Another stunner from Sarah Kieffer. I love this collection of cookbooks. The recipes are fun but not overly fussy. We made the Oatmeal Fudge Bars and they were a hit. I'm often looking for something I can make quickly in the afternoon between work and dinner so this is the perfect collection. Not to mention it is beautiful. I love that it matches the other books in the series. Even though I used the ebook its clear that it is the same quality as the previous versions. Beautiful gold details and gorgeous pictures.

I love Sarah Kieffer’s blog and often bake recipes from her “100 Cookies” book, so I was excited to get an advance copy of her latest cookbook.

My favorite sections were “One Bowl Bakes” and “Brownies, Blondies and Bars” as they required limited ingredients and usually just a 9x13in baking pan. I did notice that many of the recipes used 5-6 egg whites (I never know what to do with the egg yolks and hate wasting them) as well as oil (vegetable, canola, etc), which is a combination that usually produces a moist cake.

Most of the recipes in the book are approachable and would make for a simple but delicious dessert or snack to share with friends or bring to a gathering. The one thing that I didn’t love did not have to do with the recipes themselves, but rather some of the photos. I like to visually see all the layers of a baked good, particularly cakes with frosting or crumb topping so that I can gauge what my final product should look like. I would estimate about 1/3 of the photos are top-down views of the finished recipe and while the images are beautiful, a shot facing the side or overhead/side angle is better for readers to visualize what their final result should look like, hence my removal of one star for my rating.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an advance copy of this book!

Pros: The cover of this book caught my attention immediately because the cookie bars looked delicious. I love to bake, so I was excited to get new recipe ideas from this book. One of my favorite things about this book is that there is a photo of every recipe. I find that to be so helpful when I'm baking something for the first time--it's a guide to make sure I'm on the right track! I also appreciated that the recipes in this book are accessible to bakers of all skill levels, they use easy-to-find ingredients, and they offer detailed instructions.

Cons: I wish I had a sweet treat to eat while reading!

Thank you to NetGalley and Chronicle Books for the opportunity to read this book.

Thank you to NetGalley for an ARC of 100 Afternoon Sweets.

I'm not on social media so the author wasn't familiar to me.

But the title caught my eye since I have a sweet tooth. OK, that's a lie. I have a MAJOR sweet tooth.

I love books by Chronicle because their production values are high and it shows in the gorgeous photos!

Photos of every recipe, thank YOU!

There are recipes most people will enjoy like yellow cake and originals like hazelnut frangipane cake and maple bourbon sticky bun cake.

I prefer chocolate but I appreciate the diversity of recipes here, all flavors and tastes to try and broaden your palate with.

There's a little something for everyone in this book, though I agree with some reviewers that not all of the recipes are a quick baking session in the kitchen.

Some recipes require time and patience and are pretty labor intensive, but well worth the trouble.

Beautiful book and great recipes for any time of day, not just the afternoon.

Sarah Kieffer is the author of the cookbook “100 Cookies”, so naturally I was ecstatic to see her new cookbook “100 Afternoon Sweets.” It’s filled with information in regards to baking (ingredients, tools, etc), which makes it extremely easy to follow along for less experienced bakers. In the beginning of the book you also learn how she came up with the cookbook title, which allows us to connect with the author and it’s very relatable.

One of my biggest turn offs in a cookbook, is the lack of photos. This is the total opposite, I believe every single recipe has a photo that goes along with it. That’s what gets your mouth watering and makes you want to head into the kitchen immediately to test recipes. I can’t wait to make many of these and present them to my family for reviews, there’s so many good ones I’m not sure where to start.

I would highly recommend this cookbook to any friends or someone wanting a variety of recipes.

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Thank you Netgalley and Chronicle Books for providing me with an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review. My thoughts and opinions are 100% my own.

This is a beautiful cookbook. The pictures are STUNNING. In my opinion, the desserts aren’t necessarily an “after work” dessert. While some recipes are quick and full of pantry staples, most have things that aren’t staples at my house. The title of this led me to believe that all of these recipes would be quick to whip up whenever the crazing hits. I can’t wait to try more of these recipes before publishing date to hopefully increase my star rating.

I am astounded by how beautiful this book is and how amazing all 100 recipes for afternoon snacks are. Every cake, pie, brownie, pastry, croissant, and more described made me drool and review the recipes to see if I had the ingredients available. Will be buying for my home library and for my friends who love to whip up desserts!

I love a baking book that provides options and variety! 100 Afternoon Sweets has treats for anyone and everyone. Bars, pies, cakes, no bakes, one person or big crowd, plus some great recipes for extras to round it all out (just know there are no cookies though). Whether you are new to baking or an expert looking for something new, there is a recipe or tip for you. The intro does a good job of introducing you to the author, her recommendations, and suggestions for success. Ingredients are provided in both forms of measurement for ease of use, regardless of your location. I especially love all the buttercream options. The only problem I had was figuring out where to start and wanting one of everything!
I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are solely my own, freely given.

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.

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!

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.