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Chocolate Frosting

Good enough to eat by the spoon. This creamy chocolate frosting is perfect for your cakes, cookies, or even just eating straight out of the bowl. We are continuing our frosting series with another classic. The one frosting that I never scrape off my cupcake. Chocolate buttercream frosting. Deeply chocolaty and velvety smooth. We are going to get into how to make the best chocolate American buttercream you've ever had. How to Make Chocolate Frosting There are so many ways to ...

homemade cookies scattered out on baking sheet

Sure, the store-bought stuff is good, but nothing beats homemade milano cookies! Impress everyone during your cookie exchange this year. Easily customize the flavors with this easy to follow milano cookies recipe. If I had to name one cookie as the ultimate "adulting" cookie, it would be the Milano. Growing up, I always considered it to be a cookie that only grown-ups can enjoy, and it was out of bounds for someone my age. As I grew up and had money of my own, I still shied away ...

close up brown butter with flecks of caramelized milk solids

Browned butter makes just about everything better. This delicious and nutty form butter takes is perfect for elevating your food. Learn exactly how to make brown butter in just a few minutes! One of my all-time favorite things is brown butter. Even just the way it smells is just so amazing. If they made it into perfume, I might be tempted to buy it. I use browned butter to elevate my savory dishes and my desserts alike. It adds so much dimension to your food with minimal ...

Maybe you're the baker in the house hoping to snag a gift for yourself (or get inspiration to send to everyone else). Or maybe there is a baker in your life you want to subtly encourage to keep on baking those delicious goodies. Either way, these are some of my favorite products for baking that also make awesome gifts! ...

I know, it's feeling a little Oprah here, but I get asked what my personal favorite items are, and thought since we are in the gift guide mood, it would be a good idea to go a quick round-up of a few of my all-time favorites in and out of the kitchen. ...

Gift-giving can be stressful. You want to get something fun, but something the recipient would still use regularly. Here are a few of my more practical gifts that I adore and recommend! ...

Have you always thought about starting a lot of your own? If you are doing it as a hobby, it can be a fun way to let your creativity shine, and maybe make a couple of extra dollars on the side. If you want to take things a bit further, it takes a lot more time and dedication to build up a following and really earn enough to break ...

hot chocolate topped with whipped cream and mini candy cane

There is nothing better than keeping warm in a cozy sweater with a mug of peppermint hot chocolate. This post has been sponsored by the makers of ZIPLOC® Brand + NESTLÉ® TOLL HOUSE. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Hot chocolate is one of my favorite fall and winter drinks. It’s something my daughter and I can drink together by the fire ...

If you have someone like me who loves a good cookbook, you need to check out some of these cookbooks. They're a lot of my favorite cookbooks in every category and every level of experience. This is a great opportunity to take time to go over recipes with your recipient and pick one or two to make together! Those memories in the kitchen ...

Soft, buttery snowball cookies stuffed with mini peanut butter cups. These cute holiday cookies are perfect for gifting to everyone on your list this season! This post has been sponsored by SC Johnson, makers of the Ziploc® brand. All thoughts and opinions are my own. These snowball cookies are the perfect addition to your holiday desserts. ...

turkey meatballs coated in sauce in cast iron pan

Juicy turkey meatballs are perfect for weeknight spaghetti or subs. They’re so good, you can barely tell they’re better for you! This post is sponsored by Watkins. Years ago, I opted to skip beef and pork and instead use a lot of poultry in my ...

honey pumpkin bread on rack with slices cut

Super moist honey pumpkin bread with a bit of cinnamon-infused butter and a coffee = the best fall morning of your life. I tried to hold off on posting a pumpkin recipe on the blog. I still have a summery recipe left that I want to post ...

shards of white chocolate bark piled together

Nothing prettier than swirly mermaid white chocolate bark. Perfect as a sweet treat to snack on or have out for the kids! Last year we had a party for my daughter at one of those bounce/trampoline places that seem to be popping up ...

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #MyMrCoffeeMoments #CollectiveBias The best part of the morning is that amazing cup of coffee in the morning. Make it even better by adding a ...

cupcakes being pipped with strawberry buttercream frosting

A creamy and velvety strawberry frosting you will want to put on everything! Learn the tricks to get the most amazing strawberry buttercream that bursts with flavor and a gorgeous natural pink color. Besides vanilla frosting, strawberry ...

Thick, indulgent gingerbread hot chocolate that tastes like all the best things about cozy days inside. You know we love nothing more than a mug of hot chocolate when the weather is cold. We like to make our own favorite flavors ...

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