The fall holidays, aka Baking Season, can be very hard to navigate for anyone with a gluten intolerance. So many delicious seasonal treats are wheat flour-based, and let's admit it, their gluten-free counterparts just aren't very good. So I've gone on the hunt for some truly delicious seasonal gluten-free treats, starting with this tasty bake … Continue reading Pumpkin Apple Breakfast Bake (Gluten Free, Low Sugar)
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(Small Batch) Double Chocolate Banana Muffins
I have a small family, so I am very grateful to all the bakers out there developing small batch recipes! Recipes resulting in dozens of cookies, cupcakes, and muffins can be daunting and dangerous to a household of only two people trying to eat healthy! One of my favorite small batch recipe developers is Christina … Continue reading (Small Batch) Double Chocolate Banana Muffins
UPDATED Brown Butter Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Cookies
Remember this delicious recipe for Brown Butter Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Cookies? The complexity of the brown butter and cinnamon elevate the flavors beyond that of a typical chocolate chip cookie, and it has been my go-to chocolate chip cookie ever since I discovered it. Until today, when I came across Bigger Bolder Baking's recipe for … Continue reading UPDATED Brown Butter Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Cookies
Soft Lemon Blueberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies
I'm tempted to name these Uglies, because they are. Visually ugly, that is. But don't, for one moment, convince you that these cookies aren't absolutely mouthwatering! The one descriptor I use the most with these cookies is fresh. No extracts, nothing artificial. These are loaded with lemon zest, lemon juice, and fresh blueberries, and you … Continue reading Soft Lemon Blueberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie Butter Cookies
Have you ever made cookies with cookie butter? It seems circular, but I'm here to tell you, it is positively inspired! These chewy, chocolatey oatmeal cookies take cookie butter to a whole new level. These cookies might just be your new favorite! If you're not yet familiar with cookie butter, allow me to introduce you. … Continue reading Chocolate Oatmeal Cookie Butter Cookies
Homemade Hamburger Buns
Grilled burgers are an essential part of summer....and every other season, as well! But what do you do when you go to the store to buy hamburger buns, and they're sold out? All is not lost! Because delicious, moist, buttery hamburger buns aren't difficult to make at home. But I should warn you: once you … Continue reading Homemade Hamburger Buns
Russian Tea Cakes
These little nutty shortbread cookies are found in several different cultures throughout the world. In Russia, they're made with hazelnuts and called Tea Cakes. In Mexico, they're made with almonds and called Wedding Cookies. In the Southern USA, they're made with pecans and called Pecan Sandies. And sometimes, usually at the holidays, they're simply referred … Continue reading Russian Tea Cakes
Sugar Plum Cream Cheese Danish
The only thing I like more than Starbucks' Sugar Plum Danish during the holiday season is the freedom to make it at home all throughout the year, using cleaner ingredients, and for much cheaper! I'm including two different options: one using premade puff pastry from the grocery store, and the other for those who wish … Continue reading Sugar Plum Cream Cheese Danish
Spiced Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
My husband's favorite desserts are carrot cake and cookies. So when I saw this fun marriage of both sweets, I had to make them! They taste just like traditional carrot cake, complete with drizzled cream cheese frosting on top. TIP: If you love nuts in your carrot cake, add toasted walnuts! But be sure to … Continue reading Spiced Carrot Cake Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting
Butter Pecan Cake with Pecan Cream Cheese Frosting
One of my dad's favorite flavors is butter pecan, and for good reason! So when I came across these recipes online, I knew I had to make it for Father's Day. If you enjoy the butteryness and crunchy pecan flavor of Butter Pecan ice cream, you'll really enjoy this cake! TIP: Don't skip toasting your … Continue reading Butter Pecan Cake with Pecan Cream Cheese Frosting
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