Tessa Marwood

Tessa Marwood
Tessa Marwood
Cookies, Muffins & Easy Sweet Bakes

Hundreds of recipes by Tessa Marwood – cookies, muffins, quick breads and frozen treats.

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Tessa Marwood's recipes are almost entirely sweet: cookies for graduation parties and back-to-school lunchboxes, apple and streusel muffins, rhubarb crisps, pecan desserts, and simple homemade ice cream. A handful of breakfast bakes, such as sweet breads and muffins, sit alongside them. Nearly all of her recipes belong to the Dessert category, with a small number in Breakfast.

What sets this profile apart is the range of everyday occasions the recipes are built around. You will find decorated cookies for seasonal celebrations, a spring rhubarb dessert that comes together in under an hour, and a traditional Greek New Year's loaf for those who like to bake something with a story behind it. Each recipe lists clear steps, realistic baking times and oven temperatures, and ingredient substitutions where they help.

Whether you want a quick batch of muffins for the morning or a dessert to bring to a gathering, browse the latest recipes below and pick one that fits the time you have.

Latest recipes:

Boston Indian Pudding with Dark Molasses

Indian Pudding for 8 Servings

4.60 (5 Ratings)

Weekend bakers chasing a classic Indian Pudding will find a long cornmeal soak keeps the custard soft, while molasses turns it deep mahogany.

Vanilla Glazed Apple Muffins with Greek Yogurt

Vanilla Glazed Apple Muffins

5.00 (1 Ratings)

Greek yogurt, oil, and fresh apples make these Vanilla Glazed Apple Muffins tender. Check out the recipe specs for this treat ready in 35 minutes.

Cinnamon-Crusted Apple Snickerdoodle Muffins

Apple Snickerdoodle Muffins

5.00 (1 Ratings)

Use a dual-temperature baking method for these Apple Snickerdoodle Muffins. Includes a scaling table for 6 to 24 muffins and takes 40 minutes total.

Tender Brown Sugar Apple Muffins

Brown Sugar Apple Muffins

4.67 (3 Ratings)

Flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon create these Brown Sugar Apple Muffins. A breakdown of what each ingredient does is included for a 32-minute bake.

Golden Pumpkin Apple Streusel Muffins

Pumpkin Apple Muffins

5.00 (2 Ratings)

Golden bakery-style domes define these Pumpkin Apple Muffins. Check out the guide on how to bake them to ensure a crisp cinnamon top every time.

Spiced Apple Muffins with Warm Spices

Spiced Apple Muffins

4.75 (4 Ratings)

Apply a dry fruit technique for these Spiced Apple Muffins. This guide to the essential ingredients ensures a moist result in 40 minutes total.

Moist Apple Streusel Muffins

Apple Streusel Muffins

4.33 (3 Ratings)

Flat muffins are a common frustration. These Apple Streusel Muffins use a temperature drop for high domes; we include a how to bake these guide.

Crisp Chicago Public School Butter Cookies

CPS Butter Cookies

4.00 (1 Ratings)

Buttery Chicago Public School Butter Cookies. Learn why the creaming matters for the right texture. Ideal for nostalgic afternoon snacks at home.

School Bus Cookies with Maple Syrup

School Bus Cookies

4.33 (3 Ratings)

Many yellow treats lose their shape or rely on dyes. These School Bus Cookies stay square; see the section Why These Cookies Stay Square for bake sale ideas.

No-Stress Pencil Sugar Cookies: School Treats

Pencil Wafer Cookies

5.00 (3 Ratings)

Sugar wafer cookies and melting wafers create these Back to School Pencil Wafer Cookies. See the specs overview for more and finish in 22 minutes.

Failure-Proof BacktoSchool Sugar Cookies

BacktoSchool Sugar Cookies

4.00 (1 Ratings)

Ready in 32 minutes, these BacktoSchool Sugar Cookies are a hit. Our guide on why these stay thick ensures a tender, cloud-like bite every time.

School Day Cereal Cookies in 20 Minutes

School Day Cereal Cookies

4.67 (3 Ratings)

Mix toasted cereal and chocolate for these School Day Cereal Cookies. This guide includes a list of ingredient substitutes and takes 20 minutes total.

Failure-Proof Trail Mix Freezer Cookies

Trail Mix Freezer Cookies

4.83 (6 Ratings)

Many cookies spread too much in the oven. Trail Mix Freezer Cookies avoid this via flash freezing, and our fresh vs frozen comparison table explains why.

TwoBite OneChip Cookies: Buttery Snap

TwoBite OneChip Cookies

5.00 (2 Ratings)

Home bakers needing a treat will love TwoBite OneChip Cookies. The Magic of One Yolk section explains how to get a rich, buttery snap every time.

Pillowy BacktoSchool Sprinkle Sugar Cookies

Sprinkle Sugar Cookies

5.00 (1 Ratings)

Butter, sugar, and vanilla make these BacktoSchool Sprinkle Sugar Cookies. This 26 min recipe includes a guide on what each ingredient does.

Gooey Cafeteria Chocolate Chip Cookies in 23 Minutes

Gooey Cafeteria Cookies

4.00 (2 Ratings)

Want those Gooey Cafeteria Chocolate Chip Cookies at home? Get them with a high brown sugar ratio and a helpful ingredient breakdown for great results.

Precision-Cut Alphabet Sugar Cookies

Alphabet Sugar Cookies

5.00 (1 Ratings)

Includes a method comparison for shape retention. These Alphabet Sugar Cookies are ideal for parents making fun, crunchy treats for their kids to enjoy.

Candy Corn Pretzel Bites in 10 Minutes

Candy Corn Pretzel Bites

4.20 (5 Ratings)

Halloween party hosts will love these Candy Corn Pretzel Bites. This guide includes a clear step by step process for a salty and sweet treat.

Easy Halloween Snack Mix in 5 Minutes

Easy Halloween Snack Mix

5.00 (3 Ratings)

Chex cereal, salted pretzels, and peanuts make this Easy Halloween Snack Mix. This guide includes quick recipe specs for a treat ready in 5 minutes.

Candy Corn Snack Mix in 5 Minutes

Candy Corn Snack Mix

Crunchy and salty Candy Corn Snack Mix. It includes a detailed recipe specs breakdown for effortless planning. Great for your Candy Corn Halloween Treats.

Buttery Candy Corn Krispie Treats

Candy Corn Krispie Treats

4.00 (1 Ratings)

Use a layered cooling method to create these Candy Corn Krispie Treats. Check the recipe specs for this chewy, buttery dessert ready in 23 minutes.

Chocolate Spider Web Pretzels

Spider Web Pretzels

4.00 (1 Ratings)

Halloween party hosts will love these Spider Web Pretzels. Follow the guide on putting the webs together for a salty and sweet holiday treat.

Halloween Monster Cookies in 25 Minutes

Halloween Monster Cookies

3.00 (1 Ratings)

Check the baking specs at a glance for easy planning. These Halloween Monster Cookies are a huge hit for parents making spooky treats with kids.

Pumpkin Fluff Dip with Cream Cheese

Pumpkin Fluff Dip

5.00 (2 Ratings)

Pumpkin Fluff Dip brings a creamy fall flavor to any party. Check out the section on why this mixture works for the ideal consistency. Ready in 5 minutes.

Gooey Halloween Popcorn Balls

Popcorn Balls in 15 Minutes

5.00 (1 Ratings)

Combine popped popcorn, marshmallows, and butter for these Popcorn Balls. Learn why these turn out great in this snack that takes only 15 minutes total.