Hello Reader, How do you feel about the combination of lemons and poppy seeds? It's one of my favorite combos. During countless hours of recipe testing, I discovered something fascinating: those tiny black seeds aren't just for show – their subtle nutty earthiness compliments and amplifies the lemon's natural brightness. So here is your quartet of lemon poppy seed desserts for any occasion: Lemon Poppy Seed Cupcakes with Lemon Curd Buttery Lemon Poppy Seed Scones Soft & Chewy Lemon Poppy Seed...
7 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, I'm excited to share this new citrusy moist lemon muffin recipe with you. I'm adding more muffin recipes to the blog and since I love anything lemon, it was a no-brainer to add these lemon poppy seed muffins. Lemon Poppy Seed Muffins with Lemon Streusel GET THE RECIPE These muffins pack plenty of lemon flavor from the lemon zest and lemon juice. I use the muffin method to mix these muffins, which means they're made by hand. I hope you enjoy these muffins. Happy Baking! Cheryl ⭐️ ⭐️...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, Welcome to 2025. I'm kicking off the year with muffins and butter. If you love muffins and you've got extra bananas then you can have fresh baked muffins in less than an hour. Easy Sour Cream Banana Muffins Whipped Honey Butter The banana muffins are tender and moist with plenty of banana flavor. I made the honey butter because I was looking for something to go with the muffins and what's better than butter? The Muffin Method The muffins are made with the muffin method which means...
28 days ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, 2024 has come to a close and I'm sharing the Top 10 recipes at Bakes by Brown Sugar! It's been such a joy baking for you this year. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for letting me be a part of your special occasions and family gatherings. ❤️ I'm so excited for what 2025 has in store! I'll be sharing more of my favorite recipes with you, of course, but I'm also working on something really special – my very own cookbook! I can't wait to share updates and sneak peeks with you...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, I'm truly an introvert and one of my favorite ways to spend NYE is at home with my husband watching a movie. But you gotta have snacks, so here are some of my favorites for a cozy evening at home: Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Skillet Cookie Chocolate Chip Pecan Cookies Brown Sugar Pecan Cookies Happy New Year! Cheryl ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ If you ever make any of my recipes I'd really appreciate it if you'd leave a comment and a star rating! Your feedback helps me create even better...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, While I'm baking cookies to share, here are a few cakes and pies that I like to share on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Cakes and Pies for Your Holiday Dessert Table: Eggnog Bundt Cake A beautiful moist bundt cake made with eggnog and a hint of rum. This cake will look gorgeous on your dessert table Cranberry Cheesecake Pie A creamy no-bake cheesecake filling topped with my cranberry curd and whipped cream The perfect dessert for cheesecake lovers. Orange Cake with Cranberry...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Reader, If you have love lemon then I think you'll really like these Lemon Snowball Cookies. They're packed with lemon zest for the perfect lemon flavor and they have an incredible melt-in-your-mouth texture. GET THE RECIPE Happy Baking! Cheryl ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ If you ever make any of my recipes I'd really appreciate it if you'd leave a comment and a star rating! Your feedback helps me create even better recipes and helps others discover them too! Thanks so much for your support!" Update...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Holiday Baker 😁 Welcome back! In my first email, we explored the wonderful world of shortbread. Now, it's time to add some festive flair to your cookie repertoire. Festive Cookies to Impress This email introduces you to cookies that are not only delicious but also visually stunning. These recipes will help you develop your baking and decorating skills. Cookies for Your Holiday Spread: Christmas Cream Cheese Sugar Cookies with Buttercream Frosting Soft with just a hint of tanginess from...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hello Reader, These chocolate pinwheel cookies are a great cookie to add to your Christmas or holiday cookie platter. They have crisp edges and soft centers, my favorite kind of cookie. I made these cookies multiple times to get them right and the recipe contains my tips and tricks to ensure your success. A few things to ensure your success: Roll the dough out between wax paper or parchment paper Weigh the dough to ensure you have equal weight between the 2 pieces of dough Chill the dough for...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read