There are many reasons why this double vanilla buttercream frosting is the best—it’s light and creamy, full of vanilla flavor (thanks to using vanilla extract AND vanilla beans), pipes beautifully, and is ready in minutes. Every baker should have a delicious foolproof buttercream recipe in their back pocket to decorate cakes and cupcakes, and this one is mine. Double Vanilla Buttercream Ingredients This is an American buttercream recipe, so the ingredients are quite straightforward! Unsalted Butter: Start with a cool, room temperature butter. If the butter is too warm or greasy, the frosting ..read more

I'm thrilled to share with you a recipe that will undoubtedly elevate your cookie game to new heights: Drop-Style Chocolate Sugar Cookies. As a devoted baker and self-proclaimed chocoholic, I've always believed that there's no problem a freshly baked chocolate treat can't solve. These cookies are the epitome of indulgence, boasting a rich cocoa flavor and a perfectly chewy texture that will leave you reaching for seconds (and maybe even thirds!); they're also a one-bowl recipe that yields 10 large, perfectly chewy cookies. Whether you're whipping up a batch for a cozy night in or prepari ..read more

These Oreo blondies are actually a revamped version of a blondie recipe that I included in my second cookbook, Simple Small-Batch Baking, and I'm so excited to share them with you guys. As an expert in the world of both brownies & bars and small-batch baking recipes (I've written cookbooks on both topics), you can trust me when I say these gooey small-batch Oreo blondies are some of the best blondies you will ever have. This recipe for cookies and cream blondies yields just 8 blondies, although it can be doubled and baked in an 8x8-inch pan easily. They're a low-effort, one-bowl reci ..read more

I have plenty of cookie recipes on my website, but I realized that one iconic bakery classic was missing: the sugar cookie. That's why I decided to add these easy sugar cookies to my cookie collection. These drop-style vanilla sugar cookies are simple, quick, and delicious. It's a one-bowl recipe that yields 10 large, perfectly chewy cookies. They require minimal effort and are ready in no time. What are Drop-Style Cookies? Drop-style cookies are a type of cookie that is made by scooping up and dropping or placing the dough onto the baking sheet before baking. This method is quick and conveni ..read more

While this blog is mostly dedicated to desserts, I can't help but share some of my favorite savory recipes from time to time, which is why it was a no-brainer to share these crispy fried homemade mac and cheese bites. These fried mac and cheese bites are great if you're hosting a party or get-together or if you're just craving deep-fried comfort food. This recipe has multiple stages, so you’ll want to plan ahead. But it’s SO good, you won’t regret the time spent on it. I took my creamy stovetop mac and cheese and upgraded it by adding bacon… that’s right, two kinds of cheese and glo ..read more

Over the past few years, I’ve received a lot of requests for smaller variations of normally large desserts. That's what prompted the small-batch baking recipes I have on this blog, as well as my second cookbook, Simple Small-Batch Baking, which is where this 6-inch chocolate peppermint layer cake comes from! This 6-inch layer cake recipe is ideal for small holiday celebrations or anytime you want/need a small cake! It’s basically peppermint bark in cake form... so, like, it’s perfect. It has moist and fluffy chocolate cake layers with a hint of peppermint and is topped with a creamy and decad ..read more

Small-batch baking recipes have become a specialty of mine over the past few years. And with the holidays approaching and cookie season upon us, adding these festive gingerbread cookie bars to my holiday recipe collection was a no-brainer. These small batch chewy gingerbread cookie bars are a low-effort, high-reward treat I’ve been loving: it's a one-bowl recipe that feeds two to four and takes no time to whip together. In less than 30 minutes, you'll have perfectly spiced, chewy gingerbread cookie bars perfect for any holiday gathering or cookie exchange. Cookie bars, if you are unfamiliar ..read more

Table of contents Chocolate Snack Cake Why You'll Love This Recipe Ingredients and Substitutions How to Make the Best Chocolate Snack Cake Serving and Storage Chocolate Snack Cake Video Tutorial Chocolate Snack Cake The ultimate indulgence for any chocolate lover is a perfectly moist and decadent chocolate cake. And if you're looking for a recipe that ticks all the boxes for flavor, texture, and ease of preparation, then look no further than this ultra moist chocolate snack cake. With its rich chocolate base, gooey caramel, crunchy pecans, and smooth glaze, this cake is the ultimate tre ..read more

Table of contents Brown Butter Pumpkin Snickerdoodles Why You'll Love This Recipe Ingredients and Substitutions How to Make Pumpkin Snickerdoodles Serving and Storage Pumpkin Snickerdoodles Video Tutorial Other Pumpkin Recipes You'll Love Brown Butter Pumpkin Snickerdoodles If you've looked through my fall recipe archives, you'll know that I love to bake pumpkin recipes. And when you couple that with the fact that cookie season is rapidly approaching, it was a no-brainer to come up with these soft and chewy pumpkin snickerdoodles. I have quite a few cookie recipes floating aro ..read more

Table of contents Chocolate Fudge Buttercream Ingredients How to Soften Butter Quickly How to Make the Best Chocolate Buttercream Frosting How to Get Rid of Air Bubbles in Frosting Troubleshooting and FAQ Ways to Use Chocolate Fudge Frosting Chocolate Frosting Video Tutorial This chocolate fudge buttercream is one of my favorite frostings for cakes and cupcakes. This recipe comes from my second cookbook, Simple Small-Batch Baking (available wherever books are sold), and is featured on the cover, piped on top of my death by chocolate cupcakes. I particularly love this recipe because it uses ..read more