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I'm Jennifer and this is my food blog, Beyond the Butter. I am so glad you're here!

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Creating Beyond the Butter

For years I had this idea to create a baking blog that's centered around the dessert recipes my late Grammy used to make for everyone in the family—recipes that have given me great memories of my childhood and beyond. Her Pennsylvania Dutch Chocolate Funny Cake recipe, for example, is by far my no. 1 favorite!

I could never work up the nerve to start it though because the idea of putting myself out there for the whole virtual world to see was (and still kind of is) a little terrifying to me.

In the summer of 2017, I began to break out of my comfort zone, making desserts for neighborhood picnics and family parties. I was discovering my love for baking and I felt like I was gaining confidence with each dessert I made.

The very best part though—and the main reason I love to bake in general—was hearing how much my friends and family loved what I was baking for them. So in December of 2017, I worked up the nerve to create an Instagram feed and by the end of March 2018, Beyond the Butter was born!

Making new Memories

My personal goal, through creating Beyond the Butter, is to share a variety of delicious dessert recipes with you that have come from or have been inspired by my late Grammy.

They are recipes that are sweet, simple, and fun to make and bring me—and hopefully you and your loved ones—joy and wonderful new memories!

From Sheet Cakes to Cookies, There is Something Here for Everyone!

To get started, here are a few of my personal favorite Beyond the Butter recipes that came from my late Grammy.

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For your weekend (no) baking consideration…Homemade Peppermint Patties! These are a super easy no-bake treat that are perfect for storing in the fridge or freezer to enjoy when it’s just too ridiculously hot out. Like how the last few weeks have been.😆 Find the recipe linked in my bio, stories, or google ‘homemade peppermint patties beyond the butter’.❤️

https://beyondthebutter.com/homemade-peppermint-patties/

#homemadepeppermintpatties #beyondthebutter #homemade #chocolate #peppermint #nobakedessert

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Chocolate Chip Shortbread Cookies!🍪 Because it's national chocolate chip cookie day today, and these babies are a fantastic spin on the classic that will melt in your mouth! And bonus, no chilling is needed for the dough!

Find the recipe linked above in my bio, in my stories, or visit https://beyondthebutter.com/chocolate-chip-shortbread-cookies/

#chocolatechipcookies #beyondthebutter #nationalchocolatechipcookieday #chocolatechips #cookies #cookiesofinstagram

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For your mid-week treat...Chocolate Zucchini Cake! It's rich, slightly fudgy, and paired with a creamy chocolate frosting. If you have an abundance of zucchini from the garden, you'll want to add this heavenly cake to your must-bake list! Find the recipe linked above in my bio and my stories.❤️

https://beyondthebutter.com/chocolate-zucchini-cake-with-chocolate-chips/
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#chocolatecake #chocolatezucchinicake #zucchini #beyondthebutter #cakestagram #chocolate #homemade

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Double Chocolate Mint Brownies…they’re a 10, but you’ll have to let them cool first before cutting into them. Well, maybe not all the way cool.☺️

Recipe (with video) linked above or visit https://beyondthebutter.com/double-chocolate-mint-brownies/ 🤎💚

#brownies #doublechocolatemintbrownies #beyondthebutter #chocolate #fudgybrownies #f52grams #thekitchn #thebakefeed

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One of my all-time favorite breakfast treats...warm and fluffy homemade sticky buns that are slathered in buttery cinnamon sugar and topped with a gooey caramel pecan glaze. They are soooo very, very good! Yields 12.

Find the recipe 🔗 in my bio, in my stories, or visit https://beyondthebutter.com/homemade-sticky-buns-from-scratch/

#stickybuns #beyondthebutter #breakfast #homemadestickybuns #thebakefeed #brunch #thekitchn #f52grams #homemade

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Starting the week and new month with a little Chocolate Peanut Butter Swirl Tart! It's a rich, creamy, no-bake treat that's perfect for when you just feel like giving your oven the day off!💗 Find the recipe linked above and in my stories.

https://beyondthebutter.com/chocolate-peanut-butter-swirl-tart/

#chocolatepeanutbuttertart #tart #beyondthebutter #chocolatepeanutbutter #nobakedessert #chocolate #peanutbutter

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For your weekend baking consideration…my small absolutely delicious Lemon Cream Cheese Pound Cake!🍋💛 Yields 4-6 servings.

Find the recipe linked above or visit https://beyondthebutter.com/small-lemon-cream-cheese-pound-cake/

#creamcheesepoundcake #lemons #lemonpoundcake #beyondthebutter #poundcake #bundtcake #thekitchn #recipeoftheday #smallbatchbaking #bundtstagram #thebakefeed #f52grams #nordicware #dessert

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For all my chocolate lovers out there…small batch chocolate cupcakes! They are absolutely divine.🤎

Find the recipe linked above, in my stories, or check out the ‘small batch’ highlights.

https://beyondthebutter.com/small-batch-chocolate-cupcakes/

#chocolatecupcakes #cupcakes #beyondthebutter #dessert #cupcakestagram #instafood #smallbatch #chocolate

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For your mid-week treat...soft and chewy oatmeal chocolate chip salted caramel cookies. The perfect sweet and salty treat!

Find the recipe 🔗 above in my bio, in my stories, and 'cookies' highlights.

https://beyondthebutter.com/oatmeal-chocolate-chip-salted-caramel-cookies/

#oatmealcookies #beyondthebutter #cookies #cookiesofinstagram #chocolatechipcookies #cookiedough #dessertoftheday

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Mini French Breakfast Puffs! Soft, fluffy muffins dipped in warm melted butter, then coated in a sweet cinnamon sugar. They’re the answer to your breakfast dreams…or brunch…or dessert.☺️

Find the recipe linked above, in my stories, or google ‘French breakfast puffs beyond the butter’.❤️

https://beyondthebutter.com/mini-french-breakfast-puffs/

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Dulce de Leche Ice Cream with Chocolate Covered Pretzels!🍦In partnership with my friends over at @ankarsrumusa, I give you this ultimate summertime treat that combines a homemade custard ice cream base, dulce de leche, and chocolate-covered pretzels!

You've probably seen a few of my reels on here, like my lemon bars, chocolate chip cookies, and peppermint patties where I've used my @ankarsrumusa assistent original mixer—so you already know a little bit about the magic of this wondrous machine and all that it can do.

But now you get to see it along with their ice cream maker attachment which just takes it to a whole new level of culinary creativity! It's simply a fun, easy way to make homemade frozen treats, and I ❤️ it!

Find this NEW BTB recipe linked above in my bio, in my stories, and be sure to check out @Ankarsrumusa!

https://beyondthebutter.com/dulce-de-leche-ice-cream/

#dulcedeleche #icecream #Ankarsrum #beyondthebutter #easyrecipes #f52grams #thebakefeed #dulcedelecheicecream #homemade #chocolatecoveredpretzels #icecreamtime

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For your weekend baking consideration..soft and fluffy S'mores Rolls!😍 Yields 8. Recipe linked above and in my stories.

https://beyondthebutter.com/smores-rolls/

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About Me

My husband, Adam, and I are originally from just outside Philly and now live in Central PA with our two cats—who we adore. We've been here for a little over 7 years now and absolutely love it! We have fantastic neighbors and lots of amazing places to eat and ride our road bikes.

Besides blogging full-time, baking, cycling, and traveling, I'd have to say my one guilty pleasure of all time is watching my stories—the Real Housewives of New York, New Jersey, and Beverly Hills.

Other favorite shows—reruns of Law and Order, The Office, Parks and Rec, and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

I'd Love to Hear From You!

If you're enjoying Beyond the Butter, I'd love to hear from you! What recipes of mine have you made? What recipes would you like to see? Let's hear 'em!

Email me at [email protected] or DM me over on Instagram. You can also find Beyond the Butter over on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest!