This chocolate cream cheese frosting is thick, creamy, silky smooth, and not too sweet. It pipes beautifully onto cupcakes or cakes and is surprisingly easy to make.  If you prefer a frosting that isn’t overly sweet, this chocolate cream cheese frosting is an ideal buttercream. The cream cheese adds a pleasant tang while keeping the … Read more

Buttery, flaky homemade blueberry toaster strudels with juicy blueberry centers and sweet vanilla glaze—far better than the store-bought kind. My parents always insisted breakfast should nourish you, not be a sugar bomb wrapped in plastic. So boxed toaster pastries were an occasional, magical treat I’d eye through the grocery freezer as a kid—longing and wide-eyed, … Read more

Old-fashioned date squares feature a buttery oatmeal crumble with a chewy date center. This recipe balances crumble and filling perfectly, with a hint of cinnamon for warmth. Date bars are a timeless treat made from simple ingredients. Whether you call them date crumbles or matrimonial bars, they belong on any dainty tray. This version gives … Read more

If you love peppermint bark, you’ll want to make these peppermint bark brownies. They capture everything you adore about the classic holiday treat in a fudgy brownie: a rich chocolate base topped with creamy white chocolate peppermint frosting and finished with crushed candy canes! Fudgy Peppermint Bark Brownies Peppermint bark layers dark chocolate, white chocolate, … Read more

This mixed berry pie multiplies the flavor by using three kinds of berries. The filling is juicy and sweet without becoming runny, and you can make it year-round with fresh or frozen fruit. If good things come in threes, this triple-berry pie deserves a spot on your baking list. Strawberries, blueberries and raspberries combine to … Read more

Fluffy, moist vanilla cupcakes studded with mini chocolate chips and finished with a smooth chocolate buttercream. These chocolate chip cupcakes with chocolate frosting strike the perfect balance between vanilla and chocolate. The classic chocolate versus vanilla debate could go on forever, but these Chocolate Chip Cupcakes with Chocolate Frosting offer a delicious truce. Light, buttery … Read more

This French Toast Casserole with a cinnamon-sugar topping is tender and fluffy inside with a golden-brown top. It can be refrigerated overnight or baked right away for a crowd-pleasing breakfast. This recipe was originally posted October 2018 and updated June 8, 2020 with new photos and tips. If you enjoy French toast, you’ll love this … Read more

This buttery shortbread is filled with cranberries, pistachios and orange zest. It’s an easy slice-and-bake cookie perfect for the holidays. If you want a rich, flavorful shortbread, this cranberry pistachio version is ideal. Unlike plain shortbread that can sometimes taste bland, these cookies have a tender, buttery crumb with a pleasant crunch and bright holiday … Read more

Perfectly fluffy, super soft homemade cinnamon rolls finished with a silky vanilla glaze. This is a reliable, one-rise cinnamon roll recipe that yields tender, buttery buns every time. One of my New Year’s goals was to master homemade cinnamon rolls. There’s something irresistible about light, pillowy buns swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a … Read more

The softest, fluffiest buttermilk pancakes you can imagine. Golden edges, light centers, and built to soak up plenty of maple syrup — they’re perfect with fresh fruit! There should be a law against grocery shopping after a long Pinterest session. At least for me, it always leads to overconfidence in the kitchen and an overstocked … Read more