What I love about crumbles is that they satisfy my sweet tooth and aren't loaded with calories like, say...a brownie or two. A simple topping over fresh fruit is just enough dessert to work without a load of calories. (And if you're like me...you've switched from "eat.all.the.sweet.things" during the holidays to "need something sweet with less calories" mode!) This is the … [Read more...]
White Chocolate Cranberry Oatmeal Cookies
These are for my non-chocolate chip cookie loving friends! If you're like my husband and my Charlie, then you'd prefer a cookie like this over a chocolate chip cookie. This is a basic oatmeal cookie dough with a few fun holiday/fall/winter spices added in with the white chocolate chips and the dried cranberries. These cookies are a holiday staple at our house! See the … [Read more...]
Ginger Snap Cookies
Guilty. Eating cookie dough guilty, that is. I don't usually eat cookie dough. I will eat chocolate chips out of the bag, but I don't usually eat chocolate chip cookie dough. I am, however, very guilty of eating ginger snap dough. I KNOW...you're not supposed to with the raw egg. (Safe if you are using pasteurized eggs, though!) But it's a risk I'm willing to … [Read more...]
Spiced Pear Sour Cream Bundt Cake
I think this is my most favorite homemade cake that I've made myself. I adore the spices, the pears and the super soft end result. It bakes perfectly in a bundt cake pan and the added powdered sugar dusting makes for a simple, easy sweet topping. And yes, there's a special ingredient in the cake batter that helps it turn out perfectly soft and delicious! See the complete … [Read more...]
Fudge Pecan Pie
A creamy, soft fudgy layer on bottom and a crunchy, salty pecan-y layer on top. Check out the recipe to see what special ingredient you need to make this perfect Fudge Pecan Pie! See the complete recipe for Fudge Pecan Pie here! Pin all of our 31 Days of Holiday Sweets & Treats here! Follow $5 Dinners' board 31 Days of Holiday Sweets & Treats on … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Mocha Lava Cake
Turn this Mocha Lava Cake into a "Peppermint Mocha Lava Cake" this holiday by using some of the peppermint chocolate chips or the dark chocolate & mint baking chips! That would make for a yum-ilicious cake!!! (Click to see the recipe and swap the chocolate chips 1:1 to get the peppermint flavor mixed in there!) See the complete recipe for Slow Cooker Mocha Lava … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Pistachio Truffles
LAST MINUTE Holiday Cookie Exchange Idea...if it's not too late. Or if you're cookie exchange has passed, plan to make them next week for Christmas afternoon or evening snack. (Heck, I'd make these for Christmas "dinner" - also known as the meal that no one wants to make, but you are hungry so you need something to eat...why not these truffles!?) Make these for your holiday … [Read more...]
Homemade Almond & Pecan Toffee
Got a gluten free friend who is addicted to "Christmas Crack" but can't have it because it uses saltine crackers? Or are you trying to eliminate grains or gluten but still want your favorite holiday treat? Here's a simple and easy recipe that is loaded with sweet and salty crunch that is completely grain and gluten free. (Please note, it is does contain tree nuts and … [Read more...]
Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Sticks
Grab the kids and get to making a mess and fun memories, as you prepare these simple and tasty treats for family, friends, neighbors, teachers, etc... See the complete recipe for Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Sticks here! Pin all of our 31 Days of Holiday Sweets & Treats here! Follow $5 Dinners' board 31 Days of Holiday Sweets & Treats on Pinterest. Erin’s Personal … [Read more...]
Turtle Brownies
Go ahead...take a lick of that caramel sauce that's dripping down the mug. No one will judge. At least I won't...because I was doing the same thing! (hehehe) These bad-boy-brownies are divine. They have all the right flavors, textures and they are simply perfect! The creaminess and sweetness from the caramel sauce with the chocolate-y brownies with a little crunch from the … [Read more...]