Jam Thumbprint Cookie recipe
Thumbprint cookies are a Christmas cookie classic that are baked and frozen in mass quantities in preparation for the Holidays. These easy and tasty cookies
Desserts
Homemade cakes, cookies, bars, and more…we have all the homemade and from scratch dessert recipes you could want! For a special occasion, birthday, or just because you want to bake a cake on the weekend…we have all the best classic and old-fashioned dessert recipes with a few new favorites, as well.
Our chocolate cake is a reader favorite and can’t be missed! And the lemon blueberry cake is full of amazing flavor and quickly taking over the #1 favorite recipe spot around here.
Chocolate Pumpkin Brownies [GF, Vegan]
These easy chocolate pumpkin brownies are flourless and vegan. Make with pumpkin puree, and natural sweeteners these are a healthy and gluten free option for
Chocolate Eclair Bars
An old-fashioned recipe made by generations with creamy pudding layered on top of soft graham crackers and topped with a homemade chocolate topping. This version
Super-Moist Apple Almond Cake – perfect for coffee or tea!
A simple apple almond cake that makes use of humble almonds and apples to create a delicious, heart-warming, and lovely super moist cake that you’ll
Spiced Gluten-Free Pear Cake -simple, delicious, & gorgeous
A gorgeous gluten-free pear cake that LOOKS hard but requires only a few simple steps. Gluten-free, spiced, and full of flavor…serve this up for your
52+ Favorite Cake Mix Recipes (hacks using cake mixes!)
Blondies, cookies, cakes, even cheesecakes…these recipes all use cake mixes to keep them simple & fast for even the most beginner of bakers!
Do Nothing Pineapple Cake
A sweet cake full of pineapple flavor and topped with the most amazing frosting…this Do Nothing Cake is an old-fashioned, vintage cake recipe that you
67+ Gluten-Free Desserts to satisfy your cravings
Go ahead, look through the long list of gluten-free yummy treats and find your new favorite treat or the next recipe to bake this weekend!
Blueberry Cake with Almond Crumble
There she is…quietly waiting for you to grab a slice and enjoy. Unassuming, calm, simple, and old-fashioned. And, my friend, utterly special! You’ll love this
Pumpkin Pie Spice -secret ingredient!
Pumpkin pie spice is so easy to make and requires only a few ingredients that are probably already hanging out in your pantry. Don’t buy
“Donut” Rice Krispie Treats
A fun, adorable twist on traditional Rice Krispie treats with the classic or my 3 ingredient dairy-free version and a fun, delicious, cherry icing. Kids
the BEST Soft Ginger Cookies Recipe (no molasses)
Soft ginger cookies full of warm spices and flavor…without using molasses. A family favorite that we make multiple times a year!
easy Homemade Applesauce Recipe (stovetop, crockpot, instant pot recipes)
Homemade applesauce in either the stovetop, crockpot, or instant pot is so easy to make and store! A great way to use less than perfect
easy Rice Krispie Conversation Hearts
These little Valentine’s Day Rice Krispie treats are a simple, fun way to spend a cold Saturday afternoon with the kids.
Royal Icing Recipe
When it comes to decorating roll-out sugar cookies, royal icing trumps all other forms of icing for looks, storage, and ease of use. This recipe
Fool-Proof No-Chill Sugar Cookies (great for a GF option!)
Easy, fool-proof sugar cookies that don’t require any chilling time before you roll them out. Best part is that they are tasty tasty tasty! These
No-Bake Chocolate Cheesecake Bars
Nothing but creamy chocolate cheesecake filling, no-bake cereal crust, and a gooey marshmallow topping. These bars are the BEST!! Must try.
Santa hat brownies
These cute Christmas Santa Hat brownies are so easy and fun to make! Kids love making and eating these!
No-Bake Peanut Butter Pie
Under 5 ingredients…this no-bake peanut butter pie is crazy easy and full of creamy peanut butter flavor!
Double Ginger Apple Cookie
These gingers feature two types of ginger and sweet apples for a perfect flavor combo! A one-bowl easy recipe!
Swedish Pear Upside-down Cake
This upside-down pear cake is from a Swedish recipe. Perfect almond cake and fresh pears combine into an amazing dessert!
Tahini Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookie
These cookies are so comfy, warm, and sweet and are the healthier cousin of the fave shortbread cookie. Stuffed with chocolate chips and tahini, these
Pumpkin Caramel Cream Cheese Poke Cake
Topped with a cream cheese frosting and drizzled with homemade caramel sauce, this pumpkin poke cake is the absolute BEST, most decadent fall dessert. You’ll
Oatmeal Raisin Cookie (absolute best ever!)
This is the BEST Oatmeal Raisin Cookie recipe! This is a great recipe for a perfectly soft and chewy oatmeal raisin cookie full of plump
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