Chocolate Peppermint Cake Balls

by SandraWidick // December 9, 2020 // No Comments

This is another great recipe for this holiday baking season and can be a great add on to your cookie basket! Have you ever had cake pops? These are the same but without the stick. Chocolate peppermint cake crumbs +... Continue reading →

Orange Cranberry Muffins

by SandraWidick // December 3, 2020 // No Comments

Orange and cranberry together is such a classic combo for the holidays. I really enjoy baking with fresh cranberries and although they can be tart, they pair really nice with orange or other citrus flavors. These muffins are super quick... Continue reading →

Chocolate Peppermint Loaf

by SandraWidick // December 2, 2020 // No Comments

Chocolate and peppermint are so perfect together in a drink, cookies, cake or anything you can think of and that is why I created this recipe that you should add to your Christmas baking list. I know that a lot... Continue reading →

Hot Chocolate Alfajor Cookies

by SandraWidick // December 1, 2020 // No Comments

If you visit my blog for a while, you know I enjoy baking alfajores and I’m always trying to come out with new flavors. Alfajores are made with regular flour, cornstarch, vanilla extract, egg yolks and other simple ingredients and... Continue reading →

Gingerbread Latte Cupcakes

by SandraWidick // November 30, 2020 // No Comments

I love coffee and sometimes I try to re-create my favorite coffee drinks into cupcakes or cakes. Gingerbread latte was a very popular Starbucks holiday drink that was sold a couple of years ago but for some reason they don’t... Continue reading →

Gingerbread Crinkle Cookies

by SandraWidick // November 23, 2020 // No Comments

Happy Monday! Here is a new recipe for my cookie lovers. These gingerbread cookies are different because they have a crackle cookie effect on top which is made with powdered sugar. Let’s start with the recipe and don’t forget to... Continue reading →

Peppermint Bark Cookies

by SandraWidick // November 17, 2020 // 1 Comment

Happy Tuesday! Who is excited about baking Christmas cookies? I am! Here is a recipe that I totally forgot to post last year but here it is! These cookies are made with dark cocoa powder with a hint of peppermint... Continue reading →

Christmas Bundt Cake

by SandraWidick // November 13, 2020 // No Comments

I am not a fan of fruit cake because they have a lot of candied fruit and the texture is just weird to me. This is a real Christmas cake with a touch of spices, citrus flavors, some dried fruit... Continue reading →

Apple Fritter Scones

by SandraWidick // November 11, 2020 // 1 Comment

When life is busy and I don’t have time to bake from scratch I look for options that are quick, taste good and made with good quality ingredients. Scones are one of the things I enjoy eating with a big... Continue reading →

Gingerbread Muffins

by SandraWidick // November 9, 2020 // No Comments

It has been really cold here in Northern California and all I can think of is wearing fuzzy socks, Christmas decorations, gingerbread and peppermint mocha lattes. Also, I’m feeling a little homesick. My plan this year was to travel to... Continue reading →

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