Chocolate Mocha Cupcakes with Espresso Frosting

by Jennifer // April 20, 2020 // No Comments

I made these cupcakes a while back for my friend’s birthday. It was fitting that she thought of something coffee/mocha-flavored for me to make when I asked her what she was thinking in terms of b-day treats, because we’ve had... Continue reading →

Chocolate-Covered Mini M&m Rice Krispie Treats

by Jennifer // April 16, 2020 // 2151 Comments

I recently noticed that I was running low on my 25 lb bag of all-purpose that I buy at Costco every couple of months. This was alarming for two reasons: 1) Flour is a rare commodity to find in... Continue reading →

Chocolate Fudge Cupcakes with Strawberry Buttercream and Chocolate Covered Strawberries

by Jennifer // February 7, 2020 // 9 Comments

The snow day gods were really smiling down upon me today. They dumped an extra 6 inches of pow than what was expected, down on the Denver metro area last night and into this morning. And I’m not just saying... Continue reading →

Mini Oreo Chocolate Chip Cookies

by Jennifer // November 23, 2019 // 10 Comments

I was feeling like cookies the other day, as I often am, but instead of whipping up a batch of my all-time favorite chocolate chip classics, I decided to change it up a little. I had seen a picture of... Continue reading →

Fruity Pebbles Cupcakes

by Jennifer // November 19, 2019 // 19 Comments

Cereal is one of those wonderfully nostalgic foods that 28-year-old me can’t seem to let go of. In the same category belongs Cheddar Goldfish, (which is a permanent staple in my classroom, for my snack time, not the kids’), boxed... Continue reading →

S’mores Cupcakes

by Jennifer // August 10, 2019 // 15 Comments

Instagram tells me it’s National S’mores Day, and who am I to ignore a made-up internet celebration honoring a sensational summer dessert? I recently made Seven Layer S’mores Bars, which were accidentally completely devoured by two people who shall not... Continue reading →

Peanut Butter and Jelly-Stuffed Cookies

by Jennifer // August 5, 2019 // 26 Comments

This summer I had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich for the first time in years, which made me wonder why I hadn’t had a peanut butter and jelly sandwich in years. Am I stating the obvious when I say... Continue reading →

Peach Crumble Bars

by Jennifer // August 1, 2019 // 17 Comments

Last summer, I arrived at a Colorado peach festival with my husband on a Saturday afternoon. As we got out of the car and walked toward the festival, he casually proclaimed, “This will be my first time ever having a... Continue reading →

Berry Bundt Cake with Lemon Glaze

by Jennifer // June 17, 2019 // 18 Comments

Last week, my teacher friends and I got together and ate brunch outside in the Colorado sunshine. It was a gorgeous morning for mimosas and chit chat, and the best part of the whole thing (besides being in delightful company)... Continue reading →

Yellow Cupcakes with Vanilla Frosting

by Jennifer // April 18, 2019 // No Comments

Though rather hesitantly (I’m looking at you, snowstorm from last week), Spring has arrived here in Denver. And so, out have come the Springtime sprinkles from the depths of my sprinkles box to take their rightful place on an assortment... Continue reading →