These Gluten-Free Walnut Buttercream Thumbprints are the most requested cookie in our house all year long, not just Christmas time. The cookie base is not too sweet, so the addition of the walnuts that toast while they bake and the smooth vanilla buttercream balance everything out so nicely. Not only do these elements give these cookies an outstanding flavor, but a wonderful texture as well.

There really is nothing more Christmas-y than toasted nuts and sweet cookies. These cookies give you the best of both worlds all in one bite. I have no doubt that people will be asking you for the recipe once they try one of these beautiful creations; I know because it happens every year to me! The second best part about these cookies is that they’re extremely simple to make and only require a few ingredients that you have around the house. Simple and tasty - there’s nothing better.

These Gluten-Free Hot Cocoa Cookie Cups are the best, simplest, and most delicious holiday treat you can make. Since the base is a simple chocolate chip cookie dough, it’s great to make with the kiddos! The filling only has 3 ingredients too, so it whips up in no time - perfect for those busy December days. If you have kids, they may want to leave a few out for ol’ Saint Nick on Christmas Eve! 🎅🏼☕️

These cookie cups are great to bring to any holiday gathering because they are so dang simple!!! All of your friends will be swooning over these little babies because of how adorable and tasty they are. There’s really nothing better than a hot cocoa on a cold winter day, so these are the perfect addition to your holiday dessert table. So, put this recipe on your “To Do” list this holiday season!

These cookies are a Christmas staple in our house. We always have to make a double or even a triple batch just so we don’t run out by the time the holiday finally comes around! Now, these cookies may look super rich, but they’re surprisingly light and feel like a brownie in your mouth. The chocolate chips scattered in the dough give a light crunch to contract against the smooth icing on top. The chocolate sprinkles are optional, but they add another nice texture.

Some advice: I would definitely make a double batch like we do because these cookies disappear very quickly. First, you’ll try one, and sneak another, and then decide that since you’ve already had two, why not have a third? These Gluten-Free Chocolate Hermits are so addictive, you’ll never get enough of them!

These are the best chocolate chip muffins you will ever have…They taste like a chocolate chip cookie made into a muffin! What’s not to love about that? They are sweet, buttery, and filled with chocolate chips in every bite; PLUS, they’re extremely easy to make and take no time at all!

I've been making chocolate chip muffins for as long as I can remember. They were always a family favorite. When I went gluten-free I knew I would have to come up with a chocolate chip muffin that was gluten-free, but didn't taste gluten-free. After trial and error, along came these muffins. I like them so much that they became my base recipe for creating my other muffin flavors. These muffins are deliciously sweet and bursting with chocolate chips -- enough to get a bunch in every single bite. I bet these will become a family favorite in your home as well.

We love this veggie dip in my family. We have it all the time: holidays, cookouts, get-togethers, or whenever we feel like filling up on lots of veggies. It's just so good that it's irresistible.

This dip is a winner all around. First, it's the best tasting dip around. It's the kind of thing you can't stop eating. Second, it's SUPER quick and easy to make. Just 4 ingredients mixed together and you're ready to go. Third, it's enough dip to satisfy a large crowd. The recipe makes 3 cups of dip; Enough to please all of your friends and family an still have some left over. Fourth, it stays fresh for days. The flavor is actually better the second day. Fifth, this dip is a bit different when compared to other veggie dips; Most dips we've have seen seem to be ranch based, but this veggie dip is made with italian dressing mix. A nice change of pace, we think. Sixth, this dip has a secret ingredient - cottage cheese. It adds a wonderful flavor and is a great way to cut the heaviness of the mayonnaise and sour cream.

So, we all love muffins, right? Typically sweet, cupcake-like breakfast treats that are sometimes filled with chocolate chips. What's not to love? They are a great and easy weekend breakfast and perfect for those busy holiday mornings. But sometimes it's nice to have a healthy option for a muffin. Here's where these healthy banana oat muffins come in.

I started by using mostly oat flour, which offers the nutritional benefits of whole grains. Just be sure to verify that the oat flour you are using is gluten-free. I used peanut butter instead of butter to give a boost of healthy fats. Mashed banana provides most of the sweetness with help from a little bit of honey and brown sugar. Applesauce helps to keep these muffins moist for days. The addition of walnuts and and raisins give another additional boost of healthy fats, iron, and potassium. All of this goodness is combined with cinnamon and nutmeg making these the perfect healthy choice. Try them for breakfast and see for yourself!

Every year when september rolls around, pumpkin spice starts to make its appearance. I can't say I mind. Pumpkin spice is one of my favorites! - muffins, cakes, bread - pretty much anything is fair game. The combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and allspice is just so warm and comforting. It really symbolizes the coming of cooler temperatures and the autumn season.

These pumpkin cream cheese crumb muffins are the perfect way to celebrate the season. They're moist, delicious, filled with a sweetened cream cheese center, and topped with brown sugar crumbs. So, grab your steaming hot coffee and treat yourself to one of these perfectly delicious muffins on a cool fall morning.

It's officially strawberry season!!!! Well, it's June 23rd as I'm writing this, so it might not be strawberry season anymore when you're reading it. 😂🍓 If you want a scrumptious, sweet, and homemade strawberry topping then you've come to the right place. There is nothing like a fruit topping made from fresh fruit of the season. Added bonus if you get to actually pick them yourself! Every summer my daughters and I go picking strawberries at our local berry farm and come home with tons of fruit. This year was no different; we came home with 2 huge buckets of strawberries...I believe it ended up being just about 10 pounds 😳.

This strawberry topping was on the top of my list to make. It's super quick and easy and soooo good. Nothing you buy from the grocery store can come close to the fresh taste of this topping. Just wash your berries, slice them up, throw them in a pot, do a little magic, and BAM! You have the perfect strawberry dessert topping.

Summer is finally here! That means it's time for fresh, sweet, summer fruits. Strawberries are the tell-all signal that summer is officially upon us. We can't wait to go to our local berry farm and pick our own berries in this house! I know you can get them at the grocery store, but those really can't compare to fresh ones. They're so much sweeter and juicier, it's unbelievable. Pure perfection.

These Gluten-free Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes are the perfect dessert to utilize your fresh-picked berries. The vanilla cupcake is butter based, but there is also sour cream added in to pump up the moisture. I made these in a jumbo muffin pan so they would be the perfect size to make single serve shortcakes. Just slice them in half and add the strawberry topping and whipped cream -- super easy! The cake holds up beautifully to the strawberry topping and whipped cream. I even left a fully assembled shortcake in the refrigerator overnight and it was still perfect the next day. I'm sure these strawberry shortcake cupcakes will become a summer favorite for you, just like they are at my house.

Pumpkin and chocolate are a great combination. It may sound strange, but they go together perfectly. These muffins are certainly a treat. Pumpkin muffins are delicious on their own, but when you add chocolate - oooo, that takes them to a different level of decadent. Every bite gives you chocolate chips...who can say "no" to that?

All of those warm, classic fall spices like cinnamon and nutmeg mixed together with the dark sweetness of the chocolate gives you the ultimate breakfast treat. Not too shabby as an afternoon snack either. Plain and simple - these pumpkin chocolate chip muffins are a must-try!

It's holiday baking time and you need to get those Christmas treats ready! So, why not have some classic gingerbread this year? Better yet, how about all of those delicious flavors packed into a cupcake? These cupcakes are made with butter, molasses, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice. They're a wonderful combination of everything Christmas. We topped these spicy cupcakes with our sweet vanilla buttercream, but added just a touch of lemon flavor.

You could top these cupcakes with chopped walnuts for some crunch, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a mini gingerbread cookie just like we did. They're delicious no matter what way you choose to serve them. Treat your guests to something special this Christmas and make these gingerbread cupcakes!

Lemon bars are a classic dessert. They are so light and just melt in your mouth; So delicious that you'll have a hard time just eating one tiny square. They are sweet with just a tiny zing from the fresh lemon juice. That leads me to saying that I highly suggest you use fresh lemon juice for this recipe because it makes a world of a difference. Juicing and zesting only takes a few seconds to do and adds loads of lemony-flavored goodness! So, next time you're at the store pick up a few lemons and bake up a batch of these amazing lemon bars. 🍋