Bring the magic this St. Patrick’s Day with Lucky Charms cereal infused buttercream sandwiched between macaron shells. Throw some marshmallows in for good measure. Lucky Charms Buttercream The frosting is similar to a French buttercream. It’s super silky and rich, thanks to the egg yolks. For those afraid of raw eggs, like me, do not …
Heart Shaped Strawberry Caramel & Chocolate Ganache Macarons
Cute little heart shaped macarons filled with homemade chocolate ganache and strawberry caramel. Strawberry caramel you say? Why yes and it’s delicious! Celebrate your Valentine by giving them these homemade treats. Making the heart shapes turned out way easier than I thought it would be. I made a printable guide to help keep the shapes …
Spritz Cookies Recipe
Ok, these are the one. THE cookie that defines Christmas cookie in my family. Buttery, sweet and bite sized treats. Always a favorite of my friends and family. I remember making these cookies with my mom, using an old electric cookie press—which we called the “cookie gun”. I really wish I still had that tool. …
Easy Russian Tea Cookies (No Nuts)
Powdery and delicious snowball like cookies. Perfect for a last minute Christmas cookie. These cookies are super good and a good choice to make with kids. These are one of the first cookies I ever learned to make and is one of my favorites. You can add crushed up nuts to them if you like, …
Classic Gingerbread Cookies
A delicious Christmas must! The aroma of gingerbread is unmistakable and really says, “Hey man! It’s frickn’ Yuletide.” Not everyone is a fan of the spicy cookies, but I am! You can do the original gingerbread man, or try a different cookie cutter. You can decorate them with royal icing, white or colored. Depending on …
Viking Gingerbread House & Longship (with Templates)
Make sure Odin visits your home this Yule season by making a Viking longship or house out of gingerbread. This fragrant recipe is harder and more sturdy than regular gingerbread cookies. I wouldn’t recommend you use this recipe for cookies. Instead use this one. I’ve used this recipe for other gingerbread creations like shops, churches, …
Pumpkin Pie Cookies
Need a travel sized pumpkin pie? Look no further! Pumpkin pie filling inside of a buttery cookie. It’s that time of year, time for the basics to eat pumpkin spiced everything! I have to admit, I never really crave pumpkin. I mean, if I picture a pumpkin—I don’t really think yummmmm. I really only think …
Candy Corn Macarons
Cute Halloween treats for those of us that aren’t interested in eating bloody fingers or gross out desserts. Don’t get me wrong I LOVE Halloween, but I prefer classy gothic Halloween to the blood and gore aesthetic. These macarons are delicious. so good I was admonished for sharing them. Thank god I gave most of …
Cute Strawberry Macarons
Ugghhh these are so delicious! Inspired by those white strawberries and flavored with real strawberries. Filling is a silky Swiss meringue buttercream—which makes me feel so fancy, but I’m sure is just making me fat. Strawberry Flavor To get that authentic berry flavor, pulverize freeze dried strawberries into a powder. Sift it into the buttercream. …