Old Fashioned Desserts to Get You Through Winter ❄️


Hello Reader,

I don't know about you, but Winter has a way of making me a little nostalgic and crave the desserts I grew up with, the ones that didn’t need trends or fancy garnishes to feel special.

This week, it's all about recipes that get you through the cold: simple, reliable, comforting, and worth every spoonful.

All the chocolate

The most decadent and easy chocolate pudding cake!

Chocolate cookies with a double dose of comfort.

Because pecan pie is not just for the holiday table 😉

Old-fashioned pudding, but in the microwave.

Homemade brownies that never disappoint.

Gooey French dessert cakes everyone loves.

Fruit comfort

A simple 3-ingredient dessert with pantry staples.

Apple bars are easier than pie but just as rewarding!

The berry oat crumble my mother made growing up.

My family's apple cake ❤️

Spiced and easy pear dessert.

The perfect apple casserole for chilly weather.

Pure nostalgia

Another family recipe I make regularly.

I make this Southern bundt cake every year.

The gingerbread loaf of your dreams! 🥰

Make pudding cups and make them butterscotch.

Old-fashioned bread pudding never tasted better.

Can't beat a warm bowl of this easy crisp with 🍏

If you make a recipe from the blog and love it, please rate it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a comment. I sincerely appreciate your feedback.

Paula Montenegro
Founder of Vintage Kitchen Notes.
Avid baker & recipe creator

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I want to encourage people to have fun in the kitchen by sharing easy baking recipes, sweet and savory, from vintage classics to family favorites, with step-by-step instructions.

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