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One of my favorite cookies is the snickerdoodle! They’re the perfect amount of sweet, and this particular recipe creates the softest, fluffiest, most delicious cookies with the slightest hint of cinnamon. I’ve tried out a couple of different snickerdoodle recipes so far, and this one blows away the rest – no competition. Definitely try it …
Holy crepe!!! Those who know me know that I have a huge affinity for crepes – there was a great little shop just outside of my school’s gates in undergrad that I may or may not have exhausted multiple punch card membership rewards at. They’re really easy to make at home for breakfast or dessert …
It’s spooky season! And you know what that means – pumpkin everything. Pumpkin is such an easy ingredient to incorporate into baking recipes, and I’m guilty for loving how many amazing pumpkin drinks and desserts come out during this time of year (not ashamed to admit that the PSL is absolutely delicious). What better way …
I like big babkas and I cannot lie! These layers on layers have me drooling and my kitchen smells amazing after baking up some chocolate babka! I feel like this was a common quarantine recipe, and a lot of people were using ingredients like chocolate, raspberry, and walnut for their babka. This is actually the …
Sponsored: With summer winding down, I couldn’t resist baking a homemade blueberry pie using my favorite summer berries! The hardest part about pie is making the piecrust, but Zulay Kitchen makes it simple with their stainless steel French rolling pin. It’s perfect for smoothing out dough, and you can stick it in the freezer to …
Stone Fruit Summer My previous posts have argued that peaches are the best summer fruit, and grilled peaches are a large reason why! Grilling them over an open flame brings just the slightest smoky flavor to them and a perfect caramelization. Top with some homemade whipped cream, honey, cinnamon, and other fruit (I chose blueberries …
Churros con chocolate, anyone? Churros are so easy to make with very few ingredients, but sometimes it seems impossible to find them outside of Costco or Disney World (is there anything more iconic than sitting at Disney with churro in hand?). These desserts are great for kids and adults and are perfect for sharing at …
Did anyone else get bit by the #cooking bug after watching Julie and Julia? This blueberry clafoutis from Julia Child (adapted by NYT Cooking) almost makes me want to quit my job and try out all her recipes! Clafoutis is a French dessert that tastes like a cross between a pancake and flan. It’s extremely …
It’s National Cheesecake Day! These Basque cheesecakes have been making their rounds all over social media, so I thought I’d give them a try. Don’t let the dark color fool you – these are meant to be cooked at a high heat to get a rich caramelized flavor on the outside, with the traditional vanilla …
Did you ever feast on Lofthouse cookies in elementary school? These were a huge hit for birthday and pizza parties as a kid and I’ll never get tired of their distinctive pillowy texture and sugary frosting! To celebrate National Sprinkle Day, I decided to try recreating these beloved cookies at home – homemade frosting and …