Meringue cookies are such a delightful addition to the table and so easy to make! This recipe has been a Preppy Kitchen favorite for years, and I retested it to add new tips for baking and troubleshooting meringue: how to avoid chewy or sticky meringue cookies, an easy test to make sure the sugar is dissolved, and…
My oatmeal cream pie sandwich cookies are lightly spiced, deliciously chewy, and perfectly golden brown on the outside and filled with a whipped vanilla buttercream. Each bite is pure heaven! After testing with different types of oats and varying amounts of molasses, I landed on the ideal cookie texture. The key is to slightly underbake…
My Texas sheet cake is effortless but delivers big on flavor, with an ultra-moist cake and a rich, fudgy finish in every bite. It comes together quickly with simple pantry staples, making it perfect as a last-minute dessert when you still want to impress. When I tested this recipe, I kept it for a few…
My French macarons recipe is one of my most popular posts since I first started Preppy Kitchen! They are a beautiful, special treat to share with friends and family. While they can be a bit finicky to make, I recently updated the post to include more tips to make the best macarons, plus a comprehensive…
This yellow cake recipe is straightforward, delicious, and so much better than the box mix! While homemade yellow cake often turns out dry, I rigorously tested my recipe to ensure it stays moist, tender, and fluffy for several days. I also recently updated this recipe to use a more common pan size to make the…
My simple strawberry pretzel salad is a lovely chilled dessert composed of a crunchy pretzel crust, fluffy cream cheese layer, and topped with Jell-O filled with fresh strawberries. I tested this recipe several times to find the best balance of flavors and textures, along with the best chill times. My recipe makes sure you achieve…
If you’re in the mood for a quicker version of carrot cake, give these carrot cake cupcakes a try! This fuss-free dessert comes together so fast thanks to a simple stir-together batter made with pantry staples and an easy classic cream cheese frosting. Carrot cake cupcakes must be stored in the fridge because of the…
Brioche is a French bread made with an enriched dough containing eggs and lots of butter. Subtly sweet brioche falls into the Viennoiserie category of baking, similar to croissants, falling between bread and pastry in taste and texture. I developed my recipe to have just the right ratio of ingredients for a tender, fluffy interior…
