A Cup of Sugar … A Pinch of Salt

Ingredients for the brownie layer 1/3 cup Dutch-processed cocoa 1 1/2 teaspoons instant espresso (optional) 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons boiling water 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, finely chopped 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 2 large eggs 2 large egg yolks 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 1/2 [...]

Ingredients For the cookies 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1/2 cup sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 2 Tablespoons milk 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract For the coconut topping 3 cups shredded sweetened coconut 15 ounces store-bought or homemade soft caramels 3 Tablespoons milk 1/4 teaspoon [...]

Ingredients 1/2 pound (2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature 1 1/2 cups light brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tablespoons vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 cups cracked hazelnuts (larger pieces) 1 cup nutella Directions Heat oven to 350F. Make a foil sling for your 13 [...]

Ingredients for the crust 7 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 3 tablespoons sugar pinch of salt 1 1/3 cup chocolate wafer crumbs (I use Nabisco Famous Chocolate Wafer; you can also use Oreos, minus the filling) for the filling 12 oz cream cheese, softened 1/3 cup coconut cream 2 tablespoons sour cream 1 egg 1/2 cup [...]

Ingredients 2 cups flour 1 1/4 cups sugar 1/2 cup cocoa powder 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 1/4 teaspoon instant espresso powder 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon cayenne 1/8 teaspoon cloves 1/4 teaspoon salt 16 tablespoons (2 sticks) cold butter 2 tablespoons milk 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 4 oz chocolate 2 tablespoons [...]