Gluten free, dairy free & no refined sugars. These healthy peanut butter muffins with chocolate glaze taste rich and indulgent while still being a better-for-you option. Combining healthy, peanut butter and chocolate may sound unlikely, but these muffins pull it off. They deliver the rich flavor of peanut butter with a glossy chocolate drizzle on … Read more

With a buttery shortbread base, a thick layer of Nutella in the middle, and a crunchy crumble topping, these Nutella crumb bars are irresistible. After resharing my favorite strawberry crumb bar recipe recently, I remembered how much I love that buttery shortbread plus streusel combo. That inspired me to create this Nutella version. These bars … Read more

These lime cupcakes with raspberry frosting combine bright, summery flavors into a light, buttery cupcake topped with a creamy buttercream made from real raspberries. These Raspberry-Lime Cupcakes make a refreshing change from standard vanilla or chocolate cupcakes. The cupcake base is tender and softly crumbed, with a gentle hint of lime that complements the sweet … Read more

These Fudge Brownie Cookies have a rich chocolate flavor and an ultra-fudgy texture. Like your favorite brownies in cookie form, they’re perfect with vanilla ice cream or a cold glass of milk! These brownie-style cookies come from the cookbook Our Sweet Basil Kitchen by Cade & Carrian Cheney. I’ve followed their blog, Oh Sweet Basil, … Read more

Delicious dark chocolate fruit & nut clusters with pistachios, almonds, dried cranberries and raisins. Ready in minutes and so pretty, they make a great gift too! When I was 14 and my sister was 19, a boy had an enormous crush on her. That in itself isn’t unusual—my sister has always attracted admirers—but this particular … Read more

These thick, chewy peanut butter Oreo blondies combine bold peanut butter flavor with whole Oreos baked into every bite. Think of them as a peanut butter cookie and an Oreo merged into one — simple to make and dangerously delicious! These peanut butter Oreo blondies are a companion to my Oreo brownies and Oreo chocolate … Read more

These toffee brown butter chocolate chip cookies are intensely flavorful with a soft, chewy center and crisp edges. Brown butter gives a nutty, butterscotch note, and the cookies are studded with toffee bits and chocolate chips. A touch of sea salt balances the sweetness for a truly decadent treat. This recipe was updated September 16, … Read more

These chocolate Rice Krispie treats are perfectly gooey with a rich chocolate flavor and lots of soft marshmallows. Top them with an extra layer of melted chocolate for an indulgent finish. They’re simple to make and a delicious twist on classic Rice Krispie treats. This post was updated May 20, 2025 with new photos, recipe … Read more

These Holiday Sprinkle Cookies are pillowy soft and melt-in-your-mouth. They have a rich buttery vanilla flavor with a hint of almond and are studded with festive sprinkles. They’re an easy, crowd-pleasing cookie for your holiday baking. This year the whole family will be together for Christmas, which means: My parents’ house will be filled with … Read more

This raspberry buttercream frosting is creamy and fluffy with a fresh raspberry flavor. It can be made with fresh or frozen berries. The soft pink hue is lovely, but it’s the real berry flavor that stands out. It’s perfect for chocolate or vanilla cakes and cupcakes. This post was originally published July 26, 2015 and … Read more