Desserts

Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Sour Cream Coffee Cake

Ingredients 1 cup butter, softened 2 3/4 cups sugar, divided 4 large eggs 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 2 cups (16 ounces) sour cream 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon 3/4 cup chopped pecans (optional) Directions Preheat […]

Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon Rolls

This is an amazing cinnamon roll recipe. The first time I made these cinnamon rolls, my family was completely hooked. Cinnabon has nothing on these little guys! I sometimes add raisins at my husband’s request since he loves them that way, but feel free to […]

Scottish Shortbread Cookies

Scottish Shortbread Cookies

This is a very simple and super tasty cookie recipe. The dough is very easy to handle when rolling out, especially if you roll it out on lightly floured parchment. I use a 1 1/2 inch round cookie cutter, and it makes about 40 cookies. […]

Cream Cheese Frosting

Cream Cheese Frosting

Ingredients ½ cup unsalted butter, softened 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 3 cups powdered sugar, plus more as needed Directions In large bowl, beat softened butter and cream cheese with electric mixer on medium speed 2 to 3 minutes, scraping […]

Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Muffins

Bakery Style Chocolate Chip Muffins

I started making this muffin recipe a few months before my daughter’s wedding. Everyone loved them, so I made them as part of their wedding breakfast. They are easy to make and don’t require a mixer. Pay close attention to the directions here, there is […]

Marbled Cheesecake

Marbled Cheesecake

Ingredients 1-1/2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs 3 tablespoons sugar 1/3 cup butter, melted 4 (8-ounce packages) cream cheese, softened 1 1/4 cups sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 4 eggs 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips, melted Directions Heat oven to 325°F. Mix chocolate graham crumbs, […]

Sea Salt Vanilla Caramels

Sea Salt Vanilla Caramels

Ingredients 1 1/2 cups heavy cream 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/3 cup light corn syrup 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract sea salt Directions Line an 8-inch square baking dish with aluminum foil and lightly […]

Blueberry Muffins

Blueberry Muffins

Ingredients 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 cup sugar 2 large eggs 2 teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 2 cups unbleached all-purpose Flour ½ cup milk 1 1/2 cups frozen blueberries, thawed and rinsed well. ¼ cup sugar, for topping Directions […]

Blondies

Blondies

Ingredients 12 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled, plus more for the pan 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 1/2 cups packed dark brown sugar 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons bittersweet chocolate chips 2 large eggs, lightly beaten 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon […]

Pecan Pralines

Pecan Pralines

Ingredients 1 cup pecans 1/4 cup heavy cream 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons light brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions Preheat oven to 325°F. Spread the pecans on a cookie sheet and place in the oven for 3 minutes. Stir and bake for […]