This cranberry and white chocolate oatmeal cookies recipe is a holiday version of the classic oatmeal raisin cookie. They taste delicious and are so easy to make. Perfect for a Christmas cookie swap or as a holiday treat. These cranberry and white chocolate oatmeal cookies are one of the recipes that are always on my…
Once I learned how to make black royal icing so that it turns out and sugar cookies that hold their shape, this black cat sugar cookies recipe was a snap. With two different decorating options, you can go for the super-easy version or the slightly more-time consuming variation depending on how much time you want…
This decorated pumpkin cookies recipe takes a little time to put together, but the results are an adorable Halloween treat that is worth the wait! I admit it. I’m not really a baker. But I do love Halloween. And I love the look of decorated cookies. This year I finally decided to learn how to…
These ghost cookies are made from sugar cookies frosted with royal icing. A spooky but cute treat for your Halloween party! Ghosts are a staple of any Halloween celebration. So making ghost cookies is a natural next step. And now that I’ve figured out how to make cut out cookies that hold their shape, I…
These adorable Halloween bat sugar cookies are super cute and easy to make! The perfect Halloween treat for a party. Halloween is my favorite holiday. I go all out with the decorations for my annual Halloween party. And love to have food (including desserts) that go with the theme. Unfortunately, I’m not a great baker….
After many attempts, I finally found the best recipe to make black royal icing that doesn’t taste terrible and really is black! The right brand of food coloring and a little cocoa powder helps. But we show you how to make it without black food coloring too. If you’ve ever tried to make black royal…
This royal icing recipe is what you need if you’re looking for sugar cookie icing that hardens. It’s really easy to make (and use) once you know the secret of getting it to the right consistency. For a long time, I have loved the look of those sugar cut out cookies, decorated with the pretty…
This recipe for easy cut out cookies that hold their shape is an easy way to make rolled sugar cookies…even if you’re not a baker. And they’re super tasty! If you know me, you know I love a good party theme. And I’ve always loved the idea of decorated sugar cookies cut into shapes that…
This classic banana nut bread recipe is a traditional bread-style banana bread that has a delicious streusel topping and can be made with gluten-free flour. Whether you’re looking for a delicious addition for your brunch menu or you have a couple of too-ripe bananas you want to use up, this classic banana nut bread recipe…
Made with cocoa powder and buttermilk, this chocolate cupcakes recipe is oh so chocolate-y and super easy to make. Even better? It works equally well with regular, all-purpose flour or measure-for-measure gluten-free flour, so even your gluten-free friends can indulge. It seems like any time I’m hosting a birthday party and I ask what kind…
Whether you are looking for a dessert for Easter dinner, an easy-to-make birthday cake or something sweet to serve on a party buffet, this classic carrot cake recipe made from scratch with cream cheese frosting is sure to be a hit. With options to make it with regular all-purpose flour or gluten-free flour, and with…
Made with semi-sweet chocolate and cocoa powder, this dark chocolate frosting is super rich and chocolate-y. With the perfect texture for icing a cake or piping cupcakes, it will make your favorite dessert recipes even more decadent. This chocolate frosting recipe is my absolute favorite! Made with cocoa and semi-sweet chocolate, it is definitely a…