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Desserts & Baking

Sweet treats make every moment better. Here, you’ll find cookies, brownies, cakes, and fun desserts for any celebration. These baking recipes are simple and beginner-friendly. Follow the steps and enjoy a homemade dessert that brings joy with every bite.

Mini Sweet Potato Pies garnished with pecans and marshmallows, perfect for dessert.

Mini Sweet Potato Pies with Warm Fall Spices

October 7, 2026 by Jessie Mckaren

Mini Sweet Potato Pies are my go to trick for …

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Decadent chocolate fondue served with fruits and marshmallows for dipping.

Melting Chocolate Fondue with Easy Dippers for Sharing

October 6, 2026 by Molly Mckaren

chocolate fondue is one of those desserts that saves the …

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Cranberry Orange Curd Tart with a crumbly crust and vibrant filling, perfect for holidays.

Cranberry Orange Curd Tart for the Holidays

October 4, 2026 by Jessie Mckaren

Cranberry Orange Curd Tart for the Holidays is the dessert …

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Delicious homemade orange jam with a burst of citrus flavor made from fresh oranges.

Orange Jam with Warm Spices and No Added Pectin

October 3, 2026 by Molly Mckaren

orange jam is one of those things I crave the …

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Delicious scoopable cookies with crispy edges and gooey centers, served warm.

Scoopable Cookies with Gooey Chocolate Centers

October 1, 2026 by Molly Mckaren

scoopable cookies are my answer to those nights when I …

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Delicious monkey bread made with biscuits, coated in cinnamon sugar and buttery sauce.

Monkey Bread with Biscuits and Cinnamon Sugar

October 1, 2026 by Emma Cooke

monkey bread with biscuits is my go to move when …

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Slice of Christmas funfetti cake with colorful sprinkles and vanilla buttercream frosting.

Christmas Funfetti Cake with Vanilla Buttercream

October 1, 2026 by Jessie Mckaren

Christmas funfetti cake is my go to move when I …

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Buttery chai scones with warm spices and a sweet maple glaze.

Chai Scones with Maple Chai Glaze

September 28, 2026 by Emma Cooke

chai scones are my answer to that moment when you …

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Delicious homemade pineapple bread topped with pineapple glaze, showcasing moist texture.

Pineapple Bread with Greek Yogurt and Toasted Coconut

September 28, 2026 by Emma Cooke

pineapple bread is one of those recipes I reach for …

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Delicious soft chewy lemon cookies with bright citrus flavor and tender texture.

Soft and Chewy Lemon Cookies with Fresh Lemon

September 26, 2026 by Molly Mckaren

soft chewy lemon cookies are basically my emergency dessert for …

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Emma, founder and cooke behind firststeprecipes.com, with a background in nutritional sciences.

Hi, I’m Emma,

Cooking never felt natural at first, but I kept at it. Somewhere along the way, I combined my background in nutritional sciences with what I’d learned by burning (and sometimes saving) meals, and that turned into First Step Recipes.

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