Strawberry Rocky Road
Strawberry Rocky Road is one of my favorite desserts as a kid...ok, I still really like it! I remember my mom making angel food cake from scratch so many times. Baking it in the oven and then flipping it over on top of an empty glass soda bottle that was kept under the kitchen sink for this purpose only-according to my recollection. When it was cooled for some reason mom always carefully broke off the more browned crunchy parts and passed those out to eat before dessert time. Those crunchy ...
Mint Oreo Milkshake
This Mint Oreo Milkshake is a perfect no bake dessert. It is so easy the kids can make it themselves - only 3 ingredients!
Milkshakes remind me of summer! Our weather here can't decide if it is winter or spring. In fact, we had snow this past weekend! Just a little but I saw it coming down! Regardless of the weather we decided after soccer and volleyball games that we were going to make a classic milkshake. Mint chocolate chip with oreo. My kids have never experienced these delicious ...
Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars
Chocolate and peanut butter is a combination LOVED in my house. These Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Bars are no different. I love bar recipes more then cookies because there is only one baking time. I do not need to babysit the oven after all the mixing is done. In this recipe the base layer and the top layer is the same filled with quick oats and a few other ingredients. Sandwiched in between is sweetened condensed milk, peanut butter, vanilla chips, chocolate chips and sliced almonds. ...
Chocolate Coconut Pecan Brownie
Easy Chocolate Pecan Brownie recipe is made from a boxed mix. But wait, it is then taken to a new level by the addition of mini chocolate chips, coconut and pecans. This is a fast way to make a good brownie.
Just a few tips:
Go ahead and use your favorite boxed brownie mix.
Line your pan with foil and spray with non stick spray. When it is cooled lift it out holding onto the foil. It is so much easier to cut outside of the pan.
Always check for doneness starting at 5 minutes ...
Lime Sugar Cookies
Crispy Lime Sugar Cookies are sweet and refreshing. This recipe is a perfect treat for families or parties such as St. Patrick's Day. We tinted these cookies green to make it fun for the holiday. Do you serve green food or even rainbow food like this fruit parfait for your St. Patrick's Day meal? My Little Chefs find it really fun especially after doing our St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt.
This sugar cookie recipe is just for the Dad in our house. He loves lime and he loves crispy, crunchy ...
Raspberry Cream Cheese Turnovers
Whenever I pass by the bakery we see the amazing danish pastries. They are flaky and crisp on the outside with a fruit filling. Guess what? Danish recipes are not that difficult when you use frozen puff pastry. When you need a quick and easy recipe to impress make these Raspberry Cream Cheese Turnovers.
Raspberry Cream Cheese Turnovers
Any dessert or recipe that doesn't require a huge list of ingredients is a good thing. This raspberry cream cheese danish has 5 ingredients. If you are like ...
Coconut Macaroons
Coconut Macaroons are one of my favorite occasional treats. The coconut is toasted on the outside making a crunchy crust while the inside is still soft and chewy. This recipe has only 5 ingredients, including sweetened condensed milk, which you probably already have in your pantry. Coconut macaroons is truly an easy recipe.
Coconut Macaroons
Just a few tips:
I like to use a small cookie scoop to help shape the cookies.
Silpat or parchment will both work fine for the cookies to slide ...
Brownie Cookies
Brownie cookies are brownies and cookies all in one. If you love the chewy, chocolate corners of the brownie pan you will love these brownie cookies. This from scratch recipe is easy and fast. You will need to make a second batch!
Brownie Cookies
We are HUGE brownie fans! I love the edges of the brownies. They are chewy yet soft on the inside. These Brownie Cookies remind me of those corners. No more fighting for the four parts, we all can have a share of the corners in the form of a ...
Valentine Jello Hearts
Valentine Jello Hearts is a kid friendly dessert. If your family is anything like mine Valentine's Day dinner is special. We either have their favorite easy recipes or try some new recipes. There are so many great red and pink desserts and heart shaped treats. We always have heart pancakes for breakfast because hearts must be abundant on this special day.
Valentine Jello Hearts
This Valentine's Day recipe is simple enough kids will have fun assisting and showing off their creation. Now ...
Peppermint Fudge
Fudge is great for any occasion according to my family. Peppermint Fudge is an easy recipe perfect for Valentine's Day. It is a festive pink color and quick to make when you are busy with other Valentine's preparations. It can be made early in the morning or even a couple days ahead. Package some up in a small box to send with your family members to school or work for a special treat.
Chocolate Filled Strawberries is another easy recipe like Peppermint Fudge perfect for Valentine's Day. If ...
Brownies with Orange Cream Frosting and Chocolate Icing
Short cuts in the kitchen are great, especially when you are pressed for time. Elevating a boxed brownie mix by adding orange cream frosting and chocolate icing makes it an easy recipe. All you need is an orange, the other ingredients you probably have in your pantry already. Orange zest is added to butter, powdered sugar milk, and vanilla and orange extracts. Mix it all together and then spread it on top of the prepared brownies. While that is being chilled in the refrigerator use a double ...
Moist Lemon Cake
This moist lemon cake recipe has an easy lemon glaze that makes it one of the best desserts for any meal. It is a cake my Grandma made for my mother when she was young. With such an easy recipe my kids can make this to practice their baking skills and learn a passed down recipe.
The cake portion starts with a lemon cake mix and then you add in a few more ingredients. Bake it until done, then prick the top with a fork. Pour the icing over the hot cake and you are done. It is that simple. ...
