Oh my, THIS BOOK! I was eating with my eyes through every page of Sarah Kieffer’s 100 Afternoon Sweets. The layout is phenomenal with beautiful finished photos, clear instructions and loads of info for the “why” behind the recipes. This was my introduction to Sarah’s culinary creations, but it definitely won’t be my last. That Raspberry Poppyseed cake is going to be one of my new potluck traditions.

Thank you NetGalley for the advanced copy!!

I haven’t ever reviewed a cookbook before but once I saw that this was available I had to give it a shot! I love baking and making sweets but often feel limited in finding simple to follow recipes online.

This cookbook is laid out nicely. I love the way the recipes are grouped. Exactly where you think something should be, is where it is. The format and index is easy to follow and straight to the point.

Looking through the recipes, everything is simple to follow. I absolutely LOVE that this author included grams for the measurements as weighing ingredients is so much more accurate. It’s how I like to bake and not having to take extra time to figure out the weights is such an amazing feature!

This cookbook would be great for beginners just looking for quick and easily recipes!

I love all of Sarah Kieffers cookbooks and this one is no different. All her recipes are approachable and while some are more complicated than others she writes them in a way that makes them easy to follow no matter what cooking level you are at.

100 Afternoon Treats by Sarah Kieffer has, well, 100 scrumptious sounding treats in this approachable cookbook. I love how the book brings a glossary of sorts to the front that a new baker (and even a more experienced one) can learn about tools needed throughout the cookbook. Each recipe is newbie friendly, even those involving multiple steps. Many exciting recipes garner the pages of 100 Afternoon Treats. Out of them all I’m excited to attempt the Maple Bourbon Sticky Bun cake the most.

I really enjoyed Sarah Kieffer’s previous books, 100 Cookies and 100 Morning Treats and they were very popular with our library patrons.
This new book 100 Afternoon Sweets has not let the collection down and I am sure will be just as popular. I have successfully made many treats from the previous books and the ones which caught my eye here are Pretzel Shortbread Fingers and the Kitchen Sink Krispie Treats.
There are some original and delicious recipe ideas, some riffs on classics like Brownies and sheet cakes and some more exotic like Giant Pop Tarts and Caramel rhubarb shortbread bars.
Surely you can’t got wrong with a Giant pop tart!!

5 Stars! Looking through this book is making my mouth water! As someone with a major sweet tooth, I’m very happy with these recipes & I can’t wait to try them out. It even has a section with all ‘No Bake’ recipes, great for summer when you don’t want to heat the oven & house up to bake but still want to satisfy your sweet tooth! I love how there are photos for almost every recipe, with mostly all on hand ingredients and easy to follow directions. All the recipes look so delicious, I don’t know where to start. With sections named ‘One-Bowl Bakes’, ‘Brownies, Blondies and Bars’, ‘Pie Bakes’, ‘No Bakes’, ‘For a Crowd’, ‘Weekend Projects’, ‘Beginnings & Ends’ and the last section ‘Extras’. There is something for everyone in this book.
*I received this book at no charge & I voluntarily left this review.*

It took me a little while to embrace this cookbook. After trying several of the recipes, I now completely endorse it. Part of my struggle is that, to me, cookies are the perfect afternoon sweet, and Sarah Kieffer opted not to include cookies in this book (if you don’t already have her 100 Cookies cookbook you really should).

The very first recipe I tried in 100 Afternoon Sweets was disappointing. It was the Jam-Filled Donut Cake. The first bite was good, but it got old fast. After a few weeks I picked it back up and tried the very first recipe, My Perfect Afternoon Snacking Cake. The name of the recipe is accurate. You should buy this cookbook for this recipe alone. I have made it several times now and it is a hit every time. I have made it gluten free and I have made it dairy free (but not vegan), still a banger. It is truly a perfect snacking cake because it is moist and flavorful with no frosting needed. It has a beautiful orange aroma and a nice tangy sweetness. It does call for triple sec or orange liqueur, and normally I would have tested it with orange juice, but I’ve had a bottle of triple sec sitting around forever and finally a good way to use it.

Of the recipes I baked, the Bourbon Blondies and the Raspberry Almond Coffee Cake squares were the most popular. I can’t eat nuts, so I can assure you that the coffee cake squares are very good without the almonds. I also quite liked the Coffee Blondies and Lemon Cake Squares. I have several more recipes earmarked, so I’m looking forward to trying them when I get ahold of a physical copy after publication in October. There is one explicitly gluten free recipe in the book, the last recipe, Gluten Free Cake. It looks fine, but the whole no nuts thing means I haven’t tried it because it calls for almond flour.

Cookbook introductions don’t generally get a lot of attention, but I appreciated Sarah Kieffer’s introduction here. I am known to love baking and will offer to bring baked goods at the drop of a hat. I get very frustrated when people tell me they don’t bake because it’s too much science, too exacting. I have a whole spiel about the best way to learn to bake is to bake and understand that there is nothing wrong with failure. Kieffer’s introduction is about baking being fun and “failing towards success.” Everyone fails, even the most experienced and accomplished bakers fail and that’s ok. The three things she wants you to remember – have fun, respect the kitchen gods, don’t be afraid of failure. I am an ADHD chaos gremlin in the kitchen. If I can bake, anyone who wants to bake can too. But, if you just want to eat baked goods that someone else has made, that’s fine also. Someone has to eat all the goodies dancing in my brain.

I received this as an advance reader copy from Chronicle Books and NetGalley. My opinions are my own, freely and honestly given.

This cookbook is going to be trouble! With mouthwatering photos and a great variety of sweet treats, there's something for everyone and more. With ingredients in both weights and US measurements and clear instructions, it will be great fun to work through all of these recipes, The recipes are organized by type/occasion and in an index by ingredient as well.

Thank you to #NetGalley and #ChronicleBooks for a free copy of #100AfternoonSweets by Sarah Kieffer. All opinions are my own.

Warning - do you browse this recipe book if you are even a little bit hungry. These vivid photo's brings the food alive. The recipes, tips and extra's will turn any baker into a professional with the steps and hints, brining a little extra something to the table. These delicious recipes will definitely be a hit with anyone you place on the table. Now off to try one of them. Thanks to the author, publisher and Netgalley.

I love the sheer volume of options in this beautiful book! There is something for everyone here. It’s pieced together beautifully and the photos are stunning! The recipes are easy to follow and include great tips. This is a fantastic cookbook! My thanks to the publisher for the advance copy in exchange for my honest review.

If you're a fan of Sarah Kieffer - this book won't disappoint. It follows the same clear, minimalistic formatting of her previous books. With a whopping 100 recipes, there is plenty to choose from and truly something for every palette. Of note, I found that most of her bakes have what I call "2 elements," meaning you're making a base + something else, whether it be a jam, a crumble, a ganache. Maybe I've been making simple treats for too long at this point but having two elements for most recipes made them decisively not "afternoon" treats (i.e. implying you could make them quickly). For example, I made the banana bread brownies, that were excellent, but they still required making two entirely separate batters and mixing them together. Overall a great book, but a bit more complicated than I think the marketing hinted at.

A follow-up to 100 Morning Treats that's another must-have for bakers. I'll be adding this entire cookbook to my list of recipes to try.

Sarah Kieffer, the popular baker and author, has come out with a new cookbook called "100 Afternoon Sweets" featuring 100 delicious recipes for afternoon treats. The book includes a variety of sweet snacks like Pecan Espresso Bars, Roasted Strawberry Cream Pie, Giant Pop Tart, and more. With easy-to-follow instructions and beautiful photos, this cookbook is perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth during the afternoon slump.

I must admit, I was thrilled to receive this Advance Reader Copy (ARC). Recently, my family has been craving more sweets, prompting me to explore baking beyond pre-packaged goods. I prefer to keep things simple and wholesome, ensuring that we know exactly what we are consuming.

I found great pleasure in reviewing this digital ARC. The array of delectable recipes accompanied by enticing photos truly elevated my excitement. The One-Bowl Bakes and No Bakes sections particularly caught my eye. I cannot wait to dive in and start baking!

Thank you NetGalley and Chronicle Books for digital ARC copy. I am leaving this review voluntarily.

Thank you Chronicle Books and NetGalley for the advanced electronic review copy of this delightful book. This beautifully photographed, easy to follow cookbook is a must for anyone with a sweet tooth. Great recipes, simple enough ingredients, and clear directions result in a volume of mouthwatering treats. Looking forward to trying some of the recipes and let my family be the judge.

Fantastic new release by Sarah Kieffer! I love the diverse flavor profiles, easy to understand directions and beautiful close up photos. I tested out the first recipe of the book, the perfect afternoon snacking cake and it turned out delicious! Excited to try more.

I received this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I love treats and am always looking for new recipes. I love that I have this compilation to reach for when I have a last minute craving! The pictures alone are amazing.

This book contains a wonderful variety of treats and bakes that'll surely make anyone drool and delight.

There's definitely something for everyone, easy to follow recipes and stunning photos.

Thank you NetGalley, Chronicle Books and Sarah Kieffer for giving me an ARC of this lovely cookbook!

I have a big sweet tooth, and I love making a dessert for my family on Saturday or Sunday nights. This book gives me plenty of new ideas! They all look amazing!

I appreciate the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read this book in exchange for an honest review.

This cookbook was a delight! It's filled with tasty sweets and appetizing photos that make you want to try every recipe. From how to make dough to adding flavors, it's packed with useful tips. Whether you're snacking or entertaining kids, the recipes are detailed and easy to follow, perfect even for beginners.

These recipes are perfect for snacks and parties. I'm looking forward to using them for several dessert themed events that are coming up during the later part of the year.