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Raspberry White Chocolate Chip Cookies

Jan 17, 2022 · 1 Comment

These are the BEST raspberry white chocolate chip cookies! They're buttery, chewy, and loaded with freeze dried raspberries and white chocolate chips. There's also no chilling time required, just mix, bake, and enjoy!

Raspberry white chocolate chip cookies on a black wire rack.

This is hands down the BEST raspberry white chocolate chip cookie recipe. They’re so buttery and chewy with raspberries and white chocolate throughout. By using freeze dried raspberries instead of fresh raspberries, the cookies keep their chewy texture rather than getting soggy. This recipe also requires zero chilling time, so you can just mix, bake, and enjoy!

This cookie recipe is truly one of my absolute favorites! They have a light crunch from the golden crisp edges while the centers are perfectly chewy. The flavors of these cookies are spot on - delicious melt-in-your-mouth white chocolate is met with the sweet and slightly tangy taste of ripe raspberries.

These cookies are also SO easy to make. The cookie dough is mixed just like any other, but does not require any refrigeration. This means you can have a fresh batch of raspberry white chocolate chip cookies baked and ready to be enjoyed in under 30 minutes!

Hand holding stack of raspberry white chocolate chip cookies cut in half.

Raspberry White Chocolate Chip Cookie Ingredients

You’ll need all the typical cookie ingredients (butter, eggs, flour, etc.), along with freeze dried raspberries and white chocolate chips to make these raspberry white chocolate chip cookies.

Here’s your shopping list:

Butter
granulated sugar
light brown sugar
egg
vanilla extract
all-purpose flour
baking soda
Salt
Freeze dried raspberries
White chocolate chips

freeze dried raspberries, light brown sugar, white chocolate chips, sugar, flour, baking soda, salt, vanilla extract, egg, and melted butter on a marble surface.

If you have a difficult time finding freeze dried raspberries at your local grocery store, you can order them online or swap them out for freeze dried strawberries instead. The results will be equally delicious!

For a complete list of ingredients with amounts and instructions, scroll down to the recipe card.

How to Make White Chocolate Raspberry Cookie Recipe

Place the melted butter and sugars in a mixing bowl and whisk together until a paste-like consistency.
Add the egg and vanilla extract and whisk until smooth.

Melted butter, brown sugar, and sugar in a mixing bowl.

Melted butter, brown sugar, sugar, and egg in a mixing bowl.

Use a rubber spatula or wooden spoon to stir in the flour, baking soda, and salt into the wet ingredients. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix or gluten will develop and the cookies will be tough.
Fold in the white chocolate chips and freeze dried raspberries.

Raspberry white chocolate chip cookie dough in a mixing bowl.

Drop the cookies on a parchment paper lined baking sheet using a cookie scoop. Allow enough space between each cookie for spreading.
Bake until the cookies are golden brown with firm edges and slightly soft centers.

Unbaked raspberry white chocolate chip cookie on parchment paper.

Raspberry white chocolate chip cookie on parchment paper.

Remove from oven and transfer to a cooling rack. While the cookies are still warm, top with more white chocolate chips and crushed freeze dried raspberries.

Raspberry white chocolate chip cookies on a wire cooling rack.

Tips For Making the Best Raspberry White Chocolate Cookies

Properly measure the flour: One of the main reasons why most dessert recipes fail is because the flour was not properly measured. If there’s too much flour, the cookies will turn out dry, hard, and will not spread properly. Too little flour will result in flat cookies that spread out too much. The most accurate way to measure flour is to use a food scale.

White chocolate: When it comes to desserts, and especially cookies, it is important to use high quality chocolate for the best results. In this recipe I like to use a combination of regular sized and mini white chocolate chips so that every bite is filled with white chocolatey goodness!

Make ahead: The cookies can be shaped and frozen unbaked. Freeze on the baking sheet until solid, then store in a freezer bag. Bake directly from frozen adding 2-3 minutes to the total baking time.

Storage: Baked cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

How Do You Know When the Cake is Done Baking?

Insert a wooden skewer into the center of the cake to make sure that the cake is done baking. If the skewer comes out clean with just a couple of crumbs, your cake is done!

Can You Taste the Coffee in Chocolate Cake?

No! You won’t be able to taste the coffee in this chocolate cake recipe. The coffee enhances the flavor of the cocoa powder resulting in a more intense chocolate tasting cake!

Can I Make a Gluten Free Chocolate Cake?

Yes! You can easily make this chocolate cake recipe gluten free but using a 1:1 gluten free baking flour. I love using this one from Bob's Red Mill.

Raspberry white chocolate chip cookies cut in half on a black wire rack.

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Greek Cookies for the Holidays

Dec 13, 2021 · Leave a Comment

Hi friends! The holidays are my favorite time of year when it comes to baking! I complied all of my favorite Greek cookie recipes that are popular during the holiday season in one easy to follow cookbook. My book, Greek Cookies for the Holidays features 10 delicious recipes that you can make and share with your friends and family this holiday season (or year round!). These cookie recipes include recipes like kourabiedes, pasta flora, paximadia, and more! This book will be your go-to-guide for making the best traditional Greek Christmas cookies!

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Recipes included in this Book

Kourabiedes pg. 17
Melomakarona pg. 19
Paximadia (Anise Biscotti) pg. 20
Koulourakia pg. 23
Petit Four Cookies pg. 24
Finikota pg. 26
Olive Oil Cookies pg. 29
Pasta Flora pg. 31
Truffles pg. 33
Kariokes pg. 34

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Chewy Walnut Spice Cookies

Dec 7, 2021 · 5 Comments

Loaded with warm spices, and packed with ground walnuts, these Chewy Spice Cookies make a wonderful addition to your holiday assortment.

Spice cookie with glaze on parchment paper.

When making cookies to give away during the holidays, I always like to include cookies that cannot be found in the supermarket aisle. Making a variety of unique yet delicious cookies, makes giving them away to loved ones so much more exciting!

These Walnut Spice Cookies are to die for. They have crisp edges and a chewy center and are perfectly spiced. The honey glaze is completely optional (but highly recommended) and will harden when it’s set, so that you can stack and pack them into cookie boxes.

Chewy Spice Cookies have different classic cookie components combined into one addicting cookie. There are toffee notes from the dark brown sugar, a touch of honey compliments the warm spices (cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves), and walnuts add a nice nutty flavor.

spice cookie with a bite taken out of it.

Let’s go over the ingredients used in this walnut spice cookie recipe. Using high-quality ingredients is key to producing a high-quality cookies!

Butter: I always bake with salted butter. It doesn’t contain any flavorings that unsalted butter has. Just two ingredients; cream and salt. You can use unsalted butter if you prefer, you may just need to increase the sea salt by ¼ tsp in the recipe! Make sure that the butter is at room temperature.
Dark brown sugar: Brown sugar helps give these cookies their chewy texture. I like to use dark brown sugar for a deeper taste, but light brown sugar works just as well! Use your favorite brand of brown sugar. This is the one that I use in all of my baking.
Sugar: Use your favorite granulated or organic cane sugar! This is the one that I use in all of my baking.
Honey: I like to use a mild-flavored ethically sourced local pure honey when baking. This one is my favorite!
Egg: Make sure that your egg is at room temperature for the best results.
Vanilla extract: Always use pure vanilla extract (not imitation) for the best tasting baked treats!
All-purpose flour: I always use unbleached all-purpose flour in my baking. You can also use pastry flour or all-purpose gluten free flour with great results as well!
Spices: In these cookies, we will be using cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and ground cloves. Make sure that your spices are fresh for the optimal flavor.
Walnuts: Use your favorite brand of walnuts. You can use either walnut pieces or halves since we will be grinding them.

HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT CHEWY SPICE COOKIES

spice cookie batter in a mixing bowl with a rubber spatula.

This walnut spice cookie recipe is sooo easy to make! Let’s go through the steps to make sure you end up with the perfect chewy cookies.

STEP ONE: GRIND WALNUTS

Place the walnuts in the bowl of a food processor or blender and pulse until the walnuts are ground. Be careful not to process the walnuts too much because they will turn into walnut butter!

STEP TWO: CREAM BUTTER, SUGARS, & HONEY

Place the room temperature butter and brown sugar, granulated sugar, and honey in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment and beat on medium speed until light and fluffy (about 5-8 minutes). You can also use a large mixing bowl and a hand mixer.

STEP THREE: ADD EGG AND VANILLA EXTRACT

Next, add the egg and vanilla extract and beat on medium speed until mixture is fluffy. This should take about 5 minutes.

STEP FOUR: COMBINE DRY INGREDIENTS AND ADD TO BUTTER MIXTURE

In a separate bowl, sift the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, cloves, and salt. Then, stir in the ground walnuts. Add dry ingredients to the butter mixture and mix on low speed until a dough forms.

STEP FIVE: SCOOP OUT COOKIE DOUGH AND BAKE

Use a large cookie scoop to form 2 tbsp-size portions of the dough. Roll each portion into a ball and roll in extra sugar. Place 6 cookies on a parchment lined cookie sheet and bake. Repeat with remaining dough.

STEP SIX: MAKE GLAZE

To make the glaze, whisk the confectioner’s sugar, honey, and milk together until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the cooled cookies & enjoy!

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a cookie chewy?

Many factors affect the chewiness of a cookie, but moisture is necessary.

Brown sugar: using brown sugar increases the moisture of a cookie dough because brown sugar has a higher water content than granulated sugar.

More eggs: eggs also increase the moisture in cookie dough, resulting in chewier cookies.

Can I use pecans instead of walnuts?

Yes! I have made these cookies with pecans and they turned out delicious!

How do I store cookies?

Store your walnut spice cookies covered in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 1 week.

How do I freeze cookies?

You can freeze unglazed baked cookies or unbaked cookie dough balls for up two 3 months. If freezing unbaked cookie dough, bake frozen cookie dough and add 1-2 minutes to your baking time.

Classic Toll House Cookies Recipe

Sep 27, 2021 · 10 Comments

The chocolate chip cookie recipe that everybody loves! Learn how to make Classic Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies from scratch.

Hand holding stack of chocolate chip cookies.

Chocolate chip cookies (& their many varieties) are the most popular cookies in the United States. They all consist of a simple butter cookie with chocolate morsels or chunks mixed into the dough. Today, there are an infinite variety of flavors, textures, and sizes of chocolate chip cookies and the perfect chocolate chip cookie really depends on personal preference.

Thin crispy cookies vs. chewy and thick cookies vs. soft cakey cookies
Semi-sweet chocolate chips vs. chopped dark chocolate vs. milk chocolate
Softened butter vs. melted butter
Dark brown sugar vs. light brown sugar
Nuts vs. no nuts

For more chocolate chip cookie recipes, check out these Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies, Chocolate Chip Walnut Cookies, and these Peanut Butter Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies.

chocolate chip cookies on parchment paper.

Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Ingredients

These ingredients are crucial to make the very best chocolate chip cookies.

Butter: Before using, remove the butter from the refrigerator at least 1 hour ahead of time and let it come to room temperature.
Sugar: Classic chocolate chip cookies should always be made with a combination of white sugar and brown sugar. Brown sugar gives the cookies their distinct “toffee” flavor and chewiness, while granulated sugar adds sweetness.
All-purpose Flour: Use unbleached all-purpose flour. Make sure that you measure out your flour correctly. I recommend using a kitchen scale to weigh the flour for the most accurate measurement. The most common culprit for thick, dry cookies that did not spread properly is adding too much flour to the dough.
Chocolate Chips: The original Toll House cookie was made using a chopped Nestlé semi-sweet chocolate bar but has since evolved to using semi-sweet chocolate chips or morsels. I like to use Ghirardelli semi-sweet chocolate chips.

butter, flour, sugar, brown sugar, egg, chocolate chips, baking soda, salt, and vanilla extract in small bowls.

How To Make The Best Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookies

The secret to the best American-style chocolate chip cookies is to use a technique similar called the creaming method. Here, I’ll show you how to implement it when making chocolate chip cookies.

The amount of creaming affects the texture, leavening, and spread of the cookies. Unlike cakes, only a small amount of creaming is needed when making cookie dough. Over-creaming the butter may result in a cookie that spreads too much during the baking process.

Measure out ingredients accurately and make sure all ingredients are room temperature before beginning.
Place the butter and sugars in the mixing bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment or use a hand mixer. Cream the butter and sugars at low speed until the mixture resembles a smooth paste.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract and blend at low speed.

Creamed butter and sugar in a mixing bowl. — Cream the butter and sugars at low speed until the mixture resembles a smooth paste.

Creamed butter, sugar, eggs and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl. — Cream the butter and sugars at low speed until the mixture resembles a smooth paste.

Sift in the flour, baking soda, and salt. Mix until just combined. Do not overmix or gluten will develop and the cookies will be tough.
Fold in the chocolate chips.

cookie dough in a glass bowl. — Add dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

chocolate chip cookie dough in a glass bowl. — Add dry ingredients and mix until just combined.

Drop the cookies on a prepared baking sheet using a cookie scoop. Allow enough space between each cookie for spreading.
Bake until the cookies are golden brown with firm edges and slightly soft centers.

chocolate chip cookie dough on a baking sheet. — Drop the cookies on a prepared baking sheet using a cookie scoop.

chocolate chip cookies on a baking sheet. — Drop the cookies on a prepared baking sheet using a cookie scoop.

Pro tip: Note the importance of Step 2. Creaming the butter and sugar at low speed will help the cookies retain their shape, not spread too much, and prevent a dry and crumbly texture.

Expert Tips

Chocolate: While the classic Toll House Cookies are made with Nestle semi-sweet chocolate morsels, you can use any type of chocolate you will like. Dark chocolate, bittersweet, and milk chocolate make great additions. You can also use chopped chocolate rather than chocolate chips.

Adding nuts: If you would like to incorporate nuts into the dough, slightly cut back on the amount of chocolate and replace it with your choice of chopped nuts. My favorites are walnuts or pecans.

Make ahead: The cookies can be shaped and frozen unbaked. Freeze on the baking sheet until solid, then store in a freezer bag. Bake directly from frozen adding 2-3 minutes to the total baking time.

Storage: Baked cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it better to use butter or shortening for chocolate chip cookies?

Butter, especially unsalted butter, is the preferred fat for chocolate chip cookies because of its flavor and melt-in-the-mouth quality.

What makes chocolate chip cookies flatten?

Too much spread can be caused by a few different reasons.

1. The baking temperature was too low
2. Not enough flour
3. Too much sugar
4. Over creaming the butter and sugar
5. Adding too much leavener (baking powder or baking soda)
6. Too much liquid in the dough

To prevent flat cookies, make sure that you measure all of the ingredients accurately and bake the cookies in a preheated oven.

Why are my chocolate chip cookies so hard?

The main reason chocolate chip cookies are hard is because there is too much flour in the dough. Another reason may be that the cookies are overbaked.

Where did the name Toll House cookies come from?

The original chocolate chip cookie is the Toll House cookie. Ruth Wakefield, owner of the Toll House Inn in Whitman, Massachusetts first developed the recipe in the 1930s. The Original Toll House cookies are simple butter cookies consisting of a blend of brown and white sugar with semi-sweet chocolate morsels mixed into the dough.
In 1939, Ruth Wakefield gave Nestlé the rights to her cookie recipe and the Toll House name for reportedly $1 and a lifetime supply of free chocolate. Since then, every bag of Nestlé Chocolate Chips that is sold in North America has a variation of Ruth Wakefield’s original Toll House chocolate chip cookie recipe printed on the back of it.

chocolate chip cookie cut in half on parchment paper.

S'mores Brownies

Aug 9, 2021 · 4 Comments

These S’mores brownies are a chocolate lover’s dream! There are layers of graham crackers, fudgy brownies, melted chocolate, and toasty marshmallows on top. They are a showstopper, perfect for summer parties and get-togethers.

S'mores brownies on brown parchment paper.

S’mores are one of my favorite summer treats! Imagine all of the flavors of classic fire roasted s’mores — crispy graham crackers, gooey marshmallow, and creamy chocolate — packed into fudgy brownies that you could eat anywhere or anytime of year.

These s’mores brownies include a crispy graham cracker base, rich brownies, melted chocolate, and fresh-roasted marshmallows all in one bite! With all the hallmarks of the classic summertime treat, these brownies will become your new all-time favorite recipe.

Fun fact! Did you know August 10 is National S'mores Day??

For more s’mores recipes check out this S'mores Skillet Cookie, S'mores Lava Cakes, S'mores Milano Cookies, and this Vegan S'mores Chia Pudding.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

All of the classic flavors of s’mores without the bonfire
Easy to make
Perfect for parties, occasions, and events
Enjoy s’mores flavors all year round!

What are S’mores Brownies

S’mores brownies have all the key ingredients you’d find in the classic campfire treat. There’s the graham crackers, the chocolate, and of course, the toasted marshmallows.

Here is a breakdown of these brownies:

Graham crackers
Fudge brownies
Chocolate
Toasted marshmallows

This dessert starts with a crispy graham cracker base which gets topped with a thick layer of rich, fudgy brownies. While the brownies are still hot, we melt some chocolate squares over top of them and then top the whole thing off with marshmallows. The marshmallows get a quick flash under the broiler or with a kitchen torch to give them a beautiful char.

S'mores Brownies Ingredients

Marshmallows, eggs, sugar, butter, cocoa powder, salt, flout, chocolate, vanilla, graham crackers on a gray surface.

Graham crackers: Use your favorite brand of graham crackers. They can be original or cinnamon flavored. Or, if you are a real choc-aholic, use chocolate graham crackers!
Chocolate: For this recipe, I like to use bittersweet or dark chocolate to balance out the sweetness of the marshmallows. If you prefer the classic, use milk chocolate.
Marshmallows: You can use any size marshmallows you like - mini, regular, or jumbo.

Step by Step Instructions

Base: Arrange graham crackers on the bottom of the lined pan.
Brownie layer: Prepare the brownie batter and pour the batter over the graham crackers. Bake for 30 minutes.
Chocolate layer: After 30 minutes, remove the pan from the oven and top with chopped chocolate. Allow the chocolate to sit for 3-5 minutes and then use a small offset spatula to spread the chocolate over the top of the brownies.
Marshmallows: Arrange the marshmallows on top in rows and then return the pan to the oven for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, remove the pan from the oven and use a kitchen torch to toast the tops of the marshmallows, or position the pan to the top rack of your oven and broil for 15-30 seconds.
Allow the brownies to cool for 20-30 minutes before cutting into squares. Enjoy!

Graham crackers arranged in a baking pan. — Arrange graham crackers on the bottom of the lined pan.

Melted butter, brown sugar, and sugar in a saucepan. — Arrange graham crackers on the bottom of the lined pan.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I store s’mores brownies?

Store any leftover brownies in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. You can enjoy them cold, or pop them into the microwave for a few seconds for a warm gooey treat.

Can I make gluten free s’mores brownies?

To make this recipe entirely gluten free, use gluten free graham crackers and replace the flour with an all-purpose 1 to 1 gluten free baking flour. Pamela’s Products gluten free graham crackers and Bob’s Red Mill gluten free flour mix are my favorite!

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S'mores brownies on parchment paper with graham cracker pieces.

Homemade Milano Cookies

Aug 5, 2021 · 40 Comments

If you are a fan of Pepperidge Farm Milano Cookies, you’ve come to the right place! Learn how to make Homemade Milano Cookies right in your own kitchen.

Milano cookies on brown parchment paper.

I have to admit, Milano cookies are one of my top favorite store bought cookies. The combination of the crispy vanilla wafer cookies and dark chocolate makes these cookies irresistible. They are perfect with a cup of coffee, as dessert, or even a midday treat.

Impress your friends and family with this easy Homemade Milano Cookie recipe! The cookies are buttery, crispy vanilla cookies sandwiched between dark chocolate ganache.

If you love these cookies, you'll also love these S'mores Milano Cookies, the Homemade Oreo Cookies, and these Dulce de Leche Tahini Cookies.

Why you’ll love this recipe

Delicious
Better than the store bought cookies
Easy to make
Perfect for sharing

What are Milano Cookies?

Milano cookies are oval-shaped butter cookies that are sandwiched between a layer of chocolate. In 1957, Pepperidge Farm began selling the "Naples" cookies in the Southern states. The Naples cookies were vanilla wafer cookies topped with dark chocolate. However, because of the hot temperatures in the South, the chocolate was melting. As a solution, they sandwiched two Naples cookies together and created the Milano cookie.

Today there are over 15 varieties of Milano cookies made by Pepperidge Farm, all with different fillings.

Milano cookies and a glass of milk on brown parchment paper.

Ingredients for Milano Cookie Recipe

I originally posted this recipe in 2017, but have since altered and perfected the recipe. Please note that some of the ingredients have changed.

Flour
Cornstarch
Baking soda
Salt
Butter
Powdered sugar
Granulated sugar
Egg
Vanilla extract
Milk

How to make homemade Milano Cookies

Making Milano cookies at home is easier than you think. The cookie batter comes together in just a few steps and the ganache center takes only a few minutes to prepare.

The hardest part of making the vanilla wafer cookies is making sure that all of the cookies are the same shape and size. Use a ruler and pencil to draw 12-2 ½-inch lines spaced equal distances apart on a piece of parchment paper. Then, flip the paper over and place it onto the baking sheet (written side facing down) and use the lines as a guide. These cookies are piped onto the baking sheet, so make sure that they are as uniform as you can get them.

The filling is a ganache which is made by heating cream and pouring it over chopped chocolate. Once the ganache has cooled, spread a small amount onto the flat side of one cookie and top with the flat side of another cookie. It's that simple! Instead of making a ganache, you can just melt chocolate and use that as the filling. Either way, you'll never want to buy another store bought version after you try these Homemade Milano Cookies!

Pro Tip: Make sure that the butter, egg, and milk are at room temperature before beginning. For the best and most accurate results, use a kitchen scale to measure out the flour and sugars.

Expert Tips

Room temperature ingredients: Make sure that the butter, egg, and milk are at room temperature before beginning.
Accuracy: For the best and most accurate results, use a kitchen scale to measure out the flour and sugars.
Uniform cookies: Use a ruler and pencil to draw 12-2 ½-inch lines spaced equal distances apart on a piece of parchment paper. Then, flip the paper over and place it onto the baking sheet (written side facing down) and use the lines as a guide.
Pair the cookies: Before assembling the cookies, I like to match the cookies together in pairs that are about the same width and length. This will make assembling the cookies a lot quicker.
Assembling the cookies: A small offset spatula is the best way to spread the ganache onto the cookies. Alternatively, you can use a butter knife.

Bite shot of a Milano cookie on brown parchment paper.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I store Milano cookies?

Store the cookies in covered at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Can I freeze Milano cookies?

Yes, these cookies freeze great! You can freeze the vanilla wafers in a freezer safe container. When you are ready to eat, remove the cookies from the freezer, prepare the ganache, and assemble. You can also freeze the assembled cookies in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months.

Can I make this Milano cookie recipe in advance?

You can prepare and bake the vanilla wafers up to 2 days in advance. When you are ready to serve, make the ganache, and assemble the cookies.

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Mini Key Lime Pies

Aug 3, 2021 · 5 Comments

These Mini Key Lime Pies have all the components of the classic key lime pie baked into individual servings. Each mini pie has a buttery and crispy graham cracker crust filled with a velvety lime filling that is the perfect balance of sweet and zesty. Top with a swirl of toasted sweet meringue and lime slices for the ultimate summer treat!

Mini key lime pie with meringue and a slice of lime on brown parchment paper.

If you love key lime pie, you'll love this easy, individualized version of the classic dessert. Crispy graham cracker crusts are filled with a 5 ingredient smooth and creamy filling. These mini pies are incredibly easy to bake and make the most delicious dessert to serve. I like to top my pies lightly toasted meringue, but you can also top them with a dollop of whipped cream.

If you love these mini pies, you will also love this Strawberry Lemon Tart, Passionfruit Mousse Cake, and these Lemon Thyme Muffins.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Easy to bake with only 7 ingredients
Less than 30 minutes of bake time
Perfect balance of sweet and sour thanks to the acidity of lime and sweetness of the condensed milk
Individual portions are great for parties, potlucks, and celebrations

Mini key lime pies with meringue and a slice of lime on brown parchment paper.

Key Lime Pie Ingredients

These mini key lime pies are made with ONLY 7 ingredients! Here is what you will need:

Butter
Graham crackers
Sweetened condensed milk
Key limes - If you cannot find key limes, use regular limes!
Vanilla extract
Eggs - the key lime filling calls for two egg yolks. Save the egg whites for the meringue topping!
Sugar

Sugar, eggs, limes, sweetened condensed milk, vanilla extract, lime juice, and butter on a grey surface.

How to make Individual Key Lime Pies

Graham cracker crust being pressed into muffin pan. — Firmly press the crust mixture into the muffin pan and bake.

Key lime pie batter in a white mixing bowl. — Firmly press the crust mixture into the muffin pan and bake.

Once baked, allow the pies to cool to room temperature, and then chill the pies for at least 2 hours or overnight. Top with chilled pies with meringue and then use a kitchen torch to gently toast the tops. Top with a lime wedge and serve.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make this recipe into a regular size pie?

Yes! You can bake this recipe in an 8-in tart pan. The ingredient measurements and baking times remain the same.

Can I use regular limes in place of Key limes?

Yes, if you cannot find Key limes, you can use regular limes.

Can I use bottled lime juice for Key Lime Pie?

You can use bottled lime juice, but I recommend using fresh squeezed juice for the best taste.

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Photos by Liz @ Buuck Farms Bakery

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Jul 12, 2021 · 7 Comments

These Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars are soft, chewy and loaded with lots of chocolate chips. Super easy to make in under 1 hour and require just one bowl and a few pantry ingredients.

Oatmeal chocolate chip cookie bar cut in half..

This is the BEST Oatmeal Cookie Bar recipe you’ll ever bake! They are soft, chewy and loaded with rolled oats and chocolate, just like the cookie version. However, these bars are way easier to whip up than a batch of cookies!

Plus, this is a one-bowl recipe, which makes them even easier to make, bake, and enjoy. This Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bar recipe is made with just a few pantry-staple ingredients, so you can make them anytime you’re in the mood for a sweet treat.

If you love bar desserts, make sure to check out these white chocolate blondies, salted caramel pretzel blondies, and dark chocolate oat bars!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

One-bowl and no fancy mixers required
Simple pantry ingredients
Soft and chewy
Made in under 1 hour
Perfect for crowds, potlucks, and celebrations

Ingredient Notes:

Brown sugar - light or dark brown sugar can be used in this recipe. I personally like to use dark brown sugar for a deeper flavor.
Oats - this recipe called for rolled oats (aka old fashioned) which give the bars their chewy texture. You can use quick oats, but note that the texture will be different.
Chocolate - I like to use bittersweet chocolate chips, but feel free to use your favorite chocolate chips or chopped chocolate!

Ingredients needed to make oatmeal chocolate chip cookie bars.

Melted butter, brown sugar, sugar, and an egg whisked in a mixing bowl. — Whisk melted butter, brown sugar, and sugar.

Expert Tips

Line your pan with parchment paper. Lining your pan with parchment paper overhanging the sides makes for easy removal after the bars are baked. If you don’t have any parchment paper, you can totally bake the cookie bars without it. Just make sure to grease your pan before spreading the batter.
Bake in a 9x13-in pan. To bake this recipe in a 9x13-in baking pan, simply double the quantities in the recipe. The baking time remains the same.
Serving the cookie bars. Once the bars are baked, I like to top them with a sprinkle of sea salt. You can serve them plain, or with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Oatmeal chocolate chip cookie bars on wax paper.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you store chocolate chip oatmeal bars?

Store any leftovers covered in an airtight container at room temperature.

How long do cookie bars last?

Oatmeal chocolate chip cookie bars will stay fresh for about 3 days.

Can I freeze oatmeal cookie bars?

These bars freeze very well! Once they are completely cool, place the bars into a freezer safe container or zip top bag. Freeze for up to 3 months.

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S'mores Skillet Cookie (Pizookie)

Jul 6, 2021 · 1 Comment

The BEST S’mores Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie (Pizookie) recipe! This s’mores skillet cookie has all the flavors of a classic chocolate chip cookie, partnered with the nostalgic flavors of everyone’s favorite campfire treat, making it your new all-time favorite recipe.

S'more skillet cookie topped with ice cream.

S’mores are one of my favorite summer treats. But, have you ever had them in a cookie skillet version?? Imagine the flavors of s’mores — crispy graham crackers, gooey marshmallow, and creamy chocolate — packed into a cookie skillet that includes a chewy chocolate chip cookie and the classic s’mores flavors all in one delicious bite.

This recipe has it all: a chewy chocolate chip cookie base with crushed graham crackers mixed into the dough; roasted marshmallows and melted chocolate that are so irresistible, you’ll have to fight the urge to dig right into the skillet. It tastes just like your favorite desserts (chocolate chip cookie and s’mores), without all of the work.

For more s'mores inspired desserts, check out this S'mores Chia Pudding, S'mores Milano Cookies, and this delicious Molten S'mores Lava Cake.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe:

Baked in 1 pan. This delicious cookie dessert is baked in an oven-safe skillet or pan.

QUICK & EASY to make! No scooping or rolling into 2 dozen cookies, and no need to bake multiple batches. This is just one large cookie, that you can scoop out or cut into wedges and serve.

Cookies + s’mores. The combination of chocolate chip cookies and s’mores topped off with a scoop of your favorite ice cream makes this the ultimate summer dessert.

What You'll Need

Melted butter, chocolate, brown sugar, eggs, sugar, chocolate chips, mini marshmallows, baking powder, flour, graham crackers in small bowls.

Melted butter
Dark brown sugar
Sugar
Eggs
Vanilla extract
All-purpose flour
Graham crackers
Baking powder + salt
Chocolate chips & chopped chocolate
Mini marshmallows

Melted butter, brown sugar, sugar, and eggs whisked together in a mixing bowl. — Whisk melted butter and sugars in a large bowl.

S'mores skillet cookie. — Bake until edges are crispy and the center is still soft. Top with more graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows. Enjoy!

Use a cast iron skillet. To achieve crispy, buttery edges and a soft gooey center, bake this cookie in a cast iron skillet. If you don’t have one, you can still bake this recipe in an oven-safe pan. Please note that the edges will not be as crispy, but it will still be 100% delicious.
Use high quality chocolate. Using a high quality chocolate will ensure that your skillet cookie is filled with irresistible melty puddles of chocolate.
Let the skillet cookie cool slightly. Allow the cookie to cool for 15-20 minutes before digging in (I know it’s hard to resist!) This will give the center some time to set a bit, so you don’t end up with a messy dessert.
Serving your skillet cookie. This cookie skillet is topped with roasted marshmallows and chocolate, but don’t let that stop you from embracing more toppings! I like to serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, although whipped cream would all also be delicious.

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Photos by Liz @ Buuck Farms Bakery

Fresh Strawberry Sheet Cake

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This delicious from scratch Homemade Fresh Strawberry Sheet Cake is made with roasted strawberries and it contains no artificial colors or flavors. Paired with fluffy strawberry cream cheese frosting, this fresh strawberry cake makes a beautiful, and tasty, treat for any occasion.

Strawberry sheet cake with strawberry cream cheese frosting topped with sliced strawberries.

This Homemade Fresh Strawberry Sheet Cake is the perfect cake to celebrate any occasion! The cake is made up of a delicious strawberry flavored cake made with fresh, roasted strawberries - no artificial flavors or colors here. The cake is topped with a quick and easy fluffy strawberry cream cheese frosting. This moist and fluffy cake is bursting with sweet strawberry flavor that is perfectly complemented by the tangy cream cheese frosting.

For more strawberry desserts, check out this Strawberry Lemon Tart, Strawberry Crumble Cookies, and these delicious Strawberry Swirl Fudge Brownies.

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

Made with roasted strawberries to give it a more intense flavor.
All natural - no artificial flavors or colors.
Beautiful for any special occasion.
A true crowd pleaser for celebrations and birthdays.

INGREDIENT NOTES

Fresh Strawberries - Strawberries are the star of the show here. Try to find red, ripe, sweet strawberries for this cake recipe.
Buttermilk - If you don’t have any buttermilk on hand, you can make your own by mixing ¾ cup whole or 2% milk with ¾ tablespoon vinegar or lemon juice. Let the mixture stand for 10 minutes before using it in your recipe.
Egg Whites - Cartoned egg white or separated eggs work perfectly fine in this recipe. If you use whole eggs, save the yolks for another recipe.
Vanilla Extract - Always use pure vanilla extract (not imitation) for the best tasting baked treats!
Freeze Dried Strawberries - Freeze dried strawberries add a lot of flavor without making the frosting too runny. They also make the frosting a gorgeous pink color! I find freeze dried strawberries at my local grocery store or you can order them online.
Cream Cheese - Use full fat cream cheese for a rich frosting.

Flour, freeze dried strawberries, egg whites, butter, sugar, strawberries, cream cheese, buttermilk in bowls.

STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS

This strawberry cake recipe is essentially a white cake that has strawberry puree added into the batter. Using high-quality ingredients is key to producing a high-quality cake. However, it is even more important to understand how to combine those ingredients and the mixing procedures involved. Even the smallest error can result in a cake with undesired texture and volume. To make this strawberry cake, we will be using the creaming method. The creaming method is one of the most popular methods for mixing high-fat cakes. This method produces moist cakes with fine crumbs. Don’t be intimidated though, I will walk you through all of the steps to make sure your homemade strawberry cake turns out perfectly!

Make roasted strawberry puree. Slice the strawberries and place them on a parchment lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with sugar and roast for about 20 minutes. Remove the strawberries from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Puree the roasted strawberries in a blender or food processor until smooth.

Sprinkle sliced strawberries with sugar and roast.

Prepare strawberry cake ingredients and pans. Place your refrigerated ingredients on the counter and allow to come to room temperature. In the meantime, prepare a 9x13-inch baking pan by greasing with butter and lightly flouring it, or spraying with nonstick spray. You can also line the baking pan with parchment paper overhanging the sides for easy removal of the cake.
Sift the dry ingredients. Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Sifting the dry ingredients will remove any clumps and create a smoother batter.
Cream butter and sugar. Add butter and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Beat on medium speed until light and fluffy. This should take about 8-10 minutes.

Creaming butter and sugar — Add the butter and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.

Creamed butter and sugar — Add the butter and sugar to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.

Combine the liquid ingredients. Combine the egg whites, buttermilk, and vanilla in a separate bowl or large glass measuring cup. Whisk to combine.

strawberry puree, egg whites, and buttermilk in a glass measuring cup. — Combine the egg whites, buttermilk, and vanilla in a separate bowl or large glass measuring cup.

Incorporate dry and liquid ingredients. Add the sifted dry ingredients alternating with the liquids until completely blended and smooth. Use the following order: ⅓ dry ingredients → ½ liquids → ½ dry ingredients → remaining liquids → remaining dry ingredients

Creamed butter and sugar with flour. — Add the sifted dry ingredients alternating with the liquids until completely blended and smooth.

Strawberry cake batter in a mixing bowl. — Add the sifted dry ingredients alternating with the liquids until completely blended and smooth.

Pour batter into cake pan and bake. Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake in a preheated oven for 35-40 minutes.

Fresh Strawberry Sheet Cake in pan. — Pour the batter into the prepared cake pan and bake in a preheated oven for 35-40 minutes.

Cool cake. Once the cake has finished baking, remove from the oven and let it cool for 10 minutes in the pan before removing transferring the cake to a cooling rack to cool completely.
Combine the cream cheese and butter. Beat the cream cheese and butter until smooth and creamy.
Add the strawberries. Add the pureed strawberries and freeze dried strawberries. Mix until well combined.
Mix in the confectioners sugar and salt. Carefully add the confectioners sugar and salt. Beat until smooth and fluffy.

Freeze Dried Strawberries in food processor.

Strawbery Powdered Sugar in a food processor.

Assemble the cake. Once the cake has cooled, top with the sheet cake with the frosting.

EXPERT TIPS

This cake is best served right away or at room temperature - if you are preparing the cake in advance, keep it in the refrigerator. Before you are ready to serve the cake, remove it from the fridge and let it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
Egg whites are used rather than whole eggs to give the cake a fluffier texture.
The strawberries are roasted to help intensify the strawberry flavor in the cake.

Frequently Asked Questions

DO I HAVE TO USE FRESH STRAWBERRIES?

For the best results, you should opt for fresh strawberries! Many strawberry cake recipes use frozen strawberries or strawberry flavored gelatin to get an intense flavor. That classic strawberry flavor can be achieved by using fresh strawberries. The process is very easy and doesn’t have any artificial flavors or colorings that are found in flavored gelatin.

WHY ROAST THE STRAWBERRIES?

Roasting the strawberries before pureeing them intensifies their flavor. To make the puree, simply sprinkle sugar over sliced strawberries and roast. Once out of the oven, place the strawberries in a blender or food process and puree. Let the mixture cool before using it in the recipe.

WHY ISN’T MY FRESH STRAWBERRY CAKE PINK?

Since this strawberry cake recipe uses fresh strawberries, the batter will be slightly pink and once baked, the color will barely show but the flavor will still be there!! If you would like a pink tinted cake, mix in a couple of drops of pink food coloring to the batter before pouring into the baking pan.

HOW DO YOU STORE A SHEET CAKE?

If you have any leftovers, you will need to cover and store your cake in the refrigerator. This Fresh Strawberry Layer Cake can be stored for up to 1 week covered in the refrigerator.

CAN I BAKE THIS STRAWBERRY CAKE INTO A LAYER CAKE?

Yes! Click here to make this sheet cake into a Strawberry Layer Cake.

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