Nikki RutledgeMay 33 minBanana Coffee Cake MuffinsOne of my best friends' birthday was coming up, so I texted her asking what her top three favorite desserts were. She replied with...
Nikki RutledgeApr 202 minSpring Cookie CakeEaster (or what my spooky self likes to call Creepster or Easterween - can you tell I don't really celebrate this one?!) was right...
Nikki RutledgeApr 22 minHomemade Peanut Butter & Nutella Flower CupsI found this cute flower-shaped silicone mold from TJ Maxx and honestly wasn't sure what to do with it. I've never worked with a silicone...
Nikki RutledgeFeb 63 minChai Spiced Baked DonutsJump to Recipe I had a dinner party to attend with some friends and I had this plan to make these "healthy" cookies that I found on...
Nikki RutledgeFeb 13 minBakery Style Lemon Blueberry Streusel Muffins Jump to recipe It was a Sunday afternoon and I was in the mood to bake since it had been a cold, wintery weekend filled with lots of...
Nikki RutledgeJan 223 minFlourless Dark Chocolate Brownie CookiesJump to Recipe I was seeing friends for the first time in a while and I wanted to bring some treats with me for the occasion. I know this...
Nikki RutledgeDec 27, 20214 minWintery Pinecone Cannoli CupcakesJump to Recipe The holiday season was upon us and I began my search to find the perfect dessert recipe. I knew I wanted to do a...
Nikki RutledgeNov 30, 20213 minSalted Caramel Apple Pie BitesThanksgiving was upon us, and I was in need of a unique, yet simple, recipe. Year after year, I've made my Caramel Apple Crisp Bites with...
Nikki RutledgeOct 27, 20214 minPumpkin Spice Cheesecake MuffinsJump to Recipe I found myself (yet again) having two events in one day that I needed to bake for, but had such little time. It was also...
Nikki RutledgeSep 27, 20213 minCaramel Apple Crisp BitesIt's finally my favorite time of year again - FALL! One of my absolute favorite fall activities is apple picking then using those apples...
Nikki RutledgeAug 24, 20213 minNutella-Stuffed Cinnamon Sugar MuffinsI had an in-person (finally!) gathering coming up and really wanted to bake some muffins. I feel like muffins provide some home-baked,...
Nikki RutledgeAug 21, 20213 minOreo Cheesecake CookiesHere was the situation: I had two events I needed to bake for, not a lot of time to bake nor to run to the store, and I had leftover oreo...
Nikki RutledgeAug 10, 20212 minQuick & Easy Chocolate Mousse CupsMy husband was celebrating his 6 months of sobriety! I was so proud of him, and I wanted to show my love and support in any way I could....
Nikki RutledgeJul 28, 20212 minGluten Free (+ Dairy Free) Blueberry Crumble Muffins I was attending a social gathering (since we can do those kinds of things now. yay!) and a few folks had gluten allergies. I've made a...
Nikki RutledgeJul 28, 20212 minFruit Cheesecake Sugar Cookie CupsI was tasked with creating a light dessert that had fruit, but could also be substituted to have no dairy. Embracing the summer season, I...
Nikki RutledgeJun 24, 20213 minLemon Blueberry CupcakesI was looking for a recipe to make for Father's Day, since my father-in-law LOVES anything lemon. I had a bunch of blueberries on hand so...
Nikki RutledgeMay 29, 20212 minSalted Caramel & Nutella Stuffed Chocolate CookiesI had some extra Nutella leftover from the Nutella Stuffed Cookies I made a few weeks ago, so I wanted to incorporate it into my next...
Nikki RutledgeMay 26, 20212 minGreek Yogurt BrowniesAh, yes, the constant struggle between my love for chocolate and not wanting to consume 1,000 calories to satisfy my cravings. And...
Nikki RutledgeMay 13, 20213 minMississippi Mudslide CakeMother's Day was approaching, and I wanted to make something special for my mother-in-law. While my own mom is estranged from my life, I...
Nikki RutledgeApr 29, 20213 minMocha Brownies with Cafe Latte FrostingI have a good friend (that I've literally been friends with since middle school!) who LOVES coffee- flavored anything. Her favorite...