Happy Sunday Reader! Marshmallow + chocolate is another one of my favorite flavor combinations and these cookies deliver! Several years ago I started working on this cookie and I wasn't dazzled with how it was turning out and so I just dropped it. I picked it up recently, changed the cookie dough base and it worked PERFECTLY! This chocolate cookie dough bakes up gorgeous! Each piece of dough has 3 mini marshmallows nestled inside for the perfect gooey center. I tested this cookie dough...
2 days agoΒ β’Β 3 min read
Hi Reader! This peanut butter cookie has a perfect soft, chewy texture that's loaded with flavors of vanilla, dark brown sugar and creamy peanut butter. They're perfect. I love them topped with dark chocolate kisses, but feel free to use milk chocolate. Whichever strikes your fancy. This one-bowl recipe is super quick and easy to throw together and takes just 10 minutes (!!). You can bake them straight away, but the real magic in this cookie dough comes when you give it an overnight...
3 days agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
Hi Reader! A fun twist on classic macaroons! This foolproof recipe whips up the most perfect coconut macaroons. We then dip them in rich, dark chocolate (to balance the sweetness!) and finish with a festive coating of finely crushed candy canes. The best part? The coconut macaroon base can be mixed and baked in under 45 minutes. They take no time at all. I've included a heap of expert tips for making perfect meringue (one of my favorite things to do!) and for melting chocolate so you get...
4 days agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
Hi Reader! This was a reader recipe request (hi Kelly!) and I had so much fun putting it together! This is a rich, chocolate cookie dough base that's loaded with cozy winter spices, molasses, cocoa powder, chocolate chips (or chunks) and three types of ginger: fresh ginger, ground ginger and candied ginger! ππΌππΌ This cookie dough is one bowl (so easy), under 30 minutes (so quick) and needs zero chill time (love to see it). Bonus, this is a great dough to freeze so you can make it now and bake...
6 days agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
Happy Cookie Season Reader! Cheers to The 12 Days of Cookies! For the several weeks I'll be sharing our favorite holiday cookie recipes along with info on shipping, make-ahead options as well as my favorite tips for each individual cookie (bars & confections count too!). Why We Love These Brownies! For this holiday gem, I have you crush candy canes and separate the peppermint chunks (that you see on top of the brownies) from the peppermint dust. The peppermint dust is sprinkled over the...
10 days agoΒ β’Β 4 min read
Hi Reader! Last minute ideas for a delicious week ahead: Need some help? My favorite holiday how-to recipes: graham cracker crust, whipped cream (including a make-ahead version), the best meringue, perfect egg wash, caramel sauce, cream cheese glaze and the perfect vanilla glaze that gives jazz hands to, well, everything! You can find all how-to recipes here. The holiday classics that are on my table every year: my favorite salted caramel pumpkin cheesecake, cranberry tarts, easy cheesy...
21 days agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
Hi Reader! My mom said this is the lightest muffin she's ever eaten!! π₯Ή Weβve packed every bite with cozy fall flavors (brown sugar! warm cinnamon! tender apples!) and topped them with the most addictive, crunchy blonde streusel. The secret? A special combo of buttermilk and sour cream that makes the crumb so unbelievably light, fluffy, and tender. Seriously, they melt in your mouth. Best of all, they're fuss-free and ready in under 55 minutes. Stop dreaming about the perfect fall treat and...
24 days agoΒ β’Β 2 min read
Hi Reader! Happy pumpkin cheesecake season to all who celebrate! I've been perfecting this cheesecake for almost two decadesβmaking it every Thanksgiving, even back when we lived in Beijing! It has a firm, flavorful graham cracker crust. A creamy, dreamy pumpkin cheesecake filling. My favorite dark brown sugar caramel sauce drizzled over the top. Bonus: It can be made completely ahead of time (LOVE), making it the perfect stress-free holiday dessert! Why I Ditched the Water Bath (And Made It...
27 days agoΒ β’Β 3 min read
Happy weekend Reader! Beyond excited to share a twist on a classic that will warm up your weekend: Soft & Chewy Dirty Chai Snickerdoodles! This recipe takes the tangy goodness of a traditional snickerdoodle and infuses it with the aromatic, cozy kick of warm spices + espresso. Why Dirty Chai Snickerdoodles? Think of itβthe soft, chewy center, the signature cracked sugar coating, but with an unexpected burst of flavor: Warm Spices: Cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, allspice and cloves in both the...
about 1 month agoΒ β’Β 2 min read