Fancy Baked Goods

Breakfast Recipes
Here's all the recipes listed under Fancy Baked Goods along with the comments posted by the breakfast lovers that submitted them.
Berry Good Scones
"This recipe is berry good with seasonal berries, but frozen berries also work well -- particularly blue berries."
8 ounces of berries (whatever is in season), 7 ounces of milk, 1 egg, 1 pound of self-raising flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 3 ounces butter, 3 ounces sugar
Blueberry Breakfast Cake
Blueberry Breakfast Cake
"A favorite coffee cake in our family. It's pretty easy to make and has a really great blueberry muffin kind of flavor."
1 egg, 2/3 cup sugar, 1 1/2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1/3 cup milk, 3 Tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1 cup fresh blueberries, 2 additional Tablespoons sugar
Carrot Cake Coffee Cake
Carrot Cake Coffee Cake
"Carrot cake for breakfast! This coffee cake recipe also includes directions for an optional cream cheese frosting. If desired, you could include raisins in the batter. Just toss a handful in when you fold in the shredded carrot."
1 cup shredded carrots, 1 8-ounce can (or 1 cup) crushed unsweetened pineapple - with juice, 1 egg, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/3 cup orange juice, 3 Tablespoons vegetable or canola oil, 1/2 teaspoon orange zest, 1 and 1/2 cups flour, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking soda, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt
Cherry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
Cherry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
"This coffee cake is great for breakfast, brunch, an afternoon treat or dessert. The creamy cherry filling will have guests asking for second helpings."
1 and 1/2 cups flour, 1 cup uncooked old fashioned or quick oats, 1 cup sugar, 3/4 cup cold butter - cut into pieces, 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 eggs, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, 1/4 teaspoon almond extract, 3/4 cup cherry pie filling, 1/3 cup sliced almonds
Chocolate Chip Scones
Chocolate Chip Scones
"Makes 12 scones. Best when still slightly warm. As good as any bakery I know! Enjoy."
2 and 1/4 cups flour, 1/4 cup whole wheat flour, 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips, 1/2 cup butter - cool and cut into pieces, 1 egg, 1/4 cup + 2 Tablespoons milk, 3 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon salt (omit if using salted butter), heavy cream - about 1/8 to 1/4 cup for brushing
Cinnamon Biscuits
"I got this recipe from a thing called grandma's club and I loved it, so I decided to share it!!!"
2 cups sifted all purpose flour, 1 Tablespoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 vegetable oil, 3/4 cup buttermilk, 1 stick butter, 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Cinnamon Breakfast Rolls
"Great for the holidays! Makes a lot of delicious cinnamon rolls. Feel free to replace the pecans with chopped walnuts if you like those better."
1 (18.25-ounce) package white or yellow cake mix, 5 1/4 cups flour, 2 (1/4-ounce) envelopes active dry yeast, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 1/2 cups warm water (105 degrees to 115 degrees), 1/2 cup sugar, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1/2 cup butter or margarine-divided and melted, 1/2 cup raisins-divided, 3/4 cup chopped pecans - divided, 1 cup powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon Bun Pie
"A sticky sweet treat with no meat you can't beat."
1 17-ounce package of refrigerated flaky biscuits (8 biscuits worth), 3/4 cup plus 2 Tablespoons butter (about 1 and 3/4 sticks)-- melted, 1 cup chopped pecans, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 Tablespoon ground cinnamon
Cinnamon Bun Scones
Cinnamon Bun Scones
"This is a slight variation of a recipe from Quaker. This makes roundish scones as opposed to the triangular kind."
2 cups flour, 1 cup quick or old fashioned Quaker Oats - uncooked, 3/4 cup milk, 1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans, 1/4 cup plus 2 additional Tablespoons of granulated sugar, 1 egg, 8 Tablespoons (1 stick) butter or margarine -- chilled and cut into 1/4-inch pieces, 1 Tablespoon baking powder, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/4 teaspoon salt, For The Glaze: 3/4 cup powdered sugar, 4 teaspoons orange juice or milk
Cinnamon Crunch Muffins
"Gently folding some of the topping mixture into the batter creates little pockets of sweet cinnamon crunch in the muffins."
2 cups cake flour, 1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup heavy cream, 1/4 cup milk, 1 egg, 4 Tablespoons butter, 3/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon, For Crunch Topping: 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans, 2/3 cups brown sugar, 1/2 cup flour, 4 Tablespoons butter, 1 Tablespoon cinnamon
Coconut Cream Muffins
"Golden brown coconut on top make these muffins extra special."
1 and 3/4 cup flour, 1 cup coconut cream, 1 cup shredded coconut, 3/4 cup chopped pineapple, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 3 Tablespoons butter, 1 Tablespoon dark rum, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 2 drops vanilla extract
Cranberry Bliss Bars -- a la Starbucks
Cranberry Bliss Bars -- a la Starbucks
"User reviews for this popular recipe have been very good. Hope you enjoy them! Please be sure to read the additional comments on this one."
For Cake Base: 2 sticks margarine (or butter if you want to indulge), 1 and 1/4 cups brown sugar, 3 eggs, 1 teaspoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 and 1/2 cups flour, 1/4 cup minced dried cranberries, 1/4 cup Lindt or Perugina or other quality white chocolate - coarsely chopped, 1/4 cup minced candied ginger, For Frosting: 4 ounce cream cheese, 1 and 1/2 cups powdered sugar, 2 Tablespoons butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, For Garnish: 2 Tablespoons minced dried cranberries, 1/3 cup white chocolate chips (e.g. Ghiradelli or Guittard) -- melted
Cranberry Christmas Bars
Cranberry Christmas Bars
"I love the baked goods at Starbucks, but it's so much cheaper to make something similar (and maybe better) at home. These bars will remind you of cheesecake, but with a cookie crunch."
2 cups flour, 1 and 1/2 cups uncooked quick cooking oats, 3/4 cups plus and additional 1 Tablespoon firmly packed brown sugar - divided, 1 cup softened butter, 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk, 1/4 cup lemon juice, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 Tablespoon cornstarch, 1 16-ounce can whole berry cranberry sauce
Cranberry-Orange Scones
"A good go-to recipe for an elegant yet simple scone. Batter can be made a couple an in advance and frozen. Just allow batter to return bake to return temperature before baking."
1 and 3/4 cups white whole wheat flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3 Tablespoon sugar, 2 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon allspice, 5 Tablespoon butter, zest of 1 orange, 1/2 cup dried cranberries, 1 egg, 1/3 cup half & half, 1 Tablespoon orange juice, 1 additional egg, additional sugar for garnish (coarse sparkling sugar if available)
Croissants
"This recipe makes 48 rolls. It takes a long time to make, but the croissants are very good."
1 1/2 cups butter or margarine, 1/3 cup all purpose flour, 2 packages active dry yeast, 1/2 cup warm water (110-115 degrees), 3/4 cup milk, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 egg, 3 3/4 to 4 1/4 cups flour, 1 egg yolk, 1 tablespoon milk
Dark Chocolate Ginger Spice Muffins
"In these muffins, chocolate blends with spices like ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg to create a unique and delicious flavor. Use a good quality chocolate for best results."
2-1/2 cups flour, 1/4 cup cocoa, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 3/4 cup hot water, 1 cup molasses, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground ginger or 1/2 teaspoon fresh grated ginger, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves, 1/4 cup unsweetened applesauce, 1/4 cup canola oil, 2 eggs, 2-3 oz. dark chocolate
Date-Pecan Breakfast Rolls with Maple Butter
"These dense rolls start with a sponge that needs 24 hours to develop its yeasty yet slightly tangy flavor. Freeze the rolls for up to a month; thaw completely, and reheat in foil at 375 degrees for 15 minutes or until warm."
1 package dry yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons), 1 cup warm water (100 to 110 degrees), 3 cups flour - divided, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 cup dates, 1/3 cup chopped pecans - toasted, cooking spray, 1/3 cup butter, 1/3 cup maple syrup
Deluxe Pumpkin Coffee Cake
Deluxe Pumpkin Coffee Cake
"It's deluxe because it has a sweet, rich pumpkin cake, a cinnamon and pecan streusel topping and a maple vanilla glaze!"
3 eggs, 1 and 1/2 cups canned pumpkin, 3/4 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup butter and cooled, 1 6-ounce container vanilla yogurt or 1/2 cup sour cream, 2 Tablespoons milk, 2 and 1/2 cups flour, 2 and 1/4 teaspoons baking powder, 2 and 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, 1/2 teaspoon salt (omit if using salted butter), For The Cinnamon Pecan Streusel Topping: 1/4 cup flour, 2 Tablespoons quick cooking oats, 2/3 cup brown sugar packed, 1/3 cup chopped pecans, 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, 1/4 cup butter, For The Maple Vanilla Glaze: 3 Tablespoons butter, 1 and 1/3 cup powdered sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon maple extract, 2 Tablespoon milk
Double Chocolate Scones
Double Chocolate Scones
"Beautiful taste and beautiful appearance. Your friends will ask you who your professional baker is."
3/4 cup mini chocolate chips, 1/4 cup white chocolate chips, 1 teaspoon orange zest, 3 cups flour, 1/4 cup sugar, 4 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup butter or margarine, 3 eggs, 1/2 cup milk
Easy Chocolate Almond Biscotti
"If you like your biscotti a little less crunchy - bake for 8-10 minutes on each side."
3/4 cup blanched whole almonds -toasted and chopped coarsely, 2/3 cup granulated white sugar, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 3/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1/8 teaspoon salt, 1 3/4 cups flour, 4 ounces semi-sweet or bittersweet chocolate morsels (1/3 bag)
Easy Oatmeal Date Scones
Easy Oatmeal Date Scones
"You can make these scones in the oven or on a griddle. I've included directions for both ways. It's an easy recipe. I hope you like it."
3/4 cup milk, 1 egg, 3 tablespoons light brown sugar, 1 tablespoon vanilla, 2 1/4 cups cake flour (AP flour is okay if you don't have cake flour), 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter-cut into bits, 1/2 cup chopped pitted dates, 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
Fig and Goat Cheese Tart
Fig and Goat Cheese Tart
"Serves 4-6 for breakfast or brunch!"
1 Pie crust (refrigerated store bought), 1 Red onion, 1 Tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt, 1 Tablespoons fig jam, 6 Black Mission figs (fresh - not dried), 4 oz. Goat soft goat cheese, 1 Tablespoon honey, 2 Sprigs of fresh thyme
Fresh Cranberry Layered Coffee Cake
"This coffee cake does well made a day ahead of time, stored at room temperature in a cake stand or covered with foil. I like to warm it slightly before serving if made ahead."
2 cups fresh or thawed frozen cranberries (8 oz), 1 3/4 cups granulated sugar, 2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter-softened, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 cup whole milk (or low fat if desired)
Fruited Buttermilk Scones
"This is simply a must try. Better than anything at a commercial coffee shop!!"
2 cup whole wheat pastry flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 cup butter - cut into pieces, 4 Tablespoons maple syrup, 1 peach or nectarine, 1/2 teaspoon grated orange peel, 1/2 cup buttermilk, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Maple Buttercream Muffins
Maple Buttercream Muffins
"Maple muffins with maple buttercream filling. Double the maple equals double the deliciousness."
1 and 1/2 cups flour, 1 and 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/4 cup quick cooking or Old Fashioned oats, 2 Tablespoons white sugar, 1 egg, 1/4 cup buttermilk, 1/4 cup plain or vanilla yogurt, 2/3 cup pure maple syrup, 1/4 cup salted butter and cooled, For The Filling: 1/2 cup (1 stick) salted butter, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1/2 cup pure maple syrup, 1 teaspoon vanilla
Peanut Butter Banana Streusel Muffins
Peanut Butter Banana Streusel Muffins
"The peanut butter adds a nutty deliciousness and the streusel topping makes your homemade muffin seem like a $3.00 coffeehouse muffin."
1 cup flour, 3/4 cup quick cooking oats, 1 Tablespoon baking powder, 1/3 cup packed brown sugar, 3/4 cup milk, 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1/2 cup mashed ripe banana (2 over-ripe bananas), 1 egg, 1/4 cup butter and cooled, 2 Tablespoons vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/3 cup mini-chocolate chips, Streusel Topping: 1/3 cup flour, 1/4 cup butter (melted), 1/4 cup packed brown sugar, 2 Tablespoons quick cooking oats
Pumpkin Biscotti
Pumpkin Biscotti
"GREAT holiday treat OR gift! So wonderful to serve with coffee as a simple breakfast treat!"
3 and 1/2 cups flour, 1 and 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice*, 1/2 cup pumpkin puree, 2 eggs, 1 Tablespoon vanilla extract, 2 Tablespoons butter or margarine, 1 and 1/4 cups coarsely chopped nuts - (pecans/almonds/walnuts work well), cooking spray, 4 ounces white or dark chocolate
Raspberry White Chocolate Buttermilk Muffins
Raspberry White Chocolate Buttermilk Muffins
"Raspberries and white chocolate were meant to be together. Add the distinctive flavors of buttermilk and lemon and you get a muffin that will make your morning."
2 cups flour, 3/4 cup buttermilk, 2/3 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter, 1 egg, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, zest of one lemon, 1 teaspoon vanilla, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 cup fresh raspberries, 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, turbinado sugar - for topping
Raspberry-Filled Cinnamon Rolls
"This recipe by Julie Hamilton of Northampton, Pennsylvania took 3rd place in the the "Bake For The Cure" competition at the 2007 Allentown, Pennsylvania State Fair."
For The Rolls: one 1/4-ounce package Fleishmann's dry active yeast, 1 cup warm milk, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/3 cup butter- melted, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 eggs, 4 cups flour, For The Filling: 1 cup packed brown sugar, 2 Tablespoons cinnamon, 1/3 cup butter, raspberry pie filling - prepackaged, For The Icing: 1/2 cup butter, 1 and 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 2 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract, 1/8 teaspoon salt, red food-grade coloring gel
Squash Scones
"Great breakfast treat or mid-day snack - especially around Thanksgiving when squash is in season."
6 ounces butternut squash (peeled and cubed), 8 ounces self-rising flour, 2 tablespoons baking powder, 1 heaping teaspoon ground ginger, 4 tablespoons unsalted butter-cut into cubes, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
Walnut Muffins
Walnut Muffins
"If you love walnuts, this is the muffin for you. Nothing too fancy - just a nice, rich vanilla cake base to support the star of the recipe... the humble, wonderful walnut."
1/2 cup walnut oil, 2/3 cup whole milk, 1 egg plus 1 yolk, 3/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract, 1 and 1/2 cups flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 3/4 teaspoon salt, 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts (1/4 lb) - toasted, additional halved walnuts for garnish
Walnut Muffins With Coffee Icing
Walnut Muffins With Coffee Icing
"Deliciouso! The raisins are optional. Everybody raves about the icing which could be used over pretty much any muffin you'd want to make."
FOR THE MUFFINS: 3/4 cup quick-cooking oats, 1/4 cup warm water, 1 and 1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup sugar, 1 and 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 2 egg yolks + 1 whole egg, 1/2 cup milk, 1/3 cup canola oil, 2 Tablespoons butter, 1/4 cup raisins, 1/2 cup walnut pieces - toasted, FOR THE ICING: 1 and 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 4 Tablespoons butter, 1 and 1/2 Tablespoons milk, 1 Tablespoon instant coffee granules, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract