candy

Butterfinger Cookie Dough Cheesecake Bars

My law school BFF’s birthday was a few weeks ago. I told her that I’d make her any treat she wanted and she picked these. I know what you may be thinking: isn’t there just a little too much going on in these bars? Butterfingers…

Anniversary Peep Brownies

This year marks the 60th anniversary of Peeps! Aren’t these anniversary peeps the cutest things? I love the speckled colors — and the fact that they are vanilla flavored, as opposed to just tasting like stale sugar. I didn’t really know what to do with…

White Chocolate Jelly Bean Cupcakes

Happy first day of spring! It doesn’t feel like spring here in Wisconsin, as it’s still in the 20s. But the green grass and warmer weather will be here before we know it. Hopefully! Jelly beans seem to be a polarizing candy – you either…

Easter Thumbprint Cookies

One of my baking goals has always been to make perfect little thumbprint cookies. These are not those cookies. My cookies always crack – anyone know why? But perfect-looking cookies don’t really matter as long as they taste good. And these definitely did. Apologies that…

Cadbury Mini Egg Blondies

I think my favorite seasonal candy of all time is the Cadbury Mini Egg. They’re just perfect. I’m sure I’ve rambled on and on for my love of this candy in previous years, but I can’t help it. I will eat them by the handful…