Rolled Sugar Cookies Recipe – This is the best sugar cookie recipe and the only one I use. Whenever you make these cookies for someone, be sure to bring along several copies of the recipe — you will be asked for it, I promise! Note: I make icing with confectioners’ sugar and milk. I make it … Read more
Imagine the cozy richness of pecan pie, but in a bite-sized, handheld form. These Mini Pecan Pie Cookie Cups combine buttery cookie dough with a gooey, nutty filling to create a dessert that feels like fall and tastes like a hug. It’s the kind of treat that disappears fast from holiday tables, cookie exchanges, or … Read more
Delicious Nutella Pastry Christmas Tree Recipe – This spectacular Nutella puff pastry Christmas tree is easier to make than you might think. Just follow this step-by-step recipe! Indulgent chocolate hazelnut spread is sandwiched between two layers of puff pastry, scored in all the right places then twisted to form tree branches. Ideal for Christmas parties and … Read more
There’s something undeniably nostalgic and comforting about a warm slice of gingerbread. It evokes memories of holidays, family dinners, and the irresistible aroma of spices wafting through the house. This Old-Fashioned Gingerbread Cake is our modern take on a timeless recipe—moist, richly spiced, and perfectly sweet. It’s a rustic treat that pairs beautifully with a … Read more
The BEST Reindeer Cookies Recipe – These reindeer cookies are really adorable! Children enjoy making and eating them. Add a red M&M® and make the Rudolph. Yield: 3 dozen Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened1 cup white sugar1 cup smooth peanut butter2 eggs1 teaspoon vanilla extract½ teaspoon salt3 cups all-purpose flour2 teaspoons baking soda72 small pretzel twists, … Read more
Christmas Wreath Cookies Recipe – These cornflake wreaths are easy cookies to make with the kids during the holidays. Once people try them, they can’t get enough! Yields: 3 dozen Ingredients waxed paper½ cup butter4 cups miniature marshmallows1 teaspoon green food coloring, or as needed½ teaspoon almond extract½ teaspoon vanilla extract4 cups cornflakes cereal1 (2.25 ounce) … Read more
Cinnamon Palmiers, also affectionately known as “elephant ears,” are a classic French-inspired pastry that turns simple puff pastry into delicate, crispy swirls of cinnamon-sugar goodness. They may look fancy and intricate, but they’re delightfully easy to make and require minimal ingredients. These flaky, golden cookies deliver crunch, warmth, and just the right amount of sweetness … Read more
If you’ve ever wanted to create a dessert that feels like a candy bar and cookie hybrid, with a perfect balance of salty, sweet, crunchy, and buttery in every single bite—these Saltine Chocolate Toffee Crunch Bars are it. This upgraded twist on the classic saltine cracker toffee recipe is everything your sweet tooth dreams of … Read more
There are few kitchen aromas as comforting and nostalgic as the warm, nutty scent of peanut butter cookies baking in the oven. These delightful treats are the embodiment of simplicity, joy, and indulgence all wrapped into one sweet little package. If you’re someone who enjoys the balance between chewy and crumbly textures, with a richness … Read more
Looking for a quick chocolate fix that doesn’t require turning on the oven? These No-Bake Chocolate Oats Cookies are your answer. They’re rich, chewy, chocolatey, peanut buttery, and loaded with wholesome oats—all made with simple ingredients in under 15 minutes. These cookies are a nostalgic throwback to bake sales and grandma’s kitchen, but we’ve updated … Read more