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Captain Morgan Chocolate Chip Cookies

December 17, 2017 by Aly 11 Comments

Bake up a batch of these Captain Morgan Chocolate Chip Cookies – your favorite homemade chocolate chip cookie recipe with a rum-laced twist!

Disclosure: This recipe originally appeared on Cooking In Stilettos in August of 2009. The recipe has been updated with new photos and any recipe changes that I have incorporated over the years. This post may contain affiliate links to products I adore and use in my kitchen. Thank you for supporting Cooking In Stilettos.

There’s a story behind the creation of these homemade Captain Morgan Chocolate Chip Cookies like with any cocktail-esque creation or any of my boozy bite recipes.

In college, I fell in love with all things Captain Morgan thanks to a dear friend who constantly had a Captain & Coke in hand. Confession – there was one time during a Criminal Justice class where I went to take a sip of his coke only to find it was a bit “spirited” with a touch of Captain – talk about a bit of a surprise. Since my college days, when I want a cocktail with a bit of comfort, I will often pour a Captain & Coke.

This dear friend was an MP in the National Guard. When he and his unit deployed to Croatia and Bosnia, I was tasked with sending care packages from our crew. One thing he always mentioned was the lack of Captain Morgan on base. However, with rules, I couldn’t just ship him some bottles of his favorite rum. So – after a bit of thought, these homemade Captain Morgan Chocolate Chip Cookies were born. …

Meyer Lemon Greek Yogurt Loaf with Lemon Vanilla Glaze #BrunchWeek

May 12, 2017 by Aly 1 Comment

This Meyer Lemon Greek Yogurt Loaf with Vanilla Lemon Glaze is a must for the brunch table. A cross between a quick bread and a pound cake, this moist and rich bread is packed with lemon flavor with a hint of vanilla and perfect slathered with jam or on its own.

This post is sponsored in conjunction with #BrunchWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the #Brunchweek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.

One of my favorite recipes to make is a quick bread. No fuss, a few ingredients and in a little while you have a delicious bread to enjoy with coffee or on its own. Whether it’s my Mexican Chocolate Loaf Cake, my Blueberries and Cream Quick Bread or even my Harvest Bread, quick breads are always a delicious brunch recipe. However, the perfect Lemon Loaf has always escaped me me. I often go to that coffee shop that we all frequent from time to time and they have this iced lemon loaf that tastes heavenly. Well – no more because I finally found the best lemon quick bread recipe – this Meyer Lemon Greek Yogurt Loaf with Lemon Vanilla Glaze. It is packed with lemony flavor, is moist yet a bit dense, and drizzled with a sweetly tart glaze….

Blueberry Morning Glory Muffins

October 17, 2016 by Aly 1 Comment

Forget the standard blueberry muffin recipe, these Blueberry Morning Glory Muffins are a delicious way to start the day and is a must for the breakfast or brunch table!

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Whenever I get the idea to bake muffins for breakfast, 9 times out of 10 it’s going to be blueberry muffins. It’s no secret that I’m a huge blueberry aficionado so when I was leafing through this cookbook, Very Blueberry, that has been on my cookbook shelf for ages, I discovered a recipe for Blueberry Morning Glory Muffins….

Pumpkin Spice Granola

July 14, 2016 by Aly 14 Comments

Pumpkin Spice Granola will be your new favorite with the flavors of pumpkin, maple and spice woven into an easy homemade granola. This Pumpkin Spice Granola is a delicious way to start the day or whenever you want a healthy snack

Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links of products that I adore and trust in my kitchen. Thank you for supporting Cooking In Stilettos. This recipe originally appeared on Cooking In Stilettos in October of 2012. The recipe has been updated with new photos and any recipe changes that I have incorporated over the years.

While out shopping, I happened to stop by Barnes & Noble. While I was perusing the cookbook section, I happened to notice a stack of books on the back counter and lo and behold, at the top of the book pile was Cook Yourself Sexy: Easy Delicious Recipes for the Hottest, Most Confident You, from one of my fave stiletto gals, Candice Kumai. I have had the book pre-ordered for months but that wasn’t slated to be delivered until release day. Being the impatient stiletto wench that I am, it was a no-brainer. I grabbed one of the copies and went straight to the register. Recipes had to be made and no time like the present, right?…

Chila ‘Orchata Mini Bundt Cakes

May 16, 2016 by Aly 5 Comments

These mini Bundt cakes have the flavors of Chila ‘Orchata woven throughout. These cinnamon spiced Chila ‘Orchata Mini Bundt Cakes are an easy chic dessert sure to be the talk of your next soiree!

This post has been sponsored by Chila ‘Orchata Cinnamon Cream Rum Liquor. This recipe is intended for individuals ages 21 & up. Please drink responsibly.

Y’all know that not only do I love creating cocktail recipes, but I love cooking and baking with some of my favorite spirits. On a recent trip, I had an opportunity to try Chila® ‘Orchata – a luscious and dreamy cinnamon cream rum and was beyond enthralled. I couldn’t stop thinking about the treats and sips that I could create with it. Chila ‘Orchata is a blend of Puerto Rican rum, fresh cream, Tahitian vanilla and cinnamon and it’s perfect shaken into cocktails, swirled into iced coffee and whisked into sweet confections and treats. Recently, I had an opportunity to collaborate with Chila ‘Orchata to come up with a dessert idea incorporating their cinnamon cream rum and these Chila ‘Orchata Mini Bundt Cakes were born.

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