Chocolate Chip Cookies 

It’s another cake mix cookie recipe! I realize that I have shared a lot of these, but never the straight-up classic: chocolate chip cookies!  This blog post is short and definitely sweet, as is the recipe. So let’s get straight to the point!  Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.  In a bowl, mix: BallContinue reading “Chocolate Chip Cookies “

Lime Poke Cake 

It’s Cinco De Mayo! We’re having dinner with my in-laws tonight, and I volunteered to make dessert. I love love love this easy-peasy poke cake – and lime is the perfect flavor for a fiesta celebration! (It’s also perfect for the coming summer months, as it’s super refreshing.)  Here’s what you need.  Start by bakingContinue reading “Lime Poke Cake “

Extra Chocolate Cookies

So proud of my eldest son, AJ (6), who made these cookies! We love being in the kitchen together, and I’m thankful for the opportunity to build memories one-on-one with him. While I gave him the recipe and managed the oven aspects, he did all of the other steps of baking delicious cookies to takeContinue reading “Extra Chocolate Cookies”

Chocolate Chip & Walnut Cake-Batter Cookies

Out of all of the desserts available to us in the world  – and, yes, I know there are a lot – I consider myself a true fan of two: ice cream and cookies. My parents got my husband and me an ice cream machine for Christmas, so maybe, after we’ve had some time toContinue reading “Chocolate Chip & Walnut Cake-Batter Cookies”

From Boxed Brownies to Gourmet Dessert

I love chocolate – and brownies are no exception! I’m absolutely not opposed to a box mix, either – in fact, that’s the way brownies happen at my house, mostly due to time and convenience. But every so often, I want to kind of jazz things up. You’ve been to bakeries or restaurants that haveContinue reading “From Boxed Brownies to Gourmet Dessert”

Rudolph’s Red Noses – Candy Recipe

During the holidays, I love to bake – but as a single and working mom, sometimes baking can be a little overwhelming! I tend to really like to make simple recipes that can be fun and delicious without taking up too much time, making too much mess, or causing too much expense. Today’s recipe isContinue reading “Rudolph’s Red Noses – Candy Recipe”

Butterscotch Walnut Cookies

The holidays are the perfect time for some homemade baked goods! But I have good news: you don’t have to be an expert in the kitchen to whip up some seasonal sweets. I have a butterscotch walnut cookie recipe that you’re sure to love – and that will taste more homemade and complex than itContinue reading “Butterscotch Walnut Cookies”

Halloween Sweet & Salty Snack Mix

We are so close to Halloween! Although I personally am not a fan of anything too spooky or frightening, I do love the excitement that comes with dressing up, eating lots of candy, and celebrating fall. I particularly like this season this year, now that my little one is just over two and can engageContinue reading “Halloween Sweet & Salty Snack Mix”

4-Ingredient M&M Cookies

I have always liked the M&M cookies in the grocery store. You know, the ones that come in a plastic container and are made by the bakery and deli at the grocery store in your local neighborhood store? They have M&Ms or some attempt at M&Ms – some chocolate coated candy baked into them. AndContinue reading “4-Ingredient M&M Cookies”

Strawberry Poke Cake

I was feeling adventurous this most recent Mother’s Day, and I tried making a Strawberry Poke Cake. This recipe is SO easy and SO delicious! It’s perfect for a hot day because it’s really refreshing and light!  Here’s what you’ll need: 1 box of white cake mix & all listed ingredients  1 regular sized tubContinue reading “Strawberry Poke Cake”