Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies

Soft, chewy blueberry oatmeal cookies. These delicious, buttery cookies are the perfect end to any kind of day.  The first time I made these blueberry oatmeal cookies was years ago before I ever started A Cookie Named Desire. I had pounds of frozen blueberries that was taking up way too much space in the freezer. … Read more

Trail Mix Popcorn Balls

These trail mix popcorn balls are a fun and delicious snack everyone will love.  If I am honest with you, it took me a long time to find my outdoorsy side. Throughout my childhood and most of my teenage years, I stayed as far away from the outdoors and the insects as much as possible. … Read more

Vanilla Cupcakes

Celebrate Spring with these heavenly vanilla cupcakes filled with a bright lemon curd and topped with a fun sprinkle-filled white chocolate bark! A lot of my recipes tend to be packed with a lot of strong flavors like rich chocolate, cardamom, and booze. It’s not always terribly kid-friendly, so I also spend a lot of … Read more

German Chocolate Cookies

Soft chocolate thumbprint cookies filled with a classic German chocolate frosting filling and drizzled with chocolate. These German chocolate cookies are totally irresistible and a family favorite!  This is, hands down, one of the most requested cookie recipes from readers. I’ve been asked if I have a recipe for German chocolate cookies for years and … Read more

Bake Bread Temperature: Know the Right One to Get the Perfect Bread! (2022)

Bake bread temperature: What Oven Temperature is Best for Baking Bread? Ultimately, we’re all looking for a perfectly baked loaf of bread, right? When it comes to making and baking bread, temperature is everything. From the water temperature to the dough temperature during the proofing stages, to the oven temperature, and finally the finished product’s … Read more