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This is just a simple cake mix and container of store-bought icing with a little touch of something extra……
IRISH CREAM!
Yes!  

Adding a small amount of Irish Cream to a box cake mix gives it a little different flavor.  And, I also added a little Irish Cream to the store-bought cream cheese frosting.

Just add a splash… or a 1/4 cup to suit your taste.

Irish cream is a sweet and creamy liqueur that has an Irish whiskey base.  (YES, these do contain alcohol.  So, I like to refer to them as an ‘adult dessert’.)  Irish cream is typically served on its own, in mixed drinks or coffee.
There are several popular brands such as: Baileys, Carolans, Saint Brendans.  For this recipe I used Aldi’s brand, Connellys

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Yummy!

I think I could change this blog to a “Chocoholic” website.  It seems I’m always posting chocolate recipes.  I’m addicted.
I’m not a huge dessert fan, but when I do eat sweets, chocolate is the way to go.

These are the perfect size.  Just right for a little treat without blowing all your calories.  But I’ll admit I did eat more than one….they’re SO good.

I made these for New Year’s Eve.  We were planning on sharing some of them.  But instead we kept them and ate them all!  🙂 Continue reading “Dark Chocolate Turtles”