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6 images Chocolate cut out cookies are decorated with pink peppermint candy melts to create these delicious Pink Peppermint Chocolate Snowflake Cookies. The recipe was inspired by a brave little girl fighting brain cancer and were shipped across the country as part of the Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap. These cookies start with a rich […]
3 images Strawberry jam gives the classic spritz cookie a kiss of natural strawberry flavor while a quick dip in rich dark chocolate makes these cookies just perfect for Valentine’s Day. Chocolate dipped strawberries are a traditional Valentine’s Day treat. These Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Spritz Cookies make it easy to gift this seasonal flavor combination […]
4 images Italian Cookies are based on a classic recipe handed down from generation to generation and are perfect for sharing due to their large batch size. The addition of assorted pink and red sprinkles make these cookies just perfect for Valentine’s Day. Italian Cookies are traditionally flavored with a touch of anise extract. Given […]
5 images Insanely delicious and festive mini momofuku milk bar confetti cookie cakes are a breeze to bake with this semi-homemade recipe. For the first time in six years I actually got to go out to dinner with a handful of best friends for my birthday! We are loving being back in Texas and are […]
5 images Chocolate mint ganache is sandwiched between beautiful light green macaron shells to create a lovely springtime dessert. Macarons and I have a love hate relationship; I love to eat them and for a long time have hated to bake them. Now before anyone chimes in with how they’ve never had troubles baking these […]
7 images Our favorite fudge brownies got an extra helping of chocolate chunks and a sprinkling of walnuts to make these delectable Double Chocolate Fudge Brownies. Ah, the great brownie debate. With or without nuts? Whichever side you’re on, you likely take a fairly firm stance on the matter. In making a batch of Double […]
6 images These diamond ring royal icing engagement cookies are the perfect way to celebrate a couple’s upcoming nuptials. Decorating these cookies may be a small labor of love, but the shimmering result is sure to make any bride feel special. To go along with the Elegant Bridal Shower Cupcakes that I baked last month, […]
3 images Every now and again a recipe comes along that makes you wonder if this is as good as it will ever get. Tartine Bakery’s brownie recipe has surpassed every brownie that I have ever consumed and has earned the title of most amazing brownie ever. Ever. I received an S.O.S. text over Christmas […]
6 images One simple technique makes it incredibly easy to bake up dozens of Itty Bitty Valentine Chocolate Chip Cookies just perfect for packaging and spreading love. Will you be my Valentine? We are clearly obsessed with the genius technique for using piping bags to make tiny chocolate chip cookies posted by Meaghan over at […]
4 images Sweet honey caramels are layered with fluffy homemade marshmallow and dipped in rich dark chocolate to make these sinfully delicious Chocolate Carmallow Squares. A recurring discussion around here is how much of a mess I’m capable of making in the kitchen. Don’t get me wrong, I always clean up after myself, but we […]