I like to pretend I'm a baker.

I like cupcakes. Cupcakes are my thing. I've been making them since my days on the high school newspaper, when we were all at each others' throats and it was determined that baked goods would help. (Cupcake Friday saved us all.) Lately, my boyfriend and I have decided that we're professional no-bake cheescake makers, as well. The highlight was making one for--and at the home of--my boyfriend's favorite professor. I also made a Take 5 bar inspired cheesecake for Boyfriend's birthday.

We're kind of a big deal.

But today, I got so stir-crazy that I decided to try not one, but two recipes of sweet deliciousness. They were entirely out of my comfort zone and I made a mess of the kitchen and my diabetic mother was my taste-tester... But, man, did they turn out well. This is probably a testament to the quality of the recipes and not to my mad baking skills, but I am highly pleased nevertheless.

First, I made these fudgy nutella seasalt cookies from Ambitious Kitchen, and then I made the sugar donut muffins I found at Stylish Cuisine. I slightly burnt the first batch of cookies (let's call 'em "toasty"), but they still turned out fabulously. I then failed to properly grease my mini muffin tins for the muffins (hey, I'm used to no-bake cheesecakes, okay?!), but with a little elbow grease and determination, I salvaged most of them. They. Are. Divine. My highest recommendations for both of these, and thanks to both Ambitious Kitchen and Stylish Cuisine for providing such fab recipes!

Mmmm... Muffins...


Bake away!
Dani