Here are My Favorite Desserts from the blog since I started my baking journey for you, your friends, and your family to enjoy. When people ask, “What’s your favorite dessert?” or “What is your favorite dessert?” it’s always hard to pick just one. My favorite food has always been something sweet, a warm baked treat, or a cold, creamy delight. Whether a soft, chewy cookie fresh from the oven or a perfectly chilled scoop of ice cream on a hot day, desserts always bring comfort and joy. Baking and cooking have always been part of my routine, not just because I love food but because I enjoy the process. There’s something about mixing ingredients, watching everything come together, and finally enjoying something homemade!
It’s not just about the final product but the memories made in the kitchen and the satisfaction of sharing something delicious with others! I love baking with my husband, who is always so fun and keeps me laughing for hours!
Desserts make any moment feel special, whether a casual weeknight or a celebration with loved ones.
Saturday Chitchat with Janine – Volume 204
Why Desserts Are the Best Part of Any Meal
Desserts are more than just a way to end a meal. They bring people together, create memories, and make any occasion memorable.
Some desserts remind me of family gatherings, while others are perfect for quiet evenings at home. I love how a simple cake or a homemade cookie can brighten the day!
Baking allows me to be creative. I can try new flavors, decorate a cake, or make a classic treat feel brand new.
A Personal Note from Janine
My favorite way to unwind and recharge is spending time in the kitchen baking. There’s something so comforting about measuring, mixing, and watching a simple batch of ingredients transform into something delicious. Even when we’re on vacation, you’ll still find me sneaking into the kitchen to whip up a dessert—it’s truly my happy place.
Recently, I rediscovered my mom’s old cookbooks, and it’s been such a memorable experience recreating her recipes and sharing them here. I channel her spirit in the kitchen whenever I bake one of her dishes. Lately, she’s been on my mind a lot, and I know she’s why I love baking, crafting, and making a home feel warm and welcoming. Now that she’s gone, baking feels like my way of staying connected to her, almost like a conversation through her cookbooks.
For me, baking is more than just making desserts—it’s a creative and emotional outlet to express love and tradition. So today, I’d love for you to hang out with me, enjoy these sweet treats, and maybe even find a little inspiration for your kitchen adventures! 🍰💛✨
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Cheers,
This Week’s Inspiration – My Favorite Desserts
Valentine’s Day Rice Krispie Treats
Valentine’s Day weekend is the perfect time to make sweet treats for loved ones, and these Valentine’s Day Rice Krispie Treats are a delightful, no-bake dessert that everyone will love!
These festive, heart-shaped treats are simple to make, fun to decorate and taste amazing. Whether making them for a party, a school event or to enjoy at home, this recipe will surely be a hit.
If you’re looking for a show-stopping dessert that’s as simple as it is delicious, this Easy Fruit Trifle Recipe has it all. This dessert is a crowd-pleaser with layers of store-bought angel cake, creamy cherry pie-infused whipped cream, and fresh strawberries.
Double Chocolate Brownie Recipe
This Double Chocolate Brownie Recipe is the ultimate treat for chocolate lovers! These rich, fudgy brownies combine the best, gooey fudge and chocolate chip cookies in every bite.
Bursting with intense chocolate flavor and melty chocolate chips, they’re incredibly easy to make and perfect for dessert, parties, or satisfying your sweet tooth.
This Coffee Crumb Cake recipe is the ultimate morning treat, perfect for breakfast or brunch! This cinnamon coffee cake is rich buttery with a moist, tender cake. Inside, there’s a delicious layer of sweet brown sugar cinnamon streusel, while the top features a crunchy, sugary crumb that makes every bite completely irresistible.
The addition of sour cream adds a delightful richness to each bite, ensuring the cake is moist without being overly dense. With a thick swirl of cinnamon and an irresistible crumbly topping, this coffee crumb cake is a timeless classic that never disappoints!
Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies
If you’re searching for a timeless treat, look no further than Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies. These classic cookies bring back fond memories with their rich, nutty flavor and perfectly chewy texture.
Made with simple ingredients and baked to perfection, old-fashioned peanut butter cookies are the ultimate comfort food for any occasion!
Springtime is the perfect season to embrace the delightful Old Fashioned Lemon Squares. These homemade lemon bars offer a refreshing taste and are incredibly simple to prepare.
My fond childhood memories flood my mind as I recall using the Peanuts Cookbook, which featured the beloved Lucy’s Lemon Squares Recipe!
Here’s my quick and easy Strawberry Mochi Recipe that uses sweet rice flour and fresh strawberries. Pop the mochiko batter in the microwave to make the perfect mochi, and wrap the layer around a strawberry.
Yes, it’s that easy to make. There is no bean mixture or ice cream, making it a simpler recipe!
Make these Gluten Free Slutty Brownies when you want to make a decadent chocolate Oreo dessert without the flour. This delicious brownie contains a chocolate chip cookie base with an Oreo cookie middle and is topped with a chocolatey brownie.
All of these delightful layers are gluten-free!
This Ranger Cookie Recipe blends oatmeal, coconut, cornflakes, and chocolate chips. This blend of yummy ingredients creates crispy edges with a slightly chewy texture. You can substitute both the flour with my gluten-free flour blend.
Gluten Free Lemon Drizzle Cake
This smooth Gluten Free Lemon Drizzle Cake is wheat-free but tastes like it has wheat. It’s similar to a lemon pound cake recipe minus the wheat flour. The intense lemon flavor makes it the best lemon cake around.
Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats
This easy recipe combines a few kinds of cereal to make these Lucky Charms Rice Krispies Treats. This easy treat is a quick no-bake, light gluten-free dessert that your family and kids will enjoy.
I used the Rice Krispies and added the cute marshmallows as a tasty and colorfully topping!
I love any dessert with citrus, and this Fresh Orange Scone Recipe has the perfect blend of orange and cranberry. The original recipe is from the Magnolia Table Cookbook by Joanna Gaines.
Since I can’t have enough cookbooks, I bought it, and after skimming it, I immediately knew that I wanted to bake her scone recipe!
Do you love sugar cookies? This is a copycat version of the Crumbl Classic Sugar Cookie recipe. This yummy cookie doesn’t contain vanilla extract but rather almond extract.
It has a fresh and surprising taste, and the pink frosting also has a hint of almond!
If you’ve had The Original House of Pancake’s Apple Dutch Baby, then you’ll love this recipe. It’s an oven-baked pancake that’s easy to make, and you can serve it for breakfast, brunch, and dessert.
It’s a light custard-like souffle topped with cinnamon and nutmeg-drenched apples!
Pavlova Recipe with Raspberries and Blueberries
Make this easy Pavlova Recipe with fresh raspberries and blueberries. It has a light baked meringue that is topped with whip cream and fruit.
I love this fresh summer dessert that is perfect with a summer dinner. Top with whatever fruit your family loves, the possibilities are many!
This recipe is crazy delicious. I’m confident that it’s among the Best Carrot Cake you’ll ever eat.
If you need an easy cake recipe, then you’ll love this one. It’s perfect as a year-round dessert, and it’s my family’s all-time favorite dessert!
More Desserts From My Friends
This post from My 100 Year Old Home shares a delightful tutorial on how to make beautiful flower cupcakes, perfect for any special occasion!
This post from Thistlewood Farms features a delicious and easy recipe for mini tri-berry trifles, a perfect sweet treat layered with fresh berries and creamy goodness!
This post from Half Baked Harvest shares a tempting recipe for cookie dough ice cream bites—bite-sized treats combining creamy ice cream with rich, homemade cookie dough!
This Week’s Tip – Edible Flowers
Got a special occasion coming up but no time to bake and decorate a cake from scratch? These stunning sugar flowers are the perfect solution! They instantly elevate any homemade or store-bought cake, making it look professionally decorated with minimal effort. Plus, they’re reusable—so if you don’t eat them, you can save them for future cakes and celebrations. A simple way to add elegance without the extra work!
Latest Obsession – Cookie Cutter
I’m obsessed with these cookie cutters! They’re super easy to use and come with multiple press attachments, giving you four cookie designs in one set. The best part? The dough releases cleanly from the mold—something I initially worried about. If you want to bake some beautiful spring flower cookies, this set is a must-have!
My Amazon Finds – Dessert Baking Supplies
Hello there!
If you’ve ever wondered what my favorite desserts are, the answer is simple—any dessert that brings joy!
I hope you enjoy every one of these recipes!
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