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Candy Corn Pretzel Bites
I have a confession to make. I have a weakness for Candy Corn. I usually try to make it until at least October before giving in and buying a bag. This year I didn’t quite make it. The third time of coming across it at the grocery store had me tossing it in the cart. […]
Continue readingHomemade Chocolate Chip Cookies
This is my favorite cookie recipe. How could you not love something that’s full of butter, brown sugar, vanilla and of course plenty of chocolate chips. I hope you bake up a batch of these homemade chocolate chip cookies for your own family this week. Before you know it they’ll be baking in the oven […]
Continue readingCoconut Cookie Recipe
These delicious cookies are full of coconut and vanilla with a little rum for flavor and of course plenty of sugar to make them sweet and crunchy. Don’t they look beautiful, sprinkled with a little extra coconut? I usually make the dough for this right before picking my daughter up from school. By the time […]
Continue readingPeanut Butter Cookie Recipe Without Flour
With just 4 ingredients (peanut butter, sugar, egg and baking soda), this recipe couldn’t be simpler. Yes, you read that right, there’s no flour in this cookie. It all works out beautifully though and they are a lot of fun to make with the kids. These are some of the simplest cookies you’ll ever bake […]
Continue readingYummy Pecan Chews
These sinfully scrumptious bars combine all the elements of cookie and candy for a mouthwatering treat you won’t forget! Crust Ingredients 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/3 cup powdered sugar 1/4 cup cornstarch 1/2 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/2-inch pieces Topping Ingredients 1 1/4 cups (packed) golden […]
Continue readingPeanut Brittle Recipe
My husband loves peanut brittle… it’s his favorite kind of candy. I don’t make it very often, but since we’re getting into the Holiday spirit, I thought why not whip up a batch. It’s easy to make, and tastes so much better homemade. Give it a try and let me know how you like it. […]
Continue readingMuffin Pan Brownie Bites
Whenever I send my husband and daughter to the store, they come back with a pack of brownie bites. I’ve finally gotten the hint that they both like these small brownies with plenty of corners. With school about to start up again (and thus the need for lunch box treats and after – school snack) […]
Continue readingIce Cream Tacos – April Fool’s Day Treat
Here’s another fun dessert idea that isn’t quite what it appears to be. Bake the shells ahead of time and then have the kids help put these ice cream tacos together. Ingredients: 1/3 cup melted butter 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed 1/4 cup honey 3/4 cup flour 1/2 tsp. water 4-5 drops green food coloring […]
Continue readingMini Eggs & Bacon For Dessert – April Fool’s Day Recipe
April first is almost here. I like to have a little fun with my family, by surprising them with some food that isn’t what it seems to be. Here’s a simple little dessert or sweet snack for the kids. It’s bacon and eggs made from candy. Eggs: 3 Tbsp. chocolate chips (white) 12 M&Ms (yellow) […]
Continue readingChocolate Ginger Clusters
These are great for serving at the holidays, and make good gifts too. Chocolate Ginger Clusters • 1 and 1/2 cups chocolate chips (milk or dark) • 1 TBSP butter • 1 cup toasted chopped nuts (I used pecans) • 1/3 cup chopped dried apricots • 6 pieces crystallized ginger, chopped Cover baking sheet with […]
Continue readingAmerican Way Dessert Bars
If you’re planning desserts to be served at your Memorial Day or 4th of July picnic, it’s only natural you’ll want to find something with red, white, and blue colored ingredients. Naturally, blueberries and strawberries immediately come to mind. Not only do they fit the bill color-wise, but they’re also in season. When shopping for […]
Continue readingStrawberry Streusel Oat Bars
These are pretty and tasty bars that can be served for breakfast, a snack or even as a Mother’s Day dinner dessert. You can also try using blueberries, raspberries, or a combination of strawberries and rhubarb. 1 1/2 C quick cooking rolled oats 1 C + 2 T of flour, divided 3/4 C brown sugar, […]
Continue reading4 Ingredient Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies
1 cup peanut butter 1cup sugar 1 medium egg 1 cup chocolate chips Mix egg, sugar, and peanut butter Fold in chips dough (this will be tacky) Place on cookie sheet and bake for 10 to 14 minutes at 350 or until done Disclosure: Some of the links below are affilate links, meaning, at no […]
Continue readingPolverones – Cinnamon Cookies
EASY RECIPE 1 cup butter 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1 tsp vanilla 2-1/2 cups sifted all purpose flour 1 tsp cinnamon 1/4 tsp salt ……………. 2 cups powdered sugar 1 tsp cinnamon HEAT oven to 350 degrees. LINE a cookie sheet with foil and set aside. COMBINE the butter, sugar and vanilla in a large […]
Continue readingEasy Whoopie Pie Gobs
1 cake mix (any chocolate cake mix or devil’s food chocolate cake mix) 1 (3-ounce) package of instant chocolate pudding Whoopie Pie Filling (see recipe below) Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper or lightly grease the cookie sheets. In a large bowl, prepare cake mix according to directions on […]
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