Treatsie Review and 50% Off!

Anyone who knows me knows I LOVE my sweets. Could literally live off sugar. I also really love subscription boxes (continue reading for a 50% off coupon!!). Receiving packages in the mail is my favorite, so I always find it hard to say no to getting pretty little boxes dropped off at my door step on a monthly basis.

Treatsie combines both of these loves into one little package and I have to say I’m really digging it. I tried it out for the first time this month (you can purchase various plans – monthly, quarterly, annually – you know how subscription boxes work).

Treatsie Review and 50% Off

Now let’s get into the goodies. Conveniently, I received my June Box on a 98 degree day with a heat advisory, so naturally I thought, everything would be melted. NOPE. Treatsie surrounds the box with ice gel packs and just incase that isn’t enough, they have a melt-free guarantee. If a product arrives melted, you contact them and they’ll replace it! #neverbeenso impressed.

June’s box came loaded with the following four products:

1. Lemon Cooler Cookies by Love, Cookie
Lemon Cooler Cookies by Love, Cookie

You don’t get 1 or 2 cookies, you get a whole sleeve! And these cookies had just the right amount of lemon! Super refreshing on this HOT day!

2. The Original Brownie by Salt of the Earth Bakery
The Original Brownie

Oh.my.god. That’s literally all I kept thinking in my head after every bite. This brownie incorporates a trio of chocolate with a dash of Halen Mon sea salt. So soft and chewy. I still can’t stop thinking about this brownie. I’ll have an entire box of these, please.

3. Black Lava Sea Salt Caramels by McCrea’s Candies
Black lava sea salt caramels

These little babies are dangerous. I could just pop them in my mouth all day! Again, the pairing of chocolate and sea salt takes away all self-control.

4. Maple Almond Brittle by Sweet on Vermont
Maple Almond Brittle

I have to say I’ve never been a fan of brittle. But this stuff is pretty amazing. The rich maple syrup flavor paired with the crushed almond is a match made in heaven!

Overall, I have to give Treatsie five stars! There wasn’t one item I didn’t like, the portions were good size (except that they had me wanting more more), and the packaging was on point. Have I convinced you to try Treatsie?! Well you’re in luck! If you use code “NEVERBEENSO50” on Treatsie.com you’ll get 50% off your first order! (That’s only $9.98 for 1 month, $28.43 for 3 months and $101.50 for the whole year)! 

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German Chocolate Cookies

My work throws an annual Oktoberfest party and being that I love themes, I decided to bring a dish that honors the German tradition. The party is outside and for roughly 30 people so I needed a dish that could fill a crowd, transport easily and go with the theme. I instantly thought German Chocolate Cupcakes, but I didn’t want to have to worry about the excess wrapper trash, so I figured why not go the same route, but with cookies!

These cookies are moist and chewy and go great with beer!

German Chocolate Cookies

German Chocolate Cookies

German Chocolate Cookies

The frosting took a little trial and error for me. I didn’t stir constantly at first, so the liquid never thickened. Make sure to stir, stir, stir! BUT, it is so worth it! I’ve neverbeenso hungry for frosting!

German Chocolate Cookies

German Chocolate Cookies

They were a crowd pleaser for sure! Enjoy!!

German Chocolate Cupcakes

  • Servings: 4 dozen
  • Difficulty: easy
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Ingredients

Chocolate Cookie
2 sticks butter, softened
1 cup light brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large eggs, beaten
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch salt

German Chocolate Frosting
1 cup evaporated milk
1 cup sugar
3 egg yolks
½ cup butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Directions

Chocolate Cookie
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
2. In a stand mixer or large bowl using a hand mixer, blend the butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla and eggs. In a medium bowl, stir together the flour, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Gradually add the flour mixture into the butter mixture and blend until combined.
3. Drop the dough by tablespoonful onto the prepared baking sheets, 12 cookies per sheet, and bake 10 minutes. Cool on a baking rack.

German Chocolate Frosting
1. Add evaporated milk, sugar, egg yolks, butter and vanilla to a large pan and place on stovetop over medium heat.
2. Stir so that it becomes well combined. Stir constantly (this is important!!) until thickened, this takes approximately 11-15 minutes.
3. Once thickened remove from heat and add coconut and pecans. Mix until thick enough to spread.
4. Spread frosting over the tops of cooled cookies.

Recipe adapted from A Dash of Sanity.