This is my favorite recipe for Soft & Chewy Gingerbread Men Cookies, frosted with an easy royal icing. Made with a perfect blend of spices and molasses for that classic gingerbread flavor. I highly recommend printing out the recipe, so you can make these delicious cookies every year for the holidays. If you're looking for a gluten free gingerbread cookie recipe, try these Marbled Royal Icing Gingerbread Cookies! The holidays just wouldn't be the holidays without gingerbread men ... Read More about Soft & Chewy Gingerbread Men Cookies
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12 Days of Christmas Cookies
12 Days of Christmas Cookies - let the games begin! We have 12 days until Christmas day so it's time for some baking. Cookies are what sparked my love for baking as a child and I love how many endless varieties there are! Today I'm sharing my favorite cookie recipes from the blog for the holidays. I couldn't narrow it down to twelve so I've included a few extra. Enjoy! Note: If you follow my blog, you know that I share both GLUTEN FREE and REGULAR recipes. This list of 12 Days of ... Read More about 12 Days of Christmas Cookies
Marbled Royal Icing Gingerbread Cookies
Marbled Royal Icing Gingerbread Cookies - gluten free gingerbread cookies dipped in multi-colored royal icing and swirled around to make a pretty marbled pattern. They're perfect for the holidays! I love these cookies because they're simple to put together and the marbled pattern makes them extra special. They're also gluten free and you don't even need a cookie cutter. You simply roll the cookie dough into balls (with your hands) and place on the cookie sheet to bake. After they're ... Read More about Marbled Royal Icing Gingerbread Cookies
Red Velvet Christmas Thumbprint Cookies Recipe
This Red Velvet Christmas Thumbprint Cookies Recipe is soft, delightful red velvet cookies with red sprinkles and a dark chocolate kiss in the middle. So tasty and the color of the cookies are perfect for the holidays! They're gluten free too! WHY I LOVE THIS Red Velvet Christmas Thumbprint Cookies Recipe • Who doesn't love any type of blossom cookie? • Super soft and chewy with a yummy kiss at the center of each cookie • Their red color makes them so pretty and perfect for ... Read More about Red Velvet Christmas Thumbprint Cookies Recipe
Copycat Publix Sprinkles Sugar Cookies
Copycat Publix Sprinkles Sugar Cookies - a delicious homemade version of my son's favorite grocery store sugar cookies with sprinkles. Mommy, can I have a Cookie? I've been taking my kids to Publix since they were babies. And when they were old enough to eat a cookie, I would always take them by the bakery to get their free Publix spinkles sugar cookie. Now they are 18 and 15. My daughter can't have gluten, but my 15 year old son is still obsessed with those Publix sugar cookies. One is ... Read More about Copycat Publix Sprinkles Sugar Cookies
Slice and Bake Christmas Checkerboard Cookies
Slice and Bake Christmas Checkerboard Cookies - red and green shortbread cookie dough in a checkerboard pattern. These colorful cookies will really brighten up your holiday dessert table! Are you looking for a recipe to win this year's Christmas Cookie Swap? Or maybe you just want a fun and festive new cookie to make for the family. These Slice and Bake Christmas Checkerboard Cookies have holiday cheer written all over them. And they're very simple to make. They might look a little ... Read More about Slice and Bake Christmas Checkerboard Cookies
Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms
The Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms recipe with chocolate kisses in the middle. I made them gluten free and guess what, you would never know it. They're just incredibly delicious! If you prefer the traditional, simply substitute all purpose flour instead of gluten free flour. Note: This recipe can be made dairy free, see instructions below. The History Behind Peanut Butter Blossoms This cookie and I have something in common. We were both in the Pillsbury Bake-Off. The Classic Peanut ... Read More about Classic Peanut Butter Blossoms
How to Make a Christmas Cookie Tree
Today I'm sharing How to Make a Christmas Cookie Tree using star shaped sugar cookies of varying sizes and green tinted buttercream frosting for a stunning holiday centerpiece. Impress your family and friends with this festive show stopper! Why I'm So Excited About This Recipe I've wanted to make a Christmas Cookie Tree for as long as I can remember. I bought the kit over 10 years ago and for some reason, never made one until now. Yes, even me. As much as I bake, there are still so many ... Read More about How to Make a Christmas Cookie Tree
Joe Froggers Molasses Cookies
Joe Froggers Molasses Cookies - an old fashioned recipe for oversized molasses cookies that dates back to the late 18th century. They're soft, chewy and flavored with spices - ginger, cloves nutmeg and allspice. Perfect for the holidays! The History behind Joe Froggers Cookies I found this Joe Froggers Molasses Cookies recipe in my grandmother's old recipe box. She cut it out of Parade Magazine around 1979. Here is the description of Old-Time Cookies or Joe Froggers by Beth Merriman ... Read More about Joe Froggers Molasses Cookies
Lemon Chiffon Pie
Lemon Chiffon Pie has a no-bake, light and airy filling of homemade lemon curd with folded in stiffly beaten egg whites, topped with whipped cream, all in a gluten free crust. Or if you CAN have gluten, try it with my Perfect Homemade Crust. This recipe comes from my mom, Jane. She says it's her all-time favorite pie and it was her mother's favorite pie too. I love that this handed down recipe is a way to connect our three generations. And I'm so happy to share it with you all as it's ... Read More about Lemon Chiffon Pie
Best Ever Apple Pie
Best Ever Apple Pie - a classic recipe packed with Granny Smith apple cinnamon filling and flaky crust in a lattice pattern. Good old fashioned apple pie - America's most famous dessert. Today I'm sharing my version which was one of the first recipes I wrote down on a card as a kid. I wrote the date on the back - 1976. I was 10 years old. It comes from my great aunt Janet Dickson who used apples grown in her own backyard. We visited her and Uncle Doug that Summer at their home in Vienna, ... Read More about Best Ever Apple Pie
Homemade French Silk Pie
This Homemade French Silk Pie is absolutely to die for with a flaky crust made from scratch, silky chocolate filling, fresh whipped cream topping, and chocolate shavings. I recently took a poll over on my Facebook page, asking my friends, "what's your favorite pie?" The number one answer was French Silk Pie. When I say number one, I mean it was the first answer I received. I got so many different pie suggestions and lots of great ideas. I've decided to do a mini pie-series on the blog. ... Read More about Homemade French Silk Pie
Pumpkin Chocolate Swirl Brownies
How do I describe Pumpkin Chocolate Swirl Brownies? Imagine if pumpkin pie and brownies had a baby and that's exactly how they taste. In a word, divine. I know it's only August but in the food blogging world, it's actually Pumpkin recipe season. I've been blogging for a long time now (since 2013) and yet I've never followed this unwritten rule. Mostly because I'm just not that organized. Things have changed since the pandemic. I've had time to regroup and actually create a year end plan ... Read More about Pumpkin Chocolate Swirl Brownies
Copycat Pillsbury Orange Sweet Rolls
Copycat Pillsbury Orange Sweet Rolls are a homemade version of the famous refrigerated cinnamon rolls with that amazing orange glaze. I was shopping at the grocery store the other day with my husband, a semi-rare occasion (it's usually just me). He was in the frozen section and asked if I could run get some refrigerated orange rolls. (They're his absolute favorite.) I walked over to the section where they sell the tubes of Pillsbury rolls and thought to myself, I'm a baker. Why don't I ... Read More about Copycat Pillsbury Orange Sweet Rolls
Classic NYC Black & White Cookies
Jerry Seinfeld would totally approve of this Classic NYC Black & White Cookies recipe which also happens to be gluten free but you would never know it because they are completely delicious. My husband absolutely loves black and white cookies. They're his all time favorite. But guess what, they're super expensive when you buy them at the grocery store and you only get a few cookies in the box. I decided that I must figure out how to make them at home. Plus, my daughter can't have ... Read More about Classic NYC Black & White Cookies
Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies
Move over Little Debbie, there's a new kid in town - Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies - and boy oh boy are they good! Bonus: This recipe includes a Gluten Free option too. Check the recipe notes for details. Do you love the classic Little Debbie oatmeal creme pies? Think of those times 100! I'm completely over the moon for these Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies. I've literally made them about half a dozen times in the last week to make sure the recipe was absolutely perfect for you! Don't ... Read More about Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies
Sourdough Lemon Blueberry Muffins
These bakery style Sourdough Lemon Blueberry Muffins are a delicious way to use some of your sourdough starter discard. They are fluffy yet moist with lots of juicy berries and a lovely hint of lemon! Bonus: These muffins are dairy-free. PIN IT NOW TO SAVE FOR LATER I've been on a sourdough journey lately and I'm finding it so fascinating. I just got my starter about a month ago and have been dutifully feeding her every single day. I say her because I was told it's a good idea to name your ... Read More about Sourdough Lemon Blueberry Muffins
Easy Rainbow Buttercream Cupcakes
Make these Easy Rainbow Buttercream Cupcakes by starting with your favorite cupcake recipe or mix then top with a beautiful swirl of brightly colored frosting. Let me show you how simple it is to create this colorful confection! PIN IT NOW TO SAVE FOR LATER When the going gets tough, the tough make rainbow cupcakes. Is it just me, or do you find baking extremely therapeutic? I find it so calming to be in my kitchen, baking up a storm. I also find cake decorating to be good therapy as well. ... Read More about Easy Rainbow Buttercream Cupcakes
How to Make a Peeps Sunflower Brownie Cake Recipe
How to Make a Peeps Sunflower Brownie Cake Recipe! Have some extra peeps from Easter? Use them to make this delicious sunflower cake! How to Make a Peeps Sunflower Brownie Cake Recipe is very simple and you will most likely have all the ingredients already in your pantry! WHY I LOVE MY How to Make a Peeps Sunflower Brownie Cake Recipe • Easy to make and has a delicious taste • This brownie cake is super fun to make with family! • Can make this gluten or ... Read More about How to Make a Peeps Sunflower Brownie Cake Recipe
Homemade Copycat Reese's Peanut Butter Easter Eggs
These Homemade Copycat Reese's Peanut Butter Easter Eggs are perfect for Easter and taste even better than your favorite Reese's Eggs! They are prettier too! Decorated with gorgeous pastel royal icing flowers. WHY I LOVE THESE Homemade Copycat Reese's Peanut Butter Easter Eggs • They bring back lots of childhood memories for me. You too? • Getting a basket of goodies on Easter morning was so exciting for me as a child. I remember getting chocolate bunnies, jelly beans, ... Read More about Homemade Copycat Reese's Peanut Butter Easter Eggs
Pumpkin Apple Cider Baked Donuts
The best ever Pumpkin Apple Cider Baked Donuts - an apple cider infused pumpkin cake donut dipped in melted butter and yummy cinnamon sugar. They're easy to make and taste amazing! These are the best donuts to eat during the Fall season. So moist they melt in your mouth and they remind me of all of the fun Fall activities! Bonus: These donuts can be made either gluten free or regular. See full recipe below. If you are a fan favorite of these delicious donuts, try out my Cinnamon Spice ... Read More about Pumpkin Apple Cider Baked Donuts
Paleo Banana Bread
Paleo Banana Bread is total comfort food that's also gluten, grain and dairy free. Just like grandma used to make. Very ripe bananas make this bread extra moist and delicious. Sweetened with dates and honey, so there is no refined sugar as well. We have a divided household. And I’m not talking about football. Half of us eat “regular” food and the other half eats gluten free/paleo. My husband and son don’t have any food allergies, so they only want to eat all the traditional foods. While ... Read More about Paleo Banana Bread
Granny's Homemade Pound Cake
By popular demand, here's the secret recipe for Granny's Homemade Pound Cake - a rich, buttery cake that is a family favorite in Alabama. PIN IT NOW TO SAVE FOR LATER My cousin, Jack, made this cake and posted the pic on Instagram a few weeks ago. I shared the photo and got lots of comments from people asking for the recipe. Jack was so sweet to share his granny's special recipe and now I'm sharing it with you. Pound cake gets its name from having a pound of each ingredient like a pound ... Read More about Granny's Homemade Pound Cake
25 Fun and Easy Halloween Treats Roundup
Do you need some dessert ideas for your Halloween party? Here’s a roundup of 25 fun and easy Halloween treats the kids will love and the adults too! PIN IT NOW TO SAVE FOR LATER It's hard to believe it's almost that time of year again. Halloween is just around the corner. It's the perfect time to start planning your Halloween party. I have lots of super cute and festive ideas for your Halloween dessert table! Note: Click on the title of the treat (under each photo) to go to the ... Read More about 25 Fun and Easy Halloween Treats Roundup
Homemade Fig Newton Cookies
These Homemade Fig Newton Cookies are not only delicious but also paleo, gluten free, grain free, and refined sugar free. They are very similar to the store bought Fig Newton and completely yummy! When you can't have gluten or dairy, you start to miss those classic treats you enjoyed before diet restrictions. If you love Fig Newtons but have food allergies or a special diet, this recipe is for you. PIN IT NOW TO SAVE FOR LATER My daughter and I did the Whole30 diet this Summer which got ... Read More about Homemade Fig Newton Cookies
Classic Southern Banana Pudding
Classic Southern Banana Pudding: Layers of vanilla wafers, sliced bananas, homemade pudding and sweet meringue on top. You don't have to be from the South to love this dessert. It's the best banana pudding recipe I've ever made! PIN IT NOW TO SAVE FOR LATER Classic Southern Banana Pudding for the win! I recently brought this Classic Southern Banana Pudding to a dinner party and everyone went crazy after they tasted it! It was a last minute decision and I'm so glad I did. Isn't it true that ... Read More about Classic Southern Banana Pudding
Easy M&M Cake Recipe for July 4th
Easy M&M Cake Recipe for July 4th - Two layers of a boxed mix cake with homemade buttercream plus red, white, and blue M&M's candies on the side for a festive cake for the July 4th holiday! Summer is here! Who's excited? Are you ready for lots of Summer parties and barbecues? I'm always happy about the 4th of July and love to create festive desserts for the occasion. Impress your guests with this adorable cake. This patriotic cake is easy to make with the Red, White, and Blue ... Read More about Easy M&M Cake Recipe for July 4th
Homemade Healthy Gummy Bears {Paleo Friendly}
Homemade Healthy Gummy Bears is a recipe post by contributing author, Kathryn Beal. Hey y'all! This is Kathryn, Lise's sister. I haven't posted in a while because my toddler has been keeping me busy, but I wanted to share something I've been enjoying lately: Homemade Healthy Gummy Bears! The Perfect Snack My husband and I love these, especially as a late afternoon snack. My hubby really appreciates when I pack them in his lunch box. They are a great alternative for dessert when you ... Read More about Homemade Healthy Gummy Bears {Paleo Friendly}
Mini Honey Lemon Tartlets with Shortbread Crust
This Mini Honey Lemon Tartlets with Shortbread Crust recipe is so fresh and perfect for summer! These easy lemon tarts are made with a buttery crust and filled with luscious lemon curd. Topped with powdered sugar and garnished with fresh fruit. WHY I LOVE MY Mini Honey Lemon Tartlets with Shortbread Crust RECIPE • Super delicious and refreshing • Has the cutest edible flower decor on them • The best lemon flavor, they are addicting! • Perfect for baby showers ... Read More about Mini Honey Lemon Tartlets with Shortbread Crust
Boston Cream Pie Birthday Cake
Boston Cream Pie Birthday Cake is a classic Boston cream pie - vanilla butter cake layers with a pastry cream filling and chocolate ganache topping. Even though it's called a pie, it's actually a cake. And perfect for a birthday! I made this cake for my sweet friend's birthday. Her husband requested it as a surprise, then I found out it was her favorite cake that she has for her birthday every year. I was thrilled to be able to make it for her and glad that it turned out well because this ... Read More about Boston Cream Pie Birthday Cake
Chocolate Easter Egg Nest Ding Dong Cake
This Chocolate Easter Egg Nest Ding Dong Cake is like a giant "copycat Hostess ding dong cake" with a cute little homemade chocolate Easter egg nest on top. Filled with buttercream and drizzled with chocolate ganache, it's festive and delicious! The Perfect Easter Dessert Impress your family and friends this Easter with this super cute cake! The kids will love the adorable chocolate bird's nest for Easter, filled with candy eggs! It's the perfect topper for the decadent chocolate cake with ... Read More about Chocolate Easter Egg Nest Ding Dong Cake
Naked Lemon Cake with Fresh Flowers
Naked Lemon Cake with Fresh Flowers is a three-layer, gluten free lemon cake with lemon infused buttercream frosting. The cake is moist and has the perfect amount of lemon flavor. Spring is finally here! Did you think it would never come? Do you feel like it’s been the longest Winter ever? Me too. Flowers are blooming everywhere and I’m in heaven. They’re so beautiful! I especially love them on cake! We recently had a potluck game night party and needed a dessert. I found a ... Read More about Naked Lemon Cake with Fresh Flowers
Grandma's Best Ever Banana Bread
Grandma's Best Ever Banana Bread is my mother-in-law's famous recipe that's everything you want in a banana bread: moist, tender, delicious and slathered with a luscious cream cheese frosting. You can also make this gluten free, if you prefer! Looking for the perfect banana bread recipe? Are you a fan of banana bread? Have you ever tried making it at home and were disappointed with the outcome? It seems like it would be so easy to make, but I've made it many times over the years and tested ... Read More about Grandma's Best Ever Banana Bread
Heart Shaped Cookie Cake
This Heart Shaped Cookie Cake is a gluten-free, dairy-free chocolate chip blondie baked in a 9-inch heart-shaped pan. A homemade cookie cake that's perfect for your Valentine that's avoiding gluten and dairy. Want a similar recipe? Check out my Gluten Free Tollhouse Chocolate Chip Cookies, Best Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free Chocolate Cake, and Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Muffins. WHY I LOVE THIS VALENTINE COOKIE CAKE RECIPE This giant cookie cake is great to bring to a Valentine's or ... Read More about Heart Shaped Cookie Cake
Nana's Peanut Butter Banana Bread
Nana's Peanut Butter Banana Bread is a gluten free/dairy free recipe post by contributing author Jane Scott. With Christmas coming soon, I thought gluten/dairy free banana bread loaves with peanut butter added for a special flavor would make great gifts. They can be individually wrapped with bows added to colored green or red clear wrap for a festive look. I got the idea for this banana bread recipe using peanut butter from my Mom Dorothy. In fact, I found her worn, original recipe card ... Read More about Nana's Peanut Butter Banana Bread
Grilled Chicken Cilantro Lime Rice Bowl
Grilled Chicken Cilantro Lime Rice Bowl is an easy recipe your whole family will love and a great meal to add to your weekly rotation. Winner winner chicken dinner! Who else loves simple meals that you can put together in a hurry? Well then you've come to the right place! I'm a busy mom that loves to bake, but to be honest, I'm not the best cook. But I do want to provide healthy, delicious meals for my family. This Grilled Chicken Cilantro Lime Rice Bowl is definitely a winner. Looking ... Read More about Grilled Chicken Cilantro Lime Rice Bowl
Nana's Easy and Delicious Meatloaf Recipe
Nana's Easy and Delicious Meatloaf Recipe is a post by MY mom, Jane Scott . Meatloaf is a favorite of my husband Gordon, easy to make, and a staple at our house. Every time we have it Gordon always says, “Don’t let your meat loaf.” Yeah, he has the old family jokes that he just has to say. We like it because we can have it as a main course for dinner or as hot meatloaf sandwiches the next day for lunch using the leftover meatloaf. I was telling my daughter today that I make it a ... Read More about Nana's Easy and Delicious Meatloaf Recipe
Mom's Easy Pumpkin Spice Waffles
Mom's Easy Pumpkin Spice Waffles are light, fluffy Belgian waffles made with pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice. I used my grandmother's tried and true waffle recipe, then added pumpkin and pumpkin pie spice. It worked perfectly! How to make Mom's Easy Pumpkin spice waffles • Preheat waffle maker (according to manufacture's instructions). • Pour 1/2 cup of batter into each waffle plate. • Close lid and cook until the "done cooking" light comes on (mine took about 5 minutes). • ... Read More about Mom's Easy Pumpkin Spice Waffles
Football Shaped Gingerbread Cookies
Football Shaped Gingerbread Cookies are large football cookies with the flavors of everyone's favorite Christmas cookie. They're even gluten free! If you want to make regular gingerbread cookie footballs (instead of gluten free), try my recipe for Soft & Chewy Gingerbread Cookies. It was the number one most popular recipe on my site last year! Football fans love these cookies! Football season is here! Are you a football fan? What's your favorite team? Do you love watching college ... Read More about Football Shaped Gingerbread Cookies
Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze
Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze - A vintage recipe for pumpkin cake, baked in a Bundt pan and drizzled with a delicious brown sugar glaze then topped with chopped pecans. Looking for more pumpkin desserts? Here are a few Fall recipes you won't want to miss... Pumpkin Cupcakes, Pumpkin Spice Chocolate Donuts, or 25 Perfect Pumpkin Desserts Also, you might want to try this classic Fall favorite: Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting. Why I love this easy pumpkin bundt ... Read More about Pumpkin Spice Bundt Cake with Brown Sugar Glaze