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Category: Desserts

Recipes for cookies, cakes, brownies, fudge and other treats that are easy to make yet still impressive

  • A ‘Wicked’-Inspired Dessert: Chocolate Pistachio Candy Bars

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    Inspired by the upcoming movie—and the viral Dubai chocolate bar trend—these Chocolate Pistachio Candy Orbs are wickedly good. And surprisingly easy to make.

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    candacebd
    wicked dessert idea: chocolate pistachio bars in sphere shape

  • Apple Pie Ballot Bites: An Election Day Recipe Even Kids Can Tackle

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    Nov. 5, 2024 is almost here. Why not celebrate with an Election Day treat? These Apple Pie Ballot Bites are a fun, easy recipe to try.

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    candacebd
    Apple Pie Ballot Bites: Mini apple hand pies for Election Day

  • How to Make A Lattice-Crust Apple Pie (Gif Tutorial Included!)

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    This step-by-step gif and written guide will show you how to create a lattice-crust apple pie that has the perfect crust-to-filling ratio. Trust.

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    candacebd
    Lattice-Topped Apple Pie, Photo: Nathan Davison

  • How to Make Bingo & Bluey-Inspired Cupcakes at Home

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    Make Bluey-inspired Bingo (& Bluey) cupcakes in just six steps—without fondant! Here’s exactly what to do for a fun, family dessert featuring buttercream frosting, gel food coloring and chocolate cake mix.

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    candacebd
    how to make bingo- and bluey-inspired cupcakes at home, showing the frosting colors to use

  • Cadbury Mini Egg Magic Cookie Bars

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    These mini cadbury egg magic cookie bars have just eight ingredients and are the decadent yet delightful way to get everyone excited for Easter…or use up leftover egg hunt candy.

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    mini cadbury egg magic cookie bars held up

  • Gideon’s Bakehouse-Inspired Dark Chocolate Banana Bread

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    This rich, gooey chocolate chip banana bread has been inspired by the decadent cookies sold at Gideon’s Bakehouse. It is an easy, one bowl recipe that can serve 8 to 10.

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    candacebd
    chocolate chip banana bread next to cup of coffee, inspired by gideon's bakehouse

  • Bread Flour: Secret to Absurdly Fudgy, Chewy Brownies

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    Using bread flour in brownies can make for fudgy-yet-chewy treats with a crackly crust you’ll be talking about weeks after the dessert is finished. Here’s why.

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    how to make chewy brownies

  • How to Make ‘Peppa Pig’-Inspired Cupcakes

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    These Peppa Pig-inspired cupcakes make for a great rainy day craft project for kids, or as a birthday treat. All you need is some frosting, Nutter Butters and candy eyes. We’ll show you the rest.

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    candacebd
    peppa pig-inspired cupcakes next to pink and blue swirl cupcakes

  • How to Make a ‘Bluey’-Inspired Cake (An Easy, No-Fondant DIY)

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    Making a “Bluey” cake is easier than you’d think. We’ll show you how to make a cake inspired by the face of the Blue Heeler dog in the Disney+ cartoon in 5 steps. Using a box mix, no less. Here’s how to do it and what you’ll need.

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    a homemade bluey-inspired cake using buttercream frosting

  • Review: Janie’s Life-Changing Baked Goods Makes Epic Pie Crust Cookies

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    Calling your baked goods “life changing” is a bold claim, but Janie Deegan has solid evidence to back that claim up. She founded the company as a way to rebuild her life after struggling with drinking and homelessness, and now, Janie’s Life-Changing Baked Goods is paying it forward, providing second-chance jobs to those in need…

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    box of janie's life-changing baked goods pie crust cookies and other cookies

  • Shortcut, Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Scones (No Kneading!)

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    Hold up—did Starbucks discontinue the pumpkin scone?! I know I’m not the only one wondering this when, yet again, the coffee chain unveiled its fall lineup…sans vanilla-glazed treat. Heartbreakingly, it’s at least off the shelf for a second year, a fact Starbucks confirmed via tweet, while recommending grabbing a pumpkin cream cheese muffin instead. Sure,…

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    candacebd
    Copycat Starbucks Pumpkin Scone

  • How to Take Box-Mix Brownies to the Next Level

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    Editor’s Note: I originally published this post on August 10, 2015. Five years, a couple cookbooks and hundreds of recipe tests later, I can say the same tricks hold true. I’ve tried all kinds of from-scratch brownie recipes and box mix baking hacks (instant coffee, pudding mix, all…meh). If you prefer fudgy over cakey sweets—without…

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    Nutella-swirled brownies with mini peanut butter cups from CollegiateCook.com. (Photo: Candace Braun Davison)
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