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Key Lime Pound Cake

This Key Lime Pound Cake is easy to make and bursting with fresh citrus flavor from the key lime juice and key lime zest. Top it off with a sweet key lime glaze to make it extra irresistible this spring and summer. It is an easy way to enjoy a taste of the Keys without leaving your home.

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I love how certain smells and flavors can trigger memories. Key lime is one of those flavors. It all started years ago with a trip to Key West for our honeymoon.

Now any time I have key lime cheesecake or key lime coconut patties, it instantly transports me to the beach. Since I was craving that citrus taste again, I decided to turn our vanilla pound cake into a key lime version for spring.

Prefer lemon? Try out this Starbucks copycat lemon loaf!

Why You Will Love This Key Lime Cake

This key lime pound cake is easy to make from scratch with just a few different ingredients than a normal pound cake.

Bright Citrus Flavor. Using fresh key lime juice and key lime zest adds a tangy flavor the loaf cake.
Moist and Delicious. This cake bakes up dense and moist with a tight and tender crumb texture that will melt in your mouth.
Easy to Make. You can make the batter in one bowl, and the cake can be made ahead of time.
Perfect for Spring and Summer. This is a delicious pound cake recipe to share for Easter, spring parties, or summer potlucks.

If you love the flavor of key lime, make sure you check out our key lime donuts and our key lime pies.

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Orange Donuts

Brighten your day with Orange Donuts topped with a sweet orange glaze! Freshly squeezed orange juice and zest give the light and fluffy donuts a moist citrus flavor that you won't be able to resist.

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Do you have a favorite donut? Is it a classic glazed or the ever popular chocolate frosted?

Did you know donuts are really pretty simple to make? Whether it is a classic sour cream donut, apple cider donut, or even an old fashioned donut stick, you can bring that great donut store taste right out of your oven or air-fryer.

We all enjoy the traditional donuts, but what about fruit donuts? These orange donuts were inspired from the Orange Julius drink we used to get at the mall!

Why Make Donuts with Orange Juice

Amazing flavor - Orange juice, zest, and orange pieces adds a tangy citrus flavor to the sweet fluffy donuts..
Looks delicious - The light orange color topped with a white vanilla frosting and sprinkles is a thing of beauty.
Easy to make - These donuts can be made in 30 minutes and are perfect for a morning snack.
Orange overload - These orange donuts are made with fresh orange juice, orange pieces, and then topped with an orange glaze!

Whether you want a delicious snack for yourself or some special treats to share with friends for a weekend breakfast, our sweet and citrusy orange donuts are sure to be a hit.

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Popcorn Cookies

These Popcorn Cookies are loaded with chocolate chips, M&M's, pretzels, and caramel popcorn. Each cookie is soft and chewy and so delicious. It's everything you want in a cookie, plus so much more.

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I don't know about you, but I love a good cookie! It is estimated that Americans eat over 2 billion cookies a year. I won't tell you how many I consume each year, but let's just say I contribute to that number.

What I love most about cookies is that you can make them so many ways. You can use different baking chips to make salted caramel chocolate chip cookies.

You can also stuff them with candy like these cinnamon Rolo cookies, or you can use a cake mix and Oreos to make our popular cookies and cream cookies.

Why Make These

Sometimes you just have to clean out the pantry and use everything you find to make cookies. Popcorn and M&M's are the perfect movie night snack, so why not add them to cookies.

You're in for a treat with these soft and chewy popcorn cookies. Packed with pretzels, M&Ms, and caramel popcorn, these cookies take a classic recipe to a whole new level of deliciousness.

Great texture! Each peanut butter cookie is soft and chewy, while the popcorn, pretzels, and candy add a sweet, crunchy texture.
Easy to customize! This recipe is so easy to change up with whatever mix-ins you have on hand.
No chilling needed. You can bake this cookie dough as soon as you make it!

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Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies

Our Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies are the perfect combination of sweet and salty. Made with oatmeal, chocolate chips, salted caramel chips, and a sprinkling of sea salt, these cookies will satisfy any craving.

A white plate with three salted caramel cookies on it.

The post for salted caramel chocolate chip cookies was first published in December 2016. It was updated and republished in March 2023.

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I love making (and eating) sweet and salty desserts. Coarse sea salt adds such a great flavor and crunch to any treat.

Over the years, these salted caramel brownie bites have been one of our all-time favorite sweet and salty treats. I decided it was time to add some sea salt to something else, so I made oatmeal cookies topped with sea salt.

Why You Will Love These Caramel Cookies

If you're a fan of sweet and salty flavors, these salted caramel chocolate chip cookies are the perfect treat for you. They are made with chocolate chips, salted caramel chips, and a sprinkle of sea salt for an extra special touch.

Plus, they are so easy to make with simple ingredients and do not require chilling, so you can make a batch in no time.

Sweet and salty flavor combination. The sweetness of the caramel and chocolate chips goes great with the savory flavor of the sea salt, creating a sweet and salty flavor combination.
Soft and chewy texture. These cookies are soft, chewy, and gooey, making them a delight to bite into.
Easy to customize. You can change up these cookies by adjusting the amount of sea salt or chocolate chips. You could even add in other ingredients like chopped nuts or toffee bits.

These salted caramel cookies are perfect for any occasion, whether you're enjoying them with a coffee float or bringing them to a party or potluck.

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Parmesan Chicken Tenders

Get ready for a dinner that will have everyone begging for more. These oven-baked Parmesan Chicken Tenders are coated in crunchy golden panko crumbs and have a delicious parmesan flavor. No one can resist this classic meal!

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Parmesan Chicken Tenders

Crispy parmesan chicken tenders with homemade ranch dressing is an easy dinner that the whole family will enjoy. Serve them alone or with a creamy mac and cheese and sweet and spicy cole slaw for a full meal.

Skip the store-bought or drive-thru chicken fingers, though, and make restaurant-quality food in your own kitchen! Not only is it easy to do, but it will save you money. Stores charge over $6 a pound, while your favorite restaurants charge even more.

You won't be able to get enough of these homemade parmesan tenders! Each one is coated in crunchy, flavorful panko crumbs before being baked. Don't be surprised when they disappear in a hurry. It's just a sign to make more next time!

Why You Will Love This Recipe

Easy to Make - Breading chicken is easy to do with just a few ingredients.
Great Flavor - A parmesan and panko coating gives them a delicious and crunchy taste. They bake up crispy on the outside and tender and juicy in the middle.
Baked, not Fried - Bake these in your oven to save time, calories, and an oily mess. There is no need to use oil to get that crispy texture.
Save money - Use your hard-earned money to make fresh tenders and nuggets for almost half the cost of frozen ones.

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Strawberry Granola Bars

These Strawberry Granola Bars are a delicious snack when you're on the go or just need a quick pick-me-up. With a chewy texture and fruity flavor, these are sure to become your new favorite breakfast bars.

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Granola bars are such a versatile snack. You can make them healthy like these zucchini oatmeal bites, or you can load them with candies like my favorite no bake M&M granola bars.

If you're looking for a new and exciting snack to take on-the-go, look no further than these homemade granola bars!

Why Make These

Our strawberry granola bars are soft and chewy and perfectly sized for breakfast or an afternoon snack.

Not only are these oatmeal bars easy to make, but they will satisfy your sweet cravings. The pan of snacks is made with just enough freeze dried strawberries to give it a delicious fruity flavor.

Easy to Make - Skip the store bought oatmeal breakfast bars and make these granola bars in under 30 minutes.
Soft and Chewy - They are a sweet cross between an oatmeal cookie and a baked granola bar.
Snack Size - Enjoy them for breakfast, school lunches, after school snacks, or pre or post workout fuel.
Loaded with Flavor - Freeze dried strawberries add a pop of fresh strawberry flavor without adding any extra moisture.

You can even create seasonal breakfast treats like these caramel apple spice bars or peppermint hot chocolate bars. With so many options, you can enjoy them year round or whenever the craving hits.

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Chocolate Donuts

Enjoy a delicious breakfast treat that is sure to satisfy any chocoholic's cravings with these baked Chocolate Donuts. Topped with even more chocolate and colorful sprinkles, this treat is sure to put a smile on your face in the morning.

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Whenever we visit a new city I love finding donut shops to visit. Having a good donut while on vacation is the best.

Since I am such a donut fan, I love making homemade baked donuts for special occasions. A few of our favorites are these orange donuts, apple cider donuts and blueberry filled donuts.

Why This Recipe Works

If you haven't had cake donuts then you are missing out. There are so many ways to make them. Since I love chocolate, I had to make a chocolate donut version.

These sweet baked donuts turned out absolutely amazing! They are moist and delicious with a cake-y crumb texture that melts in your mouth.

Triple the Chocolate - Dark cocoa powder, chocolate chips, and a chocolate glaze makes these everything a chocolate lover will go wild for.
Baked Not Fried - Traditional donuts are fried in oil, but this recipe is easy to bake in the oven.
Sweet Breakfast Treat - The soft crumb texture goes perfectly with a cup of milk or a chocolate latte.
Perfect for any Occasion - Sprinkles add a pop of color that you can match to any theme or event.

Not a chocolate fan? Try these funfetti donuts or blueberry key lime donuts in your donut pan.

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Broccoli Egg Bake

Start your day off right with this easy Broccoli Egg Bake. Loaded with veggies and cheese, this egg casserole will be a hit with everyone in your house. Plus, you can make it ahead of time for a quick breakfast all week long.

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Why You Will Love This

Eggs are a great way to enjoy a high protein and low carb breakfast. We love making egg muffins, egg burritos, and egg casseroles ahead of time, so we can enjoy them for breakfast on busy weekday mornings.

This delicious and easy to make broccoli egg casserole is loaded with veggies and topped with cheese. It's perfect for busy families or anyone looking for a low carb breakfast recipe.

Keep things simple by making the egg bake ahead of time. It reheats quickly, so you can reheat squares any day of the week.

Packed with Veggies. Use whatever veggies you have on hand or whatever veggies are in season to create a new egg bake every time.
Make Ahead. This egg recipe can be made ahead of time, so all you have to do is heat and serve on busy mornings.
Healthy Breakfast. Packed with proteins and veggies, this low carb egg dish is a nutritious breakfast choice.
Great for holidays! Make and serve this egg bake for Easter morning, Mother's day, or any special brunch.

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Lucky Charms Cookies

Add some magic to your baking with these soft Lucky Charms Cookies. Each one is packed with colorful marshmallows, making them the perfect treat for St. Patrick's Day.

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Lucky Cookies

I love making cookie recipes for every holiday. Kiss cookies for Valentine's Day, carrot cake mix cookies for Easter, fireworks cookies for the 4th of July, and chocolate peppermint crunch cookies at Christmas.

Of course, for St. Patrick's Day, I had to make cookies with my favorite childhood cereal. These soft cake mix cookies are loaded with white chocolate and colorful Lucky Charms marshmallows. Every bite will make you feel like a kid again.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

Kid-friendly: The kids will have a blast pulling all the marshmallows out of the cereal box and mixing them into the cookie dough!
Easy Cake Mix Cookie: If you haven't made cake mix cookies before, you will be amazed at how easy they are.
Funfetti Flavor - Funfetti chips and Lucky Charms marshmallows make them magically delicious.
Colorful Rainbow Cookie - Bright colors make them perfect for rainbow-themed parties.

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Orange Muffins

Add a little sunshine to your day with these Orange Muffins. These glazed muffins are light, fluffy, and bursting with citrus flavor. An orange glaze adds the perfect final sweet touch.

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Why Make These

Muffins are an easy treat to make for breakfast or brunch. The best part is that they can be made in a variety of flavors. Some of our favorites are these banana muffins, these blueberry zucchini muffins, or apple muffins.

One muffin you must add to your list are these orange glazed muffins. Fresh squeezed juice adds the perfect touch of orange sweetness to the soft fluffy muffins. It's like eating sunshine for breakfast.

Bright Flavor - Fresh orange juice and orange zest add a delicious taste.
Soft and Fluffy - Cake-like texture that is so good.
Orange Glaze - A sweet mixture of sugar and juice makes a delicious topping.

Serve these muffins with a glass of pineapple orange juice for breakfast, brunch, or an afternoon snack. If you love orange, try out these orange sweet rolls.

Love baking muffins? Try our chocolate banana muffins, carrot muffins, or monkey bread muffins.

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