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Fudge Brownies

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You can't beat the taste of these Fudge Brownies. This chocolate brownie recipe is rich, moist, and so fudgy. You won't be able to resist them!

Looking for more brownies? These coffee brownies and these chocolate chip brownies are a few of our favorites.

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Gooey fudge brownies are one of my favorite things. The dark chocolate and soft chewy texture always makes me smile when I eat them!

There is nothing better than a fresh, homemade brownie. These babies have been made from scratch, and you won't be able to stop at just one when you discover how great they taste.

This recipe will give you brownies that are so much better your favorite box brownie mix. They are dense and gooey and have the perfect crinkly top. 

Why This Recipe Works

Craving something sweet? We have you covered with our easy fudge brownies. With just a few simple ingredients, you can have a batch of rich and chocolatey brownies ready in no time.

These brownies take just minutes to prepare and only require one bowl.  Making brownies from scratch may take a few extra minutes, but they taste 100 times better. One bite, and you will never buy a box mix again!

My only concern is that you might eat the entire pan of brownies without sharing after tasting how amazing they are.

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Triple Chocolate Scones

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Chocolate for breakfast? It is perfectly acceptable with these Triple Chocolate Scones. Three kinds of chocolate will have these breakfast treats melting in your mouth.

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Chocolate Scones

I love finding ways to enjoy chocolate for breakfast. Over the years, these chocolate zucchini donuts and these double chocolate banana muffins have been some of our favorite things to enjoy with a dark chocolate latte.

The other day, I found all kinds of chocolate in the back of our pantry, so I decided to make brownie-like scones for a special breakfast treat.  They are now my favorite way to enjoy a chocolate fix in the morning.

With three kinds of chocolate, this is a breakfast treat you do not want to miss.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

  • These homemade dark chocolate scones bake up thick, cakey, soft, tender, flakey, and moist. Basically perfect!
  • Three kinds of chocolate make them a chocolate lover's dream breakfast.
  • Chocolate scones are a delicious breakfast choice for Valentine's Day or for a Mother's Day brunch.
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Buffalo Chicken Salad Sandwiches

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Spice up your dinner with this easy Buffalo Chicken Salad. This delicious and creamy buffalo salad can be made in minutes with just a few ingredients. Plus, it makes amazing sandwiches for parties and potlucks!

If you love buffalo chicken, try this easy buffalo chicken dip or these buffalo chicken tots.

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We make this chicken and grape salad at least once a month. It's delicious, but I have to admit that eating it all the time can get boring after awhile. I wanted to find a new and exciting way to enjoy chicken salad sandwiches again.

In our house we adore all things buffalo. So, I decided to use our favorite hot sauce in a creamy chicken salad. Best idea of the week!

This buffalo chicken salad has the flavor of buffalo wings and makes a great filling for sandwiches or lettuce wraps.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Our buffalo salad only takes minutes to make, so it is perfect for busy weeknights. The spicy creamy flavor from the dressing and the crunch from the veggies gives it a delicious texture and flavor.

Plus, it has bacon in it! Bacon makes everything better. Am I right?

It's easy to customize based on your preferences. This is the perfect recipe for game day parties, potlucks, or as a simple weeknight meal.

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Jelly Donut Cake

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This is what happens when a bundt cake meets a jelly donut. This easy Jelly Donut Cake combines the best parts of both worlds. Hidden pockets of raspberry jam and a sweet glaze make the perfect dessert. Why choose when you can have both!

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

A slice of bundt cake on a white plate with a fork and berries.

One of my favorite pans to bake with is the bundt pan. A few of my all time favorites are this coconut bundt cake, this caramel apple bundt cake, and now this jelly donut cake.

I also love donuts like these traditional donut sticks and these jelly donut holes.

With this recipe, you are in for a treat. We took the best parts of a bundt cake and a jelly donut and combined them into a show stopping dessert. Plus, you will be surprised at how easy it is to make too!

Why This Recipe Works

The batter for this doughnut bundt cake comes together so easily with a few ingredients and one bowl. Just mix it up, pour it into your pan, bake until golden, and drizzle with a glaze.

The best part? No one will know there is jam inside until they cut a slice. The hidden pockets of raspberry jam make this cake taste out of this world. And the glaze on top adds an extra-sweet finish!

You can enjoy this easy jelly filled cake any time of day. No one will judge you if you eat it for breakfast or as an afternoon snack. It's also a great dessert to serve for parties because it looks pretty and tastes so good.

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Cake Spice Mix

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Spice up your life with this easy Cake Spice Recipe! This delicious mixed spice is made from baking spices that you already have in your pantry. It's the perfect addition to any baked goods.

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Years ago I visited a large spice store. They had every single spice and seasoning you have ever heard of, plus tons more. It was so much fun smelling the different varieties and blends that they had. 

Some of the things I purchased was a cinnamon syrup for pancakes and a cake spice for donuts and muffins.

Most people only use a few basic spices in their cooking and baking, but there are so many more flavors and blends that taste so good.

Cake spice is one of those blends that I have come to love. Unfortunately, it can be hard to find this baking spice mix in local grocery stores.

Why This Recipe Works

Did you know that you can make your own homemade spice mix from ingredients that you probably have in your pantry right now? 

If you are looking for an exciting flavor to add to your baked goods, you need to try this cake spice recipe.

  • The blend of spices used together creates a warm and spicy taste.
  • It can be used in place of cinnamon in any recipe.
  • Adds a delicious homemade flavor to your favorite baked goods.
  • Cheaper than any store bought variety.
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Strawberry Smoothie Bowl

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This creamy Strawberry Smoothie Bowl is made with just three ingredients and a blender. It is such a fun way to change up your breakfast routine. Try adding your favorite toppings to customize each bowl.

Looking for more healthy breakfast choices? Try these strawberry yogurt parfaits or these banana oatmeal protein pancakes.

A white bowl filled with a strawberry smoothie and toppings.

I have officially jumped on the smoothie bowl bandwagon!  Over the past few years I have seen so many smoothies being served in bowls, and I couldn't understand the hype! It didn't make much sense to me.

The other day we had some extra frozen fruit, so I decided to give smoothie bowls a try.  Holy cow! Why did I wait so long?!?

One bite of the creamy smoothie with the crunchy toppings, and I totally understand what makes smoothie bowls so awesome. It's all about the toppings and textures.

Smoothies are great because they are easy and healthy, but there are times when I just want to chew on something.  I'm totally hooked on toppings and strawberry smoothie bowls right now.

Why This Works

  • Easy to make with just a few ingredients.
  • Great way to "drink" a smoothie and still chew something.
  • Refreshing and sweet flavor from the frozen strawberries.
  • Delicious way to change up a smoothie.
  • Toppings make it fun and delicious! 
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M&M Cookies

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Our chewy M&M Cookie Recipe gives you cookies that are thin and crispy around the edges and soft in the center. Each one is loaded with delicious colorful candies, so every bite is full of chocolate goodness. These are the perfect cookies for M&M lovers!

Want more recipes with M&M's? Try our M&M brownies or our M&M rice krispie treats.

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M&M Cookies

M&M's are one of my all-time favorite candies. As a teenager, I would always buy cookies with M&Ms when my friends and I would hang out at the mall.

Over the years, I have tried making different recipes because I wanted to enjoy those cookies again. But none of them made thin and chewy cookies that tasted like the ones I remembered.

Finally, after many, many batches of M&M cookies, we have perfected our own recipe. If you love the classic taste of M&M's, then these chewy cookies are just right for you.

Why This Recipe Works

These mini M&M cookies offer the best of both worlds. Their crispy edges and soft, chewy centers make them a favorite of everyone who tries them.

Plus, we loaded them with M&M's, so you get a delicious chocolate fix with every single bite. It's such an easy recipe to customize for different holidays.

They are an irresistible treat that is perfect as an afternoon snack or an after-dinner dessert. Grab a glass of milk and get dunking!

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No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake

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This No Bake Strawberry Cheesecake is great for any occasion. It is light, fluffy, and full of fresh strawberry lime flavor. A golden Oreo cookie crust adds the perfect touch to the strawberry mousse cake.

Want more easy strawberry desserts? Check out this no bake strawberry pie and this strawberry fluff salad. They are two of our favorites to make when we have fresh strawberries.

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This show stopping no bake strawberry cheesecake is topped with whipped cream, strawberries, and limes. It is the perfect dessert to make for any occasion. The strawberry filling is simple to make and has such a light and refreshing flavor from the daiquiri mix.

The idea for this strawberry daiquiri cake has been swirling around inside my head for a while now.  So I decided to tweak the recipe for these no bake strawberry cheesecake cups by turning it into a full size cheesecake.  The result was a delicious dessert that everyone loved.

This easy cake is perfect for anyone who loves strawberries and wants an impressive dessert without a lot of hassle. With just 15 minutes of prep time, this pink cake will be the hit of any party or gathering.

Why You Will Love This

  • The mousse cake is so easy to make and comes together in minutes.
  • No baking required. Sweet dessert to make when it is too hot to turn on the oven.
  • Fresh strawberries give the filling a sweet taste and make the top so pretty.
  • The vibrant pink color makes it a great dessert to make for Valentine's day. 

Go ahead and serve this strawberry mousse cake at your next celebration and watch it disappear in minutes. It really is a great dessert for any time of year.

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Mini Lava Cakes

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The gooey chocolate center in these Mini Lava Cakes will have you licking your plate clean.  Add a scoop of ice cream and toppings to the top of the lava cupcakes for an extra special dessert.

Love lava cakes? Give our Reese's lava cake and this healthy lava cake a try.

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One of our youngest son's favorite dessert is chocolate melting cake. He fell in love with this gooey chocolate dessert on his very first Carnival cruise. Now he asks for them all the time.

Since we can't go on a cruise every single week, I knew I had to find a way to make them at home for him. I began trying different recipes trying to find the right texture and taste for the gooey cake.  Not every recipe turned out like I wanted, until I got to this one.  

The gooey chocolate center was a perfect match for the soft cake that surrounded it.  I love that these little lava cakes look plain and innocent at first. Then you dig in with a spoon and the chocolate runs out and mixes with the melting ice cream. It's pure perfection!

Plus, small single serve desserts are so nice to have. You can eat the entire thing and not feel too bad about it. Try out this vanilla mug cake and see what I mean!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

  • Easy to make in under 30 minutes.
  • No complicated steps or special tools.
  • Cakey on the outside and gooey on the inside.
  • No cooling time needed! Serve hot from the oven!
  • Ultimate Valentine's dessert for your sweetheart.
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How to Quickly Ripen Bananas

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Craving banana bread, but don't have any brown bananas on your counter? Learn How to Quickly Ripen Bananas with these 4 easy kitchen tips.

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Baking with Bananas

Bananas are one of the most popular fruits in the world for snacking on and baking with. Of course, the best bananas to bake with are overripe ones.

So, it can be frustrating when you want to bake a banana recipe, and the bananas at the store or on your counter are not ripe enough.

There have been so many times when I wanted to make a loaf of sour cream banana bread or chocolate banana muffins, but the bananas we had were not ready for baking yet.

Did you know that you can help your bananas ripen faster and taste better? You won't believe how simple it is!

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