Top Recipes of 2012

Ahhh! I'm back! I had a really great time in Ohio, but it went by way too fast! 

And I totally missed you guys.

And OMG it's already New Year's Eve! 

I cannot believe 2012 is almost over. This year has been so amazing. 

I got to spend pretty much all year with my favorite guy, I've been acting and working a bunch, and this blog has grown and taken off in such big ways! I have made so many wonderful new friends through here, and I cannot tell me how happy that makes me and how lucky I am to be a part of your (virtual) lives! I cannot wait to see what 2013 has in store for me.  

Now, here I have a little round up of yours and my favorite recipes of the year. Aaaand...not surprisingly....cookies were very popular. Like so popular that nothing else even stood a chance. 2012 was the year of the cookie! Now go scroll down to see what you guys liked best and then continue to see my favorites that didn't make your favorites cut! (Because you guys have great taste, your favorites happen to be some of mine too!) And yes...I know the top #'s are random...just go with it...

Top 5 Most Viewed Recipes of 2012 (AKA-Your Favorites!)

#5. Browned Butter Dark Chocolate and Marshmallow Cookies

Truth be told-this is my favorite recipe of the year. It's the first recipe that I ever developed, and to this day still some of the BEST cookies I've ever tasted! The browned butter, marshmallows, and dark chocolate just work together so perfectly!


#4. Cornflake Crunch

This snack is super crunchy and yummy on its own, but we all know that it's really wonderful when used in a certain cookie recipe (check #1)

#3. Healthy Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

Who doesn't love yummy, delicious, comforting oatmeal chocolate chip cookies that are actually kinda good for you!? This was also one of the most google'd recipes.

#2. The New York Times Best Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

These cookies have a reputation for a reason. So, so, so good. Totally worth the 48 hour wait ;). PLUS, how awesome is it that when you google "best chocolate chip cookie" you get THIS post!!?

#1. Momofuku's Cornflake Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Cookies

You guys have been LOVING this recipe! Pinning it like crazy! And ohmigoodness I do not blame you! These cookies are unlike anything else I've ever tasted and they are so delicious and SO addictive!

Cooking Actress' Top 12 Favorite Recipes of 2012  + 1 Bonus!
(umm...this was like super hard)

#13. S'mores Brownies

One of the first recipes I shared in 2012, and those brownies are still my favorite s'mores dessert I've ever had.

#12. Eatable Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough

Um yeah. Cookie dough. That you just eat.

#11. Buckeye Cake

This cake is so rich and delicious! Dense chocolate cake + peanut butter buckeye filling + creamy chocolate ganache=pure bliss.

#10. Browned Butter Brownies

I'll say it again: BROWNED BUTTER MAKES EVERYTHING BETTER! :)

#9. Levain Chocolate Chip Cookie Copy Cat

Probably my favorite basic chocolate chip cookie recipe (so far :P). They're rich, and big, and chewy, and perfect!

#8. Graham Crackers

Homemade graham crackers are the bees knees y'all. And surprisingly easy. And taste like way better than store bought. But that goes without saying ;).

#7. Whole Wheat Thin Crust Pizza

I make pizza so often it's crazy. And this is my go-to recipe!

#6. Fluffy, Buttery, Rolls (Texas Roadhouse Copy Cat)

Best rolls ever!!! The most buttery, fluffy, perfect rolls to ever grace your lips!

#5. Brown Butter Dark Chocolate and Toasted Pecan Cookies

These cookies are some of the most complex and wonderful tasting cookies, like, ever. Those toasted pecans are still haunting me...mmm.

#4. Creamy Chicken on Biscuits

My mom gave me this recipe and it quickly became a favorite. I make this probably too often, but it's so good, who can blame me?! AND you can make it so ridiculously quick and easily!

#3. Homemade Peanut Butter

I never buy myself peanut butter. Once you learn how to make it, you'll just be shocked by how easy and customize-able making your own nut butters can be! Plus it tastes amazinggg.

#2. Molten Chocolate Lava Cake

Sometimes, moms know best. This recipe is courtesy of Michael's step-mom Jeanne and it shocked me how perfect it was. Super lava-licious (yes that's a word)! And lava cakes are my favorite (non-cookie) dessert!

#1. Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Balls

It's a cookie. It's cookie dough. It's awesome. Like...the best of both worlds.

Happy New Year!

(what are you doing tonight? I'll be babysitting!)