2 INGREDIENTS. That.is.all. This is the perfect combo of sweet & salty...and creamy & crunchy! A must make this holiday season! See the complete recipe for Easy Cashew Bark 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 Recommendations for … [Read more...]
Mexican Cocoa Fudge
There are 2 secret ingredients in this fudge. The first: you can probably guess from the photo. The second: gives this sweet, creamy fudge the perfect "kick." Find out what they are... See the complete recipe for Mexican Cocoa Fudge here! Pin all of our 31 Days of Holiday Sweets & Treats here! Follow $5 Dinners' board 31 Days of Holiday Sweets & Treats … [Read more...]
German Chocolate Fudge
I made this fudge for my husband. In a feeble attempt to "fatten him up" a little ;) The man has the highest metabolism of anyone I know and somehow manages to maintain a nice physique without working out a ton, and eating whatever he wants. I've asked him several times if we could trade metabolisms...too bad that's not possible!!! Anyways, it's been an inside (now … [Read more...]
White Bean Chicken Chili
This white chicken chili is divine. It's packed with great flavors and has just the right "creamy kick." Actually, it doesn't really have any kick at all...thanks to the sour cream toning down the super mild spice from the green chilies. I made this for our church group dinner not long ago, and it received a number of compliments...from both parents and kids! With the … [Read more...]
Peppermint Bark Chex Party Mix
Everyone has their 'holiday crack' - you know that one sweet that you just can't resist...or keep grabbing more from the bowl. This might be mine. It's a close race between this...and white chocolate-peppermint covered thin pretzels. *wipes drool off keyboard* Seriously, my mouth is watering just thinking about having a bite of this! If you have a holiday scheduled in … [Read more...]
Andes Mint Brownie Truffles
Did someone say truffles? Brownie truffles? Brownie truffles with those yummy little Andes mints thrown into the mix? Mmmmmmmmmmm. My sweet tooth is really loving all these amazing recipes that we are featuring in this month's 31 Days of Sweets & Treats series. If you really want to impress the guest at your holiday cookie exchange, I HIGHLY recommend taking 2 … [Read more...]
Peppermint Bark Brownies
Homemade brownies. (Adapted from my all-time favorite homemade, one-bowl mocha brownies from my One Dish Dinners Cookbook!) Layer of peppermint infused white chocolate. Topped with crushed peppermints or candy canes. End result: the perfect holiday brownies for office potluck, cookie exchange or just for dessert! See the complete recipe for Peppermint Bark … [Read more...]
Salted Caramel Mocha Fudge
You know how I said the other day that the if I had to eat just 1 dessert forever it would be Pumpkin Chocolate Cheesecake. I *might* be changing my mind. I adore the Salted Caramel Mocha flavor combo...in anything from coffee to brownies to this fudge. The salt, the caramel and the coffee...it's just so wonderfully balanced and perfect. It's so rich and you only need … [Read more...]
Carrot Cake with Spiced Cream Cheese Frosting
A surprise ingredient makes this homemade carrot cake just right. This mystery ingredient shows up in both the batter of the cake, as well as the icing. It adds just the right amount of moisture and tang. (Can you guess it yet?) Another thing I love about this carrot cake is that it's soft and not loaded with nuts or other crunchy ingredients. (Not that they are bad, I … [Read more...]
Holiday Candied Nut Mix
We are totally digging on these homemade candied nuts. It's like the ones you get from the store or mall, but way cheaper when you make your own...and way tastier! If you've never made them before, not to worry...I've got the step by step picts for you to show you how simple it is. I served these at a party last week and they were gone in a flash...I wishI'd have doubled … [Read more...]