Vanilla bean blog

It's absolutely worth the effort.

I like my cinnamon rolls super soft and gooey, so I put a thin layer of the icing over them while they are still warm. The icing melts into the just baked rolls, eliminating any hard corners or edges. If you prefer a little crispy crunch to your cinnamon rolls, you can wait until they have cooled and then top them with all the icing.

A brown sugar version of sugar cookies, with a touch of molasses. Rich in flavor, with crisp edges, an almost fudgy center, and beautiful crackles across the top.

I like my cinnamon rolls super soft and gooey, so I put a thin layer of the icing over them while they are still warm. The icing melts into the just baked rolls, eliminating any hard corners or edges. If you prefer a little crispy crunch to your cinnamon rolls, you can wait until they have cooled and then top them with all the icing.

Tender and delicious oatmeal scones with a maple glaze, with an easy preparation.

Stunning Neapolitan cookies with made with strawberry, vanilla, and chocolate dough. A cookie with three flavors in one bite!

Heavy on the butter and topped with powdered sugar, this cake has all the flavors of your favorite cake donut in a convenient square shape.

I've gathered all of my go-to gadgets and goodies in one holiday gift guide for the home baker.

S'mores in cake form! These small chocolate cakes are topped with marshmallow creme, chocolate ganache, and graham cracker crumbs.

These individual coffee cakes are such a treat! There is a layer of cake, then cream cheese, tart jam (or lemon curd), and streusel topping in every perfect bite.