Summer is alllll about staying cool, am I right?! And what’s the very best way I can think of to stay cool? Ice Cream, of course! And, not just plain ol’ regular ice cream outta the tub. We’re talking Homemade Chocolate Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches! Yeah, that’s right. These have a big ol’ hunk of…
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Caramel-filled Churro Cupcakes
Churros are a wonderful invention. Fried dough covered in cinnamon sugar that’s crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. No utensils needed either. It’s just a perfect treat! I took a lot of inspiration from the county Fair I used to visit as a kid every summer around this time. We’d surely buy…
White Chocolate Peppermint Ice Cream
Peppermint + creamy white chocolate = ice cream heaven! These two flavors combine to create a divinely refreshing, smooth frozen treat perfect for the winter holidays. And, equally as perfect for a hot summer’s night!
Caramel S’mores Bars
As if s’mores weren’t good enough already, I’ve added another layer of deliciousness in the form of ooey gooey caramel to raise the bar on the s’mores game. Oh yeah, that’s right, I went there. And there’s no going back to plain ol’ s’mores now. With a thick layer of baked graham cracker crust, a…
S’mores Ice Cream
My absolute favorite summer treat is ice cream. Who’s with me?? My second fave is s’mores! Combining a homemade version of ice cream with the flavors of s’mores brings the very best of summer together in one amazingly delicious frozen dessert. This S’mores Ice Cream combines toasted marshmallow ice cream with graham cracker pieces and…
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…
1-Hour Cinnamon Rolls
It never fails that on any given Saturday or Sunday, my kids ask for cinnamon rolls for breakfast. And, it never fails that I always forget to plan ahead when it comes to weekend breakfast or brunch. Always. Don’t these kids know that most cinnamon roll recipes need to be prepared the night before?! Well,…
Banana Muffins Swirled with Dulce de Leche
Okay, so I did a thing. A really, really good thing. I took a whole jarful of that luscious homemade dulce de leche and swirled it into bakery-style banana muffins. Eeeeeeeeeee!! How awesome does that sound?! Banana pairs so well with the milky caramel flavor of the dulce de leche. It’s a new take on…
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…
Easy Homemade Dulce de Leche
Can we all just pause a minute and admire the gloriousness that is Dulce de Leche? Just look at it! Smooth, rich, milky, caramely goodness. And, it’s so darn easy to make at home. One single ingredient is all it takes to produce this delectable delight of a treat. Dulce de leche is very similar…
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!