Learn how to make the best strawberry buttercream frosting. This frosting uses fresh or frozen berries and becomes extra creamy with a genuine strawberry flavor. It pipes beautifully on cakes and cupcakes and pairs wonderfully with vanilla, strawberry or chocolate cake. This post was updated March 24, 2023 with new photos and recipe tips This … Read more

Easy Holiday Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars combine classic chocolate chip cookie dough with red and green M&M’s, chocolate chips, and crunchy pretzel pieces for a perfectly sweet-and-salty holiday treat. These bars are soft and chewy like your favorite cookie, but faster—there’s no chilling time required. Skip scooping individual cookies and bake a pan of these … Read more

Take classic blondies up a notch by stuffing them with Golden Oreos. These bars are chewy, soft, extra-thick, and perfect if you prefer vanilla to chocolate. You’ll get rich butter‑vanilla flavor, crunchy Oreo texture, and melty white chocolate chips. If you love over-the-top desserts but want something vanilla-forward, these Golden Oreo blondies fit the bill. … Read more

Get ready, caramel lovers — these chocolate cupcakes with caramel frosting are for you. They begin with moist, tender chocolate cupcakes that have a rich but balanced chocolate flavor. Each cupcake is topped with a creamy, fluffy salted caramel buttercream that’s dreamy and indulgent. There’s a well-known cupcake shop in Seattle called Cupcake Royale. They … Read more

If you want a quick, easy breakfast or a grab-and-go snack, these Mini Chocolate Banana Blender Muffins fit the bill. Made in a blender and baked in a mini muffin tin, they’re moist, chocolatey, and full of banana flavor. Rolled oats add texture while mini chocolate chips give a melty, fun finish. This Mini Chocolate … Read more

These thin, crispy chocolate chip cookies have a caramel-like flavor, a hint of sea salt, and perfectly golden edges. If you like paper-thin cookies with crisp edges and a slight crunch, you’ll love these. This post was updated April 6, 2024 with new photos and a slightly revised recipe for perfectly crispy, paper-thin cookies. Everyone … Read more

This Homemade Oreo Snowflake Cookie recipe reimagines the classic Oreo as a softer, intensely chocolate cookie finished with a vanilla bean glaze. These cookies are ideal for holiday trays, cookie exchanges, or any time you want a festive stamped cookie—swap the cookie stamps to adapt them for other seasons. Table of Contents How to Make … Read more

Buttery shortbread, creamy peanut butter filling and chocolate on top make these peanut butter shortbread bars impossible to resist. They’re essentially a peanut butter cup with a shortbread cookie base. These bars are similar to millionaire’s shortbread — or a caramel slice — except the middle layer is a sweet, creamy peanut butter filling rather … Read more

You will never want to go back to store-bought once you try these Homemade Peppermint Patties. They feature a creamy, chilled peppermint center that’s dipped in rich melted chocolate. Simple to make and delightful to eat, these patties are perfect year-round and store well in the freezer. Chocolate and mint is one of my favorite … Read more

These chocolate cheesecake bars are smooth, creamy and decadent. With a crunchy Oreo cookie crust and optional chocolate ganache topping, this version is easier than a traditional cheesecake and perfect for sharing. This recipe was updated November 13, 2024 with new photos, recipe tips and an optional chocolate ganache topping. The Best Chocolate Cheesecake Bars … Read more