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White Chocolate Gingerbread Pudding Cups

These White Chocolate Gingerbread Pudding Cups are a sweet treat for the holidays. Take them to parties, or just enjoy them any time during the day.

*Thank you to ADA Mideast for partnering with me to make this recipe.

White Chocolate Gingerbread Pudding Cups - no bake gingerbread cheesecake layered with white chocolate pudding and gingerbread cookies makes a great holiday dessert.

This time of year I just can't resist the urge to buy all the fun seasonal candies and cookies that the stores have out on display. They really know how to market those items to shoppers. Put it out in front of the store or in the checkout aisles where I am sure to see it, and you can bet it will end up in my cart.

Now to resist eating it when it sits on my kitchen counter for weeks at a time. I have had these gingerbread cookies and M&M's in my kitchen for a few weeks now, just waiting for the right inspiration to use them in.

I kept looking at them and trying to decide what they would work in best, but then I would just go back to my peppermint obsession and make things like these Oreo Peppermint Crunch Cookies.

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Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls

This easy, no yeast cinnamon roll dough can be made and baked in under an hour. Try making Eggnog Cinnamon Rolls for a delicious holiday twist.

These easy NO YEAST cinnamon rolls can be made and eaten in less than an hour

So far we have gone through two containers of eggnog...in one week. And Christmas is still 20 days away! Oh, and only two of us actually like eggnog in our house.

My oldest finished off the first container so quickly that I had to buy another one and put a note on it that said "Do Not Touch". This is a very necessary note because that kid would seriously drink all of it in one day if I let him. I had these cinnamon rolls in mind, so I had to make sure the eggnog was there when I went to bake.

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Reese's Peanut Butter Bark

A stack of chocolate and Reese's bark pieces.

I don't know about you, but this time of year I am always looking for really easy treats to have on hand for parties. And let's face it, I like to keep some on hand for munching on late at night when my sweet tooth needs a fix.

This Reese's Sweet and Salty Bark does the trick every single time. It is so easy to make, and of course, tastes amazing!

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Coconut Mango Smoothie

Smoothies are a great way to watch what you are eating and add protein to your meals. Try this Coconut Mango Smoothie for a light and refreshing meal during the holidays.

From November through December it is usually a food eating frenzy around here. Cookies, cakes, pies, fudge, and much more can be found just about anywhere we go. And I feel the need to "sample" all of it...in the name of research, of course.

Now I realize that most people associate smoothies with summer time. But I am here to tell you that is a misconception. Smoothies are a wonderful option to balance out all the eating you will be doing during the holidays too. You get your dairy, fruit, and protein all in one glass. [Read more...]

Pumpkin Chip French Toast Bake

This Pumpkin Chip French Toast Bake is a great time saver for breakfast. Make it the night before and reheat each slice in the microwave the next day.

With the busy season quickly descending upon us, it is easy to not take time for breakfast. Not that I would know about that per say...wink, wink. Sometimes I just get so busy and distracted that before I know it, it is lunch time. I know, I know. Breakfast is the most important meal, and definitely helps keep you going on busy days. I tell my kids this all the time, so why don't I listen to myself.

This easy french toast bake is one that you can make up the night before and have in your refrigerator for the next morning. There is no excuse to not warm up a square of this...it only takes 30 seconds. Or if you are the morning person type, get up early and serve it fresh from the oven.

My family doesn't know what a morning person looks like, so we go the microwave route. 😉 [Read more...]

Cookie Dough Pretzel Bites

These cookie dough pretzel bites are sweet, salty, and so snackable. They're the perfect no bake treat to add a pop of color and crunch to your holiday cookie trays. Plus, they come together in no time, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the season.

Caramel Pretzel Cookie Dough Bites from www.insidebrucrewlife.com - no bake caramel cookie dough in between pretzels and dipped in chocolate

I know that with every sweet I post, I tell you it is my new favorite. And it's the truth. At the moment that particular thing becomes my all-time favorite sweet, until I make something else that tops it.

Right now, these Caramel Pretzel Cookie Dough Bites are my absolute favorite cookie dough treat that I have made yet. And there have been quite a few that I have loved. I think it is the combination of sweet & salty and smooth & crunchy that does it for me with these bites.

My husband really liked them, too... and he is really not a big sweets eater. Any time I find a treat that he approves of, it goes to the top of the must-bake list. (I did dip some of his in just all chocolate and topped them with sea salt...I think that's why he liked them so much.

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Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Tarts

Try these Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Tarts for an easy dessert during the upcoming holiday season.

These puff pastry sheets filled with a maple cheesecake and a caramel pecan topping are a great holiday dessert.

I don't know about you, but I feel like the holidays are creeping up on us at an alarming rate. Our calendar is already filling up with parties, school and church plays, and holiday activities.

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Peppermint Shortbread Cookies

These buttery Peppermint Shortbread Cookies are so simple to make and will melt in your mouth. The top of the shortbread is decorated with dark chocolate and crushed candy canes for a festive holiday look that everyone will love.

Baking Christmas cookies soon? Add these peppermint Oreo cookies and these peanut butter cup cookies to your list!

Two shortbread sticks topped with chocolate and candy cane bits on a wooden cutting board.

I love baking Christmas cookies and holiday treats this time of year. We have our tried and true favorites that we always make, and then I usually pick a few new ones to try out.

One cookie that makes our holiday list every year are these peppermint snowball cookies. You can roll the dough into balls, or if you want to save time, you can press the dough onto a pan and make cookie sticks.

To give these peppermint shortbread cookies some holiday flair, I dipped them in dark chocolate and added some crushed candy canes and sprinkles. These are the perfect cookie to enjoy with a steaming cup of coffee.

Why You Will Love These Cookies

This peppermint shortbread is one of the easiest holiday cookies you will make this year.
The buttery shortbread melts in your mouth.
Peppermint candies add some Christmas cheer to the cookie sticks.
Perfect cookie to add to your holiday cookie trays and cookie exchanges.

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Reese's Gooey Cake Bars

Reese's peanut butter cups and Reese's pieces turn these chocolate cake mix bars into a peanut butter lover's dream dessert. Make these Reese's Gooey Cake Bars for after dinner, and watch everyone go nuts for them.

Remember a few weeks ago when I admitted HERE that I was struggling remembering any kind of 9th grade science?

Well, it's gets worse people. Now I can't even do 4th grade math. Seriously! My brain has decided to go bye bye when it comes to scholastic anything. [Read more...]

Mint Brownie Bars

Hot fudge, mint cookies, and Andes mint chips make these Mint Brownie Bars a serious chocolate explosion in your mouth. These gooey bars are for chocolate lovers everywhere.

3 brownies stacked together and loaded with green mint cookies with milk in the background.

These gooey brownie bars need to happen in your kitchen ASAP.

I mean, look at the layer of hot fudge coming out of it. What is stopping you from making these?

The other day, I got an intense craving for mint and chocolate. I had most of the stuff in my cupboards to make these right away, so I just had to run to the store for the mint Oreos. Now, here's the kicker! I can't even eat these.

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