Chocolate Espresso Shortbread Cookie

Can we bottle that wonderful aroma filling the air! As every baker prior to me reported, these are some of the best smelling cookies! Espresso Chocolate Shortbread cookies were brought to us this week by Donna of Life's Too Short Not To Eat Dessert. Two thumbs up, Donna! The smokiness from the espresso and hints of bittersweet chocolate make these cookies a real winner! Dorie's right, why not a cup of coffee with these babies!

Crunchy and Custardy Peach Tart

Back from vacation and trying to get back into the groove. Tough one! Crunchy and Custardy Peach Tart... hmm.... It smells wonderful, but I'm leary to try it. You see, I'm not big on the custard stuff. I did cop out and use nectarines. The pits were so big that I mutilated them and just placed small sliced pieces all over.

I've read some great entries about this dessert, so I will be fearless and give it a try. Even if it's already 11:00 p.m. This weeks choice comes from Rachel of Sweet Tarte. Her tart is lovely.

Gingered Carrot Cookies

Well, I have to say that by the time I got to my fourth cookie these grew on me. You say, four cookies? I know. I guess I had my sights on a carrot cake cookie since carrot cake is one of my favorite cakes. This is literally a carrot cookie with lots of extras. These cookies are just the right size too. Guess that's why I ate four!!! This week's recipe was selected by Natalia of Gatti Fili e Farina. Make sure you check out her site!

Chewy, Chunky, Blondies

Blondies, can be a girl's best friend! Especially when you add butterscotch chips to them. This rich dessert was brought to us by Nicole of Cookies On Friday. These bar cookies totally rock! The chewiness of this bar is part of what makes them so wonderful. The richness of the butterscotch chips is out of this world. Some folks may have chose to add both the toffee chips and the butterscotch. I'll have to try that as well.

Lot's Of Ways Of Banana Cake

It's been too long since I've posted! I've been baking but have been without a computer for a month or more! What a great way to return with such a fabulous dessert! This selection was brought to us by Kimberly of Only Creative Opportunities. Her cake looks like it belongs on the cover of a magazine. It'll make your mouth water! I on the other hand chose to make muffins out of mine and use my tulip paper holders. I used as Dorie suggested, what I had in the cabinets. I used yogurt for the liquid ingredients and added a few chocolate chips into the batter. These were lovely and came out very moist. A definite keeper!

Rum Drenched Vanilla Cake

Tender Shortcakes

My day completely got away from me and it wasn't until 10 p.m. that I realized that I still hadn't made my tender shortcakes. These fabulous shortcakes were selected by Cathy of The Tortefeasor. These babies are a keeper for sure and so easy to make! I called my husband and told him to pick up some whipped cream on the way home and got crackin on the shortcakes. I had already picked up a pint of blackberries and had some raspberries in the freezer. I decided to add some fresh nutmeg and a splash of almond extract. As the shortcakes baked in the oven, the aroma of the nutmeg was heavenly! Once these were put together, they were gobbled up as the angels sang! I think I will make these for 4th of July.