National Cookie Day & National Brownie Day are Almost Here!

National Cookie Day (December 4^th) and National Brownie Day (December 8^th) are both less than a month away, and there’s no better way to celebrate than with Sugar Bowl Bakery’s Madeleines and Organic Brownie Bites!

Made with 100% butter, Sugar Bowl Bakery’s Madeleines are petite and sweet (but not too sweet) French cake cookies. With a slightly sweet and buttery flavor profile housed in a delicately crunchy cookie, Sugar Bowl Bakery's Madeleines are a texture and flavor masterpiece sure to please. These treats are also free of trans-fat and preservatives, so the whole family can feel good about indulging a bit. 

Sugar Bowl Bakery’s Organic Brownie Bites are the only brownie you need this National Brownie Day. The bite-sized Organic Brownie Bites are indulgent, yet guilt-free, at only 90 calories per serving, and made with only ingredients you can actually pronounce. These individually wrapped snacks are free of preservatives, trans-fat, cholesterol, and have no artificial flavors or colors.

My Thoughts 

If you're looking for a delicious snack to add to your children's lunchbox, then Brownie Bites might be just what you're looking for. These delicious morsels are a mouth watering delight made with rich chocolate.  But you won't have to feel guilty about indulging in these brownies, because they are made using organic ingredients. 

All four of my children loved the Brownie Bites. They arrived in a large container that had at least 100 pre-packaged bites. They only lasted a few days in this house, because it's hard to stop at just one. Most organic brownies I've tried didn't have much flavor and were very dry. That's not the case with these at all. Each one is moist and delicious. The fact that they are individually wrapped makes them the perfect snack to toss in a lunch box or take with you when you're on the go. 

The Madelines are  are lightly crispy on the ends but soft, buttery, and chewy in the centers. The cookies are fresh and soft with a light sweet flavor that is not overpowering, They are wonderful with a cup of tea or coffee and a great adult snack. They are never too sweet, but offer just the right about of flavor. Again, it's hard to believe they're organic.

Of course the Brownie Bites are only one of the delicious treats available from the Sugar Bowel Bakery. To view their full menu, be sure to visit their website or follow them via their social media.  
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Mother's Day Gift Guide - Dancing Deer Baking - #DiscountCode

If you're looking for a gift for a special mom in your life, there is one choice that you can't go wrong with. Everyone loves something sweet.  Cookies, cakes, brownies--they are sure to please any woman of any age. At Dancing Deer Baking Co,  you can find gift baskets, towers and fun samplers that are filled with tasty goodies that are sure to make that special someone smile.

For our review, we got to try out the Mother's Day Medley. This combo is a great choice because it allows you to sample three different types of goodies for one reasonable price.  First, you have the lemon daisy cookies. These are almost too cute to eat. The cookies are shaped like flowers and come in an assortment of colors. They have a light lemon flavor and are nice and crunchy.

In addition to the cookies, there were delicious brownies and scrumptious lemon bars, each in a package of four.  The brownies were my favorite. They are so rich, moist, and chocolatey, they leave your mouth watering. However, the lemon bars are also pretty tasty, and not quite as sweet. Both are a wonderful evening indulgence, especially alongside a cup of tea.

All of the items in this gift set arrived beautifully packaged in a pretty green box with a yellow ribbon that says "Happy Mother's Day", making it all ready for gifting without any wrapping or extra hassle. Each detectible morsel was extra fresh. They couldn't have tasted better if I picked them up freshly made from our local bakery.  I love how the whole medley comes together so well. It has a real spring feel to it, which makes it a great choice for Mother's Day.

To keep up with the latest news at Dancing Deer, be sure to visit their website.  This woman-owned company is a great choice, not only because of their awesome baked goods and unique packaging, but also because they care about the environment and strive to use natural ingredients. Check out Dancing Deer soon because Mother's Day is right around the corner and you won't to miss out.

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If you're thinking about making a purchase, now would be the perfect time. New Age Mama readers are being offered an exclusive discount. Just enter the code NEWAGE20 at checkout and you'll receive 20% off your order.  This offer is valid through 6/21/15.

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Fall Goodies From Duncan Hines

Duncan Hines has a new line of Fall Velvet Cakes and brownies mixes that are a surprisingly easy and the perfect way to bake up magic moments for your family.  The new Fall Velvet cake mixes are fun and easy, taking the science out of baking, so Moms and Dads can now bake colorful cakes at home without the hassle of adding food coloring and gels! Kids will also have a blast baking up cake pops or cakes in these bright colors.

I've never been very good at baking, but these mixes are really simple. We tried out the Velvet Cake mixes in a few different ways.  First, we made cupcakes with cream cheese icing. They were nice and fluffy and tasted great. Despite the autumn pretty colors, you'll find the cakes taste like plain vanilla and chocolate so everyone will enjoy them.

Another great new product from Duncan Hines are their yummy red velvet brownies. Wow, are these fantastic. They are just like all the other brownie mixes from Duncan Hines as far as ingredients and instructions, but they are made using a special red velvet batter and cream cheese icing.

For serious chocolate lovers, you can get a little bonus chocolate with the M & M brownies. While our creations aren't restaurant quality, they were fun for us to make and even more enjoyable to eat.  My teen daughter actually baked all of these on her own! My little ones especially loved the fun colors. If you want to try something fancier, here's a  tasty recipe.

 

Hands-On Time:  15 Minutes            Total Time: 45 Minutes                      Servings: 10 servings

Ingredients:

Cake:

1 package Duncan Hines® Autumn Velvets Cake Mix

4 large eggs

½ cup oil, divided

2/3 cup water

Maple Spiced Frosting:

1 container Duncan Hines® Creamy Home-Style Cream Cheese Frosting

2 Tbsp. maple syrup

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

¼ tsp. all spice

1 cup finely chopped toasted pecans        

Baking Instructions:

1.    Preheat oven to 325°F. Lightly grease two 8-inch round cake pans with nonstick cooking spray.

2.    Prepare Orange Velvet Cake Mix and Brown Velvet Cake Mix batters according to package directions using OIL.

3.    Divide Orange Velvet Cake batter in half and pour into one side of each prepared pan. Repeat with Brown Velvet batter. With butter knife, cut and twist through batters to create a swirl effect.

4.    Bake 27 to 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

5.    Cool cakes on wire rack for 15 minutes. Remove cakes from pans and cool completely.

6.    Blend frosting with maple syrup, cinnamon and all spice. Stack cake layers on serving plate, with 1 cup frosting and ½ cup nuts in between layers. Frost with remaining frosting and decorate with remaining nuts.

With quick and easy preparations, it's easy to give your kids tasty tastes they will love. If you'd like to learn more about these products and all the good things available from Duncan Hines, check out their website. Also be sure to follow them on face book or twitter.