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Strawberry Rhubarb Dump Cake

June 24, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Naming this easy and scrumptious dump cake the unofficial dessert of summer 2024 - all it takes is 3 ingredients to make this amazing Strawberry Rhubarb Dump Cake! All you need is 3 easy ingredients to make this "dump cake."  This is the perfect summer dessert - tasting kinda like a pie and a crumble had a baby...but way easy to prep and bake.  For a … [Read more...]

ROUNDUP: Best Rhubarb Recipes

May 28, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Rhubarb Delights: All the Best, Deliciously Tangy and Sweet Rhubarb Recipes   Spring is here, and with it comes the delightful arrival of rhubarb season! This vibrant, tangy stalk is a versatile ingredient that adds a unique twist to both sweet and savory dishes. Whether you're a seasoned rhubarb enthusiast or a curious newcomer, we've rounded up a collection … [Read more...]

Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookie Bars with Strawberry Frosting

January 29, 2024 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

These Valentine's Day Sugar Cookie Bars with Strawberry Frosting can be made with gluten free flour blend or all-purpose flour, and they are the perfect light and fluffy treat for your special day!  These sugar cookie bars are inspired by the Drop Sugar Cookies with Strawberry Frosting that my boys LOVE. I saw some V-Day sprinkle at the store and immediately decided that … [Read more...]

Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie

August 4, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

This Skillet Chocolate Chip Cookie is so scrumptious and oh-s0-easy to make! Oh help me now. It’s really not good how easy this is. And it’s really not good how simple the cleaniup is. This is really just not good. In fact, it’s so not good…that I couldn’t not keep it from you. Alright. Enough with the negatives. This is me being facetious. But … [Read more...]

Cinnamon Roll Blondies

June 21, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Blondies plus white chocolate chips, cinnamon chips, and a powdered sugar glaze make for the most delightful dessert! We loved this Cinnamon Roll Banana Bread so much that I thought a blondies version was in order. The banana bread makes for a great snack or even breakfast, while these blondies are definitely sweeter and best for dessert! Enjoy!   Cinnamon … [Read more...]

Muffin Tin Brookies

April 3, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

You'll have "BROOKIES" for days with these muffin tin cookie-brownies, also known as BROOKIES!  Every now and again I pop into Trader Joe's to pick up some goodies for myself or the boys. (If you have not tried their Caramelized Onion Cheddar Cheese...RUN AND GET IT.)  They have "brookies" that are just delightful and I have to resist the urge to pick up a box, … [Read more...]

St. Patrick’s Day Rainbow Cookies

February 27, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Simple and delicious St. Patrick's Day treat... Oh, chocolate chip cookies. Yummy, yummy cookies. They're about to get a little yummier and a little chocolate-ier. (That might be my new favorite word, chocolate-ier.) Why don't we kick it up a few notches this St. Patrick's Day with these Rainbow Chocolate Chip Cookies?!? Who's with me?!? I love these because they … [Read more...]

Valentine’s Day Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats

January 23, 2023 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

Valentine's Day Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats Level up your Valentine's Day dessert with these chocolate dipped treats! I am always trying to come up with little ways to mix up old favorites, and this recipe is exactly that! If you haven't had chocolate dipped rice krispies yet, you need to try it!   How to Make Chocolate Dipped Heart Rice … [Read more...]

Pumpkin Butterscotch Muffins

October 4, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

These 4 Ingredient Pumpkin Butterscotch Muffins are DELIGHTFULLY Fresh and Soft and You Will Love Every Bite! These muffins start with the spice cake mix, plus a little pumpkin puree and butterscotch morsels! The pumpkin flavor and the butterscotch are a great combination!!  VIDEO: How to Make Pumpkin Butterscotch Muffins Pumpkin Butterscotch … [Read more...]

Best Salted Caramel Recipes on $5 Dinners

September 8, 2022 by Erin, The $5 Dinner Mom Leave a Comment

best salted caramel recipes

Best Salted Caramel Recipes for Anyone Who Loves Caramel A little salty, a little sweet. We all know this is one of the best combos that has ever existed. For all my fellow "Team SCM" (sorry PSL friends!), these recipes are for you!   … [Read more...]

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