Soft, crackled, cinnamon-topped snickerdoodles. That’s what this recipe delivers, even without a trace of gluten. These gluten free Christmas cookies don’t fall apart, don’t dry out, and don’t taste like a compromise. They’re chewy in the center, golden at the edges, and lightly coated in cinnamon sugar […]
These walnut brownies are fudgy, dense chocolate brownies made with both melted dark chocolate and cocoa powder, with 1 cup of toasted chopped walnuts inside and walnut halves pressed on top. They bake in one 8×8 inch pan at 350°F for 30 to 35 minutes […]
You’re looking at one of my favorite Christmas cookies to bake when laughter is just as important as flavor. These melting snowman cookies start with a soft sugar cookie base, then get topped with white icing that spreads like snow in a slow melt. A […]
You’re here for banana walnut muffins that bake up soft, tall, and golden. You want something that reminds you of banana nut bread but feels lighter, less dense, more inviting on a weekday morning. This banana muffin recipe meets that need with a few smart […]
These cardamom cookies are buttery spice cookies made with 1 cup butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, an egg, vanilla, 2 cups flour, 1 teaspoon ground cardamom, baking soda, and salt. They bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes, take about 27 minutes start […]
These chocolate chip walnut cookies are chewy brown butter cookies with crisp edges, 1 cup of toasted walnuts and 1½ cups of semi-sweet chocolate chips. The dough chills for at least 1 hour, then bakes at 350°F (175°C) for 10 to 12 minutes and makes […]
These pumpkin cheesecake bites are 12 mini cheesecakes baked in a silicone pumpkin mold or a mini bundt pan, each on its own graham cracker crust. The filling is cream cheese, pumpkin purée, one egg and warm spices, baked at 325°F for 18 to 22 […]
This Christmas pie is a cherry and cranberry pie with a little diced apple, baked over a thin layer of vanilla custard and topped with pastry stars instead of a full top crust. One 9 inch pie gives 8 slices and takes about 2 hours […]
German chocolate frosting is the cooked coconut pecan frosting that goes on German chocolate cake. It is a stovetop custard of evaporated milk, brown sugar, egg yolks and butter, thickened for 10 to 12 minutes and then loaded with sweetened shredded coconut and toasted pecans. […]
Christmas tree cake pops are cake crumbs mixed with frosting, shaped into small cones, dipped in green candy melts, and decorated with sprinkle ornaments, white chocolate tinsel, and a red star. One box of cake mix and ½ cup of frosting makes 18 to 22 […]
Food blogger sharing stunning yet EASY dessert recipes and ideas: cookies with crisp edges, cakes that slice clean, and chocolate desserts that feel like a win. Homemade baking recipes include classic chocolate chip cookies, birthday cakes, brownies, cupcakes, and holiday treats. Find popular no-bake desserts, healthy options, and quick 3 ingredient recipes like dump cakes.