Got a gluten free friend who is addicted to "Christmas Crack" but can't have it because it uses saltine crackers? Or are you trying to eliminate grains or gluten but still want your favorite holiday treat? Here's a simple and easy recipe that is loaded with sweet and salty crunch that is completely grain and gluten free. (Please note, it is does contain tree nuts and … [Read more...]
Turtle Brownies
Go ahead...take a lick of that caramel sauce that's dripping down the mug. No one will judge. At least I won't...because I was doing the same thing! (hehehe) These bad-boy-brownies are divine. They have all the right flavors, textures and they are simply perfect! The creaminess and sweetness from the caramel sauce with the chocolate-y brownies with a little crunch from the … [Read more...]
German Chocolate Fudge
I made this fudge for my husband. In a feeble attempt to "fatten him up" a little ;) The man has the highest metabolism of anyone I know and somehow manages to maintain a nice physique without working out a ton, and eating whatever he wants. I've asked him several times if we could trade metabolisms...too bad that's not possible!!! Anyways, it's been an inside (now … [Read more...]
Andes Mint Brownie Truffles
Did someone say truffles? Brownie truffles? Brownie truffles with those yummy little Andes mints thrown into the mix? Mmmmmmmmmmm. My sweet tooth is really loving all these amazing recipes that we are featuring in this month's 31 Days of Sweets & Treats series. If you really want to impress the guest at your holiday cookie exchange, I HIGHLY recommend taking 2 … [Read more...]
Holiday Candied Nut Mix
We are totally digging on these homemade candied nuts. It's like the ones you get from the store or mall, but way cheaper when you make your own...and way tastier! If you've never made them before, not to worry...I've got the step by step picts for you to show you how simple it is. I served these at a party last week and they were gone in a flash...I wishI'd have doubled … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Bread
You want to know what makes this pumpkin bread special? And soft. And fluffy. And just perfect? The yogurt, the coconut oil, and the butter. It's a magical combination that makes the perfect pumpkin bread. Also, the lemon extract adds a nice citrus pop to the fall and pumpkin flavors. If you don't have lemon extract, you could use lemon juice...but you won't get the same … [Read more...]
Oreo Peppermint Bark
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...]