100 Afternoon Sweets

About this book

From Sarah Kieffer, the beloved baker behind 100 Cookies, 100 Morning Treats, and the popular Vanilla Bean Blog, here are 100 recipes for the most craveable afternoon treats. "Sarah Kieffer embodies Midwestern charm in everything she does, from her award-winning food blog to her famous pan-banging chocolate chip cookies. The recipes in her fifth and latest book, 100 Afternoon Sweets, are full of so many enticing flavors that I could hardly choose what to bake."--Epicurious Sarah Kieffer's pan-banging cookie technique became a viral sensation, leading to her bestselling debut cookbook, 100 Cookies. In 2023, her 100 Morning Treats was named a Best Cookbook of the Year by Epicurious, along with landing on a slew of Best Cookbook lists from Bon Appétit, Forbes, and more. Now, it's time for a new volume dedicated to the joy of afternoon indulgence! From one-bowl snacking cakes to bigger baking projects, here are 100 little treats to help you push past the midday slump, including: Pecan Espresso Bars Roasted Strawberry Cream Pie Kitchen Sink Crispy Treats Peanut Butter and Jelly Cake Straight-Up Yellow Snacking Cake Giant Pop Tart Fig Scones And much more! Filled with more than 120 inspiring photographs, including how-tos for doughs, shaping, and flavor variations, 100 Afternoon Sweets is the third must-have in the trilogy of Kieffer's 100-themed baking books. These sweets are perfect for wherever the afternoon takes you: at the office deep in emails, hungry kiddos coming home after school, or simply a restful Sunday spent lazing on the couch. FROM BESTSELLING BAKER SARAH KIEFFER: The creator of The Vanilla Bean Blog and author of 100 Cookies and 100 Morning Treats returns with 100 craveable recipes designed for the sweet spot between lunch and dinner. 100 TREATS FOR THE AFTERNOON SLUMP: Snacking cakes, brownies, blondies, bars, pies, scones, crispy treats, and more offer plenty of reasons to take a well-earned break. FROM ONE-BOWL BAKES TO WEEKEND PROJECTS: The recipes range from quick, low-fuss sweets to more ambitious creations, giving home bakers options for every mood and skill level. BEAUTIFUL & PRACTICAL: More than 120 photographs, plus helpful guidance on doughs, shaping, and flavor variations, make the book as useful at the counter as it is inspiring to browse. A GREAT GIFT FOR BAKERS & SNACKERS: A natural choice for Sarah Kieffer fans, little-treat enthusiasts, and home bakers of all levels--perfect for birthdays, housewarmings, hostess gifts, Mother's Day, or pairing with the other books in her 100-series collection.