies

Crispy on the edges and chewy in the center, these brownie cookies are filled with peppermint chips and sprinkled with crushed candy canes. These peppermint brownie cookies are simple to make and absolutely delicious.

How much better can Christmas get with peppermint and fudgy chocolate in one cookie?

Have you ever had my original Chewy Brownie Cookies? No? You’re missing out! These brownie cookies are so decadent. Chewy in the middle with crispy edges and so chocolaty, it’s the perfect cookie for brownie lovers. Of course, I knew I had to update them for the holidays. The festiveness of peppermint will make these brownie cookies perfect for a last minute gift.

I love that these cookies are so fudgy and chocolaty. And with the addition of peppermint chips and crushed peppermint candy canes, these brownie cookies are so amazingly delish and super addictive. Don’t believe me? Go ahead and try one. And tell me you stopped at one. =)

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Recommendations Wallflower Weekly Faves

Wallflower Weekly Finds, 45

I can’t believe how fast time flies by. Just last week I was finishing up packing my clothes to head to New Orleans for my cousin’s wedding and now, I’ve been back home for a few days now. I’ll share more photos with you later. =)

In the meantime, look at these snack boxes that Love with Food sent me a few days ago to try. So many goodies in one box! I love that there are so many varieties. There’s a little something for everyone.

You can find chips, cookies, teas, fruit leathers, and so much more. All of which are healthy. Plus, there is a gluten free option too! this particular box shown above is from their Deluxe subscription box.

Also, for every box that you buy, Love with Food will donate a meal to a hungry child. So you’ll be helping fight child hunger in America too! If you’re interested in the snack subscription, Love with Food is currently have a promotion. You can save $10 off of any subscription plans of $30 or more when you enter the code HOLIDAY2015.

Enjoy!

For more healthy snack ideas for the holidays, especially if you’re traveling, you can find a list here.

And before I forget! There’s still time to enter into my holiday giveaway! Enter now for a chance to win!

Now, for this week’s finds.

Cinnamon Hot Chocolate

Rich velvety hot chocolate with a hint of cinnamon. This cinnamon hot chocolate is perfect on a cold winter day.

Can you believe that there’s less than 10 days left until Christmas?

It doesn’t feel like it. That’s for sure.

I actually just got back from New Orleans the other night and I had to go to work the next morning. I think you can imagine just how hard that was for me. I had so much trouble waking up in the morning. But I had so much fun while in New Orleans. I brought my camera with me so in the next couple days, I’ll share photos of my trip with you! There are already some photos up on Instagram.

And in case you missed my last post, there’s a giveaway going on right now. You can enter for a chance to win by clicking here. There aren’t too many entries so you have a good chance of winning. Good luck!

In the mean time, let’s talk hot chocolate. It’s been almost a year since the last hot chocolate post, and this is the perfect time for chocolate.

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Giveaway Holidays

2015 Holiday Giveaway

It’s Monday! And I know after the weekend, Mondays can sometimes feel a little down so I thought we can start the week with a giveaway!

It’s almost Christmas, and I’m soo thankful for you guys and all the support you have given me all these years. So I put together a little gift for one lucky winner. Unfortunately, at this time, this giveaway is only for US residents. But I promise that I’ll figure out something for my international readers.

Apple Cranberry Pie

Sweet apples with tart cranberries baked in a double pie crust. This apple cranberry pie is so delicious and perfect for transitioning from fall to winter.

As you’re reading this, I’m actually vacationing in New Orleans for my cousin’s wedding. I’ll share photos with you when I come back from my trip.

In the mean time, let’s talk about pies.

As the days get darker, and colder, I figured we’d need pie to keep us warm until spring arrives.

We’ve all had apple pie at one time or another. It’s a classic we can’t resist. The sweet and tart apples, the crispness of the apples even after baked, the warm flavor of cinnamon and nutmeg. The flavors are so amazing and unforgettable. And even with apple pie, there are so many different types and styles.

So how can you make apple pie even more amazing than it already is?

By adding cranberries.

Healthy Snacks for the Holidays

Super excited about my Christmas tree! We started decorating almost as soon as we got it. Here’s a little peek at it.

I can’t believe there’s only one more day until I head to New Orleans for my cousin’s wedding!

I’m super excited! For those of you living in that area, what would you recommend I do if I only have one day to wander around? If that.

And let’s be honest, I’m really there to eat. But then again, in between eating, I need a break. So bring on the recommendations! =)

This week, we’re going to shake things up a little bit.

Since some of us are traveling, I thought I’d share healthy snacks for the holidays.

Mini Vanilla Cheesecake with Pomegranate Sauce

Mini vanilla cheesecake drizzled with pomegranate sauce and topped with pomegranate arils. This mini vanilla cheesecake with pomegranate sauce is so festive and perfect for the winter holidays.

I’m a huge fan of cheesecakes. They’re my second favorite dessert, just slightly behind macarons. I can never get tired of eating them.

You know how cheesecake is so rich that most of the time you’re satisfied after the first several bites? At least, that’s what I’ve been told. I don’t really know. Because I can sit at the table with a big fork and eat an entire Cheesecake Factory size slice of cheesecake in one sitting. The only thing stopping me is the thought of all those calories attached to that slice, and of course, the day after guilt.

I don’t make my own cheesecakes very often, but when I do, I like to go all out. Can you tell?

This mini version of the classic vanilla cheesecake is perfect for individual portions. So you can eat an “entire” cheesecake without all that guilt.

Autumn Harvest Quiche

Creamy quiche filled with kale, mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, and artichoke. This autumn harvest quiche is filled with fall ingredients and is so amazingly delicious.

You guys! Lately quiche has been one of my favorite foods. Mostly because it’s super easy to make, and you can freeze them for another day. Considering how busy I’ve been with dental hygiene (the end of the year means everyone wants to come in for a cleaning) and with this blog, I really need something that will keep well for a few meals.

This quiche actually made it onto my Thanksgiving table last week. It’s one of my sister Victoria’s favorites because it’s super creamy and flavorful. Filled with mushrooms, sun-dried tomatoes, artichoke hearts, and kale, this quiche is loaded with seasonal ingredients.

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Recommendations Wallflower Weekly Faves

Wallflower Weekly Finds, 43

Two weekends ago, my friend Emily decided that she wanted to host a little get together at her place. We ended up having a little afternoon tea on her marble top coffee table. Isn’t the surface gorgeous? We had so many different pastries and tea sandwiches. Definitely something I want to do again.

I had to write this post way ahead of time because I’m going to the Jingle Ball concert. Super excited. But I have a feeling I’m going to be soo tired at work.

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GIft Guides Recommendations

2015 Gift Guide for Foodies, Home Cooks, and Food Bloggers

Can you believe that we’re already into December? And if you’re me, I’m always stressed out about the holiday season, especially when it comes to getting presents for friends. I never know what the perfect gift is. And I’m always super wishy washy about whether some gift is perfect for one person or another. And then the days go by and I still don’t have anything, and then I start to freak out. Well, this year, I’m going to try to come to your rescue. And if you have ideas for presents for friends who can buy themselves whatever they want, I’m all ears.

This ultimate gift guide for foodies, home cooks, and food bloggers will include a wide range of gift ideas that I hope will be helpful to you.

And if you’re shopping online and haven’t discovered Ebates yet, you really should sign up for it. It’s completely free to sign up for, but you get cash for hundreds of stores online.* For instance, Etsy, Sur La Table, Williams-Sonoma, Groupon, and Livingsocial to name a few.

Hand Stamped Spoons from For Such a Time Designs (~$20)

If you have been following my blog for awhile now, you might have noticed all those stamped spoons and forks that I’ve used in my photos. I know many of you have asked where I got them from. They’re all from For Such a Time Designs. Her Etsy store has a huge variety of different stamped phrases on spoons. All of them are super cute! Plus! You can get custom spoons for just $20. Have a favorite phrase? You can get Aly to make a custom spoon just for you.

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