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Snickerdoodle Bars – perfect for a picnic!

Snickerdoodle Bars – perfect for a picnic!

More Cinnamon!!  I needed a cookie that would not melt in the heat. We had our community block party and anything melty would be a huge mess. These bar cookies are quick and easy since you throw them in a pan and then cut into squares […]

Homemade Chewy Granola Bars

Homemade Chewy Granola Bars

It’s not so easy to find nut free granola bars. With a few quick ingredients, you can whip some up at home. The house smells terrific and warm, they are unbelievable. The rice krispies keep them light and chewy. You can use whatever mixins you […]

Chocolate Chip Monkey Muffins

Chocolate Chip Monkey Muffins

How about making something that will have your house smelling like a bakery? Soft, fluffy banana muffins, laced with chocolate chips and shredded coconut, topped with more mini chips, toasted coconut and crunchy sugar – isn’t the crunchy topping the best part?   These are […]

S’mores Whoopie Pies – delicious way to enjoy s’mores indoors!

S’mores Whoopie Pies – delicious way to enjoy s’mores indoors!

Who doesn’t love a good S’more? It’s all about the texture – smooth and creamy, gooey and sweet. I came across this recipe on pinterest and knew I had to give it a try. This recipe makes a graham cracker cookie/cake (soft like a cake, […]

Salted Caramel Birthday Cupcakes

Salted Caramel Birthday Cupcakes

  My daughter’s birthday was last week and the only time we could get her friends together for a little birthday dinner is on Friday. I’m going to be making caesar salad, garlic bread, pasta with meatballs, and mini chicken parmesan. Her request for dessert is […]

Sunflower Butter & Chocolate Chip Muffins (almost healthy!)

Sunflower Butter & Chocolate Chip Muffins (almost healthy!)

Right before our son Zack turned 2, we figured out he had a peanut and tree nut allergy. No one in either of our families had any food allergies, so we didn’t think anything of letting our almost 2 year old lick a cracker with […]

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

Cinnamon Roll Pancakes

My son and one of his best friends had a sleepover last night. No clue how late they stayed up, I like my sleep, LOL. I got up early though to make them Cinnamon Roll Pancakes. These pancakes make the house smell great from the warm cinnamon […]

Pumpkin Poppers for breakfast? or for dessert?

Pumpkin Poppers for breakfast? or for dessert?

Who doesn’t love a bite of a soft delicious cinnamon pumpkin donut? So easy to make – whip up the batter, scoop into mini muffin pans, bake, roll in butter and then cinnamon sugar. Your house will smell heavenly and the warm cinnamon aroma makes it […]

S’mores Dip

S’mores Dip

Delicious, quick & easy! Warm chocolate and marshmallow melted goodness! 1 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk 2 cups dark chocolate chips 1 cup of marshmallow fluff or creme Put chocolate chips in microwavable dish, top with condensed milk. Microwave for a minute and then […]