American Flag Cookie Cake

Every year I celebrate the Stars and Stripes with my rendition of the classic American flag cake, complete with silky buttercream frosting and the season’s freshest berries. But this year I’m swapping the cake batter for shortbread cookie dough and saluting the red, white and bluewith a new twist on the iconic Independence Day dessert. Behold, the American Flag Cookie Cake. This updated take...

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Caramel Apple Cookies

An easy recipe for soft and chewy cookies that taste just like a caramel-coated apple! Sweet, buttery & secretly skinny—but nobody will believe that! Back in January, my guy organized a huge card game tournament. Although actually hosted by the owner of the comic book and game store where he volunteers on Friday nights, that man lacked experience with planning this particular style of...

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S’moreos

S’mores are gaining a delicious addition – Oreos. Who knew the campfire favorite could taste even better?! Happy Monday! We’re kicking things off with my favorite new sweet addiction and the one thing I couldn’t get enough of this weekend. Ready? Yep, we’re talking S’mores today. This is one of those times when I had a brilliant idea and just couldn’t wait to tell you all about...

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Beet Bundt Cake

photo by Glenn Scott Photography yield16 servings *Soy-free All I can say is TRUST ME. We use vegetables in other desserts (think carrot cake, zucchini bread, and pumpkin pie), so why not beets? No one would ever guess that the incredible moisture and beautiful color of this cake comes from an earthy root vegetable! ingredients 1/2 cup (120 ml) canola oil 1 1/2 cups (340 g) packed...

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Chocolate S’mores Pudding Cake

S’mores are one of the best desserts during the summer.  Try adding those flavors to this Chocolate S’mores Pudding Cake, and you have one dessert that will not last the day. By now you know that I love s’mores, but I still do not love the sticky mess that comes from roasting marshmallows. Even with older children comes the scariness of a pointy stick and fire.  It must be the...

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