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Explore my top three dessert categories! Timeless favorites: Cakes, Cookies, & Bars for Every Occasion.

Cakes

These cakes are designed for bakers of all levels—no fancy techniques or complicated ingredients, just simple steps that lead to irresistibly good results

Cookies

From timeless chocolate chip to fun seasonal favorites, each recipe is crafted to deliver the perfect cookie! Great for sharing, gifting, or sneaking straight off the tray—these cookies are guaranteed to be loved by all.

Brownies & Bars

These bar recipes are the perfect blend of simplicity and satisfaction. One bowl, one pan, and a whole lot of love—these bars are sure to become your go-to sweet treats.

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  • The best Fall cookies- you DO NOT want to miss out on these!

Brown Butter Maple Pumpkin Cookies

All the best flavors of Fall in one delicious cookie.

Comment “pumpkin” to have this recipe sent directly to your DMs!
  • To ONLY sugar cookie cutout recipe you need!

I’ve used this recipe for all the thing! Release parties, holidays, birthdays, and just a simple sweet treat! No chill, and no spread- these cookies take any cutter, press, or cookie shape and make it delicious!

Be sure to save this recipe for the upcoming holidays!

Easy sugar cookies
Homemade sugar cookies
Sugar cookie cutouts

https://maegankaybakes.com/classic-sugar-cookie-cutouts-perfect-every-time/
  • Happy TS12 release day, besties! ❤️‍🔥 ✨
  • I’ve tried tons of M&M cookie recipes through the years, but this recipe is my favorite! 

When I created this recipe I wanted to include little bits from all my favorite recipes- lots of M&Ms, vanilla heavy, extra chocolate, crispy edges, and a soft gooey center! 

https://maegankaybakes.com/mm-cookies-with-chocolate-chips/
  • Always and forever glad I started this little food blog, even after several people said the internet was too saturated with dessert blogs already! 😉🤭

All that to say- it’s never too late to turn that fun hobby into a profitable side hustle ❤️ more importantly- do something you LOVE that brings you JOY!

New to the blogging scene? I’ve tagged several pages that I use every week for resources and inspiration!  Be sure to give them a follow!

And I’m so so grateful to you for following along 🥰😘

#dessertblog #dessertblogger #foodbloggingforbeginners
  • National Pumpkin Spice Day? Say less!

The only easy Pumpkin Bundt Cake recipe you need!

https://maegankaybakes.com/pumpkin-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting-simple-cake-mix-base/

Easy pumpkin Bundt cake
Pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting 
Homemade pumpkin cake
  • How do we feel about adding cookies to cookies? These Oreo Cookies & Cream Cookies are so stinking good! 

Click the 🔗 in my profile for the recipe or google “Maegan Kay Bakes Cookies & Cream Cookies” for recipe!

Cookies and cream cookies
Oreos cookies
Baking with oreos
Crumbl copycat
Easy Crumbl copycat
Homemade cookies
  • Happy release week, besties ✨ 🧡
  • It’s still pretty warm in the South, so I think we can get away with making a few more rounds of summer desserts.

These Peanut Butter Pie Cookie Bars will be a new favorite of yours- trust me! 😋

https://maegankaybakes.com/peanut-butter-pie-cookie-bars-simple-delicious/
The best Fall cookies- you DO NOT want to miss out on these!

Brown Butter Maple Pumpkin Cookies

All the best flavors of Fall in one delicious cookie.

Comment “pumpkin” to have this recipe sent directly to your DMs!
The best Fall cookies- you DO NOT want to miss out on these!

Brown Butter Maple Pumpkin Cookies

All the best flavors of Fall in one delicious cookie.

Comment “pumpkin” to have this recipe sent directly to your DMs!
The best Fall cookies- you DO NOT want to miss out on these!

Brown Butter Maple Pumpkin Cookies

All the best flavors of Fall in one delicious cookie.

Comment “pumpkin” to have this recipe sent directly to your DMs!
The best Fall cookies- you DO NOT want to miss out on these!

Brown Butter Maple Pumpkin Cookies

All the best flavors of Fall in one delicious cookie.

Comment “pumpkin” to have this recipe sent directly to your DMs!
The best Fall cookies- you DO NOT want to miss out on these! Brown Butter Maple Pumpkin Cookies All the best flavors of Fall in one delicious cookie. Comment “pumpkin” to have this recipe sent directly to your DMs!
2 days ago
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To ONLY sugar cookie cutout recipe you need!

I’ve used this recipe for all the thing! Release parties, holidays, birthdays, and just a simple sweet treat! No chill, and no spread- these cookies take any cutter, press, or cookie shape and make it delicious!

Be sure to save this recipe for the upcoming holidays!

Easy sugar cookies
Homemade sugar cookies
Sugar cookie cutouts

https://maegankaybakes.com/classic-sugar-cookie-cutouts-perfect-every-time/
To ONLY sugar cookie cutout recipe you need!

I’ve used this recipe for all the thing! Release parties, holidays, birthdays, and just a simple sweet treat! No chill, and no spread- these cookies take any cutter, press, or cookie shape and make it delicious!

Be sure to save this recipe for the upcoming holidays!

Easy sugar cookies
Homemade sugar cookies
Sugar cookie cutouts

https://maegankaybakes.com/classic-sugar-cookie-cutouts-perfect-every-time/
To ONLY sugar cookie cutout recipe you need!

I’ve used this recipe for all the thing! Release parties, holidays, birthdays, and just a simple sweet treat! No chill, and no spread- these cookies take any cutter, press, or cookie shape and make it delicious!

Be sure to save this recipe for the upcoming holidays!

Easy sugar cookies
Homemade sugar cookies
Sugar cookie cutouts

https://maegankaybakes.com/classic-sugar-cookie-cutouts-perfect-every-time/
To ONLY sugar cookie cutout recipe you need!

I’ve used this recipe for all the thing! Release parties, holidays, birthdays, and just a simple sweet treat! No chill, and no spread- these cookies take any cutter, press, or cookie shape and make it delicious!

Be sure to save this recipe for the upcoming holidays!

Easy sugar cookies
Homemade sugar cookies
Sugar cookie cutouts

https://maegankaybakes.com/classic-sugar-cookie-cutouts-perfect-every-time/
To ONLY sugar cookie cutout recipe you need!

I’ve used this recipe for all the thing! Release parties, holidays, birthdays, and just a simple sweet treat! No chill, and no spread- these cookies take any cutter, press, or cookie shape and make it delicious!

Be sure to save this recipe for the upcoming holidays!

Easy sugar cookies
Homemade sugar cookies
Sugar cookie cutouts

https://maegankaybakes.com/classic-sugar-cookie-cutouts-perfect-every-time/
To ONLY sugar cookie cutout recipe you need!

I’ve used this recipe for all the thing! Release parties, holidays, birthdays, and just a simple sweet treat! No chill, and no spread- these cookies take any cutter, press, or cookie shape and make it delicious!

Be sure to save this recipe for the upcoming holidays!

Easy sugar cookies
Homemade sugar cookies
Sugar cookie cutouts

https://maegankaybakes.com/classic-sugar-cookie-cutouts-perfect-every-time/
To ONLY sugar cookie cutout recipe you need!

I’ve used this recipe for all the thing! Release parties, holidays, birthdays, and just a simple sweet treat! No chill, and no spread- these cookies take any cutter, press, or cookie shape and make it delicious!

Be sure to save this recipe for the upcoming holidays!

Easy sugar cookies
Homemade sugar cookies
Sugar cookie cutouts

https://maegankaybakes.com/classic-sugar-cookie-cutouts-perfect-every-time/
To ONLY sugar cookie cutout recipe you need! I’ve used this recipe for all the thing! Release parties, holidays, birthdays, and just a simple sweet treat! No chill, and no spread- these cookies take any cutter, press, or cookie shape and make it delicious! Be sure to save this recipe for the upcoming holidays! Easy sugar cookies Homemade sugar cookies Sugar cookie cutouts https://maegankaybakes.com/classic-sugar-cookie-cutouts-perfect-every-time/
4 days ago
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Happy TS12 release day, besties! ❤️‍🔥 ✨
6 days ago
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I’ve tried tons of M&M cookie recipes through the years, but this recipe is my favorite! 

When I created this recipe I wanted to include little bits from all my favorite recipes- lots of M&Ms, vanilla heavy, extra chocolate, crispy edges, and a soft gooey center! 

https://maegankaybakes.com/mm-cookies-with-chocolate-chips/
I’ve tried tons of M&M cookie recipes through the years, but this recipe is my favorite! 

When I created this recipe I wanted to include little bits from all my favorite recipes- lots of M&Ms, vanilla heavy, extra chocolate, crispy edges, and a soft gooey center! 

https://maegankaybakes.com/mm-cookies-with-chocolate-chips/
I’ve tried tons of M&M cookie recipes through the years, but this recipe is my favorite! 

When I created this recipe I wanted to include little bits from all my favorite recipes- lots of M&Ms, vanilla heavy, extra chocolate, crispy edges, and a soft gooey center! 

https://maegankaybakes.com/mm-cookies-with-chocolate-chips/
I’ve tried tons of M&M cookie recipes through the years, but this recipe is my favorite! 

When I created this recipe I wanted to include little bits from all my favorite recipes- lots of M&Ms, vanilla heavy, extra chocolate, crispy edges, and a soft gooey center! 

https://maegankaybakes.com/mm-cookies-with-chocolate-chips/
I’ve tried tons of M&M cookie recipes through the years, but this recipe is my favorite! When I created this recipe I wanted to include little bits from all my favorite recipes- lots of M&Ms, vanilla heavy, extra chocolate, crispy edges, and a soft gooey center! https://maegankaybakes.com/mm-cookies-with-chocolate-chips/
6 days ago
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Always and forever glad I started this little food blog, even after several people said the internet was too saturated with dessert blogs already! 😉🤭 All that to say- it’s never too late to turn that fun hobby into a profitable side hustle ❤️ more importantly- do something you LOVE that brings you JOY! New to the blogging scene? I’ve tagged several pages that I use every week for resources and inspiration! Be sure to give them a follow! And I’m so so grateful to you for following along 🥰😘 #dessertblog #dessertblogger #foodbloggingforbeginners
7 days ago
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National Pumpkin Spice Day? Say less!

The only easy Pumpkin Bundt Cake recipe you need!

https://maegankaybakes.com/pumpkin-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting-simple-cake-mix-base/

Easy pumpkin Bundt cake
Pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting 
Homemade pumpkin cake
National Pumpkin Spice Day? Say less!

The only easy Pumpkin Bundt Cake recipe you need!

https://maegankaybakes.com/pumpkin-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting-simple-cake-mix-base/

Easy pumpkin Bundt cake
Pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting 
Homemade pumpkin cake
National Pumpkin Spice Day? Say less!

The only easy Pumpkin Bundt Cake recipe you need!

https://maegankaybakes.com/pumpkin-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting-simple-cake-mix-base/

Easy pumpkin Bundt cake
Pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting 
Homemade pumpkin cake
National Pumpkin Spice Day? Say less! The only easy Pumpkin Bundt Cake recipe you need! https://maegankaybakes.com/pumpkin-cake-with-cream-cheese-frosting-simple-cake-mix-base/ Easy pumpkin Bundt cake Pumpkin cake with cream cheese frosting Homemade pumpkin cake
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How do we feel about adding cookies to cookies? These Oreo Cookies & Cream Cookies are so stinking good! Click the 🔗 in my profile for the recipe or google “Maegan Kay Bakes Cookies & Cream Cookies” for recipe! Cookies and cream cookies Oreos cookies Baking with oreos Crumbl copycat Easy Crumbl copycat Homemade cookies
1 week ago
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Happy release week, besties ✨ 🧡
Happy release week, besties ✨ 🧡
1 week ago
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8/9
It’s still pretty warm in the South, so I think we can get away with making a few more rounds of summer desserts.

These Peanut Butter Pie Cookie Bars will be a new favorite of yours- trust me! 😋

https://maegankaybakes.com/peanut-butter-pie-cookie-bars-simple-delicious/
It’s still pretty warm in the South, so I think we can get away with making a few more rounds of summer desserts.

These Peanut Butter Pie Cookie Bars will be a new favorite of yours- trust me! 😋

https://maegankaybakes.com/peanut-butter-pie-cookie-bars-simple-delicious/
It’s still pretty warm in the South, so I think we can get away with making a few more rounds of summer desserts.

These Peanut Butter Pie Cookie Bars will be a new favorite of yours- trust me! 😋

https://maegankaybakes.com/peanut-butter-pie-cookie-bars-simple-delicious/
It’s still pretty warm in the South, so I think we can get away with making a few more rounds of summer desserts. These Peanut Butter Pie Cookie Bars will be a new favorite of yours- trust me! 😋 https://maegankaybakes.com/peanut-butter-pie-cookie-bars-simple-delicious/
1 week ago
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