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Robby's Baking Therapy

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Robby’s Baking Therapy 🧁✨ Baking is for everybirdy! I share low-cost, therapeutic recipes using food bank staples to show that peace in the kitchen doesn’t require a big budget. The Mission: 💻 I currently create everything on my phone! I’m fundrais...
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Welcome

Hey, Everybirdy! Welcome to Robby’s Baking Therapy, where I’ve been sharing budget-friendly recipes since 2019. This journey is all about finding peace in the kitchen using food bank staples and simple ingredients. I hope these recipes bring as much ...

 
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Hey, everybirdy. Welcome to Robby’s Baking Therapy. Where you can recipe everywhere from almonds to zucchinis. All of these recipes are budget-friendly and food bank friendly , with tips. Feel free to join the flock. It is free to subscribe.
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Winterfest Baking

This was my first series in Robby's Baking Therapy. If you are ever in need of a budget-friendly or food bank-friendly baking recipe for the holiday season, this is the perfect section for you.                                                                                                                      If these 28 free recipes helped you, consider a $1 tip to help me reach my laptop goal!"

 
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The recipe that changed Christmas baking for ever. This was the first time that I made this recipe. And every Christmas season after.
Easy Candy Cane Crinkle Cookies
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When someone asks me “what is your favorite cookie?” I always answer with “Chocolate Chip Cookies.” That makes me wonder, what is your favorite cookie? Feel free to click the link and let me know down in the comments. I would love to hear from you.
The Famous “Toolhuse” Chocolate Chip Cookies
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This is the perfect combination of Cinnamon and cream cheese. Let me know what you think on my site.
Soft & Gooey Cinnamon Cream Cheese Cookies
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Who doesn't love putting there thumb in a warm cookie? There is just something so satisifying with it.
The Best Classic Thumbprint Cookies
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I love the name of this recipe. No matter how many times I look at my list of recipes, this one is up there in the greats. Feel free to check it out for yourself.
When’s Payday!?! Pound Cake: A Study in Kitchen Zen
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These 3-ingredient cookies are great for when the budget is tight but the sweet tooth is there.
The Ultimate 3-Ingredient Scotch Shortbread: A Simple Baking Therapy Recipe
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A newer addition to the Christmas cookie table at my house. Once you make pizzelles yourself at home. You will wonder why you didn't make them before.
Traditional Italian Pizzelles: A Lesson in Baking Therapy and Connection
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Do you have to bake for a big crowd? Do you want A LOT of cookies? If you answered yes, to any or all of these questions than this Sugar Cookie recipe is perfect for you. It only makes 75-100 Cookies.
The Ultimate No-Chill Sugar Cookies: A Robby’s Baking Therapy Classic
 
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Cake Mix Cookies are a great way to get rid of that one lone cake mix thats been sitting in pantry. Behind everything, you see it and realize you want to do something with it. Besides a cake.
The 8-Cent Cookie: Easy Confetti Cake Batter Cookies
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Chewy Noels are basically a walnut dessert bar with powdered sugar on top. If you are every able to make this recipe I highly recommend checking it out. (That is if you aren't allergic.)
The $0.45 Chewy Noels
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Mango pie filling was really good. Homemade pie crust makes everything better. If you are one of the people that struggles with pie crust, I made a short 10 page e-book on how to make a pie crust.
Easy Homemade Mango Pie Recipe: A Baking Therapy Guide
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Puppy Chow is one of the things that will forever be up there in my favorite desserts. It's so simple to make and I just love how it tastes.
Easy Homemade Puppy Chow Recipe (A.K.A. Muddy Buddies)
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Robby's Childhood Nostalgia in Cookie Form. My parents would make this for every Christmas class party. And the sigh of relief I would give when I saw her bring in the plate of these.
Peanut Butter Reindeer Cookies: A Budget-Friendly Holiday Classic
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These feel fancy, but they’re really just a hearty hug in cookie form. The tart cranberry and sweet white chocolate are perfect for when you want to feel a little extra without breaking the bank.
White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies: A Thanksgiving Favorite
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Since I was a young girl, this was always served for breakfast. And for the last few years, I have been put in charge of making it.
Heavenly Kruggel: The Ultimate Make-Ahead Christmas Breakfast Casserole
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I love these because they’re hilarious and only take 3 ingredients! It’s the perfect 'low-energy' baking therapy project that always gets a laugh at the holiday party.
Oreo Cookie Coal: The Funniest 3-Ingredient Christmas Treat
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Proof that it doesn't have to be 'Pinterest-perfect' to be delicious. This cake is all about the memory of the bake, not the look of the frosting. Pure kitchen zen.
Why This (Not So Pretty) Carrot Cake is My Favorite Baking Memory
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Cheesecake can be intimidating, but the Instant Pot makes it so much more approachable. It’s a great exercise in patience and mindful baking—and the reward is so worth it.
Easy Instant Pot New York Cheesecake: A Mindful Baking Therapy Recipe
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Literally the easiest thing you’ll make all year. When I’m short on time but want something festive, this is my go-to. It’s simple, sweet, and looks great in a gift bag.
Easy 2-Ingredient White Chocolate Peppermint Bark Recipe
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A little bubbly in the batter! These feel celebratory and light. They’re a fun way to use up a tiny bit of leftover celebration drink in a unique way.
Easy Champagne Cookies Recipe
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The walnuts give this such a nice crunch. It’s a rich, comforting cake that feels like a big warm hug. Perfect for sharing with the 'flock' over tea.
Easy Italian Cream Cheese Cake Recipe with Walnuts 🎂
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These are the ultimate budget-friendly treat. They literally melt in your mouth and only use 4 basic pantry staples. They’re my top pick for a low-stress baking session when I just need to slow down.
Light & Airy Whipped Shortbread Cookies 🍪
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A beautiful twist on a classic! These look so impressive on a plate, but they use simple ingredients you probably already have. It’s a great way to feel fancy without a big grocery bill
Italian Christmas Cookies: The Ultimate Cinnamon Roll Twist 🍪
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Baking these is a total sensory therapy experience—the smell of ginger and cinnamon filling the house is so grounding. A perfect holiday project that focuses on the joy of creating.
Soft & Spiced Gingerbread People 🍪
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The 'pop' of the pomegranate with the smooth chocolate is so satisfying. It’s a great healthy-ish treat for when you need a quick sweet fix.
2-Ingredient Chocolate Pomegranate Clusters 🍫
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These take me right back! Simple, classic sugar cookies that are fun to decorate. They’re proof that the basics are usually the best.
Nostalgic Hashtag Sugar Cookies 💖
 
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For those days when you just want the brownie batter but don't want to turn on the oven. It’s quick, easy, and dangerously good with fruit or crackers.
5-Minute Brownie Batter Dip (Easy Dessert Recipe) 🍫
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My gluten-free friends' favorite! Just 3 staples from the pantry and you’ve got a soft, nutty cookie. It’s the definition of budget-friendly baking therapy
3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies (Easy & Gluten-Free) 🥜
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Pantry Baking

This is my second baking series on my blog. It is always so fun to go back and read what was going on in my life when writing these posts.
 
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I gotta love such a simple recipe. This recipe was so good. 👍
Moist Chocolate Banana Bread (Easy Pantry Essentials) 🍌🍫
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