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Old-fashioned Southern desserts, made easy
From banana pudding to pecan pie, these are the recipes I’ve tested again and again in my own kitchen, written so you can bake them with confidence.
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Frosted Peppermint Brownies with White Chocolate Chips
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Peppermint White Chocolate Blondies with Icing
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Soft Eggnog Cookies with Eggnog Frosting
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Soft and Chewy Molasses Crinkle Cookies
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Shortbread Toffee Bars with Pecans
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No-Bake Shortbread Cookie Crust
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Cayenne Peanut Butter Cookies
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No Bake Peanut Butter Pie with Chocolate Ganache
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Pies & cobblers
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I’m Barbara, and I’m so glad you’re here
I created Easy Southern Desserts to help home bakers bake with confidence. Through thoroughly tested recipes, clear guidance, and a love of Southern baking traditions, I’ll help you discover that homemade desserts don’t have to be intimidating. They can be approachable, dependable, and always worth sharing.
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Brownies
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Cookie jar favorites
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Soft Eggnog Cookies with Eggnog Frosting
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Soft and Chewy Molasses Crinkle Cookies
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Cayenne Peanut Butter Cookies
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No-Bake White Chocolate Butterscotch Haystack Cookies
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Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies with Potato Chips
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Chewy Frosted Sprinkle Cookies with Buttercream Frosting
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Cranberry Orange Special K Cookies (Crisp, Easy, No Chill)
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Chocolate Cherry Crinkle Cookies With Dried Cherries
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