Monday, February 3, 2025

An Easy Casserole and Heart Cookie Cake


Let's have some cookie cake with a cup of tea today. 

I made one of my favorite cookie recipes but put the dough into my very old heart shaped pans.  Cherubs and angels are scattered around my home as part of my everyday decor.  


My tea service was a gift from some very dear friends, and it's perfect for Valentine's Day.


This beautiful plate was made in Portugal and is another piece that's perfect for Valentine's Day.  I think I bought it at Ross years ago.  I can't believe that I've never shared this cookie recipe, but I will do so today.  There is not any flour in it at all, and it makes quite a bit.  I decorated it with some butter cream and some festive sprinkles.  



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Yield: 30-34 when using an ice cream scoop.
Author: Kitty, but recipe is from Treasury of Cookies and Brownies
Peanut Butter Jumbos

Peanut Butter Jumbos

I made this recipe and it filled two heart cake pans, six mini hearts, and six ice cream scoop size cookies. This is one of my all-time favorite cookies besides oatmeal raisin that I love the most. There is no flour in this cookie. You can change out the M&M's to go with the seasons.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 and 1/2 cups peanut butter
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 4 and 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 cup candy-coated chocolate pieces (M&M's)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease cookie sheets or use parchment paper.
  2. Beat butter, sugars, peanut butter and eggs in large bowl until well blended. Blend in baking soda, vanilla and oats until well mixed. Stir in chocolate chips and candy pieces.
  3. Use an ice cream scoop for each cookie. Place on prepared cookie sheets, spacing about 4 inches apart. Press each cookie to flatten slightly.
  4. Bake about 14-15 minutes or until firm in the center.
  5. For the cookie cakes, I prepared the pans and filled each about half full.
  6. Let the cookies and the cookie cakes cool for a few minutes in the pans before removing them to a wire rack to finish cooling.

Notes

I sometimes freeze the cookie dough balls, and then store them in a food safe container, and take them out when I want a freshly baked cookie.

For the cookie cakes, I froze them after they were baked and decorated, to be used for gifts.





This casserole is so easy and perfect for someone that needs a home cooked meal delivered. I've made it twice this winter already as it's that good!





Yield: 6
Author: Kitty, but adapted from Epicuricloud
Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Casserole

Chicken and Broccoli Pasta Casserole

This is such a delicious comfort food casserole, and one I'll be making again and again.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces dry penne pasta
  • 3 cups fresh broccoli florets
  • 2-3 cups shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 jar 15-ounce alfredo sauce
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon fresh minced garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped roasted red pepper drained (I omitted)
  • Topping:
  • 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Grease 13" x 9" baking dish.
  2. Bring pot of salted water to boil. Add pasta and cook 1 minute less than package instructions. Add broccoli to pot during last 2 minutes of pasta cooking time.
  3. Meanwhile in bowl add shredded chicken and pour in alfredo sauce. Pour milk in alfredo sauce jar, put on lid and shake to release remaining sauce.
  4. To chicken mixture, stir in the rest of the ingredients except mozzarella.
  5. When pasta and broccoli are done, drain and pour into baking dish.
  6. Pour in chicken alfredo mixture. Stir to combine. Top with mozzarella.
  7. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes or until hot and bubbly.



Thank you for your visit!  xo




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15 comments:

  1. Both of these recipes sound so good!

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  2. These are both such comforting recipes, Kitty. They'd be perfect for a show of love, sympathy, caring. All your pretties make for a perfect February display!

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  3. The first recipe is so pretty and I love that china and tea pot. The chicken and pasta casserole look so good and one that my family would like. Happy February and I hope you enjoy the week Kitty.

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  4. Your tea service is so beautiful but the cookie heart steals the show. Yum! Thank you for sharing both the recipes. This casserole is going to warm us up tonight. I have all the ingredients. Thank you!
    Happy new week to you!

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  5. OOh two recipes this time! Thank you, dear lady! Your roses china and plate really are perfect for St. Valentine's Day. ♥♥

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  6. Your cookie recipe and casserole look so good Kitty! I'm always happy to have a cookie recipe that is flourless and it sounds like one my hubby would love. Such a pretty frosting border and heart plate too to serve your cookie cake! I love your pretty tea service too! Wishing you a wonderful week ahead ♥

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  7. What a sweet cookie heart and so beautifully decorated! I love cookies made oats. Your casserole is making my tummy growl - LOL. It reminds me of a chicken tetrazzini only easier. So delicious looking. Hope it has warmed up there. ♥

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  8. I adore your beautiful roses-themed tea setting! Are the pieces from a matching set?

    The cookie and casserole both look great.

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  9. Kitty, the cookie looks delicious and so does the casserole.I know my grandchildren would love the cookie heart. The tea service is so pretty. Thank you for sharing the recipes. Have a wonderful week, my friend!

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  10. Your rose patterned tea set is so pretty, Kitty, and perfect for Valentine's Day. The cookie heart would be nice for the day, too. And I do love a chicken and broccoli casserole. Scrumptious post.

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  11. Your recipes are always so good, Kitty. Love your heart shaped cake with no flour! And chicken pasta with alfredo and broccoli is always a favorite in our home too. I like meals that are all in one too. Love your Valentine decor and tea table, always a delight to see! Many blessings to you!

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  12. Mouthwatering recipes! Charming table as ever! Blessings.

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  13. Both of your recipes today sound great Kitty! And your tea set and Valentine plate are so so pretty!!! What a lovely way to enjoy your tea today!
    💕 Jenna

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  14. The recipes both sound scrumptious, Kitty! I've pinned them both. Thanks so much for sharing! And oh ... the tea set and the Valentine plate. Just lovely! I love pretty dishes.

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  15. Kitty, your tea service is gorgeous, such a thoughtful and generous gift. The heart shaped cookie looks so pretty and that casserole is comfort food for these winter days.

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