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May 31

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Cookie dough lovers, this one’s for you! This safe-to-eat edible cookie dough can be loaded with any of your favorite mix-ins and customized to your liking! Find this nostalgic favorite and more in my new cookbook, *Sweet*! 🍪📖

Comment “recipe” and I’ll send you a DM with the recipe and a link to my new cookbook, *Sweet*!

#dessertcookbook #dessertrecipes #cookierecipes #ediblecookiedough

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May 31

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🍓 All the charm of classic strawberry shortcake in cupcake form! These fluffy vanilla cupcakes are filled with juicy strawberries and topped with whipped cream for the best summer treat! ☀️

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#strawberryshortcakerecipes #strawberryshortcakecupcakes #cupcakerecipes #cakerecipes

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May 30

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Banana lovers, this one’s for you! 🍌 This ultra-moist banana cake is loaded with real bananas and topped with silky cream cheese frosting. It’s simple, classic, and guaranteed to impress—whether it’s a weeknight treat or a special occasion bake!

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#cakerecipes #bananacake #dessertrecipes #foodblogger

https://thefirstyearblog.com/banana-cake/

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May 30

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“So, do you sell your desserts?”

Nope.. but I’ll teach you how to make ‘em so good, people will ask if you do 😉

Comment “let’s bake” to see both of my cookbooks!

#holyairball #wrongassumption #bakewithme #smallbusiness

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May 30

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Meet Beth — your go-to muffin expert! 🧁✨She’s here to teach you how to make bakery-style muffins right from your own kitchen. Think sky-high tops, tender centers, and flavors you’ll crave daily. Ready to bake like a pro? Let’s muffin together!

Comment “cookbook” and I’ll send you a link to purchase my muffin cookbook!

#muffinexpert #muffintips #muffinrecipes #muffincookbook

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May 29

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A spoonful of sunshine! ☀️ This Orange Fluff Salad—packed with mandarin oranges, crushed pineapple, and mini marshmallows—is a no-bake treat. It’s like a citrusy creamsicle in every bite! 🍊

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#saladrecipes #sidedish #orangefluffsalad #foodblogger

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May 29

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10/10 plot twist 😄

Want to see what I’m packing? Comment “cookbook” 📖📚

#storytime #smallbusiness

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May 29

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Gooey, buttery, and perfectly crispy—my classic Rice Krispie Treats from *Sweet*, my new cookbook 🧑‍🍳 Just 4 ingredients and 10 minutes to bliss! 🤍

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#dessertcookbook #dessertrecipes #ricekrispietreats #foodblogger

https://thefirstyearblog.com/rice-krispie-treat-recipe/

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May 28

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Your dessert table just got a major upgrade—Strawberry Brownies! 🍓💕 The perfect mix of fruity and fudgy – you need to try these!

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#strawberrybrownies #brownierecipes #dessertrecipes #michiganblogger

https://thefirstyearblog.com/strawberry-brownies/

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May 28

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Serving ✨ Sweet ✨ from every angle. Need reliable, classic desserts that work every time? I GOT YOU. 💪🍪🎂

Comment “sweet” for a link to purchase my new cookbook Sweet.

#cookbook #author #BakingFromScratch #CookbookLaunch #BakingConfidence #BakeItTillYouMakeIt

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May 28

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Just dropped a new recipe on the blog: Red Velvet Brownies! 🍫❤️ Fudgy, rich, and perfect for any sweet tooth. Check it out now!

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#redvelvetbrownies #brownierecipes #dessertrecipes #foodblogger

https://thefirstyearblog.com/red-velvet-brownies/

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May 27

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Perfect for birthdays, celebrations, or just because—these colorful cookies are guaranteed to make you smile 😃 These cookies bring the party! 🎉

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#funfetticookies #cookierecipes #dessertrecipes #foodblogger

https://thefirstyearblog.com/funfetti-cookies/

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May 27

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These Raspberry White Chocolate Chip Muffins are the perfect bakery-style treat to start your day! 🧁 This recipe along with 29 other muffin recipes can be found in my muffin cookbook! 👍 Grab yours today!

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#muffinrecipes #muffintips #muffinexpert #foodblogger

https://thefirstyearblog.com/raspberry-white-chocolate-chip-muffins/

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May 26

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A timeless favorite made even easier to serve 🍓✨ These individual strawberry shortcakes are the perfect grab-and-go dessert—no slicing, no fuss, just layers of classic sweet biscuits, fresh berries, and whipped cream!

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#strawberryshortcake #summerrecipes #cakerecipes #dessertrecipes

https://thefirstyearblog.com/strawberry-shortcake/

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May 26

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NEW RECIPE ALERT! 🍋🧁 These lemon cupcakes are bright, fluffy, and bursting with fresh citrus flavor. Topped with a silky lemon buttercream, they’re sunshine in cupcake form!

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#lemoncupcakes #dessertrecipes #summerrecipes #cupcakerecipes

https://thefirstyearblog.com/lemon-cupcakes/

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May 25

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Who knew muffins could taste this good? 🤯 These chocolate chip muffins are golden on top, fluffy inside, and packed with just the right amount of chocolatey goodness. Breakfast will never be the same! No wonder they have over 500 reviews and counting! 💯

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#muffinrecipies #muffinexpert #muffintips #easybreakfast

https://thefirstyearblog.com/chocolate-chip-muffins/

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May 25

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Tiny treats, big smiles 🎉 These colorful cake pops are the perfect bite-sized celebration—easy to make, even more fun to eat! 😋

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#cakepops #cakerecipes #dessertrecipes #funtreats

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May 24

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🍓These strawberries? Off limits.
Eat the whole container if you want, but not these 9. They’ve been scouted, selected, and sworn into cake duty 🍰
#foodblogger #behindthescenes #strawberrycake

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May 24

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Over a year ago, I was just baking a cake… never imagining it would become the cover star of my cookbook. Funny how the *Sweet*est moments come full circle 🍰✨

Comment “cookbook” and I’ll send you a link to purchase my new cookbook, *Sweet*!

#dessertrecipes #dessertcookbook #foodblogger #dessertrecipes

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May 24

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Get ready to upgrade your cookie game 🍪✨ These brown butter chocolate chip cookies are rich, chewy, and packed with nutty, caramelized flavor!

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#brownbutterchocolatechipcookies #cookierecipes #chocolatechipcookies #dessertrecipes

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