Bake or Break | Jennifer McHenry

These Golden Puffs Are Easier Than They Look Chouquettes may look fancy, but they’re surprisingly easy to make. No filling, no fuss—just crisp, golden puffs with sweet crunch in every bite.

Chouquettes are sweet little French puffs made from pâte à choux and topped with pearl sugar. So simple, so snackable.

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The Cozy Fall Cookie You Didn’t Know You Needed A classic snickerdoodle gets a fall makeover with apple butter. One bite and you’ll want them in your cookie jar all season.

It’s cookie season! 🍂 These Apple Butter Snickerdoodles are soft, chewy, and packed with cozy fall flavor. Recipe’s up now!

#baking #cookies #fallbaking #bakingsky #bakeorbreak

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Easy Fall Desserts You’ll Want to Bake All Season These easy fall dessert recipes are packed with seasonal flavor—featuring apples, warm spices, chocolate, and more. Perfect for cozy, no-fuss baking days.

Looking for something cozy to bake this fall?
I just shared a new roundup of easy desserts—apple, spice, chocolate, and all the fall flavors. 🍂
Perfect for weekend baking or just because.

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A slice of German apple cake on a cake server resting on a cake plate with the remaining cake

If you love the cozy kind of cake that’s easy to make but looks bakery-worthy, this German Apple Cake is for you. Apples on top, buttery crumb underneath, and a little lemon + almond for balance. One of my new favorites 🍏

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Partially sliced caramel swirl Bundt cake on a white cake plate

This no-fuss caramel swirl Bundt cake is soft, buttery, and perfect with a cup of coffee. It has a brown sugar-caramel ribbon baked right in and an optional glaze to take it over the top.

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S’mores Whoopie pies on a white plate

Just shared a new recipe: S’mores Whoopie Pies! Soft graham cookie cakes with ganache and marshmallow fluff frosting—everything you love about s’mores, minus the campfire.

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A cosmic brownie on a white surface with a bite missing from the brownie; more brownies in the background

These homemade cosmic brownies took me straight back to elementary school. dense, chewy, topped with ganache and those rainbow chips that make everything feel festive.

Filed under: things I didn’t know I needed until I made them from scratch. 🍫🌈

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A slice of Mississippi mud cake on a plate with a bite of cake on a fork

Chocolate cake + gooey marshmallows + fudge frosting = Mississippi Mud Cake happiness. 🧮✨

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A spoonful of vanilla bean pots de crème just above the remaining custard in a ramekin; more custards in ramekins partially visible in the background

Silky custard, rich vanilla flavor, and make-ahead convenience. These Vanilla Bean Pots de Crème are the dessert I love making on repeat.

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Stack of three oatmeal chocolate chip cookie bars on a wooden cutting board

If soft and chewy cookie bars are your kind of treat, you’re going to love these.
Made with pantry staples and packed with oats and chocolate chips, they’re simple, satisfying, and so easy to customize.

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Say Goodbye to Summer with These Easy Baking Ideas Savor the last days of summer with easy fruit desserts, chocolate treats, and no-bake favorites perfect for warm-weather baking.

Summer’s winding down, but the baking doesn’t have to.

From juicy cobblers to cool no-bake treats, these easy recipes are a great way to enjoy the last of summer’s fruit.
Peaches, berries, chocolate… what more do you need?

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Overhead view of a s’mores cupcake resting on its side with a bite missing with more cupcakes, graham crackers, chocolate, and marshmallows surrounding

No campfire? No problem. These s’mores cupcakes layer graham cracker crust, chocolate cake, and marshmallow fluff frosting into one sweet, summery treat.

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Partially sliced loaf of marbled chocolate banana bread

Just posted a new recipe: Marbled Chocolate Banana Bread!
Soft, moist, and swirled with chocolate, this loaf is easy to make and impossible to resist. 🍌🍫

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Slice of cornmeal pound cake on a plate with a bite on a fork; more cake partially visible in the background

New on the blog: Cornmeal Pound Cake!

Rich, buttery, and just a little rustic thanks to fine cornmeal and buttermilk.
So good with fruit, cream, or on its own.

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Peach compote in a glass jar an on a spoon over the jar

This easy peach compote is the kind of recipe you’ll make on repeat all summer. Just a few ingredients, one pan, and 10 minutes! Perfect for dessert or breakfast.

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Cookie dough dip in a white bowl with pretzels, apple slices, and cookies surrounding

New on the blog: Cookie Dough Dip!
No eggs, no raw flour, just sweet, creamy dip with big cookie dough flavor.
Perfect for parties or snacking right from the bowl.

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Best Muffins for Summer Breakfasts Start your day with these easy, fruit-filled muffins! From blueberries to lemon and zucchini, these are the best muffins to bake all summer long.

Muffins that taste like summer? Yes, please. 🍋🫐
I pulled together my best muffin recipes for summer mornings. Perfect for brunch, breakfast on the go, or freezing for later.

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#summerbaking #bakefromscratch #muffins #bakingsky #bakerobreak

A s’mores rice crispy treat on a parchment-covered cutting board with more bars in the background

All the best parts of s’mores, no fire pit required!
These S’mores Rice Crispy Treats are soft, gooey, and packed with chocolate and graham crackers. Perfect for summer parties or low-effort dessert cravings.

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Overhead view of sand dollar cookies on a white plate

Baking this summer? These soft sugar cookies are made to look like sand dollars, topped with sliced almonds and a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar. Easy, cute, and so good. 🏖️

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A marble cupcake topped with swirled chocolate-vanilla frosting

I’ve got a new cupcake recipe that brings the best of both worlds: vanilla and chocolate cake, swirled together and topped with a two-tone frosting swirl.

Fun to make, perfect for parties, and very hard to resist!

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A slice of no-bake marshmallow cheesecake topped with whipped cream, mini marshmallows, and pretzels on a purple and white plate with a bite on a fork

Hot day? Make this no-bake marshmallow cheesecake.
Sweet, salty, and fluffy… summer dessert perfection!

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Lots of Neapolitan cookies piled together on a white surface

These Neapolitan Cookies are giving serious summer vibes. Vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry all swirled together in one soft, sparkly cookie. So fun to make and even better to eat!

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Mini no-bake cheesecakes topped with fresh berries and served on white plates

It’s too hot to bake, but that doesn’t mean skipping dessert. These mini no-bake cheesecakes are cool, creamy, and just the right size for sharing… if you’re feeling generous. 😉

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A blackberry muffin with a bite missing, surrounded by more muffins

I’ll be over here making yet another batch of these blackberry muffins. Soft, lemony, and just the right amount of sweet. Highly recommend.

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Several lemon cupcakes on a white surface

I’m all about the lemon this week, and these cupcakes hit just right. Light, bright, and topped with a lemon cream cheese frosting I’d happily eat with a spoon.

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A slice of strawberry tiramisu on a white plate with a bite on a fork

This strawberry tiramisu is my kind of summer dessert. No baking, just creamy layers and fresh berries.
Make it ahead, keep it chilled, and enjoy every bite.

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#dessert #nobake #summerdessert #bakingsky #bakeorbreak

Strawberry shortcake on a white plate with more shortcakes and a basket of strawberries in the background

Just posted a classic strawberry shortcake recipe!
Tender biscuits, sweet macerated berries, and whipped cream—simple, nostalgic, and perfect for summer. 🍓

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#baking #dessert #strawberries #summer #bakeorbreak

Ricotta mousse topped with two mandarin slices and served in a clear glass ramekin

This ricotta mousse is light, creamy, and comes together in minutes. We topped ours with mandarins and loved every bite. Highly recommend. 🍊

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So true! I hope you enjoy it!

A slice of five flavor pound cake on a white plate with more cake in the background

This Five Flavor Pound Cake has that old-school charm I love. Sweet, buttery, and packed with vanilla, almond, coconut, lemon, and rum. The sugar crust doesn’t hurt either. Definitely one for the keepers list.

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