Melting Moments
Delightful little biscuits, rolled in coconut and topped with a cherry. Melting moments can also be made with oats or crushed cornflakes, if coconut isn’t your thing. Another day, another classic recipe. When it comes to baking, it’s easy to get swept up in the many recipes on the internet, but I’m slowly learning that […]
Kinder Egg Brownies
Delicious brownies, made with yummy Kinder chocolate. Kinder Egg Brownies combine two childhood favourites for the perfect sweet treat. They’re a literal obsession in our house. Requested every day after nursery as a ‘special treat’, the number one choice of Easter Egg this year and even the most-viewed videos on YouTube. I just can’t seem to […]
Easter Rice Crispy Squares
When it comes to Easter Baking, there are few things that can beat a Hot Cross Bun, but due to their ease to make, tray bakes are a good competitor. Last year we shared our Maltesers Slice recipe with an Easter twist, and this year we’ve done it again with these Easter themed Rice Crispies Squares. Of […]
Jam Tarts
Here at Baking with Granny, we are big fans of simple, classic recipes. The kind that, well, your Granny would have made! The best thing about these kinds of recipes is that they are generally easy enough to try baking with kids, while also being delicious. And Jam Tarts fit within this niche perfectly! The observant […]
The Best Vanilla Cupcakes
Vanilla cupcakes – the classic that every person loves! So incredibly easy to bake and so incredibly easy to eat. These vanilla cupcakes are truly the best vanilla cupcakes you will ever taste and it all comes down to one secret ingredient which you probably wouldn’t expect to find in your cupcakes… There has been […]
Triple Chocolate Brownies
Rich, chewy Triple Chocolate Brownies, made with all the favourites – dark, milk & white chocolate. The only brownie recipe you’ll ever need. When it comes to the perfect brownies, I’m a bit of a snob. Only the richest, fudgiest, cavity-inducing ones will do. Lucky for you, I decided to take on the mission of […]
Toasted Teacakes
When it comes to bread and yeast-inclusive recipes, I feel like I’ve a long way to go towards mastering them. I have recently been pestering Granny to assist in a Yeast Masterclass post, with all the ins and outs of her baking-brain so you (& me!) too can perfect the perfect rise. For now, though, […]
Black Bun
Traditional Black Bun, perfect for first footing on Hogmanay and New Year’s Day in Scotland. Happy Hogmanay! For those of you outwith Scotland, Hogmanay is our version of New Year’s. The origins of the term ‘Hogmanay’ are at best uncertain, but it isn’t without its traditions. Torch-light processions, singing Auld Lang Syne, street parties and […]
Puff Pastry Mince Pies
It’s impossible to escape them at this time of year, but if there’s one person who will never turn them down, it’s Papa! He’ll eat mince pies of any description, but his most favourite kind are puff pastry mince pies. And because I’m the most amazing daughter in the world (& the most modest too!) […]
Chocolate Fudge Brownies in a Jar
What can I say about these Chocolate Fudge Brownies in a Jar other than they are a guaranteed crowd pleaser! And if you are looking for a last-minute stocking filler or a fail-proof Secret Santa gift, then look no further. Best of all, the ingredients, when combined, make what Granny has called “the best chocolate […]
Caramac Cupcakes
It’s no secret that I like to combine some of my everyday favourites into cupcakes (Irn Bru cupcakes are our most popular recipe!), and these Caramac Cupcakes are no exception. Sweet and creamy, with the unmistakable caramel flavour! Things have been a little quiet here of late, but with Christmas just around the corner, it was […]
Chocolate Caramel Cupcakes
The other half laughs at me; I apparently go through phases when it comes to chocolate. I have a handful of favourites, which I alternate between, usually focusing on each one for a couple of months before moving on to the next. January through April it will be Mini Eggs, the rest of the year […]
Strawberry Shortcakes
What do you do after you go strawberry picking on one of the few sunny days of the year? Bake, of course! Last weekend, we decided to take the boys to one of the local Strawberry farms, and to say they enjoyed themselves was an understatement! David (our strawberry-obsessed 2-year-old) in particular looked like he’d […]
Lemon Cupcakes
Here comes the sun, doo doo doo doo… Unless you, too, are in Scotland. Then you might be blessed with the sun in the morning, but it’s likely you’ll still get rain in the afternoon. That’s not to say that you can’t still embrace some summer baking like these zesty little Lemon Cupcakes! I remember […]
Fruit Slice (Fly Cemetery)
Fruit Slice – also known as “Fly Cemetery” – is a deliciously rich pastry traybake, filled with a generous amount of spiced currants. Can you guess where it gets its somewhat unappetizing pet name? There’s something about us Scots and our love of questionable foods. Haggis is the obvious one (love it), Lorne sausage, macaroni […]
Oatcakes
We’re big fans of oats in our house. From the daily porridge requests each morning, to endlessly trying to perfect flapjack (which I will finally share when I eventually do!), we just can’t get enough of those little super-grains. If there’s one oat classic that always feels a little bit special to me, it is […]
Jammy Dodgers
Who doesn’t love a little Jammy Dodger? Melt-in-the-mouth biscuit, sandwiched together with sticky jam, and of course, the iconic little heart in the middle. If you don’t enjoy a Jammy Dodger then I’m afraid we can’t be friends. How could anyone who doesn’t enjoy a Jammy Dodger possibly be trusted? There’s something quite nostalgic about […]
Chocolate Chip Hot Cross Buns
Little known fact for you…I did music as a Standard Grade at school. In fact, it was one of my favourite subjects. I was never really that great at playing music but I loved the theory side of things. One tune I did master on the keyboard, however, is Hot Cross Buns, even if everyone […]
Easter Maltesers Slice
When I first asked Granny to share her Maltesers Slice recipe with me, she rattled it off the top of her head without a second thought. This is another one of her recipes that has been well and truly perfected, to the point she knows it straight from memory. Just like Granny’s Fudge Slice recipe, […]
Fudge Slice
Easy, scrummy tray bake recipe, using the classic Cadbury’s fudge fingers. Fudge Slice is a real family favourite. If there’s one kind of recipe that no one can fail at, it’s a tray bake! Deceivingly named as the majority of them don’t require any baking, tray bakes are the perfect way to impress people with […]
Spring Fairy Cakes
I don’t know about you, but we’re well & truly over winter! Don’t get me wrong, I much prefer the colder seasons to the heat of summer, but my perfect weather can be described as “freezing cold with the sun in the sky,” – certainly not the rain, sleet, snow & the gale force winds […]
Drop Scones (Scotch Pancakes)
A favourite on Pancake Day, or on any day of the year. Drop Scones (aka. Scotch Pancakes) are delicious little pancakes that are easy to make and even easier to devour! If there’s one type of baking I feel I’ve mastered, it’s pancakes! I’ve even joked about writing my own recipe book solely of different […]
Rainbow Cookies
Stress & mess aside, I really do love baking with The Boys. John, in particular, loves nothing more than putting on his apron & chef’s hat and getting his hands floury. It doesn’t actually matter what you tell him we’re making, he will always tell people he’s been “making biscuits!” But as far as recipes […]
Easy Cinnamon Swirls
In an ideal world, I’d eat pastry for breakfast every day. Although, if anyone from my work is reading this, they’ll likely tell you that I have a pain au chocolat most mornings… But let’s just ignore that unhealthy little habit for a moment and concentrate on how amazing these little Easy Cinnamon Swirls are. […]
Tunnocks Teacake Cupcakes
When I think of Tunnocks Teacakes, I think of Still Game. In particular, the one where Jack & Victor share some Tunnocks Teacakes and criticise one another on either being the type of person who rolls their teacake wrapper into a perfect little ball or the type of person who has to flatten the wrapper […]
Scottish Shortbread
If there’s one smell that takes me back to growing up in the home that housed Granny’s baking, it is shortbread. Alongside her Empire Biscuits, Shortbread is one of the recipes that Granny is best known for. Delightfully Scottish, these sweet buttery biscuits are what dreams are made of. And let me tell you, Granny […]
Irn Bru Cupcakes
You know when you get an idea in your head and you just can’t let it go? Well, Irn Bru Cupcakes were my most recent obsessive idea! For whatever reason, I set myself a mission to turn Scotland’s number 1 soft drink into something I could bake & enjoy. And let me tell you, it […]
Empire Biscuits
A real Scottish favourite. Empire biscuits (sometimes known as German biscuits) are lovely little biscuits, filled with delicious jam, and topped with sweet icing & a jelly tot or glacé cherry. If there’s one recipe that people always ask for from Granny, it’s her Empire Biscuit one! These little gems are so simple & so […]
White Chocolate & Cranberry Fudge
For the past few years, I’ve made up little hampers full of handmade foods for friends & family. From chutney & jam to biscuits & cakes, each year I’m always on the lookout for tasty new ideas to add to our homemade gifts. Alongside Great Granny Coconut Ice I wanted to add another form of […]
Stained Glass Christmas Biscuits
I’ve always wanted to try making stained glass biscuits, and the festive season seemed like the perfect opportunity to indulge my inner child. So, drum roll please for these Stained Glass Christmas Biscuits! Granny used to have an array of recipe books which I remember flicking through as a child. In fact, I’m pretty sure […]
Terry’s Chocolate Orange Cupcakes
It’s acceptable to start getting excited about Christmas now, right? Well, how about a Christmas-style recipe that can be enjoyed all year round – that’s definitely ok, yeah? Ok, good. Here I present to you the moistest cupcakes in the best flavour combination you could ever hope for: Terry’s Chocolate Orange cupcakes! Although not strictly […]
Melted Snowman Biscuits
For someone as much of a perfectionist as I am, I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t find baking with toddlers especially easy! So when it comes to recipes, I’m always on the lookout for something easy but fun, and these Melted Snowman biscuits tick both boxes. If you are a user of […]
Gingerbread Cupcakes
Festive spiced little cakes, topped with cinnamon caramel buttercream. Gingerbread Cupcakes are the perfect little Christmas treat for bake sales, secret Santas and enjoying with an eggnog or hot chocolate. There’s something about gingerbread that screams Christmas to me. I think it’s a combination of the nostalgia around gingerbread houses and the warm, spicy scent […]
Scottish Coconut Ice
A classic no-bake sweetie that has stood the test of time, this traditional Coconut Ice is sweet, chewy, and oh-so-pretty in pink. Just a few simple ingredients and no faff – perfect for gifting, bake sales, or as a nostalgic treat. There are two things I think of when I think of my own Granny: […]
