What better way to show someone you love / care for them than with homemade baked treats? These Strawberries and Cream Cookie Sandwiches are perfect for Valentine’s Day or any day. Filled to the brim with strawberry flavor and complemented with a cream cheese filling, these cookie sandwiches are sure to please all your loved…
Cookies
Salted Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies
I call these my Next Level Chocolate Chip Cookies. They’re meant for those looking for a more sophisticated, elevated cookie recipe. Don’t get me wrong – there’s absolutely nothing wrong with the classics. In fact, I’m a huge fan. But there’s more than enough room for new and different flavors, am I right? New and…
No-Bake Sandwich Cookie Truffles
The recipe for Sandwich Cookie Truffles is one everybody should have in their repertoire. These are an easy, no-bake treat and they’re always (I mean, always!) a hit with kids and sometimes even more so with adults. Made from sandwich cookies (you know, the ones with two wafer cookies and sweet cream in the middle…
Gluten-free Breakfast Cookies
When you’re busy, preparing a healthy and filling breakfast can be out of the question in the morning. These gluten-free breakfast cookies are here to save the day and get you out the door quickly with a clean and tasty breakfast. They are gluten-free with only good-for-you ingredients and can be frozen for on-the-go and out-the-door!
Pumpkin Sugar Cookies
I’m all for celebrating each and every holiday with its own baked treats. And Halloween, with candy galore, is no exception. Why should it not deserve its own baked treat even though the day is already filled with so much sugar? These Pumpkin Sugar Cookies are the perfect compliment to your Halloween party dessert tray….
Brookies
Whomever thought of combining two all-time classic desserts into one to create an even more amazing combo dessert was a genius! Can we just talk about the brilliance and deliciousness that are Brookies? They are a combination of rich, fudgy brownies and classic, chewy chocolate chip cookies giving you the best of both worlds. Now…
Nut-free Paleo Chocolate Chip Cookies
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…
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…
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!