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Oreo Cookie Crust

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Learn how to make a simple Oreo Cookie Crust in minutes. This two ingredient crust is the perfect base for pies and cheesecakes and can be used for baked or no bake recipes.

Overhead picture of an Oreo crust on a white board.

One of my favorite desserts is pie - especially pies made with a homemade Oreo crust. This cookies and cream pie and this peanut butter chocolate pie are two of our family's favorites.

Sure, you could use a pre-made chocolate cookie crust from the store, but they are usually dry and fall apart easily. Not to mention that the pan they come in isn't the prettiest, and they don't hold much filling.

Did you know that you can make your own Oreo pie crust in minutes? It really is as easy as pie using just two ingredients.

Why It Works

Making your own cookie crust is easy to do and works in so many recipes. It's the perfect base for different flavors - chocolate, peanut butter, and even strawberry.

Melted butter holds the crushed cookie crumbs together in whatever pan you use. It's so easy that anyone can make this Oreo crust.

Change up the flavor of the crust by using flavored Oreo cookies. Then use your imagination to create a delicious filling that will have your guests wanting another slice of pie.

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Orange Sweet Rolls

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Start the day with soft and fluffy Orange Sweet Rolls. These no yeast rolls have an orange filling and are drizzled with a sweet orange glaze after they bake. You are less than an hour away from orange goodness!

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Who loves cinnamon rolls and sweet rolls? I love both but what I do not love is the process of making dough and letting it rise multiple times. Lucky for you, I'm going to show you how to make sweet rolls without yeast.

I have been making these funfetti cinnamon rolls and banana cinnamon rolls for our kids since they were little. Both of those no yeast sweet rolls are soft and fluffy and are ready in way less time than traditional rolls.

Perfect for those mornings when life is crazy or because you slept in.

Why It Works

Have you ever had orange rolls? They are just like cinnamon rolls except the centers are filled with a buttery orange sugar.

You can enjoy these orange sweet rolls any time of day because they can be made, baked, and served in under an hour.

There is no yeast and no eggs required to make the dough for these rolls. And the best part is that there is no rise time needed.

This recipe is great for when you are craving sweet rolls at the last minute. They are also the perfect breakfast treat to serve for a spring brunch.

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Pineapple Coconut Bars

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Make a pan of Pineapple Coconut Bars for dessert tonight. The coconut cookie crust doubles as the topping, so the fruit bars come together in minutes. You can enjoy a taste of the tropics no matter where you live!

A stack of three pineapple bars on a white plate.

We love making pie bars. Using the same cookie crust for the bottom and top makes them so simple. These salted caramel apple pie bars and these pineapple bars are two of our favorites to make for summer picnics.

I love the combo of pineapple and coconut during the warm summer months, so I wanted to make a dessert bar that included both flavors.

Why This Works

The texture of these sweet pineapple coconut bars is soft and chewy. A coconut crust and crumble holds the gooey pineapple filling in place.

These are not your traditional crumble bars. Shredded coconut is added to the dough to give the fruit bars a sweet tropical flavor.

  • Easy to make from scratch.
  • One dough for the top and bottom.
  • Soft, yet solid enough to hold with your hands.
  • Great dessert for summer picnics or barbecues.

Don't let the coconut hold you back from making this dessert. The bars work great with oats too.

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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.

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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