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    Chocolate Donuts

    By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED March 9, 2023 · 42 Comments

    Two chocolate glazed donuts with sprinkles on a white plate.

    Enjoy a delicious breakfast treat that is sure to satisfy any chocoholic's cravings with these baked Chocolate Donuts. Topped with even more chocolate and colorful sprinkles, this treat is sure to put a smile on your face in the morning.

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    Whenever we visit a new city I love finding donut shops to visit. Having a good donut while on vacation is the best.

    Since I am such a donut fan, I love making homemade baked donuts for special occasions. A few of our favorites are these orange donuts, apple cider donuts and blueberry filled donuts.  

    Why This Recipe Works

    If you haven't had cake donuts then you are missing out. There are so many ways to make them. Since I love chocolate, I had to make a chocolate donut version.

    These sweet baked donuts turned out absolutely amazing! They are moist and delicious with a cake-y crumb texture that melts in your mouth.

    • Triple the Chocolate - Dark cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and a chocolate glaze makes these everything a chocolate lover will go wild for.
    • Baked Not Fried - Traditional donuts are fried in oil, but this recipe is easy to bake in the oven.
    • Sweet Breakfast Treat - The soft crumb texture goes perfectly with a cup of milk or a chocolate latte.
    • Perfect for any Occasion - Sprinkles add a pop of color that you can match to any theme or event.

    Not a chocolate fan? Try these funfetti donuts or blueberry key lime donuts in your donut pan.

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    Broccoli Egg Bake

    By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED March 7, 2023 · 32 Comments

    A white plate with a square of egg casserole topped with cheese.

    Start your day off right with this easy Broccoli Egg Bake. Loaded with veggies and cheese, this egg casserole will be a hit with everyone in your house. Plus, you can make it ahead of time for a quick breakfast all week long.

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    Why You Will Love This

    Eggs are a great way to enjoy a high protein and low carb breakfast. We love making egg muffins, egg burritos, and egg casseroles ahead of time, so we can enjoy them for breakfast on busy weekday mornings.

    This delicious and easy to make broccoli egg casserole is loaded with veggies and topped with cheese. It's perfect for busy families or anyone looking for a low carb breakfast recipe.

    Keep things simple by making the egg bake ahead of time. It reheats quickly, so you can reheat squares any day of the week.

    • Packed with Veggies. Use whatever veggies you have on hand or whatever veggies are in season to create a new egg bake every time.
    • Make Ahead. This egg recipe can be made ahead of time, so all you have to do is heat and serve on busy mornings.
    • Healthy Breakfast. Packed with proteins and veggies, this low carb egg dish is a nutritious breakfast choice.
    • Great for holidays! Make and serve this egg bake for Easter morning, Mother's day, or any special brunch.
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    Lucky Charms Cookies

    By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED March 6, 2023 · 2 Comments

    A white board with Lucky Charms cookies lying on it.

    Add some magic to your baking with these soft Lucky Charms Cookies. Each one is packed with colorful marshmallows, making them the perfect treat for St. Patrick's Day.

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    Lucky Cookies

    I love making cookie recipes for every holiday. Kiss cookies for Valentine's Day, carrot cake mix cookies for Easter, fireworks cookies for the 4th of July, and chocolate peppermint crunch cookies at Christmas.

    Of course, for St. Patrick's Day, I had to make cookies with my favorite childhood cereal. These soft cake mix cookies are loaded with white chocolate and colorful Lucky Charms marshmallows. Every bite will make you feel like a kid again.

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • Kid-friendly: The kids will have a blast pulling all the marshmallows out of the cereal box and mixing them into the cookie dough!
    • Easy Cake Mix Cookie: If you haven't made cake mix cookies before, you will be amazed at how easy they are.
    • Funfetti Flavor - Funfetti chips and Lucky Charms marshmallows make them magically delicious.
    • Colorful Rainbow Cookie - Bright colors make them perfect for rainbow-themed parties.
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    Orange Muffins

    By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED March 4, 2023 · 4 Comments

    A white tray with glazed orange muffins sitting on it.

    Add a little sunshine to your day with these Orange Muffins. These glazed muffins are light, fluffy, and bursting with citrus flavor. An orange glaze adds the perfect final sweet touch.

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    Why Make These

    Muffins are an easy treat to make for breakfast or brunch. The best part is that they can be made in a variety of flavors. Some of our favorites are these banana muffins, these blueberry zucchini muffins, or apple muffins.

    One muffin you must add to your list are these orange glazed muffins. Fresh squeezed juice adds the perfect touch of orange sweetness to the soft fluffy muffins. It's like eating sunshine for breakfast.

    • Bright Flavor - Fresh orange juice and orange zest add a delicious taste.
    • Soft and Fluffy - Cake-like texture that is so good.
    • Orange Glaze - A sweet mixture of sugar and juice makes a delicious topping.

    Serve these muffins with a glass of pineapple orange juice for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. If you love orange, try out these orange sweet rolls.

    Love baking muffins? Try our chocolate banana muffins, carrot muffins, or monkey bread muffins.

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    Loaded Baked Potato Soup

    By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED February 28, 2023 · 34 Comments

    A bowl of creamy potato soup topped with cheese and bacon.

    There is nothing like a warm bowl of Loaded Baked Potato Soup when it's cold outside. This potato soup recipe is easy to make and packed with the flavors of a classic baked potato. It's is sure to become a favorite.

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    Soup is the perfect comfort food to make during the winter months.  There is something so relaxing about eating a warm bowl of soup when it is cold outside.

    A few of our favorites are chicken noodle soup, broccoli cheddar soup, or Dr. Pepper chili with a pan of easy skillet cornbread.

    Potatoes are an inexpensive ingredient and can be made into so many great things like french fries, potato salad, or a creamy potato bacon soup.

    Why this is the Best Potato Soup

    This easy baked potato soup has so much flavor from the crispy bacon, shredded cheese, and veggies. Plus, there are no extra ingredients needed to make it thick and creamy.

    • Ultimate Comfort Food - Everything you love about a baked potato in a creamy bowl of soup.
    • Hearty and Delicious - Lots of bacon and cheese make this a hearty main-dish soup.
    • Easy to Customize - Load your soup bowl with all your favorite baked potato toppings.
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    Chocolate Oreo Cookies

    By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED February 22, 2023 · 15 Comments

    A stack of white chocolate Oreo cookies on a white plate.

    These Chocolate Oreo Cookies are the ultimate chocolate cookie! Each cookie is packed with chunks of Oreos and white chocolate chips, making each bite absolutely delicious.

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    Chocolate Oreo Cookies

    There is something about the crunch and flavor of an Oreo that I adore. Not only do they taste good, but they work great in so many easy dessert recipes. The most common way we use them is in a cookie crust or in these cookies and cream cookies.

    I was craving chocolate this week, so I made chocolate cookies with Oreos. These fat cookies are so easy to make and are loaded with cookie chunks and white chocolate chips.

    If you love Oreos, you will fall head over heels in love with these white chocolate Oreo cookies made from scratch.

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • Easy to make in minutes. The chocolate dough comes together quickly in one bowl.
    • They are loaded with chocolate goodness. They are made with cocoa powder, chocolate cookie chunks, and white chocolate chips.
    • No chilling is required! You can roll and bake this dough as soon as you mix it.
    • Super thick and puffy cookies. These cookies are meant to be fudgy and chewy.

    Make sure you have a glass of milk ready. These dark chocolate cookies are decadent and insanely delicious.

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    Chocolate Bon Bon Cookies

    By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED February 21, 2023 · 2 Comments

    Two chocolate bon bon cookies stacked on a plate.

    Enjoy a delicious surprise when you bite into these Chocolate Bon Bon Cookies. Each bite-sized shortbread cookie is dipped in white chocolate and has an unexpected Hershey kiss hidden inside. Get ready to fall in love as they melt in your mouth.

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    Chocolate Bon Bons

    I love finding fun ways to incorporate Hershey's kisses into cookies. There is something so exciting about eating a cookie with chocolate in the middle.

    A batch of these chocolate cookies with kisses is so easy to make. Adding a white chocolate coating and colorful sprinkles make the bon bons look so fancy.

    Get ready to satisfy your inner chocolate lover with these chocolate bon bon cookies.

    Why This Recipe Works

    • Quick and easy to make. The dough comes together in minutes using a mixer and one bowl.
    • No chilling time required. Fill and bake these secret kiss cookies right away.
    • Use any Hershey's Kisses. Feel free to use your favorite kiss flavor for the centers.
    • Perfect for every holiday. Change up the sprinkles on top of the bon bons to match the holiday or theme of any party.

    Looking for more chocolate cookies to munch on? Try our dark chocolate Butterfinger cookies, chocolate blossom cookies, or these chocolate Oreo cookies.

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    Banana Split Cheesecake

    By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED February 16, 2023 · 104 Comments

    A white plate with a slice of banana cheesecake with banana split toppings on it.

    This Banana Split Cheesecake has all your classic ice cream sundae flavors. Layers of creamy banana cheesecake, strawberry pie filling, and a fun chocolate topping creates a delicious dessert that everyone loves.

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    In college, I worked as a waitress at Friendly's. One of my favorite desserts to make and serve was the banana split sundae. There is just something about the combination of vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, and banana that is so delicious.

    Over the years I have been inspired to add those flavors to different banana split desserts. Some of our favorites are banana split pie, banana split cake, and this dessert salad.

    Since we love cheesecake, I decided to add the sundae flavors to a full sized cheesecake too. I changed the toppings on this banana pudding cheesecake and added a graham cracker crust. The end result was the most delicious banana split cheesecake!

    Bonus: Love cheesecake? Check out our favorite 37 cheesecake recipes.

    Why You Will Love This

    This banana cheesecake with ice cream toppings is a gorgeous dessert to make for summer parties, picnics, or potlucks. It looks impressive, but is actually quite easy to make.

    • Combination of banana cheesecake and banana split toppings makes it taste so good.
    • Takes the flavors in a banana split sundae to a whole new level.
    • Easy and fun to customize with your favorite ice cream toppings.
    • Great dessert for special holidays or fun family gatherings.
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    Philly Cheesesteak Dip

    By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED February 9, 2023 · 45 Comments

    An orange bowl filled with cheesesteak on a plate with bread slices.

    Enjoy the taste of a Philly cheesesteak in this awesome Philly Cheesesteak Dip. Loaded with onions, peppers, and beef, this cheesy queso is perfect for your next game day party or potluck.

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    A few months ago, my husband kept saying we needed to create another queso dip since we all loved this chicken queso dip so much.  His idea was to create a Philly cheese steak version.

    The mixture of melted cheese, meat, and peppers was incredible served with crusty slices of bread.  Everyone around our table gave the steak queso two thumbs up.

    Why You Will Love This Dip

    Dips and appetizers are the most common foods found at football parties. For a party that everyone will rave about, serve this Philly cheesesteak dip along side of tortilla pizza roll ups, buffalo chicken tots, and these football rice krispie treats!

    • Easy to make. This scoop-able cheesy queso dip melts easily on the stove top or in a crock pot.
    • Extra cheesy! Velveeta cheese gives this steak dip an extra creamy texture.
    • Loaded with steak and veggies. All your favorite Philly sandwich ingredients in a cheesy party dip.
    • Perfect for game days or potlucks. Serve the ultimate cheese dip at your Super Bowl parties or family get togethers for a touch down success.
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    Chocolate Kiss Cookies

    By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED February 8, 2023 · 7 Comments

    A white plate with three chocolate sprinkles cookies topped with Hershey kisses.

    Satisfy your chocolate cravings with these irresistible Chocolate Kiss Cookies. The chewy brownie-like cookies topped with colorful sprinkles and a Hershey's Kiss will delight chocolate lovers everywhere.

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    Hershey Kiss Cookies

    I absolutely love baking treats for every holiday. Well, quite honestly, I love to bake treats any time of the year, but that's beside the point.

    One of my favorite things to make is chocolate cookies with a Hershey Kiss on top. A few months ago, I made Christmas kiss cookies, so I decided to make a similar chocolate blossom cookie with pink and red sprinkles for Valentine's Day

    Adding a Hershey's lava kiss on top of each one was the perfect sweet touch. You can also stuff a cookie with a kiss like these chocolate bon bon cookies.

    Bonus: If you are looking for great treats for those you love, check out these 45 Valentine's Day Recipes.

    Why You'll Love This Recipe

    • Easy cookie to make. The chocolate dough comes together in minutes.
    • Chocolate lovers' dream cookie! A sweet brownie cookie with chocolate candy on top will satisfy any chocolate cravings.
    • Sprinkles make everything more fun! The bright, festive colors make them a hit for any holiday. Change up the sprinkles based on the holiday or theme.
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