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The other day I wanted chocolate. I had to have something right away!
There is always some sort of candy in my baking cupboard, but I wanted something more than just a chocolate bar. I kept thinking about these candy corn gooey cake bars and how good they were. As I dug through the cupboard, I pulled out a bag of York peppermint patties. What kind of yummy dessert could I come up with???
The wheels in my head started turning and I grabbed a chocolate cake mix and got working.
These bars are so easy to throw together. There is really no limit to the flavor combinations. When I have made them before, I have put cookies, coconut, and candies in with the cake mix. But this time I wanted a simple gooey chocolate bar that said Hello winter!
Or should I say Hello fat pants, because I couldn’t stop eating little pieces of these bad boys. These are the perfect bar to satisfy your chocolate cravings. Chocolatey, gooey, minty…it is a good thing I sent the rest of these to work with my husband because I would have eaten the entire pan before dinner.
What? You’ve never done that before? I guess that’s just me:-)
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How many of you like fun gadgets? Are you a techie baker?
Today I want to share with you about the KICMount for the iPad. We use our iPad for everything. To look up recipes, view music videos, play games, surf Facebook, find answers to homework questions…it basically does everything. Except hang in the air…until today that is.
The creators of the KICMount have designed this case with strong rare earth magnets. It will hang tight on any metal surface. Now I can have the iPad off my counter and out of harm’s way when I am baking. I just pop the iPad into the case and stick it to my refrigerator. I love that it keeps the iPad safe from me spilling water or flour all over it. I don’t always pay attention when I get into my baking zone:-)
Guess what? One of you will soon have baking peace too. Enter the rafflecoptor below to win a KICMount for your iPad.
Today is a double giveaway kind of day:-) How would you like to keep your iPad and KICMmount safe when you AREN’T using it?
A cute polkadot case would do the trick right? I was able to review a laptop sleeve from mod. (I chose the laptop sleeve instead of the iPad sleeve because my fingers are crossed that Santa will leave a new laptop under the tree this year:-) These cute cases are very fashionable…no more plain black and boring. I am in love with how adorable this case is and how it represents my style completely. The case is well padded and lined with a soft minky type fabric. It keeps your iPad or laptop safe while running errands around town. mod. also carries a variety of cute camera straps and accessories online.
*So one BruCrew reader will win a Kicmount case AND a $25 gift certificate to spend at mod. Just enter the rafflecoptor below:-)
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Want more easy recipes for when the chocolate cravings hit?
One of these might be just what you need…
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Chocolate cake mix bars filled with Peppermint Patties and drizzled with sweetened condensed milk. They are absolutely delicious.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Combine the cake mix, butter, egg, and vanilla in a bowl and mix until crumbly. Press 1/2 the batter into a greased 8x8 pan.
- Unwrap the candies and lay on top of the cake dough. Press the rest of the cake dough on top. (It is easiest if you flatten small pieces of the dough in your hand first.) Drizzle the milk over the top and sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake at 350* for 35 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting.
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*I was provided with a Kicmount and a mod. case to review. The opinions are entirely my own. Your experience my differ from mine. The sponsor is responsible for prize fulfillment and will be shipping the winner their prize.
Shared with: Treasures, Creative Timeout, Creative Thursday, Pin It, Chic & Crafty, Happy Hour, I’m Lovin It, Linkin Up, Weekend Potluck, Open House, Super Sweet, Weekend Wrap Up, Strut Your Stuff, Sundae Scoop, Whatcha Whipped Up,
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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.
Looks fabulous, Jocelyn! I love cake bars, but I especially love your secret to making them extra rich and tasty: scmilk! Seriously, scmilk can do no wrong in my book!!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel recently posted..Salted Peanut Butter Toffee
That sweetened condensed milk is the bomb huh? I love using it in so many things. Nothing wrong with it at all:-)
Oh my. Peppermint Pattys + Goeey Cake? Heck yeah. I’ll eat that whole pan, please.
Karly recently posted..Holiday Block Party & a $500 Gift Card Giveaway!
I’m so glad we think alike…it’s why I love ya!!!
I love Peppermint Patties! And I love how easy and versatile this recipe is! If I have any leftover candy (since I know I’ll eat all of the peppermint patties haha) I’m going to try these bars!
Elaine @ Cooking to Perfection recently posted..Mint Brownie Bites
I had to make this quick because peppermint patties don’t last long around here either!!!
It’s a good thing that I just bought peppermint patties yesterday!!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction recently posted..Quick & Easy Vanilla Fudge
Sounds like gooey cake bars will be in your kitchen soon then…I’m coming over:-)
Looks yummy Jocelyn! Beautiful pics too
What kind of camera and lighting do you use? I’m still using my point & shoot but saving up for a DSLR in the New Year!
Liz recently posted..Cherry Pecan Chews
Thanks Liz. You are so sweet. I have a Nikon D5100 and I shoot with the 18-55 mm lens most days. I don’t have any lighting other than the natural light coming in my living room windows. Thank goodness for photo editing:-) You will love a DSLR…it takes time to learn, but the pictures are worth that time!!!
those are calling my name
jennifurla recently posted..Fresh Corn Salad with Basil, Feta, and Pine Nuts.
haha! They kept calling my name until I made my husband take the rest to work:-)
Holy heck! These look sinful! My kind of dessert!
Erin @ Making Memories recently posted..Samoas Fudge for the Annual Fudge Throwdown
Sinful for sure…but oh, so worth it:-)
These look incredible Jocelyn!!! Hubby gave me a new ipad as an early gift last week, LOVING the kicmount!! HOW FUN.
Aimee @ ShugarySweets recently posted..Christmas Tree Confetti Cupcakes
You got your gift early? That’s awesome. How are you loving the iPad? I am looking at either that or a laptop.
I must have that fridge mount for my kitchen!
Haley @ The Girly Girl Cooks recently posted..Creamy Asparagus Soup with Roasted Garlic & Chive Chevre {Giveaway}
Oh my gosh. I love these bars! I just made brownies with peppermint patties and I ate the whole pan too. We can wear our sweat pants together…
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust recently posted..White Hot Chocolate Candy Cane Martini {Candy Cane Infused Vodka}
Yes, let’s get together, wear our fat pants, and eats pans full of mint brownies!!! Sounds like the best day ever:-)
My son saw these and said “oh mom can you make that tomorrow?” He LOVES anything and everything mint! Thanks for the recipe, Jocelyn!
Crystal recently posted..InnoTab 2S Review
He is going to LOVE these bars then!!! Believe me, you can’t stop eating them once you start:-)
Found you through Lemons for Lulu and was struck by your name! Mine is also Jocelyn! Great post – nice to have found you.
Jocie@TheBetterHalf recently posted..How to Repair a Medium-Size Hole in Drywall
Yay! I am so glad to meet another Jocelyn!!! And I love that you go by Jocie…that has been my nickname since I was little:-)
These look so delicious. I don’t think my fat pants are going to be big enough. Crossing my fingers that I don’t eat the whole pan by myself!
Erin @ Wholly Delicious Dishes recently posted..5-Minute Fudge
I wish you good luck in not eating every single one…they are sinfully delicious!!!
I don’t crave chocolate often, but of course the day I do you post this! I haven’t been able to even attempt any of these delicious creations, can’t wait and I’m going to give it a gluten free spin since my daughter has to be GF-I’ll let you know how it goes!
Michelle Muckala recently posted..From Hungry to Clean in Less than 60 Minutes – Taco Tuesday
These look SOOOO yummy!
Taryn @ Design, Dining + Diapers recently posted..Happy Hour Party #14
Thanks so much for sharing this delicious recipe. I can’t wait to try it out. Megan
Megan recently posted..Goodwill Lamp Redo
“Hello Fat Pants” LOL So funny!! I’m going to have to use that!
Visiting from Happy Hour.
Have a great Christmas!
p.s. Those look so yummy!
Diana recently posted..Christmas Candy Jar
Now that is right up my alley! I LOVE chocolate and mint. Thanks so much for sharing on Super Sweet Saturday.
Steph
swtboutique.com
Jocelyn,
These are amazing! I LOVE Peppermint Patty’s! Thanks so much for linking up to Creative Thursday. Can’t wait to see what you share next week! Have a wonderful weekend.
Michelle
Guess what I will be making this week?!!!!
Shay @ Whine Less, Breathe More recently posted..Lazy Snow Day
oh wow! These look so good! I love chocolate, the cake looks so yummy!
Oh man! I would definitely want more than one of these
Just pinned!
Trish – Mom On Timeout recently posted..Top 12 Posts of 2012 | Mom On Timeout
Yeah…I didn’t stop at one either
Thanks for the pin!!!