Apple cider

Cozy Fall Desserts to Bake All Season – Pumpkin, Apple, Maple & More!

When the leaves start to change color and the mornings get that distinct chill, I start dreaming about fall baking. There’s just something about the scent of pumpkin, maple, and apple that make the house feel warm and cozy. I’m excited to share some of my favorite treats from maple chai snickerdoodles to apple cider cupcakes with a cinnamon marshmallow buttercream.

Cozy fall desserts to bake all season long

These are the desserts from my personal recipe collection that I can’t stop baking all season long. And just because I like to be a little “extra” I tucked in a few bonus fall-ish recipes at the end of this post—perfect for a cozy breakfast or snack!

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Life Lately: Summer Family Fun, Baking Wins, & Everyday Moments

Life lately for our family of five has been full of adventures, a lots of real-life moments–both sweet and messy. From an outdoor concert to baking wins (and a flop!) in the kitchen, our days have been anything but boring. Between mowing, keeping up with family life and the housework, there’s always something going on in the Zottola house! Here’s a peek into what we’ve been up to lately.

Family of five selfie on trail in Pittsburgh (more…)