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Red Velvet Bars

Red Velvet Bars are a simple dessert to make. With a cake mix base, Oreo cookies, and chocolate chips, they make a delicious treat to make for parties.

Three cake mix bars with Oreo cookies stacked on top of each other.

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I love to create fun treats for every occasion. And these vibrant red velvet cake bars are my favorite thing for Valentine's Day or Christmas. A layer of chocolate makes them extra rich and delicious.

Cake mix treats are great because they're easy to prepare. All you need is a box mix and a few extra ingredients.

Every few months, I clean out the pantry and create new recipes with what I find. Recently, I discovered that Oreos and red velvet make the perfect Valentine's Day dessert.

Why This Oreo Red Velvet Recipe Works

If you love red velvet cake but want something easier to make, this is the perfect alternative. Combining cake mix, sweetened condensed milk, and chocolate cookies creates a treat that's hard to resist.

Incredibly easy to make - Anyone can make these cookie bars with just a few simple ingredients.
Quick and convenient - No need to spend hours baking from scratch! Cake mix makes it easy to prepare bars quickly for serving.
Perfect for any occasion - These gooey layer bars are perfect for any occasion. Make them for birthday parties, holiday gatherings, or a cozy evening at home.
Fun to customize - Experiment with other combinations using different cake mixes and other toppings!

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Dark Chocolate Popcorn with M&M's

Plenty of sprinkles and candies make this Dark Chocolate Popcorn with M&M's a delicious and fun snack. It's the perfect treat for a family movie night or game day!

Are you looking for more chocolate-covered popcorn? Check out this Neapolitan popcorn and this Reese's popcorn.

Chocolate popcorn and candies in a pink bowl.

This post was first published in January 2017. It was updated and then republished in January 2024.

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Chocolate-covered popcorn is one of my favorite no-bake treats to make. Although once I start on it, my sweet tooth can't stop. This easy white chocolate popcorn is one of my go-to snacks when watching movies or playing games.

I stumbled upon some leftover chocolate and M&M's in our pantry this week. So, I created another popcorn treat using them. The blend was a mixture of buttery, salty popcorn, covered in chocolate, and loaded with M&M's. What a great idea that was!

Try this dark chocolate snack mix if you are tired of plain, regular popcorn. It is a fun alternative that your whole family will love. Trust me, one bite, and you will be hooked.

Why You'll Love This M&M Popcorn

This fun treat combines sweet and salty popcorn with sprinkles and candies. You can change the colors all year to match any party or theme with this easy recipe.

Ready in minutes. Just toss it all together in a big bowl, spread it on a sheet pan, and then it's ready to go.
Party pleaser! Make a big batch for your next gathering, and watch it disappear within minutes.
Easy to share. You can serve it in a large bowl for everyone to snack on all night. Or pack it in individual paper bags for a convenient grab-and-go option. Everyone will want more of this yummy treat regardless of how it's served.

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Strawberry Sugar Cookies

These Strawberry Sugar Cookies are soft, chewy, and bursting with flavor. Freeze-dried strawberries and red sanding sugar add sweetness and a fun pop of color to the dough.

A stack of red sugar cookies with one leaning on the side.

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We enjoy baking sugar cookies. Some of our favorites are churro cookies, cheesecake sugar cookies, and sparkly strawberry sugar cookies.

These sugar cookies are soft and chewy and bursting with berry flavor. Baking with fresh strawberries can be difficult because of the excess moisture they add. To get an intense flavor, I use freeze-dried strawberries.

Chocolate drizzles and sprinkles add a festive touch for Valentine's Day or Mother's Day. They're the perfect treat to share with your loved ones!

Why You Will Love These Strawberry Cookies

Attention all strawberry lovers! You must try these delightful, chewy strawberry cookies. They are loaded with flavor and have the same bright color as fresh berries.

These strawberry cookies are ridiculously easy to make. They can be baked right away without using a rolling pin and cookie cutters.
One of the benefits of this cookie dough is that NO chilling time is required before baking.
These sugar cookies get their sweet strawberry flavor and light pink color from freeze-dried strawberry powder.
The red sanding sugar on the outside gives them a red shimmer and adds a delicious crunch.

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Tiramisu Brownies

These Tiramisu Brownies feature layers of chocolate, coffee-soaked cookies, and creamy pudding. It has all the flavors of the classic Italian dessert in an easy-to-serve bar. Enjoy a quick coffee fix with this delicious treat.

A white plate with a brownie square topped with coffee filling.

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I absolutely love incorporating the bold flavor of coffee in desserts like our easy tiramisu. That flavor also inspired me to create these tiramisu cookies.

Then, a few years ago, I paired the creamy pudding and coffee-soaked cookies with a pan of brownies. Truly one of the best ideas of my life! The coffee lovers in your life will love this dessert mashup.

What are Tiramisu Brownies?

Tiramisu brownies are a delicious combination of two timeless desserts. The rich chocolate brownie base is topped with two layers of silky smooth filling and a layer of coffee-soaked cookies.

The dessert resembles tiramisu but surprises everyone with the chocolate crust. Once you try them, you'll want to make these coffee brownies repeatedly!

Why Make This Brownie Tiramisu

This is one of our favorite desserts for a reason! This brownie tiramisu recipe is always a hit, thanks to the classic combination of chocolate and coffee. Plus, it is so beautiful!

Easy to make. You can easily make these creamy tiramisu brownies using a boxed mix and simple ingredients like instant coffee and pudding.
A fun mashup of flavors. The cream cheese filling complements the chocolate brownies, resulting in a delicious texture contrast that pairs well with coffee and cookies.
Perfect for parties. Your friends will be surprised when you bring these delicious treats instead of plain brownies. Plus, they can be made a day ahead for easy serving!

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Reese's Chocolate Cookies

Reese's Chocolate Cookies are soft and chewy and go perfectly with a glass of milk. These chocolate cake mix cookies are easy to make and packed with Reese's Pieces and peanut butter cups. They disappear quickly, so make a second batch immediately!

Candy filled cookies stacked on a white board.

*This post was first published in September 2014. It was updated and then republished in January 2024.

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I love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate! Over the years, I have used Reese's in so many recipes. A few of our favorites are chocolate peanut butter pie, peanut butter brownies, and peanut butter cup cupcakes.

This week, I made these chocolate cookies with Reese's. They definitely need to be on your baking plans this week. With their incredible peanut butter flavor, this recipe is for true chocolate peanut butter lovers!

Why You'll Love This Recipe

You need these chocolate cake mix cookies if you are a chocolate and peanut butter fan! They are rich, decadent, and loaded with peanut butter goodness. Trust me. You will fall in love after that first bite.

Semi-homemade. Make these chocolate Reese's Pieces cookies with a chocolate cake mix. They are easy to make, and then they stay soft for days.
Peanut butter flavor. These cookies are perfect for peanut butter lovers. They are packed with peanut butter chips, Reese's pieces, and peanut butter cups.
Perfect texture. After chilling the dough, the cookies come out with the ideal thickness and soft, chewy texture.

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Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake

Our Chocolate Peanut Butter Cake is topped with two types of frosting and plenty of Reese's peanut butter cups! It's rich, indulgent, and worth every bite!

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After years of testing and tweaking recipes, I have finally found the best chocolate cake recipe. Serve it in a sheet pan or stack it in layers.

This cake has two layers of moist chocolate cake filled with a dark chocolate frosting. Then, the entire thing is frosted in a creamy peanut butter frosting that takes it over the top.

Make a peanut butter lover's birthday extra special by topping the cake with chopped Reese's peanut butter cups. It's a showstopper!

Why This Is The Best Chocolate Cake

This undoubtedly is one of the best chocolate peanut butter cakes you will ever try. Here is why we love making this chocolate cake from scratch.

Incredibly moist texture. This is a fluffy dessert with a moist, tender crumb and tons of flavor, thanks to the milk and coffee.
Easy step-by-step directions. For those new to baking, this cake recipe has been broken down into simple steps that anyone can follow.
Two types of frosting. The chocolate icing and peanut butter frosting mix creates a perfect blend of flavors.
Covered in peanut butter cups. This dessert is loaded with Reese's candies!

Are you looking for more chocolate and peanut butter desserts? Check out our Reese's peanut butter cupcakes and our peanut butter cheesecake brownies.

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Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipe

Share this fancy-looking Flourless Chocolate Cake with your favorite chocolate lover. Easy to make and topped with a chocolate ganache and fresh berries, it's the perfect recipe for any special occasion.

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If you love chocolate, you will enjoy this flourless torte. I remember having a slice of it years ago at a dinner event, where I fell in love after just one bite. I decided to create an easy-to-make version of it at home.

As I researched, I realized that most recipes for this particular cake have extra steps, which is overwhelming. I simplified the process, tested it several times, and finally achieved the best flourless cake. The best part is that it's easy enough for anyone to make.

This rich chocolate cake is gooey and delicious, making it the perfect dessert for Valentine's Day or a special stay-at-home date night. It's my go-to dessert whenever I need to make something simple yet fancy for holidays or dinner parties.

Why Make This Flourless Chocolate Cake Recipe

This flourless chocolate cake is a dreamy dessert! Plus, you do not need any special skills to decorate the top. The layer of fresh berries on top of a silky ganache gives a bakery-like appearance.

Decadent and rich. The dense and fudgy texture is a cross between a fudge brownie and a truffle. It's smooth and rich, and every bite melts in your mouth!
Naturally gluten-free. This dessert is suitable for people with gluten allergies or Passover as it does not contain flour or leavening agents.
Simple yet elegant. Our recipe for flourless chocolate cake is quick and easy to make using just a handful of ingredients. It's the perfect dessert to wow all your guests.

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Chai Donuts

Start your day right with our glazed Chai Donuts! These baked goods are perfectly sweet and spicy and topped with a silky spiced frosting, making them the ultimate breakfast treat.

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I love adding the warm spices of chai tea to my favorite baked goods because it makes me feel cozy. These chai donuts are one of my favorite breakfast treats.

Thanks to the infused milk in the batter and the glaze, these baked donuts have a rich flavor and tender, cake-like texture. They are perfect for any special breakfast or brunch, no matter the time of year!

If you're a fellow tea fan, then you should definitely try this creamy chai whipped cream. It adds a fantastic spice flavor to any dessert. We use it on apple waffles, French toast, or chocolate cheesecakes.

Why Make These Chai Donuts

If you love chai tea and homemade donuts, you've got to try this great recipe! It's easier than you'd think, and the spice flavor in the batter and the glaze gives you such a cozy feeling. Make a double batch - they won't last!

So cozy and flavorful. Those warm chai spices make these chai doughnuts fantastic. They taste just like your favorite chai tea lattes, and the spices will remind you of the holiday season!
Chai flavor. To get that spiced flavor, I infused milk with tea and then used it in the batter and glaze for the best flavor.
Completely from scratch. Ditch the processed donuts from the store. These homemade donuts use simple ingredients you probably already have at home, and one batch makes an entire dozen!

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Meatball Sliders

Get ready to score big with these mini Meatball Sliders! Whether you're cheering on your favorite team or simply looking for a quick family dinner, these homemade sandwiches are a guaranteed win.

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Easy snack dinners are a win-win for everyone. These mini meatball subs come together in the oven in less than 40 minutes, and our kids love them because they taste amazing!

We love to serve them on small buns with a side of homemade mac and cheese. It's a warm, family-friendly meal our whole crew enjoys!

Once you try these homemade cheesy meatball sliders, you'll understand why they're a regular part of our meal rotation. Your whole family is sure to love them too!

Why Make This Meatball Sliders Recipe

Our tasty sliders feature homemade meatballs made with ground beef, breadcrumbs, and seasonings. They are cooked in marinara sauce and then topped with mozzarella cheese, creating a comforting meal.

Quick and easy. Although there are a few steps to make the meatballs from scratch, they're really quick. Just remember to thaw the meat before making the meal.
Warm and satisfying. The homemade meatballs are simmered in a warm tomato sauce and then served on a roll with cheese.
Family-friendly. The crowd-pleasing sandwiches are easy and fun to prepare, making them perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.

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Buffalo Chicken Bell Pepper Nachos

Bell Pepper Nachos are a healthier alternative to traditional nachos. These crunchy pepper chips are filled with the bold flavors of buffalo chicken and make a great low carb appetizer to serve on game day.

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We absolutely love serving crunchy nachos and buffalo chicken dip during game-day parties. However, these dishes are higher in carbohydrates.

In order to indulge more often, we have been experimenting with healthier versions to get our nacho fix. In recent months, we've prepared chicken caprese nachos and pizza nachos using roasted cauliflower, which was tasty.

I decided to try bell pepper chips instead of the usual ingredients this time. Using buffalo chicken was an excellent idea because it made a delicious and nutritious lean and green meal.

You can also stuff them into a large pepper like I did in these buffalo chicken stuffed peppers.

Why Make Bell Pepper Nachos

We all crave those satisfying snack moments, but how about satisfying those cravings without the guilt? This mini bell pepper nachos recipe is the perfect way to indulge in a healthier alternative to traditional nachos.

Low-carb and gluten-free. The nachos become healthier when you replace the regular tortilla chips with bell peppers.
Portion control. Mini bell peppers are cute and are the perfect size for your nachos. This built-in portion control makes it easier to enjoy this snack without overeating.
Easy to make. Make these nachos in the oven or air fryer in under 30 minutes.
Versatile. These nachos make a fantastic appetizer, a fun party snack, or a light dinner option. You can also customize them to suit your taste preferences or accommodate dietary restrictions.

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