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Our Reader's Favorite Recipes of 2021

By Chris Scheuer | Updated on January 2, 2022

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The most popular recipes of 2021, according to our readers! Did your favorites make the list? 

Looking back on 2021 and it sure was filled with delicious recipes! These are the most popular new recipes of the year according to you, our readers.

One Bowl Buttermilk Bran Muffins

Lots of cookies and baked goods, an easy jelly you can make year-round and one of our favorite soups ever are on the list. Did your favorite make it? Check it out and let us know in the comments. And if you haven't tried these recipes, add them to your to-make list!

 

Vertical picture of lemon raspberry scones on a white cake stand

These heavenly, melt-in-your-mouth Lemon Raspberry Scones are not only ridiculously delicious, they're also ridiculously easy and come together so quickly!

 

Vertical picture of One Bowl Buttermilk Bran Muffins on a white cake stand

Super moist and delicious, these super easy One-Bowl Honey-Glazed Bran Muffins roll out of the oven with rounded, bakery-style, tops!

 

Vertical photo of stacks of Crispy Chewy Carolina Coconut Cookies on blue and white patterned napkins with cups and a bottle of milk in the background.

As the name says, these Crispy, Chewy Carolina Coconut Cookies have moist chewy interiors, crisp buttery edges and lots of fabulous coconut flavor for a delicious sweet indulgence!

 

Vertical photo of a loaf of No Knead Pull-Apart Brioche Bread with a jar of raspberry jam and a dish of fresh butter in the background.

No one would guess that this beautiful, buttery, incredibly delicious Pull-Apart Brioche Bread is super easy to make with just one bowl and no mixer!

 

Overhead picture of Avgolemono in a dutch oven garnished with lemons

This Avgolemono, a lemony Greek chicken pasta soup is healthy and hearty (lots of satisfying protein), creamy (no cream!) and so delicious!

 

Vertical photo of a batch of Copycat Crumbl Sugar Cookies on a jade colored marble pedestal presentation plate.

These one-bowl, no-mixer, Copycat Crumbl Sugar Cookies taste like a soft, sweet, melt-in-your-mouth, pink cloud!. The recipe comes together with just one bowl and no mixer and we're including an adorable free printable label, as these cookies are wonderful for gifting.

 

Vertical photo of a batch of Crumbl Chocolate Chip Cookies on a blue and white platter with glasses of milk in the background.

Everyone who tries these Copycat Crumbl Chocolate Chip Cookies flips with the first bite! They're sweet and chewy inside with a crisp outer shell and lots of melt-in-your-mouth milk chocolate chips.

 

Vertical overhead picture of Caramel Buttermilk Sheet Cake in a pan and cut into slices

With just one bowl and a whisk, you can put together this FABULOUS Caramel Buttermilk Sheet Cake. The melt-in-your-mouth caramel icing is as easy as the cake!

 

Vertical picture of French Almond Cloud Cookies on a pink cake stand with flowers in a vase

These one-bowl, no-mixer, gluten-free French Almond Cookies (aka Almond Cloud Cookies) are light as a feather, with a crisp meringue exterior and chewy, moist almond-y interior!

 

Overhead picture of easy blackberry jelly in a glass jar

This Easy Blackberry Jelly recipe yields delicious, shimmering clear jelly that's perfect for toast, scones, biscuits, bagels, crumpets, etc. with a super simple technique!

 

Thought for the day:

So do not fear, for I am with you;
do not be dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you and help you;
I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Isaiah 41:10

What we're listening to for inspiration:

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6 Comments

  1. Came here looking for a recipe adapted from and attributed to your site (pumpkin cranberry gourmet crackers on Recipe Tin Eats. Thank you for what looks like a great recipe - Trader Joe’s always sells out this item fast!
    May I suggest you reduce the number of ads/videos that intrude on your content, if possible? It’s really unpleasant and detracts from a reader’s experience.
    Thank you!

    1. Hello Loonchick, Hope you enjoy the crackers. We love them!
      Regarding the ads, it would be great if we didn't have to have any, however, it's the way we pay the expenses of running a website, purchase expensive equipment, groceries, etc, pay our employees and offer well-tested recipes to our readers for free.

  2. I sooo love your recipes & dip into them often .
    But…there is always a but! Out of the ten most popular recipes of the year. Only 2 are savoury!
    Come on World. We need to be Healthy!
    Make a New Years resolution. Think Healthy.
    Toni Trainor.
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    1. I noticed that too, Toni! There are plenty of healthy recipes on the blog as well. Stay tuned for our favorite recipes of the year 🙂

  3. The French Almond Cookies were a hit at my house. Although we are not living gluten free, we have a dear friend that is. I made these
    cookies to gift her for Christmas and she just raved over them. Also, my husband and official taste tester declared them delicious as well. Thanks for all the great recipes you share - they are always reliably easy and tasty - and especially for the gluten free ones that allow me to treat not only my dear friend but my Pastor's wife as well.