Nancy’s Ooey Gooey Butter Bars
NO MORE THAN 15 MINUTES TO MAKE. NO LESS THAN SCRUMPTIOUS.
How should I describe this St. Louis originated, made simple Gooey Butter Cake in one word? Practical.
How should I describe this St. Louis originated, made simple Gooey Butter Cake in one word? Practical.
What do you do post St. Patty’s Day? Well, the luck should not stop the minute the drinking, eating and partying are over, right? Not for me at least 🙂 I got the chance to come over to my friend Lisa’s house. You guessed it, … for more food and laughter. How great was that?
“May the roof above us never fall in. And may the friends gathered below it never fall out.” Irish Proverb.
Totally not my fault that Valentine’s Day and President’s Day fall into the same weekend. It’s not my fault that I feel perfectly compelled to make and post another round of chocolate cake either 🙂
Heads up friends… This would be my most picture-packed post. Well, it’s almost Valentine’s Day, so why not have sweet pictures to go along the sweet treat my sweet friend Cindy made, right? That’s taking sweetness to a whole new level! Sweet 🙂
Here it is again. This time of year, we’re bombarded with all Valentine’s day marketing for everything! From romantic gifts to I love you so much I’ll let you put on weight kinda presents. Yep, those kind. So cruel. We’re talking about our struggle in losing those 10 pounds we’ve collected over the holidays. Heart shaped chocolates, cakes, cookies. Cookies? Oh, yum! I don’t mind putting on some weight 😉
Okay, this one particular recipe is especially for all my friends who think this dish is magical. Forgive me, but it’s not 🙂 At all. I was so embarrassed for years to share this recipe, because it’s way too simple. So easy it almost feels like cheating… Especially, when almost all the ingredients come “pre-packaged.” Yep, we’re talking canned and boxed ingredients. Ugh…
Okay, to be totally ‘transparent’ with you guys, I’m making these bars because:
1. We’re invited to a Christmas Eve eve party tonight
2. I don’t have that much time on my hands right now
3. It’s somewhat safe: adult and children will love it. Except for those who have nut
allergies (I guess it’s not that safe after all)
4. I have all the ingredients in my pantry AND fridge
5. It looks and tastes fantastic!
Guys, over the years, I’ve ’collected’ a good amount of Weck jars. They’re ohmygosh so adorable! I love love love them! I have them in different shapes and sizes. They’re totally versatile, cute to boot, and completely reliable. They’re like… well… my PIE (Partner In Everything,) Eric. I’m sure he’s so smiling right now as he reads ALL my posts. Well, what can I say he’s sort of my editor, you know 🙂
Let’s make it official: Put that nice stamp right underneath. Totally Nice. Totally Beautiful. Incredibly wonderful!
Please, do not roll your eyes yet. “Really?! More cookies? 2 days in a row now? Can you not mix it up a bit?” you ask. Well, yeah… It is the week of cookie swaps, you guys … So, let’s just enjoy this 😉
Well, ’tis the season after all to be naughty, so embrace it!
Now since we got Thanksgiving out of the way, … “And where the heck have I been, you ask?” Well, I’ve been busy, like most of you guys. You know, doing the Thanksgiving thingy?!
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