Homemade Ice Cream Sandwiches

Homemade ice cream sandwiches are a fun summertime treat to make.  The secret to a great homemade ice cream sandwich is all in the cookie--that perfectly soft, fudgy chocolate cookie.  This recipe for ice cream sandwich cookies is the best I've found, with the perfect flavor AND texture.

Homemade ice cream sandwiches on a white marble surface.

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Rhubarb Gin Fizz Cocktail

This Rhubarb Gin Fizz coctail may be the perfect summer drink.  Bright rhubarb flavor from the rhubarb syrup, refreshing bubbles, and crisp gin combine to make an amazing drink for any summer soiree.  This rhubarb cocktail recipe can be made by the glass or by the pitcher.

And can we talk about that gorgeous blush color for a minute?  This rhubarb cocktail is a treat for the eyes, too! 

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Rhubarb Simple Syrup

Rhubarb simple syrup is the perfect mixer for making all sorts of delicious rhubarb drinks, like rhubarb lemonade, Italian sodas, or rhubarb cocktails.  The bright, sweet flavor of rhubarb syrup is absolutely delicious!

Rhubarb simple syrup in a glass bottle, decorated with a tag that says "Rhubarb Syrup."

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Rhubarb Muffins Recipe

Rhubarb muffins are tender and full of bright flavor thanks to the tiny bites of tart rhubarb.  This rhubarb muffin recipe has a perfect balance of those tart and sweet flavors, and is a great way to use up a bumper crop of spring rhubarb.

Three rhubarb muffins surrounded by fresh rhubarb, with a text overlay reading "Rhubarb Muffins."

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Soft Buttermilk Sugar Cookie Recipe

This soft buttermilk sugar cookie is a classic, old fashioned cookie.  Easy to make, and so delicious, but simple.  Unassuming.  Yet amazing!

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Chocolate Cherry Muffins Recipe

These chocolate cherry muffins are just the thing to make for Dad for Father's day!  In fact, you could even call them double chocolate cherry muffins, because they're a rich chocolate muffin absolutely packed with chocolate chips and tart dried cherries.  

Three chocolate cherry muffins surrounded by chocolate chips and fresh cherries.

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Spaetzle Recipe (and Kaese Spaetzle Recipe)

Use this spaetzle recipe to make delicious German spaetzle (homemade egg noodles).  No special equipment necessary to make this spaetzle, and I've also included a kaese spaetzle recipe!

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Cotton Candy Favors for a Graduation Party

Make DIY favors for a graduation party that look like miniature graduation cups.  You can fill these graduation favors with anything (I filled mine with cotton candy).

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Carrot Cake Cookies

Carrot cake cookies are a great treat to make when you want all the flavor of homemade carrot cake in bite-sized servings.  This carrot cake cookie recipe makes a soft cookie, and it's especially delicious when topped with cream cheese icing.

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Cream Cheese Icing Recipe

This cream cheese icing recipe is an absolute classic.  Sweet and slightly tangy, cream cheese frosting pairs perfectly with carrot cake, pumpkin desserts, and even red velvet cake.

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