In my neverending quest for satisfying and tasty Paleo dessert recipes that also fit into my allergy friendly lifestyle, I have finally nailed it. I have created a recipe that is both Paleo and Nut-free. And most importantly, tastes amazingly delicious. This Nut-free Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookie is heavy on flavor and satisfaction, yet is…
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Alfajores
Remember the Homemade Dulce de Leche recipe I posted recently? Well, I kinda needed something to bake with it, otherwise I would have gone to town eating it by the spoonful. Not productive for anyone. So, I baked up some shortbread cookies called Alfajores. And, lemme tell ya, I am in love! The delicately soft…
Jacques Torres Chocolate Chip Cookies
It’s always fun to try new recipes, especially when famous chefs make their famous recipes public for us home bakers to try them out! I have seen this recipe for Jacques Torres’ Chocolate Chip Cookies floating around for some time, so of course I had to give it a go. I’m always curious if these…
Soft and Chewy Sugar Cookies
The perfect sugar cookie recipe is hard to come by, I’ve learned. Some come out too dry, some too crumbly. Some require way too much prep time, i.e. chilling for hours, and some lack flavor and texture. Not these Sugar Cookies! They are soft and chewy and full of flavor. And, the best part? No…
Lavender Lemon Shortbread Cookies
I love working with flavors that are so versatile. Lavender and lemon – both can be flavors and scents. They can be used in everything from hand soaps to air fresheners to savory dishes and sweet desserts. And, both lavender and lemon can pack quite a punch flavor-wise! A little goes a long way, that’s…
Salted Caramel Stuffed Dark Chocolate Cookies
These Salted Caramel Stuffed Dark Chocolate Cookies are also known as Better Than Sex cookies. Need I say more? Just look at these! They’re huge and stuffed with ooey gooey melty caramel all wrapped up in decadent dark chocolate and topped with just the right amount of flaky sea salt. You can go no wrong…
Lemon Crinkle Cookies
I love to bake with lemon in the Spring and Summer, there’s no doubt about it! Lemon is bright and citrusy and brings a pop of flavor that just makes people happy, plain and simple. These Lemon Crinkle Cookies balance out that pop of tart lemon with a subtle sweetness. And those crinkles on top…
Bakery-Style Iced Easter Cookies
A favorite cookie in my house is the New York-style black and white cookie. My kids love the soft texture and large size of these classic bakery cookies. And, of course, they love the icing! So, I decided to make a version of that classic and Easter-ify it for the holiday by adding some fun…
Brown Sugar Cookies with Cinnamon & Cardamom
Have you ever had a brown sugar cookie?! These things are amazing! For all you sugar cookie lovers out there, get on over here and try this out. Not only are these Brown Sugar Cookies loaded with flavor, I also added in cinnamon and cardamom making for a super delicious, subtley spiced bite that’s sure…
Grapefruit Ricotta Cookies
I made fresh homemade ricotta recently and will never look back. It takes less than 30 minutes and is so incredibly delicious and smooth and creamy. With that ricotta, I made these little bites of heaven. Adapted from the great Lidia Bastianich’s famous Lemon Ricotta cookies, these have just a subtle undertone of grapefruit. For…
Thank you so much for visiting me at kickassbaker! I'm Kim. I'm a working mom and home baker who's constantly in search of a life in balance. Come join me in baking up some sweet treats mixed in with the occasional healthy and savory recipe. Thanks for joining me on my journey called everyday life!