Banana Bread Cookies
The first time I made these banana bread cookies I had three overripe bananas on the counter and nowhere to put them. One batch later, my family declared them a …
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Double Chocolate Espresso Muffins
The first time I made these Double Chocolate Espresso Muffins I thought I had accidentally turned my kitchen into a café. They are fudgy, deeply chocolatey, and carry a whisper …
Air Fryer Heart-Shaped Donuts
The first time I made these heart-shaped air fryer donuts I was surprised by how easy they were and how impressed everyone looked when I took them out warm and …
Cherry Kiss Cookies
The first time I made these Cherry Kiss Cookies I suspected they’d be pretty, but I didn’t expect them to disappear so fast. They balance a tender, buttery shortbread base …
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies
The first time I made these Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cookies, the house smelled like a bakery and fresh berries within minutes. They hit the perfect balance between a soft chocolate …
Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls
The first time I made these red velvet cinnamon rolls I thought they were too pretty to eat. They baked into soft, slightly chocolatey spirals with a cream cheese frosting …
Chocolate Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries
The first time I made these chocolate cheesecake stuffed strawberries I served them at a tiny family brunch and they vanished before coffee was poured. They’re a steal of a …
Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes
The first time I made these Strawberry Crunch Cupcakes I underestimated how much the little crunch would change everything. The cupcakes are tender and strawberry-forward, but the crushed freeze-dried berries …
Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes
The first time I made these Chocolate Strawberry Cupcakes I nearly ate three in a row before anyone else arrived. They balance deep cocoa with bright strawberry in a way …
Homemade Chocolate Croissants
The first time I made these chocolate croissants I expected a warm, chocolatey treat — but what I got was layers of flaky, buttery pastry that practically melted on my …