Christmas

Red Velvet Cupcakes: the BEST recipe I've tried. Moist and soft, with a hint of cocoa and tangy buttermilk. Super simple to make too! food desserts cupcakes

Red Velvet Cupcakes

July 3, 2017

Stacks of homemade glazed sour cream donuts, with coffee cups in the background.

Glazed Sour Cream Donuts

June 27, 2017

Tiramisu Cake: just like the classic Italian dessert, in layer cake form! So much rich coffee flavor, and I loved the boozy kick! food desserts cake

Tiramisu Cake

June 20, 2017

These almond butter cookies were SO good! Loved the soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture, and that hint of chocolate and sea salt takes them to the next level! food desserts cookies

Soft Almond Butter Cookies with Chocolate and Sea Salt

April 20, 2017

Mocha Cream Puffs- wow, what a treat! The pate a choux came out perfectly puffed and golden, and that fluffy filling had so much chocolate and coffee flavor! food desserts chocolate

Mocha Cream Puffs

March 28, 2017

Homemade Vanilla Wafers- so simple to make, and they taste even better than the original! Light, buttery, and full of fragrant vanilla, with a texture that almost melts in your mouth.

Homemade Vanilla Wafers

February 21, 2017

Gingerbread Spiced Almonds: these made a perfect last-minute holiday gift! Whipped up a big batch in just a few minutes, baked them off, and put them into pretty jars tied with ribbon. Tasted just like a gingerbread cookie!

Gingerbread Spiced Almonds

December 21, 2016

LOVED this cake! So moist and chocolate-y, with lots of cool mint. Perfect treat for the winter holidays!

Chocolate Peppermint Bundt Cake

December 20, 2016

These baked donut holes are such a fun treat for the holidays! We loved the addition of eggnog, and that hit of warm cinnamon. And they're whole grain and gluten-free! @AFBakingMixes #sponsored

Gluten-Free Baked Cinnamon Eggnog Donut Holes

December 15, 2016

So much flavor in these cute little hearts! Tasted just like the new Starbucks flavor, in cookie form. I loved the rich chocolate, cinnamon, and coffee, and there's just a hint of warm spice. Perfect winter treat!

Chile Mocha Shortbread Cookies

December 13, 2016

My search is over- this is the PERFECT pizzelle recipe! So thin, so light, so incredibly crisp, with plenty of authentic anise flavor. These are just like my great-aunt used to make- maybe even better!

Thin and Crisp Pizzelles

December 12, 2016

Pear Gingerbread Upside Down Cake- oh my! So many gorgeous flavors going on here. I really loved the way the sweet, brown-sugary pears balanced out the spiciness of the gingerbread. A winner of a winter dessert, for sure! @southernliving

Pear Gingerbread Upside Down Cake

December 11, 2016

These cookies and cream peppermint patties were so much fun to make! Loved the addition of crushed Oreos, for that added cookie crunch. I'll be making these again every year now, as homemade Christmas gifts! @ghirardellico #SweetestSecret

Cookies and Cream Peppermint Patties

December 9, 2016

Panettone is such a classic for the holidays, but this version is totally next-level! The candied orange peel and bittersweet chocolate are studded all throughout this moist, sweet loaf, and the flavors are so spot on for Christmas! I'll be making chocolate orange panettone every year now.

Chocolate Orange Panettone

December 7, 2016

I make these vanilla cut-out cookies every year, and they never disappoint! So easy to make, the dough is great to work with, and they absolutely, positively, DO NOT SPREAD when you bake them. Perfect for decorating with royal icing.

How to Bake (Easy! and Delicious!) Cutout Cookies with Neat Edges

December 4, 2016

These chocolate malt truffles were so easy to make! Just a few simple ingredients and the chocolate malt flavor was so rich and smooth. I'll be giving these as gifts this Christmas! #savorysimplecookbook

Chocolate Malt Truffles

December 1, 2016

Nutty, buttery, and so much fun! These funfetti cookie balls are such a delicious way to enjoy the holiday season. Perfect with a cup of hot cocoa!

Funfetti Cookie Balls

November 29, 2016

Cranberry orange sorbet: a light and refreshing dessert for fall and winter. Make this seasonal frozen dessert this holiday season!

Cranberry Orange Sorbet

November 22, 2016

Double chocolate pecan pie: take your pecan pie to the next level, with a chocolate crust and sweet, sticky chocolate pecan filling. Your guests will swoon!

Double Chocolate Pecan Pie

November 21, 2016

Chocolate Pie Crust: omg just think of the possibilities! This crust is the flakiest ever, thanks to a special technique, and the chocolate flavor is off the charts. The video tutorial makes it all so simple!

Chocolate Pie Crust

November 18, 2016

Pomegranate Orange Puffy Pancake: a perfect breakfast for a wintry weekend! #riseandshine

Pomegranate Orange Puffy Pancake

November 11, 2016

Double Chocolate Scones: what an incredible treat for breakfast or brunch! These whip up in a snap and they're so moist and chocolate-y, with plenty of chocolate chips in every bite!

Double Chocolate Scones

November 9, 2016

Cranberry Sorbet Champagne Floats: such a fun way to celebrate the season!

Cranberry Sorbet Champagne Floats

November 7, 2016

Brown Edge Wafers: a light, crisp, buttery vanilla cookie that's great with a cup of coffee or tea! An easy recipe that's endlessly versatile.

Brown Edge Wafers

November 4, 2016