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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

Cherry Ricotta Almond Bars

April 26, 2026February 16, 2026 by Maggie Hart
Delicious Cherry Ricotta Almond Bars with fresh cherries and almonds on a plate

The first bite brings a gentle tang from ricotta, the bright zip of cherries, and …

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Categories Old-Fashioned Cookies & Bars Tags Almond desserts, cherry desserts, Cherry Ricotta Bars, easy dessert recipes, ricotta recipes

Cherry Pie Crumble Bars

February 16, 2026 by Maggie Hart
Delicious Cherry Pie Crumble Bars topped with a golden crumb topping

Warm sugar and cherry jam greet you first, the sharp-sweet pop of fruit tempered by …

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Categories Old-Fashioned Cookies & Bars Tags Baking, Cherry Bars, Cherry Pie Crumble, dessert recipe, fruit desserts

Cherry Almond Crostata Bars

April 26, 2026February 15, 2026 by Maggie Hart

The first bite is what takes you back: a tender, buttery shortbread crust giving way …

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Categories Old-Fashioned Cookies & Bars Tags Baking, Cherry Almond Crostata, Cherry Dessert, Crostata Recipe, dessert bars

Salted Honey Pistachio Shortbread

October 11, 2026February 13, 2026 by Maggie Hart
Delicious salted honey pistachio shortbread cookies on a plate

The first bite is all velvet and crunch: buttery shortbread that melts on the tongue, …

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Categories Old-Fashioned Cookies & Bars Tags baking recipes, Honey Desserts, pistachio cookies, shortbread, sweet and salty treats

Espresso Shortbread Cookie Bars with Chocolate Drizzle

February 27, 2026February 13, 2026 by Maggie Hart
Espresso Shortbread Cookie Bars with chocolate drizzle on a white plate

The first bite is quiet and full of memories: the shortbread gives way with a …

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Categories Old-Fashioned Cookies & Bars Tags baking recipes, Chocolate Drizzle, Coffee Desserts, Espresso Cookies, shortbread bars

Raspberry Almond Shortbread Bars with Mascarpone Swirl

February 27, 2026February 13, 2026 by Maggie Hart
Raspberry almond shortbread bars topped with mascarpone swirl on a plate

The first bite is that perfect hush of shortbread buttery, tender, with a whisper of …

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Categories Old-Fashioned Cookies & Bars Tags Almond Treats, Baking, mascarpone recipes, raspberry dessert, shortbread bars

Soft Almond Joy Ricotta Cookies

February 27, 2026February 12, 2026 by Maggie Hart
Soft Almond Joy Ricotta Cookies featuring chocolate, coconut, and almond.

Soft Almond Joy Ricotta Cookies greet you with a pillowy bite, the ricotta making them …

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Categories Old-Fashioned Cookies & Bars Tags Almond Joy Cookies, baking recipes, Chocolate Coconut Treats, dessert ideas, Ricotta cookies

Chewy Pistachio White Chocolate Cookies

February 27, 2026February 12, 2026 by Maggie Hart
Chewy pistachio white chocolate cookies on a plate

The very first bite of a Chewy Pistachio White Chocolate Cookies brings a warm hush …

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Categories Old-Fashioned Cookies & Bars Tags baking recipes, Chewy Cookies, dessert ideas, pistachio cookies, white chocolate cookies

Pistachio Ricotta Cookies

February 11, 2026 by Maggie Hart
Tray of delicious pistachio ricotta cookies fresh from the oven.

There is nothing quite like the smell of warm butter and toasted pistachios drifting through …

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Categories Old-Fashioned Cookies & Bars Tags baking recipes, dessert ideas, Nut Cookies, pistachio cookies, Ricotta cookies

Almond Amaretto Biscotti

October 11, 2026February 7, 2026 by Maggie Hart
Delicious homemade Almond Amaretto Biscotti on a rustic wooden table.

The first bite of Almond Amaretto Biscotti greets you with a clean snap and a …

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Categories Old-Fashioned Cookies & Bars Tags almond recipes, amaretto, Baking, biscotti, Italian Desserts
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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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