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Cocoa Powder Fudge- For the chocolate lover in your life, or, just you. 

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Cocoa Powder Fudge- Recipes My Mom Gave Me

My mom's fudge recipe! She would make this with a big batch of popcorn.  Then, we would watch a movie together.  Childhood bliss. ♡

Ingredients

  • Powdered sugar
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Salt
  • Butter
  • Vanilla
  • Milk

Cocoa Powder Fudge- Recipes My Mom Gave Me

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Recipe Notes

  • Add Ins: If desired, you can stir in a few chopped nuts, top with a sprinkle of coarse salt or chopped nuts, add a swirl of caramel sauce or peanut butter.  Whichever you decide, do it before your fudge sets! 
  • Stove Top:  Only let your milk come to a slight boil, then, remove it immediately from the heat.   Be sure to keep a close eye on it, you do not want burnt milk in your fudge.
  • Storage: Keep any leftovers in a covered container in your refrigerator. You can also freeze it, if you wish.  Storage in the fridge is good for about 2 weeks.  Storage in your freezer is good for several months. 

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Cocoa Powder Fudge

Cake Mix Brownies- -Got a cake mix sitting in your kitchen? Make brownies with it! This easy recipe will satisfy your brownie craving in a snap.

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Cake Mix Brownies- Recipes My Mom Gave Me

Add to to the list "Where The Heck Did This Recipe Come From?!".  This delight has been in my recipe archives for tooo looonng.   They are really delicious and a snap to make.

Ingredients Needed

  • Dry cake mix
  • Egg
  • Milk
  • Butter
  • Chocolate chips

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Cake Mix Brownies-Recipes My Mom Gave Me

Can I Use Any Brand of Cake Mix?

Yes. Use any brand and variety you wish.  Stick with a standard size box (15-18 oz) for the recipe to work correctly. Pictured:  Red Velvet 💓

Can I Use a Different Size Pan?

Yes.  If desired, you can bake these in an 8 x 8 baking pan.  Use the same ingredients/measurements and increase your baking time just a few minutes.

A Note About These Brownies

Just a heads up! These brownies are definitely more on the cakey side, than, fudgy. 👍

Frosting

Pictured:  Cream Cheese Frosting  Use any flavor you wish or serve them plain, with whipped cream or ice cream

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Cake Mix Brownies

Scotcheroos- Gooey cereal bars packed full of peanut buttery goodness. They are then topped off with a combination of melted chocolate and butterscotch. Don’t pass these up…they are crazy good!

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Scotcheroos- Recipes My Mom Gave Me

Scotcheroos

One Bowl Chocolate Chip Blondies- One bowl + A few basic ingredients = One Delicious Blondie

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One Bowl Chocolate Chip Blondies- Recipes My Mom Gave Me

This recipe has been in my archives since...forever.  I have a kid who has always loved to bake, so,  I am constantly on the hunt for easy baking recipes that he can do on his own.  He started off making his own microwave cookie and has graduated into making these blondies.

Delicious and quite addicting. You may find yourself wanting to make them all the time. 🖏

Ingredients Needed

  • Flour + Salt + Baking powder
  • Sugar
  • Butter
  • Eggs
  • Vanilla
  • Chocolate chips

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One Bowl Chocolate Chip Blondies- Recipes My Mom Gave Me

Can I Use Any Flavor Baking Chips?

Of course! If you don't want to use chocolate chips, you can use peanut butter, butterscotch or a combination of your favorite flavors. 

Butter

Your butter will need to be melted.  After melting it, be sure to let it cool for about 5 minutes before using.  If you don't have any butter on hand, a neutral oil can be used as a replacement.

Storage

Keep any leftovers  in a covered container.  No need to Refrigerate, unless the weather is really hot/humid in your area. They are best eaten within a week. 

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One Bowl Chocolate Chip Blondies

Double Chocolate Sour Cream Bundt Cake- A double chocolate delight! A fudgy chocolate bundt cake packed with mini chocolate chips and topped with a sweet glaze.

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Double Chocolate Sour Cream Bundt Cake-

During my childhood, this was my "go-to" birthday cake.  I always asked for this one and my Mom always delivered on it, perfectly.

It's a fudgy bundt cake that is really simple to make. Great for a birthday, celebration or a weeknight dessert. 


Ingredients Needed

  • Chocolate cake mix
  • Milk
  • Sour cream
  • Eggs
  • Powdered sugar

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Double Chocolate Sour Cream Bundt Cake

Can I Use Any Brand of Cake Mix?

Yes. Any brand/chocolate variety will work for this bundt.  Just stick with a standard size box ( 15-18 oz) for the recipe to work. 

Can I Use Dairy Free Milk

Yes.  I have use dairy milk and plant based milks ( cashew, oat, almond, etc.) for this cake and they have all worked great.

No Sour Cream on Hand?

You can replace it with plain Greek Yogurt. 









Double Chocolate Sour Cream Bundt Cake

 Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix- Creamy, dreamy hot cocoa made homemade! No box version required.

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It's cold! 

Time to wrap your hands around a warm cup of hot cocoa.  ☕ 

This mix is crazy quick to throw together and will cost you much less than buying the boxed stuff at the grocery store.  

Ingredients Needed

  • Powdered sugar
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder
  • Cornstarch
  • Ground cinnamon
  • Salt

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Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix- Recipes My My Mom Gave Me

Can I Double This Recipe?

Of course!  The recipe below will make you about  12 cups of hot cocoa.  You can double it or cut it in half to suit your need.

Can I Use This With Hot Water?

Technically, yes.  However, I believe that it tastes much better when you are using hot milk.

Will it Work with Non Dairy/Plant Based Milk?

Yes. Simply heat it up as you would regular dairy milk. Use the same amount as called for in recipe.

How Long Will the Dry Mix Last?

As long as you keep it in a airtight, covered container or jar, it will stay good for several months.

Garnish Your Hot Cocoa

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Homemade Hot Cocoa Mix