Perfectly Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies
In between finishing my manuscript and photos for my next cookbook, I’ve made several batches of these amazing peanut butter cookies from Snackable ...
22-05-2022 21:32
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Raspberry Rhubarb Streusel Pie Bars
Raspberry Rhubarb Streusel Pie Bars are the perfect introduction to Spring baking. I love the sweet-tart, jammy filling with the buttery press-in cr...
20-04-2022 21:34
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Sesame Chocolate Chip Pan-Banging Cookies
In my first cookbook, my pan-banging chocolate chip cookie recipe had a variation that included toasted sesame oil. The scent of toasted sesame oil gi...
26-03-2022 21:33
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Deep Dish Pizza Bread
I have been highly enamored with Kristina Cho’s new cookbook, Mooncakes and Milk Bread; I can’t stop baking from it. The first recipe in her book,...
21-02-2022 21:32
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Panettone Scones
This post was created in partnership with Icelandic Provisions. Scones have always been a favorite baked good, and I love both making and eating them....
22-12-2021 21:32
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S’mores Gift Cakes
This is a recipe I came up with for Valrhona chocolate a few weeks ago; they featured it in their newsletter. I was given permission to share it on my...
17-12-2021 21:31
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White Cake with Cranberries and White Chocolate Buttercream
This is my favorite white cake (and also the base in this Streusel Coffee Cake) and while I enjoy eating it perfectly plain, adding cranberry jam, whi...
14-12-2021 21:34
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Brown Butter Brownie Cookies
I love Brownie Cookies (and brownies!), and was excited to try this brown butter version from Jesse Szewczyk’s new book, Cookies: The New Classics. ...
09-12-2021 21:37
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Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream Cake
This post is sponsored by Watkins 1868, a valued partner of The Vanilla Bean Blog. They’re a local Minnesota company, and one of the world?s top pu...
06-12-2021 22:03
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Sarah’s 2021 Cookbook Gift Guide & Music To Bake
Cookbooks These first 11 books are book that I have been using over and over since receiving them; they are well-used and loved. Also, my new book, Ba...
03-12-2021 21:33
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Red Velvet Sugar Cookies (and a mint version!)
This post is sponsored by Nordic Ware, a valued partner of The Vanilla Bean Blog. As you probably know, I love making cookies (and have a whole cookb...
01-12-2021 21:54
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Mokonuts’ Rye-Cranberry Chocolate Chunk Cookies
This recipe is from Dorie Greenspan’s fabulous new baking book, Baking with Dorie. I must admit that I am obsessed with these cookies, and have made...
28-11-2021 21:33
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Crème Brûlée Pumpkin Pie
This is a recipe from my new book, Baking for the Holidays. I have gotten quite a few DMs and emails about it – there is a typo in the recipe, and I...
23-11-2021 21:38
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Hard Cider Caramel Apple Pie
Apple pie is quintessential holiday fare, and my family would be highly disappointed if it was missing from our dessert table. In my new cookbook, Bak...
11-11-2021 21:34
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(Almost) No-Bake Cheesecake Bars with Cranberry Red Wine Swi
I’ve made many variations of these almost no-bake cheesecake bars, but this cranberry red wine swirl variation has become a favorite during the cool...
28-10-2021 21:33
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Buttery Vanilla Bundt Cake
This post is sponsored by Nordic Ware, a valued partner of The Vanilla Bean Blog. We’re also hosting a giveaway together on my Instagram channel for...
20-10-2021 21:38
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Streusel Coffee Cake
In just a few days, my 3rd cookbook, Baking for the Holidays, will be available to purchase! This book is a collection of 50+ holiday-inspired sweets ...
05-09-2021 21:34
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(Almost) No-Bake Cheesecake with Jam Swirl
I’ve found this almost no-bake cheesecake to be a great substitute for the real deal, especially during the hot summer months when I want to keep my...
26-08-2021 21:34
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7 Brownie Recipes You Need To Make
Brownies are the truest form of comfort, right next to my pan-banging chocolate chip cookies. They can be made via many different techniques and ingre...
23-07-2021 21:34
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15 Best No-Churn Ice Cream Recipes
No ice cream cream maker" No problem. You don’t even need one to make some of the most amazing ice cream you’ve tasted! No-churn ice cream is made...
11-06-2021 21:35
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10 Best Mother’s Day Breakfast Recipes
Wondering what to make for Mother’s Day" These delicious breakfast recipes are homemade with love, and make the best gift. Whether they’re a brunc...
07-05-2021 21:38
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Raspberry Puff Pastry Tart
I’m a big fan of this puff pastry tart; it’s flaky crust and creamy center hit all the right notes. The raspberries add a burst of freshness, and ...
30-04-2021 21:40
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Coffee Blondie Skillet with Whiskey No-Churn Ice Cream
I’ve always been a big fan of skillet desserts, but since having children they seem to be a more regular occurrence; there is something about a cook...
18-03-2021 22:12
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Devil’s Food Cake with Ultra-Rich Buttercream and Choc
I am so excited to be sharing this Devil’s Food Cake with Ultra-Rich Buttercream and Chocolate Ganache from Zoë François’ new book, Zoë Bakes Cake...
18-03-2021 22:12
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Meyer Lemon Cake with Crème Fraîche Glaze
I have been a fan of snack cakes for years (see Chocolate Chip Snack Cake and Powdered Sugar Snack Cake), and am excited to now have a Meyer Lemon ver...
09-03-2021 21:39
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White Chocolate Cheesecake Bars + June Oven
This post is sponsored by June Oven. All opinions are my own. I never grew up with a toaster oven or convection oven of any kind (my grandma had a t...
18-12-2020 21:35
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Holiday Cookie Round-Up
Each year at Christmas I like to put together a cookie box for family, friends, and neighbors. The content changes somewhat over the years; some cooki...
17-12-2020 21:35
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Olive Oil Sugar Cookies with Pistachios and Lemon Glaze
My mom will often turn down the sweet, gooey confections that I prefer, but she can never say no to a thin, crispy cookie. I created these unique cook...
16-12-2020 21:34
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Fig + Orange Sables
This Thanksgiving was unusual, to be sure. Our family made the decision to spend it with just our immediate household, and while my two kids understan...
27-11-2020 21:35
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Black-bottom Chocolate Mousse Pie
Since Thanksgiving is almost upon us and pie season is here, I decided to make my favorite dessert for the holiday: Chocolate Mousse Pie. This is a ma...
21-11-2020 21:34
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Powdered Donut Cake
I am highly enjoying Yossy Arefi’s new cookbook, Snacking Cakes, a lovely collection of simple, every day cakes. I’ve tried several recipes from t...
03-11-2020 21:36
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Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
My dear friend Scott brought me a pumpkin cake last week – a thick 9 x 13 cake with a giant mound of cream cheese icing. After sneaking pieces of it...
23-10-2020 21:35
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Another book update + giveaway!
I have been getting a lot of messages asking about the availability of both my cookbooks – they are showing up OUT OF STOCK almost everywhere. Many ...
01-10-2020 21:38
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Tart
Edd Kimber’s latest cookbook, One Tin Bakes, is a wonderful book that reduces the required bakeware to just one tin; each and every recipe in the bo...
19-09-2020 21:37
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Chocolate Orange Sablés
This month I have 6 new cookie recipes in the Holiday Cookies issue from Bake From Scratch! My favorite contribution is Chocolate Orange Sablés (recip...
19-09-2020 21:37
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Neapolitan Cookies #70
This cookie was inspired by pastry chef Matthew Rice’s Neapolitan cookie, which I stumbled upon while searching Pinterest for the color pink. This c...
17-09-2020 21:34
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Marshmallow Peanut Butter Brownies #26
Marshmallow Fluff + Peanut Butter + Brownies = Yes, please. From 100 Cookies Notes This recipe also needs the recipe for My Favorite Brownies (instruc...
17-09-2020 21:34
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100 Cookies Update and Giveaway!
I’ve had a lot of people reaching out to me that my book, 100 Cookies, is currently out of stock online. My book has been reprinted and there are mo...
12-09-2020 21:37
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