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Carrot Cake Sheet Cake

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This Carrot Cake Sheet Cake is moist and delicious, with shredded carrots, crushed pineapple, and cream cheese frosting. It's also the easiest carrot cake recipe you'll ever make.

Looking for more carrot cake? Try this carrot bundt cake or these carrot cake bars.

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Carrot Cake Sheet Cake

Carrot cake is a classic dessert that's perfect for any spring celebration. The moist texture, warm spices, and sweet flavor make it one of my favorite treats for Easter.

Whenever carrot layer cake is on a restaurant menu, I can't resist ordering it. I enjoy this cake with pineapple and raisins, but I understand that not everyone does. The texture and flavor they add make me so happy.

Making a carrot cake at home is hard work and takes a lot of time. However, this simple recipe allows you to enjoy the same delicious flavors without the hassle of layering. Using a 9x13 pan, you can easily create a moist and tasty carrot cake that is quick and easy to make.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

This 9x13 carrot cake is easy to make and perfect for any occasion. The creamy frosting with cream cheese will have everyone asking for more!

  • Full of flavor. Packed with spices and extra mix-ins, it will be the star of your dessert table.
  • Moist, dense texture. Adding shredded carrots, crushed pineapple, and sour cream to the batter creates a moist texture. 
  • Made and frosted in 1 pan! This sheet pan carrot cake is baked and frosted in the same pan. No fancy decorating skills are needed!
  • Perfect for any occasion. Enjoy this great cake recipe for Spring parties, Easter dinner, Mother's Day, or just because you need a sweet treat.
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Peanut Butter Bunnies

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Make this Easter extra special with these adorable Peanut Butter Bunnies! A creamy peanut butter center dipped in white chocolate makes this sweet bunny dessert melt in your mouth.

Little Easter bunnies with edible eyes and marshmallow ears on a platter.
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Peanut Butter Bunnies

This time of year brings back happy memories of our annual Easter egg hunt at my grandparents' house. The best part was finding giant peanut butter eggs with our names on them!

I continued the tradition of decorating eggs and having a fun egg hunt with our children. Every Easter, I create a new special treat and have come up with many cute recipes, such as bunny butt Rice Krispie treats and Oreo bunnies. This year, I was inspired to create more adorable bunny candies.

These peanut butter balls can be customized for any occasion. This Easter, I gave them a new look by adding pink sugar, marshmallow ears, and edible googly eyes. The eyes truly highlight their playful personality!

Why Make Homemade Easter Bunnies

  • They're easy to make. No baking is required, and they taste incredibly delicious! Kids of all ages will love adding ears and faces to the peanut butter bunnies.
  • Adorable bunny-shaped candies. Pink ears and googly eyes transform the traditional treat into the cutest Easter treat.
  • Great for any occasion. These sweet candies are perfect for parties, Easter baskets, or a delightful addition to the holiday dinner table. They will be gone in no time!
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Cadbury Chocolate Chip Cookies

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These thick and puffy Cadbury Chocolate Chip Cookies are loaded with chocolate chips and mini eggs. Make a double batch because they are the Easter bunny's favorite treat.

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Cadbury Chocolate Chip Cookies

This time of year, it's a must to stock up on candy because there are so many delicious options. Can you even say it's Easter if you don't have extra bags of Reese's eggs and Cadbury mini eggs in your pantry?

I added those amazing chocolate candy eggs to my thick chocolate chip cookies this year, resulting in my new favorite Easter treat. They are soft and chewy, with chunks of chocolate eggs throughout. 

Have fun adding a colorful flair to your Easter treats. Whether you choose peanut butter bunnies, Easter rice krispie treats, or these Cadbury egg cookies, everyone will smile when you bring them to dinner.

Why You Will Love Easter Egg Cookies

  • These are the perfect Spring cookies. Each one is loaded with chocolate mini eggs with pastel candy shells. The colorful crunch makes them delightful!
  • There is no need to chill the dough. This chocolate chip cookie recipe is best because it can be baked immediately.
  • They are so soft and chewy! The key to achieving the best texture is to use a combination of white and brown sugar and to avoid over-baking them.
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Orange Cream Cheesecake

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This delicious Orange Cheesecake is baked on a macadamia crust with chunks of oranges in the creamy filling. Topped with tangy sour cream and fresh orange slices, it is perfect for dinner parties or picnics.

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Orange Cheesecake

As Florida residents, we are fortunate to have access to fresh oranges and citrus fruits all the time. Until now, my favorite way to enjoy orange juice was in muffins, scones, and sweet bread.

I created this orange dessert a few years ago using leftover juice and a can of oranges. This cheesecake features a refreshing citrus flavor and a light, creamy texture. It's baked on a nutty macadamia crust that adds a delightful crunch.

This orange cream cheesecake is always a hit whenever we make it. It's a refreshing summer dessert with a citrus twist that everyone loves.

My sister and her family recently visited us, so I made it again for them during their stay. They were delighted to be my taste testers for the week!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Our orange cheesecake is perfect for any occasion - family gatherings, potlucks, or a cozy night in. Everyone will love it!

  • Refreshing Citrus Flavor. Every bite has plenty of orange flavor. Orange juice, zest, and mandarin orange chunks give it a light and refreshing citrus taste.
  • Unique Texture. Combining creamy filling, a crunchy crust, and tender fruit pieces creates a perfectly balanced mix of textures.
  • No water bath is required! When baking the batter, place the pan on the oven rack above steaming hot water so that water doesn't ruin your masterpiece.

If you like citrus, I suggest you try this key lime cheesecake and lemon cheesecake.

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Coconut Easter Eggs

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These homemade Coconut Eggs are a delicious addition to Easter baskets. Adding colorful sprinkles to the chocolate shell gives this classic treat a new twist, making it a holiday favorite!

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Easter is such a fun time of year to make cute treats. Chicks, bunnies, and all kinds of chocolate-covered Easter eggs get the special treatment.

Over the past few years, I have made a variety of homemade Easter candies. Our favorites are cookie butter eggs, Nutella eggs, and homemade Reese's eggs.  

However, I have always loved coconut cream eggs. So, this year, I decided to add a homemade version to my list of classic candies.  

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Why You Will Love These Coconut Cream Eggs 

Chocolate and coconut is a match made in heaven. This treat is perfect for Spring parties or Easter celebrations.

These homemade coconut eggs are a fun and delicious treat to add to baskets or egg hunts. The mixture is easy to make and dipped in a delicious chocolate coating.

Not only are they delicious, but they are also beautiful! Your friends and family will love the chocolate drizzles and colorful sprinkles.

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Easter Blondies

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Add a splash of color to your parties with this easy Easter Blondies recipe. Chewy, delicious, and loaded with sprinkles and candies, these cookie bars will be the star of any celebration.

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M&M blonde brownies are my go-to for a quick and easy dessert. These bars can be transformed into a colorful treat for any holiday or special event.

With Easter approaching, I enjoy making these blondies by adding various bags of candies. Trust me, these are not your average blonde brownies. 

I added mini Cadbury eggs and sprinkles to the cookie bars. This gives them a colorful flair that any Easter bunny will love. If you have extra Cadbury eggs, you will definitely want to try them in these thick chocolate chip cookies.

Why Make These Easter Egg Blondies 

I love this Easter blondie recipe because it's so versatile. Although I used mini Cadbury eggs and sprinkles, you can add other mix-ins to make it even more exciting. 

Choose candies, such as pastel M&Ms or Reese's Pieces, for extra sweetness and color. You could even add shredded coconut for a tropical cookie bar!

The best part about making these Easter bars is that you only need one bowl, so there are fewer dishes to do later.

  • These bars are fun, festive, and easy to make.
  • You don't need any special tools or ingredients.
  • Change the colors to fit any event or occasion.
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Copycat Starbucks Lemon Loaf

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This Lemon Loaf is soft, moist, and full of flavor. It's easy to make and is topped with a sweet glaze, making it the best copycat Starbucks lemon loaf.

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If you've ever tasted the Starbucks lemon loaf, you know how delicious that glazed bread is. But have you ever tried making a homemade version? Once I perfected their marble loaf recipe, I had to try the lemon.

Over the past few years, I have experimented with several recipes, hoping to find a lemon loaf cake that tastes as good as the one from the coffee shop. However, nothing met my expectations, so I created a recipe from scratch.

After a year of testing, I finally perfected this recipe. Multiple tests were done to achieve the texture and taste of that frosted sweet bread. Today, I'm sharing the inside scoop on how to make the most amazing lemon loaf in your kitchen.

Why This Is the Best Lemon Loaf

If you're looking for a delicious treat, this sweet bread recipe is the one for you! It's so moist and fluffy and tastes even better than the one from Starbucks or your local cafe.

  • Fresh lemon juice, zest, and extract add a bright lemon flavor that closely matches the coffee shop recipe.
  • This bread has a moist and delicious texture that melts in your mouth. It's basically cake in a bread pan!
  • No store-bought mixes are needed because this recipe is made entirely from scratch.
  • You can save time and money by skipping the long lines at Starbucks and enjoying the entire loaf of your favorite bread at home!

If you enjoy citrus desserts, I recommend trying the best lemon bars and key lime pound cake.

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Lucky Charms Popcorn

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Add a touch of magic to your day with this colorful Lucky Charms Popcorn. The combination of popcorn, cereal, pretzels, and candy is perfect for celebrating St. Patrick's Day.

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Lucky Charms Snack Mix

Looking for a charming dessert for St. Patrick's Day? I love making Lucky Charms treats and popcorn each year for our kids. This cereal brings back memories from my childhood.

We always had this fun cereal with colorful marshmallow shapes in our pantry. My siblings and I would always pick out the marshmallows and leave the rest. It seems to be a common childhood habit because, to this day, our kids do the same.

To encourage everyone to eat the cereal, I coated it in white chocolate. Chocolate makes everything better, but adding caramel corn, pretzels, and buttery popcorn made it a magically delicious snack.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

This tasty snack mix is excellent for St. Patrick's Day celebrations. Whether you're enjoying it with friends and family or by yourself, Lucky Charms popcorn will make you smile.

  • Fun to make. Combine all your favorite snacks in a bowl, and then cover it in melted chocolate.
  • Festive snack. Vibrant green M&Ms and whimsical marshmallows add a playful touch to the snack mix for parties or movie nights.
  • Easy to share. You can serve it in a large bowl for everyone to snack on all night. Or pack it in individual bags for a convenient grab-and-go option. Everyone will beg for more of this fun treat regardless of how it's served.
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Mint Granola Bars

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These homemade Mint Granola Bars are better than store-bought bars. They are easy to make and have a soft and chewy texture, perfect for a quick breakfast or snack.

Two chocolate bars stacked on top of each other.

Granola bars are a versatile snack because they can be a healthy treat or a sweet snack. I always use the base of these caramel oatmeal bars to make baked granola bars.

When our children were younger, they devoured granola bars, so we always tried to come up with new and exciting flavors to offer them. Typically, we kept M&M granola bars and Nutella bars in stock every week.

After finding an extra package of mint cookies in the pantry, I was inspired to create these cookie granola bars. They are simple to make and only take around 20 minutes to bake.

You can enjoy each chewy bar plain or add a green and chocolate drizzle for St. Patrick's Day. Both options are equally delicious.

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Why This Mint Bars Recipe Works 

These thin mint granola bars are perfect for a quick breakfast or a sweet treat. They're easy to make and will satisfy your sweet cravings.

  • Easy to Make - Skip the store-bought oatmeal breakfast bars and make this homemade version in under 30 minutes.
  • Cookie Flavor - Crushed cookies add a pop of fresh mint flavor and a chocolatey taste to these bars. 
  • Snack Size - Enjoy them for breakfast, school lunches, or after-school snacks,
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Salted Caramel Scones

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These delicious Caramel Scones are loaded with salted caramel chips and topped with a white chocolate drizzle and a sprinkle of sea salt. They are an excellent breakfast or afternoon snack when paired with a cup of tea or coffee.

Caramel scones with white chocolate on a plate.

Salted caramel is one of my weaknesses. While this flavor is generally associated with fall, we still enjoy it all year in cake, brownies, and frosting.

My husband loves scones. While enjoying a salted caramel mocha, I devised some new recipe ideas for him. He is usually a plain vanilla guy, but these mocha caramel scones won him over.

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Why This Caramel Scone Recipe Works 

These caramel scones are light, flaky, and absolutely delicious. Let's discuss a tender scone that melts in your mouth, with pockets of delicious caramel throughout. 

And to top it all off? A drizzle of white chocolate chips and a sprinkle of sea salt makes everyone want another one.

These delicious scones are the perfect breakfast, brunch, or afternoon snack. I love pairing them with a cup of coffee or a pumpkin latte. They also go great with a glass of milk or an apple cider tea. Here is why you will love them:

  • Soft, flakey center with crisp edges
  • Crunchy and golden brown outside
  • Sweet caramel chips and white chocolate drizzles
  • Sprinkles of sea salt on top
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