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PB&J Mini Doughnuts

April 6, 2017

I ate an obscene amount of peanut butter and jelly sandwiches as a kid. My mom would make them and pack them in my lunch almost every single day, along with cool ranch doritos. I may or may not have put the chips into my pb&j sandwiches. It’s a secret, but I’ll give you a hint, and it’s yes. It was a production and one that I looked forward to every day at lunch in the cafeteria. Now as an adult, I don’t eat as many peanut butter and jelly sandwiches as I would like to, but I still do get a craving every once in a while. When that happens, I like to eat pb&j inspired dishes, instead of the boring ol’ sandwich I ate all the time when I was younger. This Peanut Butter and Jelly Coffee Cake or PB&J Cupcakes are among some of my favorite desserts. This time around, I’ve decided to make PB&J Mini Doughnuts because we all know doughnuts are far superior to anything else, and because I’m always looking for an excuse to eat sweetened fried dough whenever possible.

The operative and most important word in this recipe is not doughnuts, but rather mini. These doughnuts are made to be miniature for the sole purpose that you can eat as many as you’d like, without judgement. So I say that the only solution to this problem is that you make a big batch, even if it’s just you by yourself, and give this recipe a try. Mini means you can snack on them throughout the day, and feel like you haven’t made a dent. What are you waiting for? Don’t you want to feel nostalgic, like you’re a kid again eating a pb&j sandwich in school? What better way to do that than with fluffy homemade fried doughnuts?

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Baked Chocolate Circus Doughnuts

February 20, 2017

This week’s goal is to make doughnuts. Deal? Let’s all make a commitment to each other to whip up a batch of our favorite doughnuts sometime this week. Whether you decide to fry the dough or bake them, it doesn’t really matter to me, just as long as doughnuts are involved in some way, shape or form. Lucky for us all, I have a fair amount of doughnut recipes on the blog to choose from (feel free to look through the doughnut tag and pick your favorite), but just in case none of those appeal to you, I have these Baked Chocolate Circus Doughnuts at your disposal.

Okay enough about that, now let’s talk about these doughnuts instead. I’m calling them circus doughnuts because people would eat them back in the day in circuses all the time. I’m kidding, that’s actually not right at all. I’m calling them circus doughnuts because of the homemade caramel corn on top, and because the sprinkles make me think of the circus for some reason. Am I crazy? Have I lost my mind? I’m sure the answer to both those questions is yes, but let’s not talk about that right now. The homemade caramel corn topping is really where it’s at. So if you’re not in the mood for doughnuts, then just make the caramel corn, I give you my blessing. That’s a great recipe all by itself. Add in your favorite nut to it to create a delicious snack or mid-day treat.

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Baked Funfetti Doughnuts + Giveaway!

November 18, 2016

If there was ever a post so perfect for a Friday and so perfect to be shared on this site, it would most definitely have to be these Baked Funfetti Doughnuts. Doughnuts are always a yes in my book, and since these are baked and also funfetti flavored, I think that makes them the ultimate weekend treat. My friend Adrianna from A Cozy Kitchen (author of A Year of Cozy) has just published her newest cookbook which just so happens to be the world’s first coloring cookbook, A Cozy Coloring Cookbook! I think this idea is genius, and I’m so happy that she created this beautiful book for all of us to enjoy and for all of us to feel like kids again! I used to be obsessed with coloring books as a kid, and I’m so happy that adult coloring books are a thing now. Although I do have to say that I haven’t gotten into them, until now. A cookbook where I can not only make delicious recipes from, but also color the pages and have some fun with? That’s the best thing ever. These funfetti doughnuts come from the pages of Adrianna’s book, and they are calling out your name. And just in case you don’t already own it, then you’re in luck because I’m giving away a copy to one lucky winner! It’s like Christmas has come early.

To enter for a chance to win a copy of A Cozy Coloring Cookbook for yourself, leave a comment below letting me know what your favorite Thanksgiving memory is (in honor of the upcoming holiday). Feel free to tell me all the details about it, why this is your favorite memory and what made it so special. My mom and I love reading all of your comments. You have until Monday to enter, and let’s remember to keep things fair. Only one entry per person and everyone is invited to participate. The winner will be picked at random and will be notified via email. This book has your name written all over it, so good luck, I’m crossing my fingers for you!

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The Classics: Chocolate Doughnut Twists

June 20, 2016

The Classics are back! It’s been such a long time since I updated this segment on the blog, which is a shame because I happen to really like it. I think it’s the most useful part of the site. Just in case you have no idea what I’m talking about right now, I’ll refresh your memory. A while back I decided that I needed more classic recipes on the site. Staples that are simple no-fuss recipes that I believe everyone should know how to make. Something that someone can make without much effort at all, and still be a rockstar in the kitchen. That’s my goal with this. The first installment was this Buttermilk Fried Chicken, all the way to the last one I did, which were these Strawberry Shortcakes. They vary between sweet and savory, and should be kept up your sleeve at all times for when the perfect moment arises. This time around I figure doughnuts were in order because the only way to get through a Monday is with fried dough, and because whenever you’re trying to make a comeback, doughnuts are your best bet. There’s nothing more classic than these. Chocolate twists are my mamma’s favorite doughnut. So these are dedicated to her because she taught me that doughnuts are always a must, and nothing scream classic more than my mamma. She’s one class act.

On another totally unrelated note. We’re one week, JUST ONE WEEK, away from the release of my cookbook! This is not a drill, friends. The Slider Effect comes out on June 28th, and I can’t wait for you guys to finally see it! You’re either going to be just as excited or really tired of me mentioning it. I’m sorry. I’m past the excited stage though, and more into the nervous-what-if-no-one-likes-it stage. I really do hope you love it and you cook all the sliders from it. If you haven’t preordered a copy yet, be sure to head on over to Amazon and reserve yourself a copy now so that you get it on your doorstep the day of. Think about it, you won’t have to get in your car and drive to the bookstore to find it, instead it’ll be delivered right to your door, and you can wait in the comfort of your own home. Or it’ll be there waiting for you when you get home from work. You’re going to see the box and think, “Ooooh, what is that? It’s a present?!” You’re right. It is a present. The best present you can get for yourself. Don’t be left behind!

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Banana Doughnuts with Salted Caramel

May 9, 2016

Let’s be honest, the last thing we want to think about at the start of the week is work. I mean sure, we have work that needs to get done, and to-do’s that need to get crossed off, but let’s put those out of our minds just for a second. We have way more important things to think about, like doughnuts for instance. Doughnuts make Mondays worth living and make Fridays appear closer than they really are. Whether you stop by your local shop on your way to work and pick up a doughnut or two for the drive, or if you make your own, doughnuts need to make a weekly appearance in your life. In all of our lives. Don’t you agree? Lucky for us all, these Banana Doughnuts rolled around in cinnamon sugar and served with salted caramel for dipping are here to save the day. It’s a good way to use up those ripe bananas on the counter that continue to call out your name. You can make banana bread any other day. Today is about these doughnuts with salted caramel.

You know what else is here to save the day? Sliders. Yeah, you read that right. Sliders. Speaking of tiny hamburgers (smooth unexpected transition there, Jonathan) did you know that I wrote a book all about sliders?! I did! And just in case you were living under a rock and missed my big announcement last week, my first cookbook The Slider Effect is now up for preorder! You can read all about it here in last week’s cookbook update post! If you preorder now, for a limited time, you’ll receive an exclusive e-book with 5 recipes not included in the book! All you have to do is forward your order confirmation or a screenshot of your confirmation to theslidereffect@gmail.com. The ebook has three slider recipes, one bun recipe and one sauce recipe. It’s a great preview of what’s to come from the actual book on June 28th! This is my very first cookbook, and so I’m very excited to share this ride with you all. Thank you for all of your support and for continuing to listen to me going on and on about it! These doughnuts though, am I right?! Woof.

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Baked S’mores Doughnuts

January 8, 2016

The golden rule we should all keep in mind this New Year is that if you bake your doughnuts, you can top them with anything you’d like; they’ll still be healthy because they’re baked. So go ahead and get crazy. Add that chocolate, place those marshmallows on top, and make it rain down graham crackers because all bets are off. The more you fight it, the more these s’mores doughnuts will call to you. They’ll wake you up in the middle of the night. Do you really want that? Sure, we’re all trying hard to make healthier choices, and yeah, there’s been talks about clean eating and diets and cleanses, but deciding to bake these doughnuts instead of frying is about the healthiest decision I’ll ever make. I’d say that I’m nailing this whole New Year’s resolution thing. I’m basically a pro.

I didn’t eat s’mores as a kid mainly because I had no idea what they were. (Go ahead and feel sorry for me now, I deserve it). I also didn’t eat them because whenever there were marshmallows in the house, you could bet that mom would be making rice cereal treats for my sisters and I. I never complained, though, because I actually happen to really love rice cereal treats, especially the way she makes them. I don’t know how she does it, but mine never seem to come out as good. And it’s not like they’re complicated or anything. She just has the magic touch, I guess. Now as an adult I know all too well what I’ve been missing out on. S’mores are out of this world. I’m making up for lost time now, by baking them up completely from scratch and sandwiching them together with these Homemade S’mores, and turning them into tiny cakes with these S’mores Cupcakes (from the vault). Whatever your vice is, you now have a slew of delicious s’mores desserts to choose from, here to remind you of your childhood. There’s something for everyone.

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