This Skinny Mocha Smoothie is a delicious way to get your caffeine fix. Dairy-free, vegan-friendly, and free of refined sugars — skip the coffee shop and enjoy this guilt-free mocha at home!Lately my jeans have felt a little tight, and I couldn’t blame the holidays or a busy schedule. The culprit? Zero willpower. Time for … Read more

These chocolate sugar cookies are soft, chewy and full of chocolate flavor with a crunchy sugar coating. A delicious twist on classic rolled sugar cookies, they make a welcome addition to any holiday cookie tray. These cookies are the ideal rolled sugar cookie: not overly sweet, with an indulgent chocolate flavor and a chewy bite. … Read more

These mini no-bake peanut butter cheesecakes are extra creamy, intensely peanut buttery, and completely adorable! If you love cheesecake, these mini no-bake peanut butter cheesecakes are a must-try. The filling is luxuriously smooth with a perfect salty-sweet balance from the peanut butter, while the crust is a crunchy Oreo cookie base that adds great texture … Read more

Delicious spiced cake doughnuts dipped in a sweet maple glaze and finished with crushed walnuts. These maple doughnuts evoke autumn — and the best part is they’re baked, not fried. Doughnuts have a special, comforting charm. They bring back childhood memories and pair perfectly with a quiet morning cup of coffee. These baked maple doughnuts … Read more

Soft, chewy Brown Butter Blondies filled with pockets of huge chocolate chunks. You’re one bowl and no mixer away from a whole lot of deliciousness. Sometimes I imagine baking elegant desserts worthy of a Parisian patisserie or a hotel pastry case. Other times I want comfort food I can make in sweatpants. When I crave … Read more

Buttery oatmeal crumbles and sweet, juicy berries make these Mixed Berry Crumble Bars impossible to resist. The recipe uses the same oat mixture for the base and the crumble topping, with a bright, juicy middle of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries that tastes like summer. These mixed berry crumble bars feature a soft brown-sugar oatmeal … Read more

This lemon cheesecake with blueberry compote is ridiculously creamy & bursting with fresh spring flavors. The cheesecake has a bright lemon taste that pairs perfectly with the sweet berry topping.  This recipe was originally published in May 2016 and updated May 12, 2020 with new photos, tips, and a slightly revised method. This lemon cheesecake … Read more

These fudgy, gooey peanut butter brownies combine rich chocolate and creamy peanut butter for a truly irresistible treat. Today we’re marrying two favorites — peanut butter and brownies — to create a thick, fudgy, dense, and wonderfully gooey dessert. These brownies have a balanced chocolate-peanut butter flavor that’s salty, sweet, and chocolatey without overwhelming richness. … Read more

These Oreo-stuffed chocolate chip cookie bars combine two classic cookies into one deliciously chewy blondie. They’re thick, buttery, and full of flavor—perfect with a tall glass of milk! I love homemade chocolate chip cookies, but Oreos have a special appeal. If you agree, you’ll adore these Oreo-stuffed chocolate chip cookie bars. A layer of Oreos … Read more

These mini cheesecakes with salted caramel sauce are baked in a standard muffin pan, so no special equipment is required. With a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth cream cheese filling, and a spoonful of homemade salted caramel, they’re always a crowd-pleaser. I’m sharing these mini cheesecakes with salted caramel sauce on Oh Sweet Basil. I … Read more