Christmas Chocolate Bars with Sprinkles – Cookie Cutter Magic

Christmas Chocolate Bars with Sprinkles – Cookie Cutter Magic

Let Me Tell You About My Christmas Chocolate Bar Mishap (and Triumph!) I swear, these Christmas Chocolate Bars with Sprinkles have seen me through more than one holiday panic. There was that one year when my brother-in-law appeared unannounced; I had basically run out of every single cookie in the house—except for a lone tin…

Christmas Lofthouse Cookies

Christmas Lofthouse Cookies

Let Me Tell You About These Christmas Lofthouse Cookies First off—yep, I am one of those people who has to bake a ton of cookies during December (even when I’m low-key exhausted from stringing lights and untangling tinsel). Lofthouse-style cookies kinda became my thing after my cousin brought a batch to our family get-together one…

Sugar Cookie Cheesecake: My Cozy, Slightly Messy Recipe Guide

Sugar Cookie Cheesecake: My Cozy, Slightly Messy Recipe Guide

Have You Ever Eaten Cheesecake That Tastes Like Cookies? Alright, pull up a chair because, wow—Sugar Cookie Cheesecake is that perfect mashup you don’t realize you need until you do. The first time I made this, it was a total accident; I had a half-batch of sugar cookie dough and, frankly, a cheesecake craving that…

New York Cheesecake Recipe – Inspired by Martha Stewart

New York Cheesecake Recipe – Inspired by Martha Stewart

Let’s Talk Cheesecake (And a Little Mayhem in the Kitchen) Okay, imagine this: it’s a blustery Saturday, I’ve promised my brother “the real-deal New York cheesecake” (the kind that tastes like it waltzed out of a bakery in Manhattan), and as usual, I’ve completely misjudged how long cream cheese takes to reach room temp. And…

Halloween Spiderweb Brownies – Fudgy & Easy to Decorate

Halloween Spiderweb Brownies – Fudgy & Easy to Decorate

So, About These Spiderweb Brownies… (Yes, They’re as Fun as They Look) Okay, honest truth: I first tried making Halloween spiderweb brownies because my niece was obsessed with spiders (the plastic kind, not the real ones, thank goodness) and insisted we needed a “spooky but chocolatey” treat for her party. Let’s just say my first…

Festive Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake – Perfect Holiday Dessert

Festive Cranberry Orange Bundt Cake – Perfect Holiday Dessert

Let Me Tell You About This Bundt Cake (And Why My Cousin Still Talks About It) Alright, so picture this: It’s December, family everywhere (some I like, some… well), and I’m halfway through wrapping gifts—when suddenly I remember I’m in charge of dessert. Again. My go-to? This festive cranberry orange bundt cake. The first time…