You know how they say you’re either mostly a baker or mostly a cook? Well, I most certainly do not fit into the baker category. To conceptualize and actually execute a cake or cookies or any baking item is a process. For this post I was so happy to be able to just use Dorie Greenspan’s recipe. That means zero thinking on my part and it all goes toward a really great cause. OXO is donating $100 to Cookies for Kids’ Cancer for each blog post written and I’m thrilled to be a part of that giving.
Plus, I have some pretty great molasses bars and a hearty smile to show for it. I appreciate any cause that gives back to those less fortunate or going through a hard time in some way. The Cookies for Kids’ Cancer organization is one that I’m happy to support.
Perhaps one of the reasons I am not a huge baker is I don’t tend to have too much of a sweet tooth, although pregnancy and now my postpartum life has changed that. But when I do decide to go crazy on some sweets, I choose something that’s either caramel or molasses-based. When I had the opportunity to choose one of the featured cookies from Dorie Greenspan’s new cookbook, Dorie’s Cookies [4], I immediately nabbed Mary’s Maine Bars. Made of all these warm flavors like cinnamon and cloves and molasses, they are absolutely perfect for my taste!
Now when it comes to actually making sweet treats, I don’t really have great equipment for that. I’m so grateful to OXO for providing me with their Glass 3 Qt Baking Dish with Lid [5], Glass 2 Qt Baking Dish with Lid [6], Brownie Spatula [7], and Illuminating Digital Hand Mixer [8]. All of their products made it so easy to bring this recipe to you. I have a stand mixer that I use regularly, but I absolutely loved the hand mixer. It illuminates! This is perfect to help me see exactly what’s happening in the bowl. The big bonus to this item is that it has these nifty digital controls that are totally intuitive, helping you to steadily increase or decrease speed.
But wait! THERE’S MORE!
Storage is always an issue in everyone’s kitchen, right? It seems like it just doesn’t matter how much storage someone may have, those cabinets quickly fill up with kitchen “essentials”, leaving you with a big mess in every drawer. When it comes to kitchen items, I appreciate any that keep this in mind and provide a nice design that makes storage easy and clean. With this hand mixer, there is an on-board beater clip, a wrap and secure cord, and a stable base so you can store it upright if you choose.
Now let’s get to the baking dishes. I used the 3 Qt for this recipe and loved the design of it. Especially with the lid on, it was slick and easy to attach and detach. The OXO bakeware is BPA-free (something I actively seek in all products I own) and made from borosilicate glass which can withstand extreme temperatures. Like, let’s say you are pregnant and a better pregnant planner than I was and so you make some enchiladas to freeze. And let’s say you are now with an actual baby outside of your belly and so you want to take those enchiladas and pop them straight from the freezer to the oven. You can do that! And you’ll be Super Mom. Yasss, girl, yasss.
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[4] Dorie’s Cookies: http://doriegreenspan.com/books/
[5] Glass 3 Qt Baking Dish with Lid: http://us.oxo.com/MVXtH5
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[9] Print Recipe: https://thefoodiepatootie.com/marys-maine-bars/print/