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One Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie

January 16, 2012 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 3 Comments

One Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie | 5DollarDinners.com

Chocolate Chip Cookie in a Skillet...yes, please. One Dish...literally. OK, well...skillet...but whatever :) Melt the butter on the stovetop and stir in the other ingredients...then bake.  You can find the specifics on One Dish Dinners! … [Read more...]

Peppermint Divinity

December 27, 2011 by Alea 7 Comments

As soon as you pack up the Christmas decorations the candy canes become out of season treats. However, peppermint never goes out of season, so I crush my candy canes and use them to add peppermint flavor to candies and treats. Peppermint Divinity makes a delicious hostess gift if you attend any New Year's Eve parties. It is also a lovely Valentine's Day … [Read more...]

Frosty’s Fudge

December 16, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 1 Comment

I sent a batch of this amazing fudge to my husband's office a few weeks back. It was cleared out before lunch! Fudge. Oh, fudge. Fudge is the perfect holiday sweet - rich, warm, cozy and soothing. As long as you can keep yourself from having too many squares and avoid a tummy ache, fudge is a delightful holiday treat. If you are the recipient of several boxes of fudge and … [Read more...]

Peppermint Red Velvet Cake

December 14, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Put a holiday spin on red velvet cake by adding some peppermint! Mom on a Mission's got the recipe for you...Peppermint Red Velvet Cake! … [Read more...]

Dipped Pretzel Sticks and Gift Tags

December 8, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 3 Comments

We absolutely adore our children's teachers and the other wonderful personnel at their school so the kids helped me whip up these Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Sticks for them, then I created these "Merry Christmas" and "Happy Holidays" gift tags to decorate them with.  Now the kids are super excited to hand deliver them at school tomorrow!  Feel free to download the gift … [Read more...]

Toffee Pretzel Bark

December 8, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

oh. my. if only we could reach through the screen... Toffee Pretzel Bark from Brown Eyed Baker i'm drooling... … [Read more...]

Mocha Cocoa Mix

December 7, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

For the chocolate & coffee lovers in your life... Mocha Cocoa recipe from My Recipes! … [Read more...]

Double Chocolate Brownie Mix in a Jar

December 5, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 7 Comments

For all your chocolate loving friends...give them one of these :) Coming up with a holiday gift idea for everyone on your list can be a challenge sometimes, but who wouldn't enjoy food in a jar? In my opinion, the best and most practical gifts are those that can be eaten. So stop stressing about all the gifts you have to get this holiday season and start mixing! Baking … [Read more...]

Carrot Cake with Spiced Creamy Cream Cheese Frosting

November 29, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 3 Comments

There's just something about sour cream mixed into a cake batter. The added moisture and texture makes it so-so-so fluff-ilicious! And then the frosting…sneaking in a little Breakstone’s sour cream into this cake’s frosting for a perfect balance of sweet and tangy with every bite. This cake is the perfect end to any holiday meal…it’s light, … [Read more...]

Homemade Pie Crust Recipe

November 18, 2011 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom 2 Comments

I learned something about homemade pie crusts recently. Most people are scared of them. And completely overwhelmed with the thought of making a homemade pie crust. Huh. Really? I want to know...are you overwhelmed by the thought of making your own pie crust? Have you ever considered skipping past the pre-made rolled crusts from the store? Or you an old pre at homemade … [Read more...]

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