There’s something about Halloween movie nights that makes staying home feel extra special. A cozy blanket, a favorite spooky movie and a table full of fun Halloween treats are all you need for a memorable night. Whether you’re planning a family movie marathon, a Halloween party or just a cozy October evening at home, this…
Tag: dessert
Easy Maple Pecan Iced Latte
This easy Maple Pecan Iced Latte brings cozy coffee-shop flavor home with rich espresso, maple syrup, cinnamon and a creamy maple cold foam topped with toasted pecans. It feels very fall without being another pumpkin spice drink, and it only takes a few minutes to make. Ingredients 2 shots espresso, cooled slightly 1 tablespoon pure…
Easy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins
These Easy Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Muffins are one of my favorite shortcuts for fall baking. They start with a box of spice cake mix and a can of pumpkin, so there’s very little measuring or prep involved. The pumpkin keeps the muffins incredibly soft and moist, while pumpkin pie spice, vanilla and plenty of chocolate…
Apple Streusel Cheesecake Bars with Caramel Drizzle
There’s something about apple desserts that makes the whole kitchen feel like fall. These cheesecake bars have a buttery graham cracker crust, a thick creamy cheesecake layer, tender cinnamon apples and plenty of buttery brown sugar streusel on top. The streusel is made without oats, giving it a soft, crumbly bakery-style texture that pairs perfectly…
Christmas Crack
Christmas Crack is one of those easy Christmas treats that disappears almost as quickly as you can break it into pieces. Crisp saltine crackers are covered with buttery brown sugar toffee and a layer of melted chocolate for the perfect combination of sweet, salty and crunchy. It’s an easy addition to Christmas cookie trays, treat…
Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies
These Peppermint Chocolate Chip Cookies are soft and chewy with plenty of chocolate and little pops of peppermint in every bite. They’re festive without being overly minty, so you still get that classic chocolate chip cookie flavor with a Christmas twist. Crushed candy canes give them a pretty holiday finish and a little crunch around…
Snickerdoodle Truffles
These Snickerdoodle Truffles are soft, creamy little bites filled with warm cinnamon-sugar flavor and coated in white chocolate. They’re an easy no-bake Christmas treat that looks pretty on a holiday dessert tray and can be made ahead of time. The cream cheese gives the centers a rich, almost cookie-dough-like texture while cinnamon and vanilla give…
Hot Cocoa Brownies
These Hot Cocoa Brownies are rich, fudgy and topped with a gooey layer of mini marshmallows and chocolate. They have all the cozy flavor of a mug of hot chocolate baked into an easy Christmas dessert. The brownies stay wonderfully dense and chocolatey while the marshmallows get soft and lightly toasted on top. Add a…
Eggnog Cheesecake Bars
These eggnog cheesecake bars have a buttery graham cracker crust and a rich, creamy filling flavored with eggnog, vanilla and warm nutmeg. They have just enough holiday flavor without the eggnog becoming overpowering, and they’re much easier to serve than a full cheesecake. They’re especially pretty with a little whipped cream and fresh nutmeg on…
Chocolate Crinkle Cookies
These chocolate crinkle cookies have rich, fudgy centers, slightly crisp edges and that classic snowy powdered sugar coating that makes them perfect for Christmas. They look impressive on a holiday cookie tray, but the dough is simple and easy to make. Chilling the dough is the secret here. It makes the cookies easier to roll…
