Some Christmas desserts are beautiful but require way more patience than I have during an already busy December. These bars are my answer to that. They start with a pouch of sugar cookie mix, so most of the work is already done, but that cheesecake layer in the middle makes them feel like something a…
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Easy Pumpkin Spice Blondies
Soft, gooey and full of cozy fall flavor, these Pumpkin Spice Blondies start with chocolate chip cookie mix and a can of pumpkin. A little melted butter, vanilla and pumpkin pie spice make them extra rich without turning a simple recipe into a project. Ingredients 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree 1 (17.5 oz) bag…
Stars Hollow–Inspired Homemade Brown Sugar Cinnamon Pop-Tarts
Pop-Tarts just had to make an appearance in my Gilmore Girls–inspired recipe series. They’re such a fun part of the show, and this homemade brown sugar cinnamon version has all that nostalgic toaster-pastry goodness with an easy homemade twist. I’m keeping these simple with refrigerated pie crust, so there’s no need to make pastry dough…
Stars Hollow–Inspired Cinnamon Streusel Coffee Cake
There’s something about coffee cake and a hot cup of coffee that feels right at home in Stars Hollow. This easy cinnamon streusel coffee cake is my first recipe in a little Gilmore Girls–inspired series, filled with cozy recipes and fun foods inspired by one of my favorite comfort shows. The cake is soft and…
Pecan Pie Cobbler
If you love pecan pie but want something a little easier and extra gooey, this Pecan Pie Cobbler is so good. It has a buttery homemade crust with a rich brown sugar pecan filling and even more buttery pecans baked over the top. The edges get caramelized while the middle stays soft, sticky and almost…
How to Make Boxed Cake Mix Taste Homemade
I’m all for making a cake from scratch when I have the time, but sometimes a box of cake mix is exactly what I need. The good news is you can make a few really simple changes and end up with a cake that tastes so much better than the basic box directions. Instead of…
Dolly-Inspired Strawberry Shortcake Poke Cake
There’s something about Dolly Parton that just makes you think of Southern comfort food, pretty desserts and a little extra sweetness, so she was the inspiration behind this strawberry shortcake poke cake. I took the flavors of classic strawberry shortcake and turned them into an easy, creamy poke cake that’s perfect for spring and summer…
Dollywood-Inspired Cinnamon Bread
If you’ve ever heard people talk about the cinnamon bread at Dollywood, you know it has a bit of a reputation. Warm bread covered in buttery cinnamon sugar and finished with a sweet vanilla glaze is pretty hard to resist, so I wanted to make an easy homemade version inspired by those same flavors. Using…
Caramel Apple Nachos with Sprinkles
These Caramel Apple Nachos are such a fun little treat for a cozy Halloween movie night! Crisp apples are piled onto a platter, drizzled with gooey caramel and topped with chocolate chips and colorful Halloween sprinkles. They take just a few minutes to make, which makes them perfect when you want something festive without actually…
Halloween Monster Cookies
Halloween baking doesn’t have to be complicated to be fun! These Halloween Monster Cookies are big, chewy, colorful and loaded with all the good stuff — oats, chocolate chips, Reese’s Pieces and Halloween M&M’s. The little candy eyeballs make them just spooky enough without being too spooky, so they’re perfect for Halloween parties, school treats,…
