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The fall is my favorite time of the year for baking. I love the classics – pumpkin pie, oatmeal cookies and pecan anything – but I also love the opportunity to come up with fun new treats that make use of some of those classic flavors. These Churro Pumpkin Pie Blondies are …

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Vanilla Bean Cornmeal Shortbread

June 10, 2019June 9, 2019

Shortbread is one of my favorite cookies to keep around the kitchen for snacking. It’s easy to make shortbread and the cookies tend to have a much longer shelf life than your average drop cookie, so one batch can last for days – even if you’re just treating yourself and not baking them …

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Ruby Chocolate Brownies

April 23, 2019

Ruby Chocolate Brownies
A few weeks ago, I picked up some perfectly pink Ruby Cacao from Trader Joe’s. These chocolate chips are naturally pink – thanks to a unique process used by chocolate maker Callebaut – and have a creamy, fruity flavor that has a distinct berry note to it. Although its color really …

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Ginger Passion Fruit Cake Bars

April 2, 2019

Gingerbread is a cake that is usually reserved for the fall baking season, but that doesn’t mean that it is the only time of year you can enjoy warm, spicy ginger. Adding a flavor that contrasts with those deep spices can turn a fall favorite into one that is perfect for spring or …

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Coconut Dragonfruit Blondies

February 25, 2019

Coconut Dragonfruit Blondies are a tropical twist on a classic batch of blondies. The buttery bars are packed with shredded coconut and bright pink dragonfruit, giving them a wonderful look and flavor while retaining the chewy texture that blondies are known for.

Dragonfruit is also known as cactus fruit, is a …

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Cornmeal Berry Bars

February 16, 2019

Cornmeal Berry Bars

There are many simple desserts out there that you can bake with fresh berries, but few are as simple as these Cornmeal Berry Bars. The bars are made with a cornmeal shortbread base and filled with a combination of jam and fresh berries. It’s a lot like a fruit cobbler …

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Sweet and Salty Butterscotch Potato Chip Blondies

February 2, 2019

While I have a sweet tooth, there are plenty of desserts out there that are overly sweet. Adding a pinch of salt to a very sweet dessert can take that sugary edge off and make it even more delicious. Adding a pinch of salt to a dessert that is balanced and you …

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Coconut Maple Pecan Bars

January 16, 2019January 15, 2019

Maple syrup is one of my favorite sweet ingredients to work with in the kitchen. Not only is it delicious on pancakes and waffles, but the rich flavor of maple can add a lot of complexity – and sweetness, of course – to a wide variety of recipes. These Coconut Maple Pecan Bars …

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Churro Pumpkin Pie Blondies

Vanilla Bean Cornmeal Shortbread

Ruby Chocolate Brownies

Ginger Passion Fruit Cake Bars

Coconut Dragonfruit Blondies

Cornmeal Berry Bars

Sweet and Salty Butterscotch Potato Chip Blondies

Coconut Maple Pecan Bars

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