Irish Coffee Cookies

Description Soft, chewy coffee cookies with a subtle hint of whiskey flavor. Plan ahead, as these require a bit of refrigeration time. Ingredients 1 cup whiskey ⅓ cup firmly packed dark brown sugar 4 tablespoons instant espresso powder 2 tablespoons whiskey 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda ¾ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground … Read more

Snickerdoodle Cheesecake

Description This cheesecake is silky, smooth, and slightly tangy with a cinnamon shortbread crust. Sprinkling the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top towards the end of bake time will have your kitchen smelling like cinnamon–guests won’t know if you’re baking a cheesecake or snickerdoodle cookies. Ingredients 1 ¾ cups crushed shortbread cookies 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 1 … Read more

Chocolate-Mixed Berry Baked Custard

Description A lightly sweetened, chocolatey, baked dessert that’s somewhere between a clafouti, a baked custard, and a Dutch baby. You can use any fresh or frozen berries you like (thaw and drain them first), and any kind of chocolate you wish (I’ve used both 72% and 86% dark chocolate with great results). This can be … Read more

Copycat Moon Pies

Description Inspired by the original MoonPie® cookies, this copycat version boasts tender, but slightly crisp graham cracker cookies flavored with the faintest bit of cinnamon, sandwiched around a sweet, chewy marshmallow filling, and dipped in a sweet chocolate glaze. Serve with ice cream or a glass of milk for dipping. Cookies can be stored covered … Read more

Salted Caramel Apple Pie

Description This pie has everything you’d want out of an apple pie. The buttery, flaky crust, spiced apple filling, and sweet, salty caramel sauce are a perfect combination of flavors and textures in every bite. Serve a la mode with a side of vanilla bean ice cream. Ingredients 2 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour 2 ¼ teaspoons kosher … Read more

Giant King Cake Pop-Tart®

Description This festive Mardi Gras mashup is perfect for anyone seeking a lower-effort alternative to homemade king cake. The key to keeping this recipe big and easy is store-bought puff pastry–which encases a gooey cinnamon-sugar filling, and is frosted with a decadent cream cheese glaze. So while it’s certainly not a traditional king cake, this … Read more

Peach Cobbler Cheesecake

Description This cheesecake is full of fresh peach flavor, enhanced from the addition of bourbon. The cobbler top is the jewel here–subtle cinnamon flavor. This is such a showstopper! Garnish with fresh peaches and syrupy, warmed preserves. Ingredients cooking spray 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted 2 tablespoons white sugar ¼ … Read more

Rye Chocolate Chip Cookies

Description Rye flour and chopped dark chocolate add a new flavor dimension to the tried-and-true chocolate chip cookie recipe. Ingredients 1 ¾ cups dark rye flour (such as Bob’s Red Mill(R) Organic Stone Ground Dark Rye Flour) 1 teaspoon baking powder ¾ teaspoon kosher salt ½ teaspoon baking soda ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon ground … Read more

Grasshopper Cheesecake

Description The classic chocolate-mint profile. Super creamy and luscious. Doesn’t feel too heavy and has a nice and natural (not neon green) hue. Use Thin Mint® Girl Scout cookies for garnish if desired. Ingredients 1 (15.25 ounce) package mint-flavored, cream-filled chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Mint Creme Oreo®) 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted ¾ teaspoon … Read more