These brown sugar cookies are soft and chewy with a crunchy sugar coating. They offer a rich brown sugar taste accented by cinnamon and vanilla — a delightful twist on classic rolled sugar cookies. This recipe transforms traditional rolled sugar cookies by using only brown sugar in the dough, which gives the cookies a deeper, … Read more

These red velvet white chocolate chip cookies have a rich, subtle cocoa taste and are studded with white chocolate. They bake up soft and chewy with a vivid red color—perfect for Valentine’s Day, Christmas, or any time you crave classic red velvet. Originally published February 2016. Updated January 6, 2020 with new photos and recipe … Read more

These raspberry coconut bars have a buttery shortbread base, a layer of raspberry jam and a coconut macaroon topping. This old-fashioned recipe is simple to make and perfect for coconut lovers. My aunt made these raspberry coconut bars every Christmas, and when I moved to Brisbane I discovered they’re even more popular in Australia, where … Read more

Soft, chewy and utterly charming—these mini chocolate chip cookies are impossible to resist. The recipe is simple, requires no chilling, and yields tiny cookie bites perfect for snacking with a glass of milk. Updated with new photos and recipe tips on April 20, 2024 Think of these mini chocolate chip cookies as little bites of … Read more

A soft, tender Cranberry Orange Cake with creamy cream cheese frosting. Bursting with fresh orange flavor and dotted with tart cranberries, this simple 9×13-inch cake is ideal for holiday baking. Have you started your holiday baking yet? I like to begin experimenting early to get into the spirit of the season and make sure I’m … Read more

Cherry Almond Cupcakes begin with light, moist almond cupcakes, finished with a silky maraschino cherry buttercream for a beautiful, delicious treat. I don’t think anything is more charming than a cupcake—especially one topped with pink frosting. When I wanted to use maraschino cherries, fluffy almond cupcakes with cherry buttercream rose to the top. The combination … Read more

These red velvet cookie bars are soft and chewy with a rich red velvet flavor and a tangy cream cheese frosting. They’re essentially a large batch of red velvet sugar cookies baked in one pan. I love all things red velvet—classic red velvet cake, red velvet chocolate chip cookies, even red velvet cheesecake. These red … Read more

These peanut butter cup brownies are fudgy, chewy, and filled with Reese’s. The rich chocolate and peanut butter pairing takes classic brownies up a notch — perfect for any chocolate-lover. The ULTIMATE Peanut Butter Cup Brownies If you want a truly decadent brownie that highlights peanut butter cups, these Reese’s-stuffed brownies are for you. The … Read more

Two soft, chewy peanut butter oatmeal cookies sandwiched together with a creamy peanut butter filling. These peanut butter sandwich cookies are reminiscent of Nutter Butters or Pirate Cookies — but chewier and with even more peanut butter in the middle. These sandwich cookies are an easy way to elevate basic peanut butter cookies. Each sandwich … Read more

This indulgent Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake delivers a silky red velvet flavor with a luxuriously smooth texture and a vivid red hue. A thick Oreo crust supports the creamy filling and more crushed Oreos top the cake for an irresistible combination. Super Decadent Red Velvet Oreo Cheesecake If you want an over-the-top cheesecake, this Red … Read more