THE MOST FUN SUMMER SNACK THERE EVER WAS... Sandy Beach Fruit Kebabs! First, make a shallow "ocean" with blue jello on a shallow platter. Second, put graham crackers into the blender or food processor to make "sand." Then, make the fruit kebabs. Once the jello has set, sprinkle the sand on top to create the "oceanfront." Finally, roll the kebabs in the "sand" to … [Read more...]
Rhubarb Dream Bars
Rhubarb? Not sure what to do with it? You definitely need to make these Rhubarb Dream Bars! My mom LOVES rhubarb anything. When I came across this Rhubarb cookbook (in a Facebook group, I think), I wanted to get my hands on one. PROBLEM BEING... They were out of print and very difficult to find. And a friend pinged me to let me know that a small community … [Read more...]
Peppermint Mocha Cookies – Starbucks Drink Cookie Series
Peppermint Mocha Cookies are the Ultimate Flavor Combination for the Perfect Holiday Treat! Peppermint and chocolate are just made for each other. These two delightful flavors are mixed in beloved and well known holiday treats, ice creams, coffee drinks. We can now add these incredible cookies to the peppermint-mocha club. Grab the ingredients and get to … [Read more...]
Cracker Toffee “Christmas Crack” + 8 Flavor Combos!
Christmas Crack is the Ultimate Holiday Treat! This recipe for Christmas Crack is delightful for a few reasons. It's easy to make, has simple ingredients, can be made with a variety of flavor combinations, and makes for a really sweet homemade gift! Also, good luck having just 1 piece! ;) In addition to this "core" recipe, I've got some other options and … [Read more...]
Best Buttercream Frosting for Cakes Recipe
There are 2 key elements to making the best buttercream frosting for cakes - a lot of patience and this amazing recipe! After you try this recipe for the best homemade buttercream frosting for cakes, you won't ever want to buy a jar of frosting again! The key to this recipe is patience. Making a homemade cake is a labor of love, and when planned well into your … [Read more...]
How to Bake Donuts: Funfetti Donuts Recipe
Ah, Baked Funfetti Donuts. Because when you think donuts couldn't possibly be MORE fun... and then you take a delicious bite of rainbow colors and sweetness. Learn how to bake donuts... And just like that - donuts will never be the same again! Sweetness at it's finest. A donut at it's finest. These funfetti donuts take homemade donuts to the next level. Kids will … [Read more...]
Quarantine Cake – A Yummy Twist on Depression Cake
Depression Cake became popular when ingredients were scarce during the Great Depression. Quarantine Cake became popular because we have all these ingredients and need chocolate. :P An egg-less and milk-less cake was first made popular during the Great Depression when cake, milk and even flour were very difficult to come by. During this season of social … [Read more...]
7 Hacks for Baking the Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookies
Learn important tips for making the perfect chocolate chip cookies at home Want to know why bakery and delivery cookies are always so perfect?! The dough has had time to hang out in the mixing bowl or storage dish, letting the ingredients mingle and meld and mix together. It's true, the butter and flour, and eggs and leavening, need time to mix together. It's a chemistry … [Read more...]
Salted Caramel Scotcheroos
A yummy twist on "Hawgs" or "Special K Bars" or "Special K Cookies" - Salted Caramel Scotcheroos! This sweet treat goes by several names, and you can call them whatever you like...but I call them DELICIOUS! The base is a combo of cereal with a sugar-almond butter mixture that makes for a slightly sweet and crunchy bite. And the top is a combo of melted chocolate … [Read more...]
Best Banana Bread Recipe with Caramel Glaze
A homemade caramel glaze makes this the best banana bread recipe ever - you'll never make homemade banana bread without this glaze again! It's time to level up your favorite banana bread recipe with a caramel glaze. You'll never make it without the glaze again! With this recipe, I'm sharing 3 different ways to bake this bread. No matter how you bake it, you'll definitely … [Read more...]