I think that slice and bake cookies are the best thing since…well, sliced bread. There is something so satisfying about slicing through the dough and creating those perfectly shaped discs. But These Brown Sugar Walnut Shortbread Cookies give you delicious homemade flavor, with just 4 simple ingredients and only 10 minutes of prep time! Why…
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Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cups- A Decadent Dessert
Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Cups feature an easy-to-make chocolate mousse, fresh raspberries, a small layer of brownie, and lots of gold dust! It’s no secret that I love to create beautiful desserts. Actually, not just beautiful desserts… gorgeous desserts. (If you’re unaware of my open secret, take a peek at my Pear Spice Cake with Salted Caramel or my…
Gluten Free Lemon Star Cookies
Want to bake cookies, but don’t have a lot of time — or ingredients? Then this recipe for Gluten Free Lemon Star Cookies is for you. With only 6 ingredients, you can make 50 (!) cookies in less than 30 minutes. The festive star shape and edible gold finish adds a sophisticated touch that looks…
Cordial Cherry Orange Truffles
These Cordial Cherry Orange Truffles are a festive and decadent treat that is just perfect for holiday gifting! What’s not to love about delectable cherry cordials wrapped with chocolate orange brownie and then dipped in rich chocolate? And the best part? These truffles look complicated, but are actually quite simple to make. So easy in…
Pear Upside Down Cake
Pear Upside Down Cake puts a seasonal twist on a traditional favorite. Swapping pineapple for sweet and juicy pears delivers lots of festive flavor. Not to mention a stunning presentation that is perfect for your holiday table. This post has been sponsored by National Pear Month by USAPears, however all opinions are 100% my own. Whenever…
Double Chocolate Biscotti
These Double Chocolate Biscotti are destined to become your new favorite holiday cookie. Festive and flavorful, they are ideal for cookie swaps, party dessert platters and for gifting to all those chocoholics in your life. I absolutely love giving homemade edible gifts at Christmastime, and biscotti really are perfect for gifting. Making them is quite…
Eggnog Crumb Cake
This Eggnog Crumb Cake is super moist, delicious and full of festive seasonal flavors. This post has been sponsored by Krusteaz, however all opinions are 100% my own. I am so excited about this new Krusteaz Gluten Free Cinnamon Swirl Crumb Cake mix. Since it is made with whole grain sorghum and millet flours, I…
Copycat Swig Sugar Cookies
I have a year-round passion for cookie baking. But when December 1st rolls around, cookie baking really kicks into high gear in my kitchen. Christmas is pretty much synonymous with cookies in our family, and we will happily bake our way through the entire holiday season. While we dedicate much of our baking time to…
Old Fashioned Pecan Fudge- Easy Holiday Recipe
Old Fashioned Pecan Fudge is a winner of a recipe. Decadent, creamy fudge with marshmallows and pecans… it doesn’t get much better than this! You know the recipes that transport you straight back to your childhood as soon as you begin to get out the ingredients? This is definitely one of those recipes for me….
Apple Buttermilk Custard Pie
Apple Buttermilk Custard Pie is impressive enough for your holiday table, yet so quick and simple to make. In fact, it comes together so easily that you can bake one whenever the mood strikes. No special occasion necessary! There is just something special about apple pie. The glorious scent that fills the house while it’s…
Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars
These chewy Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars are the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving table this year. If you like Pecan pie, you will absolutely love these delectable Chocolate Pecan Pie Bars. I don’t know about you, but when I make a holiday meal, whether it is Thanksgiving dinner or Christmas brunch, I want to ensure…
Apple Cider Donuts
What happens when you combine two of my very favorite things? You get this delicious recipe for Apple Cider Donuts! Fall has definitely arrived, and the crisp air and rustling leaves mean that all my favorite flavors are in season. Around this time I start to add the warming, comforting flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg, and…
Harvest Moon Sugar Cookies
I love baking cookies. I also love doing art projects, and I really love Halloween. And I am always looking for opportunities to combine these three loves into one activity, so I am very excited to share this recipe for Harvest Moon Sugar Cookies. They are delicious Halloween masterpieces that are as fun to make…
Scotcheroo Cheesecake Bars
I’m a fan of crowd-pleasing desserts that can satisfy multiple cravings. And as a mom of three, I’ve had lots of opportunities to come up with tasty meals and treats that please a wide variety of tastes. I especially enjoy creating recipe mash-ups, where I take two favorite recipes and combine them into one super…
Swedish Visiting Cake Bars
This Swedish Visiting Cake Bars recipe pairs an almond-meringue topping with a variation of Swedish visiting cake that is moist, chewy and delicious. This post has been sponsored by OXO, however all opinions are 100% my own. I love cake of all shapes and sizes. But I especially love cake that you can eat like a cookie,…
Cherry Almond Tiramisu
The next time you see a cherry stand on the side of the road, stop and grab some then make this delicious Cherry Almond Tiramisu! A few weeks ago, my older son and I went on a mini vacation up to Northern California. We flew into San Fransisco, then drove North to Mendocino for a…
Lemon Cookie Bars
These soft and chewy Lemon Cookie Bars are topped with a light frosting and are perfect for serving a crowd! Spring is officially here, which means it’s time to break out all the fresh springtime flavors — like lemon — and incorporate them into as many recipes as possible. I admit that we’re a little…
Rhubarb and Strawberry Turnovers
Craving a sweet treat? Try these Rhubarb and Strawberry Turnovers! They’re stuffed with a sweetened rhubarb-strawberry mixture and baked to golden brown perfection. Isn’t it amazing how the flavors of rhubarb and strawberry complement each other so well? I would have loved to have been the person who first said, “Yes! Let’s combine strawberries and rhubarb!”…
Brown Sugar Shortbread Bars
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…
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…
