Category: Desserts
Peppermint Bars (12 Cookies of Christmas S3.E2)
If you’re looking for a festive, crowd-pleasing holiday treat that doesn’t require rolling dough, chilling dough, or decorating individual cookies… you’ve found a winner! These Peppermint Bars are buttery, chocolatey, lightly crisp around the edges, and topped with a sparkly layer of crushed peppermint. This recipe comes from Dana ... more
Read moreVintage Chewy Noels (12 Cookies of Christmas S3.E1)
If you love old-fashioned holiday recipes, you’re going to adore these Vintage Chewy Noels. This recipe comes straight from the hand-written cards passed from one generation to the next — simple ingredients, a quick bake, and that nostalgic chewy texture that tastes like Christmas. These bars are soft, caramel-like, ... more
Read moreDeath by Chocolate Cake
VOTE HERE: https://favchef.com/2025/heather-neff I’m in the QUARTERFINALS! Help me keep going by voting daily! Thank you for supporting me in the Favorite Chef competition—every vote helps bring more cakes (and dreams) to life! This cake is no joke—three layers of dark chocolate cake soaked with cocoa simple syrup, filled ... more
Read moreBrookies: The Best of Both Worlds in One Dessert
If you’ve ever found yourself torn between indulging in a fudgy brownie or a chewy chocolate chip cookie, brookies are the perfect solution! These delicious bars combine rich, chocolatey brownie batter with classic chocolate chip cookie dough for a dessert that satisfies all cravings. Whether you’re making these for a ... more
Read moreDepression Cake (No eggs, no butter, no milk!)
Rich & Moist: Despite lacking traditional cake ingredients, this dessert remains indulgent and satisfying. Depression Cake is more than just a treat; it’s a sweet piece of history that proves delicious desserts don’t need expensive ingredients. Try it out and enjoy a timeless recipe that has brought comfort and ... more
Read moreLinzer Cookies – 12 Cookies of Christmas
These Austrian delights are soooo much fun to make! It took me a second to get the hand of the cutters, but then I was off to the races. You can use any cookie cutters and any fondant cutters for the center! This is a definite keeper of a ... more
Read moreCoconut Snowballs – 12 Cookies of Christmas
If you have a food processor, these no bake Coconut Snowballs are a real treat! With very little effort you and some time in the refrigerator, you can have a fantastic addition to your cookie plate! They are soo delicious and taste a like a MOUNDS candy bar, only ... more
Read morePie Cookies – 12 Cookies of Christmas
These pie cookies are soo cute and probably my favorite cookie of the season… you basically just need two ingredients: Pie crust and jam (or pie filling, but I preferred the jam). Use a biscuit cutter to cut little pies then decorate! Since this video I have made 4 ... more
Read morePecan Sandies – 12 Cookies of Christmas 2024
Pee-can or Puh-con? Which is it? Regardless of how you say it, this is one seriously delicious cookie! Made with chopped pecans (or pecan flour) this is probably the best shortbread cookie around and so easy to make and bake, then eat! Print your Pecan Sandies recipe here: ... more
Read moreCowboy Cookies – 12 Cookies of Christmas 2024
This recipe combines the best of chocolate chip and oatmeal cookies into one scrumptious one! add in brown butter, pecans, and coconut–this right here might be my perfect cookie. When you make them, don’t skip the brown butter, trust me! Print your Cowboy Cookies recipe here: Cowboy Cookies ... more
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