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I did not intend to disappear for so long! In early October I was putting the finishing touches on a cake that manages to incorporate 2.5 pounds of apples (perfect for people like me who show no self-control nor willingness to learn from the p…

Homemade Peppermint Oreos

During the holiday months, I bake A LOT of cookies. One of my favorite holiday flavor combinations is chocolate and peppermint. I love making Andes Mint Cookies, Peppermint Bark Chocolate Chip Cookies, Chocolate Peppermint Crunch Cookies, and Oreo Whit…

Vegan Chocolate Cookies

These decadent vegan chocolate cookies are a dream come true for chocolate lovers! This easy recipe uses two types of chocolate chips, cocoa powder, and a hint of vanilla and cinnamon to create soft, chewy, and flavorful cookies that the whole family w…

Chocolate Raspberry Cream Scones

No dry, bland scones here: these cream scones are tender and fluffy and ultra flavorful! This particular version has dark chocolate chunks and freeze-dried raspberries mixed in, but the base recipe is ultra flexible to accommodate whatever flavors you happen to be craving! Compared to their butter-based counterparts, cream scones are a cinch to whip […]

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Vegan Red Velvet Cookies

These decadent vegan red velvet cookies are crispy on the outside, soft and chewy inside, and have a rich chocolatey flavor you cannot resist! This recipe uses cocoa powder, white chocolate chips, and a hint of vanilla to give it a delightfully sweet t…

Vegan Matcha Cookies

Vegan matcha cookies are packed with matcha flavor and studded with sweet white chocolate chips. They’re irresistibly soft cookies that are chewy on the inside and have the perfect amount of crunch on the outside. Getting the matcha flavor right …

Vegan Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies

These vegan oatmeal chocolate chip cookies are soft, chewy, and irresistible. The warm combination of dark chocolate chips, rolled oats, vanilla, and cinnamon will have the whole family rushing to the cookie jar. Whether for a post-dinner dessert or an…

Nutella Hot Chocolate

A cozy mug of Nutella hot chocolate is quick and easy to make with 3 ingredients, full of the classic chocolate-hazelnut flavor we all love. Who else is ready to cozy up with a warm mug of Nutella hot chocolate? ♡ We’re settling in for a cold and rainy weekend ahead here in Kansas City, […]

Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies

These vegan chocolate chip cookies will make your mouth water! They are super chewy and soft on the inside, crispy on the outside, and do not require any fancy ingredients. Once you sink your teeth into one, you will certainly be back for more! Cookies…

5-Ingredient Snickers Chocolate Bark

Introducing our DREAM dessert for Halloween (and beyond)! A peanutty, caramelly, vegan chocolate bark studded with flaky salt. It’s like a sophisticated Snickers bar (!!), but words can’t prepare you for the magic of the first bite!
Even better? Minima…

Vegan Halloween Cookies

These fun vegan Halloween cookies are soft and chewy on the inside, crispy on the outside, and full of sweet flavor! Using creamy dark chocolate chips, colorful M&M candies, and Dutch cocoa powder, they are a chocolate lover’s dream. Serve th…

Chocolate Monster Cookies

Monster Cookies are one of my all-time favorite cookies (I also love monster cookie bars and monster cookie energy balls). The classic monster cookies are packed with peanut butter, oats, chocolate chips, and M&M’s. So much goodness in one co…

Sesame Chocolate Rye Breakfast Cookies

You have my permission to give me any and all side-eye for suggesting cookies for breakfast, but, hear me out: what if sometimes, just occasionally, we had them for that first morning meal? Because while I don’t eat cookies every day first thing,…

Our 7 Favorite Brownie Recipes

Brownies are the LeBron James of desserts. Similar to how nobody can pinpoint exactly what position the Los Angeles Laker plays, brownies lack a clear dessert designation: Are they cookies? Cakes? Fudge? Who’s to say. Of course, nobody really cares. Br…

Chocolate Raspberry Mousse Cake

This gorgeous layered dessert features a brownie-like chocolate cake, luscious chocolate raspberry jam, and a light and fluffy raspberry and ruby chocolate mousse all enrobed in a stunningly shiny dark chocolate mirror glaze. The only thing more gorgeous than a super shiny glaze are the distinct layers inside that reveal themselves with every slice. Thank […]

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Chocolate Salami—Our Favorite Plant-Based Meat

My best advice for anyone seeking a crowd-pleasing chocolate dessert that requires no baking, minimal technique, and primarily pantry ingredients: Turn to meat. More specifically, cured, mold-encased meat secured with twine. You’re reading this correct…

Salted Butter Chocolate Sauce

When it comes to baking and desserts, one doesn’t necessarily think of salt as a flavor. But more and more, I keep considering, and reconsidering, the role that salt plays in just about everything I bake. And because I keep both salted and unsalted butter on hand – I can’t imagine my morning toast without a little salted butter spread over the top – I’ll…

Oreo Brownies

My One Bowl Brownies are the perfect brownie recipe. I make them ALL of the time. But whenever I am feeling extra, I make Oreo Brownies. They are EXTRA delicious! The brownies are rich, fudgy, and filled with chopped up Oreo cookies. The brownie recipe…

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