COOKIE RECIPES
S’mores Cookies
These are the best s’mores cookies, with buttery graham crackers, semi-sweet chocolate chips, and a melty square of Hershey’s milk chocolate on top. The chocolatey, marshmallow goodness will have you wanting “s’more”! My Favorite Treat in Cookie Form S’mores are one...
Cadbury Mini Egg Cookies
Cadbury mini egg cookies are the perfect Easter cookie! Loaded with crunchy and creamy chocolate, these soft cookies are a delicious and festive way to celebrate the season. Best Ever Easter Cookies Easter is just around the corner! Walking through the store aisles...
Lucky Charms Cookies
You won’t believe how good these Lucky Charms cookies are until you try them! After years of stealing all of the marshmallows from Lucky Charms cereal (I know you’ve done it too), I decided I might as well steal all of them and turn them into something BETTER! About...
BAR RECIPES
Outstanding Brownies
They’re not called “Outstanding Brownies” for nothing! A crinkly top hides a fudgy interior packed with rich cocoa and melty chocolate chips. You’ll definitely need a glass of milk with these. I have made many brownies. Not every brownie handles mix-ins, like chocolate chips, or a frosting on top, or is able to be a stand-alone brownie. Brownie recipes are generally simple and always a favorite for bakers of any skill…
Chocolate Lava Cake Bars
No need to peek inside a volcano when you can make these rich, gooey, chocolate lava cake bars. A unique twist on a decadent dessert that will have you saying “I lava these!” These chocolate lava cake bars are worth their weight in gold! With a silky chocolate layer in between soft cake dough, these are tremendously rich. Do you have a wallet… I mean a stomach big enough to hold all the richness? To make this dessert even…
Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies
These Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies are two desserts destined to be together. With a bright raspberry filling, silky cheesecake, and a rich, fudgy brownie base, you won’t be able to stop at one! I could probably eat a brownie every day of life. One day, I was binge-watching a baking show and one of the contestants made Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies. Although hers were a total flop, I couldn’t stop thinking about them…
BRUNCH RECIPES
Small Batch Cinnamon Rolls
These cinnamon rolls are perfect for when you need a sweet weekend treat. This small batch size makes a half dozen cinnamon rolls, perfect for a cozy Saturday morning brunch. Easy Small Batch Cinnamon Rolls This cinnamon roll recipe came from Missy’s grandmother and...
Orange Cardamom Granola
Homemade orange cardamom granola is full of oats, nuts, and seeds. Sweet and crunchy, this is sure to become your new favorite! A Sweet Combination A friend of mine introduced me to the simple joy of making my own granola a few years back. All I can say is that it...
Healthy Banana Muffins
These healthy banana muffins rely solely on ripe bananas for their sweetness. Whole wheat, oats, and lentils add wholesomeness for the perfect snack. Soft, Sweet, and Delicious Banana Muffins Okay, I know. You’re probably wondering what muffins and lentils are doing...
CAKE RECIPES
S’mores Cupcakes
These S’mores Cupcakes feature a crisp graham crust, rich chocolate cake, and a homemade marshmallow frosting. All the ooey, gooeyness you love in a s’more, fire optional. These S’mores Cupcakes are so decadent and such an elegant take on everyone’s favorite messy, camping treat. While the campfire is optional, I highly recommend browning the marshmallow frosting to that perfect golden brown before eating. I used a…
Orange Cream Cupcakes
A delightful Orange Cupcake with your choice of Vanilla Buttercream, Orange Zest Whipped Cream, or Coconut Cream. “Orange” you glad you have options! During the cookie shop days, I needed a bright, fun flavor of cupcakes to add variety. This Orange Cupcake was the result. It is a desirable flavor in any season, hot or cold. I love that orange zest can be so effective in flavoring just about anything. It goes well with…
Yellow Cupcakes with Chocolate Buttercream Frosting
Yellow Cake and Chocolate Buttercream were meant to be friends for life, but not just any recipe will do. With this recipe, you’ll be fighting with your lifelong friends for the last cupcake! I looked at the yellow cake mix box with frustration. The last decade has brought change to cake mixes. Even though less mix is put in the box, the same amount of eggs and liquid are still called for, affecting the size and texture…
BREAD RECIPES
Small Batch Cinnamon Rolls
These cinnamon rolls are perfect for when you need a sweet weekend treat. This small batch size makes a half dozen cinnamon rolls, perfect for a cozy Saturday morning brunch. Easy Small Batch Cinnamon Rolls This cinnamon roll recipe came from Missy’s grandmother and...
Whole Wheat Bread
Whole wheat bread that is 100% whole wheat, has a great texture, easy to make with only 6 ingredients, and so delicious! About the Whole Wheat Bread What is better than a kitchen filled with the smell of fresh bread? This bread not only smells great, but tastes...
Chai Spice Banana Bread
This Chai Spice Banana Bread features sweet, ripe bananas and the perfect blend of chai spices! It’s perfect for a snack alongside your favorite herbal tea or hot chocolate. With hot summer temperatures on their way out and the fall leaves starting to change colors, I’m always excited to try out a new fall recipe. I saw this idea for Chai Spice Banana Bread while scrolling through Pinterest one day. Unfortunately, when I…
DESSERT RECIPES
Cake Batter Muddy Buddies
Cake Batter Muddy Buddies are easy to make, and are the perfect treat for any occasion. Cake mix flavor but with a crunch, it’s delicious, and it looks even better with its sprinkles! I’m that adult that goes into an ice cream shop, and gets the typical child flavors. I will always choose superman, cake batter, or cookie dough over most flavors…
Edible Cookie Dough for One
Got a cookie dough craving? This eggless chocolate chip cookie dough is the perfect amount for just you, or to share with a friend as you reminisce about how great 2020 was. Let’s be honest, the last thing we need is an entire batch of cookie dough sitting on the counter or in our freezer for us to munch on all night or over the course of a few days. In order to learn some self-control and satisfy our cookie dough cravings…
Funnel Cake
Funnel cake – you know the smell, you know the look, and you know the taste! Fried dough covered in powdered sugar is sure to bring back memories and make your belly full of warm funnely sweetness. One of the things I love most about funnel cakes is how they remind me of happy memories. Whether that was going to baseball games with the family, enjoying a day at the amusement park, or heading to the local fair, a hot…
FROSTING RECIPES
Cream Cheese Frosting
Cream cheese frosting that looks as good as it tastes. Cream cheese frosting is delicious. End of story. Okay, maybe not quite the end of the story. While we wholeheartedly support delicious ugly food here at Taste Before Beauty, we recognize that beautiful food is good for the mouth and the eyes. I wanted to create a cream cheese frosting that is not only delicious but is the perfect topping for any delicious treat…
Easy Chocolate Glaze
Easy, delicious, and GORGEOUS! Could a glaze this beautiful be this easy? Absolutely! This chocolate glaze is my favorite! It is not so sweet that it overwhelms, and complements the existing flavor of your treat nicely. My favorite thing about this glaze is that it balances your baked goods, rather than taking over and stealing the show. If placed in the fridge, the glaze will turn dull and matte, but bringing it back to…
Cream Cheese Whipped Cream
A faultless, stabilized multitasker. It’s a perfect filling and the most versatile “frosting” in my repertoire. The words “stabilized whipped cream” always sound a little scary to me. It brings to mind that waxy, flavorless topping in the cake cabinet at the grocery store. I like to use whipped cream as a topping, frosting, or layer in many desserts, but was frustrated with its inability to last longer than an hour or two…