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…
Treats
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…
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…
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…
Lemon Crumb Bars
For me, lemon is a flavor that goes so well with the warmer months. It brightens up any dish including, of course, dessert! For these Lemon Crumb Bars, I mashed together a bunch of my recipes and added in this citrus rockstar. I came out on the other side with an amazing recipe for reimagined…
Homemade Vanilla Whipped Cream
My kids are the kind of kids who love to stick the whipped cream can nozzle directly into their mouths and spray as much of it as they can fit in there. Whenever I hear the sound of that infamous whipped cream can, I know exactly what’s going on! They are always huge fans of…
White Chocolate Oreo Easter Bark
Looking for a super simple and easy, no-bake dessert for Easter? You’ve come to the right place! This White Chocolate Oreo Easter Bark checks all these boxes – it comes together quickly and it’s no fuss. Plus, it’s highly customizable in terms of add-ins and toppings. Kids and adults all love it – you can’t…
Brioche Donuts with Vanilla Cream Filling
There’s nothing quite like the taste of a freshly made donut. A bit crispy on the outside and soft and fluffy on the inside. And, as an added bonus, these Brioche Donuts are filled to the brim with rich, smooth, luxurious vanilla cream. Life just doesn’t get any better than that. You will be so…
Paleo Chocolate Creme Eggs
How awesome is it that so often nowadays (yes, I’m old and I use the word ‘nowadays’) you can find recipes for your favorite foods that fit into any diet? Personally, I love it! And, I love the availability of specialty ingredients that just a few years ago you had to venture way out to…
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!