Brown Sugar Shortbread Bars are sweet, gooey treats with an irresistible brown sugar flavor. By the looks of the photo above, you might think that Brown Sugar Shortbread Bars are triple-layer bars. A shortbread crust, a gooey brown sugar layer, and some sort of deliciously chewy topping. While the end result of these bars may give the…
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Chocolate Toffee Bars
These Chocolate Toffee Bars are so rich and full of flavor. The sweetened condensed milk cooks into the toffee and creates an irresistible caramel goodness. Why You’ll Love Chocolate Toffee Bars Chocolate Toffee Bars are the result of a trinity of sweetness — English Toffee bits, chocolate chips, and sweetened condensed milk — resting on top of a…
Shortbread Lavender Cookies
Shortbread Lavender Cookies are lavender-infused shortbread cookies that are full of flavor and perfect for spring. Spring is officially here and I couldn’t be happier about it! To me, spring is all about being outside with the kids, grilling, hitting as many produce U-Picks as we can, and breathing in all the wonderful scents of spring….
Golden Bunny and Watercolor Egg Easter Cookies
Celebrate Easter in style with Golden Bunny and Watercolor Egg Easter Cookies! These bunny-and egg-shaped cookies painted with gold and vibrant watercolors give a stylish and elegant touch to any Easter cookie tray. Easter is almost here, which means it’s time to get started on all the fun Easter treats. I like to set aside a…
Gingerbread Man Sugar Cookies- with Video
These Gingerbread Man Sugar Cookies will certainly land you on the nice list this year with Santa! Make an extra batch for yourself because they are good! I come from a very large Italian family. I have a total of 28 first cousins and a gazillion 2nd cousins. Everyone seems to have gotten a bit…
Christmas Pinwheel Cookies
These easy to make Christmas Pinwheel Cookies will make a beautiful and colorful addition to your cookie platter this year! This post is part of my ambassadorship with Krusteaz, however my thoughts are 100% my own. I can’t believe that the holidays are around the corner! This time of year goes by so quickly, and…
Crunchy Chocolate Caramel Bars- With Pecans
What do you get when you combine chocolate, caramel, club crackers, and pecans? These amazing Crunchy Chocolate Caramel Bars. I’m sure many of us have had a more traditional style of chocolate caramel bars. They’re usually a brownie-caramel combo, and they’re buttery, gooey, rich, and definitely melt-in-your-mouth. I’m sure many of us can also say…
Ombre Gingerbread Christmas Trees
These beautiful Gingerbread Ombre Christmas Trees make a wonderful sweet treat this holiday season. Ombre is a trend that doesn’t seem to have lost its appeal. And why should it? The lovely gradual blending of colors is appealing to the eye, and the application possibilities of ombre seem endless. Ombre hair, ombre pillows, ombre clothing, ombre…
Candy Land Sugar Cookies- Baking on a Budget
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #doingthe99 #99yourholiday #CollectiveBias Step away from the traditional holiday sugar cookies and have some fun with these Candy Land Sugar Cookie Houses! The kids will love making them! I have a routine of stores that I hit every…
Chai Spiced Biscotti-Perfect with a cup of coffee
Warm up this season with a deliciously crunchy Chai Spiced Biscotti. Dipped in white chocolate these biscotti are perfectly spiced and everything nice! We absolutely love this time of year. Baking just seems to be so much more enjoyable when we are making things for friends and family. We also use it as an excuse…
Pumpkin Spice Monster Cups
These Pumpkin Spice Monster Cups are not only full of delicious fall flavors, but they are also easy to make and fun to decorate! ‘Tis the season for monster themed treats with bloody eyeballs and sugary neon frosting! They are so fun to make and even better to eat. I always have ambitious plans for…
Brown Sugar Walnut Shortbread Bars
These Brown Sugar Walnut Shortbread Bars have a buttery shortbread crust followed with a brown sugar walnut topping. They are the perfect decadent treat! Last month I was invited on a farm tour with the Farm Water Coalition. I have done many of the tours before (see here, here, and here) and am amazed on…
White Chocolate Cherry Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SoHoppinGood #BlueBunny #CollectiveBias Cool off with these delicious white chocolate cherry cookie ice cream sandwiches that are filled with cherry cheesecake ice cream! Have you guys seen the memes be circulating on Facebook of kid’s First Day of…
Sprinkle Sugar Cookies- The Lemonade Stand Cookbook
These Sprinkle Sugar Cookies from The Lemonade Stand Cookbook by Kathy Strahs are not only easy for kids to make, but fun and delicious! This summer has been a whirlwind of activities. Early on this Spring, my cheap financially responsible Swiss (to put it in perspective) husband made the executive decision that we remain local this…
No Bake S’mores Bars- The perfect summer dessert
With summer heat on the rise, these easy, No-Bake S’mores Bars will fulfill your chocolate craving, and be the perfect dessert to bring to your next party! I realize that I have recently been neglecting my chocolate lovers here on the blog lately, and I sincerely apologize. I get so wrapped up with all of…
Strawberry Cheesecake Bars
These strawberry cheesecake bars will be the hit at your next summer picnic! Creamy, rich, and piled high with fresh glazed strawberries. One of my favorite desserts is a fresh strawberry pie. The sweetness of the strawberries combined with delicious glaze and buttery crust, make it the absolute perfect summer dessert. I wanted to take…
Almond Lemon Biscotti
Almond Lemon Biscotti are the perfect companion to a cup of coffee or hot tea. Box them up for the perfect edible Mother’s Day gift! Growing up, the only type of Biscotti was Anise Biscotti. My Italian grandfather thought that any another version was rubbish. While he was an amazing cook, I have to disagree…
Lemon Poppy Seed Bars with Strawberry Frosting
These Lemon Poppy Seed Bars with Fresh Strawberry Frosting are the perfect burst of Spring for your dessert table! If you are looking for a pretty, yet easy recipe this Spring, these Lemon Poppy Seed Bars with fresh strawberry frosting are perfect. They are extremely easy to make and full of glorious flavors. I love…
Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwiches
Who needs to spend hours making a carrot cake when you can have all of the deliciousness of a slice in handheld cookie form! These Carrot Cake Cookie Sandwiches are chock full of cinnamon, shredded carrots, and oats, then topped with a luscious, silky cream cheese frosting and sandwiched together by yet another yummy cookie!…
Samoa Cake- Mini Bundt Cakes
Craving those delicious Girl Scouts Samoas (or Tagalongs) and cake? Indulge all your desires with this rich Samoa Cake recipe. Samoa Cakes are mini chocolate caramel coconut bundt cakes that taste just as incredible as they sound! Finally, Girl Scouts cookie season is here! For a very short period, I can indulge in my Tagalong and Samoa…