Vegan Peanut Butter Blossoms

by Kristianne // 12.20.2020 // 2 Comments

There are many names for these chocolatey peanut butter cookies: peanut butter blossoms, peanut butter kisses, peanut butter Hershey kiss cookies… My mom and I used to make them together every year during the holidays, and this year I made... Continue reading →

How to Make a Gingerbread House from Scratch

by Kristianne // 12.06.2020 // No Comments

My daughter and I had the most fun time making our gingerbread houses from scratch earlier this week. I used to buy the kits at the store, but they always tasted pretty awful and had a ton of preservatives in... Continue reading →

Chocolate Chip Tahini Cookies (V, GF, DF)

by Kristianne // 09.13.2020 // No Comments

Do you ever get a bad craving for chocolate chip cookies? Happens to me allll of the time. Once a friend of mine mentioned she was baking tahini cookies, and I became very curious. I wondered what would happen if... Continue reading →

Chocolate Chip Cookie Bowls

by Kristianne // 07.26.2017 // 3 Comments

Chocolate chip cookie bowls are a fun way to eat ice cream, and make a great dessert idea for hot summer nights. They are really easy to make, especially with King Arthur’s “Everyone’s Favorite Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix,” which only... Continue reading →

Easy Spiced Pumpkin Palmiers Using Puff Pastry Sheets

by Kristianne // 09.30.2016 // 5 Comments

Can you tell I am catching “pumpkin fever”?? I can’t help it, there are just too many good things to make with pumpkin. Speaking of good things, you have to try this super easy spiced pumpkin palmier recipe. They are... Continue reading →

Chai Tea Cookies

by Kristianne // 08.12.2016 // 3 Comments

Most of the scars on my body are from the kitchen, burning myself on something. I got another burn on my arm today from baking these chai tea cookies when I was taking the pan out of the oven. Ouch!... Continue reading →

Mud Pie Frappe

by Kristianne // 04.29.2016 // 2 Comments

The other day my friend was asking me, “what is your favorite coffee drink?” After telling her about my favorite mud pie frappe, I realized I haven’t shared the recipe with you guys yet! You can’t buy this one in a coffee... Continue reading →

Guilt-Free Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Dip

by Kristianne // 01.30.2016 // 5 Comments

What if I told you a dip that tastes like chocolate chip cookie dough exists, but is low-fat and guilt-free? What if I told you it is actually healthy for you? This is no lie my friends, it does exist! The... Continue reading →

German Spritz Cookies (Spritzgebäck)

by Kristianne // 01.05.2016 // 5 Comments

Happy Birthday to Me! I know I swore off sweets for the New Year (or at least baking them), but I figured my birthday could be one exception 😉 My Mom got me a beautiful cookie press for Christmas, and... Continue reading →

Christmas Ricotta Cookies

by Kristianne // 12.24.2015 // 5 Comments

These ricotta cookies are decorated with cream cheese frosting and Christmas sprinkles on top. They are soft and cake-like with a hint of lemon, and perfect for giving away as a gift for the holidays! Tomorrow is Christmas, tomorrow is... Continue reading →