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A little something for the afternoon

Published 27 days ago • 1 min read

Hello Reader,

There’s something especially nice about having a little treat waiting for you in the afternoon. Nothing that needs an occasion or a big production — just a good cookie, slice of cake, or warm-from-the-oven muffin to make the middle of the day a little better.

Here are nine favorites made for exactly that.

​Pistachio Biscotti​
​Crunchy, nutty biscotti loaded with pistachios are just the thing for dunking into your afternoon coffee or tea.

​Southern Tea Cakes​
​These old-fashioned cookies are wonderfully simple, with a soft, tender texture and just the right amount of sweetness.

​Oatmeal Date Cookies​
​Chewy oats and sweet dates make these hearty little cookies an especially satisfying afternoon treat.

​Revel Bars​
​A rich chocolate filling tucked between layers of chewy oatmeal cookie makes these classic bars hard to resist.

​Vanilla Crumb Muffins​
​Soft vanilla muffins topped with plenty of buttery crumbs prove that simple flavors can be awfully good.

​Mini Chocolate Chip Doughnut Muffins​
​These bite-size chocolate chip muffins get the full doughnut treatment with a dip in melted butter and a generous coating of cinnamon-sugar.

​Currant Oat Scones​
​Tender, lightly sweet scones filled with oats and currants are practically asking to be paired with a cup of tea.

​Yogurt Cake​
​Simple, soft, and wonderfully moist, this easy cake is exactly the sort of thing you’ll be glad to find waiting on the kitchen counter.

​Berry Swirl Pound Cake​
​Swirls of berry preserves dress up this buttery pound cake with plenty of fruity flavor — no fresh berries required.

Sometimes a little afternoon baking break — or just knowing there’s something good waiting for you afterward — is all you need to make the day better.

Happy baking!

Jennifer

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