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4th of July Cookies

Add a plate of these fun-colored 4th of July Cookies to your holiday plans. Sprinkles and red, white, and blue M&Ms will make these soft and puffy fireworks cookies disappear in a hurry.

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Fireworks Cookies

Cookies are a treat I like to keep on hand all the time for our hungry kiddos. So, I wanted to make another version of our popular cookies and cream cookies for a Fourth of July dessert this year.

We always have a few boxes of cake mix in our pantry, just in case we need to make a quick cake or cupcakes. However, most of the time, those cake mixes turn into cookies because they are so easy to mix up.

The bag of red, white, and blue M&M's and star sprinkles in the pantry were just the way to make these cake mix cookies a little more festive for Independence Day. The extra sprinkles on top gave them a fun and colorful fireworks look.

I love how every cookie looks different but has the same awesome taste. To change things up in these cookies and cream cookies, we used chocolate cream-filled Oreo cookies. Honestly, you can use any cream-filled cookie in this recipe.

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S'mores Popcorn

A bowl of this sweet and salty S'mores Popcorn makes a great snack to enjoy while watching TV with your family. Candy bars, marshmallows, and Golden Grahams make this chocolate covered popcorn so delicious.

The post for S'mores Popcorn was first published in June 2012. The photos were updated in August 2017, and the post was updated and republished in May 2020.

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We have a rower in our garage gym that I have been reluctantly using. I say reluctantly because with all the sweets that keep pouring out of my kitchen, I need the exercise more than ever now.

I work out, then I eat Salted Caramel Chocolate Chip Cookies for lunch. The next day I work out, then I eat Blueberry Jelly Donut Holes for a snack. See how vicious the cycle is?

I think the extra snacks are my downfall because the numbers on the scale aren't moving. All this working out is only keeping me at the same weight.

My dang sweet tooth is sabotaging all my efforts to fit back into last summer's shorts.

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Peanut Butter S'mores Blondies

The swirls of marshmallow cream and fudge topping inside these Peanut Butter S'mores Blondies will satisfy all your chocolate and peanut butter dreams. Great blonde brownie recipe to make for summer picnics and parties.

I wish that I could FORGET about my peanut butter and chocolate love affair!!! I have a food confession for you! (hangs head in shame)

The other night I was working on editing some new photos when I heard the leftover Dark Chocolate Buttercream Frosting in the fridge calling out to me in a sweet sing songy voice. "Please come dip a spoon into my yummy, chocolatey goodness!"

What? You have never had chocolate frosting talk to you???? I'm guessing you've never heard from Chewy Chocolate Brownie Cookies either. I'm probably the strange one here.

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Monterey Chicken Enchiladas

These Monterey Chicken Enchiladas are loaded with barbecue chicken, cheese, and tomatoes. This is a quick and easy dinner recipe that your entire family will enjoy.

My family has started to boycott sweets. I'm not sure I know who they are anymore!! I mean seriously, how can you live with me and not like sweets? This is boggling my mind for sure!

Ok, fine. I guess if you have sweets around 24/7, it can get pretty old. I still haven't gotten to that point of not wanting the sweets. Although, I'm pretty sure my jeans would love it if I could join the no sweets train a little more often.

Since the desserts I have been making have been going untouched, I need to get back to creating some more savory dishes. This family of mine insists that Dark Chocolate Layer Cake just doesn't work for dinner. So it's time to find some more dinner recipes that will get devoured.

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Mickey Mouse Rice Krispie Treats

Bring a little magic into your home with these Mickey Mouse Rice Krispie Treats. You only need a few ingredients and a Mickey Mouse cookie cutter to make this easy Disney copycat recipe.

A close up picture of a M&M's Mickey Mouse Rice Krispie Treat on a stick held up in front of a plate of treats

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Do you know some adults who seem to love Disney more than their kids? I have to admit that I'm one of those people who absolutely loves going to the Parks.

Not everyone can head to the Parks at this time, so I am on a mission to recreate some of my favorite Disney snacks for all of us to enjoy at home.

Why Make Mickey Mouse Treats

Making your own Disney treats like a copycat Dole Whip or Mickey gingerbread is a great way to enjoy a little bit of Mickey Mouse fun with your family.

Now I realize that nothing beats eating the real thing in front of the castle at Disney World, but this copycat version of the Mickey shaped rice krispie treats is perfect when you can't visit.

They look and taste just like the ones you can purchase at Main Street Confectionery in Disney World and at Goofy's Candy Company in Disney Springs. Plus, you can use the same method to make these Disney bunny butt rice krispies for Easter! You gotta love a hidden Mickey treat!

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Coconut Oreo Strawberry Shortcakes

These Coconut Oreo Strawberry Shortcakes will be the hit of every summer picnic. Strawberry shortcake is one of the most loved desserts for summer. Take that classic recipe to a new level with coconut and Oreo cookies and watch everyone dig in.

Strawberry shortcake is one of those summer desserts that makes just about everyone smile. Well, unless you are an alien or something. LOL!

Sweet biscuits topped with strawberries, homemade whipped cream, and milk. Yes, I just said milk. Now don't get me wrong. I'm not drowning my shortcakes in milk, just drizzling some over the top to soften them up a little.

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Lemon Meringue Cupcakes

A hidden lemon center and fluffy marshmallow frosting makes these made from scratch Lemon Meringue Cupcakes so fun and delicious. All the flavor of a lemon meringue pie in a cute portable size.

I remember making lemon meringue pies for my dad all the time when I was a teenager. Making tall peaks with the fluffy meringue topping and then toasting them was always my favorite part of those pies.

Now that I think about it though, I honestly cannot remember the last time I made a lemon meringue pie. Usually, I make the Best Lemon Bars or this Lemon Strawberry Poke Cake if I'm in the mood for lemon treats.

In fact, I had not even thought about those lemon pies until a few months ago when I was choosing recipes to make for spring. One of the recipes on my list were these lemon meringue cupcakes. This lemon cupcake just yells spring, doesn't it?

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Cherry Oreo Icebox Cake

This Cherry Oreo Icebox Cake has dark chocolate Oreos and no bake cherry cheesecake layered in a pan. It is a no fail dessert that is easy, delicious, and sure to disappear in minutes when you share it at summer parties or picnics.

There are certain desserts that just yell "eat me" when you see them. This happens to be one of those crazy good desserts that "talks" to me. Trust me, you will want to enjoy this one all summer long.

There is something about an easy icebox cake that is so perfect and delicious during the summer. During the hot and humid summer months here in Florida I live for easy no bake desserts.

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Cherry Cookies and Cream Parfaits

These no-bake Cookies and Cream Parfaits are a fun and delicious dessert recipe for any occasion. A creamy cookie cheesecake topped with cherry filling is sure to be a crowd-pleaser.

Mini cups of cookies and cream parfaits topped with cherries on a brown board.

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Cheesecake parfaits are my favorite desserts when I don't feel like baking. There's something enjoyable about layering ingredients into small cups and eating them with spoons. It's perfect for parties and always hits the spot!

The best thing about making this creamy dessert is that you can eat it immediately after layering everything together. Can I get a high five for no waiting time?

Our daughter loves cookies and cream, so adding chocolate cookies to a no-bake vanilla cheesecake was a no-brainer. This Oreo berry fluff is one of her favorites.

Oreo Twist on Cherry Cheesecake Parfaits

These mini cheesecake cups are so easy to put together. The flavor combos are endless, and the layers are fun to customize with your favorite flavor of fruit filling.

Ready in minutes. It's the perfect treat to make when you are short on time. There is no baking involved.
Loaded with cookies. The filling contains chunks of Oreo cookies, and each cup is topped with a cookie and crumbles.
Topped with cherry filling. The sweet cherries add a delicious taste to every bite of the parfait.
Cute Individual Desserts - No sharing is required because everyone gets a mini cheesecake parfait.

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Coconut Cheesecake Brownies

The sweet layers in this Coconut Cheesecake Brownies recipe will have you going back for more dessert in a hurry. Great treat for the chocolate and coconut lover in your life.

A square of Coconut Cream Cheesecake Brownies on a white plate with a swirl of Cool Whip and toasted coconut on top

The post for coconut cream cheesecake brownies was first published in May 2011. The photos and post were updated and republished in May 2020.

Coconut Brownies

Brownies are something that I crave all the time. It doesn't matter how long I resist eating sugar; my craving for a gooey chocolate brownie never goes away. Don't try to tell me it will. I've gone weeks without eating sugar, and I still want it all.

Working out and eating right have been a bit of a hit or miss over the past few months. So, I've changed up my eating and added working out back into my routine over the past two weeks, as summer is almost here.

Then I made a pan of these homemade chocolate chip brownies for the boys in our house, and I stumbled. I took one bite, and then another, and then another, and before I knew it, two brownies had disappeared.

One or two brownies here and there are okay. Now, if I had eaten the whole pan, that would be a different story...

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