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The Cozy Fall Cookie You Didn’t Know You Needed

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Bake or Break | Jennifer McHenry @bakeorbreak.bsky.social · 27d

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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A classic snickerdoodle gets a fall makeover with apple butter. One bite and you’ll want them in your cookie jar all season.

Easy Fall Desserts You’ll Want to Bake All Season

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Bake or Break | Jennifer McHenry @bakeorbreak.bsky.social · Sep 22

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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#baking #fallbaking #bakingsky #bakeorbreak

These easy fall dessert recipes are packed with seasonal flavor—featuring apples, warm spices, chocolate, and more. Perfect for cozy, no-fuss baking days.

Bake or Break | Jennifer McHenry @bakeorbreak.bsky.social · Sep 15

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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#cake #baking #bakingsky #bakeorbreak

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

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Bake or Break | Jennifer McHenry @bakeorbreak.bsky.social · Sep 11

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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#baking #cake #fallbaking #bakingsky #bakeorbreak

Partially sliced caramel swirl Bundt cake on a white cake plate

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Bake or Break | Jennifer McHenry @bakeorbreak.bsky.social · Sep 8

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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#baking #smores #dessert #bakingsky #bakeorbreak

Bake or Break | Jennifer McHenry @bakeorbreak.bsky.social · Sep 4

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

Bake or Break | Jennifer McHenry @bakeorbreak.bsky.social · Aug 25

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

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#baking #dessert #cake #chocolate #bakingsky #bakeorbreak

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

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Bake or Break | Jennifer McHenry @bakeorbreak.bsky.social · Aug 21

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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#baking #dessert #vanilla #bakingsky #bakeorbreak

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

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Bake or Break | Jennifer McHenry @bakeorbreak.bsky.social · Aug 18

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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#baking #cookies #bakingsky #bakeorbreak

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

Say Goodbye to Summer with These Easy Baking Ideas

Bake or Break | Jennifer McHenry @bakeorbreak.bsky.social · Aug 14

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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#baking #bakingsky #bakeorbreak

Savor the last days of summer with easy fruit desserts, chocolate treats, and no-bake favorites perfect for warm-weather baking.

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Bake or Break | Jennifer McHenry @bakeorbreak.bsky.social · Aug 11

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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#baking #cupcakes #smores #bakingsky #bakeorbreak

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

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Bake or Break | Jennifer McHenry @bakeorbreak.bsky.social · Aug 7

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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#baking #bananabread #quickbread #bakingsky #bakeorbreak

Partially sliced loaf of marbled chocolate banana bread

Bake or Break | Jennifer McHenry @bakeorbreak.bsky.social · Aug 4

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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#cake #dessert #baking #bakingsky #bakeorbreak

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

Bake or Break | Jennifer McHenry @bakeorbreak.bsky.social · Jul 28

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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#peaches #summerdessert #bakeorbreak

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

Bake or Break | Jennifer McHenry @bakeorbreak.bsky.social · Jul 24

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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#easydessert #cookiedough #bakeorbreak

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

Best Muffins for Summer Breakfasts

Bake or Break | Jennifer McHenry @bakeorbreak.bsky.social · Jul 21

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

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.

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Bake or Break | Jennifer McHenry @bakeorbreak.bsky.social · Jul 17

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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#smores #bakingsky #nobake #summerdessert #bakeorbreak

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