Utah Dessert Recipes to Try at Home
Satisfy your sweet tooth with a bite of #UtahFromHome
A homemade dessert is one of the finer things in life, and perhaps you've found yourself needing a bite of something sweet (+ a touch of salt).
We've rounded up the recipes for a few our favorite Utah treats to give you a slice of #UtahFromHome. Also, did you know Utah has been called the Craft Chocolate Capital of the United States? No cooking required: order your own set of Utah chocolate bars online from local Caputo's Market.
When the time is right, we hope you’ll reward yourself for all your great social distancing efforts by supporting these local restaurants in-person.
1. Sea Salt Chocolate Chip Cookies
Restaurant: Caputo’s Market & Deli
City: Salt Lake City
Serving Size: 18 (large cookies)
2. Gingersnap Cookies
Restaurant: Normal Ice Cream
City: Salt Lake City
Serving Size: 12 (cookies)
Master these dinner recipes and fill your plate and stomach for dinner.
For your cocktail, try mixing these Utah-made drinks.
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