Baked Pumpkin Donuts

October 30, 2023October 28, 2023 RefreshHer6 Comments

When we got home from our trip out West last week, I had missed being in my kitchen! The day after arriving home, we had small group dinner and I had signed up to bring dessert. I knew exactly which recipe I was going to try…yes, I would make a new recipe to take! It’s my normal pattern…sigh. I don’t know why I risk it, but there are just so many good recipes, and these always seem like the perfect opportunities to try them! I would never make a whole batch of donuts just for us, so if I make them for a group, they won’t be staring me in the face like a hungry cat at 6:00 a.m.!

I ran to my Pinterest board and pulled up a recipe I found on Sally’s Baking Addiction site. Every recipe I’ve made from her site has been delicious, so I was anxious to make her Baked Pumpkin Donuts with Brown Sugar Glaze!

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Two Big Mistakes I’ve Been Making

February 6, 2023February 6, 2023 RefreshHer2 Comments

I’ve been cooking and baking for all of my adult life, but I’m still learning! I recently discovered two things that I’ve been doing WRONG in my bread baking for all these years! Getting them right has made a big difference in results,. I wonder if you’re doing these things, too?

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baking · Cookies · Healthy Eating

Low-Fat Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie

January 30, 2023January 28, 2023 RefreshHer2 Comments

I had a fun baking afternoon last week. I whipped up a batch of Low-Fat Oatmeal Chocolate Chip cookies. When I told my daughter Alli what I had made she said,

No cookie should be Low-fat!

I get what she’s saying, but honestly, I have tried many recipes that are labeled “low-fat,” but still have so much flavor. Also, they don’t taste like you’re eating the sand on the beach! This new recipe is one of those great finds! It replaces applesauce for some of the fat, giving it plenty of moisture. It has oatmeal in it, too, giving it texture and chewiness. Add those chocolate chips in there and you have a delicious cookie without the guilt!

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baking · Christmas

Pecan Tarts

December 12, 2022December 13, 2022 RefreshHerLeave a comment

For many years I have been making Pecan Tarts at Christmas . This is a taste of Home recipe that deserves to be repeated as a family tradition because they are such a special treat! They taste exquisite, yet are very easy to make. The pastry only has four ingredients and is a simple as rolling a ball of play dough! The pecan filling is perfection. Just look…

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baking · Healthy Eating · muffin

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Greek Yogurt Muffins

May 23, 2022May 23, 2022 RefreshHer2 Comments

Once a week I like to indulge in a breakfast with a little something sweet. I recently came across a recipe that I loved! Also, muffins with a struesel topping are always a favorite of mine. That crunchy, sweet topping adds a nice crunch and sweetness that make them perfect for breakfast or snacking.

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