Cold weather makes staying in and baking more tempting. These recipes suit slow weekends when you have time to let something bake without rushing. Some are quick, others take longer, but each one gives you a good reason to turn on the oven.
Pear Tarte Tatin
This pear tarte tatin is a stunning take on the classic French upside-down tart, apple tarte tatin. Caramelized pears melt into a rich, buttery caramel sauce beneath layers of flaky puff pastry that bake to a perfect golden crust. It’s a timeless dessert that feels both rustic and refined.
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Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies
Chocolate and peanut butter are a match made in heaven, and these peanut butter chocolate chip cookies prove it! Unlike other recipes, my ingredient ratios and technique are carefully tested to give you chewy, bakery-style cookies, not the dry, disappointing ones often found with other methods.
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Apple Hand Pies
There is only one thing better than apple pie: apple hand pies! These adorable mini apple pies are made of flaky pie dough and a creamy spiced apple filling. They are super easy to make and totally irresistible.
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Chocolate Banana Cupcakes
These mouthwatering chocolate banana cupcakes are a decadent cross between rich chocolate cupcakes and sweet banana frosting! Made with a super moist chocolate sponge base and topped with a creamy homemade banana cream cheese frosting, they are fun to make, and the whole family will love them!
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Nutella Brownies
Nutella and chocolate lovers, get ready to indulge because these Nutella brownies are the most irresistible dessert you'll ever taste! With an entire layer of creamy Nutella spread sandwiched between two layers of decadent fudgy brownie, each bite packs a melt-in-your-mouth chocolate hazelnut flavor that will have you going back for seconds (or maybe even thirds)!
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Basque Burnt Cheesecake
Basque burnt cheesecake is a delicious dessert with a creamy, custard-like center and a beautifully caramelized top. The cake is cooked under high heat, which gives it its distinctive dark color and a slightly burnt flavor that contrasts perfectly with the creamy interior. This cheesecake is an excellent choice for novice bakers as it requires only five simple ingredients and does not need a water bath. Moreover, its rustic appearance also means that it's forgiving of imperfections.
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Pecan Chocolate Chip Cookies
Making pecan chocolate chip cookies is one of the easiest and most delicious ways to celebrate the fall flavors we love! Luxurious chocolate chip cookies loaded with pecans, cinnamon, brown butter, and brown sugar make the cookies wonderfully rich yet very well-balanced in sweetness with added sea salt. These cookies are chewy on the outside and gooey on the inside, with deep chocolate and nutty flavors.
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German Chocolate Cupcakes
If you're searching for the ultimate German chocolate cupcakes recipe, this one ticks all the boxes! It's a handheld version of the classic cake, featuring moist chocolate cupcake sponges topped with decadent chocolate buttercream frosting and a rich pecan coconut frosting. It's an irresistible treat for any occasion!
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Pecan Brownies
This fudgy pecan brownie recipe might just become your favorite brownie recipe all year round! This brownie with pecans is the perfect combination of thick, fudgey, gooey inside and a crinkly, crispy top, with an intense chocolate taste, crunchy pecans, and a pinch of cinnamon. It is rich yet very well-balanced in sweetness!
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Tiramisu Cake Roll
My tiramisu cake roll recipe consists of a super fluffy Japanese style sponge cake, that is easy to roll without breaking it. The sponge is drizzled with rich espresso, then rolled up with an airy, light whipped mascarpone cream filling. Finally, generous dust of cocoa powder and a super easy, yet decorative whipped mascarpone piping added on top making it the ultimate, elegant Tiramisu cake roll!
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Mocha Cupcakes
When it comes to combining two unforgettable flavors into a tiny handheld treat, these mocha cupcakes take the win! These moist, fluffy cupcakes combine moist chocolate cake and creamy, fluffy coffee buttercream to create an irresistible dessert you can enjoy anytime.
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Apple Pie Cookies
These irresistible apple pie cookies will be the talk of the table this holiday season! Made with fresh apples and a sweet, delicious apple pie filling, they will make you feel like you are eating mini apple pies (without all the hassle)! Their warm, comforting flavor makes them the perfect dessert to sweeten holiday gatherings.
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Pecan Upside Down Cake
This exceptional pecan upside-down cake is a perfect dessert. It's an excellent harmony of moist yogurt cake as the base and caramelized pecan topping! The cake can be made in any pan you have, even in a Bundt pan, to turn it into a festive Pecan Upside-down Bundt cake for Christmas!
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Pear Galette
This incredibly delicious fall pear galette is the perfect dessert to welcome the colder weather. It has a rich, buttery, rustic crust layered with perfectly spiced, tender poached pears. Finished with crunchy roasted walnuts, this easy dessert is a fall favorite.
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Biscoff Cupcakes
If you love Biscoff, you should definitely try this Biscoff cupcake recipe! Imagine moist cupcakes with caramel, spicy flavors, Biscoff butter filling, and the most delicious Biscoff frosting. Making the Biscoff cupcakes with Biscoff buttercream is not difficult, but super easy!
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Apple Pie
A classic apple pie is a cozy Fall staple, designed to be enjoyed with family and friends throughout Fall and Thanksgiving. My apple pie recipe features a crisp and buttery pie crust, filled to the brim with a juicy homemade apple filling. Every bite is filled with nostalgia!
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Brownie Cookies
These fudgy chocolate brownie cookies are the ultimate sweet treat for brownie and chocolate lovers! With a perfectly crinkled top, an ooey-gooey center, and a sprinkle of salt, these cookies are impossible to resist and come together in just 10 minutes!
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Pear Puff Pastry Tarts
Made with fresh pears and a flaky, sweet puff pastry crust, these pear puff pastry tarts will be the talk among your family and friends! Using just six essential ingredients, this 10-step easy pear tart recipe is the perfect go-to when you need a simple yet eye-catching treat to impress your guests.
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Cinnamon Apple Cake
This easy 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. You can serve it with a hot cup of coffee or tea as a sweet breakfast!
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Espresso Brownies
Why go to Starbucks for your brownie fix when you can make these gooey, chocolatey espresso brownies from your kitchen in no time? Ready in under an hour, these easy espresso brownies combine dark chocolate, cocoa powder, espresso powder, and two types of sugar to create a decadent chocolate dessert with a rich coffee flavor.
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Brownie Pie
This fudgy brownie pie is a dream come true for brownie and pie lovers! It features a fudgy, gooey brownie set atop a buttery, flaky pie crust, offering the best of both worlds. Perfect for fall gatherings and celebrations.
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Chocolate Orange Bundt Cake
A chocolate orange bundt cake, featuring a super-moist and flavourful orange cake, and a delicious, silky chocolate glaze, can be the star of any dinner party. This easy cake features a melt-in-your-mouth orange bundt loaded with candied orange zest, topped with a super easy chocolate glaze, and decorated with homemade candied orange slices.
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Cinnamon Cheesecake with Spiced Pear Topping
This cinnamon cheesecake adds ground spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to a traditional NY-style cheesecake to give it a spicy (not hot, though) kick, and is baked in a graham cracker crust. Go one step further and add even more decadence by drizzling my spiced toffee sauce over it.
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Sour Cream Raisin Pie
Eat a slice of nostalgia with this delightful sour cream raisin pie! This Midwest classic features a luscious homemade sour cream filling, brimming with plump raisins and a hint of warm cinnamon, all nestled in a convenient store-bought pastry crust. Topped with a fluffy, toasted meringue, this pie offers a perfect balance of tangy sweetness and creamy texture that will transport you back to Grandma’s kitchen.
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Apple Crisp With Oats
These individual apple crisps have all the comforting flavors of fall. Made with juicy apples, a touch of cinnamon, and a crispy oat crumble topping, they’re ready in just 35 minutes. Perfect for using up extra apples or serving as a quick dessert for guests.
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Pumpkin Roll
If you’re looking for a pumpkin roll that is not dense, sticky, or too sweet, then this pumpkin roll recipe is your answer! The secret is simple. This pumpkin roll is made with a genoise cake, resulting in a light and fluffy cake roll that is neither too sweet nor too dry, unlike most other pumpkin roll recipes.
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Apple and Blackberry Pie
Nothing is more satisfying than a homemade apple and blackberry pie when you crave something sweet and spicy to warm you up on a cold autumn day. This delicious pie has a buttery, crisp, and flaky crust with a soft, juicy, and spicy apple & blackberry filling.
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