Keep It Sweet Blog

Super Fun Cookies (aka Oreo, Peanut Butter Cup, Chocolate Chunk Cookies)

Posted on January 12, 2015

Cookies loaded with chunks of Oreos, Peanut Butter Cups and dark chocolate! Sometimes you just need a cookie full of fun things.  For this version, I loaded up my favorite cookie dough with chunks of chocolate, peanut butter cups and chopped Oreos.  How could it not be love at first bite? Super Fun Cookies (aka…

Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 1/10/15

Posted on January 10, 2015

Usually it isn’t until March, or at least February that I’m nagging Matt wondering why we live in the Northeast. In year’s past we joked about moving to San Diego with about a one percent chance of it ever happening.This year, however, as I took a newborn baby in and out of the car sans…

New Mom Real Talk Edition 3

Posted on January 8, 2015

New Mom Real Talk: Breastfeeding A couple of weeks ago someone asked me if I was breastfeeding L, and when I said yes, she asked, “isn’t it the best?” I practically laughed and said, “no, not really”. Truth be told, the last week and a half has been a drastic improvement over the ten weeks…

Peanut Butter Banana Energy Balls {gluten-free, vegan}

Posted on January 5, 2015

A no-bake treat and healthy snack made with just a few ingredients. These naturally gluten-free energy balls are so convenient to have on hand! Every day since L was born, you would think I hadn't eaten in a week. Seriously, I'm so hungry ALL the time. He eats every three hours and I do too.…

Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 1/3/15

Posted on January 3, 2015

Well, a very happy New Year to all of you! I decided to take off from posting after I shared last year’s favorites in order to enjoy as much time with family as possible. Even though I’m not going back to an out-of-home job at this point, I’ve been thinking about the new year as…

The Top Keep It Sweet Desserts of 2014

Posted on December 24, 2014

Every December, I like to see what blog posts you enjoyed the most and compare them to my favorites. There are usually a few surprises but definitely some that I agree with. Scroll down to see the most popular recipe posts of 2014 and take a look at which I loved the most. The ten…

Keep It Sweet Desserts Weekly Wrap-up 12/20/14

Posted on December 20, 2014

Are we really just a few days away from Christmas??? Yeah, I know, everyone is saying that. But seriously. I’m looking forward to a short week where I get some more time with Matt. We actually have Christmas Day to spend just the three of us which really hasn’t happened much lately. I think a…

Fluffernutter Mini Pies {Guest Post}

Posted on December 18, 2014

Today’s guest post is from Madison, a blogger that I’ve been virtual friends with for years now. We even got to meet over dinner a few years ago!  She has her own little one due at the end of this winter (a wonderful miracle that you should read about). Visit her blog and take a…

New Mom Real Talk Edition 2

Posted on December 17, 2014

New Mom Real Talk: 2 Months Postpartum While I still have so much to say on the topic of breastfeeding, I thought we should take a break and talk about some of the other aspects of momhood. As L turned 2 months old yesterday, I was thinking a lot about  where I am in getting…

Smoked Sea Salt Chocolate Fudge Caramel Cookies

Posted on December 15, 2014

Rich and fudgy chocolate cookies filled with caramel and dark chocolate chips and seasoned with smoked sea salt. Are you still adding to your cookie baking list for the holidays? I hope so, because these babies are very deserving of a spot.  The cookie itself is ultra rich and like a fudgy brownie in the…