Welcome to December and another amazing "31 Days of..." series. For the past 18 months, we have brought a different series of recipes to you during the months with 31 days. Since it's the holidays and everyone is planning on gaining 10 pounds, I thought...let's just do holiday sweets and treats this month. (Kidding, sorta.) I wanted to do a sweets and treats series because … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Cookie Dough Bites
These little cookie dough bites are like taking a bite out of Autumn. It's like Autumn just threw a party on your taste buds. Cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg...and some pumpkin. See what I mean... Can you taste them yet? There you go... Get some made and enjoy all those flavors of fall in a small, guiltless bite of Pumpkin Pie Cookie Dough … [Read more...]
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookies
I made these the other day. And 2 dozen were gone in a matter of hours. We had a few extra hands around...friends from the neighborhood. Between after school snack and dessert after dinner, these were polished off before the end of the day. (Now you understand why I bake so much. It's WAY cheaper than convenience snacks!) Enjoy! Oatmeal … [Read more...]
No Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Cookies
Can I get on a soapbox for a second? Do you mind? I've been making these no-bake cookies for years. I came across a 'clean-eating' version of these cookies not too long ago and decided to give them a try. BLECH. BLECH. BLECH. I say this as someone who fully understands the effects of sugar and am a 'clean eater' for the most part, as someone who limits my sugar intake … [Read more...]
No Bake Chia Cherry Cashew Energy Bites
We adore energy bites. I make them a few times a month for after school snacks and try to keep "stock" on hand. Most energy bites have dried fruit, some nuts, some dates and a sweetener (in this case, cherry preserves.) If I have time, I'll mix them up in the morning and put them into the fridge. It might sound crazy that I have extra time in the mornings to spend … [Read more...]
Blondie Toffee Brownies
Your favorite blondie brownies just got a 'flavor lift.' These beauties are crazy tasty and make a perfect, easy weeknight snack. Quickly whip up the batter, then mix in some toffee chips, white chocolate chips and some chopped pecans. Chopped walnuts would work too. Combine it all and add to parchment lined baking dish. This recipe makes 9x13. Because we love … [Read more...]
Grilled Plums & Apricots
Want a great and healthful new dessert that you can cook on the grill this summer? Look no further...this grilled apricots & plus is marvelous! (And you need to make it with your next cookout!) It works with any 'stone fruit,' but I chose to use apricots and plums because that what was on sale. Peaches would be great too! All you have to do is remove the seed from … [Read more...]
How to Make the Perfect Ice Cream Sandwich
Who knew making a homemade ice cream sandwich could be so simple! I've teamed up with Dollar General and CHIPS AHOY! to show you just how easy it is to make your own ice cream sandwiches at home! It's time we take chocolate chip cookies to a new level of summer-food fun! It looks like this... CHIPS AHOY! Chocolate Chip Cookie Vanilla Ice Cream CHIPS AHOY! … [Read more...]
Cherry Cheesecake Red Velvet Bars
Let's talk about this smooth, summer-y dessert for a minute! Crumbly red velvet cake as the crust. Smooth, sweet cheesecake as the middle layer. Topped with perfectly sweet-tart cherries. Chilled to perfection. This just might be my favorite dessert of the summer, and it's time for you to try it! Cherry Cheesecake Red Velvet Bars This just might be my … [Read more...]
Slow Cooker Mocha Lava Cake
Want to treat yourself to a super simple and ridiculously delicious chocolate dessert? This is a total 'cheater lava cake' - meaning it's not made from scratch, it's made in the slow cooker...but I totally make up for the cheating by... 1. Adding more chocolate in the form of chocolate chips. 2. Adding instant coffee in the batter to bring up the chocolate … [Read more...]