This question seems obvious, but not every cookie has the same doneness. Not every cookie is the same. Some cookies need to be baked a little longer and some cookies do not. So, when are cookies done baking? TIP #1: Golden Brown Edges There are a couple ways to tell when a cookie is done…
How to Reshape Cookies after Baking
It’s no surprise that cookies can come out different shapes when baking. Sometimes this can be frustrating when we are trying to keep the cookies looking uniformed on a plate for aesthetically pleasing purposes. This post will show you how to reshape cookies after they have come out of the oven. Yes, there is a…
The 27 Essentials I have in my Baking Pantry
There are so many different baking ingredients and equipment we might have in our pantries. It can be quite overwhelming if you think of all the possibilities! I remember when I first started baking, I went to the store five thousand times it felt like, because I forgot things or didn’t realize I needed them…
Lemon Crinkle Cookies
These lemon cookies are just enough lemon flavor and so fluffy and light! They are made with fresh lemons right from the tree! If you are looking for a fun and easy to make summer cookie recipe then you will love these easy to make cookie recipe! I think lemons are the perfect citrus fruit…
Homemade Lemonade
Summer is so close!! Aren’t you excited!? Are you ready to sit out on the porch and enjoy the beautiful sunshine? Have a mid-morning picnic and have cookouts? It sounds so amazing! One summer beverage that is always so refreshing is a nice cold glass of lemonade. There’s just something so soothing and exciting about…
Vanilla Cupcakes with Buttercream Frosting
Do you ever find yourself making cupcakes or a cake and it comes out crumbly and dry? But you’re not sure why because the recipe said moist cake? Yah- I often wondered and struggled with the same. I finally developed a recipe that is SUPER moist and light! These vanilla cupcakes with buttercream frosting are…
Easter Candy Cookies
Do your children bring home A TON of Easter candy?? Mine does.. And he’s only 3!! Like what am I supposed to do with all this candy? I don’t need to eat it and I surely don’t need him eating all of that candy! What better thing to do with it than bake it in…
Homemade English Muffins
The last few months I have been LOVING toasted homeamde English muffins with butter and strawberry jam. I’ll have two in the morning with eggs and a warm cup of coffee. So I decided it was time to make a batch, instead of buying the store bought ones all the time. There is something about…
Lemon Curd Pie
This lemon curd pie recipe is SO EASY to make and has half–or more than half– the clean up! Yay! Double win! This lemon pie has the perfect tartness from the lemons and a smooth and creamy texture from the butter! With Spring and Summer coming, no one wants to spend hours in a hot…
No Bake Graham Cracker Pie Crust
This no bake graham cracker pie crust recipe is SO EASY to make! Graham cracker crust seems like it would require more effort and more work, but really, it will take you about 5-10 minutes to make and you’ll use only a few pieces of equipment. There is hardly a mess too! OH YAH! Don’t…
Monster Cookies
Wowzers!! These Monster Cookies are LOADED with chocolatey goodness! Have you ever just thrown things together in a bowl, mixed it, and it came out fantastic!? Although I did not do that with these, I feel these monster cookies have that feel to them. These gooey monster cookies are full of chocolate chips, peanut butter…
Vanilla Almond Scones
Lately, I’ve been dreaming about different breakfast items to make. We are a HUGE breakfast family! But, I wanted something different other than the traditional muffin, eggs, potatoes, bacon sort of thing. So why not SCONES!! I wanted to try something different than the traditional blueberry scone–although, I am such a fan! So here came…
Homemade Lemon Curd
This lemon curd recipe is SO EASY to make and has half–or more than half– the clean up! Yay! Double win! This lemon curd has the perfect tartness from the lemons and a smooth and creamy texture from the butter! With Spring and Summer coming, no one wants to spend hours in a hot kitchen…