Dessert

Indulge in homemade desserts that warm the heart, cookies, cakes, and treats made to share (or keep all to yourself!)

Baking perfect cookies with chocolate chips and walnuts on a baking tray.

Perfect Cookies

[recipe_note_gp] Perfect cookies. Perfect cookies!! I’m not kidding, these Perfect Cookies are the chewy, golden, everybody-begs-for-the-recipe kind of cookie you dream about, and they come together with pantry basics you probably already have. These perfect cookies hit that sweet spot…

Delicious blackberry pretzel dessert with a crunchy crust and fresh berries

Blackberry Pretzel Dessert

[recipe_note_gp] If you’re dreaming about a sweet‑salty, no-fuss dessert, this blackberry pretzel dessert is about to be your NEW favorite obsession. Blackberry pretzel dessert is creamy, crunchy, fruity, and honestly just a little bit magical, and it comes together faster…

Freshly baked coconut bake served on a plate with a coconut garnish.

Coconut Bake

[recipe_note_gp] If you’ve been craving an easy coconut dessert, this Coconut Bake is about to become your new obsession. Coconut bake, coconut bake, coconut bake — it’s rich, golden, chewy, and ridiculously simple, the kind of pantry dessert that somehow…

No-bake lemon eclair cake, a delicious dessert recipe featuring layers of lemon-flavored goodness

No-Bake Lemon Eclair Cake Recipe

[recipe_note_gp] No-bake lemon eclair cake is one of those almost-too-easy, almost-too-good recipes that you’ll want to make again and again, and honestly, I am not mad about it. This no-bake lemon eclair cake takes simple pantry ingredients and turns them…

Delicious strawberry eclair cake with layers of cream and fresh strawberries

Strawberry Eclair Cake

[recipe_note_gp] If you’re craving an easy no-bake dessert, this Strawberry Eclair Cake is about to be your new summer obsession. Strawberry Eclair Cake is creamy, light, cold, and honestly a little bit dangerous because it’s too easy to eat. Layers…

Bowl of cinnamon apples sprinkled with cinnamon and sugar.

Cinnamon Apples

[recipe_note_gp] Cinnamon apples are my cozy-weather love language, and these easy baked cinnamon apples are about to be yours too. This simple cinnamon apples recipe gives you soft, saucy, sweet fruit that tastes exactly like the inside of an apple…

Delicious Lemon Lush dessert topped with whipped cream and lemon slices

Lemon Lush Dessert

[recipe_note_gp] Lemon lush dessert is my sunshine-in-a-pan recipe, my mood booster, my “oh wow, THAT was easy” treat. This lemon lush dessert is tangy, creamy, and just ridiculously refreshing, and it layers all that goodness on a simple buttery crust.…

Delicious homemade banana cobbler served with a scoop of vanilla ice cream

Banana Cobbler

[recipe_note_gp] Banana cobbler is the cozy, buttery, banana-loaded dessert you didn’t know you absolutely NEEDED in your life. This banana cobbler is warm, it’s golden, it’s bubbly, and it’s honestly the easiest dessert win you can pull off on a…

Delicious rich old fashioned gingerbread served on a festive plate

Rich Old Fashioned Gingerbread

[recipe_note_gp] Old fashioned gingerbread lovers, this Rich Old Fashioned Gingerbread is about to become your new cold-weather obsession. This gingerbread is deep, dark, cozy, and SO nostalgic, with molasses, warm spices, and that rich cocoa note that just makes the…

Delicious Banana Split Fluff Salad served in a bowl with fruit toppings

Banana Split Fluff Salad

[recipe_note_gp] Banana Split Fluff Salad is the kind of joyful, no-stress dessert that just wins every single time. This Banana Split Fluff Salad is creamy, fruity, chocolatey, and honestly a little bit dangerous because it’s so easy to keep eating.…

Delicious vanilla custard dessert served in a bowl with a spoon

Vanilla Custard Dessert

[recipe_note_gp] Vanilla custard dessert is one of those forever recipes that just NEVER lets you down. This vanilla custard dessert is creamy, cozy, silky, and so, so simple that you’ll almost feel like you’re cheating. It’s the kind of classic,…

Deliciously baked Magic Lemon Cobbler with a golden crust and zesty lemon filling.

Magic Lemon Cobbler

[recipe_note_gp] Magic Lemon Cobbler is the kind of bright, sunny, EASY dessert that just fixes your day, and I don’t say that lightly because I am very serious about dessert. This magic lemon cobbler is tangy, buttery, soft, and just…

Delicious coconut cookies arranged on a plate, ready to enjoy

Coconut Cookies Recipe

[recipe_note_gp] Coconut cookies recipe joy coming right up!! These coconut cookies are crisp at the edges, soft in the middle, and absolutely packed with toasty coconut flavor. If you love coconut cookies, if you even kind of like coconut cookies,…

Heavenly pecan pie cheesecake bars topped with caramel and pecans

Heavenly Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars

[recipe_note_gp] Heavenly Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars are the cozy, dreamy dessert you make once and then crave forever, and yes, I am absolutely that dramatic about it. These pecan pie cheesecake bars take everything you love about classic pecan pie,…

A delicious bowl of Blueberry Pretzel Salad topped with fresh blueberries and pretzel crust.

Blueberry Pretzel Salad

[recipe_note_gp] Blueberry pretzel salad might be my favorite “not really a salad” dessert recipe ever, and I do not say that lightly because I test a LOT of dessert recipes in my Austin kitchen. This blueberry pretzel salad is crunchy,…

Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie topped with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle

Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie

[recipe_note_gp] If you’re craving a no-bake dessert that tastes like a peanut butter cloud, this Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie is about to steal your whole heart. Amish Peanut Butter Cream Pie is ultra-creamy, ultra-comforting, and honestly kind of dangerous…

No-Bake Lemon Eclair Cake topped with lemon glaze and whipped cream.

No-Bake Lemon Eclair Cake

[recipe_note_gp] If you’re craving something bright, creamy, and totally no-fuss, this No-Bake Lemon Eclair Cake is about to be your new OBSESSION. This no-bake lemon eclair cake layers graham crackers, lemon pudding, and whipped topping into the most dreamy, tangy-sweet…

A vibrant strawberry crackle salad with fresh strawberries and crunchy toppings

Strawberry Crackle Salad

[recipe_note_gp] Strawberry crackle salad is that nostalgic, sweet, crunchy, creamy dessert-salad that just makes people HAPPY, and I mean really happy. This Strawberry Crackle Salad showed up at a backyard potluck here in Austin years ago and I basically hovered…

Quick and easy gingerbread cake with spices and frosting.

Quick & Easy Gingerbread Cake

[recipe_note_gp] Quick & Easy Gingerbread Cake. This quick & easy gingerbread cake is the cozy, fragrant, deeply spiced dessert that makes your whole house smell like a holiday candle in under an hour, and I am NOT exaggerating. If you…

Delicious homemade Apple Bundt Cake topped with glaze and fresh apples

Apple Bundt Cake

[recipe_note_gp] Apple Bundt Cake is pure cozy baking joy, and I am SO excited to share this apple bundt cake with you today because it’s the kind of recipe that just works, again and again, for busy home cooks, meal…

Slice of homemade Apple Dapple Cake on a white plate with cinnamon apples

Apple Dapple Cake

[recipe_note_gp] Apple Dapple Cake is pure cozy baking joy, and this Apple Dapple Cake is exactly the kind of old-fashioned, buttery, apple-packed cake that makes your whole house smell like a hug. It’s tender, moist, loaded with cinnamon apples, and…

Delicious Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes topped with chocolate frosting

Boston Cream Pie Cupcakes

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Chocolate Oreo Cupcakes topped with creamy frosting and crushed Oreos

Chocolate Oreo Cupcakes

[recipe_note_gp] Oh my gosh — Chocolate Oreo Cupcakes are here and THEY ARE EVERYTHING!!! If you love chocolate (and who doesn’t?), these Chocolate Oreo Cupcakes are rich, fudgy, and ridiculously delicious, ridiculously delicious — yes, repetitive, on purpose!!! This chocolate…

Delicious chocolate fudge frosting on a freshly baked cake

Chocolate Fudge Frosting

[recipe_note_gp] I am SO EXCITED to share this Chocolate Fudge Frosting with you — Chocolate Fudge Frosting, Chocolate Fudge Frosting — because it is the most luscious, easiest, can-do frosting you’ll make this week!!! If you love rich, silky chocolate…

Delicious homemade banana cobbler served in a dish.

Banana Cobbler

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Deliciously golden pineapple fritters served on a plate

Heavenly Pineapple Fritters That Bring Tropical Joy

[recipe_note_gp] I can’t contain my excitement because I’m about to share the most delectable treat you’ll ever create in your kitchen—Heavenly Pineapple Fritters! Seriously, these fritters are bursting with tropical flavor, dripping with sweetness, and they’re the perfect indulgence for…

Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta is a must-try dish.

Introduction to Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta Are you looking for a dish that’s both delicious and easy to make? Look no further than Creamy Garlic Butter Shrimp Pasta. This delightful recipe combines the rich flavors of garlic and butter…

Caprese Sandwich with Balsamic Glaze is Delicious!

Introduction to the Caprese Sandwich with Balsamic Glaze The Caprese Sandwich with Balsamic Glaze is a delightful treat that brings together fresh ingredients in a simple yet flavorful way. This sandwich is not just a meal; it’s an experience that…

Thai Chicken & Peanut Noodle Stir-Fry is delicious!

Introduction to Thai Chicken & Peanut Noodle Stir-Fry Thai Chicken & Peanut Noodle Stir-Fry is a delightful dish that brings the vibrant flavors of Thailand right to your kitchen. This recipe combines tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy peanut sauce,…

Lentil Soup with Crusty Bread is a perfect meal.

Introduction to Lentil Soup with Crusty Bread When the weather turns chilly, there’s nothing quite like a warm bowl of soup to lift your spirits. Lentil soup with crusty bread is a classic dish that brings comfort and nourishment. This…