Confession: I positively love to eat cake for breakfast, and especially coffee cake. Back in college, I became hooked on a certain cake that was only available for breakfast on the weekends, a recipe that included two rich yellow cake layers with a spicy pecan-streusel mixture nestled inside. It was pure heaven! Ever since those (long-ago)…
Desserts
Peanut Butter Toffee Turtle Cookie Recipe
Friends, today I am sharing what might possibly be the world’s most perfect, decadent cookie recipe. These peanut butter toffee turtle cookies have it all: a luscious peanut butter cookie layer studded with chocolate chips and bits of toffee, crowned with creamy caramel and a drizzle of dark chocolate. To say these are delicious just don’t…
Fours Candy Recipe (Chocolate-Dipped Salted Caramels)
Imagine a bite of a buttery homemade caramel candy studded with pecans, dipped in rich dark chocolate, and then dusted with a bit of finishing salt. Do I have your attention? (I thought so!) In my neck of the woods, these have always been known as Fours Candy, and today, I am going to pass…
Individual Fruit Pizzas #GiveBakery
When I was little, my mom would often surprise me with a freshly baked treat after I got home from school. Sitting down and eating those snacks together was such a great time to sit down together and fill her in on the details of my day. Now that I’m a mom, I like to…
The Perfect Chewy Granola Bars
With back-to-school time upon us, now is the time to start thinking about healthy, delicious snacks to pack in lunches or to serve kiddos for breakfast or as an after-school snack. For our family, no snack is a greater crowd-pleaser than chewy granola bars. My son Jack and I recently did a bit of experimenting…
Citrus Tea Bread
Add a bright pop of citrus flavor to your daily breakfast or snack routine by preparing a loaf of this lovely, easy-as-pie citrus tea bread. Topped with a bright citrus glaze and a gorgeous mixture of lemon and lime zest and sugar, this bread features a crumb that mimics the taste and texture of pound…
Cowboy Cookie Recipe (Chocolate, Oat and Coconut Cookies)
In my opinion, one can never have too many cookie recipes in their arsenal, so when I stumbled upon this recipe for Cowboy Cookies in an old cookbook that once belonged to my grandmother, I knew I had to give them a try. Am I ever glad I did! These cookies feature a dense, chewy…
Honey Bun Mini Loaves
On the lookout for a delicious recipe to give as gifts to teachers, neighbors and more? My honey bun mini loaves are just the ticket! Infused with cinnamon and nutmeg and drizzled with fragrant honey, this quick bread is perfect not only for breakfast, but also for dessert when served with a dollop of vanilla…
Decadent Brownie Trifle Recipe
With the advent of spring, entertaining season is about to hit full stride. This year, arm yourself with a new dessert recipe that is sure to be a hit at any cookout or pot luck: decadent brownie trifle! This dessert recipe features layers of brownies, rich chocolate pudding and sweet whipped cream, all sprinkled with…
Rainbow Surprise Sugar Cookies
Delight little ones in your life with delicious sugar cookies that contain a colorful surprise inside! These rainbow cookies feature a sweet, buttery sugar cookie crumb that is studded with a rainbow of fruit slice candies. These cookies are perfect for a St. Patrick’s Day theme, but they are delicious any day of the year!…