Perfectly soft & moist Cranberry Orange Loaf finished with a bright orange glaze. Add this loaf to your holiday baking list! This recipe was originally published on November 17th, 2015 and updated on November 1st, 2016. When is it too early to begin holiday baking? Last year I left everything until the weekend before Christmas … Read more

One Bowl Chocolate Zucchini Bread—a longtime favorite that’s simple to make and perfect for sharing. This easy recipe yields two moist, chocolatey loaves loaded with freshly grated zucchini, warming spices, and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Keep one loaf and gift the other to a friend, neighbor, or coworker. Table of Contents Ingredients Can I Freeze Grated … Read more

These almond crescent cookies are buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread-style cookies with a bright almond flavor. Lightly dusted with powdered sugar, they’re ideal for a holiday cookie tray or a morning coffee any time of year. Almond crescent cookies are essentially shortbread with part of the flour replaced by almond flour, shaped into small crescents and baked … Read more

This melt-in-your-mouth Small Lemon Cream Cheese Pound Cake is a smaller version of the original lemon pound cake but just as delicious. Baked in a 6-cup bundt pan, this tender, ultra-moist cake combines butter, cream cheese, fresh lemon juice, and lemon zest for a bright, tangy flavor. Finish it with a dusting of powdered sugar … Read more

Delicious cookie flavor without turning on the oven. These Chewy Oatmeal Cookie Granola Bars are simple to make, contain no refined sugars, and are completely guilt free! Last week we enjoyed an unexpected stretch of warm weather—sunny, humid, and decidedly summer-like even though it’s still early spring. I loved the sunshine, but it also reminded … Read more

Chocolate Vanilla Layered Rice Krispie Treats — a delicious mashup of the classic and chocolate Rice Krispie treats, layered together for a gooey, chocolatey, and nostalgic treat. Perfect when you can’t decide between the two, these bars combine a chocolate rice krispie base, a melted marshmallow middle, and the original rice krispie layer on top. … Read more

These peanut butter oatmeal cookies are soft and chewy, packed with peanut butter flavor and a satisfying oat texture. This quick, no-chill dough yields cookies with slightly crisp edges and tender centers—perfect for peanut butter lovers. This post was updated June 22, 2022 with new photos and recipe tips. The recipe itself has not changed. … Read more

Say hello to your next must-make muffin recipe—Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Muffins! These soft, fluffy muffins are packed with chocolate chips and finished with a crunchy, crackly top from a light sprinkle of sparkling sugar. Easy to prepare, they’re an ideal treat to share with family, friends, or neighbors. Table of Contents Ingredients Substitutions How … Read more

These coconut cupcakes with lime buttercream frosting pack three layers of coconut flavor into tender, buttery cupcakes. They’re finished with a light, fluffy lime buttercream and a sprinkle of toasted coconut — a perfect tropical treat. When you want a cupcake that tastes like summer, warm sun and beachy vibes, these Coconut Cupcakes with Lime … Read more

These Classic Cream Puffs are a delightful year‑round treat that will impress at any gathering. Light, airy choux shells are baked to a pale golden brown and filled with a simple chocolate whipped cream, then finished with a dusting of powdered sugar. Tender on the inside and crisp on the outside, they’re as delicious as … Read more