A good coffee or tea break deserves something sweet to go along with it. These are the kind of homemade treats that make a quiet afternoon feel like a little celebration, without requiring much time or effort in the kitchen. Simple, satisfying, and the perfect excuse to put the kettle on.
Tiramisu Cookies
These delicious, coffee-flavored tiramisu cookies are the perfect after-dinner treat, dessert table addition, or compliment to your morning cup of coffee. A delightful twist on the classic Italian dessert, this easy tiramisu cookie recipe combines espresso powder and sweet mascarpone frosting topped with cocoa powder.
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Baked Cinnamon Sugar Donuts
These are the best baked cinnamon sugar donuts to make when you want light and fluffy donuts but without the hassle of deep frying. Whether you enjoy donuts with coffee, for breakfast, or as a delicious dessert, this is the recipe for you.
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Cinnamon Twists
Cinnamon twists make an easy dessert appetizer to share around and enjoy with coffee. Puff pastry is brushed with rich butter and then sprinkled with fragrant cinnamon sugar before being twisted up and baked in the oven. Don't miss their crunchy, spiced warmth!
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Pecan Snowball Cookies
These sweet, crunchy, buttery pecan snowball cookies are a delicious way to decorate your dessert table this holiday season! Also known as Mexican wedding cookies or Russian tea cookies, these snowy treats use just a handful of basic pantry staples to create a fun-shaped and eye-catching dessert that all ages will love. These are perfect for holiday parties or as edible gifts.
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Baklava
Baklava is originally from Turkey, Greece, and the Middle East, and it's certainly easy to see why its invention is hotly contested between countries. It is a layered dessert made of filo pastry (phyllo), filled with chopped nuts, and sweetened with syrup or honey. Enjoy baklava with hot, strong coffee to bring out its delicate sweetness and nutty flavor.
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Beignets
Popular in French cuisine and a staple in the Louisiana city of New Orleans, these New Orleans-style homemade beignets are fun to make and hard to resist! Their light, sweet, and pillowy texture make them the perfect treat to enjoy any time of day: For breakfast, an afternoon snack, or dessert. Top them with sugar, fill them with cream, or dip them in your morning coffee.
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Palmiers
Sweet and sugary palmiers are an easy and crisp puff pastry recipe. They contain just two ingredients, and if you use store-bought puff pastry, they take just 40 minutes! Serve palmiers with a cup of coffee; it's one of the quickest, easiest dessert pastry recipes. They are the ideal choice of sweet puff pastry recipes for beginner bakers.
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Almond Croissant Cookies
These almond croissant cookies are a dream come true for almond lovers! This delightful handheld treat features a buttery, chewy cookie filled with creamy frangipane and topped with almond flakes. Whether you pair them with your morning coffee or enjoy them alongside a scoop of ice cream, they're the perfect treat to satisfy your cravings at any time.
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Lussekatter (Swedish Saffron Buns)
Traditional Swedish saffron buns called Lussekatter (named after Lucia cats) are the ultimate saffron-infused fluffy yeasted brioche to bake before the holidays! These buns are crazy moist and delicious. They are primarily made for St. Lucia Day (December 13th) but are enjoyed throughout November and December in Sweden. Imagine delicious saffron-infused buttery, pillowy brioche dough that is super soft and the perfect addition to your coffee or tea.
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Cinnamon Apple Cake
This easy, no-butter cinnamon apple cake is just what you need to bring your dessert table to life this fall! It has a moist cinnamon cake layer topped with fresh apples and sprinkled with cinnamon sugar for the perfect finishing touch. Serve it with a bowl of vanilla ice cream or a hot cup of coffee or tea as a sweet breakfast dessert!
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Madeleines
Classic French Madeleines are one of the easiest, most delicious little tea cakes you can make. I flavor them with vanilla and lemon for a classic taste, and the iconic shell shape makes them look so elegant. It's clear why this traditional French snack is so popular!
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Sugar Donut
Sweet, crunchy, and hard to resist, these homemade sugar donuts are the perfect mid-day treat alongside coffee or tea or as a post-dinner dessert. This easy sugar donuts recipe is a breeze, requiring only eight ingredients and 30 minutes of your time. You’ll be craving another the very moment you sink your teeth into one of them!
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Mini Bundt Cakes
Mini bundt cakes are the perfect tea cakes for any occasion, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and luxurious raspberry white chocolate glaze. But the best part is that once you've mastered the recipe, you can adapt it to suit your taste and create endless, dainty, delicious desserts.
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Chouquettes
Made with fluffy choux pastry dough and sweet Swedish pearl sugar, these light and airy chouquettes may be only one or two bites, but they are absolutely irresistible! Serve these delicious French sugar puffs for breakfast with a hot cup of tea or coffee, and enjoy a few as an afternoon snack or after dinner. They also make perfect gifts for your loved ones on special occasions!
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Fruit Tart with Puff Pastry
Fruit tarts with puff pastry are perfect for sunny afternoon tea or a delightful summer dessert. These adorable tarts are made of buttery layers of puff pastry, creamy filling with sweet cream and cream cheese, and juicy blackberries, blueberries, and raspberries. Everything is perfectly balanced with a refreshing hint of lemon juice and fresh lemon balm.
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Apple Cake Greek Milopita
This apple cake (or Milopita in Greek) is moist, tender, and filled with thinly sliced apples. The apples and warm cinnamon spice make this the perfect fall treat to pair with a cup of coffee or tea.
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Lemon and Raspberry Donuts
These baked lemon and raspberry donuts are an easy and zesty treat! This quick recipe can be whipped up and ready to eat within an hour. It's perfect if you need a last-minute bake for guests or a tea-time snack. These zesty baked donuts couldn't be easier. The recipe calls for cupboard staples and a couple of extracts.
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Raspberry Crumb Bars
These easy-to-make raspberry crumb bars are buttery, sweet, and impossible to eat just once! If you’re a fan of picnics in the park and tall glasses of sweet tea, these crumb bars are calling your name. Make this summertime classic dessert today!
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Cranberry Orange Scones
Scones are one of those versatile baked goods that can be enjoyed for breakfast, afternoon tea, a snack, or even dessert if you want! One of my favorite fall flavor options for them is these cranberry orange scones, though you can totally make them for a Christmas brunch, too.
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Cinnamon Sugar Apple Coffee Cake
It's topped with a maple brown sugar glaze and filled with soft baked apples. Enjoy a slice of this moist, sweet breakfast cake with your cup of morning coffee.
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Cranberry Walnut Muffins
Full of tangy craisins and crunchy walnuts, these Cranberry Walnut Muffins are the perfect Fall breakfast. Enjoy these muffins on a crisp Fall morning with a hot cup of coffee!
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German Jam Doughnuts
These soft, fluffy, and incredibly delicious German jam doughnuts, also known as Berliner, are fried to a crisp, filled with jam, and dusted with icing sugar. You can enjoy these soft and fluffy doughnuts for breakfast, as a snack, or as a dessert. They're easy to make with a few simple ingredients, not overly sweet, very light and fluffy, and absolutely delicious.
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