My parents came down for an outdoor lunch visit today. We differ in our opinions of whether nuts should be in cookies and brownies. (that's a nope for me). I had the perfect plan to bake white chocolate macadamia nut cookies that would please both crowds. But as I was creaming the butter and sugars,… Continue reading Peanut Butter Cookies
Category: dessert
Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer Cake
It has been a long time since I've been in this space. I've wanted to post, and I've discovered some delicious recipes to share. But I haven't mustered up the energy, nor has it sat well with me to write about some yummy thing we ate when our world/country is in the midst of two… Continue reading Chocolate Peanut Butter Layer Cake
Macarons
I have a strong love-hate relationship with macarons (say the ending like you're saying the name, "Ron". Macaroons are the coconut cookies... totally different). They're so pretty, they're a blend of a wee little bit of crunch and a little bit of chewy, and they're sweet, but not too sweet. If I want to bake… Continue reading Macarons
Tres Leches Cake
I keep trying to find the mental energy to post about how to make macarons. I even have videos, but I just can't seem to get myself to put the post together. And so I'm incredibly grateful for the excuse Cinco de Mayo is offering me to continue to put off macarons. Baking a tres… Continue reading Tres Leches Cake
Soft and Chewy Vanilla-Orange Cranberry Cookies
Christmas cookies. I think we established last year that I don't make tons of tons of cookies at Christmas because who ends up eating them? We do. So I try to only bake if I have a specific purpose - either people coming over or as a gift. Or to bake for fun with the… Continue reading Soft and Chewy Vanilla-Orange Cranberry Cookies