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Valentine Peanut Butter Cookie Bars

These Valentine Peanut Butter Cookie Bars are made with lots of sprinkles, M&M's, and Reese's hearts. They are delicious dessert to bring to Valentine's day parties or to share with your favorite peanut butter loving friend!

Four peanut butter cookie bars with Reese's hearts stacked on a red and white towel.

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I love Valentine treats! Kiss cookies and raspberry thumbprint cookies are at the top of my list of my 45 favorite Valentine recipes. But peanut butter and chocolate is my kryptonite. No matter how hard I try to resist this combo, I just can't do it.

I bought two bags of Reese's peanut butter hearts to use in my baking this month, so I decided to give these peanut butter cookies bars a fun red, white, and pink twist.

The peanut butter hearts, sprinkles, and M&M's made the peanut butter bars so pretty! And they tasted so good too.

Why You Will Love These Bars

Peanut butter cookie bars with peanut butter cups is a great way to enjoy peanut butter cup cookies without all the extra work. All you do is press all the dough into a sheet pan and let it bake. Easy, peasy!

Add your choice of candies to the top of the dough for a pretty and fun look. The cookie dough bakes around the Reese's candies, so the hearts keep their shape.

Colorful sprinkles in the dough and on the melted hearts gives the peanut butter bars a fun flair. It is easy to change up the colors and shapes if you are making them for another holiday.

You will love the texture in these cookie bars. They are soft and chewy and have the best peanut butter flavor. What are you waiting for? Let's get baking!

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Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats

These delicious Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats topped with Hershey hearts are sure to bring joy to your day. The sweet combo of chocolate and strawberry adds a fun twist to the classic marshmallow rice Krispie treat.

Pink rice krispie treats cut into hearts and topped with a chocolate heart on a white tray.

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We love rice Krispie treats around here. Something magical happens when you combine marshmallows, butter, and crisp rice cereal in a pan.

Some of our favorites are peanut butter cup rice krispies and these M&M rice krispie treats. I love that there are so many ways and shapes that you can make them.

A few years ago I made these Reese's Krispie hearts to include in my list of 45 Valentine's treat. This year I found chocolate hearts filled with strawberry creme and decided to make strawberry rice Krispies with them.

Why You Will Love These

These chewy rice Krispie treats get their flavor and color from a box of strawberry Jello. You are going to love how easy it is to transform the classic treats into any flavor with Jello powder.

Easy No Bake Treat - No need to turn on the oven and heat up the kitchen.
Bright Pink Color - The fun color makes them perfect for Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, or baby showers.
Fun Flavor - Jello powder is a great way to add strawberry flavor to rice krispie treats.

Loaded with strawberry flavor and topped with a chocolate heart, your family and friends will be so impressed with these fun crispy treat hearts.

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Potato Fudge

Enjoy the combination of sweet and savory in this classic Potato Fudge. Adding mashed potatoes to shredded coconut and dark chocolate creates a sweet candy that will have everyone thinking they're eating a Mounds bar.

Three coconut fudge squares stacked on a blue towel.

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Yes, you read the title of this post right. This delicious fudge actually has mashed potatoes in it.

I found this recipe in an old Wilton candy cookbook years ago. At first I wasn't sure because who combines fudge and mashed potatoes? That's almost as strange as using candy corn to make homemade Butterfingers...

Then I realized this was actually a coconut fudge, so I became intrigued. I had to know what a potato dessert tasted like. Turns out it's amazing and tastes like a Mounds candy bar.

Why You Will Love This

This easy potato fudge comes together in minutes with just a few ingredients, including mashed potatoes.

This vintage recipe is a great way to use up leftover potatoes! Not seasoned, of course.
The sweet flavor of coconut fudge topped with dark chocolate will remind you of a Mounds candy bar.
No one will EVER guess the secret ingredient in this creamy fudge is actually a potato.

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Vanilla Mug Cake

Craving something sweet? Make this delicious Vanilla Mug Cake in a matter of minutes. With just a few ingredients and a microwave, you can make this mug cake recipe for dessert. Top it with your favorite frosting and dig in!

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I don't know about you, but sometimes I just want a piece of cake, but I don't want a full funfetti cake sitting on my counter tempting me all week. That's when a mug cake is the perfect solution.

Recently, I tried multiple mug cake recipes that I found online. I ended up being so disappointed because most of them turned out spongy or rubbery.

So, I took my baking knowledge and tweaked a few things to come up with the best mug cake. It was light, fluffy, and satisfied my sweet tooth.

What is a Mug Cake?

It is a single serving cake that you bake in the microwave. These little cakes are easy to make with a few ingredients and cook in just 1-2 minutes. It's the perfect treat when you want something sweet.

Why Make Cake in a Cup

When your sweet tooth gets the best of you, you can make this vanilla mug cake in just a few minutes.

The cake for 1 is soft and fluffy and tastes amazing by itself. Want a fancy dessert? Add vanilla frosting or a scoop of strawberry ice cream for an awesome little treat.

Dessert for One - Enjoy a single serving of cake that is ready to eat in just 5 minutes.
Easy to Make - The no egg mug cake can be made quickly with only a few ingredients.
Sweet Flavor - The sweet vanilla taste and rainbow sprinkles make it a fun and delicious dessert.
Great to Customize - Feel free to change up the sprinkles based on the time of year. You can also add chocolate chips, nuts, or chopped up cookies.

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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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