It’s truly the most wonderful time of the year. And how can you not fall in LOVE with these chocolate candy cane cookies?! It’s comfy season where I can just relax with the pups with a million blankets and hibernate. And cook a million and a half cookies for my Christmas boxes! Once you get…
Category: Dessert
Vic’s Tricks To…Royal Icing
I really love every and all types of frosting or icing. And royal icing is (quite literally) king! I mean…nowhere near my mother, who requests 2 cans of lemon frosting on her bday cake every year… But, icing/frosting is so so critical to taking a baked good to the next level! And in this case,…
Vic’s Tricks To…Thumbprint Cookies
Thumbprint cookies are the absolute best. Not only are they so delicious and mix-and-matchable, but they are SO SO EASY! Especially when you make them using Vic Tricks! I add these into every holiday cookie box I make, but they’re also good if you have some spare jam and want a quick sweet treat! I…
Vic’s Tricks To…Christmas Cookies
OK it’s the best time of year and I’m ready to goooooooo. CHRISTMAS COOKIES SEASON! Now, back in 2017, I was actually helpful and posted Vic’s Tricks To…Holiday Cookies and there are some really good get started tips in there, so check it out first! But, this is where I’ll be posting all the recipes…
Vic’s Tricks To…Gluten Free Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Bars
Pumpkin pie is my freakin’ jam. So these gluten free pumpkin pie cheesecake bars are EVERYTHING! Like if there was not a pumpkin pie at Thanksgiving, I was having words with my mother. Granted, she’d put me in my place real quick, but still. Pumpkin pie is supreme. I will not accept any pumpkin pie…
Vic’s Tricks To…Jicama Pie Filling
Fall has arrived! And while I love summer the most, I think we can all agree this has just been a pretty weird year. So, I’m looking forward to some chilly weather and some hibernation with the pups and some delicious soups and stews. Wow I just got so excited just typing that!!!!! But, I…
Vic’s Tricks To…Microwave Chocolate Mug Cake
This is my go-to dessert for when I absolutely NEED CHOCOLATE CAKE, but don’t have the time. Microwave Chocolate Mug Cake! I mean, when am I NOT craving chocolate cake, ya know? But, if you know me by now, you know I’m INCREDIBLY lazy. So mug cakes have Vic written allllll over them. It’s super…
Vic’s Tricks To…Carrot Cake w/ Cream Cheese Frosting
Carrot cake is my absolute favorite dessert ever. Although, I won’t lie, the concept of having veggies in a dessert does strike me as odd. But, if you’ve had zucchini bread then well, you know what veggies are capable of. Plus, it helps that it’s covered in cream cheese frosting… Surprisingly, although it’s my favorite…
Vic’s Tricks To…Diet Szn
Welp, it’s that time of year again. It’s really time to refocus on my health, both mentally and physically. Honestly, I commonly do this reboot starting in February because: 1) I’m a contrarian and EVERYONE diets in January and 2) I’m JUST NOT READY TO STOP EATING. Needless to say I’ve got some catching up…
Vic’s Tricks To…Heavenly Lemon Ricotta Cookies
Those who know me IRL (ya, I blog so…), know that these super soft and delicious Lemon Ricotta Cookies are my go-to for any sort of event. You see, I work in an office. And if there’s one thing people in an office go apeshit over, it’s baked goods. Now don’t get me wrong…I LOVE…