Have you ever wondered, “What is cream of tartar?“ Whether you’re making a mile-high meringue or classic snickerdoodles, this powdery staple is a secret weapon in the kitchen. In this guide, I’m breaking down exactly what it is, why you need it, and, most importantly, the best cream of tartar substitutes for those “oops, I’m…
If you have ever been caught scraping the bowl after making a batch of cookies, this recipe is for you. This edible sugar cookie dough is specifically designed to be eaten raw, giving you that nostalgic, buttery flavor without any of the risks. It is a quick, no-bake treat that satisfies your sweet tooth in…
Cranberry Pistachio Butter Cookies are a slice and bake shortbread-like cookie that’s buttery, crunchy, and melts in your mouth. This classic cookie recipe is filled with dried cranberries and chopped pistachios for the perfect holiday cookie recipe! I’ve become the Butter Cookie Queen, what with my Classic Butter Cookies recipe being so popular and my…
Chai Butter Cookies are an easy slice-and-bake cookie with warm chai spices. They’re crunchy with crumbly soft centers and they are perfectly spiced. These have become our favorite fall and winter cookie recipe! Ever since I made Taylor Swift’s Chai Cookies I’ve been obsessed with chai spices. I’m not a huge tea fan, so I…
Buttery, crunchy, melt in your mouth Pecan Butter Cookies are the perfect slice-and-bake Christmas cookie. With toasted nuts and my delicious butter cookie recipe you can’t go wrong! I am obsessed with basic plain old Butter Cookies. These delicious cookies remind me of those Danish Butter Cookies that come in the blue tin (but better):…
An Eras Tour Charcuterie Board is the perfect way to make the whole place shimmer! Layer snacks from every era and your board will never go out of style. The colors and flavors of a mix of fruit, crackers, cheese, and sweets will feel like a dazzling haze of deliciousness. You’ll feel like it’s been…
Peanut Butter Pumpkin Fudge is an easy fudge recipe. The combination sounds strange but it really works!! This no-fail fudge recipe needs to be on your baking list this fall. Peanut butter and pumpkin totally belong together. I was skeptical too, until I made this bread. Ever since then I’ve been a total fanatic and…
Snowball cookies are the classic cookie recipe you can make in one bowl, freeze for weeks, and roll in as much powdered sugar as your heart desires. They’re buttery, soft, crumbly, melt-in-your-mouth, and downright irresistable. In this guide I’m going to teach you everything you need to know, from the classic snowball cookie recipe to…
These are Pistachio Cranberry Snowballs – a new version of snowball cookies. Instead of pecans or walnuts I added pistachios and dried cranberries for the perfect holiday cookie recipe. I have been making snowball cookies (AKA Russian Tea Cookies, Wedding Cookies, or Butter Balls) for over 30 years. They’re one of our family favorite Christmas…
Vanilla Cream Wafers are a delicious little cookie sandwich that’s crispy and perfectly sweet with a buttercream filling. These are the best little Christmas cookie – so easy to make too. I first saw a variation of this recipe on social media and I was intrigued to try them. Vanilla Cream Wafers are little cookie…
How to make the perfect easy cheese board: This is a how to make a simple charcuterie board for beginners post; learn the basics of what to include and how to make a beautiful appetizer centerpiece. I have been making charcuterie boards since before it was cool – we used to make them for Friday…
Hot Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats are the classic cereal treat with hot cocoa mix added (and, of course, extra marshmallows). Gooey, chocolatey, these are done in under 20 minutes. Rice Krispie Treats are one of my favorite easy no bake treats! I have so many flavors for you to choose from (from peanut butter to…
Easy Lemon Fudge has just 2 ingredients and has so much lemon flavor. If you want fudge and you want it fast and easy – make this 2 ingredient fudge recipe! Once I discovered two ingredient fudge I never went back! This fudge is SO simple and easy to make and has so much lemon…
Parmesan Roasted Brussels Sprouts are one of my favorite side dishes! They’re tender and crispy around the edges and flavored with Parmesan cheese. Learn how to roast Brussels sprouts the right way, so they come out perfect every time! If you think you’re not a fan of Brussels sprouts, then you’ve never had them roasted.…
Love cake batter flavor? Make my Christmas Cake Batter Cookies instead of buying the ones at the pink bakery – these are a copycat recipe and are even better than those! Soft sugar cookies with a cake batter frosting, all dressed up with holiday colors! I love making Crumbl copycat recipes, like the pink sugar…
This Peppermint Bark recipe is so easy to make at home! Layered peppermint bark has milk chocolate or semi-sweet chocolate between layers of white chocolate and peppermint pieces. Skip buying this candy and learn how to make peppermint bark yourself! I love peppermint bark almost too much – it’s such a delicious holiday treat. Some…
Taylor Swift Chai Cookies are delicate and soft and perfectly chai spiced with a cinnamon frosting. Whether or not you’re a Taylor Swift fan you MUST try making Chai Sugar Cookies because they’re SO delicious. I am a ginormous Taylor Swift fan and I’ve been loving making recipes that tie into her songs (like a…
Pomegranate Margaritas are sweet, tart, and perfect for a party (or a Friday night). The combination of the lime, orange, and pomegranate juice makes a delicious cocktail! I got the idea to make these margaritas after watching The Season I Turned Pretty. Belly gets smashed on these fruity drinks in season one and I couldn’t…
Chewy Brown Sugar Cookies are one of the best cookie recipes I’ve ever made. They’re soft with crisp edges and a delicious flavor thanks to all the brown sugar in the recipe! These are the perfect base cookie dough too and are so delicious. I used to frequent a cookie shop that had a cookie…
Cookies and Cream Cookies are so easy to make from scratch! These cookies are chewy and soft with crunchy edges and are FULL of Oreos and white chocolate chips. I absolutely love Oreos in every form, from eating them as is to turning them into an Oreo pie crust or adding them to brownies. I’ve…
Peanut Butter Cereal Bars are an easy no bake treat dressed up for Christmas. They’re made with crispy rice cereal, peanut butter, corn syrup, and a rich peanut butter chocolate frosting. These no bake bars are chewy, crunchy, and perfect all year long, but we make them dressed up for Christmas with holiday sprinkles on…
Orange Sweet Rolls are fluffy and gooey and dripping with orange frosting. This is a classic cinnamon roll recipe with fluffy dough and cinnamon filling, but there is orange flavor in every bite, including the delicious frosting. To me, nothing says comfort more than a cinnamon roll. They remind me of family gatherings, birthdays, cozy…
Pumpkin Cupcakes are the perfect fall cupcake recipe, especially when you top them with the best cream cheese frosting! They’re soft, moist, and easy to make. Skip the pie and make these cupcakes instead! It always seems like pumpkin bread gets all the attention during the fall, so I am here today to tell you…
Pumpkin Crisp is basically a pumpkin crumble pie without the crust – it’s got a creamy pumpkin pie filling with a crunchy thick crumble topping. It’s the perfect fall dessert with pumpkin spices and cinnamon and will become a favorite for sure. I have so many pumpkin recipes and sometimes I struggle to come up…
Mini Pecan Pies have everything I love about a classic pecan pie: a flaky crust, gooey sweet filling and plenty of crunchy pecans, but they’re baked in a muffin tin so they’re easier to serve and eat. You can make them truly bite sized in a mini muffin pan or a little larger in a…
