It’s Day 12—the final day of the Procrastibaking Advent Calendar—and we’re ending our countdown with one last batch of holiday magic! 🎄🍪 This throwback segment from season 7, features another entry in our Christmas Cookie Collection: Luisa bakes bright, citrusy blood orange olive oil cookies, while Rachel gets festive (and fancy!) with embossed gingerbread. The perfect sweet send-off just two days before Christmas!
It’s Day 10 of the Procrastibaking Advent Calendar—and this one’s a full-sized, brand-new episode! Rachel and Luisa continue their Around the World – Christmas segment with international holiday sweets: Luisa bakes Orahnjača, a beloved Croatian walnut roll, while Rachel makes Norwegian Mint Balls. Then it’s time for Meaning to Make, where they finally tackle bakes they’ve been meaning to try—Rachel goes for Chocolate Gingerbread, and Luisa makes stunning edible chocolate pinecones. Passport optional, sweet tooth required!
It’s Day 9 of the Procrastibaking Advent Calendar! 🎄🍪 Today we’re rewinding back to the Season 7 premiere, where Rachel and Luisa debut their Christmas Cookie Collection segment. Because why wait until December to bake spirits bright, year round? For the very first entry in the series, Rachel makes festive stained glass cookies, while Luisa whips up swirled Christmas cookies. It’s the kickoff to a season full of merry mix-ins, holiday classics, and cookie goals!
It’s Day 8 of the Procrastibaking Advent Calendar! Today’s mini episode is another special clip from our Procrastibaking Christmas Party livestream. This time featuring guest Carrie from Cookbook Divas! Carrie joins Rachel and Luisa to review holiday baking cookbooks, share what makes a Christmas cookbook truly worth baking from, and help you find the perfect festive inspiration for your own kitchen. Cozy up and get ready to add a few titles to your holiday wish list!
It’s Day 7 of the Procrastibaking Advent Calendar, and today we’re heading to the North Pole. By way of the movies! In this Dessert and a Movie segment from Season 3, Rachel and Luisa take on the ultimate challenge: recreating Buddy the Elf’s infamous syrup-covered spaghetti… but as an actually edible cookie.
Pop Tarts? Check.
M&Ms? Check.
Maple syrup? Of course!
Grab your candy, candy canes, candy corn, and syrup. It’s time to cookie-fy a Christmas classic!
It’s Day 6 of the Procrastibaking Advent Calendar, and today it’s Luisa’s turn to take us down memory lane. In this heartfelt mini episode from our archives, Luisa shares her Christmas baking origin story, reminiscing about decorating sugar cookies as a kid and how she’s continued the tradition with loved ones ever since.
It’s Day 5 of the Procrastibaking Advent Calendar, and today we’re handing over the mic! 🎙️🎄 In this special throwback from our mini Procrastibaking Takeover series, guest host Mara Webster shares her favorite Christmas baking memories and reflects on the importance of giving back during the holiday season.
It’s a cozy, thoughtful interlude filled with holiday spirit, and a reminder that the sweetest traditions are the ones we share.
It’s Day 4 of the Procrastibaking Advent Calendar, and today we’re getting nostalgic. In this sweet throwback from a past bonus mini episode, Rachel shares one of her favorite childhood holiday memories: baking Buckeyes with her family.
It’s a short and heartfelt moment that reminds us all why holiday baking is about more than just the treats. It’s about the traditions that stick.
In this episode, Rachel and Luisa take their holiday baking global with the debut of their new segment: Around the World – Christmas! Luisa makes a rich and cozy Malva Pudding from South Africa, while Rachel bakes a spiced Cornish Fairing from the UK. Then it’s time for another round of Would You Rather?, where the baking dares get festive—Rachel tackles a layered Choco-Flan, and Luisa takes on an elegant mousse cake. It’s a world tour of Christmas treats with a side of challenge!
It’s Day 2 of the Procrastibaking Advent Calendar, and we’re thinking inside the (cookie) box!
This bite-sized episode features a 3-minute clip from our Procrastibaking Christmas Party livestream, where Rachel shares her favorite tips for creating a stunning holiday cookie box. Whether you’re delivering it by hand or mailing it to a faraway friend, her ideas will help you stack, pack, and snack in style.
Because nothing says ‘I love you’ like a box full of butter and joy.
Welcome to Day 1 of the Procrastibaking Advent Calendar! We’re counting down to Christmas with 12 days of Christmas content—a special collection of festive episodes and throwback segments to keep your spirits (and ovens) warm all season long.
We’re kicking things off with a cozy throwback to Season 1, where Rachel and Luisa are joined by Rachel’s sister, Mara, to share essential tips for shipping baked goods without turning them into a pile of sugar-dusted rubble. It may not be a Christmas segment per se, but if you’re mailing cookies to loved ones this season, you’ll want these tips on your nice list!
In this episode, things get fiery and a little fluffy in the debut of our new segment, Play with Pyro! Rachel’s Drunken Monkey Bites take a marshmallow-y turn, earning the new name "Drunken Rachel Bites." Meanwhile, Luisa brings the heat with a silky Banana Crème Brûlée. Then it’s on to our next new segment, Make Mine a Mini, where classic desserts get a tiny twist. Luisa goes savory with mini apple, bacon, and caramelized onion pies, while Rachel keeps it sweet with mini pecan pumpkin pies. Big flavor, small bakes, and a whole lot of fun!
It’s the Season 7 finale, and we’re going out with a sweet challenge! In this episode’s Would You Rather? segment, Rachel and Luisa push each other outside their baking comfort zones. Luisa takes on a playful cake with Play-Doh-inspired frosting, while Rachel bakes a unique chocolate plum upside-down cake. Plus, they wrap up the Christmas Cookie Collection series with one final batch of festive treats: orange cardamom cookies from Rachel and raspberry swirl meringues from Luisa. It’s a flavorful finish to a delicious season!
In this episode, Rachel and Luisa return to the Procrastibaking Book Club for another trip through B. Dylan Hollis’ Baking Yesteryear. Luisa whips up the decadently named "Food for the Gods" from 1909, while Rachel bakes the retro-tastic "PB King Cake." Then it’s back From the Bookstacks for more deep dives into cookbook margins, headnotes, and blog comments—including a surprising (and romantic!) origin story behind baking powder. Sweet nostalgia, curious crumbs, and vintage bakes await!
In this Replay episode, we’re revisiting some of our favorite Dessert and a Movie moments! Start in the Hogwarts kitchens with a classic Treacle Tart, then brace yourself for one of the most infamous desserts in sitcom history: Rachel Green’s beef-filled trifle from Friends. Finally, journey to Middle-earth for a bite of Lembas Bread from The Lord of the Rings. It’s a magical, hilarious, and slightly horrifying journey through pop culture’s sweetest (and strangest) bakes!
In this episode, it’s back to the Procrastibaking Book Club as Rachel and Luisa continue their delicious journey through B. Dylan Hollis’ Baking Yesteryear. Rachel bakes a Johnny Continental Cake from the 1920s, while Luisa takes on a groovy Avocado Pie from the 1960s. Then, in a new round of Would You Rather?, both take on macarons—Luisa nails some Hello Kitty cuties, while Rachel… runs into a macaron mishap!
In this Replay episode, we’re hitting the road—again! Join us as we revisit some of our favorite Bake Around the U.S. Road Trip segments from Season 3, featuring unforgettable bakes inspired by Alaska, South Carolina, and Hawaii. From snowy sweets to tropical treats, it’s a flavorful cross-country adventure you won’t want to miss!
In this episode, it’s time for another round of Sweetarts! Rachel and Luisa get creative in the kitchen with bakes that balance sweet and tart flavors—Luisa makes zesty coconut lemon bars, while Rachel whips up a tropical coconut cream pie with passion fruit and meringue. Plus, the holiday spirit continues with a brand-new entry in their Christmas cookie series. Get ready for bold flavors, festive vibes, and plenty of baking inspiration!
In this episode, we’re Baking with the Stars—and this time, the star is none other than Snoop Dogg. Rachel and Luisa whip up his indulgent Gimme S’mores Pie from his cookbook From Crook to Cook. Then, Luisa sits down for a sweet and inspiring chat with Ethan and Elsa, the young founders of E ’n’ E Snacks, a company dedicated to making allergen-free treats that don’t skimp on flavor. It’s an episode full of heart, heat, and hella good bakes!