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

Here you will find family friendly recipes that even the most persnickety taste buds will enjoy. There is something for everyone so grab a brownie and have a look around.

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I don't like coffee 🤫 not even a little bit. But I can get down with some coffee cake.

This Cinnamon Cream Cheese Coffee Cake has a tender crumb and is full of cinnamon & sugar crumble.

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https://www.persnicketyplates.com/cinnamon-cream-cheese-coffee-cake/

#coffeecakerecipe #coffeecakes #bakefromscratch #easycakerecipe #cakeofinsta #persnicketyplates
Happy Mother's Day 💐

If you have some Hawaiian rolls on hand, turning them into french toast is super easy and so good.

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https://www.persnicketyplates.com/hawaiian-rolls-french-toast/

#frenchtoastrolls #hawaiianrolls #easybreakfastrecipe #persnicketyplates
Mom wants brownies.

These dark chocolate brownies.

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

#brownies #bakefromscratch #browniesofinstagram #blackcocoapowder #brownieslover #persnicketyplates
Happy May!

Let's kick off the month with this easy, 3-ingredient dip.

You'll need 👇🏼
•cream cheese 
•sour cream
•everything bagel seasoning 

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https://www.persnicketyplates.com/everything-bagel-dip/

#everythingbagelseasoning #diprecipe #easyappetizer #creamcheeselover #persnicketyplates
Peanut butter + chocolate is my favorite & then I added oats because...healthy. Right? Riiiiight.

These Oatmeal Peanut Butter Bars are super easy to make & the perfect blend of salty & sweet. Chocolate drizzle optional. To some.

You'll need 👇🏼
½ cup (94 g) light brown sugar
1 cup (246 g) creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup (125 g) all purpose white flour
1 ¼ cup (100 g) old fashioned oats
1 teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
½ cup milk
½ cup chocolate chips

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https://www.persnicketyplates.com/healthy-peanut-butter-chunk-oatmeal-bars/

#easydessertrecipe #dessertbars #oatbars #peanutbutterlove #chocolatelovers #persnicketyplates
Be honest - is the oozy chocolate giving you "delicious" vibes or mixed emotions? I'm torn. 🤔 But I know how good it is.

This giant, and I massive, cookie can be split 4 ways or enjoyed by yourself. Up to you.

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https://www.persnicketyplates.com/giant-chocolate-chip-cookie-for-one-or-two/

#easydessertrecipe #singleservedessert #giantcookie #chocolover #bakinglove #persnicketyplates
If you like cinnamon rolls, like I do, you're probably going to love this Cinnamon Roll Poke Cake 🤎

It's filled with brown sugar & cinnamon and topped with a fluffy cream cheese frosting.

Tap the link in my bio for the recipe or comment "cake" below and my lil robot will send it over to you. 

https://www.persnicketyplates.com/cinnamon-roll-cake/#recipe

#pokecake #cinnamonrollcake #semihomemade #easydessertrecipe #bakinglove #persnicketyplates
I normally bake from scratch but these Brookie Cheesecake Cups are semi-homemade, take just a few minutes to make, and are GOOD 🤩

A layer of chocolate chip cookie, a layer of cheesecake, and of brownie, all in handheld form.

To get the full recipe either:
• tap the link in my bio, or
• comment BROOKIE and my lil robot assistant with DM you a link

https://www.persnicketyplates.com/brookie-cheesecake-cups/

#brookies #brownieslover #browniesofinstagram #cookiecups #easydessertrecipe #cheesecakecookies #persnicketyplates
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.

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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. 

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

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

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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.

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

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

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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? 

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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.

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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.

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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 😋

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#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.

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

#slowcookerrecipes #crockpotmeals #slowcookermeals #lasagna #easydinnerideas #persnicketyplates

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