Happy Friday to you. We’ve made it to another weekend and are at the two-weeks-till-Christmas mark. Yikes. How did that happen?
Have you been baking up a storm already or still brewing up your holiday treat ideas? Luckily, I think today’s recipe is a perfect fit, no matter which camp you fall in.
This Quick and Simple Apple-Pear Tart truly is fast and easy to make, but simply delicious, and beautiful too. In fact, it never fails to be a crowd pleasing dessert that looks and tastes like so much more work than it is.
Are chocolate crinkle cookies a holiday tradition for you? Or do you have a special memory connected to this classic treat. They happen to be one of my mom’s favs and I have definitely eaten and baked my share of these chocolatey little delights over the years. They always seem to make it in one cookie gift basket or another, right? And what I love is that no two are ever truly alike. There’s always some little difference or unique-ness about everyone’s versions. My favorites are always those that are extra moist and chewy on the inside with that slight little crisp crackle on the outside.
And boy, do today’s cookies, my DOVE® Peppermint Bark Stuffed Chocolate Crinkle Cookies have that going on and more. And guess what, today just happens to be National Cookie Day, a perfect day to celebrate these yummies.
These are such a fun spin on crinkle cookies. The little peppermint chocolate tucked right in the center melts into ooey-gooey chocolate bliss, then when you bite into it, not only do you get that fudgy middle, but then you get these little pops of crunch from the peppermint bark. These just might put the rest of the chocolate crinkle cookies of the world to shame.
When life (or Halloween) gives you leftover M&M’s whattya do? Well you could just eat them of course. Or you can make these delightful little Oatmeal M&M cookies. You’d be stretching out the candy craze and adding something healthy to the mix too (gotta love oats.) Win win, right? And in the case of this particular day, election day in America, you’d be finding a way to calm some nerves with a little stress baking/ eating while you’re at it.
These cookies are so yummy. Just crisp enough on the edges while still being nice and chewy in the center. And the oats, little candy-coated chocolates, chocolate chips and walnuts just add to the party with some fun texture contrast and lots of flavor. Not to mention, these are easy to make and can even be scooped and frozen to be baked up whenever you or the fam needs a sweet indulgence. No need to eat them all this week. (In case you’ve just come out of a sweets-filled Halloween weekend like us.) But, of course no judgement here if they are all gobbled up right away because, well again, the nerves.
Whether you’re thinking about some easy treats to celebrate Halloween this weekend or on to fall recipes to get you through November, I’ve got a great one for you today. These Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Maple & Brown Sugar Glaze are so fun, so yummy and so not fried. Yes, yes, the fabulous fried donut will always have a place in my heart (I’m lookin at you classic glazed,) but sometimes you just need an easier, slightly less sinful option to whip up at home. Not to mention, much less time consuming. But still hits the spot for the timeless treat.
Nothing better than a warm bowl of soup on a 90 degree day. Ha, just kidding. But you know what, we’re actually enjoying this soup now even though summer weather is still going strong in LA.
I’ve been making this Carrot Ginger Soup for years. In fact it was one of the first recipes on my Auntie Treats blog way back when. It really is a timeless winner. K and I enjoyed it pre-kids and now the four us all love it. Because really, there’s not much to not love here.
