Mrs. Fields Secrets
Wednesday
03
March

Recipe: Lacy Oatmeal Cookies

By Mrs. Fields

In a word, this recipe is golden. You absolutely won’t believe how easy it is to create something so dainty and delicious. These wafer-thin Lacy Oatmeal Cookies are the perfect accessory for a simple dish of ice cream, a tall milkshake, or a smooth sorbet. And if you hold them up to the light? They look [...]

Wednesday
24
February

Tip: Revive Your Brown Sugar

By Mrs. Fields

It’s happened to the best of us–you reach for your bag of brown sugar only to find that it has transformed into a hard, rock-like chunk of frustration. Never fear, and whatever you do, never throw it out! Here are some simple ways to bring that brown sugar back to life:

Try kneading the bag in [...]

Tuesday
16
February

Recipe: Coconut Macadamia Chocolate Chip Cookies

By Mrs. Fields

In honor of Fat Tuesday, I’m featuring a big, fat cookie recipe that is positively sinful–buttery, chewy, and infused with chocolate, coconut, and macadamia nuts. (Go ahead and wipe that drool off your chin; I’ll wait.) These cookies are about 2 1/2 times the size of regular cookies, requiring 2 1/2 times more napkins.
The recipe [...]

Wednesday
10
February

Recipe: Red Velvet Cupcakes

By Mrs. Fields

You’re not going to believe this recipe. It was shared with me years ago by a friend of mine who is a baking fanatic, and I’ve been hooked ever since. You will most definitely want to make a batch of these cupcakes for Valentine’s Day. And then you will want to make another batch on [...]

Wednesday
03
February

Recipe: Blue-Ribbon Chocolate Chip Cookies

By Mrs. Fields

I’ll admit I’m embarrassed. I’ve been blogging my way along here without ever sharing my chocolate chip cookie recipe. And I didn’t realize it until a reader emailed asking for it yesterday. (Thanks, Chet!)
So, today, I’m sharing it with you. This is my Blue-Ribbon Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe and it’s perfect in every way–soft, luscious, [...]

Friday
29
January

Recipe: Baked Cake Donuts

By Mrs. Fields

Does the thought of a powdery donut make you weak in the knees? To wrap up a month of healthy baking, I’m ending with a fabulous recipe for an alternative to a cake donut. It’s a recipe that you can modify and add-to in a handful of different ways. It makes a great breakfast, snack, [...]

Tuesday
19
January

Recipe: Bossy Banana Oatmeal Cookies

By Mrs. Fields

Preheat your oven now. Trust me, you won’t want to waste any time with this recipe. These healthy cookies are moist, chewy, and have a great texture. Plus, this recipe uses only one tablespoon of butter. One!

I’ve named them Bossy Banana Oatmeal Cookies because even though there is more pumpkin than banana in the recipe, [...]

Friday
15
January

More Thoughts on that “Secret Ingredient”

By Mrs. Fields

Disclaimer: When it comes to baking, I’m a purist. I like to use real, premium ingredients to make real, premium treats. And when I’m watching my waistline, I’m more concerned with quality than quantity. For example, I’d rather have two bites of a decadent, full-calorie treat than a plateful of something that is supposed to [...]

Wednesday
13
January

Recipe: Reduced-Fat Chocolate Brownies

By Mrs. Fields

Okay, okay, I know that it’s January and we’re all trying to undo what we did to our waistlines in December. In the coming weeks, I’ll be posting some figure-friendly recipes that will soothe your sweet tooth without tipping your scale. Today, I’m featuring my unbelievably delicious reduced-fat brownies. Loaded with all sorts of good-for-you [...]

Monday
04
January

Recipe: Faux Cinnamon Rolls

By Mrs. Fields

Raise your hand if you ever wake up craving freshly baked cinnamon rolls, but haven’t got six hours to make them (or the strength to wait that long).
Wow, that’s a lot of hands!
Trust me, I know your pain. But, I’ve got a solution for you.

This recipe is a cheat, of sorts, for the flavor of [...]