Our Best Simple Baking Recipes
Craving homemade baked goods but not the effort? From savory corn muffins to blueberry bread, these simple New England baking recipes will have you snacking on warm, freshly-baked treats in no time.
Blueberry Dutch-Baby Recipe
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Bacon Scallion Corn Muffins
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Who says muffins have to be sweet? Inspired by the savory scones that have become ubiquitous in bakeries and cafés, we created these hearty bacon–scallion corn muffins studded with little bits of bacon and green onion. Serve alone or with eggs, soup, or salad.
Nutty Oatmeal-Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies
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Nutty Oatmeal-Raisin Chocolate Chip Cookies
These nutty oatmeal-raisin chocolate chip cookies call for walnuts, peanut butter, and canola oil instead of butter, making them a healthier alternative.
Maple Walnut Muffins
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Maple Walnut Muffins
Sweetened with pure maple syrup and the perfect size for snacking, these maple walnut muffins are a popular morning treat.
Meringue Cookies (Forgotten Cookies)
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Meringue Cookies (Forgotten Cookies)
Incredibly easy (and gluten free!), this recipe for Forgotten Cookies, better known as meringue cookies, is perfect for busy bakers because you just turn off the oven and leave the cookies unattended. Because meringues don’t hold up well in humid weather, they are best made in winter.
Herbed Popovers
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