cookies · Fall (Halloween & Thanksgiving)

Molasses Mummy Cookies

Remember those old Mother’s frosted molasses cookies? That’s what these adorable cookies taste like. My kids love them so much, and they’re so cute and festive. I use this same cookie and icing recipe for my “gingerbread men” during the holidays. They’re so yummy and soft and have no ginger, which seems to make my… Continue reading Molasses Mummy Cookies

bars · Cakes and Cupcakes · Fall (Halloween & Thanksgiving)

Apple Maple Sheet Cake

2020– what a time to be alive, huh? Since Coronavirus, killer hornets, hurricanes, social unrest, and virtual school aren’t enough, the west coast of the country is on fire. We’re not literally on fire here in Seattle, but the skies are full of thick, fog-like smoke, and have been for the last several days. We… Continue reading Apple Maple Sheet Cake

christmas · Desserts · Fall (Halloween & Thanksgiving)

Cranberry Christmas Cake

It feels weird posting a cake with a Christmasy title in May, but here we are.  Many people think of cranberries as a seasonal, holiday time ingredient, but I refuse to accept that.  As the season for fresh cranberries ends, you will find me in the grocery store, taking full advantage of the sale prices… Continue reading Cranberry Christmas Cake

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}

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 · Fall (Halloween & Thanksgiving)

Chai Carrot Pie

Did you know that February is National Carrot Month? Neither did I, until I was asked to take part in an online “Carrot Party” with my fellow bakers and bloggers on Instagram. I decided to step out of my comfort zone a little, and instead of doing one of my tried and true carrot recipes,… Continue reading Chai Carrot Pie

Desserts · Fall (Halloween & Thanksgiving) · pies

Pumpkin Pie

I absolutely refuse to be one of those people who thinks pumpkin pie is just for fall. When it comes to pumpkin pie, I subscribe 100% to the keep it simple theory.  I have been making the exact same pumpkin pie for years.  Same crust, same recipe on the back of the Libby’s Pumpkin can. … Continue reading Pumpkin Pie