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Queijadas (Portuguese Custard Cupcakes)
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Queijadas (Portuguese Custard Cupcakes)

Queijadas are also known as Portuguese Custard Cupcakes or Portuguese Milk Tarts. They are custardy, sweet, and creamy Portuguese cupcakes with golden brown edges. If you like custardy desserts, you will love them! Can’t get enough of custardy desserts? You might want to try this Apple Cinnamon Croissant Breading Pudding! This recipe was first posted in April of 2014. It has been updated with new …

Small Batch Rum Raisin Coconut Scones
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Small Batch Rum Raisin Coconut Scones

Make your own buttery and flaky rum raisin coconut scones at home. They have a golden brown crust, tender crumbs, and just the right amount of sweetness. These small batch scones are perfect with morning coffee. I have never been a huge fan of scones. That’s because I have had some dry, tasteless ones. I became a scone convert when I started making my own. Believe …

Funfetti M&M Cookies
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Funfetti M&M Cookies

These Funfetti M&M Cookies are pretty, festive, and perfect for Valentine’s Day. They are completely hand-mixed and so easy to make! These fun and festive cookies are bright, colorful, and cheery. With Valentine’s Day only three weeks away, there’s no better time to make them. What kind of texture do they have? Well, they have a tender and crumbly chew throughout. I also love them …

Pumpkin Blondies with Cheesecake Glaze
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Pumpkin Blondies with Cheesecake Glaze

Pumpkin Blondies with Cheesecake Glaze are fudgy pumpkin bars with the flavor of warm spice. They are a taste of fall. Topped with a cheesecake flavored glaze and chopped pecans, every bite is a mouthful of deliciousness.  This post is sponsored by Amoretti. All opinions and ideas expressed are my own. Something about the cool weather and the shorter daylight hours makes me want to …

Apple Walnut Buns with Maple Brown Butter Glaze
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Apple Walnut Buns with Maple Brown Butter Glaze

These Apple Walnut Buns with Maple Brown Butter Glaze are comfort food in dessert form. A secret ingredient makes them soft and pillowy. I’ll never make cinnamon-style buns without it again.  One thing I like about the town where I live is that our mayor puts great effort into coordinating events that bring the community together. We can expect a certain number of festivities on …

Apple Butter Cookies
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Apple Butter Cookies

These Apple Butter Cookies are soft, chewy, and buttery, featuring the flavors of apples and warm fall spices. They are among the easiest cookies to bake, and they are egg-free! Hi guys! I can’t believe I almost forgot to share these cookies with you! Better late than never, right? I wanted to sneak this one in before you are sick of all things apple (are …

Small Batch Zucchini Muffins
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Small Batch Olive Oil Zucchini Muffins

Make use of surplus summer zucchini with these Small Batch Olive Oil Zucchini Muffins. Made with olive oil, they are incredibly moist and tender. Are you like me? Sometimes I want to make a treat but don’t want a boatload left over to tempt me for days on end. And sometimes I don’t want to bother with giving them away. That’s when small batch baking …

Blueberry Goat Cheese Donuts with Lemon Sugar
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Blueberry Goat Cheese Donuts with Lemon Sugar

These donuts with sweetened blueberry goat cheese and coated with lemon sugar are as good as they look! Serve with a cup of coffee or drink of choice; they are a delightful breakfast or snack time treat. I have never made yeast donuts before, but after having tried them, I am adding them to my baking repertoire. They require a little effort, but the results …