Baking is a great way to spend a couple of hours making something worth eating. Whether you’re craving sweet or savory, these recipes are perfect when you want to get your hands in the dough and actually enjoy the process. You’ll find fruity muffins, rich chocolate cakes, cookies for days, plus yeast breads, pies, and more.
Earl Grey Scones
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These Earl Grey Scones are infused with the rich flavor of Earl Grey tea, making them a fantastic choice for delicious scones. With quick preparation time, they are perfect for brunch or a tasty snack.
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Apple Cupcakes with Maple Buttercream
Dive into fall with these delicious Apple Cupcakes topped with creamy Maple Buttercream Frosting! The blend of warm spices and seasonal apples makes them a perfect cozy treat to bake all month long.
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Blueberry Cornmeal Muffins
Blueberry Cornmeal Muffins are ready in 30 minutes and have a subtle crunch from cornmeal. They bake up tender and buttery, with blueberries in every bite. Perfect for breakfast or a quick dessert—and after you try them, the plain-flour version may never make it back into your rotation.
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Ham and Cheese Scones
Enjoy savory Ham and Cheese Scones, featuring cheddar cheese, ham, fresh herbs, and a hint of black pepper. These are tender, soft, and have a crisp-crumbly edge, making them an excellent choice for delicious scones at any meal.
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Mountain Dew Bundt Cake
If you love Bundt cakes, this Mountain Dew Bundt Cake is a must-try, showcasing how a boxed cake mix turns a plain cake into a fabulous treat. Bursting with zesty lemon flavor, the creamy icing cascading down the sides will surely make you the talk of the town. It’s an easy yet impressive dessert that everyone will adore!
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Einkorn Flour Bread
Try our no-knead Einkorn bread recipe for a hearty, flavorful loaf. This ancient grain is packed with nutrients, and this easy bread recipe bakes up soft and perfect for toast or sandwiches.
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Apple Cake with Cinnamon
We love this Apple Cinnamon Cake on chilly December days! Made with seasonal apples and baked in a skillet, it’s both charming and super easy to whip up for a tasty weekend dessert.
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Pecan Thumbprint Cookies
These Pecan Thumbprint Cookies are bite-sized and jam-packed with flavor! Rolled in pecans and filled with your favorite jam, they’re a buttery treat we love to bake on a weekend day for a tasty treat with your hot cup of brew.
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Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal
Say goodbye to boring breakfasts with this Apple Cranberry Baked Oatmeal! Filled with seasonal apples and cranberries, it’s a delicious and hearty slice you will love for a weekend breakfast.
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Browned Butter Blondies
Bake up a batch of these rich Browned Butter Blondies with Pecans for a sweet December treat! Soft and buttery, they’re drizzled with a spicy cinnamon glaze that’s hard to resist.
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Banana Caramel Cake
Making this Banana Caramel Cake at home is incredibly simple. It starts with a convenient boxed cake mix and is topped off with a rich caramel drizzle, resulting in a moist and flavorful cake that’s easy to prepare. Enjoy a bakery-quality dessert without the hassle!
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Apple Cider Oatmeal Bread
This Apple Cider Oatmeal Bread is perfect for those cozy weekend mornings! With seasonal apple cider and just the right spices, it’s delicious for breakfast or a snack.
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Maple Syrup Walnut Muffins
Indulge in these soft Walnut Muffins drizzled with Maple Syrup on those frosty mornings! Packed with seasonal flavors, they’re perfect for a coffee break for a sweet weekend treat.
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Cinnamon Roll Crescent Rolls
These Cinnamon Roll Crescent Rolls are a breakfast game changer for December mornings! Golden brown and buttery, they’re filled with sweet cinnamon goodness and super easy to make.
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Gingerbread Muffins
You’ve got to try these gingerbread muffins—they’re a total must-bake for December! With a moist texture and delightful flavor, they’re perfect with your hot cuppa brew.
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Chai Shortbread Cookies
These Chai Shortbread Cookies have the delicious chai flavor of black tea, cardamom, cinnamon, and ginger baked right into a tender cookie.
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Oatmeal Crumbl Cookies
Make a batch of these Oatmeal Copycat Crumbl Cookies that bake up soft and chewy with a sweet icing drizzled over the top that coats all the nooks and crannies.
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Easy Apple Pie
This is hands down the best apple pie for December celebrations! With a homemade double crust and the perfect blend of warming spices, it’s everything you want in a classic pie.
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Maple Snickerdoodle Cookies
Who can resist Maple Snickerdoodles during the holiday season? With their sweet cinnamon swirls and maple goodness, these cookies are a classic we enjoy all December long!
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Sweet Cherry Hand Pies
Sweet Cherry Hand Pies are flaky pastries filled with fruity goodness. They’re great for potlucks or any time you want a portable dessert.
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Apple Cider Baked Apples
Enjoy these warm Apple Cider Baked Apples when the temperature drops! Stuffed with seasonal pecans and cranberries, they’re drizzled in a sweet cinnamon glaze and served hot.
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Chocolate Fudge Cake
Indulge in chocolate with this easy to make layered Chocolate Fudge Cake with chocolate frosting. Bake this cake in a sheet pan, then cut into slices and stack into layers with a decadent chocolate fudge icing in between each layer. Finally, cut this cake into irrisitbile slices of cake goodness.
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Coconut Cupcakes With Coconut Buttercream Frosting
Coconut lovers, rejoice! Our Coconut Cupcakes topped with creamy Coconut Buttercream Frosting deliver a tropical experience that starts with a handy boxed cake mix. This simple yet decadent dessert tastes like you made this from scratch, proving that sometimes the easiest recipes yield the most delightful results.
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Cinnamon Bread Pull Aparts
Get ready for a tasty bread to bake on your weekend with these Cinnamon Bread Pull Aparts! They’re yeasty and cinnamon-coated, making them a weekend favorite we bake year-round.
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Peanut Butter Cookies
Make a batch of some seriously tasty Peanut Butter Cookies! These cookies are super easy to make and packed with flavor. They’ve got a nice crispy edge and a chewy center, giving you that classic peanut butter goodness we all love.
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