Simply Delicious Dinner Recipes

Chai Spice Brown Butter Snickerdoodles — warm, spicy, and totally irresistible—these cookies bring cozy holiday vibes with every chewy, buttery bite. Chai Spice Brown Butter Snickerdoodles + Soft Chewy Cookie Recipes: Introduction to the recipe If you love cookies that hug your taste buds, meet your new obsession: Chai Spice Brown Butter Snickerdoodles. This recipe takes the classic snickerdoodle, drenches it in nutty brown butter, and folds in chai-inspired spice for a cookie that’s soft, chewy, and impossible to stop eating. It sits proudly among the best Soft Chewy Cookie Recipes—and yes, people will ask for seconds. What makes these … Read more

A plate of Crisp Gingerbread Cookies with golden-brown edges, showing their delicate texture and festive spices — the perfect Molasses Ginger Crisps and Crunchy Ginger Snap Cookies for holiday baking.

Crisp Gingerbread Cookies — Old-School Crisp Gingerbread Cookies

October 23, 2025

Crisp Gingerbread Cookies are the kind of thin, snap-and-melt treats that make kitchens smell like holiday memories and make you reach for one more (and then another). Introduction to the recipe I found this recipe in my mom’s old recipe box and it felt like a time machine. These cookies bake up paper-thin, crackle-topped, and perfectly spiced — exactly what you want when you crave something crunchy, slightly chewy at the center, and loaded with ginger warmth. They’re easy enough for weekday baking but special enough for holiday cookie swaps. What makes these cookies so irresistible? Why do folks adore … Read more

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A selection of my favorite recipes

Close-up of golden Apple Bagels topped with cinnamon-sugar, showing a tender crumb and apple pieces — a Bagel With Greek Yogurt take on the classic Cinnamon Bagel, inspired by Greek Yogurt Dinner Rolls.

How to Make Apple Cinnamon Bagels — Easy Step-by-Step Bagel Recipe

High Protein Tomato Soup with Cottage Cheese — Creamy, Low-Cal Comfort

Soup

Oven-Baked French Cruller Donut — Light, Flaky & Glazed at Home

Dessert

Shiny glazed oven-baked cruller-style donut with ridged edges on a cooling rack, sprinkled lightly with powdered sugar.

Chai Spice Brown Butter Snickerdoodles — Award Winning Christmas Cookies Vibes

Dessert

Crisp Gingerbread Cookies — Old-School Crisp Gingerbread Cookies

Dessert

Cranberry Christmas Cake — Festive Holiday Desserts Sheet Cake

Dessert

Cranberry Christmas Cake is a tender, buttery sheet cake studded with bright tart cranberries — the kind of dessert that practically yells “holiday!” with every bite. Why you’ll want to make this Cranberry Christmas Cake right now This cake gives you a light, almost coffee-cake–like crumb with a delightful crisp top and pockets of juicy cranberries throughout. It’s Holiday Desserts energy without the fuss: no frosting required, easy to slice, and reliably crowd-pleasing. I stash bags of berries in the freezer for this one — it keeps beautifully and tastes like the season even in March. Ingredients (what you’ll need) … Read more

Golden cranberry-studded sheet cake sliced on a serving board, juicy berries and tender crumb visible, with a fork and a sprinkle of powdered sugar nearby.

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Jennifer

I’m the cook and creator behind 9am Chef, where I share easy dinner recipes, sweet dessert recipes, and nourishing healthy recipes to inspire your kitchen. My love for cooking started with simple home meals that turned into a passion for creating dishes that are both comforting and creative. At 9am Chef, I believe food should be fun, flavorful, and something everyone can enjoy—whether you’re whipping up a quick weeknight meal or treating yourself to something sweet.

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