Today I’m sharing an “Appreciation Post” with you.
I know my husband appreciates that I cook and bake.
As the counters are typically full of food, food, food.
My family isn’t going hungry anytime soon. I laugh when they say there is nothing to eat! I like that he will be the taste tester, he gives good honest feedback.
When I met my husband he didn’t have a sweet tooth, he didn’t snack much either come to think of it….and well it didn’t take long for me to CHANGE that!
It’s funny they say you can’t change someone….well that is mostly true, but I will never forget the day he said you are the reason I LOVE to eat ice cream now, and I even think my potato chip addiction is rubbing off on him.
Well we’ve been married for 18 years now, wow how time passes by so quickly. I’m sure some things of “his” have rubbed off on me too.
Here are some fun questions my husband answered:
What is my favorite blog called? Haven’t got a clue!
The truth is I don’t have a favorite blog, I have MANY and there is no way he could recall such a long list. And good for him for not trying to.
What is my favorite prop? Worn Wood Vinyl Backdrop
That is my favorite prop and it makes me think, maybe I need to get some more. Example photos here, here, here and here, I sure in MANY photos.
What is the weirdest thing you have seen me do for a blog post? Go to every store in town to find one item
Oh, I remember the day we went to practically every store in town looking for one specific item, “crazy” I do believe that is what he called me.
If you could have your own blog what would you call it? Right Here, Right Now!
Yea, he lives in the moment, and that would certainly resemble the blog he would write.
What are your hobbies? Beer tasting, bicycling and hiking
I bet he would write a great beer blog or outdoor type of blog or really anything he would write would be wonderful, he has a great way with words.
Who does the dishes? my wife and my son
He is correct on the dishes, oh the many…many dishes of a food blogger, my son really is great about it. He knows where every item goes in my kitchen and likes all the measuring cups stacked up nice. I LOVE that he takes the time to do it for me.
This is him, my super coupon….really that is what I call him. I even told him that is what the “S” on that shirt stands for when he wears it (photo top right) He is very supportive, encouraging and makes a lot of effort to try to understand some of the craziness that seems to have exploded in our home since this journey began.
I think he did great on the questions! I am blessed to have him in my life. He is a hard worker, determined and an extremely caring person. I can never spend too much time with him, there just aren’t enough hours in the day for that. I love him for accepting me for who I am. I knew from the moment I met him how really SUPER he really is. I like that we can finish each other sentences. I think it’s great that we laugh together every day. I love when he makes me lobster (photo top right). I love that he is active, he can plan a great trip on the spur of the moment. But when he says things will be leisurely, I’m still a little leery! He really likes the majority of things I make, I posted his favorites from 2012 here. I had him narrow it down to 5 sweet and 5 savory recipes. His all time favorite is my Mini Cranberry Pecan Pies. These Rocky Road Cookies were a close second. I’ve posted photos before of my husband and family here, here and here. I seem to put more of my real life on Instagram, so go ahead and follow me there to see what our next “favorite” is. Bite-sized chocolate cookies with chocolate chips and almonds, drizzled with a creamy marshmallow icing. 
- 1 cup butter
- 1½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 egg
- 2¾ cup flour
- ¼ cup Hershey's Cocoa (unsweetened)
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 teaspoons vanilla
- ½ cup slivered almonds
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 3½ oz marshmallow fluff
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon corn syrup
- 4 drops marshmallow flavor ( I use Loranns)
- In large mixer bowl, cream butter with sugar.
- Add egg and mix thoroughly.
- Mix in flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt along with vanilla.
- Stir in almonds, chocolate chips.
- Use a 2 tablespoon scoop and scoop cookie dough onto parchment lined baking sheet.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 9-11minutes
- With mixer beat butter smooth then add marshmallow fluff and powdered sugar and corn syrup and marshmallow flavor. Mix until smooth and creamy. If it's too thick add a few drops of milk or water to thin it to the consistency you'd like to drizzle over cookies.
These are a fun version of an all time favorite ice cream wrapped into a bit sized cookie!There are many other food blogger sharing about their significant others today, come learn more about them. I’m looking forward to it!
- Lauren from Keep It Sweet Desserts made M&M Kit Kat Cake
- Rachel from Rachel Cooks made Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Shanna from Pineapple & Coconut made Best Ever Chicken Enchiladas
- Meaghan from The Decorated Cookie made Homemade SpaghettiOs
- Amy from Very Culinary shared a Fabulous Video!
- Liz from The Lemon Bowl made Lebanese Meat Pies (Sfeehas)
- Cassie from Bake Your Day wrote about The Guy Across The Table
- Erin from The Law Students Wife made Chicken Stir Fry with Thai Peanut Sauce
- Heather from Sugar Dish Me made Bourbon Apple Shortcakes
- Dorothy from Crazy For Crust made Pretzel Toffee Peanut Butter Cookies
- Lauren from Climbing Grier Mountain shared At the Table with Mr. B
- Tanya from Lemons for Lulu made Reese’s Peanut Butter Caramel Bars
- Erin from Texanerin Baking made Healthier New York Times Chocolate Chip Cookies
- Jen from Jens Favorite Cookies made Chocolate Pudding
- Jamie from Thrifty Veggie Mama made Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
- Diane from Created By Diane made Rocky Road Cookie
- Nikki from Seeded at the Table made Oatmeal Cream Pie Ice Cream Sandwiches
- Meagan fron A Zesty Bite made Something Fabulous
- Taylor from Greens & Chocolate made Butterfinger Blondies
- Amanda from i am baker made Classic Cheesecake with Double Crust
- Kristy from Sweet Treats & More made Buffalo Chicken Spaghetti Squash
- Lauren from Healthy. Delicious. shared 10 Guy-Approved Recipes
- Erin from Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts shared a Round up of Hubbies Favorites
- Rachel from Set the Table made Mexican Chocolate Shake
- Julie from Julie’s Eats and Treats shared her Hubby’s Top 10
- Stefani from Cupcake Project made Graham Cracker Waffle Cones
- Katerina from Diethood made Pasta with Tomatoes, Garlic and Olives
- Betsy from Java Cupcake made White Chocolate Everything!
- Kimberly from The Daring Gourmet made French Almond Cake with Lavender Lemon Glaze
Lauren at Keep It Sweet says
September 12, 2013 at 5:40 amI totally converted my husband to having a sweet tooth, too! Love this!
Rachel Cooks says
September 12, 2013 at 7:03 amSo much fun! And these cookies look amazing!
Betsy @JavaCupcake says
September 12, 2013 at 7:06 amYour hubby and my hubby would get along…. both lovers of beer!
PS… Cookies… AMAZING!
Amy @Very Culinary says
September 12, 2013 at 9:04 amI love that you included the definition of appreciation. And 18 years? AWESOME.
Amanda says
September 12, 2013 at 9:33 amWhat a cutie!! It sounds like he compliments you perfectly! If you all ever make it to MN, we’ll have to hang out and let our husbands drink beer together. 😉
Lauren @ Climbing Grier Mountain says
September 12, 2013 at 10:40 amOur hubbies would totally get along! And these cookies, um, epic!
meaghan says
September 12, 2013 at 10:48 amThese look wonderful!! I want one immediately, please. And he and my husband can start the beer tasting blog together! 🙂
Melissa says
September 12, 2013 at 10:56 amI love this post. Its always fun to hear what the other half thinks. I just about died of laughter reading about you going to every store in town. My husband would totally make fun of me.
[email protected] pineapple and coconut says
September 12, 2013 at 11:09 am18 years is awesome!! Looks and sounds like you have a very awesome hubby! And these cookies look so good – totally making them for my hubs!
Stef says
September 12, 2013 at 12:06 pmLove the vinyl backdrop site. I’ve thought about getting one but never did. Glad to hear you like it! And, those cookies sound divine.
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
September 12, 2013 at 12:51 pmWhat a sweet heart! Now I’m off to check out that backdrop website 🙂
Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says
September 12, 2013 at 2:09 pmHow sweet! 18 years is awesome! I think we have all gone all over town looking for 1 item.
Heather @ Sugar Dish Me says
September 12, 2013 at 4:45 pmBeing able to plan a great trip spur of the moment is an awesome skill! And these cookies are super!!! Rocky Road flavors are sooo amazing! Thanks for letting us know a little more about you and your super 18 year marriage!
Sue {munchkin munchies} says
September 12, 2013 at 4:52 pmI had fun reading about your husband, Diane:) It’s interesting to see what they pay attention to. The cookies look yummy!
Dorothy @ Crazy for Crust says
September 12, 2013 at 6:14 pmI loved reading this post Diane! And these cookies….SO YUM!
tanya says
September 12, 2013 at 6:27 pmI like his hobby is drinking beer. He’d get alone with my husband then! These rocky road cookies are dynamite!
Hayley @ The Domestic Rebel says
September 12, 2013 at 8:41 pmSo weird–MY hobby is drinking beer! And eating cookies! 😉
Brian @ A Thought For Food says
September 13, 2013 at 5:16 amMY FAVORITE ICE CREAM!!! Now turned into a cookie. Love it!
Liz @ The Lemon Bowl says
September 13, 2013 at 5:31 amI think everyones hubbies have a mutual love of beer!! Love that you got him to have a sweet tooth!!
Cassie says
September 13, 2013 at 5:41 amThis is so sweet. Your hubby sounds like a winner!
Tamara Coleman says
September 13, 2013 at 6:08 amOk, so Rocky Road is seriously my all time favorite ice cream so Rocky Road Ice Cream is an ABSOLUTE MUST TRY! 🙂
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Erin |The Law STudent's Wife says
September 13, 2013 at 7:42 amYES, there is hope that my hubs could develop a sweet tooth (I need some help polishing off extra cookies;-) ). I love rocky road (one of my fave ice creams) and the idea of it in cookie form is to die for. Thanks for sharing this post Diane–I’ve loved reading every single one!
Brenda @ a farmgirl's dabbles says
September 13, 2013 at 7:56 amSweet post all around! Great hubby, great cookies! 😉
Erin @ Texanerin Baking says
September 14, 2013 at 11:49 amWow, 18 years! Congratulations. 🙂
Such a sweet post. And he makes you lobster?! That’s amazing.
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
September 14, 2013 at 4:13 pmWhat a fun post! I love reading more about the bloggers that I follow! And these cookies? Holy yum!!!
[email protected] says
September 14, 2013 at 6:57 pmOh those cookies!! WOW! I love rocky road! 🙂
My husband only likes when I make chocolate-whatever… he won’t accept my other baked goods… but obviously there’s hope! 🙂
Jen @ Jen's Favorite Cookies says
September 14, 2013 at 7:16 pmOh, I hate driving all over town for one item! These cookies look mah-velous!
Julia | JuliasAlbum.com says
September 15, 2013 at 12:38 pm18 years of marriage, wow! Well, given what a great cook you are, I am not surprised :). Oh, and these cookies look so amazing, I am craving them right now, so pinning!
Carla says
September 15, 2013 at 4:21 pmMarshmallow icing?! Oh goodness I need these cookies NOW 😀
alison @ Ingredients, Inc. says
September 16, 2013 at 2:17 pmyou had me at “rocky”
Carolyn says
September 17, 2013 at 4:05 amYour super coupon! Haha, that made me laugh!
candy says
September 17, 2013 at 10:16 amHi. Sounds like a great cookie, but I am not seeing marshmallows listed in the ingredients. The instructions say to stir in almonds, chocolate chips and marshmallows. Thanks.
Diane says
September 17, 2013 at 10:29 amsorry about that, I didn’t end up putting marshmallows into the cookies I made a mistake in the instructions, must have had marshmallow on my brain! I saved the marshmallow flavor for the icing.
candy says
September 17, 2013 at 1:33 pmThank you. I think the marshmallow icing sounds better than the marshmallows in the cookie! Just wanted to make sure. Congrats on 18 years of marriage. I am on my 33rd. You know what they say “The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach.” It is pretty much true. God Bless and may you have many more years together, happily, of course!
Jason Farmer says
February 9, 2017 at 11:35 pmPlease have a look at our backdrops, we have some great ones for close up photography.
Jill Roberts says
August 3, 2017 at 1:37 amI made these rocky road cookies for the super bowl party and it was a crowd favorite. I found your post from Pinterest! I’m also gonna pin this post on my Pinterest board my followers will love it. Thanks for sharing!
Bella Hardy says
May 18, 2018 at 4:17 amOmg. These are nice and cute. Will prepare these rocky road cookies for my son’s 7th birthday next week. I can’t wait to try these out! They sound delicious too! Thanks for sharing Diane!
Julia Stearns @ Healthirony says
March 13, 2019 at 2:37 pmI’m ashamed to say that I’ve never had rocky road cookies! This recipe looks great though so hopefully that will change! Thanks for posting it!