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Old-Fashioned Cookies & Bars

Retro cookies and church-social bars that never go out of style. Think chocolate chip cookies, lemon bars, snickerdoodles, and seven-layer magic bars simple, sweet, and perfect for sharing

Dark Chocolate Almond Ricotta Crumble Bars

February 27, 2026 by Maggie Hart
Dark chocolate almond ricotta crumble bars on a plate garnished with nuts

These Dark Chocolate Almond Ricotta Crumble Bars deliver everything you want from a homemade baked treat a …

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Categories Old-Fashioned Cookies & Bars Tags almond, chocolate, Dessert Recipes, healthy treats, ricotta

Chocolate-Dipped Almond Biscotti Sticks

October 11, 2026February 25, 2026 by Maggie Hart
Chocolate-dipped almond biscotti sticks on a plate

The first bite snaps with that familiar biscotti crunch, then melts into toasted almond warmth …

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Categories Old-Fashioned Cookies & Bars Tags Almond Biscotti, biscotti sticks, chocolate-dipped biscotti, Dessert Recipes, Italian cookies

Strawberry Rhubarb Dessert Bars

October 11, 2026February 25, 2026 by Maggie Hart

The first bite is bright and a little tart, the strawberries singing while the rhubarb …

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Categories Old-Fashioned Cookies & Bars Tags baking recipes, dessert bars, seasonal desserts, strawberry rhubarb, sweet treats

Almond Ricotta Blondie Squares with Pistachio Crunch

February 24, 2026 by Maggie Hart
Delicious Almond Ricotta Blondie squares with a pistachio crunch topping

Dense, fudgy, and packed with pistachio crunch in every bite these Almond Ricotta Blondie Squares with …

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Categories Old-Fashioned Cookies & Bars Tags Almond Ricotta Blondie, baking recipes, Blondie dessert, gluten-free treats, pistachio recipes

Lemon Thyme Shortbread with Powdered Sugar

October 11, 2026February 24, 2026 by Maggie Hart

The first bite is all buttery crumble and bright lemon, with little pops of herb …

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Categories Old-Fashioned Cookies & Bars Tags Baking, cookies, desserts, lemon thyme, shortbread

Rhubarb Custard Bars

October 11, 2026February 22, 2026 by Maggie Hart

The first bite brings a bright, tart pop from the rhubarb, softened by a silky, …

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Categories Old-Fashioned Cookies & Bars Tags custard bars, easy baking, rhubarb dessert, rhubarb recipes, spring recipes

Chewy Honey Sesame Cookies with Orange Zest

October 11, 2026February 22, 2026 by Maggie Hart

The first bite is a soft, chewy hug honey-sweet, tempered by the toasty snap of …

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Categories Old-Fashioned Cookies & Bars Tags baking recipes, Chewy Cookies, Dessert Recipes, honey sesame cookies, Orange Zest

Mother’s Day Strawberry Sugar Cookies with Vanilla Glaze

October 11, 2026February 20, 2026 by Maggie Hart

The first bite is a bright, gentle memory: a tender sugar cookie studded with tiny …

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Categories Old-Fashioned Cookies & Bars Tags Baking, Mother's Day recipes, strawberry cookies, Sugar Cookies, vanilla glaze

Soft Almond Sprinkle Cookies with Vanilla Glaze

October 11, 2026February 20, 2026 by Maggie Hart

The first bite is gentle and surprising: a tender, pillowy cookie flecked with almond’s soft …

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Categories Old-Fashioned Cookies & Bars Tags almond cookies, Baking, desserts, sprinkle cookies, vanilla glaze

Almond Anise Biscotti for Coffee Lovers

October 11, 2026February 18, 2026 by Maggie Hart

The first bite is a crisp hello a snap of golden biscotti that gives way …

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Categories Old-Fashioned Cookies & Bars Tags almond recipes, Anise Flavors, biscotti, Coffee Pairing, dessert ideas
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I’m Maggie Hart, sharing simple, nostalgic comfort recipes from my Louisville kitchen easy casseroles, slow-cooker meals, and old-fashioned desserts. 🍽️✨
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