Amanda Powell
Amanda first began baking while in college as a way to bring a piece of home to her and her friends as they studied abroad. It was then she learned it's impossible to make pie in a hot, humid kitchen and you probably shouldn't leave yeasted dough out overnight in the summer! Since then, Amanda spent countless hours each week in the kitchen teaching herself how to make her favorite baked goods. For her, there is nothing better than breaking open a loaf of crusty homemade bread and watching everyone's eyes light up as they take a bite of one of her creations. During her free time, Amanda loves to garden and teaches young children how to grow their own fruits and vegetables then make nutritious snacks with them!
Amanda's Recent Posts
Giant Cinnamon Roll Recipe
Amanda Powell
A Cookie Named Desire
Everyone will go crazy over this giant cinnamon roll. This fluffy breakfast treat will become the best part of your weekends.
Raspberry Cheesecake Brownies Recipe
Amanda Powell
A Cookie Named Desire
Dense, chocolaty brownies topped with raspberry swirl cheesecake. These raspberry cheesecake brownies are all you will want for dessert.
Chocolate Cookie Butter Babka Recipe
Amanda Powell
A Cookie Named Desire
This chocolate cookie butter babka is filled with swirls of chocolate cookie butter. It’s the kind of bread that makes you wish you could live off bread alone.
Peppermint Chocolate Cookies
Amanda Powell
A Cookie Named Desire
Peppermint chocolate cookies are the quintessential winter cookie. Buttery, chewy chocolate cookies studded with white chocolate peppermint chips. They’re perfect for your cookie platters or as a snow day treat!
Graham Crackers Recipe
Amanda Powell
A Cookie Named Desire
Making homemade graham crackers are just as easy as making your favorite roll out sugar cookie. These are perfect for making edible ornament, holiday houses, or for the best s’mores of your life!
Pretzel Toffee Bark Recipe
Amanda Powell
A Cookie Named Desire
Crunchy, sweet, and salty. Pretzel toffee bark is the perfect sweet little snack when you need a pick-me-up. This easy to make candy also makes the perfect gift for the holidays!
Cardamom Buns Recipe
Amanda Powell
A Cookie Named Desire
Melt-in-your-mouth soft rolls infused with cardamom and a touch of cinnamon. These cardamom buns are the perfect way to relax with a cozy mug of tea.
Caramel Apple Cupcakes Recipe
Amanda Powell
A Cookie Named Desire
These Caramel Apple Cupcakes are fluffy cinnamon cupcakes stuffed with caramel apple filling and topped with a creamy vanilla frosting drizzled with caramel. The perfect cupcake to get you ready for fall.
Apple Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Amanda Powell
A Cookie Named Desire
Fall isn’t complete without apple cinnamon rolls. Cinnamony, caramely apples are nestled within the fluffiest cinnamon roll you’ve ever had. These apple cinnamon rolls are guaranteed to be an instant hit.
Blueberry Oatmeal Cookies Recipe
Amanda Powell
A Cookie Named Desire
Soft, chewy blueberry oatmeal cookies. These delicious cookies are the perfect after school treat.
Peach Raspberry Galette Recipe
Amanda Powell
A Cookie Named Desire
There is nothing better to showcase the best part of summer than a peach raspberry galette. This delicious freehand pie is as simple to make as it is delicious.
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