Back in the day I was a nanny for two sweet girls. Most days after school we found ourselves in the kitchen mixing up a treat. With the winter weather brewing outside there was nothing better than a warm oven, tasty dough, and some good ol’ kitchen conversation about homework, boys, and the upcoming Christmas …
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Who doesn’t love homemade chocolate chip cookies? I have one better….homemade whole-wheat banana chocolate chip cookies. They are delicious and a healthier version of an old classic. I add the baked bananas to the recipe to add moisture and a natural sweetness to the cookies. I must admit I used to make the ones that come …
Let’s just put it out there. I clearly love peanut butter. My heart goes out to all those who have peanut allergies because I bake with peanut butter A LOT! Sorry, today is another peanut butter dessert – Homemade Nutter Butter Cookies. Cookies were my first baking love all the way back to age three. …
It’s time for another decadent dessert – Pretzel Crusted Double Chocolate Caramel Cookies. With all my baking lately, my family is starting to get in on the action. Before they were all about the eating, but now they are helping me choose what to come up with next. While I was visiting my family last …
I’ve got myself in a little baking bonanza right now. To be honest, I’m always the Baking Betty but I just haven’t shared that with you until recently. I’ve always joked with my family that the only way I’m going to look skinnier is to make them all fat around me. Hmmmm. Maybe that’s exactly what …
It’s my favorite time of year! Holiday baking time is HERE! A full two months of baking all the things from cookies to breads to brownies. I will be sharing many recipes with you over the next couple months and today we are all about the chocolate and peppermint flavors. This copycat Crumbl Peppermint Bark …
If you love Twix candy bars, you will love these Twix cookie cups. They are bite-sized treats that combine a buttery cookie crust, gooey caramel filling, and smooth chocolate topping. They are easy to make and perfect for parties, holidays, or any occasion. Twix Cookie Cups are the ultimate holiday cookie because they deliver everything …
Thanksgiving is all about food, and if you missed it, we covered pumpkin dessert dishes yesterday treats. But there’s so much more! Thanksgiving desserts are getting a glow-up — and it’s all thanks to TikTok. From pumpkin-spice everything to impossibly cute mini pies, creators are turning classic holiday flavors into edible art. But here’s the …
Summer is the one time of year my husband can drag me outside to camp. One of the joys of camping is gathering around a cozy campfire with your loved ones, feeling the warmth on your face and listening to the soothing sound of the wood burning. But a campfire is not just a source …
Hey there, busy mamas (and dads, too)! If you’ve ever stared at that bag of carrots in your fridge wondering what on earth to do with them—besides tossing them in a salad or handing them to the kids with some ranch—then you’re in the right place. Carrots are one of those kitchen staples that can …
Does your pantry feel more like a cluttered cave than the organized oasis you’ve always dreamed of? I’ve been there too! At first, the idea of transforming my messy, overflowing pantry into something Pinterest-worthy felt overwhelming (who has the time or the budget for that, right?). But guess what? It doesn’t have to be a …
Seriously, I can’t stop. First, the Thin Mints and then the Tagalongs. And now the Samoas Cookie Recipe (aka Caramel deLites)! I swear I’m not trying to affect the Girl Scout cookie sales at all, but people, these homemade versions are GOOD! As in BETTER than the boxed versions! I’m sorry, girls in scout uniforms, …