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Dessert

Did someone say dessert? Let’s cut right to it, everyone loves dessert and we have a little something for every occasion here from special holiday treats to everyday sweets.

Some of our “fan favorites” include our Coco Un Poco Loco Chocolate Granola Brownies, California Cranberry Cowboy Cookies, & the always popular Crispy Thin Mint Bites.

Sholeh Zard | Persian Saffron Rice Pudding

Published: July 8, 2022 Last Modified: July 6, 2022

Sholeh Zard Persian Saffron Rice pudding garnished with cinnamon, almonds and rose petals

Sholeh Zard is a Persian saffron rice pudding.  I call it a pudding as it has a custard-like consistency however it is made with water, not milk.  This is an iconic Persian delicacy served traditionally for ceremonial events or for guests.  As with most Persian desserts, sholeh zard is beautifully aromatic thanks to the generous…

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Yazdi Cakes

Published: January 14, 2022 Last Modified: August 3, 2022

Yazd cakes with saffron buttercream frosting

This recipe is for easy-to-make, absolutely aromatic, and delicious Yazdi cakes.  Eating these tiny cakes will bring back sweet memories of childhood and distant lands.  The flavors are so Persian and include delightful cardamom and light rosewater essence.  My modern twist is to top Yazdi cakes with a luscious buttercream frosting infused with saffron.  Make…

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Persian Pistachio Brittle

Published: December 23, 2021 Last Modified: August 5, 2022

brittle sauce sohan over Saltine crackers sprinkled with green pistachio sliverssohan

Persian Pistachio Brittle is a clever, fast, and easy recipe for a decadent toffee treat.  It is made with butter, brown sugar, soda crackers/Saltine crackers, and a hint of Persian saffron.  The result is an addictive, salty-sweet, crunchy snack.  Satisfy cravings for an old classic Persian treat called “sohan” in 15 minutes from start to…

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Twisted Peppermint Candy Cane Cookies

Published: December 16, 2021 Last Modified: August 5, 2022

This recipe for Twisted Peppermint Cane Cane cookies is especially for my close neighbors, friends, and family that have taken home these cute, twisted, minty sugar-coated cookies over the years.  Peppermint Candy Cane cookies are light and creamy, sweet and delicious.  They are fun to create and even more fun to eat.    Is it…

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Healthy Pumpkin Cake

Published: October 28, 2021 Last Modified: October 28, 2021

Healthy Pumpkin Cake

This healthy pumpkin cake recipe goes back a number of years on this recipe site.  Using ingredients such as Greek yogurt, pumpkin, and whole wheat flour, it’s healthy baking at its finest!  There is no white sugar or butter in this fall cake.  We creatively blend a combination of coconut sugar, honey, and unsweetened apple…

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Healthy Pumpkin Scones

Published: September 30, 2021 Last Modified: September 18, 2022

healthy pumpkin scones with maple glaze

This healthy pumpkin scones recipe is a favorite from the Oven hug archives.  It’s an easy recipe we love to pull out on crisp, fall days.  Fill up a platter with these luscious scones made with whole wheat flour, seasonal pumpkin purée, and fun fall spices.  They are easy to decorate with swirls of sweet…

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Milky Persian Rice Pudding | Shir Berenj

Published: July 29, 2021 Last Modified: August 2, 2021

Persian Rice Pudding Shir Berenj

Persian desserts are aromatic and unique.  Persian rice pudding, “Shir Berenj” in Farsi, is translated as milk-based rice.  Shir berenj is a simple, homey, comfort dish that is often enjoyed as a cozy winter snack or dessert.  Milky Persian rice pudding calls for modest, simple ingredients – rice, milk, sugar (or honey), rose water, and…

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Persian Nice Cream Bastani

Published: May 25, 2021 Last Modified: July 15, 2022

Persian Bastani Nice Cream Sandwiches

Persian ice cream, Bastani, is traditionally a rich, decadent dessert made with heavy creams, tons of eggs, sugar, saffron, a touch of rose water, and bits of crunchy green pistachio nuts.  Nice cream is made with a base of ripe, frozen bananas and is dairy-free and sugar-free!  It’s easy to whip up as a snack,…

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Healthy Almond Flour Heart Cookies

Published: February 12, 2021 Last Modified: January 7, 2025

healthy almond flour cookies

This recipe is for gluten-free, super soft sugar heart shape healthy almond flour cookies.  We cut down on sugar in the base of these cookies using only a few spoons of brown sugar and a spoon of maple or date syrup.   What better way to show someone you love how much you care than baking…

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Filed Under: Cookies, Dessert, Gluten Free, Healthy Baking, Healthy Snacks

Whole Wheat Cherry Hand Pies

Published: August 7, 2020 Last Modified: September 18, 2022

If you’ve been reading my blog for a while you might be familiar with this fan-favorite recipe for healthy whole wheat cherry hand pies.  Made with an unsweetened, buttery crust, every bite is filled with delicious honey-sweetened black cherries.  They are simple and fun to make and best of all you get a cute mini…

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