Desserts · Fall (Halloween & Thanksgiving)

Black and White Halloween Cupcakes {3 ways}

I love these cupcakes because they all look different, but they follow my favorite rule: keep it simple.  Same cake, same frosting, but three different, cute, Halloween designs. I used my favorite homemade chocolate cake recipe, and my favorite vanilla buttercream.  I even used the same Wilton icing Tip (large 1A)  then I did a… Continue reading Black and White Halloween Cupcakes {3 ways}

bars · christmas · Desserts

Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars

So, because my husband reads this blog, I’m not going to post how much money I’ve spent on Cranberry Bliss Bars in my lifetime, but it’s a lot.  Would you believe I had never attempted to make them before? Big mistake. Huge. Back in the day, what kept me from trying them was that all… Continue reading Starbucks Cranberry Bliss Bars

Desserts · Fall (Halloween & Thanksgiving) · pies

Crustless Cranberry Pie

Make this crustless cranberry pie, and it will will be the best thing you put in your mouth this fall. And, wait for it…. It will be the easiest dessert you throw together this fall, too. It is all the things that make a dessert great.  Sweet and tart.  Moist and crunchy.  So many flavors… Continue reading Crustless Cranberry Pie

Desserts · pies

Coconut Cream Pie

Oh my, oh my, this is my favorite recipe for Coconut Cream Pie! I found it on allrecipes years ago and have tweaked it here and there, and now it is my go-to recipe. Ingredients: 1 nine inch pie crust, baked and cooled. (my recipe here) 1 cup sweetened, flaked coconut 3 cups half and… Continue reading Coconut Cream Pie