Chewy molasses cookies are richly flavored with molasses and warm spices. These old-fashioned cookies are the perfect recipe to add to your holiday baking list!
Even though Thanksgiving still isn’t for another week, my mind is already on Christmas cookies. Maybe it’s because Thanksgiving is so late this year, or maybe it’s just because we could all use a little holiday cheer these days.
Either way, I refuse to apologize for the cookie recipes I’ve got coming up in the next few weeks.
The first time I shared these soft, chewy molasses cookies was when I was pregnant with Elle. Fast forward to now and life has changed a whole lot (I’m a mom of 2 now, for starters), but this recipe is still at the top of my favorites list.
There’s just something about that crunchy sugar coating and old-fashioned molasses flavor that makes me swoon year after year.
A buttery crust and a layer of gooey caramel studded with pecans and chocolate chips make these caramel pecan bars one irresistible dessert.
I first made these caramel pecan bars almost 10 years ago. They were one of the first things I baked after moving into our old house, and the recipe still holds a special place in my heart.
And why wouldn’t it? We love both caramel and pecans around here – my salted caramel sauce and candied pecans are two of my very favorite things. So a recipe that combines the two ingredients is sure to be a hit.
Classic pecan bars are always a favorite around the holidays. But these caramel pecan bars change things up a bit and give the old standby a twist that I think you’ll love.
I have a feeling you’re gonna want to whip these up for all of your cookie exchanges this year.
Richly spiced pumpkin bread is layered with a pumpkin cream cheese mixture and whipped topping in this easy and delicious pumpkin trifle. Garnish with chopped pecans and a drizzle of caramel sauce for a beautiful Thanksgiving dessert!
Thanksgiving is just a couple of weeks away, which means we have plenty of time to squeeze in one last pumpkin recipe before we start thinking ahead to cranberry recipes and peppermint recipes, right?
But this year I think we should all consider branching out and including this gorgeous pumpkin trifle on our dessert tables. It’s easy to make, is make-ahead friendly, and is absolutely delicious.
Made with cocoa powder and melted chocolate, this chocolate buttercream frosting is light and fluffy with a rich chocolate flavor. You’ll never go back to store-bought frosting again!
One of the most popular recipes on this site is my homemade buttercream frosting. It’s easy to make and the frosting is super fluffy and delicious. It’s got hundreds and hundreds of 5-star reviews for a reason!
And one of the most common questions I get asked is how to turn that gorgeous vanilla buttercream into a chocolate buttercream frosting.
I’ve played around with a few different methods over the years, from adding a few tablespoons of cocoa powder to mixing in some melted chocolate. But I finally nailed the perfect chocolate buttercream.
This recipe uses two forms of chocolate – cocoa powder and melted chocolate – for double the chocolatey goodness. The flavor is super rich but the texture is just as light and fluffy as the original.
It’s the perfect frosting for any chocolate lover!
Your favorite sweet rolls just got even better and more adorable! These mini cinnamon rolls pack all of the flavor you love into a miniature size, perfect for special occasions and holiday brunches.
When you have kids, especially girls, you learn to love miniature stuff real quick. And that includes mini foods.
After all, who wants a full-size stack of buttermilk pancakes when you could make tiny silver-dollar-size pancakes for your little one?
Bring on the holiday nostalgia with these homemade candied almonds! With notes of cinnamon and vanilla, these sweet, crunchy almonds will fill your home with the aroma of sugar and spices and remind you of Christmas shopping trips at the mall.
If you grew up in the ’80s and ’90s, you know that the mall was the place to hang out. Even before we could drive, our parents were dropping us off at the mall for several hours each weekend.
The Christmas season was always the best: the decorations, watching the families wait in line for photos with Santa, and the heavenly aroma of candied nuts wafting through the air.
There was usually an assortment of nuts to choose from, with candied pecans being the most popular and almonds coming in second. And they were always packaged in those cute little cones!
The smell of freshly roasted candied nuts never fails to unlock some core adolescent memories for me.
My dad loves any type of nut. Cashews, pecans, macadamias, he’ll pretty much nosh on anything you put in front of him, but almonds are probably his favorite.
So as you can imagine, these sugary, cinnamon almonds are his version of snack-time bliss.
Luckily, whether you still have a mall in your area or not, you can easily get your hands on those classic candied almonds by whipping them up at home. The process is really simple and as a little bonus, the sweet blend of vanilla and almonds will fill your house with an amazing scent.
Trust me, after one whiff of the cinnamon-and-vanilla goodness, your family will be hanging out in the kitchen just waiting for these babies to cool down enough to start eating them.
Rotisserie chicken, orzo, and veggies are paired with a bright, lemony broth in this lemon chicken orzo soup. This easy soup will add a bit of brightness to a cold, dreary day.
It’s soup season!
Every year I get excited for colder weather because it means I can bust out my soup pot and make one of my very favorite foods: soup!
This lemon chicken orzo soup is one that adds a little bit of sunshine into a gloomy fall or winter day. It’s loaded with chicken, veggies, and plenty of lemon and dill for tons and tons of flavor.
As an added bonus, it comes together pretty quickly, so it’s a great recipe to make on a weeknight when you’re low on time and energy.
Moist, perfectly spiced pumpkin muffins are filled with sweetened cream cheese and topped with brown-sugar streusel. Enjoy these pumpkin cream cheese muffins for a fall breakfast or sweet afternoon snack.
Even though it’s nearly Halloween and Thanksgiving and Christmas are right around the corner, I’m not ready to let go of fall yet.
It’s been an unseasonably warm fall here, so even though I’m glad it probably won’t be snowing for trick-or-treating tomorrow, I am hoping we get some more crisp fall days before we head on into the holiday season and winter.
Grab a bag of your favorite apples and head into the kitchen with these 50+ apple recipes for your most delicious fall yet! From breakfast to dinner to dessert, make something for everyone with your favorite fall fruit.
Long-time MBA readers will know how much I love pumpkin recipes this time of year. But pumpkin isn’t my only fall love – these days, I’m every bit as obsessed with apple recipes!
There’s just something really fun and special about heading to the apple orchard with your family, picking a bunch of apples, and coming home to make something delicious with them.
If you’ve just gotten back from the orchard and have a bunch of apples or a gallon of cider you aren’t sure what to do with, you’ve come to the right place.
I’ve gathered up 50+ of the best apple recipes to make the most of your fall harvest. From breakfast and dessert to drinks and savory recipes, keep on reading to find a little something for everyone.
Chocolate chip pumpkin bread is loaded with warm spices, pumpkin and – of course – chocolate chips! This delicious recipe will become a family favorite in no time.
I am a big fan of recipes that you can bake and share with others.
Quick breads that make 2 loaves are also perfect for sharing. It’s easy to keep one loaf for your family to enjoy and wrap up the second one for a friend or neighbor or your kiddo’s teacher.
