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Name: Banana Split Cheesecake Rolls Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 - 8 ounce cans refrigerated crescent rolls; 1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened; 1 medium sized ripe banana; 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons all purpose flour; 1/2 cup strawberry preserves; 1/4 cup chocolate chips; 1 teaspoon shortening; sprinkles

Chocolate Cherry Marshmallow Fudge

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED February 9, 2015 · UPDATED June 9, 2021 · 39 Comments

A batch of this Chocolate Cherry Marshmallow Fudge is a delicious treat to make for Valentine's Day. This easy to make chocolate fudge recipe has little pockets of cherries and marshmallows in it. Make sure you keep some for yourself too.

This easy chocolate fudge has cherries and marshmallows in every bite. It's creamy and delicious!!!

So I have been holding out on you guys...this chocolate fudge was actually made back in December. Doesn't it look pretty and Christmas-y? It even got sent out in packages along with some of this hot chocolate fudge to our out of town family.

The problem I have as a food blogger is that I over make for every holiday. Food bloggers you get me, right?

There are only so many days that I can post food. I mean I could post a recipe every day I guess...if I never wanted to sleep or see my hubby and kiddos. So nope, that's not an option.

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Top Ten BruCrew Recipes from 2014

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED December 31, 2014 · UPDATED October 9, 2016 · 27 Comments

Thank you so much for another fabulous year of fun and recipes! I have enjoyed sharing the desserts and dinners that get created in my kitchen with you.

Have you signed up for the BruCrew email yet? These recipes will be sent to your inbox each day.

It is hard to believe that 2014 has come and gone already. You guys are amazing! Thank you for coming back time and time again for my stories and treats. I really appreciate all the pinning, commenting, and sharing that you do with your friends. I also love hearing how the recipes turn out in your kitchens. You guys make blogging so much fun!!! Keep the comments coming!

Today I am sharing the Top 10 recipes from 2014. Out of all the recipes that I shared this year, these 10 got the most views. Did your favorite make the list?

So, according to the stats, you guys are loving cheesy pasta. I will definitely be making some more cheesy goodness in 2015 based on these numbers 🙂 I was also surprised to see 2 skinny recipes in the Top 10. I'm kind of getting a complex over here though. I thought this was a dessert blog, but it looks like I should definitely add more cheese and health food to my kitchen craziness.

You tell me...what would you like to see in the next year?

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Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED December 17, 2014 · UPDATED December 18, 2020 · 35 Comments

Chocolate Peppermint Popcorn: Chocolate and peppermint coated popcorn with Peppermint Oreo cookies and Peppermint M&M's is one snack mix you will not want to miss. It is so fun, bright, and tasty!

Chocolate and peppermint covered popcorn with marshmallows, Oreos, and M&M candies. Sweet holiday treat!

A few weeks ago my daughter had to do a fun project for Home Ec. They had to bring a party favor related to the holiday that they were assigned.

How perfect was it that she got Christmas for her project?!?!?!

With all the fun I am having creating cute food packages, we knew we could do something fun and easy for her project. The email from her teacher said to use things from around the house to create this food gift.

How convenient was it that I had already bought some cute stickers, bags, and bows at Michael's. I really had no idea how they were going to be used when I bought them...they were just too cute to pass up, so they came home with me.

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Candy Cane Hot Chocolate Fudge

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED December 12, 2014 · UPDATED December 20, 2021 · 37 Comments

The best thing about this Hot Chocolate Fudge are all the toppings. Mini marshmallows and candy canes make this easy fudge recipe a delicious treat for holiday parties. You can also package this fudge in cute boxes to give to family and friends.

Three squares of hot chocolate fudge topped with chocolate, candy canes, and mini marshmallows on red and green paper.

Hot chocolate is the perfect drink when it is cold outside. I personally love to drink my hot cocoa with a swirl of whipped cream, chocolate drizzles, and sprinkles or candy cane bits.

The other day I was enjoying a peppermint mocha hot chocolate when all of a sudden I realized those flavors would be awesome in a batch of fudge. I couldn't wait to get in the kitchen and create this fun holiday fudge flavor to share with our friends and family.

Why You Will Love This Fudge

This chocolate fudge is so easy to make without a candy thermometer. Stirring hot chocolate mix into the chocolate fudge gives it a delicious hot chocolate flavor.

Peppermint bits also give the hot chocolate fudge a delicious peppermint crunch. It's a great way to use up all those extra candy canes.

Chocolate drizzles, mini marshmallows, and more candy cane pieces make this fudge so fun. Everyone will be the talking about it at your next party!

This easy chocolate fudge makes a great gift too. Give a box of fudge this season and see how much everyone loves it.

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Candy Cane Chocolate Cheesecake Cake

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED December 1, 2014 · UPDATED November 30, 2018 · 58 Comments

Candy Cane Chocolate Cheesecake Cake: Chocolate cake and chocolate cheesecake come together to make an amazing dessert. Adding peppermint marshmallow frosting and candy cane piece turns this cake into an impressive holiday cake worthy of sharing at any party.

Candy Cane Chocolate Cheesecake Cake - chocolate cake with chocolate cheesecake, peppermint frosting, and candy cane chunks is an impressive holiday cake

You guys...

this cake is about to knock your socks off. Like completely! Are you ready for lots of peppermint goodness now that it is December?

And just to warn you there are about a billion pictures because I couldn't decide which ones to share...I'm sorry for slowing your computer down with all the pics on a Monday. But seriously, get ready to drool all over your keyboard. #youarewelcome

Candy Cane Chocolate Cheesecake Cake - layers of cake, cheesecake, and peppermint frosting makes this holiday cake so pretty and delicious! Great recipe for holiday parties!

So most of the time I have a reason for making a dessert. There is usually some sort of meeting or class or life group that needs a delicious treat. Ok, ok, they might not "need" it, but I sure love making and sending sweets for them anyway.

But on Saturday I got the brilliant idea to make this cake because it has been way too long since I made a big layer cake. The last one was this Lemon Cheesecake Cake two years.

Two years??? I have made bundt cakes, icebox cakes, and eclair cakes, but layer cakes have been missing in action. It was definitely time for some cake fun to happen in my kitchen.

After I decided how I wanted it to be, I couldn't get it out of my head. So with no plan to get rid of this delicious monster of a cake, I went ahead and made it anyway. I figured it wouldn't be hard to find someone to help me out with devouring it.

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Peanut Butter Cup S'mores Brownie Bites

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED November 21, 2014 · UPDATED June 21, 2021 · 40 Comments

You look like you could use a fun sweet treat for the weekend. These Peanut Butter Cup S'mores Brownie Bites are so fun and absolutely delicious! Brownies, peanut butter cups, and marshmallows in one cute little bite.

You guys!!!! I did something crazy!

I'm probably going to regret this wild and crazy action in about 5 months! You see my husband signed up for the Tough Mudder again...and he convinced a few others to sign up too. I'm one of the crazies he convinced!! Eeeeiiikkk! What was I thinking? Again!

You see I am kind of a girly girl. Cute clothes, fun shoes, scarves, nail polish, and yes, lots of accessories. We are talking bags, necklaces, hair bows, and bracelets! Give me it all!!!

This girly girl does not like to get dirty. Mud is so not my friend. My idea of getting dirty is rolling brownie cookies with my bare hands!

So, cue all the crazy laughing at this curly haired girl who doesn't like mud. Because she will be running 10-12 miles all based around tough mud activities! It's ok...I'm totally laughing right now too! Laughing because it is totally something I've actually done before! I got this...I hope! [Read more...]

Frosted Eggnog Bread

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED November 15, 2014 · UPDATED November 26, 2018 · 60 Comments

Eggnog in the bread and eggnog in the glaze makes this Frosted Eggnog Bread the perfect sweet bread for the eggnog lovers in your life. It is the perfect holiday breakfast or afternoon snack. Just add a cup of coffee and you are good to go.

Two times the eggnog makes this frosted bread an awesome holiday breakfast or snack choice

Well, it happened.

Winter came early this year. The past 2 days have been 28*, and both days we woke up to a light dusting of snow on the ground and the roof looked like it was frosted with powdered sugar.

I am so not ready for this. It has been years since we have had snow here before January. Everyone is predicting a bad winter this year. I really thought last year was bad, so I'm not sure how it can get worse.

Becoming a hermit for the next 5 months is looking better and better. As long as I have a loaf of this Eggnog Bread each week, the confinement will be totally doable.

The recipe for this bread came from a plastic recipe box that has been hiding up in my cupboard since we moved to this house 5 years ago. I wish I know where the recipe came from, but unfortunately I wasn't so good at documenting that stuff. I think that's probably how a lot of family favorite recipes happened. Someone copied a recipe, stuck it in a box, and over the years it became "grandma's recipe" because she always made it.

When we first got married, I used to collect recipes from magazines and cookbooks and write them on notecards. The funny thing is we only ever tried a handful of these recipes, but I still kept writing more recipes on the cards. Then we started having kids, and I haven't really used those boxes of recipes in I don't know how many years. They just sat there until this week when I saw them hiding behind the big box of cupcake liners.

I pulled them out and flipped through all the cards. Some I pulled out, read the recipe, and promptly threw it away. I'm not sure what younger me was thinking about when she copied some of these down. There is no way I would ever make some of the stuff that was in there. Probably another reason why the box has been sitting forever.

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Peppermint Mocha Cookie Dough Truffle Bars

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED November 13, 2014 · UPDATED November 26, 2018 · 49 Comments

These easy no bake Peppermint Mocha Cookie Dough Truffle Bars are just what your holiday cookie trays need this year.

No bake mocha cookie dough with a white chocolate and peppermint topping will be a fun addition to your holiday cookie trays.

Do you know what time it is? It's peanut butter jelly time...wait a minute? That's not right.

Ok, how about it's all things peppermint time!!! Oh, yeah baby! Time to bake those holiday treats like there is no tomorrow. I have been anxiously waiting for this day to get here. I mean if Hobby Lobby can decorate their stores in July for Christmas, it's ok if I start cranking the peppermint treats now, right?

We always wait until the Saturday after Thanksgiving to decorate our house for Christmas. It has been our family tradition to get the tree that day and start to pull out all the boxes from storage.

This year though, I am ready to put it all out now. The other day I was at Target (surprise, surprise) and I was going crazy over all the cute holiday stuff! I found these cute lanterns to make a centerpiece for our table. I figured why not put them out...no one will even notice if I start putting one thing out at a time, right?

Wrong! My husband walked through the room that night. He got all the way through, then stopped and said, "Wait!". He turned around and walked right to the table. He says the decorations are not allowed out yet. But the lanterns are still there. I'm just waiting for him to notice that I added a snowflake table runner to the table. (Hey, babe...did you notice it was there yet?)

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Chocolate Fudge Turkeys

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED November 10, 2014 · UPDATED October 20, 2020 · 58 Comments

Different candies transform these little chocolate fudge bites into Chocolate Fudge Turkeys. These are such a cute and easy treat for the Thanksgiving Day food table. They would even make adorable place card settings.

These easy no bake chocolate fudge squares topped with a cute candy turkeys make perfect Thanksgiving day treats!

Does it seem like Thanksgiving seems to get shoved by in our attempt to get to all things peppermint and eggnog each holiday season? Oh, I admit I am right there too.

This week I bought Peppermint Oreos, Peppermint M&M's, Peppermint Crunch chips, and a few other holiday things. I'm already plotting what decadent treats these candies and cookies will become...that is if they last that long. I also just had a great idea for eggnog, so guess what I'll be buying tomorrow? Yup, eggnog is coming home with me.

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Cinnamon Pumpkin Spice Muddy Buddies

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED November 7, 2014 · UPDATED December 18, 2020 · 36 Comments

Make a double batch of this Cinnamon Pumpkin Spice Muddy Buddies because it will disappear in a hurry this fall. The pumpkin spice chocolate and sweet candies make this snack mix so irresistible!

Cinnamon Pumpkin Spice Muddy Buddies - sweet no bake chex mix coated in pumpkin spice chocolate. This easy snack mix is perfect for fall munching!

I'm kind of in shock right now...it's already a week into November.

Can we all say WHAT? Where did the entire year go? Maybe it's just old age setting in because seriously where did the rest of the year go? It's probably time to cut back on things like these little pumpkin spice latte cheesecake bites and these pumpkin spice pop tarts because I'm losing some time here while I'm busy snacking.

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Pepperoni Alfredo Pizza Dip

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED November 1, 2014 · UPDATED January 26, 2022 · 37 Comments

Pepperoni Alfredo Pizza Dip: Layers of cheese, Alfredo sauce, and mini pepperonis makes a fun and delicious dip for game day, for parties, or as an after school snack.

Are you completely candied out right now?

I figured after a night dedicated to all candy, you could use a cheesy dish of goodness. Was I right?

Last night our younger two decided that they still wanted to go trick or treating in the cold. We let them and a few friends go up and down our street by themselves. They are still young enough that I didn't want them going any further by themselves.

Although with the rain and cold, they were perfectly content to let us drive them from house light to house light after they realized just how chilly it was to walk around at night.

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S'mores Toffee Bark

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED October 22, 2014 · UPDATED December 4, 2018 · 42 Comments

Looking for a fun way to keep eating s'mores even after summer is gone? This S'mores Toffee Bark has layers of Golden Graham cereal coated in an easy toffee mixture and topped with chocolate and mini marshmallow bits. I dare you to try to only eat one piece!

Golden grahams, chocolate, and mini marshmallows give this toffee bark a fun and delicious s'mores twist.

Yes, I know.

It's another s'mores dessert. I fully admit that I am totally and 100% crazy about s'mores this year. At least I know that I am a crazed s'mores person, right? I could be in denial about this current flavor trend that I can't seem to shake.

It all started with these Pumpkin S'mores Bars and has escalated into a full blown s'mores addiction. Seriously, it's bad peeps. Like I want to s'mores-itize everything.

Nothing is safe from me right now. Nothing...

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Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookie Bars

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED October 20, 2014 · UPDATED March 30, 2021 · 51 Comments

Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookie Bars: homemade chocolate cookie bars filled with a creamy pumpkin cheesecake layer. These are the perfect fall dessert for the chocolate lover in your life.

Chocolate cookie bars with a pumpkin cheesecake filling in the middle makes these a decadent fall dessert.

The other day I got a text from a friend wanting to know what goodies I would have a week from then. I really never know from day to day what I am going to be baking, so I asked what she would be craving the following week. Her response was cheesecake. She is definitely my kind of girl! Love me some cheesecake! And I love that I was her go to for dessert!

She also said that pumpkin cheesecake would be nice. Now I thought about making these Pumpkin Oreo Cheesecakes again, but this is me we are talking about. Any chance I get to make some new crazy dessert, I take it!

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Reese's Peanut Butter Bars

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED October 1, 2014 · UPDATED June 20, 2021 · 53 Comments

Looking for an easy, but different kind of brownie to make this week? These Reese's Peanut Butter Bars are just the treat for you. Three times the peanut butter goodness in peanut butter brownie will have you reaching for more.

So, my husband and I have finally reached the cool factor in our oldest son's eyes.

You know that stage that teenagers go through where their parents are lame and so not cool. Yeah, I think we finally got out of that stage. Woo hoo! Lucky for us our younger two still think we are cool...we are hoping they skip the "we think our parents are uncool" stage.

My husband has an old Saab convertible that is his baby. Our oldest thought it was the ugliest thing. That is until some of his friends started saying how cool his dad's car was. And that they thought his dad was a cool dad too. All of a sudden he doesn't mind being seen at the movies with dad and mom when his friends are around. Score 1 point for the parents.

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Butterfinger Apple Tart

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED September 20, 2014 · UPDATED March 3, 2021 · 41 Comments

Use those apples in your refrigerator to create a fun fall dessert. This Butterfinger Apple Tart is full of cinnamon apples and Butterfinger candy bars. It won't last long, so go ahead and make two while you are at it.

**This post is sponsored by Crunch Pak Apples. I partnered with them to create delicious recipes for you to enjoy.**

Butterfinger Apple Tart - Butterfinger candy bars and cooked cinnamon apples make this a delicious and fun tart for dessert. Awesome recipe!

Lately our kids have been munching on all things sugar.

Can you blame them? They do live with me after all. It is perfectly normal for them to come home from school and see cookies and muffins on the counter and a pie in the refrigerator.

Oh, and let's not forget about the umpteen million bags of chocolate chips and candy that are overflowing from our cupboards. My husband was looking in there for something, and he mentioned that he thought the bags were multiplying.

"No, honey. I didn't just buy another 4 bags of candy I didn't need." Wink, wink!

Thank goodness for bags of apples in our refrigerator for the kids to munch on when that sweet tooth decides it needs a treat.

Of course there are those times that I add one of those bags of candy to the apples. Remember these Apple Butterfinger Bars? I might need some sort of intervention or something...

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Chocolate Toffee Graham Clusters

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED September 15, 2014 · UPDATED March 7, 2019 · 48 Comments

Chocolate Toffee Graham Clusters: Graham cereal, peanuts, and toffee bits covered in chocolate makes this snack completely irresistible. Make a double batch because it will not last long. Trust me!

Chocolate Toffee Graham Clusters - these OMG Cluster copycats have plenty of chocolate, toffee, and Golden Grahams to satisfy your sweet tooth. Easy no bake treat! #nobake #cereal #goldengrahams #chocolate

This time of year makes me so happy. The chilly cool weather, the bonfires, the changing leaves, the cider, the hay mazes, the fall decor...I really could keep going.

Can you tell that I just love fall so very much.

This past week we had one day that rained all day, and then it was extremely hot and muggy after the rain stopped. We had to close all our windows and start the air back up to get rid of the humidity in the house.

Can you imagine our surprise when we got up the next morning and walked outside? It was crisp and chilly! There might have been a few happy steps as we headed to the car. I would say happy dancing, but it's way too early for dancing when we head to the gym at 5:30 am.

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Seven Layer Burritos

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED August 22, 2014 · UPDATED April 30, 2020 ·

These copycat Seven Layer Burritos are easy to make for dinner on busy nights. Rice, beans, veggies, and sour cream in a tortilla are so delicious together.

It is that time of year when everyone is trying to get back into a good routine with school, sports schedules, and dinner times. We are constantly on the go running between different soccer, volleyball, and dance practices.

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Salted Caramel Brownie Brittle Muddy Buddies

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED August 19, 2014 · UPDATED January 27, 2021 · 59 Comments

Want an easy no bake treat to munch on this week? This Salted Caramel Brownie Brittle Muddy Buddies is perfect for school lunches, after school snacking, or that occasional midnight snacking fest.

Crushed Salted Caramel Brownie Brittle coats this chocolate covered Chex cereal. This snack mix is so good, so make extra!!!!

Earlier this year I had a chance to try a sample of Brownie Brittle. Let's just say that little bag of goodness did not last long enough in my hands. My kids were climbing all over me trying to get the last piece. Our family was definitely a fan from that very first bag.

This past May I attended the BlogHer Food conference in May where one of the vendors was Brownie Brittle. I kept making my way around the vendor floor to snag more bags of the crispy brownie wafers. My logic was that I was making sure I had enough samples to take home for each of my children. I'm such a giver you know.

In reality, it was for my own snacking pleasure because a few of those sample bags may have disappeared on the flight home.

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I Am Second

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED August 15, 2014 · UPDATED July 5, 2018 · 41 Comments

I am second...and liking it.

It's so easy to have God as #1 on a Sunday, but Monday comes and guess who takes over that position? I jump in and say my life is numero uno.

We all have things going on in our life. Family, health, and job issues plague us every single day. If we let those take over our thought process, God gets pushed out of the way.

God loves each and every one of us with a fierce love. He wants the best for us, and He is able to do anything for us. His only request is for us to put Him as the first thing in our lives.

Psalm 136:26 Give thanks to the God of Heaven. His love endures forever.

Do you know how hard that is?

I don't know about you, but I have control issues. I want to keep my hands in everything. My head knows the phrase "let go and let God", but my heart doesn't always follow. My kids, my husband, my finances, my job...all these things I try to control by my actions. One way I have been convicted of this in the past few months has been with this blog. A year and a half ago my husband left a great paying job to become a full time pastor at our church. Scary? Yes. Exciting? Yes. Fearful? Yes. Challenged? Yes. In my heart I knew I could turn my hobby blog into something more substantial to help out with our finances. So over the past 1 and a ½ years I have put my heart and soul into this "job". And I absolutely love it!!!!

There have been so many awesome opportunities, and God has blessed our family in so many ways.

Philippians 4:19 And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

The problem...

I have slowly pushed God into that second place. Somedays He was even in fifth place.

Oh, it didn't start out that way. I mean to take a step of faith like leaving a good paying job to go into ministry requires a lot of faith and trust in our God. A faith in our loving God that He will provide.

I didn't ever doubt that! But...slowly in a year's time I started to rely on myself to earn and get those job opportunities. And those jobs did keep coming. But I wasn't happy.

One thing I realized is that I needed to take a step back in blog areas.

One of my biggest traffic days as a blogger is Sunday. I have always tried to capitalize on that by posting a new recipe Sunday mornings. My goal was to have this post written by Saturday night, but that goal slowly evaporated. I am perpetually late to everything, so come Sunday morning I was still trying to finish writing a blog post and trying to get ready for church.

Talk about a conflict of interest!!!!

My heart attitude was wrong, and the focus had become all about me and what I could do. I wasn't focused on worship or listening to the Word those days. All my mind was consumed with was making sure things were shared, so I could see a good page view day.

It was a very good day when I realized I needed to put God back on that throne of #1. I knew God was speaking to my heart about NOT posting on Sundays. So, I changed up my posting schedule. For the past few months Saturday has been my new recipe day. No, it isn't as good as posting on a Sunday, but I know that I obeyed the tug in my heart to change things. I believe that God will honor that. It might not be how I would choose, but you know what, I'm ok with that.

If you get my email newsletter, it does come out a day late, so hopefully everyone looks at the date and realizes it isn't a Sunday post. I know it isn't something that anyone probably even noticed, but for some reason I felt that familiar tug to share my thought process with you.

Giving God back control has been a game changer for me. I feel happier! I know God is able to fulfill my heart desires to provide for my family. So traffic, shmaffic!!! I can honestly say I don't care if it tanks over a Sunday because there is no new recipe. I Am Second!!!! And putting God as #1 in my heart and life is how I want to live.

Matthew 22:37 And He said to him, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind."

Allowing God to work in our lives can be scary. But He is able, and He won't fail. Sometimes it isn't how we would do it or how we think it should look, but when we let go, God can do amazing things with us. Serving God with your whole heart, mind, and soul will bring peace and joy. Just remember to lean on Him during those times of weakness and ask for His guidance and forgiveness when we mess up.

Matthew 6:33 But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.

Philippians 2:13 For it is God who is producing in you both the desire and the ability to do what pleases Him.

Oreo Banana Split Ice Box Cake

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED August 8, 2014 · UPDATED April 29, 2021 · 30 Comments

Layers of Chocolate and Berry Oreos and a no bake banana cheesecake makes this Oreo Banana Split Ice Box Cake an impressive dessert to cut in to.

So, a couple weeks ago I bombarded you with lots of Banana Split treats like this Banana Split Popcorn and this Banana Split Bundt Cake.

You would think that after a week of Banana Split everything, I would want to take a break from that flavor combo for a while. But no, I had one more fun dessert swirling in my head that I couldn't wait to make.

I had one pack of the Berry Oreos and the Chocolate Oreos that I managed to keep hidden from the cookie monster that lives with us. This cookie monster just looks like a normal hungry teen boy...but I'm on to him. [Read more...]

Spicy Chicken Panini

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED August 7, 2014 · UPDATED March 4, 2021 · 35 Comments

This Spicy Chicken Panini recipe is a great dinner or lunch idea when you are running short on time. The gourmet sandwich can be made using leftovers from a previous dinner.

Spicy Chicken Panini - easy chicken panini sandwich recipe with spicy cheese and guacamole

A few months ago we bought a panini press. Now sometimes when we buy an appliance or item, the novelty of it wears off with in a month or so, and then we wonder why we ever needed it.

We used the Cuisinart 5-in-1 Griddler to make this Cheesy Beef Panini, and a few other sandwiches in the first week. And I am happy to report the sandwich maker is still going strong. Our oldest son loves using this little machine. I love that the plates can come off and are easily washed. It's a win win for everyone.

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Peanut Butter Oreo Cupcakes

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED August 1, 2014 · UPDATED October 17, 2019 · 46 Comments

Hiding an Oreo cookie inside a cupcake is a fun way to surprise everyone when you serve cupcakes for dessert. These Peanut Butter Oreo Cupcakes have plenty of peanut butter and chocolate to satisfy anyone's sweet tooth.

Usually I am totally a box mix kind of girl when it comes to cupcakes, but lately I have been playing around with some homemade versions in my kitchen. It all started with these Vanilla Cherry Pie Cupcakes, and now I am slightly hooked on trying to come up with some new versions based on that recipe.

Now for all you fans of boxed cake mixes...do not worry!!! I have not given up on my favorite box mixes. There will be plenty of cupcake and cookie love from those boxes around here. I have not completely gone all homemade on you. Believe me, I still believe in the art of semi-homemade baking. [Read more...]

Frosted Animal Cookie Muddy Buddies

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED July 29, 2014 · UPDATED November 26, 2018 · 32 Comments

Frosted Animal Cookie Muddy Buddies: White chocolate covered Chex cereal coated in crushed animal cookie crumbs and lots of sprinkles. You might want to make a double batch of this. One for you and one for everyone else.

Crushed animal cookies and chocolate coat this easy muddy buddies snack mix. It will disappear in a hurry!

So, I found out a piece of interesting information. If you let your driver's license expire more than 6 months, they make you take a written test again.

How do I know this? Well...let's just say mine has been expired for a while. And by a while, I really mean more than a year. Now before you give me grief, I honestly didn't know it was expired for about a year. I know, I know. I should keep up on these things more. But in my defense I haven't been stopped for any driving offenses, so I'm thinking this is good track record.

Now the last few months...yeah, I might have known, but I didn't do any thing . But last week we bought a new (to us) vehicle. The guys in the auto dealer might have given me a hard time about it. Plus, with our loan I now have to get it updated.

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Banana Pizza

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED July 25, 2014 · UPDATED March 3, 2021 · 21 Comments

This Banana Pizza is a fun dessert to surprise your family with on pizza night. Oreo cookies, banana slices, and pudding take this dessert pizza to a whole new level.

Oreo Banana Cream Pie Pizza - layers of pizza crust, bananas, and Oreos makes this a fun dessert pizza to enjoy

Friday nights are almost always pizza and movie night in our house. My husband and his brothers used to own a pizza place years ago. And they grew up eating homemade pizza from their parents. So most of our pizza nights start with us making homemade pizzas too. It is such a fun tradition to continue with our kids.

We aren't complete pizza snobs though...there are those buy days where it is just easier to pick up a hot one from a pizza place in town.

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Banana Split Cheesecake Rolls

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED July 5, 2014 · UPDATED April 29, 2021 · 53 Comments

Looking for a new breakfast or snack idea? These Banana Split Cheesecake Rolls are perfect with a cup of coffee or a glass of milk.

I hope you have enjoyed this fun Banana Split inspired week. Aimee and I definitely had a blast making you treats that had the traditional banana split flavors incorporated into new and delicious goodies.

I still have a few more recipes that I want to try out. But after a week of all banana I am ready to change it up a bit in my kitchen. Be prepared to see a random Banana Split recipe here and there over the next few months though. #youhavebeenwarned

The rest of the ripe bananas have been frozen for future breakfast smoothies.

Speaking of breakfast...we couldn't have a themed week and not include a breakfast treat, now could we?

I love making easy danishes and rolls as a special breakfast. And yes, these are considered breakfast and snack around our house. I also let them eat marshmallow cereal and drink chocolate milk. Whoops 🙂 Now before I get hate mail from you saying that I am horrible for letting my children eat these as breakfast, let me ask you a few questions.

1. Do you eat donuts and pastries for breakfast sometimes?
2. Why is soaking pancakes in syrup an acceptable breakfast?
3. Aren't some muffins just cupcakes without frosting?
4. Do you really think my kids eat these kinds of things every single day?

We am a firm believers in moderation and healthy eating. Fruit and veggies are main staples in our house. I have had quite a few people tell me how impressed they are that my kids will eat salads for lunch and dinner. We started them young on these kinds of foods, and they are used to eating healthy food every week. #theythinkitsnormal

They are also used to a dessert blogger mom who can't stay away from baking sugar bombs all.the.time. Teaching them moderation in what they eat has been an important lesson for all of us to practice. Yes, even me. Personally I would love to eat sprinkled and chocolate goodness 24/7, but we all know my pants would kill me for that. Not to mention what does that say to my kids? "No sweet darling children you must eat your veggies. Now excuse me while I scarf down this piece of cake." Yeah, that's probably not going to go over so well.

Now that I got that out, let's make some cheesecake rolls. Banana Split style!

These rolls are really easy to make. Mix your softened cream cheese with a ripe banana and a little bit of sugar and flour. Set it in the refrigerator while you get the crescent rolls ready.

Open the can and separate the rolls into 4 rectangles. There are 8 triangles in each can, but you are going to press 2 triangles together to form a rectangle. You will use 2 cans of rolls to get 8 rolls total. Make sure all the seams are pressed together very well. Try not to press your dough too thin. We don't want the cheesecake goodness escaping during baking.

Spoon the cheesecake batter down the center of each roll. Drop a little bit of strawberry preserves into the cheesecake. Fold over the dough and press the ends together. Gently press the center seams together and flip the roll over so the seam is on the bottom. Bake and let cool.

To finish off these pastries, add some chocolate drizzles and sprinkles. I mean if you are going to eat a pastry for breakfast, you might as well go all out 🙂

Recipe

Banana Split Cheesecake Rolls Recipe

Yield: 8 cheesecake rolls

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

Banana and strawberry inside an easy to make cheesecake roll. Chocolate and sprinkles give it a fun flair.

5.0 Stars (1 Review)

Ingredients

2 - 8 ounce cans refrigerated crescent rolls
1 - 8 ounce package cream cheese, softened
1 medium sized ripe banana
2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
2 teaspoons all purpose flour
½ cup strawberry preserves
¼ cup chocolate chips
1 teaspoon shortening
sprinkles

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Beat the cream cheese and sugar until creamy.
Mash the banana and add it to the bowl with the flour. Beat until it is all incorporated.
Open both cans of crescent rolls. Press together small rectangles to form 8 total rectangles.
Spread a large tablespoon of cheesecake batter down the center of each rectangle. Drop a teaspoon of preserves into the cheesecake. Dot it down the entire length of the roll.
Fold the sides of the crescent roll up and over the batter. Press together the seams on top and at the ends. Flip over gently so the seam is on the bottom.
Bake for 10-11 minutes. Remove and let cool on the tray for 15-20 minutes. Refrigerate until set.
Place the chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds, then stir. Stir and heat for 15 seconds at a time until melted and creamy, if needed.
Spoon into a ziplock baggie and cut one tip off. Drizzle over chilled rolls and top with sprinkles. Keep refrigerated in a sealed container.

Notes

*Seamless crescent dough can be used. Cut each sheet into 4 rectangles.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 417Total Fat: 23gSaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 62mgSodium: 327mgCarbohydrates: 49gFiber: 2gSugar: 24gProtein: 6g

Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.

More fun recipes to try that have the delicious Banana Split flavor incorporated:

Banana Split Popcorn

Banana Split Bundt Cake

No Bake Banana Split Oreo Dessert

Banana Split Brownie Pie

Chicken Nacho Supreme Skillet

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED June 27, 2014 · UPDATED December 18, 2020 · 23 Comments

*I have been selected by Kraft Foods to be a spokesperson for VELVEETA Cheesy Skillets. While I have been compensated for my time, my opinions are my own.

Chicken Nacho Supreme Skillet - chicken, beans, and corn added to @EatLiquidGold Velveeta Cheesy Skillets for a delicious nacho dinner win #ad #whatmyskilletisfor

Some of the things I like to look for when shopping in different kitchen stores are fun baking pans. I have started to accumulate quite a collection of different types of pans. There are pans for making donuts, whoopie pies, and cheesecake stored in totes in our basement. Those pans come out every so often when I have a fun baking idea.

On the shelves in my basement are also a few different sizes of skillets. I tend to forget those pans are down there when I make dinner.

Recently VELVEETA contacted me about trying their new Cheesy Skillet dinners for my family. These are a delicious and easy way to put those unused pans back into play.

Apparently there are quite a few other people out there that have forgotten about their skillets too. VELVEETA noticed that there are thousands of skillets listed for sale on online auction sites. All of their owners have forgotten how to use these skillets for dinner. VELVEETA purchased more than 1,000 skillets and returned them to their owners with a box of VELVEETA Cheesy Skillet. #whatmyskilletisfor

I was very excited to watch for my new skillet and boxes of Cheesy Skillets to arrive. That box was opened immediately, and the first one I noticed was the Nacho Supreme Skillet Dinner staring back at me. I have a slight weakness for any and all things nacho related. A plate of nachos can not be anywhere near me, or I will devour it all.

Seeing that dinner on top was a sign to me that I needed to make this one first for our family.

The only thing you need to add to these boxed dinners is the meat. Now the Nacho Supreme does call for ground beef, but chicken nachos happen to be my favorite. So I substituted a pound of chicken for the beef. I love that these dinners are easy to make, and that you can change up the ingredients based on what you like or have on hand.

I cooked the chicken in my skillet and then added the water, noodles, and seasoning and waited for it to come to a boil. After the noodles finished cooking, I also added one can of drained corn and one can of rinsed black beans.

Now it is time to add that Liquid Gold!

Chicken Nacho Supreme Skillet - this VELVEETA Nacho Skillet has chicken, corn, and beans for the ultimate nacho pasta dinner @liquidgold #ad #whatmyskilletisfor

I think stirring in the packet of cheesy goodness was my favorite thing. I mean look at the Liquid Gold covering all the noodles and meat. This is definitely what those unused pans in my basement need.

Now to set the table and add one more nacho inspired topping. I had bowls of chopped lettuce, diced tomatoes, and diced avocados ready for anyone who wanted to take their dinner to another level. This Chicken Nacho Supreme Skillet got thumbs up from everyone around the table. Our skillet will definitely be used again for more meals.

Recipe

Chicken Nacho Supreme Skillet

Yield: 5 - 1 cup servings

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Chicken, beans, corn, and nacho toppings turn this VELVEETA Cheesy Skillet into a delicious nacho experience.

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Ingredients

1 pound chicken, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 box VELVEETA Nacho Supreme Cheesy Skillet
2 cups water
1 can corn, diced
1 can black beans, rinsed and drained
lettuce, diced tomatoes, and diced avocados for garnish

Instructions

Place oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and cook until completely cooked through.
Add the water and the bag of noodles and seasoning to the cooked meat. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook until most of the water is gone, about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Stir in the can of beans and corn. Open the cheese packet and stir into the pasta. Drizzle the top of the skillet dinner with the salsa packet.
Serve with lettuce, tomato, and avocado if desired. Makes 5 - 1 cup servings.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 5 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 526Total Fat: 28gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 19gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 789mgCarbohydrates: 37gFiber: 12gSugar: 5gProtein: 33g

Nutrition facts are an estimate and are not guaranteed to be accurate. If you need special diet advice, please see a registered dietician.

*I was sent a new skillet and boxes of VELVEETA Cheesy Skillets to review. I also was compensated to create a recipe and blog post. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% my own.

Cookies and Cream S'mores Bars

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED June 20, 2014 · UPDATED December 18, 2020 · 44 Comments

These easy cookie bars are topped with more cookies, marshmallows, and chocolate. Try a pan of these Cookies and Cream S'mores Bars the next time you get that chocolate craving.

Cookies and Cream S'mores Bars - a delicious cookies and cream twist to the summer s'mores

Ok, I'm officially obsessed with all things s'mores. You aren't too upset about that, are you?

Summer just brings the s'mores loving person out of me. Gooey chocolate and melty marshmallows...you can understand the obsession I'm sure.

The other day while grocery shopping, we found this special edition cookie dough from Pillsbury. Our daughter puffy heart loves anything cookies and cream, so my hubby grabbed a package and threw it into the cart.

Now that's kind of a role reversal there. Usually I'm the one throwing all the sweets into the cart, while he fills it with the healthy salads and meats. Waahahahaha! I am slowly converting him to the dark side!

His thought process...make the cookies for the kids to enjoy.

My thought process...what fun and exciting treat can I make this into. 🙂 Yes, I have a problem....I'm ok with that! #dessertloverforlife

A half eaten package of Oreo cookies, half a bag of mini marshmallows, and a few Hershey's candy bars leftover from this Chocolate S'mores Pudding Cake were totally calling out from the cupboard to be used. You have to be quick around here if you want to use the Oreo cookies in baking. My cookie monsters are definitely revolting and taking over my baking stash!

Add the package of cookies and cream cookie dough, and you have an easy bar cookie to die for. Feel free to make your own cookie dough if you want, but I love easy peasy dessert like this. It seriously only takes 2 minutes to have the cookie dough in the oven.

While the cookies are baking, mix together all the fun toppings. These bars are loaded with good stuff! Go ahead and eat a few pieces...I know I did!

The bars will look very under done when you pull them from the oven. Trust me and do not bake them any longer!!! Gently sprinkle the topping mixture on top and put it back in the oven for 2 more minutes. The chocolate and marshmallows will start to melt, but the real magic happens in the last minute. Turn your oven to broil for 1 more minute. Make sure you keep an eye on the marshmallows. They go from brown to burnt in seconds! Been there, done that!

After you pull them from the oven, press the cookie chunks down into the melted goodness. That will help them stay put as everything cools and hardens. Now if you really want to dig in, you can. But your tastebuds will probably hate you for it. I recommend waiting a little bit to enjoy these. The cookies stay together a little bit better after they cool. But again, that's totally up to you. I understand the need to dig in! One quick tip when cutting through marshmallows is to use a wet knife. The water on the knife will keep the marshmallows from sticking.

Woo hoo for another pan of dessert that didn't make it past the day. Of course all the kids playing at the church while their parents worked were a big help in devouring these awesome cookies.

Recipe

Cookies and Cream S’mores Bars

Yield: 12 bar cookies

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 21 minutes

Total Time: 31 minutes

Cookies and cream cookie bars topped with an Oreo cookie s'mores topping. A delicious twist to the summer time classic.

5.0 Stars (1 Review)

Ingredients

1 package Cookies 'n' Creme cookie dough (16 ounces Pillsbury)
1 cup mini marshmallows
2 Hershey's full size candy bars, chopped
8 Oreo cookies, broken into pieces
¼ cup white chocolate chips

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Press the cookie dough flat into the bottom of a greased 8x8 pan. Bake for 18 minutes. The bars will look under done, but do not bake any longer.
Remove the pan from the oven and sprinkle with the marshmallows, candy bar pieces, Oreo cookie chunks, and white chocolate chips. Bake for 2 more minutes.
Turn the oven to broil, and broil on high for 1 minute. Watch your marshmallows so they do not burn. Remove from the oven.
Let cool completely before cutting. Use a wet knife to cut through the marshmallows easily. Cut into 12 bars. Store in a sealed container on the counter.

More fun Cookies and Cream treats to make:

Chocolate Chip Cookies and Cream Cookies

Nutella Cookies and Cream Pie

Mint Chocolate Cookies and Cream Fudge

Berry Oreo Icebox Cake

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED June 19, 2014 · UPDATED December 18, 2020 · 47 Comments

Layers of Oreo cookies and strawberry cheesecake make this easy Berry Oreo Icebox Cake completely irresistible! It is the perfect picnic cake or "just because you feel like it" cake. Give this sweet treat a try the next time it is too hot to bake.

Oreos and strawberries are the two things that get "stolen" in our house.

I have hiding places for the Oreo cookies, but my children have gotten wise to my ways. It's ~~probably~~ definitely time to find a new hiding place...or learn Jedi mind tricks to keep them out of the "blog" food.

And don't get me started on the strawberries. There are only so many places to "hide" things in a refrigerator. My little fruit monsters sneak fruit like there is no tomorrow. Not that I mind them eating things like these healthy strawberry yogurt parfaits. [Read more...]

Snickers Ice Cream

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED June 13, 2014 · UPDATED July 21, 2026 · 35 Comments

This homemade, no churn Snickers Ice Cream is filled with candy bars, chocolate-covered peanuts, and caramel swirls in every scoop. Best of all, you do not need an ice cream maker, and it only takes 15 minutes to make. Treat yourself to a deliciously easy dessert you won't be able to resist!

A scoop of Snickers ice cream in a white container.

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Summer means it is officially ice cream season. Although I live in sunny Florida, ice cream is basically a year-round treat. I love keeping a variety of flavors in our freezer, so we can cool off on a hot day.

Did you know that you can make ice cream without a machine? This no churn ice cream only has a few ingredients and can be customized to your taste every single time.

After making peanut butter Snickers cookies, I had a leftover bag of candy bars. So I decided to make another simple ice cream base. I chopped the extra Snickers bars and added some peanuts for extra crunch. To top it off, I swirled in some caramel before freezing it all.

Why You'll Love This Snickers Ice Cream Recipe

No ice cream maker needed! All you need is a bowl, a mixer, and a loaf pan to make this easy frozen treat.
Extra rich and creamy. Cream cheese is my secret ingredient for a thick, creamy texture.
The best crunch. Candy bars and chocolate-covered peanuts add a crunch to every scoop.
Ready in just 15 minutes. Mix everything together, pop the bowl in the freezer, and sit back and wait. The hardest part is waiting for it to freeze!

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Dr Pepper Jello

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED June 11, 2014 · UPDATED March 21, 2020 · 39 Comments

This cherry Dr Pepper Jello is an easy dessert for summer picnics and parties. Adding soda pop to Jello creates a fun twist on a classic cold dessert.

Squares of Jello jigglers on a plate with cool whip and cherries.

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Did you know you could substitute your favorite flavor of soda for water to make Jello? Think of all the variations you can make with this information. Mind-blown!

I actually made these Jello squares and this Red Hot Jello two years ago for a picnic. I snapped a few pictures of the squares before we left, thinking it would be fine.

Well, turns out that Jello is a little bit harder to photograph than other desserts. It may be the cheapest dessert on the block, but it will give you a run for your money when you try to capture a good headshot.

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Cappuccino Chip Granola Bars

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED May 21, 2014 · UPDATED September 18, 2020 · 46 Comments

Chocolate and coffee gives these Cappuccino Chip Granola Bars a delicious mocha flavor. No bake granola bars are a welcome treat any time of day. They are great for on-the-go breakfasts, delicious in lunch boxes, and perfect to munch on after school or work.

We go through granola bars like crazy around here. I used to buy a couple boxes of the bars each week, until I realized how much cheaper it was to make homemade granola bars each week. Over the years, I have created quite a few versions of baked and no bake bars.

The no bake granola bars are definitely my favorite for obvious reasons. 10-15 minutes tops is all it takes to have a pan of yummy bars waiting to be devoured. [Read more...]

Chicken Sausage Pasta Bake

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED May 15, 2014 · UPDATED December 18, 2020 · 26 Comments

Looking for a pasta dinner to make in under 40 minutes? This Chicken Sausage Pasta Bake is full of meat, veggies, and ooey, gooey cheese.

Chicken Sausage Pasta Bake - meat and pasta topped with lots of ooey, gooey cheese makes a comfort food dinner recipe in under 40 minutes

Do you ever lose time in stores?

When I go into Target, it will be a good hour before I come out. And that's a quick trip. Seriously, I think they put something in the air vents to keep you looking at all their cute stuff.

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Java Twix Oatmeal Bars

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED May 6, 2014 · UPDATED December 18, 2020 · 50 Comments

Need a quick pick me up snack? Add some candy bars and coffee to an easy oatmeal bar cookie. These Java Twix Oatmeal Bars will have you grabbing two or three before you even know it.

I have realized that I bake in food stages. I get a particular food or flavor in my head and I just can't stop adding it to different creations. Right now that food craze that I am digging is coffee.

Of course, most of you that read my blog regularly are thinking, "you use coffee all the time, this isn't new." And you would be right. But let's not forget the banana phase where I posted banana treats for an entire week...and haven't stopped. There is actually banana bread in my oven right this very second...and I added coffee to it 🙂

Oh, and the coconut phase that I go through once a year. Believe me, our kids are glad I have moved on from the coconut. Treats definitely don't disappear as quickly when they know I have added the coconut to it. I keep hoping one day they will learn to love it as much as me. My daughter does like toasted coconut now, so I'm claiming that as a small victory. [Read more...]

Peanut Butter Nutter Butter Brownie Bars

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED April 29, 2014 · UPDATED December 18, 2020 · 57 Comments

Three kinds of peanut butter added to the top of a chewy brownie is definitely a treat you don't want to miss. These Peanut Butter Nutter Butter Brownie Bars are a delicious treat to enjoy after dinner. Or for breakfast...you won't find me judging.

Raise your hand if you are a brownie lover. Now brownie lovers...raise your hand if you like peanut butter. If you aren't raising your hand, you might want to skip this recipe. These bars are loaded with peanut butter and brownie love through and through.

There is something about a gooey bar that I just can't resist. Of course maybe if I would only bake once a week, I could resist better 🙂 But since I have this crazy desire to bake all the time, I end up taste testing all these recipes.

And by taste testing, I really mean eat 4 bars in one day. What? I'm just making sure they hold up well. You never know how an hour could change things, right? #foodbloggerproblems [Read more...]

Peanut Butter Bars

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED April 19, 2014 · UPDATED August 6, 2019 · 35 Comments

Grab a glass of milk and a few of these Peanut Butter Bars. Chocolate chips, oatmeal, and a peanut butter glaze are sure to have you grabbing a few more bars to munch on.

Peanut Butter Bars - easy peanut butter bars with a peanut butter glaze that everyone will love

My husband just shakes his head at me and all my baking.

He gave up all sweets and carbs for lent this year. Every time he came in the kitchen and saw another pan of treats, he would sigh and then tell me that I was the dessert devil tempting him. LOL! Doesn't that sound like the perfect blog name? I wonder how hard it would be to switch names? Naaaaah! I'm thinking after blogging for 6 years as the BruCrew, I should probably stick with it.

The funny thing is that my husband isn't even a big sweets eater. He usually will take a bite and then be good. Now put a bag of chips in front of him, and that's a different story. He is the salty lover in our family, and I am the sweets lover. It's why we go together so well. Sweet and salty is an awesome pair!!!

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Coconut Butterscotch Banana Bread

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED April 16, 2014 · UPDATED January 27, 2021 · 27 Comments

This Coconut Butterscotch Banana Bread is a fun way to change up your traditional banana bread. It is a delicious way to start any day.

This week I learned to never leave my keys in the van, even if you are coming right back out.

My daughter and I were out shopping earlier this week, and we got home just in time to head back out for a meeting. I had about 5 minutes to run inside and freshen up, so I thought I would just leave the keys in the middle console. Bad idea because apparently when I dropped the keys down and jumped out, I failed to hear the van lock itself.

And the keys in the van were the only set we have. The spare has taken up residence somewhere in the house, and no one knows where. [Read more...]

Blueberry Orange Poke Cake

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED April 15, 2014 · UPDATED December 18, 2020 · 32 Comments

A huge thank you to Lucky Leaf and Walmart for sponsoring this Blueberry Orange Cake. The delicate flavors of blueberry and orange work together to make this cake delicious.

Easter is this weekend and with all the fun and exciting plans we have going on, I wanted to create a delicious and easy cake that could be enjoyed without spending hours in the kitchen.

One of our favorite cakes is the poke cake. A poke cake is a simple cake mix cake that is "poked" while warm and then drizzled with sweetened condensed milk. It gives the cake that sweet and delicious texture. But then I took it to another level by adding Lucky Leaf Blueberry Pie Filling to the topping. [Read more...]

Chocolate Biscoff Swirl Cookies

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED April 4, 2014 · UPDATED January 27, 2021 · 44 Comments

These puffy two toned Chocolate Biscoff Swirl Cookies have two different cookie doughs rolled into one awesome cookie. Chocolate cookie dough goes to another level when Biscoff is added to it.

You guys need these cookies in your life. Like yesterday.

This cookie will become your new favorite cookie for sure. We went through 3 batches in less than 5 days. Now part of that was me tweaking the recipe to get it just right to share with all of you.

The taste was exactly what I was looking for, but I needed to adjust flour to make them puffier, change baking temps, and play with cooking time.

The third time was the charm because look at those cookies. Soft and puffy with just the right amount of chocolate. [Read more...]

Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Bunnies

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED April 1, 2014 · UPDATED April 3, 2022 · 48 Comments

These Chocolate Covered Marshmallow Bunnies will disappear in a hurry when you make them for Easter. Kids of all ages can't resist a fun holiday treat on a colored stick.

close up picture of a chocolate covered marshmallow bunny with a candy face.

I am seriously addicted to the jar of candy googly eyes in my pantry right now. They are the cutest thing to add to things like these Peanut Butter Easter Chicks or these Oreo Bunny Pops!

I know! It's the oddest thing to be in love with, but those eyes just crack me up!!! I can't stop thinking of cute ways to use them for each holiday because they are just too fun.

That $5 jar of candy eyes was one of the best purchases I have ever made. True story.

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Oreo Coconut Cream Truffles

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED March 29, 2014 · UPDATED April 3, 2022 · 29 Comments

These little Oreo Coconut Cream Truffles start with a mini Oreo cookie that has been filled with a homemade coconut cream filling. A quick dip in chocolate seals all the goodness inside an easy to eat truffle. They are the perfect little Easter treat.

Mini ores stuffed with coconut cream and covered in chocolate stacked in a pile.

Right now I cannot get enough coconut. I am normally obsessed with coconut any time of year, but the past few weeks I have gone completely bonkers for the stuff.

Good for me...not so good for my family. You see, I am really the only one that loves the white stuff. My hubby likes it too, but he likes the fresh stuff from the actual coconut. I go for the already shredded stuff in a bag from the store. Yes, I'm the lazy one in the family. Or the smartest...because I get to eat coconut faster than he does. I can be munching on the sweet stuff, and he is still outside with a hammer trying to get through the shell.

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Irish Cream Chocolate Coconut Cookies

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED March 5, 2014 · UPDATED February 17, 2022 · 41 Comments

These Irish Cream Chocolate Coconut Cookies have soft chocolate centers and delicious toasted coconut on the outside.

Chocolate cookies with toasted coconut on them.

Do you like to celebrate different food holidays? As a food blogger, I tend to really watch for "national holidays" so I can make more fun food. If you google it, you will find just about every day has something delicious they are celebrating.

This time of year everything is showing up in green, mint, or rainbow. It is fun to create different seasonal foods that still work the rest of the year. Just change out the colors, and these cookies will work for any holiday.

Today I am joining with a group of blog friends to bring you St. Patrick's Day treats made using different Pillsbury products. Make sure you keep reading all the way through to find the links to all these amazing recipes.

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Chocolate Pudding Cookies

By Jocelyn · PUBLISHED February 28, 2014 · UPDATED August 25, 2021 · 41 Comments

Chocolate Pudding Cookies will satisfy all those chocolate longings in a hurry. Rich chocolate cookies with a fun candy crunch are the perfect way to enjoy the weekend.

Chocolate Crunch Pudding Cookies - these rich chocolate cookies have plenty of crunch from the candy mixed in

It has been a while since I have made pudding cookies.

Last summer and the year before that, I couldn't make enough different flavors, and then I just stopped. Boy, am I glad I found my way back to them! They are so soft and delicious!

Really you can use any flavor of pudding, but this past weekend I was in a chocolate kind of a mood. I was remembering these Chocolate Reese's Pudding Cookies and decided to create another flavor based on those.

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