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Grandpa Aaron
@flour-sugar.bsky.social
Baker. Blogger. Grandpa. Storyteller. Husband. ๐ŸŒˆ๐Ÿ’™โœŠ๐Ÿป
๐ŸŒŽ Portland, OR

Find my recipes, stories and more (and join the mailing list for updates) at
https://www.flour-sugar.com
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Hi there!

Iโ€™m Aaron (Grandpa in some circles), and I live with my husband Hugh (Grandfather) in Portland, Oregon.

I bake ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿผโ€๐Ÿณ, a lot...
to further endear myself to my grandchildren,
as a creative outlet,
to express my โค๏ธ language,
and because it is the best self-care I have found.

www.flour-sugar.com
Anyone else who can't hardly wait for Halloween?!? ๐Ÿ‘ป I adapted my cutout cookie recipe with BLACK COCOA, and the result was TO DIE FOR! Happy Haunting!

๐Ÿ’› Find this and more of my recipes + stories + inspiration at www.flour-sugar.com.
#cookieparty #bakingsky #homebaking #kingarthurbaking
September 15, 2025 at 5:32 PM
If I do say so myself, the addition of olive oil and a bit of sour cream to my spicy + cozy PUMPKIN BREAD makes it too good to only bake in the fall!

๐Ÿ’› Find this and more of my recipes + stories + inspiration at www.flour-sugar.com.
#bakingsky #homebaking #kingarthurbaking
September 15, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Two-bite chewy chocolate cookies elevated with a kick of cinnamon and hint of cayenne pepper. ๐ŸŒถ Itโ€™s like MEXICAN HOT COCOA on a crisp fall afternoon โ€” perfecto!

๐Ÿ’› Find this and more of my recipes + stories + inspiration at www.flour-sugar.com.
#cookieparty #bakingsky #homebaking #kingarthurbaking
September 15, 2025 at 5:18 PM
When I baked my first apple pie ever, I added an otherwise-humble classic crisp topping. It was magic โ€” and such a hit Iโ€™ve never bothered to do one with a top crust. ๐ŸŽ

๐Ÿ’› Find this and more of my recipes + stories + inspiration at www.flour-sugar.com.
#bakingsky #homebaking #kingarthurbaking
September 15, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Are cinnamon and nutmeg everywhereโ€ฆor is that just my house? ๐Ÿ These AUTUMN SPICE CUTOUT COOKIES make me want a cup of tea, a fuzzy throw and a good book.

๐Ÿ’› Find this and more of my recipes + stories + inspiration at www.flour-sugar.com.
#cookieparty #bakingsky #homebaking #kingarthurbaking
September 15, 2025 at 5:04 PM
After a quest to create perfect SPICED PUMPKIN SUGAR COOKIES, I've done it! Tender and chewy with crispy edges, ample spice, and YUMMY depth of pumpkin flavor! ๐ŸŽƒ

๐Ÿ’› Find this and more of my recipes + stories + inspiration at www.flour-sugar.com.
#cookieparty #bakingsky #homebaking #kingarthurbaking
September 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM
HA! What can I say? I got several fancy chocolate bars from a friend (a while ago now), and I think I'm going to have to chop them up into brownies or cookies if they're ever going to get eaten.
June 26, 2025 at 10:42 PM
This candy-bar-inspired brownie conjures both childhood memories of trick-or-treating and a longing for ocean breezes. Rich, fudgy and packed full of mix-ins, it's been a HUGE hit (even with self-proclaimed coconut haters). #cookieparty #bakingsky #recipes

๐Ÿ’› Get the recipe at www.flour-sugar.com.
Sometimes You Feel Like a Nut Brownies โ€” flour+sugar
Soft, chewy dark chocolate brownies chock-full of almonds and coconut sure to inspire a little JOY!
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June 25, 2025 at 5:09 PM
When a dear friend (and regular beneficiary of your baking habit) gets a Celiac diagnosis, (crushing as it seems) you adapt. These rough-looking little gems are so decadent they donโ€™t feel like a compromise in any way. #cookieparty

๐Ÿ’› You'll find the recipe and story on my blog www.flour-sugar.com.
Chocolate + Peanut Butter (Flourless) Cookies โ€” flour+sugar
A rich and fudgy, super-nutty super-chocolatey (and totally gluten-free) cookie.
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June 21, 2025 at 3:11 PM
With summer fast approaching, tropical flavors seem appropriate (and in our home, chocolate is appropriate anytime). Itโ€™s hard to know which I like better, the coconut/macadamia crust or the rum & coconut-laced chocolate cream filling. Enjoy! ๐Ÿฅฅ #bakingsky

๐Ÿ’› Get the recipe at www.flour-sugar.com.
Halemaumau Pie โ€” flour+sugar
Classic with an island twist โ€” luscious chocolate cream pie, flavored with coconut and a hint of rum.
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June 18, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Endorphins and serotonin and dopamine, oh my! If ever there was a time for chocolate, dear ones, โ€˜tis now. And my decadently fluffy, moist, oh-my-GOD cake (one bowl!) is a good place to start.
๐Ÿ’› Get the recipe and more on my blog www.flour-sugar.com.
#bakingsky #recipe #dessert
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Chocolate-Loverโ€™s Cake + Buttercream Frosting โ€” flour+sugar
A decadently fluffy, moist, flavor-packed, oh-my-GOD cake recipe with pantry staple ingredients and easy-breezy instructions โ€” one bowl, friends!
www.flour-sugar.com
June 4, 2025 at 7:42 PM
I LOVE pistachio โ€” it's my default ice cream flavor choice, why I prefer Turkish baklava to Greek, why I believe chocolate chips on cannoli is just wrong, and why I think pistachio-crusted anything is brilliant. And why I can't stop eating these cookies! #cookieparty #bakingsky

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Pistachio Sugar Cookies โ€” flour+sugar
These delightful little gems have the texture of a snickerdoodle, a rich, nutty sweetness, and A LOT of pistachio flavor โ€” no extract or artificially flavored pudding mix needed.
www.flour-sugar.com
June 2, 2025 at 11:26 PM
To me, these taste like spring. Sweet and creamy white chocolate buttercream atop bright, tart and fluffy ๐Ÿ‹ cupcakes. Enjoy!

๐Ÿ’› Get the recipe and learn more about its inspiration on my blog www.flour-sugar.com.

#bakingsky #homebaking #cupcakes
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Triple Lemon Cupcakes + White Chocolate Buttercream โ€” flour+sugar
To me, these taste like spring. The sweet and creamy white chocolate buttercream frosting is a lovely complement to these bright, tart and fluffy cupcakes.
www.flour-sugar.com
May 28, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Ready to let the week go? These rich and tender chocolate cupcakes with a billowy (yet deeply flavored) peanut butter frosting are sure to make you feel like a kid again. #bakingsky

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Chocolate Cupcakes + Fluffy Peanut Butter Frosting โ€” flour+sugar
Rich chocolate and tender cupcakes with a billowy (yet deeply flavored) frosting sure to make you feel like a kid again.
www.flour-sugar.com
May 23, 2025 at 7:47 PM
As the sun shines brightly in what has been another rain-drenched Portland week, I'm dreaming of strolling the Seaside boardwalk, picnics, and lounging poolside. One bite of this tart lemon and sharp-sweet strawberry and you will too. #cookieparty #bakingsky

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Strawberry Lemonade Sugar Cookies โ€” flour+sugar
A delightful blend of tangy strawberry and tart lemon that evokes summer picnics and amusement parks.
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April 9, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Feeling a little nuts these days? Why not embrace it? IMHO, there's no better way to do that than these fudgy, peanut-packed brownies with a generous layer of peanut-butter-chocolate icing. And NO EGGS NEEDED! #brownies #bakingsky #vegan

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Vegan Goodbar Brownies โ€” flour+sugar
Fudgy peanut-studded brownies topped with a luscious milk-chocolate & peanut butter ganache (and more peanuts) so tasty, even your non-vegans will love โ€˜em!
www.flour-sugar.com
April 7, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Nothing says spring like bright citrus flavors, so I figured why reserve them for just the icing? These cutout cookies instantly became one of my all-time favorites. And the classic Peeps colors and little eyes make me smile every time. Happy Easter! #cookieparty

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Spring Zing Cutout Cookies โ€” flour+sugar
Citrusy and soft butter cookies perfect for springโ€ฆor any time of year, really!
www.flour-sugar.com
April 3, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Hi there!

Iโ€™m Aaron (Grandpa in some circles), and I live with my husband Hugh (Grandfather) in Portland, Oregon.

I bake ๐Ÿ‘จ๐Ÿผโ€๐Ÿณ, a lot...
to further endear myself to my grandchildren,
as a creative outlet,
to express my โค๏ธ language,
and because it is the best self-care I have found.

www.flour-sugar.com
January 29, 2025 at 6:30 PM