Rosemary Pear Thumbprint Cookies

If you’re searching for a more sophisticated Christmas cookie, these Rosemary Pear Thumbprints are exactly what you need. This buttery cookie has an earthy taste, thanks to the freshly chopped fresh rosemary that goes into the batter, and slightly sweet from the pear preserves and light dusting of powdered sugar on top. While it may

White Chocolate Cranberry Cookies

While I was making a list of my most requested Christmas cookies to share on Sweet On Smith, these soft White Chocolate Cranberry ones come in a close second. So close, that they might be in a tie with the Chocolate Crinkles. Sally’s Baking Addiction is the mastermind behind this delicious recipe. Not only does

Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies

Chocolate may not enter your mind when you think of traditional Thanksgiving desserts, but these Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies from Chocolate with Grace are here to change your opinion. These brownies should be on your short list for a holiday dessert, or any regular fall day, because of the irresistible combination of chocolate, cheesecake and pumpkin.

Cranberry Christmas Cake

This recipe may be called Cranberry Christmas Cake, but it is also a delicious Thanksgiving dish, and it is a versatile piece – it can be enjoyed as breakfast, an afternoon snack, or dessert. Desserts that can be enjoyed any time of the day are the best – like cinnamon rolls, danishes or crepes. For

Amish Apple Dumplings

I may not live in Central Pennsylvania anymore, in my hometown Amish and Mennonite community, but I have carried those recipes with me to ENC and can’t wait to share some with you! I always miss that area and my family the most during fall, when there are cool temperatures and beautiful leaf colors. Somehow,

Snickerdoodle Sweets

During a recent conversation with a friend about all of the various desserts we crave each fall, I was taken aback when she said “Snickerdoodles.” Not because they aren’t delicious – they are! But they should not be reserved only for October-December baking. Repeat after me: Snickerdoodles are delicious and appropriate every day of the

Apple Cider Donuts

We have had our first taste of what I refer to as “fake fall” here in Eastern North Carolina in the past 24 hours, which led me to turn off the air conditioning, open the windows, and bake some apple cider donut holes. I know our warm temperatures will return soon, but for today, I