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Jul 11

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A perfect blend of sweetened condensed milk, whipped topping, and your favorite Kool-Aid flavor, all nestled in a graham cracker crust—simple, colorful, and totally fun! 🩷 🥧

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#koolaidpie #pierecipes #summertreats #dessertrecipes

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Jul 11

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Rich, moist chocolate muffins with a hidden veggie twist—zucchini never tasted this good 🍫

Comment “cookbook” and I’ll send you a DM with the recipe and a link to purchase my muffin cookbook! My muffin cookbook has 30 unique muffin recipes as well as all of my tips and tricks for creating those big, beautiful, bakery-style muffin domes 🧁✨

#chocolatezucchinimuffins #muffinrecipes #muffintips #muffincookbook

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

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Jul 10

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Judy says, “What a great, easy, delicious recipe! I hope my sisters never find this on Pinterest… they still think I’m a master baker!” 🤣

Want to fool your family too? Comment “recipe” to get my Cherry Dump Cake recipe! 🍒👩‍🍳

#cakerecipes #cherrydumpcake #dessertrecipes #summertreats

https://thefirstyearblog.com/cherry-dump-cake/

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Jul 10

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From simple steps to stunning bakes—this book turns “maybe someday” into “I just made that” 🎂👏

Comment “cookbook” for the link to my new cookbook, *Sweet*! It’s full of over 60 of my best, tried and true, foolproof dessert recipes! 🧑‍🍳

#dessertrecipes #dessertcookbook #foodblogger #baking

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Jul 9

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Chewy oatmeal chocolate chip cookies with golden edges and melty chips—fresh from the oven and hard to resist 🍪✨

Comment “recipe” and I’ll send you a DM with the recipe and a link to my favorite silicone baking mats!

#cookierecipes #oatmealchocolatechipcookies #dessertrecipes #easydesserts

https://thefirstyearblog.com/oatmeal-chocolate-chip-cookies/

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Jul 9

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If you want those big, domed, bakery-style muffins, here’s what actually matters:
✔️ Thick batter (not runny!)
✔️ Rest the batter 15+ minutes before baking
✔️ Fill the muffin cups to the top
✔️ Start with a high oven temp (then lower it)

These 4 tricks changed everything for me—and they’ll change your muffins too.
Muffin game = leveled up.

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#bakerymuffins #muffintips #muffinhack #homebakerlife #muffinexpert #fromscratchbaking #bakingtips

https://thefirstyearblog.com/muffin/

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Jul 8

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Crunchy on the outside, cool on the inside—this homemade fried ice cream is the perfect hot + cold dessert hack! Coated in a buttery cornflake shell (no fryer needed), it takes just 10 minutes of prep and steals the show at every summer gathering 🍨✨

Comment “recipe” and I’ll send you a DM with the recipe and a link to purchase my favorite ice cream scoop!

#friedicecream #homemadeicecream #summerdesserts #summertreats

https://thefirstyearblog.com/fried-ice-cream/

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Jul 8

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These bakery‑style chocolate chip muffins have racked up hundreds of glowing reviews praising their giant domes and rich flavor! 🍫✨ Perfect for sharing, baking any day, and sure to be the star of your next breakfast or snack spread!

Comment “cookbook” and I’ll send you a link to the recipe as well as a link to purchase my muffin cookbook! My muffin cookbook has 30 unique muffin recipes as well as all of my muffin tips and tricks! 🧁

#muffincookbook #muffinrecipes #muffintips #chocolatechipmuffins

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

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Jul 7

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This viral churro cheesecake lives up to the hype—layers of cinnamon-sugar and creamy cheesecake 🍰🔥 And everyone is talking about it!

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#cheesecakerecipes #churrorecipes #churrocheesecake #cakerecipes

https://thefirstyearblog.com/churro-cheesecake/

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Jul 7

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When the fork drops and the texts start flying—you know it’s a keeper 📲🍪 And all of these recipes are found in my new cookbook, *Sweet*!

Comment “cookbook” and I’ll send you the link to purchase *Sweet*!

#dessertcookbook #dessertrecipes #foodblogger #ohmyyum

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Jul 6

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Golden, chewy, and packed with rich butterscotch chips—these cookies disappear fast 🍪✨ A simple treat that hits the sweet spot every time.

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#cookierecipes #butterscotchcookies #summertreats #dessertrecipes

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

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Jul 6

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Sweet, summery, and topped with a swirl—watermelon cupcakes that bring a splash of color to any table 🍉🧁

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#watermeloncupcakes #summerdesserts #summertreats #cupcakerecipes

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

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Jul 5

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🍫 These S’mores Bites pack graham, chocolate, and marshmallow into one dangerously poppable bite. No flames and no mess! 😋

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#smoresrecipes #summerrecipes #smoresbites #summertreats

https://thefirstyearblog.com/smores-bites/

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Jul 5

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This isn’t just cake 🍫 It’s Texas-sized, chocolate-glazed happiness in a sheet pan 😉

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#cakerecipes #texassheetcake #chocolatecake #dessertrecipes

https://thefirstyearblog.com/texas-sheet-cake/

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Jul 4

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A classic for a reason 🍪 This Toll House cookie recipe never fails—crispy edges, soft centers, and just the right amount of chocolate 🍫

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#tollhousecookies #chocolatechipcookierecipes #cookierecipes #dessertrecipes

https://thefirstyearblog.com/toll-house-cookie-recipe/

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Jul 4

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Banana muffins turn out best when your banana-to-batter ratio is just right 🍌✨ I’m sharing a quick tip for measuring mashed banana for perfectly moist muffins. You’ll find all of my muffin tips and 30 of my best muffin recipes in my Muffin Cookbook—your guide to great muffins, every time🧁

Comment “recipe” and I’ll send you a DM with my banana bread muffins recipe and a link to purchase my muffin cookbook!

#bananamuffintips #bananamuffins #muffintips #muffincookbook

https://thefirstyearblog.com/bakery-style-banana-bread-muffins/

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Jul 3

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When you want just a few warm, gooey cookies—these small-batch chocolate chip cookies hit the spot 🍪 No leftovers, no sharing required 😉

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#chocolatechipcookies #cookierecipes #smallbatchchocolatechipcookies #dessertrecipes

https://thefirstyearblog.com/small-batch-chocolate-chip-cookies/

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Jul 3

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For the longest time, baking felt overwhelming. But it wasn’t that I couldn’t bake—I just needed better recipes. That’s why I created *Sweet*, a dessert cookbook made to actually make sense. Clear steps, no stress. It’s finally here! 🧑‍🍳 📖

Comment “cookbook” for the link to purchase, *Sweet*!

#dessertcookbook #dessertrecipes #baking #foodblogger

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Jul 2

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S’mores bars: where campfire nostalgia meets countertop convenience 🔥
Crispy graham cookie, molten chocolate, and gooey marshmallow 😋

Comment “recipe” and I’ll send you a DM with the recipe and a link to purchase my favorite glass pan!

#dessertbars #dessertrecipes #smoresrecipes #smoresbars

https://thefirstyearblog.com/smores-bars/

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Jul 2

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The mess is part of the magic. Because perfect bakes rarely start with a clean kitchen 😅🧁

#bakingbehindthescenes #bakingfails #foodblogger #michiganblogger

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