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The Best Apple Pie
This Christmas, I decided to keep it simple with an apple pie for dessert. Granny Smith apples are my go to for pie – this recipe is not too sweet, blending granulated and light brown sugar, with lemon juice and … Continue reading
Cigarettes Russes
This is my last cookie recipe for the holiday season, saving the best for last! From the instructions, they may seem to be labor intensive since only three cookies are baked at a time, but the baking time is short, … Continue reading
Posted in Holiday, Lovin' from the Oven
Tagged baking, chocolate dipped cookies, Christmas cookies, cookies, holidays
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Chocolate Crackles
A chocolate cookie for the holiday cookie tray. This cookie has melted chocolate, cocoa powder and is rolled in granulated and confectioners’ sugar before going into the oven! These rich cookies are a chocolate lover’s dream!
Posted in Holiday, Lovin' from the Oven
Tagged baking, chocolate, Christmas cookies, cookies, holiday
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Apple Muffins
I had some apples leftover from my Thanksgiving pie baking marathon, so I decided to make some muffins! These muffins are perfection with a cup of coffee in the morning.
Orange Cranberry Muffins
These muffins are perfect for breakfast on Thanksgiving – light, citrusy, and studded with chopped cranberries. Grab a cup of coffee and start prepping your veggies!
Retro Halloween Cupcake Toppers
I ran across these while looking for something else. Isn’t that always the way? Now I have to make cupcakes!
Posted in Halloween
Tagged baking, cupcake decorations, Halloween, Halloween cupcake toppers
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Banana Bread
It was another one of those “I bought too many bananas” situation – and ended up with mushy bananas no one wanted to eat. This bread is a combo of the mushy bananas, applesauce, and peanut butter with some mini … Continue reading
Posted in Lovin' from the Oven, News
Tagged applesauce, baking, banana bread, peanut butter, quick breads
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