Happy Thursday, Reader. For spring and Easter baking, I'm making tweaks to some of my existing recipes to dress them up for the season, and I wanted to share two types of cookies with you. 🪺 Up first are my big batch chocolate chip cookies. They're in rotation whenever I need a classic dessert for a crowd. Yielding 40 cookies, it's a good option that's quick to whip up, and any leftovers will freeze well for three months in an airtight container. To theme this recipe with Easter, I swapped in...
2 days ago • 1 min read
Happy Sunday, Reader. Spring has sprung, and with Easter just a week away, here's a fun and timely seasonal bake. Last Monday, I had a blast sharing my Easter bunny sugar cookies on Fox5 DC. These are the cookies I reach for every spring when I want something festive but not too fussy. Plus, they're perfect if you're baking with kids or short on time. Here's why they work so well: No-chill dough so you can decorate and eat these sooner rather than later Buttercream frosting instead of royal...
6 days ago • 1 min read
Happy first day of spring, Reader! If you're ready to shake off the winter blues, these lemon blueberry cookies are calling your name. They're bright, tender (think: scone/cake-like), and packed with juicy fresh blueberries—basically spring in cookie form. Recipe highlights No chill time required Triple lemon flavor (zest, juice, and extract) Soft, slightly cakey texture Fresh blueberries in every bite 🫐 Bake a Batch ⬇️ And see the cookies come together here: They're simple enough for an...
15 days ago • 1 min read
Happy Saturday, Reader! If childhood nostalgia had a flavor, it would be these Funfetti Oreo cookies. The cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with rainbow sprinkles and chocolate Oreo pieces. Recipe highlights Ready in about 30 minutes (no need to chill your dough) A buttery, sprinkle-studded dough with crushed Oreos A bit of almond extract that makes the “birthday cake” flavor shine 🥳 Make a Batch With over 1,000 shares on Pinterest, see what the hype is all about! ⬇️ And see the cookies...
28 days ago • 1 min read
Happy baking! Happy Saturday, Reader! ❄️ With the Winter Olympics upon us (and snowy weather in the DC forecast), these chocolate chip cut out sugar cookies are a fitting baking project this weekend. Earlier this month, I even got to decorate them on Virginia This Morning — live on-air! I picked this recipe because it’s simple, reliable, and forgiving, which is exactly what you want when TV cameras are watching. 😄 The snowflake design To recreate this look, pipe buttercream in lines across...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Happy baking! Happy Friday, Reader! If you still need something sweet for your Valentine, I've got you covered! As the final part of my series for Valentine's Day treats, I'm sharing an easy no-bake dessert you could make for your Valentine or Galentine (if the latter is unfamiliar, Leslie Knope can explain). 💘 Beyond flavor, what I love most about this recipe is that it has just four ingredients. So without further ado — chocolate mascarpone mousse! It's mousse-like in texture but skips some...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Happy baking! Friday junior is here, Reader! As part of my Valentine's Day series, I'm spotlighting two of my favorite recipes on the site that would be a hit this weekend. My raspberry almond cupcakes and raspberry chocolate Bundt cake are perfect for the holiday, especially if raspberry is more your style than strawberry. Let's start with the cake... The best part? You don’t need a mixer to make any of it. The chocolate cake batter comes together with a bowl and whisk, and the same is true...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Happy baking! Happy Wednesday, Reader. With Valentine's Day coming on Saturday, I'm sharing some of the recipes you've been loving most this month. Strawberry has been the common theme in your site visits, so I've got a themed round-up for you here. 🍓 Click any recipe or image below to get baking this week. Chocolate Cake with Strawberry Filling - As my site's top recipe for two years in a row, this layer cake is a special one. The flavor of chocolate alongside roasted strawberries is truly...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Happy baking! Hello to the weekend and you, Reader. As we head into Super Bowl weekend and Olympics watch parties, my big batch chocolate chip cookies with brown butter are a great treat to have on hand. 🍪 This recipe has been in rotation in my family for over a decade, and it's also the most-visited cookie on my site for more than a year! With rich flavor, melty chocolate chunks, and about 40 cookies in every batch, it’s no surprise they're a favorite. Quick Highlights You don’t need to...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read