Vanilla Cupcakes with Vanilla Bean Frosting

  I hosted a Yankee Swap Christmas party with some friends and decided to bake some holiday treats for my guests. I made chocolate dipped peppermint merengues, cut-out sugar cookies, and vanilla cupcakes. The least festive dessert ended up being the most popular! I baked 64 mini cupcake and … [READ MORE & GET THE RECIPE...]

Bittersweet Chocolate Chip Cookies by Jacques Torres

  You need to have a lot of patience to make these world famous chocolate chip cookies by Jacques Torres. If you can succeed baking these without cutting any corners, you will not be disappointed. I have tried a bunch of chocolate chip cookie recipes but none of them taste like this one. … [READ MORE & GET THE RECIPE...]

Cinnamon Bun Pecan Pie

  Tis the season for pies! I loved Cinnabons as a kid and always had to get one every time I went to the mall. They didn't have Cinnabons where I grew up so I looked forward to it during the summer when I would visit LA.  I added a twist to my pecan pie this Thanksgiving and made a cinnamon … [READ MORE & GET THE RECIPE...]