Double Vanilla Sugar Cookies

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Hello again, everyone! It’s the end of summer break, and kids are preparing to go back to school. This busy season always reminds me of how limited our time is. This is a great time to dedicate a recipe post to our Double Vanilla Sugar Cookies. These cookies are made for vanilla lovers, just like…

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Homemade Vanilla Bean Paste

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Hey everyone! Today, I’m inviting all of you to dive (sorry, I’ve been watching Olympic swimming) into the wonderful world of Homemade Vanilla Bean Paste. If you are similar to me, always looking for a way to add extra love to your baking, this recipe is perfect for you. Imagine the rich flavor of real…

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Homemade Chocolate Chip Flax Granola Bars

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After finishing our recipe for Dairy Free & Eggless Muffins, I felt it would be a good to have a SNACK TIME, so I pulled out this recipe. This granola bar recipe is very easy to make. I am far from a granola bar expert, and it was quick and easy for me. These bars…

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Simple Homemade Honey Butter Recipe

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This honey butter recipe was passed to me by a woman who truly was my second mother during my teenage years. I can remember several times that I walked in the door just as she was finishing a batch of this creamy, delicious butter. I can’t lie, I have been known to add this to…

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German Chocolate Cheesecake Recipe

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Growing up, I was never a fan of cheesecake. Actually, I wasn’t a fan of any recipe that included cream cheese (If you are a fan, check out my cream cheese vanilla frosting recipe). The texture, taste, smell all turned my stomach. That is until I had this cheesecake! My friend’s mother had made it…

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Vanilla Sprinkle Scones Recipe

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Scones are a truly timeless breakfast treat. Here in Oklahoma, we have been experiencing cooler fall temps, and I have never been more thankful to have some freshly baked scones on hand! I got the idea for these scones while flipping through a Baked From Scratch magazine. I made some tweaks and, of course, added…

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Oatmeal Poppy Seed Cookies Recipe

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Cookies are my love language. Not only are they great for snacks, I almost always have a way to turn them into breakfast! My very favorite cookie has always been Oatmeal Raisin. There is just something about the rich taste of butter with the brown sugar and oats that satisfy my soul! I was laying…

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Rise & Shine Gluten-Free Muffins Recipe

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We are back, Blue Birds! I apologize for the hiatus in recipes, we have been busy bees over here and are finally getting back in the groove of writing and publishing. We have added a new member to our recipe development staff; together, Kathie and I will continue to bring you all the tasty treats!…

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Natural Vanilla Bean Crème Brûlée Recipe

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Creme’ Brulee is a dessert comprised of a rich, silky vanilla bean custard and topped with a strikingly crunchy layer of caramelized sugar.  I learned how to make this decadent dessert from a pastry chef but was always too intimidated to try it myself.  I finally mustered the courage to give it a try on…

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Blueberry Lemon Poppy Seed Energy Balls

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Who else needs a quick fix on the way out of the door or after a workout? These Energy Balls are packed with goodness, and easy to grab! I adapted this recipe from Ashley Fehr over at The Recipe Rebel, adding my own twist and of course our Blue Bird Poppy Seeds™! These are easily customizable,…

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