Tips From Town

April 25, 2013

Chocolate Chip Cookies “The Best Recipe”

This may be the best chocolate chip cookie I have ever made. For those of you who know me well, you know I bake just about every other day. I have been searching for a good chocolate chip cookie recipe. I came across this and wanted to give it a...

March 3, 2013

Lemon Slice & Bakes

Here’s a cookie that doesn’t have a long shelve life in our house–they are that addicting. The perfect ratio of sweet and tart is the secret here. Good luck having just one!

January 5, 2013

Dark Chocolate Fondue

Sure dark chocolate fondue rocks your taste buds! …but it is also good for your heart, your brain, helps control blood sugar, full of antioxidants, contains Theobromine (hardens tooth enamel), and is high in Potassium, Copper, Magnesium and Iron. Most importantly, it puts a smile on everyone’s face!

August 19, 2012

Potato Chip Cookies

A cookie not short of texture. Sweet and salty. Chewy, yet crunchy.

July 15, 2012

Montana Monster Cookies

This is a recipe I adapted from my brother-in-law who grew up in Montana. It is like eating a granola bar as a snack. It is also gluten free.

May 13, 2012

Homemade Desserts

In need of a delicious homemade baked good or dessert(s) for an upcoming party? How about just surprising your family with a fresh baked cake or a batch of cookies, that are still warm? Simple Pleasures offers an bi-monthly array of choices. All homemade and baked locally. Contact Mary Ellen at smplepleasures@gmail.com for a menu […]

April 23, 2012

Chocolate Chip-Pretzel Bars

Expect the unexpected. Not your typical brownie or blondie. Pretzels, chocolate chips and sprinkles add such a surprising crunch-punch.

April 16, 2012

Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies

Rich chocolatey-chocolate chip shortbread cookies won’t last long in the cookie jar. Flakey yet dense enough to dunk.

April 1, 2012

Iced Oatmeal Cookies

Who doesn’t love to “whip” up a treat? These cookies are really easy to make with no fancy ingredients. You may find most of the ingredients are already in your pantry!