We all watched Monica lose her mind trying to find the best chocolate chip cookie recipe 😵‍💫

Phoebe pulled out Nestle Toll House and called it a day, but Monica totally deserved better.

⭐️ THIS ⭐️ recipe is what Monica deserved. And yes, I have the Friends couch tattooed on my arm so know that I don’t make claims like this lightly 😏

Welcome to this side of Instagram where we don’t settle for mediocre chocolate chip cookies. Only THE BEST ✨

I’m Lynn, and I’ve been teaching people on the internet how to bake delicious things for 12 years.

I am known for my chocolate chip cookie recipe, one that produces crisp edges, gooey centers, and converts Toll House diehards left and right 🍪

Comment “recipe” below and I’ll send the link to these life-changing chocolate chip cookies directly to your DMs! 💌#freshaprilflours • https://freshaprilflours.com/classic-chocolate-chip-cookies/

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Okay we’re not going to Paris… BUT I highly suggest flying in through there first. We can talk details after you book your trip 😉

Southern France, April 2027– and you’re invited! Eleven people are already in, and now we’re just waiting for YOU 🥰

We’ll be strolling cobblestone streets, dipping our toes in the Mediterranean, chasing sunsets, eating every croissant and macaron we can find… And my FAVORITE PART?

A PRIVATE BAKING CLASS JUST FOR US! 🤗

If you’ve ever wanted to bake with me, this is your chance!

🗓️ DATES: April 13-18, 2027
📍CITIES: Nice and Aix-en-Provence

What’s included:
🥐 6 days / 5 nights in a 4-star hotel
🥐 5 breakfasts, 2 dinners
🥐 A dedicated local expert guide for the whole trip
🥐 City & activity transfers
🥐 Access to a whole host of activities

What’s on the agenda:
🥐 A guided walking tour of Nice
🥐 A PRIVATE baking workshop (macarons & cream puffs)
🥐 An optional half day trip to Monaco/Monte Carlo/Èze
🥐 Wandering cobblestone streets
🥐 A visit to the beach
🥐 Seeing palaces and other historic buildings
🥐 Local markets
🥐 Artisan boutiques
🥐 Welcome and farewell dinners

The trip is officially CONFIRMED, so all systems go ✅

If you want make sure you get a spot, comment “interested” and I’ll send you a link to reserve your spot 💌 https://trovatrip.com/trip/europe/france/france-with-lynn-april-apr-2027

#trovatrip #southernfrance #france #frenchriviera ...

No churn ice cream was a whole vibe back in 2015, but you know what? It really earned its keep, IMO.

And you know what I love most about them? Not having to make space in my freezer for my ice cream maker or having to remember 24 hours ahead of time to bring it up from the basement in the first place 🙃

This easy, no churn ice cream is swirled with ribbons of peanut butter throughout a creamy vanilla base– no ice cream maker required.

Comment “recipe” below and I’ll send the link to this peanut butter ripple ice cream directly to your DMs! 💌#freshaprilflours • https://freshaprilflours.com/peanut-butter-ripple-ice-cream/

#peanutbutter #icecream #homemadeicecream #nochurnicecream ...

You can stop looking for your go-to summer bake, because it’s THIS.

Seriously.

These bars are made from two layers of graham cookie bars filled with a thick and gooey layer of marshmallow creme and creamy milk chocolate chips. They’re soft, chewy, and full of all the gooeyness you love from traditional s’mores 🍫🔥

Comment “recipe” below and I’ll send the link to these s’mores barsdirectly to your DMs! 💌#freshaprilflours • https://freshaprilflours.com/smores-chewy-cookie-bars/

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I meannnnn… 🥐

Moms, send this to your partners 👀

Partners, save this for mom 🫶🏼

No but really, I’m heading to Southern France in April 2027, and you’re invited! We already have 11 other people on the list, and now we’re just waiting for YOU to book your spot 🥰

We’ll be strolling cobblestone streets, dipping our toes in the Mediterranean Sea, enjoying gorgeous sunsets, eating every croissant and macaron we can find, and my FAVORITE PART?

A PRIVATE BAKING CLASS JUST FOR US! 🤗

If you’ve ever wanted to bake with me, this is your chance!

🗓️ DATES: April 13-18, 2027
📍CITIES: Nice and Aix-en-Provence

What’s included:
🥐 6 days / 5 nights in a 4-star hotel
🥐 5 breakfasts, 2 dinners
🥐 A dedicated local expert guide for the whole trip
🥐 City & activity transfers
🥐 Access to a whole host of activities

What’s on the agenda:
🥐 A guided walking tour of Nice
🥐 A PRIVATE baking workshop (macarons & cream puffs)
🥐 An optional half day trip to Monaco/Monte Carlo/Èze
🥐 Wandering cobblestone streets
🥐 A visit to the beach
🥐 Seeing palaces and other historic buildings
🥐 Local markets
🥐 Artisan boutiques
🥐 Welcome and farewell dinners

The trip is officially CONFIRMED, so all systems go ✅

If you want make sure you get a spot, comment “interested” and I’ll send you a link to reserve your spot 💌 https://trovatrip.com/trip/europe/france/france-with-lynn-april-apr-2027

#trovatrip #southernfrance #france #frenchriviera ...

These apple cinnamon rolls take the classic base you love and give it an orchard-inspired twist with layers of thinly sliced apples baked right into the gooey cinnamon-sugar filling.

Soft, fluffy, and topped with tangy cream cheese frosting, they’re the perfect mix of cozy flavors and fresh apple sweetness 🍎

And my favorite part? My cinnamon roll recipes are always written to make SIX, so you aren’t stuck with a ton leftover OR you can choose to double the recipe (super simple— adjustments included in the recipe!) to feed a bigger crowd 🙌

Comment “recipe” below and I’ll send the link to these apple cinnamon rolls directly to your DMs! 💌#freshaprilflours • https://freshaprilflours.com/apple-cinnamon-rolls/

#cinnamonroll #applecinnamon #apples #applerecipe ...

Ready for an unforgettable trip of a lifetime with a group of fellow bakers and sweets lovers? 🤗 Because together, we’ll be exploring the coast and countryside of GORGEOUS Southern France! 🥰

🗓️ DATES: April 13-18, 2027
📍CITIES: Nice and Aix-en-Provence

What’s included:
🥐 6 days / 5 nights in a 4-star hotel
🥐 5 breakfasts, 2 dinners
🥐 A dedicated local expert guide for the whole trip
🥐 City & activity transfers�🥐 Access to a whole host of activities

What’s on the agenda:
🥐 A guided walking tour of Nice
🥐 A PRIVATE baking workshop (macarons & cream puffs)
🥐 An optional half day trip to Monaco/Monte Carlo/Èze
🥐 Wandering cobblestone streets
🥐 A visit to the beach
🥐 Seeing palaces and other historic buildings
🥐 Local markets
🥐 Artisan boutiques
🥐 Welcome and farewell dinners

The trip has enough space for 22 travelers, and right now, there are 11 of us signed up for the trip. We’ve got a mix of solo travelers, sisters, friends, and as a whole, we’re really all a bunch of complete strangers agreeing to adventure around France together 🤗

If that sounds like your jam, comment “interested” and I’ll send you a link to reserve your spot 💌 https://trovatrip.com/trip/europe/france/france-with-lynn-april-apr-2027

#trovatrip #france #southernfrance #travel ...

THIS is the cheesecake that makes all other cheesecakes look boring 🥱

Whether you’re looking to celebrate an occasion or make a cheesecake just because, this banana pudding cheesecake is one my FAVORITE recipes on my entire site 🍌

I spent all of 2025 making cheesecakes for my #fafcheesecakeofthemonth series, and this one stood out among them all.

In fact, reader Tommy had this to say:
“This banana cheesecake was absolutely incredible! Needed something new to try with an abundance of bananas and am so glad I found this recipe! Everyone who tried it wanted more. This is a keeper and will be making again (and again) in the warmer months to come. Thank you!”

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Comment “recipe” below and I’ll send the link to banana pudding cheesecake directly to your DMs! 💌#freshaprilflours • https://freshaprilflours.com/banana-pudding-cheesecake/

#cheesecake #banana #bananas ...

Ready for an unforgettable trip of a lifetime with a group of fellow bakers and sweets lovers? 🤗 Because together, we’ll be exploring the coast and countryside of GORGEOUS Southern France! 🥰

🗓️ DATES: April 13-18, 2027
📍CITIES: Nice and Aix-en-Provence

What’s included:
🥐 6 days / 5 nights in a 4-star hotel
🥐 5 breakfasts, 2 dinners
🥐 A dedicated local expert guide for the whole trip
🥐 City & activity transfers�🥐 Access to a whole host of activities

What’s on the agenda:
🥐 A guided walking tour of Nice
🥐 A PRIVATE baking workshop (macarons & cream puffs)
🥐 An optional half day trip to Monaco/Monte Carlo/Èze
🥐 Wandering cobblestone streets
🥐 A visit to the beach
🥐 Seeing palaces and other historic buildings
🥐 Local markets
🥐 Artisan boutiques
🥐 Welcome and farewell dinners

The trip has enough space for 22 travelers, and right now, there are 11 of us signed up for the trip. We’ve got a mix of solo travelers, sisters, friends, and as a whole, we’re really all a bunch of complete strangers agreeing to adventure around France together 🤗

If that sounds like your jam, comment “interested” and I’ll send you a link to reserve your spot 💌 https://trovatrip.com/trip/europe/france/france-with-lynn-april-apr-2027

#trovatrip #france #southernfrance #travel ...

Lemon lovers— this one is for you! 🍋

These pillowy soft lemon sugar cookies are BURSTING with bright citrus flavor, perfectly sweet, and irresistibly chewy. With no chilling required, they come together quickly and melt in your mouth with every bite!

Comment “recipe” below and I’ll send the link to these lemon sugar cookies directly to your DMs! 💌#freshaprilflours • https://freshaprilflours.com/lemon-sugar-cookies/

#lemon #lemoncookies #lemonrecipes #lemons ...

I heard you were looking for the best chocolate chip cookie on the internet 👀🍪

And since REALLY GOOD COOKIES are a non-negotiable over here, I’m here to tell you that you’re in the right spot.

👋🏼 hi! Have we met yet?

I’m Lynn, and I’ve been teaching people on the internet how to bake delicious things for 12 years.

I am known for my chocolate chip cookie recipe, one that produces crisp edges, gooey centers, and converts Toll House diehards left and right 🍪

Comment “recipe” below and I’ll send the link to these life-changing chocolate chip cookies directly to your DMs! 💌#freshaprilflours • https://freshaprilflours.com/classic-chocolate-chip-cookies/

#chocolatechip #chocolatechipcookies #chocolatechipcookie #cookielover ...

Just LOOK at those swirls 🤩

Guess what? You can learn how to make soft, perfectly swirled cinnamon raisin bread that won’t fall apart when you slice it (thanks to my testing where I had many loaves do just that 😭).

This reliable, beginner-friendly recipe expands on basic yeast bread techniques for consistent, bakery-worthy results!

Comment “recipe” below and I’ll send the link to this homemade cinnamon raisin swirl bread directly to your DMs! 💌#freshaprilflours • https://freshaprilflours.com/cinnamon-raisin-bread/

#homemadebread #cinnamonraisin #cinnamonraisinbread #bread ...

It’s familiar yet unexpected, nostalgic yet interesting, and so simple to make buuuuuut impossible to stop eating 🤭

These peanut butter shortbread take everything you love about smooth, creamy peanut butter cookies + buttery, salty shortbread and mash them together into this undeniably irresistible mashup 🥜🧈

Comment “recipe” below and I’ll send the link to this peanut butter shortbread directly to your DMs! 💌#freshaprilflours • https://freshaprilflours.com/peanut-butter-shortbread/

#peanutbutter #shortbread #shortbreadcookies #peanutbuttercookies ...

These no-bake chocolate chip oat bites are a household favorite here! ☺️

They are easy to make, endlessly customizable with any nut or seed butter, and perfect for lunch boxes, after-school snacking, and on-the-go moments the whole family will reach for again and again 🙌🏼

Comment “recipe” below and I’ll send the link to these chocolate chip oat bites directly to your DMs! 💌#freshaprilflours • https://freshaprilflours.com/chocolate-chip-oat-bites/

#snack #snacktime #afterschoolsnack #oats ...

I heard you were looking for the perfect dessert to serve at the next party you’re hosting 🧐

Banana pudding is a TOTALLY underrated dessert choice and I love putting it into individual cups for ease of serving AND eating.

You’re not stuck rescuing a messy spoon from the dish every time, everyone gets all the parts, and no one is left with the saddest last serving that’s just a few Nilla Wafer crumbs and mushed banana 😢

Comment “recipe” below and I’ll send the link to this homemade banana pudding directly to your DMs! 💌#freshaprilflours • https://freshaprilflours.com/banana-pudding/

#bananapudding #bananas #banana #bananarecipes ...

Currently feeding + discarding just so I can make THIS version? Yes. Yes, I am 👍🏼

This is my reader favorite chocolate chip cookie with a sourdough twist BUT the kicker is that we haven’t lost what you love most about them— their crisp edges and chewy centers.

It took some experimenting and tweaking but the result speaks for itself. If you have discard to use, you MUST make these cookies!! 🍪

Comment the word “recipe” below and I’ll send the link to sourdough discard chocolate chip cookies right to your DMs! 💌 #freshaprilflours • https://freshaprilflours.com/sourdough-chocolate-chip-cookies/ 🍪

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There’s nothing like it 😆

🗒️ Here’s what you’l need:
🍊 2-11 ounce cans mandarin oranges, drained
🍍 1-20 ounce can crushed pineapple, drained (as well as you can)
🍒 10 ounces maraschino cherries drained, stems removed, and halved
🤍 1 cup sour cream
🤍 10 ounces mini marshmallows

✅ Here’s what you do:
🥣 Place all of fruit and the sour cream into a large bowl, then stir to combine.�🥄 Add the mini marshmallows and stir to distribute evenly. Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator at least 8 hours, then stir again before serving.

Rather follow a recipe with all my notes and suggestions? 🤔 Comment “recipe” below and I’ll send the link to this ambrosia salad directly to your DMs! 💌#freshaprilflours • https://freshaprilflours.com/ambrosia-salad/

#ambrosia #dessert #sidedish #marshmallows ...

Actual review from reader Brooke:

“This is an unpopular opinion, but chocolate chip cookies are not usually very exciting to me… WOW! The reason I’ve never been that excited about chocolate chip cookies is because I’d never had these before! They are perfectly crispy and chewy and full of chips! 5 stars! Totally recommend! Will certainly be doing this again!”

Her rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

If you think that chocolate chip cookies are nothing special, allow me to change your mind 🍪

Comment “recipe” below and I’ll send the link to these life-changing chocolate chip cookies directly to your DMs! 💌#freshaprilflours • https://freshaprilflours.com/classic-chocolate-chip-cookies/

#chocolatechip #chocolatechipcookies #chocolatechipcookie #cookielover ...

This no chill cookie recipe will be your new favorite EASY cookie that hits every time 😋

Comment “recipe” below and I’ll send the link to these cookies directly to your DMs! 💌 #freshaprilflours • https://freshaprilflours.com/cookies-cream-cookies/

#oreo #oreos #cookies #cookie ...

Grab yourself a jar of espresso powder because we’re adding it to cheesecake, the ganache topping, AND the whipped cream to top it all off ☕️

This is one of the BEST cheesecake recipes on my site, and it’s the perfect addition to a brunch spread: dessert with a little kick! 🤩

Comment “recipe” below and I’ll send the link to this coffee cheesecake directly to your DMs! 💌#freshaprilflours • https://freshaprilflours.com/coffee-cheesecake/

#cheesecake #mothersday #brunch #brunchrecipes ...

Solid trade off, obviously 🥐

No but really, I’m heading to Southern France in April 2027, and you’re invited! We already have 11 other people on the list, and now we’re just waiting for YOU to book your spot 🥰

We’ll be strolling cobblestone streets, dipping our toes in the Mediterranean Sea, enjoying gorgeous sunsets, eating every croissant and macaron we can find, and my FAVORITE PART?

A PRIVATE BAKING CLASS JUST FOR US! 🤗

If you’ve ever wanted to bake with me, this is your chance!

🗓️ DATES: April 13-18, 2027
📍CITIES: Nice and Aix-en-Provence

What’s included:
🥐 6 days / 5 nights in a 4-star hotel
🥐 5 breakfasts, 2 dinners
🥐 A dedicated local expert guide for the whole trip
🥐 City & activity transfers
🥐 Access to a whole host of activities

What’s on the agenda:
🥐 A guided walking tour of Nice
🥐 A PRIVATE baking workshop (macarons & cream puffs)
🥐 An optional half day trip to Monaco/Monte Carlo/Èze
🥐 Wandering cobblestone streets
🥐 A visit to the beach
🥐 Seeing palaces and other historic buildings
🥐 Local markets
🥐 Artisan boutiques
🥐 Welcome and farewell dinners

The trip has OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED with special Early Bird pricing for the first 10 people (save $200!) 🏃‍♂️💨

😮 As of this posting, there is only ONE EARLY BIRD SPOT left!

If you want make sure you get the Early Bird pricing, comment “interested” and I’ll send you a link to reserve your spot 💌 https://trovatrip.com/trip/europe/france/france-with-lynn-april-apr-2027

#trovatrip #southernfrance #france #frenchriviera ...

This is your sign to take my beloved brownie recipe, add walnuts, and slather creamy chocolate frosting on top 🤤

Comment the word “recipe” below and I’ll send the link to my frosted brownies directly to your DMs! 💌 #freshaprilflours • https://freshaprilflours.com/frosted-brownies/

#brownies #brownie #brownierecipe #baking ...

Oops! Wound up in France again for the second time in 6 months 😅😬

No but really, I’m heading back AGAIN in April 2027, and you’re invited! We already have 9 other people on the list, and now we’re just waiting for YOU to book your spot 🥰

We’ll be strolling cobblestone streets, dipping our toes in the Mediterranean Sea, enjoying gorgeous sunsets, eating every croissant and macaron we can find, and my FAVORITE PART?

A PRIVATE BAKING CLASS JUST FOR US! 🤗

If you’ve ever wanted to bake with me, this is your chance!

🗓️ DATES: April 13-18, 2027
📍CITIES: Nice and Aix-en-Provence

What’s included:
🥐 6 days / 5 nights in a 4-star hotel
🥐 5 breakfasts, 2 dinners
🥐 A dedicated local expert guide for the whole trip
🥐 City & activity transfers
🥐 Access to a whole host of activities

What’s on the agenda:
🥐 A guided walking tour of Nice
🥐 A PRIVATE baking workshop (macarons & cream puffs)
🥐 An optional half day trip to Monaco/Monte Carlo/Èze
🥐 Wandering cobblestone streets
🥐 A visit to the beach
🥐 Seeing palaces and other historic buildings
🥐 Local markets
🥐 Artisan boutiques
🥐 Welcome and farewell dinners

The trip has OFFICIALLY LAUNCHED with special Early Bird pricing for the first 10 people (save $200!) 🏃‍♂️💨

😮 As of this posting, there is only ONE EARLY BIRD SPOT left!

If you want make sure you get the Early Bird pricing, comment “interested” and I’ll send you a link to reserve your spot 💌 https://trovatrip.com/trip/europe/france/france-with-lynn-april-apr-2027

#trovatrip #southernfrance #france #frenchriviera ...

These soft, pillowy strawberry cookies are made entirely with real fruit and zero artificial strawberry flavors and are coated in a strawberry-infused sugar for a melt-in-your-mouth burst of flavor in every bite 🍓

Comment “recipe” below and I’ll send the link to these cookies right to your DMs! 💌 #freshaprilflours • https://freshaprilflours.com/strawberry-sugar-cookies/

#strawberry #strawberries #sugarcookie #cookies ...