Peanut Butter Blossoms — also known as Peanut Butter Kiss Cookies or Peanut Butter Thumbprints — are classic soft peanut butter cookies with a large chocolate center. They’re easy to make and perfect for sharing during the holidays. I wanted to recreate these beloved Peanut Butter Blossoms using my popular Thick & Chewy Peanut Butter … Read more

These Oreo Rice Krispie Treats are an elevated take on the classic. They’re studded with chopped Oreo cookies, use extra marshmallows for a gooey texture, and finish with a white chocolate drizzle for the perfect cookies-and-cream combination. Oreo Lover’s Treat Oreos are often called “milk’s favorite cookie,” and for many people they’re a go-to packaged … Read more

Last Christmas I made classic buckeyes — the beloved chocolate-and-peanut-butter truffle that feels seasonal and nostalgic. That irresistible combination of chocolate and peanut butter is a favorite for many, and this year I wanted to honor that tradition in a new, shareable form. These Buckeye Brownies capture the taste of buckeye truffles in a rich, … Read more

Oreo cookies inside cookies? Yes please. Add creamy white chocolate Cookies & Cream bars and you’ve got a match made in heaven. These Cookies and Cream Cookies are packed with Hershey’s Cookies ’n’ Creme bars and chopped Oreos. Classic Cookie Dough A dependable cookie dough base lets you add whatever mix-ins you like. I started … Read more

I attend a blog conference at least once a year to learn more about blogging, and this February I went to my second Build Your Blog Conference. It was one of my favorite weekends — a whirlwind girls’ trip filled with great conversations and new friends. At dinner on Friday, Sheena mentioned a brownie-stuffed cookie … Read more

The BEST Chocolate Chip Cookies recipe—crispy at the edges, soft and chewy in the center, loaded with chocolate. No chill time needed: mix and bake. This simple, reliable recipe will become your go-to. After years working in bakeries I’ve developed several dependable classic cookie recipes. Try my thick and chewy peanut butter cookies, bakery-style M&M … Read more

Instant Pot Chimichangas are a beloved family dinner: tender shredded beef, perfectly seasoned, wrapped in tortillas and finished by frying, pan-cooking, or baking. If you don’t already own an Instant Pot, it’s worth getting one. Pressure cooking significantly reduces time for braises and roasts. I adapted an old family chimichanga recipe for the Instant Pot … Read more

This Chocolate Sponge Roulade is a stunning yet straightforward dessert. A light, tender chocolate sponge is rolled around a silky whipped peanut butter filling to form a beautiful spiral that tastes as good as it looks. Perfect for holidays, special occasions, or any time you want an elegant, indulgent treat. Why You’ll Love This Recipe … Read more

*The healthy recipes continue with my gal pal Alli from Cupcake Diaries! ~Amber Hello Dessert Now, Dinner Later readers! I’m Alli from Cupcake Diaries. I’m thrilled to share one of my favorite lighter recipes with you. I do love a good cupcake, but when it comes to dinner I prefer meals that are light, low … Read more

This Pineapple Avocado Dressing combines DOLE pineapple juice, fresh herbs, and ripe avocado into a creamy dressing that’s perfect on kale or broccoli slaw. This post was compensated by DOLE as part of the Mom It Forward Blogger Network. All opinions are my own. #DolePineappleJuice #AYearofSunshine Warm May days have me craving bright, fresh flavors, … Read more