Category: Desserts
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Spiced Wafer Cookies
I know the “pumpkin spice latte” is pretty much the official sign of all things Fall, but when I was growing up it was Ivin’s Spiced Wafers. The iconic orange box would be stacked high in the local grocery stores like ACME and Shop Rite. My mom always bought them and when I got married,…
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Key Lime Pie with Coconut Graham Crust
I’ve made quite a few key lime pies in my life, and I’ve always been really happy with the outcome. There are a LOT of different variations to this tart treat. Key lime pie filling usually consists of three basic ingredients – egg yolks, sweetened condensed milk, and key lime juice. The range of choices…
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Banana Streusel Chocolate Chip Muffins
I was on a mission to use 4 very ripe bananas I had sitting on my counter, and these muffins were the perfect recipe choice to make them shine! Paired with chocolate and walnuts, these gems are scrumptious from the first bite to the last! The streusel topping put these tasty bites of deliciousness over…
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Mojito Cupcakes
Mojito cupcakes have been on my baking list for a while now, so when I saw Nicole’s Mojito cupcake post on Instagram the other day, I knew I needed to make them pronto! Looking through my cabinets and refrigerator for ingredients I was pleasantly surprised I had everything to make these delicious gems! I did…
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Mini Eggs NYC Cookies
Last year these NYC style mini egg cookies were all over my Instagram feed and I wanted to try them. Well, that never happened! As I was buying candy for Easter this year I came across some Cadbury mini eggs and I bought them with these cookies in mind. These cookies are, dare I…
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Sticky Buns (small batch)
I was going to put my sticky bun recipe in my cookbook, but I really wanted to share it with all of you. This is a scaled down version of my original recipe. This recipe makes nine sticky buns, and will make a nice addition to any brunch or just to have with a cup…
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Gingerbread Cake With Lemon Sauce
I enjoy gingerbread cake, but I’ve never been a fan of molasses. When I make gingerbread cookies, or gingerbread houses, I always substitute molasses with dark corn syrup. Using dark brown sugar in this recipe along with the warm delicious spices, gives this cake the iconic gingerbread taste. It’s so moist and yummy! Ingredients for…
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Apple Fritters
These homemade bakery style apple fritters are the perfect treat that you would typically find in a coffee or doughnut shop, but they are made just as great right in your own home! Chunks of apple that are cooked into a soft yet crispy filling are folded into a smooth yeasty dough, and then fried…
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Orange Olive Oil Cake
Following a recipe that I find on line (or even in a cookbook) and not getting the results I had aspired to achieve is really frustrating! I tested this recipe several times before achieving the perfect texture and posting it on my blog. I am very happy with this orange olive oil cake, and…
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Baileys Chocolate Cheesecake
With St. Patrick’s Day fast approaching, I wanted to make a decadent recipe to go with our corned beef and cabbage dinner. Yes, I’m an Irish girl…through and through!! I’m from a large family, too (I’m one of eight children). My Mom always made corned beef and cabbage every year on St. Patrick’s Day. I…