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Matcha S’mores Cookie Bars

April 7, 2025 by Christina Leave a Comment

I hold up a square matcha bar with white chocolate chips, melted marshmallow, and graham cracker pieces, with more bars in the background.

Sometimes, you get an idea in your head that just has to happen. Even if that idea involves mashing together two things that normally don’t hang out. Like, say, the earthy, vibrant notes of matcha with the campfire s’mores. Hear me out, these Matcha S’mores Bars are amazing! I’m a big matcha lover, so, I’m always looking for ways […]

Filed Under: All recipes, Bars, Desserts, Matcha Series Tagged With: asian, bars, matcha, s'mores

Black Sesame Peanut Butter Cookies

April 4, 2025 by Christina Leave a Comment

A black sesame peanut butter cookie, broken in half, rests on a white marble surface with a stack of whole cookies behind it.

Think about it: peanut butter, with its creamy, roasted nuttiness. And then black sesame, with its earthy, toasty depth. They just make sense together! I’ve been experimenting with black sesame paste for a while now (I am a little obsessed, I admit), and pairing it with peanut butter creates something truly so delicious: chewy black […]

Filed Under: All recipes, Cookies, Desserts Tagged With: asian, black sesame, cookies, peanut butter

Matcha Scones

March 25, 2025 by Christina Leave a Comment

Triangular green matcha scones with white icing drizzle are scattered on a white counter, with a stack in the foreground and more on a tray.

If you’re anything like me, you probably think scones are one of those things that sound a lot more complicated than they actually are. I mean, flaky layers, rich buttery flavour. But honestly, these matcha scones with vanilla glaze are so straightforward, you’ll wonder why you ever bought them from a bakery. They’re soft, tender, and just […]

Filed Under: All recipes, Desserts, Matcha Series, Scones Tagged With: asian, matcha, scones

Ube Cookie Tres Leches

March 17, 2025 by Christina Leave a Comment

A square slice of ube tres leches on a white plate, with purple cake, white cream, and crushed cookies on top. A fork has removed a bite.

Who doesn’t love tres leches?! How about an Ube Oreo Tres Leches Cake!! This cake holds a special place in my baking heart. I have made it so many times, tweaking and testing, and I promise you, you’ll love it. 🙂 I know some tres leches recipes can feel a bit intimidating, but I’ve kept […]

Filed Under: All recipes, Cake, Desserts Tagged With: asian, cake, oreo, ube

Black Sesame Blondies

March 13, 2025 by Christina Leave a Comment

Four square black sesame blondies are stacked on a white plate, with one leaning against the stack. Black sesame seeds are in a small bowl behind them.

Let me just start by saying: these black sesame blondies are so perfect. Seriously. I have been playing around with black sesame for a while now, trying to get that deep, toasty, almost nutty flavour into something chewy. This blondie recipe has a distinct, nutty goodness of black sesame paste swirled right into a rich, […]

Filed Under: All recipes, Bars, Blondies, Desserts Tagged With: asian, black sesame, blondies

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Hi there!

Christina, recipe creator at The Flour Nook

I’m Christina, the recipe creator behind theflournook. Here, you’ll find easy, "not too sweet”, dessert recipes! My goal is to make cooking these delicious recipes fun, with simple, easy to follow steps. Join me in my blogging adventure. :)