Comments for The Vanilla Bean Blog

Comment on Pan-Banging Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies by Joy

Joy — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 22:20:54 +0000

Let me count the times I have made these cookies and others. I don’t know how this works out but usually I make the cookies and I’m the only one in the house eating them. Honestly, I for Mental balls and put them in the freezer or the refrigerator, thaw them out a little bit, and then put them on the pan and proceed to bake..

Comment on Pecan Streusel Pear Tart by Kelly

Kelly — Fri, 30 Oct 2026 03:23:58 +0000

This was wonderful!! My husband said it looked like a restaurant quality dessert. I only used half of the topping, so I am ready for a second tart. Thank you.

Comment on Chewy Lemon Sugar Cookies by Nikki

Nikki — Wed, 28 Oct 2026 22:34:27 +0000

The texture and flavor of these cookies are amazing. A favorite recipe for sure.

Comment on Banana Bread Bars with Fudge Buttercream by Jessie Ann

Jessie Ann — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 23:52:22 +0000

Hi Sarah, this looks yummy! I always have sour cream in my fridge, but not buttermilk. Ok to sub do you think…?

Comment on Pecan Streusel Pear Tart by Ana of Florida

Ana of Florida — Mon, 26 Oct 2026 00:18:47 +0000

This was excellent! Made exactly as written. Served with vanilla ice cream

Comment on Un-Chocolate Chip Cookies by Diane

Diane — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 20:33:22 +0000

Just made these exactly to the recipe and put in the freezer for 20 minutes. These all turned out golden brown with perfect bottoms but they all turned out flat. Very flat. This is disappointing as my husband said they will turn hard when cooled and won’t eat them

Comment on Creamy Pumpkin Streusel Coffee Cakes by Sheryl

Sheryl — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:49:51 +0000

This recipe sounds great! I cannot use Maple Syrup. Is there a substitute for that or can I just leave it out?

Comment on Banana Bread Bars with Fudge Buttercream by Sarah Kieffer

Sarah Kieffer — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:16:21 +0000

In reply to Debbie. Yes!

Comment on Banana Bread Bars with Fudge Buttercream by Sarah Kieffer

Sarah Kieffer — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:16:14 +0000

In reply to Greg. Light - unless I note that it is dark!

Comment on Banana Bread Bars with Fudge Buttercream by Sarah Kieffer

Sarah Kieffer — Sun, 25 Oct 2026 12:15:58 +0000

In reply to Karen Himle. So glad you enjoyed them! You can keep on the counter or refrigerate.