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Mini Biscoff Cookie Butter Cheesecakes

November 3, 2022 by Allison Ferraro 2 Comments

Mini cheesecake topped with a drizzle of cookie butter on top of a pile of biscoff cookies.

These mini cookie butter cheesecakes with Biscoff cookie crust combine the delightful spiced flavor of speculoos with rich and creamy cheesecake for the ultimate cookie butter-lover's indulgence! If you're the kind of person who loves cookie butter so much that you could eat it with a spoon, then Let's be friends. 😉 You need this...

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How to Fix Flat Cookies

October 8, 2022 by Allison Ferraro 2 Comments

A thin, flat chocolate chip cookie on a gray surface.

If your cookies are falling flat and driving you nuts, these cookie baking tips are here to save the day! Avoid these common cookie baking mistakes to help you bake cookies that turn out nice and thick instead of thin. Plus, if your cookies do turn out thin, I'll show you how to fix flat...

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Halloween Dirt Cups

September 19, 2022 by Allison Ferraro Leave a Comment

Dirt pudding cup in a glass jar topped with a white chocolate spiderweb and M&M spider.

These Halloween Dirt Cups put a spooky spin on nostalgic dirt dessert pudding cups! Made with homemade chocolate pudding and crushed Oreo cookies - and topped with creepy crawly M&M bugs - kids of all ages are going to love these individually-portioned Halloween treats. With two toddlers under age 5 in the house, I feel...

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Soft Pumpkin Cookies with Cream Cheese Frosting

August 25, 2022 by Allison Ferraro Leave a Comment

Overhead view of bitten cookie on a gray surface.

These easy-to-make, spiced-to-perfection, soft pumpkin cookies with cream cheese frosting pumpkins are about to be your new favorite fall cookie! These soft pumpkin cookies just shot to the top of my list of favorite fall cookies. If you live for soft cookies and you love all things pumpkin and spice, then I know you'll agree!...

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Mini Blueberry Muffins

July 6, 2022 by Allison Ferraro Leave a Comment

Stack of mini muffins on a metal plate.

These mini blueberry muffins made with sour cream and lemon zest are moist, flavorful, and completely irresistible. Blueberry muffins are a breakfast staple, and these lemony blueberry muffins are an instant hit! The perfectly moist, subtly citrusy mini muffins are packed with fresh blueberries. They're an ideal weekend breakfast treat and also excellent for on-the-go...

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Baking with Toddlers: Tips & Recipes

June 22, 2022 by Allison Ferraro 2 Comments

Toddler hand reaching for a brownie.

Whether you're nervously excited to begin baking with your toddler or you've given it a go with less-than-enjoyable results, know that under the right circumstances, using some helpful tips, and with an easy, kid-friendly recipe baking with a toddler can be fun and memorable for both of you. Let me show you how! If the...

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Homemade Bronuts (Brownie Donuts)

June 13, 2022 by Allison Ferraro 3 Comments

Decorated bronuts on a blue surface.

Brownie lovers, say hello to your new favorite indulgence: homemade bronuts! Decadent brownies meet rich, chocolatey baked donuts in this ultimate chocolate lovers dessert mashup! What are bronuts? As the name suggests, this deliciously rich and chocolatey treat is what happens when brownie meets donut. Bronuts are not merely round brownies. They combine the deep...

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How to Grate Carrots for Carrot Cake

March 30, 2022 by Allison Ferraro 1 Comment

Box grater and peeled carrot on a wooden cutting board.

This article includes everything you need to know about how to quickly and easily grate carrots using a box grater or food processor for baking carrot cake. Carrots are obviously a key ingredient in carrot cake, but did you know that they add both flavor AND moisture to baked goods? Choosing fresh carrots and grating...

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How to Melt White Chocolate in the Microwave or on the Stove

February 21, 2022 by Allison Ferraro 9 Comments

Melted white chocolate in a double boiler.

Whether you're wanting to dip strawberries or decorate desserts with a drizzle, this post will teach you everything you need to know about how to melt white chocolate. From the best types of chocolate for melting to the most reliable melting methods to troubleshooting tips, I've got you covered! Raise your hand if you've ever...

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Shortbread Linzer Cookies with Raspberry Jam

December 20, 2021 by Allison Ferraro 3 Comments

Close-up view of shortbread cookies dusted with powdered sugar.

Shortbread linzer cookies are a simple and delicious alternative to traditional linzer cookies. These small batch cookies are made with just 6 simple ingredients that you probably already have in your pantry. Plus, these cookie sandwiches are made without almond flour, so they're nut-free. Linzer cookies are right up there with gingerbread cookies and sugar...

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