Even though desserts have become complicated over the years, sometimes we all just want something simple, like a chocolate cookie with some milk, or a fresh-outta-the-oven brownie with a huge scoop of vanilla ice cream on top.

My husband swears that Grammy’s Chocolate Cookies taste store bought. Now, I know what you’re thinking…just last week I said that homemade treats taste better than the store bought ones, and I wasn’t lyin’. I admit, every now and then I head over to the bakery section of my local grocery store and pick up a tasty cookie, but it hardly satisfies my sweet craving; these chocolate cookies are definitely in the lead as far as freshness goes.

Brownies are everyone’s best friend on a bad day. I think we all need to own a shirt that says “hand over the chocolate brownie, I’m having a bad day” - they are always sure to chase the blues away, especially this brownie recipe. It has simple ingredients, but when you add just a tiny teaspoon of coffee or espresso, it takes these brownies to a much higher level - I’m talking about a supernatural one. Your very happy mouth will definitely agree with me after you give this rich and chocolatey recipe a try!