Dessert Archives - With The Grains

Dark Chocolate S’mores Cookies & Solstice Wishes

"I love s'mores," he hinted. "I love cookies," he hinted. So I went to the kitchen to heed the hints. I heated the oven, whisked, poured, whirled, and then swirled homemade fluff into a chocolate dough. I crushed whole-grain graham crackers and sprinkled them over the swirls. I watched as the warm oven solidified the textures into a magical campfire cookie. I tried to savor the moment - the warm kitchen, the chocolatey smell, the way he smiled after the first taste test.

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December 24, 2020

Chocolate / Christmas / Cookies / Dessert / Gluten Free / Holidays / Vegan

A Rustic Holiday Cookie Box + Homemade Peppermint Patties

The internet is ablaze with ideas for holiday cookie boxes, which require careful packing and shipping. Though this makes for a beautiful snail mail surprise, it does diminish the appeal of the assembly. However, with a vintage crate or a pretty tray, you can take a similar idea and enjoy the sweet bounty in person.

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December 22, 2020

Bars & Brownies / Chocolate / Dessert

Dark Chocolate Rye Flour Brownies with Salted Peanut Butter & Ganache

Dark Chocolate, a swirl of creamy peanut butter, and a generous sprinkling of sea salt check all the boxes for comforting flavors, but these rye flour brownies are whole grain and layered, so they feel fancy enough for sharing this holiday season.

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December 20, 2020

Christmas / Cookies / Dessert / Gluten Free / Holidays

Gluten-Free Almond Lace Cookies

I'm keeping this post sweet and simple, so you can add these rich and buttery, gluten-free Almond Lace Cookies to your holiday baking. These cookies feel like magic when they transform from gritty spoonfuls to textured beauties.

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December 19, 2020

Dessert / Pies / Pies, Tarts & Crumbles

Whole Grain Peach Pie for Annie

As much as this whole grain peach pie was a gift for Annie, it was also a gift for me. It felt so good to be able to bake for someone else again, to share, even if sharing looks differently these days. It felt reviving to truly play with food again, not for work, not for money but for the delight of someone else.

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May 8, 2020

Chocolate / Cookies / Dessert / Gluten Free

Almond Flour Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten-Free)

If there's one silver lining to social distancing, it's a very stripped-back, honest look at time and fulfillment. How often do I turn to Netflix aimlessly? How often do I pick up my phone to fill a void of companionship? How could I fill my life with more joyful creation... and more cookies!

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April 15, 2020

Bars & Brownies / Chocolate / Dessert

One Pan Brownies Made with Whole Grains

Brownies forever hold a special place in heart. They're perfect for weekend afternoons or evenings when you feel a chocolate craving coming on, so here's a little something short and sweet: one pan brownies.

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April 4, 2020

Birthday Cake Tradition / Birthdays / Cakes & Cupcakes / Chocolate / Dessert

36 Cakes for 36 Years: Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes with Espresso Glaze

I made these mini cakes to reclaim my birthday cake tradition but also as a way to choose life and joy instead of fear. It seems appropriate that now, as I'm sharing the recipe, the world is in the grips of fear. We're in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, and when I start to feel overwhelmed, stressed, scared or all of the above, I remind myself to return to gratitude.

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April 3, 2020