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I am declaring today a party day!! Any excuse to eat some more chocolate right? This past weekend and the last few days have been just a little stressful for me! Nothing super important, just computer things that make my eyes glaze over. All this coding and blog moving and learning has taken a toll on my brain!!! I am now officially all moved over to WordPress…what do you think of the new site? Mad props to my blog designer for totally making my blog say, Hello, I’m Jocelyn:-) I absolutely love it!!! She is incredible, and I can’t sing her praises enough. Do you need design work done? Totally contact her!
I am slowly working my way around WordPress…I have figured out enough stuff to get a post up obviously. Do not ask me anything else though, because I am so lost at the moment:-) I am told after a few weeks, I’ll be a pro! Somehow I am doubting that, since I’m quite the computer challenged person! But I’m up for learning it. Thank goodness for Dorothy holding my hand and walking me through stuff step by step as I wrote this post.
I have the best blog friends!!! It made me feel so loved to get emails and FB posts wondering where I was. You guys made my day yesterday…seriously! My brain was on overload…ok, it still is…so I just had to take my time getting back into it, but I think I am ready to jump in and start learning!!!
It is a good thing I keep things like Oreos, brownies, coffee, and a big tub of Cool Whip on hand at all times to help get me through blog stress!!! Take a look at this brownie would you? You can see why this had to made and eaten while working on the blog move stuff?
LOL! I laugh because really I didn’t do much of anything with the move, except find all my log-ins and passwords to sites she needed. Oh yeah, and label 500 posts because I was kind of a dork and didn’t do that for each one when I posted them. Lesson learned on that one! In my head that sure sounded like a whole lot more work. Anything to make myself feel better about chowing down on a few of these each day!!
Ok, I realized something things this weekend when I was going through all my old posts. (Things like always add labels or categories so you don’t have to do 500 at once.) First of all I realized that some of my old pictures are a hoot! Note to all you newbies…stick with it and always be learning. It is fun to look back and see how much you have grown after a few years. Second thing I realized was that this week marks 4 years of blogging!!! 4 YEARS! Can you believe that??? I can’t believe that it has been that long since my very first post that no one, probably not even my family was reading:-)
So, I wanted to do something to celebrate. Now mind you I just remembered like a day ago, so this is just something small but fun to celebrate with you.
I contacted Candiquik and they are donating 4 pounds of chocolate to our winner! 2 pounds of vanilla and 2 pounds of chocolate…just in time for holiday candies and popcorn:-)
And to get you started with the chocolate, I stopped at JoAnn’s and picked up 2 of their fun Halloween molds. But that’s not all…I found some cute little caldrons to fill with candy. And some orange marshmallow peeps…love that we can eat these at every holiday. And a $20 Starbucks card to satisfy the caffeine monster in you:-)
But that’s still not all…
my good blog friend Kara, from Mine For the Making, is also creating a fun Halloween sign for the winner! You also need to head over and check out the cuteness that is her Etsy Shop!!! She is always working on something adorable!
This giveaway ends Oct 27th and is open to US residents only. Sorry!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Mix the brownies according to the 2 egg directions on the box. Spread 1/2 of the batter in a greased 9×13 pan. Cover the brownie batter with Oreos side by side. Cover the Oreos with the rest of the brownie batter. Set aside.
- In another mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, butter and cornstarch until fluffy. Beat in milk, flour, egg, and coffee extract until smooth. Spoon cheesecake batter on top of the brownie batter. Sprinkle with the mini chocolate chips. Bake at 350* for 35-40 minutes. Cool completely. Refrigerate. Top with Cool Whip before serving. (Mini chocolate chips can be used for eyes)
- Note: You can use regular Oreos in place of the colored ones. Also if you don't like coffee, substitute 1 tsp. vanilla extract.
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Jocelyn is the baker, photographer, and writer behind Inside BruCrew Life. She is married to her best friend, and they have three great kids. She spends her days baking sweet treats, and then trying to find ways to give the treats away without eating them all. Grab a cup of coffee and visit while she shares life from their kitchen.
My son and niece dressed up as Little Bo Peep and her sheep. My son was the sheep I glued little cotton balls all over his insulated shirt and pants. Never thinking how stiff they would get. By the end of the parade I had to cut him out of the costume, but they did win first prize.
These look insanely delicious!!!! And my favorite costume was a gypsy. Maybe I’ll share a picture with ya one day! What a fun giveaway, and congrats on 4 years!!!!!
Aimee @ ShugarySweets recently posted..Pumpkin Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Struesel
I love the new site! I love the zebra print is still there! Congrats
Mandy’s Recipe Box recently posted..Totally Tasty Tuesdays
lovely giveaway & even more enjoyable Fall review and thank you for this yummy recipe to make and enjoy
Once my mom made me an indian maiden’s dress with the beaded frindged ends, headband to match my moccassins I wore to death lol, and I loved that costume for that halloween 
Happy Halloween ~It’s almost here
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My favorite costume growing up… I went as Wednesday Addams from The Addams family in 3rd (?) Grade. So fun!
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Yay! I’m glad you got it up. SO sorry I fell alseep on you last night.
I love your new site and I LOVE THESE BROWNIES. Holy cow Jocelyn, you need to come to my house and make treats. My fav costume as a kid was when I was a round table pizza. We had it for dinner, so they just wrapped me in the styrafoam circles it came in and stuck some paper pepperoni on my hat.
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hey your website is lookin’ gooooood Jocelyn! congrats on the move
anf these brownies look so cute and yummy!
Lisa @hoopla palooza recently posted..candy corn zombie cake pops
Wow, these brownies look amazing and full of all my favorite things!! I alos love the new blog, it looks fantastic! Great job!!
Your site is beautiful, Jocelyn! I love that you kept the zebra print in here–totally you
and these bars look fantastic! All the typical Jocelyn elements in one delicious bar! My fave Halloween costume growing up was Ginger Spice. I was obsessed with the Spice Girls, and it was so fun to pretend to be her for a night haha.
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These look amazing! Hope transition is going well to WordPress! The site looks amazing
my favorite costume was a witch! I think I dressed up as one 4 years in a row… I must of had some insite into my adult self!! Haha jk!
My Grandma used to make my Halloween costumes when I was a child, and my favorite had to be my 50′s poodle skirt! It was adorable and I’m pretty sure it’s still floating around at my mom’s house!
Things are looking lovely around here!! I’m still trying to figure out this whole WordPress thing – I learn something new everyday! I’m drawing a blank on the Halloween costume…not sure I can name a fave.
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There is so much to learn isn’t there!!! Good thing for great friends to share how to learn this new site!!!
Oh me oh my oh em gee!
These are SOOO cute! I love the little ghost on the top… and for the brownies… jeez. I wish I had one for breakfast
PS. LOVE LOVE LOVE the look of your new site! I am going to convert soon, too!
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Thanks:-) I might have had some for a breakfast too!!! I can’t wait to see your new design too!!!
Oh my goodness, these look amazing! They’re a triple threat- cheesecake, Oreos and brownies… mmm! Oh, and I’m loving the new site!
Natalie recently posted..Salted Caramel Brownie Bites
3 of my favorites all baked into one…hhhmmm now I want another one:-)
Yumm, those brownies look delicious! I can’t remember a favorite costume but we did a lot of make you own or borrow from someone else. I remember recycling a dance recital outfit into a clown costume…which tells you how strange the dance recital must have been!
I bet it was a fun recital:-)
These are too cute and look super yummy too. Sharing over on my FB today. Might have to make some.
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Definitely make some:-) Thank you so much for sharing!!!
I love your new site! It looks great!
Happy blogiversary!!!! 4 years! LOVE the new site, it looks fantastic! Love these darn cute brownies, those little ghosts are so sweet!
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Thank you…the ghosts were my favorite too:-)
This looks great. We are having a Halloween potluck at work. These would be so cute to bring for that!
The new site looks fantastic, congrats! My favorite childhood costume was when I was 8 and my mom made me a lifesaver candy!
LOVE the new blog!! And my favorite costume was Smurfette, ha ha!
keri @ shaken together recently posted..{create this} spooky spider straws
Love, love, love the new site! And love, love, love these brownie Oreo layer bars. Could use one or three right.about.now.
Elaine @ Cooking to Perfection recently posted..Baked Macaroni and Cheese Balls
They are pretty rich, but 2-3 at a time is about right:-)
Oh, these look so good ! And to work with wordpress is easy, you will learn in no time. Good luck !!
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Thanks…I am slowly learning where everything is. And I have great friends who are willing to help me out!!!
My favorite Halloween costume growing up was this famles alien. She was supposed to be a pretty alien not scary and she was blue not green. But what I liked about it my aunt had a pain of blue patton leather pumps that she let me wear (I am just realizing…we her feet super tiny or did I have clown feet??) and I felt really grown up.
My favorite costume was about 50 years ago! I still remember it plus my mom made it for me. It was a purple poodle that I also used in a dance recital. What great memories of that costume I have.
Can’t wait to try the brownies! They look delicious!
I love how gooey and dense these look. Amazing!!
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My favorite costume was my genie costume back in elementary school.
Awesome giveaway by the way.
I’ve been using WordPress for a year and I still have no clue what I’m doing–I’ll be asking you for help soon! But I LOVE your new site! And these cheesecake bars–so crazy cute. Hmmm, as for a costume, I guess I’d have to say the year I went as a girl from the 50′s in a poodle skirt (during my “Grease” phase).
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I don’t recommend asking me for much help. LOL I am very computer challenged, especially moving from one program to another.
These are adorable! What a fantastic idea. Glad to hear you’re settled in WordPress land. I’m just finding my way, too. Pinning these
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It is definitely different…but I am slowly learning where it all is! Thank you for the pin:-)
Jocelyn, I love today’s bars! Combining three of my favorites here – Oreos (especially the fun seasonal orange ones!) coffee and cheesecake. It’s like a trifecta of Sally favorites. They are so pretty with the Oreos hiding inside. Love the little ghost on top! lol it’s adorable!
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Those three together make an unbeatable combo! I just love that ghost too…so round and fat!!!
Hey your site is DARLING!!! I love the little you up top!
Nat
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Thank you!!! Isn’t that the cutest clip art? I just love it and how my designer made it so me:-)
Clicked over here from linky on Something Swanky…LOVE these…I will be making them very soon!
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Glad to have you here. I hope you enjoy the brownies!!!
Hey Jocelyn!
I’m a new comer to your blog and started drooling the moment I saw your home page! You have such a talent. These treats are (almost) to pretty to eat…if they didn’t look so darn scrumptious! I love to bake and to cook, so I’m excited to stay tuned to see what you dream up.
Thanks for sharing with all of us!
Erin
PS. I can totally relate to your list making “then lose it when you get to the store” that I saw in your about me section. I do the same thing (except that I’ve usually set my list down in the produce section while scoping the perfect apple)
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I am so excited to have you here too! Your comment made me smile. Thank you so much!!! And I have put my list down in the store and had to backtrack:-)
Fave costume – being a pink fairy princess every year for like 4 in a row as a little girl
Love your new site, btw. It’s just gorgeous, Jocelyn! You’ve gotta just be loving it!
And GREAT looking Oreos stuffed into the brownies!
Yes, Averie, I am loving my new design. Learning a new program…not so much!
My favorite halloween costume was being a pumpkin! It was a big felt organge top that I wore with green leggings. It was so comfy and warm!
Ok. These look seriously amazing. I’m not sure what it is, but wow! And congrats on the move to WordPress! I’m in the process of doing that too. It’s horribly daunting!
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I loved wearing the dog costume.
Oh my gosh these are adorable. Love!
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Adorable!
My mom used to make all of our Halloween costumes. My favorite was a gypsy.
Thanks so much for sharing at FFF. A great recipe as always
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I thought those were awesome until I saw that they were coffee, cheesecake, oreo, brownie. That should be illegal! I would love if you would share this on Super Sweet Sunday at swtboutique.blogspot.com
Have a great weekend,
Steph
-I wish I had some to eat right now
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Thanks for linking up, I love that pop of orange!
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omgaahh your cheesecake brownie crazy thing looks amazing. I need to go buy some Halloween Oreos asap
Thank you:-) The Halloween Oreos definitely make it pop!!!
Saw you on the Happy Hour Features. These look so yummy! I just pinned and am going to need to make it. Thanks for the recipe!
Angie
Great project !
I would love you to come and share it at my Craft, Create & Inspire Linky party
http://polkadotpretties.com/2012/10/craft-create-inspire-linky-party-2/
Hope to see you there:)
Claire@ Polkadot pretties
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Would love to win!!!!!!!!!!! Love Halloween stuff!!!!!!!!
My favorite costume growing up was my Jasmine costume. I just loved the Aladdin movies!
Love the new site!! and I have no doubt you’ll love being on WP!
Thanks for linking up! I featured your post in my wrap up http://tidymom.net/2012/halloween-to-make/
Have a great weekend!
Thank you Cheryl. I am slowly learning the ropes here on WP…not as scary once you know what you are doing. Thank you so much for the feature!
I always loved being a cat. My mom would paint the whiskers on and I’d have a tail and ears.
These are so adorable! Love the ghosts
Thank you so much Marla. I have to admit the ghosts were my favorite part too:-)
Oh my goodness, these are just adorable. The ghosts on top are my favorite part. I may just need to whip these up for Halloween!
I would LOVE for you to link this up at my Ginger Jamboree Link Party!!
There is something about those ghosts that gets me every time too!!! I hope you enjoy them if you decide to make them this year!!!
OMG!! these are the cutest ghosts ever! I’d love to make these for Halloween!! thanks for the inspiration!
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You are very welcome! I hope you get a chance to make them for Halloween:-)
Thanks for linking up at the Ginger Jamboree…hope to see you next week!
I can’t believe I found this like three months after Halloween. But better late than never, right? Got it bookmarked and this is a must-do next Halloween!
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