Did you know that September 12th is National Chocolate Milkshake Day? Neither did I, I only learned that from Googling around for recipe inspo a few weeks back 😂 So in honor of this special day, I made a simple chocolate shake and jazzed it up with fancy M&M shake glasses! You could also add…
Category: Summer
Orange Dreamin’
Yes, I know it’s been weeks since I last posted. School started back up for me this week, and there has been so much to prepare for for teaching this year! I’ve been running around like crazy for the past few weeks, but I hope that things will settle down a bit as the new…
Decadent Butter Cake
Look at that beautiful, fluffy cake topped with juicy, fresh peaches and vanilla bean ice cream! I’m getting hungry again just looking at it… This fresh and summery dessert was super easy to make, but boy was it decadent! Although I chose to serve it up with some peaches and vanilla ice cream, fresh berries…
Pineapple Sugar Cookies
Ahhhh, I had so much fun making these adorable cookies! I got an order for sugar cookies a few weeks back, and I was hesitant to make them, seeing as it had been many years since I frosted a really nice batch of sugar cookies. But the desired designs were simple enough, and so I…
Monster Cookie Cupcakes
This week’s baking adventure was quite an exciting one! I dreamt up the idea a few weeks ago and was able to construct a yummy and unique cupcake, inspired by chewy, hearty, chocolatey, crunchy, oatmeal peanut-buttery monster cookies! I must warn you that this is not your typical cupcake. The flavors are all very distinct,…
Stars & Stripes Cupcakes
Stars and stripes forever! This Independence Day, I put together a simple and fun cupcake that is super festive and contains a sweet surprise! These beautiful cupcakes are inspired by dazzling fireworks and shimmering stars that light up the night sky every July 4th. To start, bake up a batch of your favorite chocolate or…
Sherbet Sugar Cookies
Nothing says “summer fun” quite like rainbow sherbet! The fresh flavors and bright colors are so fun and delightful, evoking sweet childhood memories of playing with friends in the summer heat. But today’s twist on rainbow sherbet will appeal to both children and adults alike! These super soft sugar cookies have a subtle flavor that…
Root Beer Float Cookie Bars
I had so much fun experimenting with these yummy summer treats! As we’ve had some record high temperatures over the past few days, it seemed the perfect time to combine fun summer flavors and ice cream into my weekly baking! I wanted to bake the perfect root-beer flavored cookie layer to pair with a top…
Heavenly Vanilla Cupcakes
This recipe is a major throwback to poolside days under the hot summer sun. When I was a kid, a family friend would make these little angels and bring them to the pool for some post-swim lesson snacking for us kiddos. These cupcakes still take me back every time I sink my teeth into one….
Super Simple Fruit Tarts
It’s beginning to feel a lot like…SUMMER! Ok, maybe I’m getting a little bit ahead of myself, as it is only the 4th day of May. But, it sure does feel like summer outside! Oh, how I have enjoyed the warm sun, green grass, fresh air and lovely flowers over the past week. The spring/summerish…