The best recipe for soft, chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies. Made with brown sugar, a hint of cinnamon, old-fashioned oats and plenty of chocolate chips, these cookies strike the perfect balance of crisp edges and chewy centers—an oatmeal cookie that’s hard to resist. Updated August 7, 2024 with new photos and recipe tips These oatmeal … Read more

This pumpkin cheesecake is the perfect dessert for fall and Thanksgiving. Smooth and creamy with warm pumpkin spice flavor and a cinnamon graham cracker crust, it’s delightful plain or topped with salted caramel sauce and whipped cream for an extra indulgence. Have you tried pumpkin cheesecake? Its silky texture and cozy pumpkin-pie spices make it … Read more

This easy salted caramel sauce comes together in minutes and is utterly delicious. Use it with apple slices, pretzels, pancakes, ice cream, or cakes — it’s the perfect recipe for fall desserts. A few weeks ago I got a text from my friend Kara. “You should make something with salted caramel!” I paused—what have I … Read more

Old-fashioned gingerbread is a Christmas classic. This moist cake delivers warm molasses and ginger notes with hints of brown sugar and cinnamon. Serve it warm with butterscotch sauce and whipped cream for a cozy dessert. Many people think of gingerbread cookies first, but a warm gingerbread cake is equally — if not more — comforting. … Read more

Need ideas for Valentine’s Day? These 14 delightful recipes have you covered.I adore Valentine’s Day: chocolate, treats, and any excuse to make something a little extra special. I get why some people dislike the holiday — expectations, commercialization, or feeling excluded are all real concerns. Still, taking a moment to share a homemade treat with … Read more

Confetti squares are a classic retro treat—ridiculously sweet, delightfully chewy, and incredibly easy to make. Also called peanut butter marshmallow squares or butterscotch marshmallow squares, they combine fluffy marshmallows, creamy peanut butter, and butterscotch for a nostalgic, irresistible bar. This post was originally published May 27, 2017 and updated December 17, 2019 Confetti Squares – … Read more

Thick, chewy, and studded with Oreo pieces and chocolate chips, these Oreo red velvet cookies are irresistibly good. This easy homemade cookie recipe delivers bakery-quality results. These cookies combine three favorites—red velvet, chocolate chips, and Oreos—into one rich, slightly gooey cookie. The result is a thick, chewy cookie with pronounced red velvet flavor, plenty of … Read more

Whipped shortbread cookies are light as air with a delicious buttery flavor. They melt in your mouth thanks to their soft, delicate texture and require only a few simple ingredients. Learn the tips and technique for making this classic holiday cookie. Shortbread is a timeless holiday favorite: buttery, subtly sweet, and nostalgic. Whipped shortbread stands … Read more

These carrot cake doughnuts capture all the warm spices and moist crumb of classic carrot cake, topped with a tangy cream cheese glaze. Baked instead of fried, they’re simple to make and perfect for breakfast or dessert. I’ve always loved carrot cake—the cinnamon, the moist dense crumb and the cream cheese frosting. As an adult … Read more