# Brimming Caramel Biscuits These Kitchen is My Playground Cookies are Jam-Packed with Sweetness By Erin Kirkpatrick | Published 2012-11-14 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-is-my-playground-cookies References: [thekitchenismyplayground.blogspot](http://thekitchenismyplayground.blogspot.ca/2012/09/insanely-delicious-turtle-cookies.html) The Kitchen is My Playground Cookies may have you at a loss for words, but will have your taste buds unable to control themselves. Taking the Turtle’s chocolates—a classic staple in any Christmas stocking—this recipe reverses them and fashions them into cookie form. Offering up ingredients including [velvety soft chocolate](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brownie-cookies), pecans and [creamy caramel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crumbl-salted-caramel-brownie), this dessert sets exceptionally high dessert standards unlikely to be threatened. Enter this concoction into [dessert contests or bake sales](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/last-crumb-2) and get ready to reap the rewards of this scrumptious macaroon. With sugar-filled essentials accounted for, the Kitchen is My Playground Cookies will make even those who are opposed to dessert look forward to the time after dinner. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 18% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Reimagining Classic Flavors:** There's an opportunity for innovative twists on traditional dessert ingredients, like using caramel and chocolate in unexpected ways to create new treats. - **Gourmet Home Baking:** Home cooks are looking for more than just basic baking recipes, and there's a chance to capitalize on the trend toward more elaborate desserts and sweets that use high-quality ingredients. - **Unique Dessert Offerings:** Small bakeries and specialty shops can create a loyal following by offering inventive and standout products that can't be found elsewhere. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Specialty Baked Goods:** Bakeries that specialize in unique and high-quality desserts can attract customers with their premium offerings. - **Gourmet Food Brands:** Upscale food brands can leverage consumer interest in high-end, flavorful ingredients and create unique products to stand out in a crowded market. - **Home Baking and Cooking Products:** Companies selling baking equipment, cookbooks, and ingredients can tap into the trend of home chefs who want to create gourmet desserts and other meals in their own kitchens. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Gooey Filled-Center Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loaded-cookies.md) - [Candy Bar-Infused Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baked-by-richs-cookies.md) - [Turtle-Themed Baked Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turtle-cookie.md) - [Rich Brownie-Packed Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/classic-brookie.md) - [Multisensorial Pistachio Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/molly-bzs-dubai-cookie.md) - [Salty Skillet-Style Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-salt-toffee-skillet-cookie.md) - [Freshly Baked Toffee Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/toffee-butter-brickle-cookie.md) - [Topping-Covered Chocolate Cookies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tates-bake-shop.md) - [Ready-to-Bake Cookie Skillets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ready-to-bake-cookie-skillet.md)