Rolling in Dough, Baking with Heart

Artisanal recipes for pizza dough, cookies, cakes, and more. Family-friendly baking with professional results.

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4-Ingredient Family Fun Holiday Treats

Simple recipes the whole family can make together this holiday season!

Make memories in the kitchen! 🎁

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Peanut Butter Blossoms

• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• Hershey's Kisses

350°F / 175°C - 10 min

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Classic Shortbread

• 1 cup butter
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 2 cups flour
• 1 tsp vanilla

325°F / 165°C - 15 min

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Snowball Cookies

• 1 cup butter
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup chopped pecans

350°F / 175°C - 12 min

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Cake Mix Crinkles

• 1 box cake mix (any)
• 2 eggs
• ⅓ cup oil
• Powdered sugar

350°F / 175°C - 10 min

🎁 Perfect for cookie exchanges, gifts, or just family fun!

Meet the DoughDad

Hi, I'm Anthony Ricci, and welcome to DoughDad! This site is my way of continuing a tradition that started in my mother's kitchen. Growing up in an Italian household, I was surrounded by the incredible aromas of homemade biscotti, pizzelle, and S-cookies that my mom would make for every holiday and family gathering. Those recipes weren't just desserts—they were how our family showed love, celebrated together, and created memories that lasted a lifetime.

Now, as a dad myself, I've taken those cherished Italian traditions and expanded them with my own creations. From perfecting pizza dough recipes that bring the family together on busy weeknights to experimenting with new cookie recipes that make my kids' eyes light up, DoughDad is all about sharing the joy of baking. Every recipe here is tested, loved, and meant to bring happiness to your table—just like my mom's recipes did for ours.

Questions or just want to say hi? Reach me at Anthony@doughdad.com