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5 No Bake Desserts

It’s hot. Don’t turn on your oven. It’s overrated. And quite frankly your oven will stay much cleaner if you leave it off. Keep reading for a list of 5 No Bake Desserts to get you through the rest of your summer soirees. No Bake Triple Chocolate Layer Cheesecake from Lick the Spoon Image from …

Quick Desserts

One time I made a Martha Stewart ice cream cake that took me NINE HOURS. Literally. The entire day. Don’t judge, it was super hot, we didn’t have air conditioning and there were a lot of layers. So Martha, I love you, but the days of having nine hours to do anything, including sleeping are …

Mixed Berry Shortcake Stars

Planning a 4th of July party? No need to fuss over a complicated dessert. Make a platter of Mixed Berry Shortcake Stars and enjoy the festivities.

Slow Cooker Desserts

Your slow cooker is not just for roasts and pull-apart pork. Take it from this vegetarian…ditch the meat and start heating up the sweet! Brownie Pudding Cake from CookingLight.com S’more Fondue from Better Homes and Gardens Chocolate-Covered Coconut Peanut Butter Bites from 365 Days of Slow Cooking Triple Chocolate Mess Recipe from AllCrockPotRecipes.com Slow Cooker …

Fourth of July Pie Cookie

Looking for a Fourth of July dessert that’s a little different from the typical red, white and blue flag cake? Don’t get me wrong, the flag cake is a classic. But if you’re looking to stand out in a different way this year, try this recipe from Parnell’s Pantry for a Fourth of July Pie …

Snickerdoodle Round-Up

Who doesn’t love cinnamon and sugar toast? On warm, buttered bread? Yes, please! Snickerdoodles bring the cinnamon and sugar heat. And if you think snickerdoodles only come in cookie form, keep reading, because I’m going to shut that idea down. Snickerdoodle Cake with Cinnamon Cream Cheese Icing from Raising 4 Princesses White Chocolate Filled Snickerdoodles …

M&M Treats

To all of the people who say they only like “quality” chocolate, I get it. A Hershey’s bar, while historic, is definitely not quite the same as say a Godiva bar. I personally don’t discriminate when it comes to chocolate, but even if I did, I’m pretty sure that I’d always have a soft spot …

Popsicle Wrap-Up

I'm ready for summer. We've got the water table out and shorts stacked up in the drawer. So while I dream of the warm weather staying and not just teasing us for a day or two, let me share this wrap-up of all the popsicle fun I'm planning on having during the months to come.

Easter Desserts

When it comes to food contributions on Easter, I’m not all about the ham or the deviled eggs. I want to be all over the Easter desserts and because I think that EVERY occasion require a dessert table, I like to plan it out ahead of time. There was one year when I was trying …

Lucky Charms Bar Cookies Recipe

Getting ready for St. Patrick's Day? Grab your pink hearts, yellow stars and green clovers for some Lucky Charms Bar Cookies.

Lucky Charms Charm Bracelet

Making a Lucky Charms Charm Bracelet is the easiest treat ever...if you can make them before your kids eat the whole box of cereal.

Basic Sugar Cookie Recipe

Don't have time for a batch of sugar cookies? Skip a step with this Basic Sugar Cookie Recipe. You'll be ready to frost in a jiffy!

Brownie Heart Cupcakes

Looking for a last minute Valentines treat idea? Once again, Martha Stewart brings the heat. Check out this recipe from marthastewart.com for Brownie Heart Cupcakes. And unlike the pre-kids ice cream cake that took nine hours to make, courtesy of my favorite Martha, this recipe looks super doable. And delicious! Who doesn’t like a good …

Red Velvet Butter Cookies

Raise your hand if you need to make cookies for Valentines Day! Check it. Here they are…Red Velvet Gooey Butter Cookies from Buns in My Oven. Did you catch the word GOOEY in there? I admittedly have a red velvet problem. I can’t get enough. So I may just be using Valentines Day as an …

11 Chocolate Dessert Recipes

Don't wait for a box of chocolates to walk in. Indulge in one of these chocolate dessert recipes starting with Hello Dolly Bars.

Valentines Day Blondies

Valentine’s Day will be here before we know it. And what will REALLY be here before we know it is the sign-up sheet in your child’s classroom for treats for the Valentine’s Day party. Get your red and pink on with this recipe from Baked Perfection. Nothing says Valentine’s Day like brown sugar blondies with …

Reindeer Nutter Butters

Nutter Butters are off the hook. And if you’re going to debate me on this fact, I’ll only excuse you if you have a peanut allergy. Dipped in chocolate? Amazing! Click here to learn how to make Reindeer Nutter Butters courtesy of Squidoo. These guys will not stick around! Holiday chocolate! White Chocolate Peppermint M&M …