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Strawberry Chex Mix

This sweet and crunchy Strawberry Chex Mix is the perfect no bake snack. White chocolate coated Chex cereal with strawberry flavor and cookie crumbs is a fun way to change up the classic muddy buddies.

Three bowls filled with a sweet chex mix and M&M candies.

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Have you ever made a muddy buddy Chex mix recipe? Depending on what part of the country you are from it might be called puppy chow, muddy buddies, reindeer chow, and or just sweet Chex mix. Whatever name you call this snack mix, it's delicious.

Snack mixes with cereal are a great way to make a sweet treat with things you have in your kitchen. I love finding ways to add new flavors to the chocolate coated mix. Some of our favorites are this brownie batter muddy buddies and this peanut butter cup puppy chow.

Did you know you can use a dry cake mix or brownie mix in place of some of the powdered sugar? It's a fun way to change things up. Just make sure you heat treat the dry mixes ahead of time.

Why You Will Love This

Adding shortbread cookie crumbs and dry strawberry cake mix to this easy sweet Chex mix gives it a delicious flavor. Turn it into a fun Valentine's Day treat by adding holiday M&M's!

Quick and Easy treat - This sweet Chex mix is ready in minutes because you use a microwave. No baking or special tools required!
Sweet Twist on Muddy Buddies - A coating of strawberry cake mix and shortbread cookie crumbs give it a strawberry shortcake flavor.
Fun Color - The pink colors make it perfect for spring parties like Valentine's Day, Easter, or baby showers.

If you love the flavor of strawberry and vanilla, then you are going to love this strawberry Chex mix recipe!

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Fantasy Fudge Recipe

Kraft's original Fantasy Fudge Recipe is a timeless treat that everyone loves. This easy no fail fudge is loaded with crunchy walnuts and has a smooth chocolate texture that melts in your mouth. Enjoy this sweet treat for any holiday.

Three squares of chocolate walnut fudge stacked on a white board.

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Fudge is honestly one of my favorite no bake treats to make when I'm short on time. A few that we make all the time are this cappuccino fudge and this banana fudge.

Recently, my mom gave me a box of old recipes that she had inherited from her great aunt. I was so excited to find a fantasy fudge recipe in the box.

Growing up I remember my aunt making this chocolate walnut fudge for holiday dinners. After all these years, I finally learned her secret ingredient - marshmallow creme.

Why Make this No Fail Fudge

The original fantasy fudge recipe was published on the back of Kraft Jet Puffed marshmallow creme jars years ago. It is a vintage recipe that brings back so many memories.

Make this easy fantasy fudge on the stove top or in the microwave.
The smooth and creamy fudge will literally melt in your mouth.
Adding walnuts to this no fail fudge gives it a delicious crunch and flavor.
Fudge is a great no bake dessert that you can make ahead of time.

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Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits

Satisfy your sweet tooth with these delicious Strawberry Cheesecake Parfaits! Layers of no bake cheesecake, crunchy Oreo cookies, and strawberry pie filling makes an easy dessert that is perfect for any occasion. All without even turning on the oven.

Clear cups filled with chocolate cookie crumbs, no bake strawberry cheesecake, and strawberry pie filling.

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Cheesecake parfaits are the perfect treat to make when you are craving something sweet, but don't want to turn the oven on. There is something so fun about filling cups with layers of goodness.

The best thing about making no bake parfaits like these lemon parfaits and these chocolate cheesecake parfaits is that you can eat them right away if you want.

Why You Will Love These

Since Valentine's day is coming up in a few weeks, these strawberry parfaits would be the perfect way to say "I love you" to your family.

Easy to Make - This no bake recipe can be chilling in the fridge in about 10 minutes.
No Baking Involved - No bake desserts are the best when it is too hot outside to bake, or you are just tired of baking.
Cute Individual Desserts - No sharing required because everyone gets their own mini cheesecake parfait.
Loaded with Strawberry Flavor - Fresh strawberries in the filling and strawberry fruit filling give each bite of the parfait a "berry" good taste.

These little cheesecake cups are creamy, delicious, and will get smiles from everyone when you share them for dessert.

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Easy Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

These Chocolate Cheesecake Bars are easy to make and the perfect dessert for chocolate lovers. The Oreo cookie crust gives it a delicious crunch. And the best part? There's no need for a springform pan!

Chocolate cheesecake squares on a white tray.

*The post for triple chocolate cheesecake bars was first published in October 2013. It was updated and republished in January 2023.

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Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

Over the years, I have fallen in love with making cheesecake. It is such a delicious and fancy dessert to make and share. Although, most weeks I do not have time to create and make a full sized cheesecake. That's when cheesecake bars are my best friend.

They are so easy to make, and the flavor options are endless. You could have a traditional graham cracker crust like these apple cheesecake bars, or you could have a brownie crust like these cherry cheesecake brownies.

Recently I was craving chocolate, so I changed the measurements on these mini triple chocolate cheesecakes and turned them into chocolate cheesecake bars.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

This chocolate cheesecake recipe is so simple that even beginning bakers will feel confident making it for their next dinner party or get-together.

Perfect dessert for chocolate lovers!
It has a shorter bake time than a full-size cheesecake
Look fancy, but they are so easy to make.
No special pans or tools are needed!
It's a great dessert to serve for events or crowds.

Get ready to wow your friends and family with a pan of creamy chocolate cheesecake for dessert. No one has to know how easy they are to make.

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Blueberry Danish

This Blueberry Danish is filled with a sweet cheese center and blueberry pie filling. They are easy to make and look so fancy when topped with a sweet vanilla glaze. Enjoy one for breakfast or dessert or share at Sunday brunch.

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Danishes are an easy pastry to make for breakfast or brunch. They look so pretty and fancy on your table, yet they are so simple to make.

Over the years we have made quite a few danish recipes. They are perfect for morning treats or late night snacks.

Some of our favorites are lemon cheese danish, a cherry danish, and this raspberry cheesecake danish. Or think way outside of the box and make this yummy s'mores danish.

Why Make This Recipe

This cream filled blueberry danish is one of the easiest breakfast recipes you can make. Plus, homemade always tastes better than anything you can buy at the store.

Using crescent rolls for the base makes them simple to put together. In less than 30 minutes, you can be enjoying a blueberry danish in your own home. No special equipment or skills needed.

What you will love most about this recipe is how versatile it is. Change out the blueberries for your favorite jam or pie filling and create a new and exciting pastry each time.

This danish recipe is great for holidays, special occasions, and showers, as it will impress everyone. Great for Easter and Mother's day!

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White Chicken Chili

This delicious and easy White Chicken Chili Soup is a great way to warm up on a cold night. In just 30 minutes, you can make a hearty chicken chili soup recipe that has the perfect amount of spice and flavor.

A white bowl filled with chicken chilii and toppings.

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We love making a pot of homemade soup for dinner when the weather turns cooler. There is just something so cozy and comforting about a hot bowl of soup when it's cold outside.

Our family loves making this broccoli cheddar soup, this creamy tomato soup, and this sweet and spicy Dr. Pepper chili. You can even have a healthy sausage kale soup if you are looking for a low carb soup.

But I think my all-time favorite soup might be chicken chili. It is a little lighter and brothier than red chili and has a rich, warm flavor that I enjoy.

Why This White Chicken Chili Soup Works

This hearty white chili is made with a creamy broth, shredded chicken, white beans, and a variety of spices. It's full of flavor and tastes amazing.

It's a welcome change from traditional chili.
Easy to make on the stovetop or in a slow cooker.
No need for flour or cream to thicken this soup. Blending beans with broth is a great way to thicken the soup without adding extra carbs or dairy.
This one-pot meal can be ready in less than 30 minutes.
Perfect dinner for cold weather!

The best part about this white chicken chili recipe is having it for lunch the next day. It's easy to reheat the leftovers in the microwave or stovetop.

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Oreo Mousse Cake

Take your dessert to a whole new level with this Oreo Mousse Cake. A light fluffy cookies and cream mousse on a fudgy brownie bottom pie creates an Oreo dessert that will make everyone stop and stare.

If you love brownie cakes, you should try our thin mint cheesecake or our strawberry mousse cake.

A slice of Oreo mousse cake on a white plate topped with Cool Whip and Oreo cookie chunks.

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Making desserts with a brownie base is one of my favorite ways to make a fancy show stopping cake that is actually quite easy.

If you have never had a dessert with a brownie base then you are missing out. Some of my favorites include cherry mousse brownie cake, Snickers cheesecake, and this cookie dough cheesecake brownie pie.

This time I added some Oreo fluff to the top of a homemade brownie. Oh, my word! One bite of the smooth texture and chocolate and cream flavor of this Oreo mousse dessert will make you lose control. In a good way!

Why This Works

A chewy brownie crust topped with a light, fluffy mousse that is loaded with Oreos cookies is a match made in heaven. You can do our homemade brownies or use a box mix. Either works and tastes good, so do what makes you happy.

Chocolate cookies give the Oreo mousse cake an amazing cookies and cream flavor. The sweet fluff will melt in your mouth because the cookies soften and get cake-like after it sits for a while.

This is an absolutely amazing dessert to share with friends and family. I recommend making it for birthdays or special events when you want to "wow" everyone with your dessert making skills.

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Buffalo Chicken Tots

Add a spicy twist to your favorite pan of nachos with these Buffalo Chicken Tots. The combination of crispy tater tots, buffalo chicken, and melted cheese make these totchos the perfect game day food.

A black pan filled with cheesy tater tots and buffalo chicken.

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Our family absolutely loves anything buffalo chicken. In fact, the most requested appetizer every month is buffalo chicken dip.

So when I saw buffalo chicken tots on the menu at Friar's Nook in Magic Kingdom, I had to try them. After all I love tater tots and I love buffalo chicken, so the dish sounded magical.

One of my favorite things to do is recreate Disney recipes, so a pan of those buffalo totchos had to happen when I got home. It's a great way to enjoy the magic of the Parks when you can't be there.

What are Totchos?

Totchos are nachos made with tater tots. The crispy tots take the place of chips and are covered in cheese and all your favorite toppings.

Why You Will Love Them

A pan of loaded buffalo chicken totchos combines buffalo chicken with crispy tater tots. They are amazing and so delicious and can be served as a full meal or as an appetizer.

The key to this totchos recipe is the crispy tot base. Use your oven or air fryer to bake them before loading with all the toppings.

They are made with just a few ingredients.
Easy meal prep that can be done in minutes.
Change up the toppings based on your preferences.
Great game day appetizer!

Other buffalo chicken recipes that you may enjoy is this buffalo chicken salad, these buffalo chicken calzones, or this buffalo chicken pizza.

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Merry Christmas 2022

Family Christmas card picture with text.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from our family to yours!

We are so thankful for your continued support as we share dinner and dessert recipes with you each week. Thank you for visiting our site and making our recipes with your families. We love getting emails and comments from everyone who tries our recipes. Your support makes what we do in the kitchen so much fun!

It's our hope and prayer that during this busy holiday season you are able to relax and enjoy what God has given you. It's easy to get so busy that we forget to slow down and to be present in the moment.

All the decorating, eating, and enjoying friends and family can make us forget the meaning of Christmas. God sent His only Son to show us the way to live and to be our Savior. It makes all those activities we get involved in seem less important.

Let the joy of Jesus fill your heart and mind as you celebrate with your family this week. Merry CHRISTmas and have a wonderful holiday season!

Luke 2:10-11 "I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord."

Luke 2:14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace, good will toward men."

No Bake Eggnog Pie

This easy No Bake Eggnog Pie comes together in minutes. Layers of no bake cheesecake and eggnog pudding in an Oreo cookie crust makes this a delicious dessert for the holidays.

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We always buy at least 1 carton of eggnog for Christmas. There is just something I love about drinking this thick holiday beverage during the holiday season.

Although my absolute favorite way to use eggnog is in baked goods. Some of my favorites are eggnog cake, these eggnog thumbprints, and this eggnog pie.

The holidays tend to get busy, so I am always looking for quick and easy recipes. This year I used our leftover eggnog in an easy no bake pie that got rave reviews.

Why This Works

This no bake eggnog pie is so easy to make in minutes. It's the perfect recipe to make when you want something sweet but don't feel like baking.

The layers come together quickly and create a light and fluffy pie that tastes like the holidays.

Easy no bake pie recipe that can be made ahead of time.
Great way to use up the leftover eggnog in your fridge.
Perfect dessert for anyone who loves eggnog.
Delicious recipe to share at holiday parties or gatherings.

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