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Cranberry Pecan Cookie Bars
Soft and buttery pecans and cranberries are a perfect pair in these low-effort cookie bars. Packed with dark brown sugar and browned butter, they have a depth of flavor that you may not expect at first glance. You could make these bars with untoasted pecans, but it’s worth it to seek out the toasted kind at the store or take the extra time to toast them yourself for deeper flavor. Try popping them in the oven while it preheats until they’re fragrant, for richer results.
Vegan Banana Olive Oil Muffins
It’s hard to beat the convenience of a grab-and-go treat, and these banana olive oil muffins check all the boxes: They can be a quick breakfast, a midday snack, or a simple dessert. They’re accidentally vegan, relying solely on overripe bananas and bright, citrusy extra-virgin olive oil for a moist, tender crumb. Warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla are added to enhance the sweet banana flavor, alongside molasses-packed dark brown sugar. A sprinkle of turbinado sugar and flaky salt sprinkled over the muffins before baking ensures an irresistible sweet-and-salty crunch in each bite. For the perfect level of sweetness, using very ripe, soft and spotty bananas is a must, as they come with a significantly higher sugar content.
S’mores Brownies
These fudgy s’mores bars have three layers: crispy graham cracker bottoms, satisfyingly chewy brownie centers and toasted marshmallow tops. They couldn’t be simpler to make and taste best chilled, straight out of the refrigerator, but campfire nostalgists will love them at room temperature, or microwaved for 10 seconds for gooey centers. Be sure to use a metal baking pan since the timing for the toasted marshmallows requires the brownie base to bake quickly and evenly.