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Hi! I’m Melissa. I made you some brownies.

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TGIF 🎉 Make yourself some cupcakes. These yellow cupcakes are soft, fluffy, buttery, and are made from scratch with just 6 ingredients.

You'll need 👇🏼
168 grams butter
198 grams white sugar
1 TB warm water
1 tsp vanilla extract
3 large eggs
170 grams self rising flour *or AP flour with a couple additions - I explain in my post if you need to substitute

Comment CUPCAKES & I'll DM you a link to the full recipe.

https://www.persnicketyplates.com/vanilla-cupcakes/

#cupcakeoftheday #bakefromscratch #easydessertrecipe #cupcakerecipe #yellowcupcakes #persnicketyplates
It's Cadbury Egg season! If you like them straight out of the bag, wait until you try them in cookie bar form.

Comment BARS & I'll DM you a link to the recipe.

https://www.persnicketyplates.com/cadbury-mini-eggs-cookie-bars/

#cadburyeggs #cadburyminieggs #cookiebars #bakefromscratch #persnicketyplates
Remember going to the mall & getting a Sugar Butter M&M Cookie from Mrs. Fields? 

These are like those, but without having to go to the mall. 

Comment COOKIE and I'll DM you a link to the full recipe. 

https://www.persnicketyplates.com/chewy-mm-sugar-cookies/

#cookiesofig #cookiestagram #mrsfieldscookies #mmcookies #bakefromscratch
Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Blondies - one bowl, no mixer 🎉

Comment BLONDIES & I'll DM you a link to the full recipe. 

https://www.persnicketyplates.com/peanut-butter-blondies/

#peanutbutterlover #bakefromscratch #cookiebars #chocolatelovers #persnicketyplates
Fairly recently I had a Cosmic Brownie for the first time and to say I was disappointed is an understatement. This homemade version is 1000% better.

Comment COSMIC & I'll DM you a link to the full recipe 

https://www.persnicketyplates.com/homemade-cosmic-brownies/

#brownieslover #browniesofinstagram #cosmicbrownies #chocolatelovers #bakefromscratch #persnicketyplates
Cosmic Brownie Pie 🤩🤩 look at all that chocolate.

Comment PIE below & I'll DM you a link to the full recipe.

https://www.persnicketyplates.com/brownie-pie/

#brownieslover #browniesofinstagram #browniepie #cosmicbrownies #bakefromscratch #chocolatelovers #persnicketyplates
These super cold days call for baking - Oatmeal Quick Bread because oatmeal is healthy....right? 

Comment BREAD & I'll DM you a link to the full recipe.

https://www.persnicketyplates.com/oatmeal-chocolate-chip-quick-bread/

#quickbread #quickbreads #oatmealchocolatechip #bakingseason #bakefromscratch #persnicketyplates
I don't really care about sports (🦁🦁🎉) but I'm always down for some game day food. This BBQ pulled chicken is so easy & a favorite.

Comment CHICKEN and I'll DM you a link to the full recipe. 

https://www.persnicketyplates.com/crock-pot-bbq-chicken/

#crockpotmeals #crockpotcooking #gamedayfood #chickensliders #pulledchickensandwich #slowcookerchicken #bbqchickenbreast #persnicketyplates
Add some brown butter to your cookie bars 😋 and chocolate, pecans, and sea salt.

Comment BARS and I'll DM you a link to the full recipe.

https://www.persnicketyplates.com/salted-brown-butter-chocolate-chip-cookie-bars/

#cookiesofig #cookiebars #brownbuttercookies #chocolatelovers #bakefromscratch #persnicketyplates
If I'm gonna have cheesecake, chocolate is going to be involved. Preferably in the crust, in the filling, and on top 😋

Comment CHEESECAKE and I'll DM you a link to the full recipe. 

#chocolatelovers #cheesecakelove #cheesecakerecipe #triplechocolate #bakefromscratch #persnicketyplates

https://www.persnicketyplates.com/triple-chocolate-cheesecake-oreo-crust/
Slow Cooker Lasagna - I've been eating leftovers the last 2 days.

So easy & you don't have to boil the noodles first.

Comment LASAGNA & I'll DM you a link to the full recipe.

https://www.persnicketyplates.com/slow-cooker-lasagna/

#slowcookerrecipes #crockpotmeals #slowcookermeals #lasagna #easydinnerideas #persnicketyplates
Merry Christmas from the family behind the food.

Year after year, I'm honored that you invite my recipes into your homes ♥️

🎄Melissa
I know you love brownies but can I interest you in a soft & chewy ginger snap...? 

I first shared these in 2016 & they've been a hit ever since.

Comment SNAPS below & I'll DM you the full recipe.

https://www.persnicketyplates.com/soft-chewy-ginger-snaps/

#christmasbaking #christmascookies #holidaybaking #cookiestagram #gingersnaps #bakefromscratch #persnicketyplates
All I want for Christmas is... brownies. You surprised? 😜

Comment BROWNIES below & I'll DM you a link to the recipe.

https://www.persnicketyplates.com/better-than-box-mix-brownies/

#brownieslover #browniesofinstagram #brownies #chocolatelovers #blackcocoapowder #bakingseason #bakefromscratch #persnicketyplates
Chocolate Saltine Toffee (aka Christmas Crack) but with PEANUT BUTTER 😋

Comment CRACK below & I'll DM you the full recipe.

https://www.persnicketyplates.com/chocolate-saltine-peanut-butter-toffee-christmas-crack/

#christmascandy #christmascrack #saltinetoffee #holidaytreats #peanutbutterlover #bakingseason #christmascookies #persnicketyplates
Day 12 (we made it!) - Rolo Pretzels, 3 different ways 💚♥️ 

A classic but so easy & always a favorite.

Comment ROLOS & I'll DM you a link to my full "recipe" & tips.

https://www.persnicketyplates.com/rolo-pretzels/

#rolopretzels #holidaybaking #holidaytreats #christmascandies #christmascookies #persnicketyplates
Day 11 - an antipasto wreath - looks a lil fancy but can be put together in minutes.

I used 👇🏼
12 ounces mozzarella balls 
10 ounces cherry tomatoes
8 ounces salami
8 ounces Spanish manzanilla olives pitted
6 ounces rosemary

Comment WREATH for the full recipe & tips to your DMs or tap the link in my bio.

https://www.persnicketyplates.com/christmas-antipasto-wreath/

#christmasappetizers #antipastoplatter #christmascooking #holidayparty #persnicketyplates
Day 10 - homemade caramels, but upgraded to Chocolate Espresso Caramels 😋

You'll need 👇🏼
½ cup unsalted butter
1 cup heavy cream
½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 tablespoon instant espresso
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
Flaky sea salt

Comment CARAMELS below & I'll DM you a link to the full recipe, or tap the link in my bio. 

https://www.persnicketyplates.com/soft-chewy-chocolate-espresso-caramels-heavy-cream-recipe/

#homemadecandy #caramels #christmascandy #christmascandies #chocolatelovers #bakingseason #persnicketyplates
Day 9 - Christmas Bundt Cake 🎄 from scratch but so easy, you don't even need to get the mixer out.

Comment CAKE below & I'll DM you a link to the full recipe or tap the link in my bio. 

https://www.persnicketyplates.com/christmas-bundt-cake/

#christmasbaking #bundtcake #bundtcakes #christmascakes #bakefromscratch #bakinglove #persnicketyplates

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