Desserts

A coconut dream bar is a decadent bar dessert made in layers. Also called Hello Dolly bars, 7-layer bars, and magic cookie bars, they are always a hit when I take them to potluck dinners. These layered slices are quick to prepare and incredibly delicious. With their combination of sweetened condensed milk, pecans, chocolate chips, toasted coconut, …

Today’s pumpkin recipe features these delicious pumpkin spice cookies. They are sweetened with pure maple syrup and contain gluten-free oats for a clean eating treat. In case you didn’t notice it, fall is on the way. On social media that means months of everything pumpkin! Pumpkin spice is something that I use all the time …

This candy corn dessert idea is the perfect way to use up leftover candy corn from Halloween. Kids and adults alike will love the chewy texture and sweet taste of these easy white chocolate candy corn blondies. Since candy corn is so readily available this time of the year, it makes the perfect add-in for …

Looking for cute Halloween brownie ideas? These yummy Halloween brownies, shaped like mummies, will be the first sweet treat to disappear from your Halloween party dessert table. These mummy brownies are fudgy and whimsical with an eerie, kid-friendly look. Halloween-themed desserts are a hit with both the kids and fun-loving adults. Best of all, they …

If you like the taste of caramel apples in the fall, you will love these caramel apple bars. They taste just like the traditional fall favorite but without all the fuss.  This apple oatmeal bar recipe is sweet and hearty, so easy to prepare, and is perfect for National Oatmeal Day, which falls on October …

These 30+ Halloween Recipes are the perfect way to celebrate this fun holiday.  Halloween will be here before we know it. This holiday is a blast for kids and gives parents a chance to be kids again, too! Halloween party food is fun, spooky, and whimsical, and looks great on a party table. Whether you …

These apple cheesecake bars have a three-layered mixture that features a crumb crust, a creamy cheesecake layer topped with cinnamon apples, and a streusel crumble. If you like cheesecake recipes with a twist, you will want to try this recipe. The taste is amazing and, like most bar recipes, these cheesecake apple bars are super …

This butterscotch bars recipe is perfect for fall. It combines the sweet flavor of butterscotch with the comforting taste of apple pie. The bars have a crumb crust that is topped with an apple pie filling. They are finished with a butterscotch drizzle. Keep reading to learn how to make the butterscotch bar recipe. Some of …

These mini strawberry shortcakes are individual sized portions of this classic summer dessert. Flaky buttermilk biscuits are layered with fresh summer strawberries and a home made strawberry syrup that oozes over the layers and the whipped cream topping. One of the joys of growing up for me was my mother’s strawberry shortcake. She used Bisquick …

This lemon pudding bundt cake recipe is made from scratch and has a light, bright taste.  The pudding gives the taste an extra richness and the light lemon glaze is sweet but not overly so. Summer is the time when I love to make desserts with lemonade or lemons. They are so plentiful and fresh and …

Lemons aren’t just for cooking. In addition to recipes, you can also try using lemons in other spaces in your home including the kitchen to the bathroom. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade, or so goes the saying. But think again! Get out the citrus and see how you can put them to great …

These no-bake peanut butter balls make a great snack or light dessert. Honey, coconut, and dark chocolate chips add a nice bite of sweetness and crunch to this delightful treat.  If you are looking for a post-workout snack that is healthy and tastes amazing, try these homemade peanut butter coconut balls. They are super easy …

These white chocolate brownies are made with peanut butter chips to give a nice change from the traditional look of a brownie. They have a lighter appearance, and the taste is a bit lighter, too. Swapping out the type of chocolate used also gives this sweet treat a new name – a blonde brownie, also …

This easy Oreo cheesecake recipe has an Oreo cookie crust and a no-bake cheesecake filling. Forget the water bath and hours of preparation – this dessert is much quicker than a baked cheesecake! This delicious cheesecake recipe is also known as Oreo pie and it’s the ultimate cookies and cream dessert. Best of all, it’s …

Homemade popsicles are one of the joys of summer. These amazing pina colada popsicles have a hint of coconut rum and a lot of flavor. They are a delicious cold treat that is creamy, with just a hint of sweetness. They have small bits of pineapple for some extra texture, and are infused with coconut rum …

Are you looking for the ultimate chocolate and peanut butter dessert? These Reese’s peanut butter cup brownies are the answer. The rich, fudgy brownies are topped with a thick layer of frosting, drizzled with melted chocolate, and decorated with pieces of Reese’s peanut butter cups. The combination of the chocolate brownie and the peanut butter …

This fig crumble is both tart and sweet with a crunchy oat topping. Serve it with some whipped cream or ice cream for a delightful summer dessert. One of the true beauties of this rich dessert is that the figs that I used were very ripe. This made for a wonderful syrup like filling that …

This blueberry cobbler is full of the flavor of plump, tangy blueberries and the delicious buttery streusel topping adds just the right amount of decadence without being too heavy for a summer dessert table. Summer time is one of my favorite times of the year to make fruit desserts. The fruit is so plentiful and …

Summer is almost here and nothing says summer quite like a big glass of lemonade. However, lemonade is not just for drinking as these recipes using lemonade will show. Lemonade adds a nice touch of citrus to many types of recipes. It pairs well with everything from desserts to main dishes. Celebrate your summer in …

This recipe for banana nut breakfast bars gives you the homemade taste of banana muffins but in a tasty bar recipe instead. If you are looking for a quick, on the go breakfast recipe that you can grab on a busy week morning, this recipe is perfect. If you have ripe bananas in my fruit …

If you’re craving something rich, fudgy, and incredibly easy, these peanut butter chocolate brownies are the perfect treat. This recipe uses a simple brownie box mix and elevates it by incorporating peanut butter chips, topping it with a store-bought frosting, and adding a creamy peanut butter drizzle. You’ll have a decadent dessert that tastes completely …

The difference between brownies and blondies comes mainly from the color and the main ingredients. I have seen many recipe makers call a blondie a butterscotch brownie. While technically this is somewhat true, in actual fact, a blondie and a brownie are two completely different dessert options.  There is even a special food holiday called …

These peanut butter shortbread cookies combine the flavors of two popular desserts: shortbread cookies and peanut butter cookies! With this recipe, you can have the best of both worlds. They have the buttery and crumbly texture of shortbread cookies, and the flavor of peanut butter cookies! Plus, they have chocolate chips folded into the batter, …

If you have ever wondered how to make brownies from cake mix, you have come to the right place. This recipe is easy, tasty, and fun to make! The combination of peanut butter and chocolate in these cake mix brownies is a match made in dessert heaven. Baking brownies has never been easier. It only …

These are some of my favorite peanut butter chocolate recipes. From cookies to bars and truffles. I’ve got you covered. Who doesn’t love the taste of peanut butter and chocolate in a dessert recipe? The combination of the two flavors gives me a Reese’s moment every time!   Grab a cup of coffee and see what …

If you are looking for delicate cookies that are light as air and melt in your mouth, these Melting Moments Cookies really do their name justice. The cookies have a shortbread texture to them and are just delicious. Melting Moments Cookies – As Light as Air and So Tasty! The cookies are quite easy to …