It’s cherry pie, but way easier and way more portable. Why, hello there my new friend, Cherry Pie Bars! Whether it’s cherry season or not, these squares of joy are perfect for any occasion. I’m even thinking they’ll be quite perfect for Thanksgiving dessert instead of my usual pie recipe. Loaded with a buttery crust…
Holidays
Strawberries and Cream Cookie Sandwiches
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…
Peppermint Puppy Chow
Peppermint Puppy Chow is one of my go-to recipes for the holidays. This is the perfect holiday treat for gifting and for snacking. It’s a no-bake recipe, ready in about 10 minutes and it’s always gone in no time. I love to prepare a batch for gifting in large mason jars tied with holiday bows….
Puff Pastry Christmas Tree
Wanna create a showstopper for your holiday dessert table? This Puff Pastry Christmas Tree is your ticket to impress this holiday season. But, I have a secret. It’s really not that difficult to make at all. With store-bought puff pastry and a make-ahead chocolate spread filling, this stunning dessert will be ready in no time….
Maple Apple Galette
A galette is a wonderfully easy yet elegant looking dessert to serve when friends and family get together. It’s much easier to put together than most scratch-made pies and is very forgiving when adding your filling. I am a big fan of the rustic look of this Maple Apple Galette, the Fall flavors and the…
Vietnamese Coffee Swiss Roll Cake
Swiss Roll cakes pop up all over the place during the holiday season. And it’s easy to see why! They make for beautiful centerpieces with their light and fluffy cake swirls and thick layers of sweet filling. And a slice of a Swiss Roll makes for a delicious bite after a big holiday meal. I…
Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles
There’s no better way to end a big Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving meal than with the perfect bite of dessert. These no-bake Chocolate Pumpkin Truffles are the ideal dessert to wrap up your holiday dinner. They’re super easy to prepare, they require no baking, and they have just a tad bit of holiday-flavored liqueur to help…
Halloween Spider Cupcakes
Halloween kicks off my most favorite time of year! And this is because it’s filled with food. And dessert. Loads of it! To kick off this glorious holiday season, I’ve baked up these Halloween Spider Cupcakes to share with you. Yes, you! You will love them, I promise. They’re chocolate cupcakes topped with chocolate ganache…
Halloween Cakesicles
I’m all about celebrating Halloween with an equal amount of spooky goodies and fun whimsical treats. These Halloween Cakesicles are super fun to put together and will bring a good amount of whimsy to any Halloween celebration. Break out the Halloween sprinkles and candy googly eyes to add loads of character to these cake pops.
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….
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!