The Weekender: Back to School, Valentine’s Day Prep, & Deep-Fried Bliss

Well, crap.

Where did Winter Break go? In the miniscule fragment of time it takes me to inhale a slice of pizza, break flew by, and it is time for me to once again resume classes. This college thing needs to be done already so I can focus on what really matters: Smart Cookie, of course!

This week, we whipped up whoopie pies, loaded up on Loaded Cheese Fry Dip, and got our healthy on with a vitamin-packed, no-carb skillet. Did you miss a bite or two? Never fear!

Let’s review, shall we?

1. Red Velvet Whoopie Pies with Strawberry Buttercream Filling – Eating one of these is even better than having a Valentine.
2. Loaded Cheese Fry Dip – All the goodness of cheese fries, in dip-form!
3. White Chocolate-Maple Almond Butter – Rich, creamy, and homemade
4. Peanut Butter Cocoa Puff Treat Cake – Think Rice Krispie Treats, on steroids.
5. Sweet Potato & Squash  Marinara Skillet – Too delicious to be healthy.

Plus, don’t miss my brand new video where we make those heavenly Red Velvet Whoopie Pies:

While we’re on the subject of Valentine’s Day treats, you’ll be pleased to know there are more coming your way this week. One of which includes an addictive no-bake confection made with just three ingredients. They will win over the apple of your eye with just one bite.

To really get into the V-Day spirit, I hopped into the Smart Cookie kitchen for a mini photo shoot, complete with my festive heart apron and heart-shaped cookie cutters. Here’s a few that made the cut:

Now, if the promise of pink and red sweets made with love isn’t enticing enough, I’ve got something really good coming for you on Tuesday, complete with a how-to video. Get a good look my friends:

If you know what those golden brown bundles of bliss are, then you’re just the kind of foodie I like.

And now, for another edition of…

Weird Crap my Cats Do

Before I head off, I wanted to thank everyone for helping Smart Cookie reach 2000 likes on Facebook! We’re almost up to 2020 now, so keep on spreading the word about Smart Cookie.

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See you on Monday!