Every fall, I challenge myself to try at least one new cookie recipe. That's how I discovered these Maple Pecan Snickerdoodles. I love the flavor combination of maple and pecan year round, but there is something special about it during the fall. My favorite thing about this cookie is its delicate flavor. These don't overwhelm … Continue reading Maple Pecan Snickerdoodles
Desserts
Autumn Fruit and Nut Brittle
Let's put fall baking aside for today, and instead venture into the world of candy-making! This brittle celebrates the many autumn colors and flavors, like pumpkin seeds and dried cranberries, enrobed in crunchy, sweet candy. If the precision of making candy intimidates you, never fear! This was my first attempt at candy-making as well, and … Continue reading Autumn Fruit and Nut Brittle
Apple Crisp Cookie Cups
To continue our celebration of spiced apple during the fall, we're making Apple Crisp Cookie Cups! This recipe is the beautiful marriage of apple crisp and an oatmeal cookie, and it's sublime! The base cookie is slightly different than the oatmeal cookies I'm accustomed to, perfectly sweet and strong against the apples. I also recommend using … Continue reading Apple Crisp Cookie Cups
Spiced Apple Hand Pies
I have an confession. While I adore pumpkin everything during the fall, I love apples even more. That's right, I believe apples are the superior fall flavor to pumpkin. So while there is room for both in our household, today we're celebrating apple with all kinds of seasonal spices. This particular recipe also adds a … Continue reading Spiced Apple Hand Pies
Frosted Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Cookies
If I was limited to baking only one thing every fall, I would choose these cookies. They're my all-time favorite pumpkin indulgence every autumn season! It's also one of the recipes I share with neighbors each October to rave reviews! These were the result of combining two recipes on a whim. The cookie itself is … Continue reading Frosted Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Cookies
Quick and Easy Fall Pastries
Homemade is wonderful...when you have the time. But in certain cases, there is nothing wrong with a shortcut! This quick and easy fall dessert utilizes two of our favorite short-cut ingredients: frozen puff pastry and canned pie filling. Combined with a few other easy ingredients, these result in a quick and easy pastry filled with … Continue reading Quick and Easy Fall Pastries
Almond Joy Chia Pudding
What is your favorite candy? One of our preferred sweet treats is definitely Hershey's Almond Joy bars. The combination of milk chocolate, sweetened coconut, and almonds is delicious! However, this indulgence is off-limits to anyone following a sugar, gluten, and/or dairy-free diet. So we created this chia pudding, which takes the mouthwatering flavor of Almond … Continue reading Almond Joy Chia Pudding
Healthier Banana Applesauce Bread
For us, fall is baking season! There is something about the cozy weather and delicious seasonal flavors that have us in the kitchen making all the baked goodies! One of the easiest, fastest things to throw together is a quick bread. If you think tasty quick breads can't be a little healthier, this Banana Applesauce … Continue reading Healthier Banana Applesauce Bread
Good Ole Lemon Bars
For this week's Dessert Friday, we're going with a classic: Good Ole Lemon Bars! Composed of shortbread and custard, this is a good recipe to practice foundational baking skills. And the final product tastes so good, you'll have a dessert that will impress all your guests! Speaking of foundational baking skills, is anyone else as … Continue reading Good Ole Lemon Bars
Mainstay Signature Cowboy Cookies
Back to school week might be exciting, but it can also be stressful. Enter Signature Mainstay Cowboy cookies. Originally developed after an especially stressful day, while nursing a killer headache, I am certain these cookies have a special medicinal quality. This recipe was the result of ravaging my pantry in a stress-based sweet-tooth craving. I … Continue reading Mainstay Signature Cowboy Cookies
Mainstay Kitchen & Home 