100 Afternoon Sweets

Another beautiful cookbook from Sarah Kieffer. Full of delicious sounding recipes each with an accompanying hunger-inducing, diet-wrecking photo. In her previous book her recipe for banana bread is the best I’ve ever made so I can’t wait to dive into the recipes in this one. It starts with a chapter on how to use the cookbook including equipment, oven temperatures, etc. then moves on to the recipes that are divided up into type: snack cakes, pies, bars, etc. I can’t wait to make the banana bread bars, milk chocolate swirl brownies, oatmeal fudge bars, and blueberry muffin cake among several others. She gives clear instructions so I think this cookbook will appeal to both novice and experienced bakers. I’d definitely buy a copy for myself or as a gift.

**Thanks to the author and publisher for the e-arc I received via NetGalley in exchange for my honest review.**

I am one who is always searching for easy and delicious desert recipes. This book has many, my favorite that I will be making soon is the Cheater Croissant Dough, croissant are a delicacy that I found making intimidating so I’ve never even tried. But this recipe feels right for a croissant making newbie like me.

Warning: Do not read this on an empty stomach!! You will immediately want to make every single delicious looking sweet. All 100 of them! I can't wait to start baking. If you've got a sweet tooth, this one's for you! Don't say I didn't warn you!

I really enjoyed seeing all of the different recipes! I appreciate the range of flavors of the recipes as well. Looking forward to making these for my family and friends.

I have an unrelenting sweet tooth, so I was excited to read this cookbook!

The book is divided into an introductory section with cooking and ingredient tips and then into seven categories of recipes. Most recipes are 9-12 servings, but the author includes a ‘For a Crowd’ section with up to 24 servings. I wish there were estimates on cooking times for each recipe, but the author, Sarah Kieffer, includes all of the weights for each ingredient, which I love since that is my preferred way to measure for baking. The first recipe section is ‘One-Bowl Bakes’ which is mainly snacking cakes. I would say that that section had the fewest recipes that appealed to me because I am not much of a cake person. The ‘Brownies, Blondies and Bars’ was my favorite section, with at least six recipes I immediately added to my to-bake list. The ' Pie Bakes’ were creative and had some unique ideas; I think they would be great for baking for guests or to take to dinners with friends. I was surprised to find the ‘Extras’ section so useful. I will be referring to this section often!

I received an advanced copy of this book through Net Galley.

Sarah Kieffer's 100 Afternoon Sweets is a delightful addition to her series of baking books, offering 100 irresistible recipes to satisfy your sweet tooth. The book is filled with over 120 beautiful photographs, along with helpful how tos for doughs, shaping, and flavor variations, making it accessible for bakers of all levels.
Her recipes are reliable, delicious, and sure to impress. Whether you're an experienced baker or just starting out, this book is a must have for your collection.

100 Cookies was such a hit - I was thrilled to see that Sarah would be releasing yet another cookbook. Love that each recipe has a corresponding photo - such a great component to a cookbook. Looking forward to making so many of the recipes from the one bowl & brownies/bars sections! Can't wait to add 100 Afternoon Sweets to my growing collection of Sarah's fabulous cookbooks.

(This ARC was provided by the publisher via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you so much!)

Love the idea of an “afternoon sweet” ✨

The recipe typography and photos were simple and stylized wonderfully.

Here are some of the recipes I dog-eared to try immediately:

🤍 Raspberry Poppy Seed Cake
🤍 Passion Fruit S’mores Pie
🤍 Pumpkin Caramel Ice Cream Cake
🤍 Kitchen Sink Crispy Treats
🤍 Giant Pop Tart (!!!)

The music to bake to playlist was a super cute touch, too!

This cookbook is pure gold! My daughter was home sick so we made the giant pop tarts and they were a hit! I love the way the cookbook is displayed and organized as well. This made it easy to find exactly what I was feeling like making. I appreciated the gorgeous photos as I am definitely a visual baker.
This is a must buy and I am so thankful to have gotten the chance to try it!

Literally just a super solid baking cookbook. Great recipes, great information, and super cute aesthetic. This made me want to go back and look at Sarah Kieffer's other recipes.

Another delightful book of fantastic recipes by Sarah Kieffer! This lovely read is chock full of delicious bakes and mouthwatering photos, making it tough to decide what to start with. I love how the book is organized and accessible - one pan recipes, enough for a crowd, weekend projects… just awesome. Now, as someone who enjoys savory bakes, that’s the one thing missing for me that I think 100 Morning Bakes included, but maybe Sarah’s next book will feature more? Fingers crossed. Thanks so much to the author/baker, Chronicle Books, and NetGalley for the opportunity!

Another favorite from Sarah Kieffer!! This might be the best one yet. Every recipe is so well done and I can't wait to try them. The "no bake" and "one bowl" chapters will be so fun to work through with my toddler! This is a beautiful and well thought out book that would make a great gift for any baker during the holidays.

I can't wait to add the physical copy to my collection. Thank you to NetGalley and Chronicle Books for the ARC in exchange for my honest review. It felt like Christmas seeing this appear on my app!

100 Afternoon Sweets focuses on sweets of all kinds for all occasions.

The Sections are
One-Bowl Bakes
Brownies, Blondies, and Bars
Pie Bakes
No Bakes
For a Crowd
Weekend Projects
Beginnings and Ends
Extras

Each recipe has a little blurb about the recipe, servings, ingredients, directions, and a picture of the recipe. Recipes include U.S. measurements and measurements in weight.

There are sooooo many good recipes. I don’t even think I can chose a favorite from each section.

Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I first discovered Sarah Kieffer in 2020 when, like everyone else, I was stuck at home and decided to do some baking. Thus, I made my way through her book, 100 Cookies, trying a new cookie recipe every week or so. Needless to say I became very popular with my family and neighbors, and my baking skills improved as well. Then in 2021, she released Baking for the Holidays, which was a winner as well. Just as with her previous two books, 100 Afternoon Sweets is full of delicious recipes, accompanied by gorgeous pictures and detailed but not overly complicated directions. I also appreciate that each recipe has a little story behind why Sarah loves it. I received an advanced digital copy of this in exchange for my honest review, and I can't wait to buy my own copy this Fall to add to my ever growing Sarah Kieffer collection.

How do bakers keep coming up with new ideas? One of Sarah Kieffer's baking books is already on my cookbook shelf. I'm gonna need a bigger shelf. There was a lot of great recipes in this book, although I felt that it could have used more, just seemed a bit short. As always with Kieffer's books, it was easy to read and put to use! I can't wait for the Chocolate Chip Buttermilk Cake! I thank NetGalley and Chronicle Books for the advance read and the few extra pounds!

Wow! This is exactly what I was hoping for!

I love bar cookies and I tried out a lot of recipes over the last decade. Often when I open a new baking book I see a majority of recipes I already tried but this little book here really surprised me! There were so many recipes I need to try immediately like the Banana Bread Brownies and the Passion Fruit Slice!

Of course there are also staples and introductions to baking for less experienced bakers so this book truly has it all!

I’ll definitely get myself a copy of this gem when it’s released!!

A big thanks to NetGalley and the publisher Chronicle Books for giving me the opportunity to read an advance copy in exchange for an honest review.

One word: YUM!

Omg all of these recipes sound delicious and many seem very easy to make! I have followed Sarah for years on social media and cannot wait to make these!

Who can resist a book with a title like this one? Everyone would love a sweet afternoon snack - kids coming home from school, a mid-afternoon break at work, or a sweet with tea or coffee for a stay at home person! Chapter titles are 1. One-Bowl Bakes, for batter cakes, 2. Brownies, Blondies and Bars, 3. Pie Bakes, 4. No Bakes, 5. For a Crowd, 6. Weekend Projects, 7. Beginnings and Ends, and 8. Extras. Measurements are provided in American Units, Metric Units and by weight. Temperatures are in F and C.

In reading the Introduction, I even learned a few new tricks, and I've been baking at home for a very long time.

Beautifully photographed, Lucious looking snacks fill this book. I may just have to try all the brownie and blondie recipes. I never thought of using toasted sesame oil and sesame seeds in a blondie, but I love them so I'm ready to try that recipe. But I'm planning to bake the Brown Butter Banana Blondies first!

My mouth watered at the pies, which aren't your grandmother's pies at all. Mmm. Chocolate Irish Cream Mousse Pie! No Bakes includes recipes for many ice cream cakes and other treats. The book has 304 pages of great ideas. I think you'll find any number of snack or desserts that you'll love.

The recipes were easy to follow with staple ingredients. I think for beginner bakers or folks who dont have a lot of time this cookbook could be a good reference. You will need to convert to ounces.

Review coming soon!

Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the ARC.

Opinions are mine.

Just looking at the cover made me hungry, the book is very well written, there are step by step explanations on how to prepare delicious desserts, and it also explains in detail the various steps to prepare some basic recipes, useful for many desserts.

I loved reading all of the recipes in this cookbook! I learned so many new ones that I was previously unfamiliar with/had never heard of before. Everything looks so delicious based on the photos included in this cookbook by the author. I cannot wait to try out some of the recipes in this book. I like that the author separated her various recipes into a number of categories such as "one bowl bakes," "brownies, blondies, and bars," and "no bakes." This made it a lot easier to peruse the recipes in the cookbook and find the specific recipe I was looking for.

Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Beautifully photographed recipe book for bakers and anyone that loves dessert.
The instructions were clear and concise and I'd rate this book in between Beginner and Intermediate in level with enough recipes to keep any baker, new or experienced, happy.
Favorites I intend to add to my own list of baked yummies include the Smokey Butterscotch Cream Pie and the Sunken Chocolate Cake. Cannot wait to flex these gorgeous treats in my kitchen or at the next family gathering.
The only off note to the book was that it was somewhat difficult to read in ebook form. This is definitely a book you will want a physical copy of.

I already own a Sarah Kieffer sweets book and this is a great addition to that for the complete set. With that said, I do feel like you really don't need both (some recipes are carry overs from the cookie book) but there are definitely plenty of new ones to offset that. I will probably skip a physical copy, but as with her first book the recipes are amazing and super easy to follow. Baking is no easy task but Sarah takes the fear away!

I have the other two books in this series. This one doesn't disappoint and I have tried several of the recipes. What I like best is that the recipes are easy to follow. I highly recommend this book.