Dark Chocolate & Cherry Brown Butter Streusel Muffins
I’m not a huge muffin gal but every once in a while I get an itch for both making muffins and eating them. They’re low effort, high reward. So easy to make but my goodness they’re delicious. I like to think of these as my grown up muffins. The batter is buttery and light but it’s packed full of indulgent dark chocolate and juicy rich cherries. I’ve browned the butter in the streusel to add in some nutty caramel flavour and it makes for a really great muffin.
Pecan Pie Oat Cookie Bars
A cookie bar gives you 80% gooey centre and 20% crispy edges. Just make the dough, press it into the tin and bake. These though, have a pecan pie layer running through the middle. It stays lovely and soft and sits alongside the cinnamon oaty cookie really well. I’ve topped them with chunks of rich dark chocolate and plenty of flaky salt to contrast against the sweetness of the bar. Plus, it looks pretty.
Espresso, Brown Butter & Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
I love banana bread as it is; but I love it even more when its warm from the oven, packed full of coffee and gooey chocolate chips. I’ve also chucked in some brown butter to add depth of flavour. The result is a beautifully golden loaf that’s humble in its rustic appearance with a light, moist slice. The recipe comes together quickly and easily without the need for a stand mixer. So if you have any spotty ripe bananas that need using; this recipes for you.