Drinks & Dessert

Hot Chocolate Chip Cookies

What's better than a chocolate chip cookie? How about a chocolate chip cookie with hot chocolate mixed in? Yep, we think that's a winner!   Prep Time: 20 min Cook Time: 10 min Total Time: 40 min INGREDIENTS 1 cup & 2 Tbsp Flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 stick of butter, softened 1/4 cup and 2 Tbsp McSteven's® Harry & David® Milk Chocolate Cocoa 1/4 cup and 2 Tbsp packed Brown Sugar 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract 1 egg 3/4 cup mini chocolate chips DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 375 degrees In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt and whisk until well-distributed In a large bowl, beat together butter, McSteven's® Harry and David® Milk Chocolate...

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Chocolate Peppermint Truffles

Rich and decadent, these chocolate and peppermint truffles are a small yet delicious treat worthy of coming back for seconds. With crushed peppermint and hot chocolate sprinkled on top, you can't have only one! Prep Time: 25 min Cook Time: 15 min Inactive Time: 4 hours Total Time: 4 hours 35 min Yield: 2 dozen truffles INGREDIENTS Truffles 1 cup heavy whipping cream 16oz semi-sweet chocolate (chopped or in small pieces) 5 1/2 Tablespoons unsalted butter cut into small cubes at room temperature 1 teaspoon peppermint extract 1 packet McSteven's Candy Cane Cocoa Chocolate Coating 8 ounces semi-sweet chocolate (chopped or in small pieces) 1 bag peppermint candy, crushed 1 packet McSteven's Candy Cane Cocoa DIRECTIONS In a small saucepan...

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Maple Pecan Oatmeal Cookies

Crisp blustery days and warm sweaters - things we think of when Fall settles in. Apple cider comes to mind too, but maybe not in the way you think - in cookie form! These baked delights are sweet and tart, with a light maple syrup glaze, making them one of our Fall favorites! Prep Time: 10 min Cook Time: 20 min Total Time: 30 min Yield: 18 cookies INGREDIENTS Cookies 1 cup butter (softened) 1 container McSteven's Harry & David® Maple Pecan White Hot Chocolate 1 cup light brown sugar (lightly packed) 1 egg 1 tsp vanilla extract 1 2/3 cup all purpose flour 3/4 tsp baking soda 1/4 tsp baking powder 1 pinch salt 1 1/2 cup oats (rolled or quick cooking)...

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Graveyard Brownies

Pumpkins, gravestones, and... hot chocolate? A tried and true trio right? Gooey and delicious, these graveyard brownies boast an entire container of hot chocolate, blending perfectly into these sweet and spooky treats.  Prep Time: 30 min Cook Time: 45 min Total Time: 1hr 15min Yield: 12 brownies INGREDIENTS Brownies 1 cup Butter 1 cup Sugar 1 tin McSteven's® Harry & David® Milk Chocolate Cocoa 4 Eggs 1 cup Flour 1/2 cup Cocoa Powder 1/2 teaspoon Salt 8 ounces Semi-Sweet Baker's Chocolate, finely chopped Icing & Decor 1 cup Powdered Sugar 1/4 cup Butter, softened 2 teaspoons Milk (more or less for desired consistency) Green and Black Food Coloring 12 Milano Cookies 12 Candy Pumpkins DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees...

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Peach Crumb Bars

A delicious recipe to use those fresh juicy peaches, this sweet and tangy delight pairs perfectly with a warm Summer day. With 5 whole peaches and a large helping of Peach lemonade, the flavor in this crumble is incredible! Prep Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 45 mins Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins INGREDIENTS CRUST 1 cup granulated sugar 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup unsalted cold butter, cut into cubes 1 large egg, lightly beaten PEACH LAYER 1/2 cup McSteven's Peach Lemonade 1 tablespoon cornstarch 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 5 large peaches, peeled and diced 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice ICING 1 cup powdered sugar 1/4 teaspoon almond extract 1 tablespoon...

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