If you love cookie butter, try this simple Biscoff icebox cake. Layers of creamy no‑bake Biscoff cheesecake filling alternate with Lotus (speculaas) cookies for a quick, indulgent dessert full of warm cinnamon‑caramel flavor. An icebox cake is traditionally made by layering whipped cream with cookies or biscuits, letting the cookies soften in the fridge to … Read more
Crunchy, salty, and sweet — these Chocolate Peppermint Pretzels are an ideal holiday snack. They require only three ingredients and are quick to make. Perfect for movie nights, parties, or as an edible gift. While shopping Costco in October, I unexpectedly found Christmas treats stacked among the usual bulk items. There, in giant bags, were … Read more
This healthy Oatmeal Cookie Smoothie tastes like dessert. It captures the flavors of your favorite cookies without dairy, gluten, or refined sugar. Recently I’ve noticed some inventive smoothie recipes online. I usually stick to fruit-based blends, but these dessert-style smoothies kept catching my eye. To be honest, I don’t mind dessert for breakfast—my jeans might … Read more
Peanut butter banana chocolate chip cookies are extra soft, a little gooey, full of flavor and studded with melted chocolate. This is a quick, easy cookie recipe — no dough chilling required. Skip the banana bread and make cookies instead! This recipe was originally posted in 2017 and updated Feb 9, 2025 with new photos … Read more
These Biscoff cookies are the ultimate treat for anyone who loves creamy cookie butter. Cookie butter is folded into the dough, and each cookie is filled with a Lotus (speculoos) biscuit plus an extra spoonful of Biscoff. The result is a large, bakery-style cookie loaded with white chocolate chips and a gooey pool of cookie … Read more
What’s better than classic pecan pie? Pecan pie bars — a thick, buttery shortbread crust topped with a gooey, sweet filling and plenty of chopped pecans. If you love pie but dislike fussing with a traditional crust, these pecan pie bars are an ideal alternative. Even if you enjoy making pecan pie from scratch, give … Read more
This chocolate cake with caramel frosting begins with a rich, fudgy, super-moist chocolate sheet cake baked in a jelly-roll pan. It’s finished with a silky salted caramel frosting and an extra drizzle of caramel for the perfect chocolate-caramel combination. Sticky, creamy caramel with a touch of salt is irresistible. I love it on ice cream … Read more
These triple chocolate brownies are intensely decadent, with a deep chocolate flavor and a fudgy, gooey texture. Thick and dense—not cakey—with perfectly crinkly tops and studded with chocolate chips, they’re made for true chocolate lovers. This recipe was updated June 1, 2024 with new photos, tips, and a slightly revised method for gooier brownies. The … Read more
These white chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and loaded with white chocolate in every bite. Better than store-bought — this is the ideal homemade cookie recipe. This recipe was originally posted August 2018 and updated with new photos and tips October 2019 Chocolate chip cookies are a timeless favorite. This version swaps in white … Read more
This lemon layer cake is moist and fluffy with a tender crumb and bright lemon flavor. It’s topped with a creamy lemon buttercream that’s balanced — not too sweet, not too tart. Lovely for spring and summer gatherings. Layered with soft lemon cake and smooth lemon frosting, this cake looks impressive and tastes even better. … Read more