What's Inside:
- Thanksgiving recipes
- Pie tips & tricks
- Trending fall desserts

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🍁Hello, Baking Buddy!🍁

November is here and I'm so excited for the holiday season! Maybe it's all the Halloween candy we're still munching on that has me all jazzed up.

We've been enjoying slow mornings baking pancakes and muffins, sipping coffee, and enjoying being present.

Baking helps me clear my head and peacefully do something that brings me joy. We all deserve inner peace, no matter our struggles.

I feel so much gratitude in my life as we prepare for Thanksgiving soon. It's an opportunity to share baked goods with neighbors and reunite with family and friends.

This month’s newsletter is all about festive flavors that make the holidays special.

Check out my 25 Favorite Thanksgiving Dessert Recipes here. Below are a few ideas to inspire you!

🥧 Holiday Recipe Round-Up: Thanksgiving Edition

Delicious Pie-inspired Desserts

• ​Pecan Pie Brownies – These brownies are perfect for sharing and easier than pie!
• ​Pecan Pie Muffins – Gooey with a delicious caramel and pecan flavor.
• ​Classic Pumpkin Pie – Simple, spiced, and perfect with a dollop of whipped cream.
• ​Caramel Apple Pie Bars – Buttery shortbread crust, layers of juicy apples, and crunchy, cinnamon streusel.

Making a special breakfast for holiday mornings is a tradition my mother started for our family. We'd wake up and watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade and eat whatever delicious breakfast my mom concocted. It's a core memory and a tradition I carry on.

Warm Seasonal Scones & Breads

• ​Pumpkin Scones with Maple Glaze – A breakfast favorite that doubles as a dessert with a touch of maple sweetness.
• ​Maple Pecan Sticky Buns – Gooey, nutty, and just what a holiday morning needs.
• ​Cinnamon Babka – Soft, sweet, tender dough swirled with cinnamon sugar and a sweet syrup topping.

Savory Seasonal Treats

It's not all sugar around here, I promise. Here are our favorite Thanksgiving side dishes:

• ​Roasted Squash and Butter Pecan Salad - Loaded with apples, roasted squash and onions, and goat cheese. The salad dressing on this is my all-time favorite.
• ​Garlic Knots - A fun twist on your classic dinner bun.
• ​Quinoa-stuffed Sweet Potatoes - With feta & dried cranberries. Pairs perfectly with leftover turkey, too!

🎩 Baking Science: The Perfect Pie Crust

Creating a flaky, tender pie crust can be a challenge, but here’s a tip for making it perfect every time: chill your ingredients—especially the butter!

Cold butter creates those little pockets in the dough that give crust its flaky texture. And large chunks of butter are totally cool too, so don't stress about seeing butter that's not all the way mixed in. It's fine. Promise.

If you’re new to pie-making, our Perfect Pie Crust Recipe walks you through every step, with photos and common mistakes to avoid​.

🍪 Trending Desserts

These seasonal treats are ideal for Thanksgiving dessert tables:

• ​Pumpkin Cheesecake – Creamy, spiced, and a lovely twist on traditional pumpkin pie.
• ​Salted Caramel Shortbread Bars – Rich layers that are sweet and salty, perfect for holiday parties.
• ​Cream Cheese Chocolate Chip Cookies – A decadent, soft twist on classic chocolate chip cookies​.
• ​Pumpkin Muffins (Viral Recipe) - Thousands of visitors a day are flocking to this uncomplicated, quick, & delicious pumpkin muffin recipe.

Gluten-free Thanksgiving Dessert

This Chocolate Pumpkin Torte has been getting a lot of attention lately. It is naturally gluten-free and can easily be made dairy-free and refined sugar-free too. No mixer needed.

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"This is a divine and decadent torte. My husband and grown sons have declared this is their new favorite. It tastes like a high end dessert you eat while gazing at the Eiffel Tower. Thank you for sharing this recipe, making it easy for anyone to bake!!" - Alissa

🌟 Baking Tips: Easy Caramel Sauce

Need an easy caramel sauce for drizzling over pies, cakes, or apple desserts? Follow my step-by-step Quick Caramel Sauce Recipe to add that final flourish without the fuss of a thermometer​.

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Wishing you a warm and cozy November filled with wonderful treats and loved ones to share them with.