This ultimate chocolate fudge cake has it all! Dark chocolate cake layers, chocolate ganache and fudge buttercream frosting. This is the chocolate cake to end all chocolate cakes! And it’s every chocolate lover’s dream come true. It’s a combination of a few of my favorite recipes— my chocolate sour cream cake layers (aka the best chocolate cake ever), my easy fudge buttercream frosting, and classic chocolate ganache to take the whole thing to the next level. This chocolate fudge cake is moist, rich and indulgent. It’s special without being overly difficult or fussy, and it’s the perfect desse ..read more

You can’t beat a classic like these soft and chewy chocolate chip oatmeal cookies! Made with butter, brown sugar, old-fashioned rolled oats, cinnamon and semi-sweet chocolate chips. Cookies don’t get much more perfect than this— buttery flavor, soft and chewy texture, a hint of cinnamon, plenty of rolled oats, and loads of semi-sweet chocolate chips. These are simply my famous best oatmeal cookie recipe with chocolate chips, and I know you’ll love them as much as my family does! I love to make a batch, bake a few off right away, and then store the rest in the freezer for easy baking whenever ..read more

You can’t beat the delightful combo of soft chocolate sugar cookies and whipped vanilla buttercream frosting! While my husband and I don’t typically do much to celebrate Valentine’s Day, I do have a soft spot for Valentine’s Day treats. Cookies, candies, chocolates, cake— just give me all the sugary confections. Especially anything and everything chocolate. I discovered these chocolate sugar cookies a few years ago and they’ve been a favorite ever since. They’re soft, very chocolatey and fabulous enough all by themselves, but even better topped with vanilla buttercream frosting. It’s a f ..read more

Did your favorites make the list of top recipes from this past year? And just like that, another year gone! Where did 2022 even go? This past year I spent a lot of time working on my personal life and other things behind the scenes, and most of my recipe attention was spent updating old favorites. And that’s exactly what this list is full of! All 10 of these recipes have been on my website for years (some buried in the archives and almost forgotten), and all they needed was a little TLC to remind us all how fabulous they are. So, without further ado, here are your top recipes of 2022! (more ..read more

Here’s your new favorite homemade snack mix! This maple nut snack mix is filled with chex cereal, pretzels, and plenty of nuts! We’re snack food junkies in our house, especially my husband. Chips, crackers, trail mix, etc.— we love it all, and none of it lasts long. Homemade chex mix is currently experiencing a bit of a renaissance in our house and I’m making it all the time for parties, holidays, road trips, and general snacking. Over time I’ve changed the back of the box recipe and ended up here, with our current favorite, this maple nut chex snack mix! What’s in this maple nut snack mix It ..read more

These easy and delicious red and green chicken enchiladas require just a few ingredients and let you have the both of best worlds, with both red and green enchilada sauces! We call these Christmas Enchiladas at our house, as they’re a fun and festive non-traditional main dish during the holiday season. But really, they’re great all year round! With this one dish you have the smoky spiced flavor of traditional red enchilada sauce, and the fresh zesty heat of traditional verde or green enchilada sauce. Why you’ll love this chicken enchiladas recipe These enchiladas are so easy to mak ..read more

These eggnog cinnamon rolls are so special and delicious! They are spiced with both nutmeg and cinnamon, and have real eggnog in both the rolls and the cream cheese icing. Thanks to their light and fluffy texture, soft and gooey cinnamon centers, and rich creamy icing, these eggnog cinnamon rolls are irresistible! They have just the right amount of eggnog flavor— not too strong, but also not too subtle that they taste like regular cinnamon rolls. I promise, whether you love eggnog, or you’re not much of a fan, you’re going to love them. They are the perfect breakfast treat or holiday brunch a ..read more

This old-fashioned fudge recipe is made with brown sugar and has a rich caramel-like flavor and a little crunch of toasted walnuts. Brown sugar fudge (also called penuche) is delicious and irresistible! Who doesn’t like fudge? I’m willing to bet that no one out there is raising their hand in answer to that question. Chocolate fudge is the clear frontrunner when it comes to fudge, but this brown sugar fudge is a very close second! It’s smooth, rich and sweet, with a smoky caramel flavor that you’re sure to love. I love to included toasted walnuts, but you can leave them out if you prefer. This ..read more

Dark chocolate thumbprint cookies filled with peppermint white chocolate ganache in the center are perfect for the holidays, or any time of year! If you’re looking for a unique but festive cookie to add to your Christmas cookie swap or holiday party, these are it! These chocolate mint thumbprint cookies are a little bit different but still perfect for the season. They combine a super chocolaty thumbprint cookie (made with both melted dark chocolate and cocoa powder in the dough) with smooth and creamy peppermint white chocolate. These thumbprints are a delicious combo of flavors and textures ..read more

These classic soft and buttery spritz cookies are simple but irresistible, and perfect for the holidays! My earliest holiday memories include baking cookies with my mom and siblings to give to friends and neighbors (and enjoy ourselves). We’d always make mint fudge, snowballs, gingersnaps, sugar cookies, and these classic butter spritz cookies. Spritz cookies are one of my favorite holiday cookies! They are soft and buttery, with an almost melt-in-your-mouth texture and hints of vanilla and almond extract. Use a cookie press to make shapes like Christmas trees, w ..read more