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Pineapple Filling

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In just minutes you can make a Pineapple Filling on the stovetop using five ingredients. This homemade pie filling is great for cake layers, cupcakes, pastries, or even spread on toast.

2 clear jars filled with pineapple pie filling.

On hot days, we like to make this pineapple dole whip and this pineapple punch to cool off with. There is something so refreshing and tropical about pineapple during the summer.

With hot weather right around the corner again, I am looking forward to tropical desserts with lots of pineapple and coconut. 

I had a few extra cans of crushed pineapple leftover after making this pineapple sunshine cake for a few parties, so I was inspired to create more tropical recipes.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

This easy pineapple filling literally takes 10 minutes to make. All you need are a few extra ingredients to thicken the canned pineapple.

Plus, when you make your own pie filling you can control what ingredients are in it and how sweet it is.

It has the perfect thickness for a cake filling, cupcake centers, and cookie bars. It is also delicious spread on toast or and spooned over ice cream.

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Frosting Fudge

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This easy 3 ingredient Frosting Fudge is made with chocolate chips, butter, and canned frosting. It is a simple fudge recipe that anyone can make and tastes delicious.

Chocolate and vanilla fudge squares stacked together on a paper.

I've made it my mission to make and enjoy fudge all year long instead of waiting for the holidays. Orange creamsicle fudge, cookies and cream fudge recipe, and fantasy fudge are a few flavors we make all the time.

The dilemma with making homemade fudge is that sometimes it just doesn't want to set up. I've solved that problem by using three ingredients that will set up for you every single time.

Are you ready to make no fail fudge? Most traditional fudge recipes require lots of stirring and attention. This chocolate frosting fudge is ready in minutes.

Why It Works

This fudge is literally made with just 3 ingredients that you melt together and spread in a pan. How easy is that?

  • You can use any flavor of chocolate chips or frosting to change up this quick fudge.
  • No candy thermometer is needed.
  • Add your favorite mix-ins to give it a fun flavor.

Whether you are in the mood for chocolate or vanilla, this three ingredient fudge will satisfy your cravings. Keep this recipe handy because it is the perfect treat for parties, potlucks, and of course holidays.

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Easy Chocolate Pudding Recipe

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This Easy Chocolate Pudding Recipe comes together in minutes and is so rich and creamy. It is made with just eight simple ingredients, so you can indulge in a homemade chocolate dessert any time you like.

Two chocolate pudding cups topped with whipped cream and berries.

Chocolate pudding is one of those classic desserts that kids and adults love. Growing up my parents always had boxes of instant pudding in our cupboards. We loved making that quick and easy dessert on busy nights.

Did you know that it is actually quite easy to make your own homemade pudding from scratch? A few weeks ago I made and fell in love with this homemade vanilla pudding.

Now I'm on a pudding kick and want to make all the flavors. Since chocolate is my first love, I had to make homemade chocolate pudding next.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Our easy chocolate pudding recipe is so creamy and delicious that you will never want to buy a store bought box mix or those little chocolate pudding cups from the store again. 

  • Made with simple pantry ingredients.
  • Easy to make on the stovetop.
  • Ready in 10 minutes.
  • No preservatives or ingredients you can not pronounce in it.
  • Travels well, so it is great for potlucks or parties.

Serve cups of this homemade chocolate pudding on its own or jazz it up with whipped cream and berries for a fancy after dinner dessert. 

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Oreo Bunnies

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Are you looking for a cute Easter treat that is easy to make in minutes? No bake Oreo Bunnies are so fun and easy to put together. Kids of all ages will enjoy making and eating these cute chocolate covered bunny cookies.

Three Oreo bunnies stuck into a pink basket.
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I love finding fun and adorable treats that I can add edible candy eyes to. A few of my favorite Easter treats with eyes are these Oreo chicks and these bunny cupcakes.

Since Easter is coming soon, I decided to hop to it and turn chocolate covered Oreos into bunnies. Adding straws and putting them into a basket made a fun centerpiece for our dinner table.

BONUS! If you love no bake Easter recipes then you will love these bunny butt rice krispies or these easy no bake Easter desserts!

Why You Will Love Easter Oreos

Most Easter recipes require lots of ingredients and lots of time in the kitchen. Our bunny Oreo pops are an easy treat that can be made in no time at all.

White chocolate, marshmallows, and pink sprinkles transformed the cookies into the cutest Easter Oreos in a matter of minutes.

  • No baking required! All you have to do is melt chocolate in the microwave and dip the Oreos.
  • Fun Easter craft. Kids of all ages can dip and decorate the cookies while Easter dinner is still cooking.
  • Edible Centerpiece. Use foam, shredded paper, and a basket to create a cute and delicious decoration for your dinner table.
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Banana Pudding Cupcakes

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Love old fashioned banana pudding? These Banana Pudding Cupcakes are the perfect dessert for you. The homemade cupcakes are filled with a delicious vanilla pudding and fresh banana chunks. 

Each one is frosted with a swirl of whipped cream, sprinkled with crushed vanilla wafers, and topped with banana slices.

*This content is sponsored by Dixie Crystals Sugar. All opinions and ideas expressed are entirely my own.

A pudding filled cupcake with a bite taken out of it.

Banana pudding is a classic Southern dessert. If you go to church potlucks or dinners you have probably seen pans of this amazing pudding dessert.

My husband loves banana pudding, so I'm always looking for fun ways to incorporate it into other desserts. This banana pudding cheesecake is one of our favorites.

When I decided to make cupcakes this week, I knew I wanted to make something new and exciting that included pudding. Adding fresh banana chunks made them taste like an old fashioned banana pudding dessert.

Why You Will Love These

Get ready to turn banana pudding into sweet cupcakes. Our banana pudding cupcakes take all the best parts of banana pudding and transform them into an easy to hold cupcake. 

  • Easy to make and taste delicious.
  • Made from scratch with real ingredients.
  • Filled with creamy pudding and banana chunks.
  • Frosted with whipped cream and crushed vanilla wafers.

This is a great dessert to try if you are looking for a new and exciting cupcake recipe!

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Key Lime Macaroons

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Enjoy a tropical twist on classic coconut macaroons with these chocolate dipped Key Lime Macaroons.  They are chewy on the inside, crisp on the outside, and have a delicious key lime flavor.

Three chocolate dipped coconut macaroons on a white plate.

Are you ready for sunny warm weather? Something about baking with coconut and key lime gives me all the tropical vibes. Those flavors reminds me of our trips to Key West.

Two of my favorite desserts to get when we are there are key lime pie and key lime coconut patties. There is something about that key lime flavor dipped in chocolate. Yum!

So, when I decided to add key lime juice to coconut macaroons, I knew they had to be dipped in chocolate too. It isn't necessary, but oh so good!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Coconut macaroons are a classic dessert. They are the perfect dessert for Easter and Christmas or any holiday.

If you love coconut, you are going to love our tropical version on coconut macaroons. Plus, it is one of the easiest recipes to make.

  • Key lime juice and key lime zest gives the macaroons a bright citrus taste that is perfect for spring or summer.
  • These cookies have a soft and chewy texture that is so good.
  • It is an easy recipe that looks and tastes like they came from a bakery.
  • Perfect dessert to make ahead of time for events.
  • They taste amazing alone, but dip them in dark chocolate for a decadent chocolate coconut treat.
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Easter Oreo Chicks

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These chocolate covered Oreo Chicks are an adorable and easy treat to make in minutes. Kids of all ages will have fun decorating these Easter Oreos.

An Easter Oreo chick on a white board with a basket behind it.

Easter is coming in just a few short weeks. One of my favorite things to do for holidays is to make fun themed treats. A few years ago I made these cute Oreo bunny pops for Easter baskets.

This year I decided to make chocolate covered Oreos again, but with a different Easter twist. Say hello to the cutest Oreo chicks.

About This Recipe

Making Easter treats can be a lot of fun, but it can also be a lot of work. A lot of recipes are complicated and time consuming, and you do not have hours to spend in the kitchen.

Easter chocolate covered Oreos are the perfect solution! These candy Easter chicks are easy to make in minutes and look absolutely adorable.

  • These treats are simple, yet cute and festive.
  • Kids of all ages will love helping you decorate the Oreos.
  • Great treat to add to Easter brunch or Easter charcuterie boards.
  • They make a fun homemade edible gift for Easter baskets.
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Carrot Cake Mix Cookies

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These Carrot Cake Mix Cookies are delicious, easy to make, and perfect for any celebration. With all your favorite carrot cake flavors, these cookies will be a hit with everyone.

Three cookies stacked on a white doily.

Carrot cake is a popular recipe to make this time of year. This time we are making it in a cookie form.

Did you know that you can make cookies from a cake mix? It's seriously the easiest thing to do and probably my favorite way to make cookies. Our kids always go nuts for these cookies and cream cookies!

Using a box cake mix gives you so many varieties and options for making cookies. Since carrot cake is one of my favorite cakes, I decided to incorporate it into a festive cake mix cookie.

Why This Recipe Works

Adding a few extra ingredients and mix in's gives these carrot cake mix cookies a little bit of extra flair and flavor. They are a fun and delicious cookie to make for Easter celebrations.

  • Only takes minutes to make the cookie dough.
  • Easy to customize with your favorite carrot cake mix-ins.
  • Loaded with coconut and raisins!
  • Stay soft and chewy for days.
  • Tastes just like your favorite carrot cake.
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Skillet Ravioli Lasagna

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This easy Skillet Ravioli Lasagna has all the flavors of traditional lasagna without all the work. In under 30 minutes, you can have a delicious and hearty pasta meal on the dinner table.

A skilled filled with ravioli, cheese, and sauce.

Who has time to make lasagna from scratch? Not me. I usually cheat and make chicken broccoli lasagna roll ups or this chicken Alfredo ravioli.

Lasagna is one of my favorite pasta dishes, but it is so much work to make. It takes so much time and energy to make such a labor intensive dish for a weeknight meal.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Our skillet ravioli lasagna is the perfect solution to this dinner time problem. This easy dinner recipe has all the flavors of a classic lasagna without all the work. Gotta love that!

Using a skillet takes all the hard work out of the pasta dish. No more layering noodles or needing multiple bowls for all the ingredients. In under 30 minutes you'll have a delicious and hearty meal on your dinner table.

You won't believe how good this meal tastes. Serve it with garlic bread and salad any night of the week. It's super easy to make.

Bonus: If you love easy meals using ravioli, then don't miss this alfredo ravioli or this chicken cheese ravioli!

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How To Heat Treat Flour

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This simple tutorial will show you How to Heat Treat Flour in the oven or microwave in minutes. Heat treating or baking raw flour makes it safe to eat in no bake recipes.  

A clear jar of heat treated flour with a spoon in it.

Who hasn't licked the beaters or bowl after making a batch of cookies? Most people know the risks associated with consuming raw eggs, but did you know that raw flour can also be harmful?

Whether you are using flour in edible cookie dough or cookie dough truffles, using baked flour is a must. It is easy to do, and your treats will be safe to eat.

Why Do You Heat Treat Flour?

The FDA has shared that raw flour may contain traces of salmonella or E coli which can be harmful. The process of grinding and making flour does not involve any heat, and therefore does not kill any bacteria that may be present.

Usually flour is used in recipes that are cooked or baked, so this does not pose any issues. The issue comes when you use that flour in no bake recipes.

Heat treating the flour helps to kill any bacteria that may be lurking in your flour bag, so you can use it in no bake desserts

Luckily, it's easy to make this flour safe to use in no bake recipes. Learn how to bake flour with these two easy methods. It takes just a few minutes and is well worth the peace of mind.

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