No-Oven-Needed Chocolate & Peanut Butter Cookie

Ingredients:

• 2 cups sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup smooth peanut butter
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• Pinch of salt

Directions:

• Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Add the sugar, milk, butter, and cocoa powder to a medium-sized saucepan.
• Over medium heat, bring the ingredients to a boil for approximately 1 minute, stirring on occasion. 
• Remove from the heat. Stir in the rest of the ingredients.
• Drop mixture in walnut-size spoonfuls onto the lined baking sheet. 
• Allow cookies to sit at room temperature until they harden, approximately 30 minutes.

The cookies will now be ready to eat or to be stored in the refrigerator. 

No-Bake Chocolate Rice Krispies Cookies

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Rice Krispies or other crisped rice cereal
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 2/3 cups white chocolate cut up into chunks
• 2 2/3 cups dark chocolate

Directions:

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper
2. Add the cereal, coconut, and white chocolate chunks into a bowl and stir.
3. Microwave the dark chocolate in a bowl for approximately 20 seconds, stirring occasionally, until melted.
4. Add the melted chocolate to the other ingredients and stir until well mixed. 
5. Drop tablespoonfuls of the mixture onto the lined baking tray. 
6. Refrigerate for one hour or more before serving. 

Do you love to bake or cook? Then please come and check out our apartments in Flagstaff. The kitchens in our apartments each have a refrigerator, oven, stove, and dishwasher. Plus, each of our apartments comes equipped with an in-home washer and dryer. You'll also find many great amenities in our pet-friendly community. Contact us today to learn more! 

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Crustless Pumpkin Pie

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees, then grease a 9-inch pie pan or plate. Mix pumpkin puree, heavy cream, packed brown sugar, 3 eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, cloves, ground ginger, and nutmeg together in a bowl using a whisk. Pour the pumpkin pie mixture into the pie pan or plate, then make it smooth. Bake the pumpkin pie for about one hour. Let your pumpkin pie cool in the oven for another hour while propping the oven door open slightly. Refrigerate for four hours or more before serving it.

Apple-Cranberry Crisp

Start by preheating your oven to 375 degrees, then grease an 8-inch baking dish. Mix sliced apples, white sugar, nutmeg, cranberries, and cinnamon together. Pour this mixture into the baking dish, and spread it evenly. Mix oats, brown sugar, and flour together in a bowl with a fork, then add pecans. Sprinkle this mixture over the apple mixture. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes.

Cinnamon Cake

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees, then mix cinnamon and brown sugar in a bowl. Mix sugar and butter in a separate bowl, then add eggs and beat. In another bowl, mix baking powder, baking soda, salt, and flour. Add the dry ingredients and a mix of milk and lemon juice to the creamy mixture. Add vanilla, then mix together. Spoon the batter into a greased 8-inch springform pan, then sprinkle with half of the cinnamon mix. Add another third of the batter, then the rest of the cinnamon mix. Add the rest of the batter, then bake for about one hour.

Try these recipes in the comfort of your own kitchen at our apartments in Flagstaff, AZ. Contact us to find out more about our apartment amenities and floor plans.

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Tasty pie can punctuate a perfect evening. It can follow up a delicious meal or be the final stop of a night out on the town. The right pie can even be a great way to start the day, as most pies pair well will coffee. Fortunately, we’ve found the very best pie Flagstaff has to offer and compiled them all in one convenient place for your consumption. Don't forget the ice cream!

The Absolute Best Places for Pie in Flagstaff

Residents of apartments in Flagstaff, AZ are privy to some of the best pie in the state (and possibly the entire country). Below are the three best places for finding the tastiest pie:

1. Sugar Mamas. This specialized, custom-order bakery has earned a reputation for baking up tasty treats for Flagstaff locals. Customers of Sugar Mamas have ordered wedding cakes, birthday cakes and, of course, tasty pies to satisfy their cravings. While you can stop in and purchase a premade pie, you will benefit from calling ahead and having a pie made just for you!
   Miz Zip’s Café. Pie is one of the pillars of the Miz Zip's menu. They're known for serving up slices of cherry and apple pies with chilly heaps of ice cream, sure to please any palate! (The burgers aren't bad, either.)
2. Coco’s Bakery Restaurant. Coco’s is a franchise in a well-known chain, but that doesn’t mean they don’t have tasty pies! Much like Miz Zip's Café, they serve more than pies. Enjoy a full American meal followed up by your pie of choice. We especially enjoyed the coconut cream pie!

Now you’re ready to explore the absolute best pies in Flagstaff, AZ. Which one of the above suggestions is your favorite place?

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