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Hi everyone! Do you have Spring weather where you are? We have had crazy weather. One day it is in the 80’s and the next day the wind is blowing with rain. Craziness, right? BUT, when the weather is nice I like to have my family over and it is fun to teach them How To Make Flower Cupcake Picks after we have baked a few goodies.
It is pretty easy and adds a touch of flair to your homemade baked goods.
*This post was updated November 2025.
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Hey everyone! It is a beautiful day. Perfect for baking my Soft Sugar Cookie Recipe. These cookies are decedent, made with REAL butter, vanilla and almond extract. Pure, perfect soft sugar cookie perfection. (Say that TEN times in a row) I have been making these for years. One time I tried making a different soft sugar recipe for my family, and they were so disappointed.
Not only do I have a Soft Sugar Cookie recipe for you, I have a few tips to keep your cookies soft and evenly baked.
While visiting our daughter a few weeks ago in Oregon, she made me the most delish Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars. They literally are addicting. They are filled with delectable chocolate and the salty peanut taste that pair perfectly together. Is your mouth watering yet?
She made 2 batches to share with friends while we watched a hometown St. Patrick’s Day parade. Every single crumb was eaten up. They are THAT good. I admit I had a few myself before everyone arrived!
If you like chocolate and peanut butter, I am sure you will like this recipe as much as I do.
*This post was updated and modified September 2026.
Yes! It’s time for Meegan’s Texas Sheet Cake. Our family LOVES this moist, chocolatey cake. I made it for a family gathering this past weekend, and I thought you might like it, too. It serves a crowd and doesn’t last long, because it is THAT good…
*Updated and modified September 2026.
{Meegan’s Texas Sheet Cake}
Ingredients for Cake:
2 cups sugar
2 cups flour
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 sticks REAL butter
3 Tbs. cocoa
1 cup water
2 eggs
1/2 cup buttermilk
1 tsp. REAL Vanilla
Mix sugar and flour. Mix butter, cocoa, and water, bring to a boil. Pour hot liquid mixture over sugar, salt, baking soda and flour. Beat eggs, add buttermilk and vanilla, then pour over chocolate mixture and stir until smooth.
Bake at 350* for 20-25 minutes in a 12×18 inch pan.
Ingredients for Icing:
2 sticks REAL butter 3 Tbsp cocoa
1 box powdered sugar
6 Tbls milk
1 cup coarsely chopped nuts
1 tsp REAL vanilla
Melt butter and cocoa and milk. Bring to a boil. Pour over powdered sugar and whisk until smooth. Toss in pecans Add vanilla. Whisk until smooth
Pour over hot cake.
Serve it up with a cold glass of milk or your favorite hot drink. Not to mention it’s so delicious with a scoop of ice cream, too!How easy does that sound? It seriously is so chocolatey, and moist. Plus the flavor of the buttermilk in a chocolate cake can’t be beat, right?
Thanks for joining me today! I have been having so much fun reading your sweet and encouraging comments. I am a very blessed woman to have you here each day!
Make it a wonderful day.
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