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Strawberry White Hot Chocolate Bombs

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED February 10, 2021 · UPDATED November 14, 2021 · 1 Comment

Strawberry White Hot Chocolate Bombs - Make your hot chocolate extra fun and delicious with these pretty homemade hot cocoa bombs.

They are easy to make, and kids of all ages will love watching the strawberry bombs explode in a cup of hot milk.

A white hot chocolate bomb filled with strawberry powder and drizzled with pink chocolate on a white doily

Hot cocoa bombs are one of the trendiest treats to make right now. Have you jumped on this craze yet?

I have been wanting to make these fun and trendy hot chocolate bombs for a few months now. The ingredients for a couple different versions and the mold have been sitting in my pantry since the end of December. Procrastinate much?

I finally decided to set aside a day last weekend just for making white hot chocolate bombs and White Chocolate Reese's Krispie Hearts for Valentine's Day. If you are wanting a fun treat to enjoy with your special someone, this is the recipe you need.

The white chocolate shell and strawberry powder adds a smooth and delicious flavor to each cup of pink hot chocolate. Of course, heart marshmallows were the perfect touch to this Valentine's treat.

No Bake Cherry Swiss Rolls Cake

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED February 8, 2021 · UPDATED July 3, 2021 · 15 Comments

Create an easy to make no bake dessert with a box of swiss rolls. Your favorite snack can be made into a a delicious swiss roll cake with only a few extra ingredients! See for yourself why this No Bake Cherry Swiss Roll Cake is a crowd favorite!

A slice of cherry swiss rolls cake on a white plate with the rest of the cake behind it

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Apparently, my family is boycotting sweets right now, but it turns out they are only against homemade sweets like Rainbow Brownies. Anything in a cellophane wrapper gets two thumbs up!

I grew up eating Little Debbie snack cakes, so I totally get their fascination with these treats. One of my favorite treats to pack in my school lunches many years ago were Swiss Rolls.

The best way to eat those little chocolate rolls is to peel off the outer layer of chocolate and eat that first, and then unroll the cake before eating it. It turns out my husband used to eat his like that too when he was younger. No wonder we are a perfect match.

Football Cookie Bars

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED February 4, 2021 · 2 Comments

Football Cookie Bars are a fun treat for game day parties or for sports themed birthday parties. Score a touchdown with all your fans with this chewy chocolate covered cookie bar recipe.

Cookie bars decorated like footballs scattered on a white and green towel

So, there is this big game coming up in a few days. I could pretend that I'm one of those people that actually cares about this game and who is going to win. But I'm not...and I don't. Let's face it, I'm only into it for the food. I've got my fat pants ready, so game on!

Give lead me to a big, long table covered in dips, chips, appetizers, and desserts, and I will watch whatever is on tv. Of course, don't be too fooled by what looks like me watching the game. It's all an act. I'm really just concentrating on the food on my plate.

I've just never been able to get into watching any game on tv. Playing the game or watching your kid play the game in real life is just more fun. That's just me though.

I know plenty of you will be glued to your television cheering on your favorite team, and that's totally cool. Just be cool with me cheering for another plate of chips and Homemade Salsa.

Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED January 30, 2021 · UPDATED March 3, 2022 · 88 Comments

These Strawberry Cheesecake Cupcakes have a creamy no bake cheesecake center and are topped with homemade strawberry frosting. These easy cupcakes are flavorful and perfect for every spring or summer celebration.

A strawberry cheesecake cupcake with a bite taken out of it showing the hidden filling.

I have decided to give up sugar for a week or two. This is very hard for my sweet tooth to handle. So far, it has been good, but it has only been one day. Thank goodness for this Healthy Chocolate Lava Cake! I may eat one every day.

I want to see if it makes a difference in my weight. Sadly, that means I can't bake for that time either because I always find myself taste-testing when I am baking. That kind of breaks the no-sugar rule. It's all lean and green recipes this week!!!

Now, I know some of you are cheering because you think that means no sugary pictures to tempt you and make you drool. Well, that's not true because I have plenty of ones I haven't even shared yet.

So, even though I won't be eating things like these Take 5 Bars this week, I'm still going to share them with you.

Red Velvet Peppermint Pattie Cookies

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED January 28, 2021 · UPDATED February 9, 2021 · 27 Comments

These Red Velvet Peppermint Pattie Cookies are easy to make, taste delicious, and are the perfect Valentine's Day treat. A candy bar hidden inside a cake mix cookie recipe will get smiles from everyone.

Three red velvet peppermint pattie cookies stacked on top of each other and a bite take out of the top showing the candy bar inside

The post for Red Velvet Peppermint Pattie Cookies was first published in February 2015. The pictures and post were updated and republished in January 2021.

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I love cake mix cookies. One of my favorite things to do is hide some candy inside them. Ever since I made these cinnamon caramel cookies with Rolos inside them, I have been plotting another fun candy cookie.

Have you seen these bags of mini Peppermint Patties? The mini candy bars are the perfect size to hide inside a red velvet cookie.

And of course, extra chocolate and sprinkles were the perfect addition to these easy cookies. They made them so pretty and perfect holidays!

Why You'll Love These Red Velvet Peppermint Cookies

One of the easiest ways to make cookies is with a box cake mix. To make cake mix cookies, beat the dry mix with 1 stick of butter, 1 egg, and a little cream cheese. The result is a puffy, chewy cookie that is amazing!

To really take the cookies up another notch, try adding your favorite candy or cookies to the dough. There are so many different combos that you can come up with.

Some of our favorites are these Chocolate Chip Cookies and Cream Cookies and these Chocolate Cherry Cookies.

Salted Caramel Oreo Icebox Cake

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED January 21, 2021 · UPDATED February 11, 2021 · 88 Comments

Salted Caramel Oreo Icebox Cake has no bake caramel cheesecake and Oreo cookies in every bite. This easy icebox cake recipe is the perfect dessert to make any time of year.

A close up picture of a piece of salted caramel Oreo icebox cake on a yellow plate showing the layers in the dessert

One of my favorite types of dessert is an icebox cake. They are seriously so easy to make and can be customized with so many different flavors.

The other day I was drinking a homemade Salted Caramel Mocha Latte, and I started thinking about what else I could make with the extra salted caramel in the fridge.

Over the years, I have made quite a few different sweet and salty desserts. This Salted Caramel Frosting is amazing on any cake or cupcake. And these Salted Caramel Brownies always get smiles when I bring them to events!

BLT Tortilla Wrap Hack

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED January 16, 2021 · UPDATED April 6, 2021 · 4 Comments

Enjoy a BLT Tortilla Wrap Hack for lunch and see why this viral Tiktok tortilla wrap has everyone wrapping all the things. Crunchy bacon, crisp lettuce, and fresh tomatoes make this easy folded tortilla wrap a delicious and fun meal.

A BLT tortilla wrap hack cut in half and stacked on a white plate showing the inside fillings

Have you seen the crazy new wrapping hack food trend that is going crazy all over the Internet? I watched a few Instagram reels the other day, and now I can't stop watching all the delicious ideas that are popping up.

If you have spent any time at all on social media, I'm sure you have seen a few (or a hundred) different folded tortilla wraps.

Trust me! People are wrapping all the things, all day long. Sweet and savory...there is no limit to what you can put inside a tortilla.

I was inspired to make this BLT version and this Pulled Pork Macaroni and Cheese Tortilla Wrap Hack for lunch this week. And I can't wait to make more!

Cheesecake Nutella Crescent Rolls

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED January 14, 2021 · UPDATED January 30, 2023 · 80 Comments

A creamy chocolate and cream cheese center make these Cheesecake Nutella Crescent Rolls disappear in a hurry. These sweet pastry rolls filled with hazelnut spread will become a family favorite in no time at all.

Two cheesecake nutella twists cut in half and stacked on a white plate.

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Nothing says "I love you" to my family more than a hot breakfast. Most of the time I make a big batch of blueberry pancakes, banana waffles, and loaded egg burritos and keep them in the freezer, so they can heat up a quick breakfast before school.

On the weekends I love making delicious little treats before the kiddos wake up. These crescent rolls with Nutella were one of the fun creations I surprised them with.

Why You Will Love These

These buttery and soft crescent rolls have a creamy cheesecake filling and a gooey pocket of Nutella spread hidden inside.

They are so easy to make with just a few ingredients, but they look like you spent hours in the kitchen. Adding the white chocolate drizzle just adds that extra little touch.

The best part is that these chocolate rolls can be ready to be devoured in under 30 minutes. They are the perfect treat for Nutella lovers.

Take 5 Bars

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED January 12, 2021 · UPDATED March 2, 2021 · 42 Comments

These homemade Take 5 Bars have layers of sweet and salty goodness. Adding peanuts, caramel, and chocolate-covered pretzels to a peanut butter blonde brownie recipe is a very delicious idea.

Two homemade Take 5 Bars stacked on a white plate.

My favorite type of dessert is one loaded with sweet and salty flavors. There is something about that combo that just gets me every single time. And now I'm craving salted caramel brownie bites...

I think my love for sweet and salty is why I love the Reese's Take 5 candy bars. They have the sweet goodness of milk chocolate and caramel with salty nuts and pretzels in every bite.

One of the desserts that I make for group events or bake sales is these M&M blonde brownies. Not only are they extremely easy to make, but everyone loves them.

Over the years, I have given the blondie dessert different looks and tastes with various ingredients. One of my top favorites is marshmallow Reese's blonde brownies.

This time, I decided to make a batch of Take 5 cookie bars using the peanut butter blonde brownies as the base.

Low Carb Cherry Jello Parfaits

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED January 5, 2021 · UPDATED March 4, 2021 · 16 Comments

Say hello to your new favorite healthy dessert. These little Low Carb Cherry Jello Parfaits are easy to make and are low in calories. Perfect little snack to curb those sugar cravings and desires.

Three clear cups filled with low carb cherry jello parfaits and topped with reddi whip and a cherry

I realized that it seems like lately all I have been sharing is healthy food. I promise this isn't becoming a diet site where all I talk about is working out and our healthy eating. Although, some of you may feel that way...

The way we started eating a year and a half ago is NOT a diet, but it has been a lifestyle change for everyone in our family. Since that is what we have been eating and making, I have been sharing these foods and why we are eating them here on the blog.

Please tell me there are others of you that are happy about the healthier options I have been posting.

Trust me, I still have a sweet tooth the size of Texas that no amount of healthy eating has been able to change. So, there are lots of decadent desserts I still need to share with you!

Peppermint Oreo Icebox Cake

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED December 23, 2020 · 6 Comments

Layers of cookies, no bake cheesecake, and peppermint candies make this Peppermint Oreo Icebox Cake a delicious Christmas dessert. It's an easy no bake recipe to make for holiday dinners or parties.

Two white plates on a holiday towel with squares of peppermint oreo icebox cake topped with crushed peppermint bits on top

Do you have a certain flavor or ingredient that you have to make at certain times of the year? This year I'm torn between peppermint and eggnog. I honestly can't decide which one I like better right now.

Today I'm sharing one more peppermint dessert before Christmas officially gets here. And you are in luck because this no bake recipe is so easy to make. Seriously, it can be made in under 30 minutes.

All you need are a few ingredients to make a no bake cheesecake and some Oreo cookies with the red filling. Regular ones will totally work too, but the dessert will not be as pretty inside.

Eggnog Bundt Cake

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED December 18, 2020 · 58 Comments

This Eggnog Bundt Cake is the perfect dessert for the eggnog lover in your life. Eggnog in the cake and the glaze make this a holiday cake recipe that everyone will remember.

A slice of Eggnog Bundt Cake topped with eggnog glaze on a white plate with more cake on a cake plate behind it

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Baking With Eggnog

Our two sons and I are the only eggnog drinkers in our house. They get so excited when they see a jug of the creamy goodness in our refrigerator until they realize I have a baking plan for that particular eggnog.

But they also know that they get to finish off any of the leftovers when I am finished baking things like a no bake eggnog pie, these eggnog scones or eggnog cupcakes.

Over the years, I have gotten smarter and have started buying two cartons of eggnog: one for them to drink right away and one for me to bake with. It's a win-win for everyone.

Why Make This Eggnog Cake

This eggnog bundt cake tastes just like a glass of eggnog-and it should, since it has eggnog in the batter and in the glaze!

Your kitchen will smell so good as this eggnog cake is baking.

Our oldest son had a big slice along with a glass of "Christmas in a glass"-aka eggnog-and gave this homemade bundt cake a big thumbs up!

Cherry Mousse Cake

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED December 16, 2020 · 8 Comments

This Cherry Mousse Cake is so easy to make and tastes amazing. The layers of no bake cherry cheesecake with a chewy brownie crust make it a pretty and delicious dessert to make for the holidays.

A white plate with a fork and slice of cherry mousse brownie cake on it and a cake plate with more cake behind it.

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Why This Works

Brownie cakes have quickly become one of my favorite desserts to bring to parties or events. They are easy to make, and I love the texture contrast from the chewy brownie and the creamy mousse filling.

Fancy cakes like this Oreo mousse cake will have everyone thinking you worked all day in your kitchen. The fact that they are so easy to put together can and will be our little secret.

The layer of no bake cheesecake mousse on a brownie cakes is easy to customize. Candies, marshmallows, cookies, or pie fillings can give it a unique flavor and look without a lot of work or fuss.

Now I realize that when you hear the words pie filling, you automatically think pie. I am excited to share with you just how versatile a can of pie filling can be.

Some of my favorite desserts made with pie filling is this Cherry Danish, Blueberry Key Lime Cheesecake Bars, and these Lemon Coconut Cupcakes.

Raspberry Parfaits

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED December 14, 2020 · UPDATED March 15, 2022 · Leave a Comment

These raspberry parfaits are one of those easy desserts that look extra fancy but take just minutes to put together. Layers of cookies, pie filling, and a creamy white chocolate cheesecake filling create the perfect mix of textures and flavors.

Five raspberry white chocolate cheesecake parfaits in clear cups on a white and pink background

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I don't know about you, but I'm always looking for easy desserts that feel a little extra without taking a ton of time. That's exactly why I love making parfaits.

Cheesecake parfaits come together quickly, look so pretty in a glass, and everyone thinks you spent way more time on them than you actually did.

These raspberry parfaits are one of my newest creations. I had some raspberry pie filling in the fridge and Oreo cookies in the pantry, so it just made sense to turn them into a layered dessert.

This combination is so good! You get the creamy cheesecake, sweet tart raspberry filling, and crunchy cookies in every bite. They are simple enough for a weekend night treat, but also perfect for parties, holidays, or any time you need a dessert that looks impressive.

Why You'll Love White Chocolate Raspberry Parfaits

No bake dessert. No oven needed. Just mix, layer, and chill.
Easy to make. You can have the layers in the cups in 15 minutes.
Creamy and fruity. Each cup has a sweet and tart balance.
Great for parties. Serve these little cups for easy entertaining.

Eggnog Cheesecake Crumble Bars

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED December 10, 2020 · UPDATED March 30, 2021 · 19 Comments

Three times the eggnog makes these easy Eggnog Cheesecake Crumble Bars a fun treat to add to your cookie trays this holiday season.

A stack of three eggnog cheesecake bars on a white doily with a glass of eggnog behind it

Every Christmas season I look forward to buying a container of eggnog. Now I realize this drink is one that you either love or hate.

I'm on team love and like to drink a small glass of it every once in a while during the month of December, but usually I buy it for baking things like these Eggnog Sugar Cookie Bars or this Eggnog Cream Pie.

Our oldest son loves eggnog too, so I have to hide it in the fridge. If I don't hide it, he will drink it all before I get around to baking. I have a bad habit of buying ingredients one day, then not baking my recipe idea until later in the week.

Peppermint Oreo Truffles

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED December 8, 2020 · 72 Comments

Add these Peppermint Oreo Truffles to your holiday cookie list and watch them disappear quickly. The classic Oreo truffles get a holiday makeover with Andes peppermint crunch baking chips inside and drizzled on top.

A white doily with two Peppermint Crunch Oreo Truffles on it cut in half

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I love keeping extra bags of Andes peppermint crunch baking chips in our pantry during the holidays. I mostly use them for baking, but sometimes, I like to sneak a few handfuls.

These peppermint pieces are probably my absolute favorite ingredient in Christmas recipes. Some of my all-time favorites from the past few years are these peppermint Oreo cookies and this no bake peppermint Oreo cheesecake.

The other night, while raiding the peppermint crunch stash in the pantry, I found a package of Oreos, so I decided to add some peppermint crunch pieces to no-bake Oreo truffles.

Candy Cane Pretzel Bark

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED December 2, 2020 · UPDATED June 9, 2021 · 47 Comments

Easy no bake treats are always a great idea during the holidays. This Candy Cane Pretzel Bark only has 3 ingredients and can be made and ready to eat in 10 minutes. It's the perfect recipe to make for parties or cookie trays.

A clear jar filled with candy cane pretzel bark on a red and blue napkin

I love to make about a billion different holiday treats during the holidays. Ok, ok! Maybe a billion is exaggerating slightly. But there are quite a few yummy cookies and candies that get made this month.

During the holidays I tend to make even more sweet treats because we love to make extra goodies like these Chocolate Candy Cane Kiss Cookies or these Peppermint Brownie Truffles to send to friends and family.

With all these sweet treats happening, it gets a little crazy and chaotic in our kitchen. So, I am always trying to find quick and easy ways to simplify some of the treats.

Chocolate Peppermint Cookie Bars

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED December 1, 2020 · 7 Comments

A layer of peppermint buttercream frosting and candy bars add a festive touch to these Chocolate Peppermint Bars. This easy cookie bar recipe will disappear quickly from your Christmas cookie trays.

Three chocolate peppermint sugar cookie bars stacked up on a red plate with a bite out of the top cookie bar

It's official. I am in full-blown "peppermint all the things" mode! Every year about this time I get the urge to add peppermint to every thing I make. Something about cooler weather and Christmas music does it to me.

Peppermint and eggnog are my two favorite holiday flavors for Christmas, so I hope you're ready for a month of recipes featuring these flavors.

Of course, I will add a few other things here and there because my family will revolt if I try to peppermint every single treat. They like peppermint, but they are not as nuts over it as I am. Yes, I'm aware that I might be living with aliens.

Apple Cranberry Turkey Salad

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED November 27, 2020 · UPDATED March 4, 2021 ·

Use your leftover turkey to make a big bowl of this Apple Cranberry Turkey Salad. This easy salad recipe is delicious served on rolls, bread, or croissants.

A white plate with a roll filled with turkey salad on it

This time of year is my favorite. The cooler weather, the bonfires, s'mores, and of course, all the fun and festivities of the holidays.

We usually spend the holidays munching on appetizers, making and eating a big dinner, and then playing games as a family while we eat Pumpkin Pie or Apple Crisp Cheesecake.

Because of all the snacking and eating that goes on all day, we always have a refrigerator full of leftovers to deal with the next day. The day after a big holiday we stare into the fridge and wonder what to do with the food because no one here is big on eating leftovers.

Favorite Kitchen Tools

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED November 26, 2020 · UPDATED January 26, 2022 · 1 Comment

We have put together a list of our favorite kitchen tools and gadgets that we use on a regular basis in our own home. Use this list to stock your own kitchen or buy gifts for the foodie in your life.

Over the years we have bought and tried so many different kitchen tools and gadgets. The thing is that some of those gadgets are really not worth the money.

In order to help you know which kitchen essentials are worth buying, I created a list of some our favorite kitchen tools that we use all the time.

Cinnamon Apple Icebox Cake

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED November 24, 2020 · 18 Comments

Layers of cheesecake, apple pie filling, and graham crackers make this Cinnamon Apple Icebox Cake a delicious dessert. It is an easy no bake recipe to make for fall and holiday dinners.

A square of cinnamon apple icebox cake topped with apple pie filling on a white and brown plate

Usually when fall hits, I can't wait to bake all the things with pumpkin. But this year I have been all over apple desserts. This Apple Praline Cake started all the apple madness in our kitchen this year!

Sometimes I just want a quick and easy treat that I can put together in minutes. That is where no bake desserts come in handy. An icebox cake only uses a few ingredients. It can honestly be chilling in the refrigerator in under 15 minutes.

Adding cream cheese to an ice box cakes gives them a little bit more of a cheesecake feel. You know how much I love my cheesecakes!!!

Pumpkin Fluff Salad

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED November 19, 2020 · 10 Comments

This easy Pumpkin Fluff Salad is a delicious side dish to add to your holiday table this year. The dessert salad recipe is full of pumpkin, pecans, and donut chunks, and it always disappears in a hurry!

An orange bowl on a teal towel filled with pumpkin fluff salad and topped with nuts and toffee

I think it can officially be said that I am bonkers for salads that aren't really salads. You know the kind, right? Fluffy, no bake salads that are full of fun mix-ins.

My mother-in-law always makes a pistachio fluff salad for holiday dinners. So, a few summers ago I used that fluff salad recipe to create this Banana Split Fluff Salad. Best idea ever right there!

Of course, I have changed it up a few more times since then, so it was only a matter of time before a fall version happened. Say hello to pumpkin fluff!

A big bowl of this dessert salad would be the perfect addition to your Thanksgiving meal this year. It is so light and fluffy and delicious. Plus, it can be served as a side dish or dessert!

Sweet Potato Souffle

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED November 17, 2020 · UPDATED November 12, 2021 · 7 Comments

This Sweet Potato Soufflé deserves a spot on your Thanksgiving dinner table. The creamy pudding texture topped with a crunchy brown sugar pecan topping will have everyone fighting for the last scoop.

A white casserole dish on a purple towel with a spoon lifting out a scoop of sweet potato souffle

Thanksgiving side dishes and all the desserts are my favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner. To be honest, I could totally skip the turkey and ham.

Just pass me a plate loaded with classic green bean casserole, stuffing muffins, sweet potatoes, easy corn casserole, and rolls.

And even after eating all that, I'm totally hitting up the dessert table for a slice of cream cheese pecan pie and some pumpkin cobbler!

Chocolate Halloween Cookies and Cream Cookies

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED October 30, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Make a batch of these Halloween Cookies and Cream Cookies to share with family and friends. This easy chocolate cookie recipe is soft and delicious and full of chocolate chips and colorful candies, making it perfect for Halloween parties.

A close up of chocolate cookies and cream cookies topped with Halloween candies with more cookies behind it

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Last weekend our daughter had a pool party/Halloween party that she was going to, so I offered to make a few treats for it.

First on the list of treats were these peanut butter zombie eyeballs. They are my all time favorite Halloween treat, so I am always looking for an excuse to make more gooey eyeballs. She said they were the most popular treat at the party.

Next on the list were chocolate cookies. I'm all about cake mix cookies when I need a quick and easy dessert. We always have a few box mixes in the cupboard and lots of chocolate chips and candies to jazz them up.

Chocolate Pumpkin Lasagna

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED October 27, 2020 · UPDATED February 16, 2021 · 3 Comments

This Chocolate Pumpkin Lasagna has creamy layers of chocolate and pumpkin cheesecake and homemade whipped cream on a crunchy cookie crust. An easy, no-bake dessert is just what your fall party needs!

A white plate with a square of chocolate pumpkin lasagna topped with chocolate curls and a pan of dessert lasagna behind it

If you have never had a dessert lasagna, you have definitely been missing out. They have a couple different layers of creamy goodness with a cookie crust, and they are so refreshing.

A few years ago I made this No Bake Banana Split Oreo Dessert Lasagna, and it has remained one of my all time favorite summer desserts. Something about all those gooey layers just gets me every time.

This fall I decided to give that dessert lasagna a fall twist by adding a layer of no bake pumpkin cheesecake to it instead of the traditional pudding layer.

Peanut Butter Cup Spider Cookies

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED October 21, 2020 · 3 Comments

Chocolate covered pretzels, peanut butter candies, sprinkles, and candy eyes give these Peanut Butter Cup Spider Cookies a fun look. This peanut butter cookie recipe is such a fun treat for Halloween parties.

Three peanut butter cup spider cookies with googly candy eyes on a white plate

The month of October I boycott dusting. My reasoning is that it is part of my "decorations". Skeletons and gravestones just look better with a layer of dust around them.

I mean have you ever seen a clean and shiny haunted house? No way! They are always musty and dirty because it just adds to the spookiness.

Of course, all this dust means that the spiders think it is ok to come live inside with us. Yesterday I was vacuuming and found a giant spider web behind one of the doors.

I didn't see any spiders on it, but instinct kicked in and I sucked that web up in a hurry.

Salted Caramel Pumpkin Latte

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED October 17, 2020 · UPDATED March 4, 2021 · 74 Comments

Sit and relax with this easy homemade Salted Caramel Pumpkin Latte. Adding pumpkin and caramel to hot coffee makes a fall drink that tastes amazing. Don't forget to finish it off with some whipped cream and caramel drizzles.

A white mug filled with salted caramel pumpkin latte and topped with whipped cream and caramel drizzles

A hot cup of coffee, pumpkin scones, and some quiet time is how I like to start off my day. It helps me slowly start the day off in the right way.

Since I am now on a pumpkin kick right now, I decided to add some fall flair to this salted caramel latte. It was seriously a good idea.

Apple Cinnamon Pull Apart Bread

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED October 9, 2020 · UPDATED March 3, 2021 · Leave a Comment

This apple pull-apart bread is a delightful treat for breakfast or brunch this fall. Layers of apple pie filling and cinnamon sugar-coated bread dough bake into the most ooey, gooey bread.

A wood board with a loaf of apple cinnamon pull apart bread drizzled with glaze and one sliced falling forward

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Our kids love it when we make monkey bread muffins or cinnamon sugar pull-apart bread for a fun breakfast treat on the weekends. It's also a family favorite for the holidays too.

For this pull-apart bread recipe, we are starting with a homemade dough made with quick-rise yeast. This step skips a rise time, making it faster to make the gooey apple cinnamon bread!

I used the dough recipe from this raspberry pull-apart coffee cake for the base of this bread. This sweet bread features layers of apple pie filling and is topped with a sweet glaze, making it irresistible.

Why You Will Love This Recipe

This homemade recipe is easy and delicious, making it great for breakfast or brunch this fall.
As this apple pull-apart bread bakes, your kitchen will smell like fall.
The bread dough bakes up so light and fluffy.

Spooky Halloween Eyeballs

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED October 8, 2020 · UPDATED September 27, 2024 · 15 Comments

Oozing red frosting and candy eyes add a spooky flair to these peanut butter Halloween Eyeballs. Serve this eye-catching treat at your next party! Your guests will get a kick out of these spooky zombie eyes on the dessert table.

Need more Halloween treats? These homemade Butterfingers and these decorated monster cookies are fun to make and eat.

A stack of peanut butter eyeballs on a black tray.

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Every October, our boys ask if I am going to make these spooky Halloween treats again. A few years ago, I jazzed up peanut butter balls for one party, and now my family wants them for Halloween every year.

Of course, I will never turn down an opportunity to make and eat chocolate and peanut butter treats.

My husband saw eyeball truffles on the counter and said they reminded him of the Walking Dead episode with Glenn's eyeball. He pulled up a replay and made me watch the eyeball scene.

Why You Will Love These Candy Eyes

Delicious and fun. The zombie eyes, made with peanut butter, white chocolate, and candies, taste delicious.
Extra spooky treat. Red gel oozing out of the candy eyes gives them that extra spooky touch.
Eye-catching treat. When the kids and adults see it, get ready for some chuckling and grimacing at the dessert table.

Chocolate Pumpkin Spider Donuts

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED October 6, 2020 · UPDATED November 6, 2020 · 70 Comments

Add these Chocolate Pumpkin Spider Donuts to your Halloween parties and watch all the kids grab a spooky treat! Soft baked donuts decorated with chocolate, sprinkles, and edible eyes are a fun breakfast this time of year!

A white plate with chocolate pumpkin donuts decorated like spiders and spiderwebs piled on it

A few years ago I decided to boycott dusting for the month of October. As I was putting out the skeleton bones, spiders, and gravestones they kind of looked out of place on the clean shelves.

Last year I added some plastic rats to our decor. Let's face it. Bones and rats look much better when there is a layer of dust surrounding them.

So, for now, I am letting the dust pile up on everything. The spiders have free rein of our ceiling corners. Well, for now anyway.

Witch's Cauldron Brownie Cupcakes

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED October 3, 2020 · UPDATED October 9, 2021 · 9 Comments

Creepy candies and green frosting make these Cauldron Cupcakes a fun addition to Halloween parties! Trust me. Ghouls and goblins of all ages love a dessert with gummy worms and googly eyes on it!

A black cake plate with brownie cupcakes topped with green frosting and spooky candies on it

Years ago we lived down the road from a couple that would always decorate their house for Halloween. They had large life-sized skeletons crawling on the roof and up the side of the house! At night they turned on a red glowing lightbulb, so you can just barely see the skeletons. It is so cool!

I know this might seem creepy and scary, but my husband and I both agree that it looked so fun. We love Halloween!!! It totally made me want to go buy 5 skeletons to attach to our house too! Well, that was until I looked at how much those big ones actually cost. Yikes!

It seemed like a much better idea to just keep driving by their house each night enjoying the fun decorations there instead of buying them.

Monkey Bread Muffins

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED September 26, 2020 · UPDATED March 4, 2021 · 3 Comments

Monkey Bread Muffins are a delicious breakfast treat. Homemade dough rolled in cinnamon sugar and drizzled with a sweet glaze makes a muffin recipe that everyone will go bananas for.

A white plate with monkey bread muffins drizzled with sweet glaze on it

One of our kids absolute favorite breakfast treat is monkey bread. You know the stuff, right? Biscuit dough cut up and rolled in butter and cinnamon sugar and then baked to gooey perfection.

If you have never tried it, trust me and head to the kitchen now because you need monkey bread in your life ASAP. You are going to love this homemade recipe because it tastes like the inside of cinnamon rolls.

Since brown food isn't the prettiest, I added a drizzle of sweet glaze over the tops of these Monkey Bread Muffins to make them pretty and even more delicious. It's not necessary, but tastes oh, so good!

Snickerdoodle Apple Cake

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED September 25, 2020 · UPDATED September 1, 2021 · 22 Comments

What is better than the warm scent of cinnamon and apples? How about pairing them together in an apple cinnamon cake. Creamy frosting and a dusting of cinnamon sugar will make this Snickerdoodle Apple Cake bring a smile to your face.

There is something about the smell of apples that says fall to me. During the fall months, I like to keep a bag of apples on hand at all times. My preferred way to eat "an apple a day" is in baked goods.

Apples provide extra moisture to cakes, cookies, and muffins. They also make your kitchen smell amazing as you are baking.

This apple cinnamon cake is a match made in heaven. The soft dense cake is loaded with apple pieces and is topped with the creamiest cinnamon frosting.

The best part about this snickerdoodle cake is that it starts with a cake mix. See how to make a cake mix taste homemade with three kinds of apple love.

Caramel Apple Granola Bars

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED September 18, 2020 · UPDATED September 24, 2022 · 33 Comments

These homemade Caramel Apple Granola Bars taste so much better than any bar you will find in the store. They are easy to make, and they are so soft and chewy. Perfect for on the go breakfasts or after school snacks.

A plate with homemade apple granola bars on it with one standing up.

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Granola bars are one of those snacks that are just easy to keep on hand. Most of the time I make no bake granola bars for the kids to snack on during the week, but this week I pulled out an oldie, but goodie recipe.

Over the years, I have had fun with that baked granola bar recipe and made some pretty delicious strawberry granola bars.

I had a few apples leftover after making these apple donut holes, so I decided to add them to a pan of apple cinnamon oatmeal bars for everyone to snack on. And of course, caramel had to be added too.

Why Make These Bars

Homemade granola bars are so easy to customize with different ingredients. Pretty much anything you like can be added to them.

After they bake and cool they have a soft, chewy texture that is so delicious.

The sweet caramel apple flavor will satisfy all your fall cravings. Plus, they make great lunch box treats for the kids all week long.

Pumpkin Snack Cake

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED September 12, 2020 · 49 Comments

On cool fall mornings, enjoy a slice of this brown butter Pumpkin Snack Cake for breakfast. The simple pumpkin coffee cake with streusel goes perfectly with a mug of hot coffee.

A white plate with two squares of pumpkin coffee cake with streusel stacked on it.

I made this pumpkin coffee cake for breakfast a while ago, and it quickly disappeared. Even my husband enjoyed this recipe.

He said he loved that it was simple. I like crazy, wild desserts like these pumpkin Oreo cheesecakes or these brownie pumpkin cheesecake bars. Give me all the layers and all the swirls-most of the time!

Occasionally, I like a simple pumpkin cake to enjoy with my pumpkin cream cold brew. Right now, a simple cake with jazzed-up coffee is my thing.

This pumpkin coffee cake starts with brown butter. Browning butter only takes a few minutes and is so worth it. Plus, it will make your kitchen smell amazing.

Apple Snickers Cake with Pudding Frosting

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED September 10, 2020 · UPDATED October 19, 2021 · 80 Comments

Snickers salad meets apple cake in this delicious homemade cake recipe. This Apple Snickers Cake is loaded with apple chunks and candy bars and topped with a fluffy pudding frosting! One bite and you will declare this your new favorite fall dessert.

A close up picture of a piece of apple Snickers cake topped with chopped up Snickers candy bars

How you ever had Snickers salad before? It always makes me laugh when I hear Snickers and salad in the same sentence because they normally don't go together. But that fall fluff salad will change your mind in a hurry. It's that good.

That amazing apple salad was the inspiration behind this delicious apple Snickers cake! The combination of flavors will have your mouth watering after one bite! It's a great way to eat an apple a day...wink, wink!

Why We Love this Apple Cake

This apple cake recipe is different from all the rest. It has an extra special topping that makes it stand out in the crowd. Not just any topping... Snickers salad frosting!

That's right, this apple cake is topped with a fluffy cloud of pudding frosting and candy bars. Yum! Once you try this recipe, you won't want to go back to your old way of making apple cake ever again.

It's so easy to make, so you can whip this up in no time at all. And the best part is that your friends and family will be so impressed when they find out that this amazing dessert is actually made from scratch.

Apple Cider Donut Holes

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED August 25, 2020 · UPDATED September 14, 2026 · 32 Comments

Cool fall mornings call for coffee and Apple Cider Donut Holes. Soft and fluffy inside, with a crunchy cinnamon sugar coating on the outside. They come together so quickly and disappear even faster, so make sure to bake a double batch.

A plate of cinnamon sugar apple cider donut holes with one missing a bite.

The post for apple donut holes was first published in October 2016. The photos and post were updated in August 2020, then again in September 2026.

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Our kids have always loved the Munchkins from Dunkin Donuts, so I knew they would be excited about homemade donut holes. I gave my glazed cinnamon apple donuts a fall twist by adding apple cider, then coating the little muffin donuts in cinnamon sugar.

These apple cider donut holes turned out SO good! They are soft, full of warm apple cider flavor, and coated in cinnamon sugar. Needless to say, they didn't last long here! These are definitely a favorite around here every fall.

Why You'll Love These Apple Cider Donut Holes

So much apple flavor. Applesauce, apple cider, and fresh shredded apples give these little donuts tons of apple flavor while keeping them soft and tender.
Crunchy coating. A quick roll in butter and cinnamon sugar adds the perfect sweet touch.
Fun fall breakfast. Serve them with coffee, a hot pumpkin latte, or a glass of iced apple cider for an easy breakfast or brunch.

Fudge Topped Brownies

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED August 18, 2020 · 32 Comments

Enjoy a pan of these Reese's fluffernutter Fudge Topped Brownies and a glass of milk for dessert tonight. This easy homemade brownie recipe topped with Reese's fudge is sure to satisfy every sweet tooth in your family.

Our pantry is stocked with all kinds of Reese's candies, cake mixes, and sprinkles. It's true. I'm quite the hoarder when it comes to candy and baking supplies.

You just never know when there might be a shortage of chocolate or when you may need to make Reese's Peanut Butter Pudding Cookies, Chocolate Reese's Cheesecakes, or Oreo Reese's Brownies. I figure that if I keep bags and bags of candy in our pantry, I'll be ready for just about anything.

Pina Colada Fruit Dip

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED August 6, 2020 · UPDATED March 3, 2021 · 2 Comments

If you like piña coladas and lying by the pool, you need to try this fluffy fruit dip. This Pina Colada Fruit Dip has the pineapple and coconut flavors of a piña colada drink in a light, fluffy mousse.

It is the perfect sweet dip to enjoy with fruit and cookies.

A white bowl with red striped filled with pina colada fruit dip and surrounded with pineapple wedges and vanilla wafers

We are stilling enjoying lots of hot summer days here. There is no end in sight for the heat and humidity...yet. Give it another month or two, and we will see fall start creeping in.

Until then, lots of easy dinners and no bake desserts are all I'm planning on eating. Well, unless the urge to bake hits me. Then we all know that I can't resist a good baking session.

I actually made this easy fruit dip a few months ago and then totally forgot to share it with you. I blame it on the lack of routine that has become the new norm around here.

Chocolate Cherry Cobbler

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED August 3, 2020 · UPDATED July 2, 2021 · 10 Comments

Enjoy a big bowl of this Chocolate Cherry Cobbler for dessert tonight. The sweet layer of homemade pie filling under soft, fluffy, chocolate biscuits tastes so good.

Serve this cherry cobbler recipe with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for a decadent treat.

A white bowl filled with chocolate cherry cobbler topped with homemade whipped cream and a cherry

Why Make a Cobbler

A few weeks ago I made this Easy Strawberry Cobbler again. That inspired me to make a cherry crisp. As I was eating it I started wondering if I could incorporate chocolate into the topping.

The answer is yes. I added some dark cocoa powder and mini chocolate chips to the dough along with a little bit more heavy cream to get the perfect chocolate biscuit topping.

This sweet chocolate cobbler is a Cracker Barrel copycat recipe that tastes just like the seasonal dessert you can sometimes order in restaurants.

The gooey pie filling AND chocolate biscuits on it will have you fall in love with this sweet summer dessert!!! Chocolate and cherries are such a delicious combo.

Get ready to top this black forest cobbler with ice cream or whipped cream and DIG IN!!!

Peaches and Cream Cake Roll

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED July 22, 2020 · UPDATED March 3, 2021 · 2 Comments

This beautiful Peaches and Cream Cake Roll has whipped cream and cinnamon sugar-coated peaches all rolled up in a sweet sponge cake. If you are looking for peach recipes this summer, this is the one you need.

A white plate with a slice of peaches and cream cake roll on it and the rest of the cake roll behind it

I love learning all about baking. One thing I had always heard was that cake rolls had to be rolled up immediately after baking, so they could "remember" their shape.

But I recently learned that rolling it warm for memory is a bit of an old wives' tale.

The amount of sugar in the batter and the chemical reaction while baking actually determine whether a cake will be pliable or tender.

This particular cake roll has just enough sugar that it can be rolled warm, OR you can flip the pan over and let it cool flat with a pan over it. Either way, you can roll it up with your filling, and it will not crack.

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED July 21, 2020 · UPDATED August 27, 2020 · 31 Comments

This Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Cake has two layers of ice cream on top of a crunchy cookie crust. It is an easy frozen dessert that can be enjoyed all year long.

A white plate with a slice of chocolate chip cookie dough ice cream cake on it and cake behind it

Ok, so I'm kind of sort of obsessed with ice cream cakes lately.

Although, I kind of feel guilty calling these "recipes". I mean can you really call it a recipe when you open two cartons of ice cream and layer them in a pan?

The answer to that is yes, yes you can. At least that's my take on the question.

Plus, after one slice of this cookie dough ice cream goodness, you will be happy for this non-recipe.

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