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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.

Homemade Candied Orange Slices made with oranges, sugar, and water for a sweet treat.

Deliciously Simple Candied Orange Slices

January 27, 2026 by Emma Cooke

Candied Orange Slices are the kind of treat that makes …

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Slice of zero carb yogurt bread made with Greek yogurt and almond flour

Zero Carb Yogurt Bread Recipe: No Yeast, No Kneading & Keto-Friendly

January 19, 2026 by Emma Cooke

Zero Carb Yogurt Bread Recipe saved me on a night …

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Delicious chocolate protein pudding made with Greek yogurt and protein powder.

Protein Pudding Recipe: Creamy, High-Protein Dessert in 5 Minutes

January 5, 2026 by Jessie Mckaren

Protein Chocolate Pudding lovers, this one is for you. You …

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Delicious baked pears with feta cheese, honey, and cranberries served on a plate.

Baked Pears with Feta, Honey, and Cranberries

November 28, 2025 by Molly Mckaren

Baked Pears with Feta, Honey, and Cranberries are my secret …

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Delicious Red Velvet Blossoms Cookies topped with Hershey's Kisses.

Red Velvet Blossoms Cookies To celebrate Christmas

November 21, 2025November 9, 2025 by Molly Mckaren

Red Velvet Blossoms Cookies are my go-to when the holidays …

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Festive Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies with sprinkles and white chocolate chips

Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies Christmas Special Recipe

November 21, 2025November 7, 2025 by Emma Cooke

Wonderland Chocolate Chip Cookies saved my holiday sanity more than …

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Delicious Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies with rich chocolate ganache centers.

Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies – Christmas Version

November 21, 2025November 7, 2025 by Jessie Mckaren

Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies are the cookie I reach for when …

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Delicious Christmas Crack Recipe featuring layers of saltine crackers, toffee, and chocolate.

Christmas Crack Recipe (Saltine Toffee) – The Ultimate Holiday Treat

November 22, 2025November 7, 2025 by Molly Mckaren

Christmas Crack Recipe can save any chaotic holiday afternoon. You …

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Frosted Christmas Brownies: The Best Holiday Brownie Recipe

November 21, 2025November 5, 2025 by Emma Cooke

Frosted Christmas Brownies are my official party trick during the …

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Easy Grinch Dip Recipe: Fun Christmas Dessert Dip for Parties

November 21, 2025November 4, 2025 by Jessie Mckaren

Grinch Dip is the snack I wish I’d discovered way …

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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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