Intro to Cooking: Oreo Balls

oreo balls

Who doesn’t love a little Southern cooking? Fried, greasy goodness? I wouldn’t trust someone who didn’t dream about it once in awhile.  And better yet, who doesn’t love a little Southern dessert? There is nothing. better. on earth. (I love you, Paula Dean!)

This recipe comes from my best friend’s mother, Mrs. D, a Southern mom who doesn’t have time to bake like all those other mommas.  These Oreo Balls are easy, quick and delicious, which is perfect for the college girl with a sweet tooth. You’ll need zero to no cooking experience or talent, so don’t fret if you’re not Betty Crocker. Hell, you don’t even need a full kitchen; you can make these balls of heaven right in your dorm room.

There are a lot of different recipes for Oreo Balls out there, but, again, I’m sticking with Mrs. D on this one. That woman totally knows her shiz. Read More »


The Best Desserts Require No Baking

ep7-webheader.jpgNo-bake cookies may not be aesthetically pleasing, but they’re so delicious it’s worth embracing your inner chubscout and forgetting their appearance. You can make them on the stove, get your chocolate fix, and keep the mess to a minimum. A-mazing.

Please note that there is peanut butter in this recipe, so for those with allergies, I apologize for being a tease.

You’ll need:

1—medium saucepan

2—sheets tinfoil (for your cookies to dry on)

½ cup (or one stick)butter

½ teaspoon vanilla

½ cup milk

½ cup (either chunky or creamy) peanut butter

3 cups oatmeal (any type)

6 tablespoons cocoa powder

2 cups sugar

dash salt Read More »