With 4 squirrely boys, it's tough to take a photo of them and they are all looking and smiling at the camera. I've tried all kinds of things over the years and last year, I hit the jackpot of ideas. Stick them all into a tree. (See here.) This year, I decided to take a different approach. Let's make something together in the kitchen and take photos while we are at … [Read more...]
Peppermint Mocha Cookies
Hey hi my friend! Can I hop up on a soapbox for a second? It's a soapbox about cookies and cookie dough and the importance of TIME. I'm convinced that "time" is the secret ingredient that our grandmas used when baking cookies...and making other goodies in the kitchen. Here's the thing about cookies and time. You need time to make them. You need time to chill … [Read more...]
3-Ingredient Sunbutter Cookies
A great protein packed, sweet treat for kiddos with peanut allergies! These 3-ingredient cookies are made with sunflower seed butter! These treats are "sensitive" and could crumble easily, but not if you follow our directions closely!!! Here's what you need to know. It's 1-1-1. 1 cup sugar, 1 cup sunflower seed butter, 1 egg. Mix up into a dough and let … [Read more...]
Cherry Pretzel Dessert
One of my favorite things my mom made for us when we were kids was the Strawberry Pretzel dessert. I'd watch her make it, saw how long it took, and marveled. After a few times, I learned that it was worth the wait...and I'd try to eat a small-ish square...with hopes that it would last for days. (It usually didn't, thanks to my brother.) I loved it because it was delicious. … [Read more...]
Peanut Butter Candy Brownies
Fall Brownies are Peanut Butter Candy Brownies! Peanut Butter Candy Brownies are the perfect combination of chewy brownies and the best chocolate candies. Oh. Hey. Hi. So sorry. *said with brownie bits falling out of my mouth* I was too busy stuffing my face with these uh-mazing brownies to notice you were there. LOL Kidding. Kinda. Sorta. Not … [Read more...]
New Recipe! Peach Dump Cake
I don't make dessert often, but when I do...it needs to be easy-peasy. Like, this dump cake. Peaches + cake mix + butter. E-A-S-Y. So easy that my 7 year old could do it! That is the name of my dessert game these days. I love to treat my boys to yummy desserts...and I love to teach them how to make them (and work myself out of the job/teach them important life … [Read more...]
3-Ingredient, No-Bake Lemon Dessert
I like easy. I need easy. I like simple. I need simple. I like sweets. I need dessert. (Every so often!) I like lemon. I need this no-bake lemon dessert. I could go on, but...I think I'd rather get back into the kitchen and make another round of this delish dessert. Three ingredients. Pound cake. (Store bought - because EASY. But feel free to make your … [Read more...]
Blueberry Crumble Bars
A pan of these lasted on the counter for approximately 4.7 seconds. The vultures (aka my boys) attacked these blueberry bars with a vengeance...and I quickly regretted not doubling up on these. Now, I know for certain that the next time I make these (likely tomorrow!), I'll double up and make in a 9x13 pan. How to Make Blueberry Crumble Bars - Photo Tutorial Mix up … [Read more...]
3-Ingredient Pineapple Muffins
Yup yup...just 3 ingredients! Self rising flour, sugar and crushed pineapple. I'm all about the time hacks...including not pulling out all.the.baking.things. when you can use self-rising flour instead! Self-rising flour works wonderfully in many recipes, especially this one. I have not experimented with other sweeteners, but think that applesauce or coconut sugar would be … [Read more...]
Samoa Cereal Bars
Your favorite Samoa flavor combos......in cereal bar form! They're like rice krispie treats, but made with Caramel Crunch cereal, coconut and chocolate. These are a perfect after school snack or dessert for the Samoa Girl Scout Cookie lover! They didn't last long at my house and I bet they won't last long at yours ;) Samoa Cereal Bars If you love the … [Read more...]