Come and enjoy a Can't Leave 'Em Alone Bar while we enjoy the sound of my repaired waterfall/mini pond, which needed a new liner. It's so good to have it back in working order, because it's a little oasis that is so enjoyable.
My sweet neighbor, who lives across the street, gifted me this stacked teapot/teacup, awhile back. It's so sweet, isn't it? How about some Tazo Dessert Delights Vanilla Bean Macaron Tea?
Cissy baked these yummy bars to take home to her family. We also did a sewing project that we will share later because it's a Mother's Day gift for her Mom. The recipe for the bars comes from my friend, Debbie at Mountain Breaths. Debbie and I are sweet tooth soul sisters, and have been blogging friends for years now. I've made these bars before but never shared the recipe. Debbie so kindly allowed me to share it with you.
Can't Leave 'Em Alone Bars
Cissy enjoyed making these easy bars all by herself, and then taking them home to her family to enjoy! Don't you know, the siblings love to see what she brings?!
ingredients:
1 pkg. white cake mix (the original recipe called for an 18-ounce box, but we used a 15.25-ounce
box, and it worked out fine)
2 eggs
1/3 C. vegetable oil
1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 C. semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 C. butter cubed
instructions:
In bowl, combine the dry cake mix, eggs and oil. We used an electric mixer.
With floured hands press 2/3 of the mixture into a greased 9x13 baking pan. Set remaining cake mixture aside.
In a microwave safe bowl combine the milk, chocolate chips and butter.
Microwave uncovered on high 45 seconds; stir. Microwave 45-60 seconds
longer or until chips and butter are melted; stir until smooth. Pour
over crust.
Drop teaspoonfuls of remaining cake mixture over top. Bake at 350 for
20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool before cutting.
Thank you for your visit! xo
I am sharing this with these lovely parties:
Cissy is such an accomplished baker! They sound delicious and easy. I am glad that they turned out well with the reduced amount in the cake mix size.
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Yay for being able to use your pond again! I know that you enjoy it so. 🌿
The cookies look scrumptious and I'm glad the waterfall is up and running for another summer Kitty-enjoy:@)
ReplyDeleteMy sweet tooth could rival anyone's....unfortunately for my waistline! These bars look absolutely mouth-watering and I plan to keep the recipe. You granddaughter is so cute...I love to cook with my granddaughter too. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh, I forgot to mention...I love your gingham!!! In fact last week I did a post on my love of it!!! So if you like it too you might want to visit me at cherischatter.blogspot.com:)
ReplyDeleteCissy and Debbie's bars sound irresistible Kitty and Cissy is ready to launch her own baking blog any time now. :) I love your sweet bird teapot! I know you're glad to have your water feature working again. There's nothing more relaxing than the sound of trickling water accompanied by some birdsong and a cup of tea. ♥
ReplyDeleteHummmm!That recipe looks really delicious!I would love to be with you and Cissy for a tea!Your vignette is great and I love your gorgeous teapot/tea cup with birds!The crocheted doily is beautiful and I also love the pretty brown transferware dish!Hugs,dear Kitty!
ReplyDeleteYum ! those look so good. If I wasn't om a low Carb diet, I would differently make those.
ReplyDeleteHi Kitty, I just love your waterfall and it must be wonderful to sit outside sipping tea while listining to the water. Lovely teapot/cup from your sweet neighbor. Cissy did a great job with the bars, she sure is the little cook........Hope you enjoy a great week. XO
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ReplyDeleteI love, love that pretty teapot-for-one that your friend gave you!! So pretty!! These dessert bars look absolutely scrumptious, Kitty; they wouldn't last long at our house. :D I'm so glad you shared the recipe with us.
I think it's wonderful that you and Cissy get to spend time together baking and now sewing, too. She will never forget these wonderful times spent with her grandma. I hope you have a good week; we're in for yet another rainy week here.
Warm hugs,
Denise at Forest Manor
Oh how I love simple recipes like this one...and sweetened condensed milk too. No doubt Cissy really enjoyed putting these bars together. She's getting to be quite the cook...and baker! How wonderful you get to make sweet memories together. Love the stacked teacup/pot too...your posts are always so warm and inviting. Have a wonderful week dear friend. XO
ReplyDeleteWhen I first looked at the treats, I thought they had marshmallows on top! The recipe sounds delish & I hope to have an occasion to try it out soon.
ReplyDeleteI'm also going to look for that Tazo Dessert Delights Vanilla Bean Macaron Tea. I had not heard of it before. You always have such interesting items to share, Kitty. Love your sweet tea set gift...such a thoughtful neighbor! My nicest neighbor comes home to OH after wintering in Palm Springs. I can't wait....I've really missed her!
What a pretty brown transferware teapot set! But the prettiest of all is your granddaughter, Kitty. Those bars looks so yummy....Christine
ReplyDeleteI love your stacked teapot! So perfect for spring and those bars sound dangerously delicious :)
ReplyDeleteOh Kitty, these look especially delicious! You may as well just go name every kind of yummy sweet "can't leave them alone...whatevers"...because I just can't! HA!
ReplyDeleteBirds of a feather flock together! We both shared bird-themed teawares this week. How sweet of your neighbour to gift you with such a lovely tea for one set. I love the little bird perched on the lid.
ReplyDeleteOnce again, I'm drooling over the yummy treats prepared by Cissy.
Your bird-themed stacking teapot and cup are so pretty. As is Cissy, with her beautiful smile. I love the sound of trickling water. I'm sure you'll enjoy listening to it on the hot days of summer.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet little teapot, Kitty, and so perfect with the rest of your tea table pretties. Your little waterfall looks so refreshing - I'll bet you're tempted to stick your feet in on hot summer days! You must enjoy your darling Cissy every time she visits and I'm sure she loves spending time with her sweet Grandmother. The bars look amazing. Amazingly addicting! Easy, too - my favorite kind of recipe! Hugs xo Karen
ReplyDeleteThe bars looks so good and thank for the recipe to make them. Thanks for sharing them at our link party.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy the week
Julie
What a sweet teapot. Oh my, the cake looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteDear Kitty:
ReplyDeleteI loved the Sadek tea for one's, etc with the birds (I used to carry them back when) and think they are darling. Cissy is one busy girl in baking academy all the time! The memories you are making are priceless.
I love the Sadek birds tea for one. That is the cutest pattern! I’ve always loved it. I think Cissy’s smile says it all...delicious treats! Thanks so much for linking to Tuesday Cuppa Tea
ReplyDeleteRuth
I both love the teapot and the recipe! This would be an easy one to bake with my kids- and it looks delish!
ReplyDeleteYes, it's a very easy recipe. I had to respond to you here because you're a noreply-comment blogger, and I was unable to email you. Thank you for stopping by.
DeleteKitty, I just love that you and Cissy bake together! And that is such a cute tea-for-one set.
ReplyDeleteWow! My mouth is watering . . . add these to my print outs of your other deadly recipes!
ReplyDeleteKItty, I love the warm tones in your first photo. All the colors work together. The sound of water is very wonderful. I`m glad it has been repaired so you can enjoy it. Baking with grand kids is a privilege, looks like you had fun. Thanks for sharing and have a great week. Sylvia D.
ReplyDeleteI too love the sound of falling water in a pond. Those can't-leave-em-alone bars look thoroughly decadent. You probably can't stop at one.
ReplyDeleteHi Kitty,
ReplyDeleteYour water feature makes your patio so peaceful, a wonderful place to enjoy those awesome Can't Leave-Em Alone Bars! We are enjoying this beautiful weather that we are having and it looks like you are to. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Full Plate Thursday for the party this week. Hope you have a great week and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
Your post has been featured on Full Plate Thursday and we are pinning it to our Features Board. Thanks so much for sharing with us and enjoy your new Red Plate!
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