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S'mores Blondies

S'mores are a classic summer time dessert. Enjoy these rich, chewy S'mores Blondies loaded with gooey marshmallow, chocolate, and graham crackers without the work of a campfire.  Each bite of the s'mores bars are buttery, soft, and so delicious.

A white plate with a stack of s'mores blondies on it.

S'mores Bars

We live in Florida, and when it is 90 degrees outside in the evening, you really do not want to sit around a campfire making s'mores.  But during the summer, I crave chocolate and marshmallow treats, so I am always looking for ways to enjoy indoor s'mores.

Blonde brownies are one of my favorite desserts, so I decided to turn them into a pan of s'mores bars.  I changed up these blonde brownies by adding lots of chocolate chips and marshmallow cream.

Holy cow!  That was a terribly, no good, awesome, incredible idea!  Awesome because they tasted amazing!  No good because I couldn't stop snacking on them. These swirled s'mores blonde brownies had to leave our house right away because I couldn't be trusted around them.

All your favorite summertime flavors inside a cookie bar that can be enjoyed all year long! S'mores treats are always a good idea!

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4th of July Firecracker Cupcakes

Do you want to show up at summer parties with the Best 4th of July Cupcakes? Make a bang and bring these firecracker cupcakes. These red white and blue fireworks cupcakes are a delicious way to enjoy "fireworks".

Two red white and blue firecracker cupcakes with vanilla frosting, sprinkles, and twizzlers on blue coasters.

Fourth of July Cupcakes

Do you need a super easy and fun dessert for the Fourth of July? My daughter and I had so much fun making these red, white, and blue firecracker cupakes and this red white and blue bundt cake for a party we were going to.

There are the perfect summer cupcake to bake with your kids. We loved seeing how different each cupcake baked up depending on what color we started with on the bottom.

Take these firecracker cupcakes to all the summer picnics you are invited too. But BEWARE because once people know you can make cute stuff, it will be expected for every 4th of July picnic you attend.

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4th of July Rice Krispie Treats

These easy 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats are cut into fun star shapes and decorated with red, white, and blue M&M's. Add this exciting twist to everyone's favorite Rice Krispie Treat recipe!

A rice krispie treat star with white chocolate and red white and blue M&M candies on a white board.

Why Make These

I sure hope you are still looking for one more last minute dessert for your 4th of July picnics.  I have the cutest and easiest treat for you to make. Trust me...you will be the star of the picnic when you show up with a pan of these cereal treats. Pun intended!

One of my favorite treats to make in the summer are M&M rice krispie treats. In just 10 minutes, you can have a pan of marshmallow treats chilling on the counter. No bake treats with little work are how I roll when it's too hot to bake.

These Reese's rice krispie treats and these Oreo krispie treats with sprinkles are a couple that we love to bring to summer picnics.

I'm also a big fan of making themed desserts for the holidays, so I couldn't pass up the opportunity to make one more red white and blue M&M rice krispie treats to go with these Fourth of July marshmallow pops.

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Broccoli Chicken Lasagna Roll Ups

These cheesy Broccoli Chicken Lasagna Rolls are filled with an easy meat and veggie filling and baked in a creamy cheese sauce. This chicken lasagna roll ups recipe is delicious and so easy to make ahead of time.

A white plate with a cheesy chicken lasagna roll up on it and a pan of rolls behind it.
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Do you love lasagna, but not all the work that comes with making it? Individual lasagna roll ups are the answer to this dinner problem.

A few years ago I made these chicken Alfredo lasagna rolls for dinner one night, and our entire family loved them. What I loved most about them was how easy they were to make.

Why Make This Recipe

Lasagna roll ups are a fun and delicious way to enjoy lasagna without all the work and time baking it. Comfort food that doesn't take a ton of time in the kitchen is the best.

Another great thing about lasagna roll ups is that they are easier to serve and help with portion control because you can serve one at a time.

To make this an extra cheesy chicken lasagna recipe, you will cover the chicken lasagna rolls in a cheesy cheddar sauce. Oh, my!  The cheesy pasta dinner will be a complete hit with your whole family!

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Strawberry Pretzel Salad Parfaits

These individual Strawberry Pretzel Salad cups have the best combo of sweet and salty AND creamy and crunchy in each one. This easy strawberry pretzel dessert recipe is the perfect treat to bring to summer picnics and barbecues.

A jar of strawberry pretzel salad topped with Cool Whip and a pretzel on a white plate. More parfaits are behind it.

Strawberry Pretzel Dessert

Right now I'm all about strawberry desserts.  A few weeks ago I made a few batches of this Strawberry Pie Filling. It's so easy to make and is perfect for eating with cheesecake, waffles, and ice cream.

Another one of my favorite no bake desserts in the summer is strawberry pretzel salad.  This easy Southern dessert has layers of crunchy pretzels, no bake cheesecake, and strawberries in Jello.

I decided to combine that pretzel salad with my homemade strawberry pie filling. Holy cow!!! These little strawberry cheesecake parfaits turned out so good.

Each jar has the perfect blend of sweet and salty, plus creamy and crunchy.

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Orange Fluff Jello Salad

A bowl of creamy Orange Fluff comes together in less than 5 minutes. This 5-ingredient Jello salad recipe is fluffy, refreshing, and perfect for serving as a dessert or side dish at any meal.

A white and orange bowl on a blue towel filled with Orange Fluff and topped with extra oranges.
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Certain dishes bring up fond memories from the past. One of those dishes for me is Jello fluff salad. I remember my great aunt making this cottage cheese Jello salad when I was little.

This easy five-ingredient salad is a light side dish that is absolutely delicious during the hot summer months. I couldn't wait to dig into the orange fluff after it had chilled for a few hours.

One bite and I was instantly reminded of dinner at my aunt's house. This sweet orange fluff Jello salad is definitely going to be on repeat this summer because it is so easy to make and tastes so good. It is a crowd favorite for picnics and potlucks.

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Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies

These easy Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies will bring back memories of Little Debbie snack cakes. Chewy oatmeal cookies sandwiched together with a fluffy cream filling will remind you of your favorite classic childhood treat.

A white plate with four oatmeal cream pies stacked on top of each other.
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Oatmeal Cream Pie Recipe

One of my favorite lunch box snacks when I was growing up was Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies. Sure, I loved Zebra Cakes, Fudge Rounds, and Swiss Rolls, but I always reached for those soft and chewy oatmeal creme pie cookies first.

Even to this day, there is something so nostalgic about opening that crinkly cellophane wrapper and smelling the sweet oatmeal goodness of Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies.

When I came across a recipe in an old church cookbook for homemade oatmeal cream pies, I knew I had to try them right away. Our kids devoured the cream-filled cookies and declared them better than the store-bought treats. I call that a baking success!

Why Make Homemade Oatmeal Cream Pies

  • This treat brings back happy childhood memories. If you enjoyed these treats growing up, making them at home can bring back those joyful moments.
  • The homemade copycat treats taste better than the original, and by making them yourself, you avoid adding extra preservatives and additives.
  • Your kitchen will be filled with an amazing aroma as the cookies bake; the combination of oatmeal and cinnamon creates a comforting scent.
  • Everyone loves these cookies. These cookies received rave reviews, so be prepared to share more cookies or the recipe.
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Rocky Road Icebox Cake

A chocolate icebox cake is the perfect dessert to make when it is too hot to bake. This Rocky Road Icebox Cake has layers of chocolate graham crackers and chocolate filling that come together in minutes. Such an easy and delicious summer treat.

A white plate with a square of chocolate icebox cake topped with marshmallows and nuts on it.

One of the best desserts to make during the hot summer months is an icebox cake.

For this chocolate icebox cake I decided to give it the flavor of Rocky Road ice cream by adding marshmallows, nuts, and chocolate to the layers.  It tastes like this easy chocolate mousse only in cake form.

When you need an easy crowd pleasing dessert, you can't beat an icebox cake. It really can be made in minutes.

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Cookie Dough Truffles

Get ready to indulge! These Cookie Dough Truffles are the perfect no bake treat that's safe to eat and easy to make. Enjoy an edible cookie dough recipe that's egg free, dipped in chocolate, and jazzed up with sprinkles. 

Cookie dough dipped in chocolate and decorated with white chocolate and sprinkles.
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Growing up, we always licked the mixer beaters after my mom made chocolate chip cookies. I even let our kids do the same thing when they were younger. I even used to eat spoonfuls of raw dough from time to time without worrying about bacteria.

However, with concerns about eating raw eggs and raw flour, I wanted to find a solution so we could safely enjoy cookie dough. Now with this edible cookie dough recipe, I can share treats with others without any worry.

There is just something satisfying about eating cookie dough. And when that cookie dough is dipped in chocolate, it is even better. Get ready to pop a few of these chocolate chip cookie dough truffles in your mouth!

  • Easy no bake treat. The dough comes together in minutes; then, you simply dip each ball in melted chocolate.
  • Safe to eat. The cookie dough is egg-free and made with heat-treated flour so that no one will get sick.
  • Fun dessert for any occasion. These truffles can be customized for any holiday or event by using sprinkles that match your theme.
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Peanut Butter Cup Rice Krispie Treats

Rice Krispie Treats no longer have to be boring. Jazz up the best rice krispie treats with everyone's favorite Reese's candy. These Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats are easy to make and are off the chart amazing!

Love easy no bake cereal bars? You are going to love these easy cinnamon toast crunch bars and these Lucky Charms rice krispies.

A white plate with a stack of three peanut butter cup rice krispie treats stacked on it
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Why Make These Peanut Butter Treats

Rice Krispie treats are one of my favorite things to make for dessert. They are just so easy to make and always taste great.

The problem is that I can't stop my mind from wandering when it comes to easy desserts. This time when I went to make a pan of original rice Krispie treats, I saw a bag of peanut butter cups and remembered how good these Rice Krispie candy bars were.

Right away I had to add a layer of Reese's to the middle of the peanut butter rice Krispies with chocolate. Best idea EVER! The layer of peanut butter cups inside these treats made this one of the most requested treats in our house. 

  • No baking required!
  • Stuffed with peanut butter cups.
  • Sweet chocolate topping.
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