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...]
Ham with Sherry Glaze
There is so much in this photo that you can't see. What you can't see is the years of memories of having holiday meals with my mom on her china. (That's her gorgeous blue pattern above.) Even though she was born in the northern US, she's a southern girl at heart and always serves holiday meals on her china. But it's not a secret that she's not the best cook. Actually, … [Read more...]
Frosty’s Fudge
If Frosty melted and had to end up in a fudge, it would look like this. Well, not really. But load in your favorite fudge with some marshmallows and you've got Frosty Fudge! I love how this fudge and the marshmallows work together...meaning the fudge is so dense and creamy and with each bite you get a fluffy, airy marshmallow to balance out the fudge! If you're looking … [Read more...]
Holiday Peanut Butter Monster Cookies
Change up the colors in these Peanut Butter Monster Cookies to make them work with any holiday! How can you go wrong with ginormous cookies? Specifically, ginormous peanut butter cookies...that are loaded with holiday M&Ms, broken pretzels, and more! These babies literally melt in your mouth... Holiday Peanut Butter Monster Cookies A monster amount of … [Read more...]