Cooking With the Corleys

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  • Brown Butter White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies

    White Chocolate Macadamia Nut cookies are a longtime favorite in our house. Using brown butter and plenty of vanilla gives them a deeper, richer flavor, and the toasty notes from the butter pair especially well with the macadamia nuts. I’ve made this recipe with both 1:1 gluten-free flour and regular all-purpose flour, and there’s no…

  • Cranberry Curd Tart with a Pecan Shortbread Crust

    During the holiday season, I’m always looking for ways to sneak cranberries onto our menu. I love their tart pop and how effortlessly they swing between sweet and savory. As much as I adore a good sweet treat, holiday desserts can get heavy. One bite too many and suddenly you’re contemplating a nap you definitely…

  • Spooky Witches Finger Cookies

    My oldest has talked about Halloween every single day for the past two weeks. As the unofficial magic-maker in our house, I’m always up for a themed dessert—especially one the kids can help with. I grew up eating witches’ fingers every Halloween season, and I love that I get to pass on that tradition with…

  • Apple Pecan Cheesecake with Boozy Spiced Whip Cream

    Fair warning: if you’re after a quick and easy dessert, this is not that recipe. But don’t let that scare you off—this cheesecake is absolutely worth every step (and yes, even all the dirty dishes). It’s packed with all my favorite things and feels right at home on any fall dinner table. The whiskey isn’t…