This warmly spiced gingerbread, from Toni Tipton-Martin, is sweetened with molasses, brown sugar, then finished with a bright lemon butter sauce and bourbon Chantilly cream. Even better, leftovers transform beautifully into a trifle-style dessert.
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A Cozy Holiday Cookie Swap
Missing December cookie swaps in New York, I got a sweet dose of nostalgia at a friend’s festive cookie exchange. From Eric Kim’s iconic gochujang caramel cookies to peppermint mocha and lemon ricotta, this holiday cookie swap menu delivered big flavors, cozy vibes, and plenty of sugar-high joy.
A Modern Take on Grandma’s Swirl Coffee Cake
This swirl coffee cake started as a half-written family recipe and evolved into a babka-inspired showstopper. Soft yeasted dough, bold cinnamon-sugar swirls, and a tangy sour cream-lemon icing honor my grandma’s original while turning up the flavor, structure, and drama – without making it fussy.
Oat & Honey Dinner Rolls (Samin Nosrat’s Ultra-Moist, Homemade Rolls)
Samin Nosrat’s Oat and Honey Dinner Rolls are impossibly soft, moist, and flavorful thanks to a Tartine-inspired oat porridge folded into the dough. These rolls can be made ahead, proofed overnight, and baked fresh for Friendsgiving or any holiday meal. Perfectly golden, tender, and irresistible with salted butter.
Everything Bagels from Scratch: My 10-Year Celebration Challenge
To celebrate ten years of Store Bought Is Fine, I tackled Claire Saffitz’s Everything Bagels – a true baking project involving kneading, proofing, boiling, and baking to golden perfection. They’re chewy, flavorful, and delightfully rustic, especially served with Tabasco butter, soft-scrambled eggs, and bacon. A new appreciation for the bagel pros!
The Best Pumpkin Whoopie Pies: Light, Spiced, and Perfectly Snackable
Confession from a Mainer: I prefer these pumpkin whoopie pies to the classic. Light, tender cakes get real pumpkin and warm spices, then sandwich a bourbon-kissed cream cheese frosting. Not too sweet, irresistibly snackable, and perfect for fall gatherings, gifting, or coffee breaks. Cozy, balanced, and ready for repeat baking.
Sohla’s Go-To Vanilla Pound Cake: Simple, Buttery, and Perfectly Moist
This buttery vanilla pound cake is a masterclass in simplicity — tender, moist, and balanced with a subtle tang from sour cream. It’s easy to make, endlessly versatile, and the perfect base for layered desserts, rum-soaked treats, or simply sliced with berries and whipped cream.
Move Over Cinnamon Rolls – Cheesy Garlic Swirls Are Here
Lacey Ostermann’s cheesy garlic swirls are a savory twist on classic cinnamon rolls, made with her pillowy sandwich bread dough. Filled with garlic-parmesan butter and melty mozzarella, then sliced and baked until golden, these rolls are buttery, cheesy, and completely irresistible – perfect for any carb-loving crowd.