Easy dessert recipes are crucial when you have a sweet tooth but are tired from already spending time in the kitchen making dinner, right?

My family’s absolute favorite dessert recipes are chocolate oatmeal no-bake cookies, bread pudding, and banana bread!

DIY Teddy Bear Cookies

Teddy Bear Food Idea - DIY Bear Cookies: A "beary" good food or snack idea for kids, for a birthday party treat, dessert, sweets, or party favor idea. DIY Teddy Bear Cookies My friend and I were grocery shopping together the other day (Yes, it's WAY more fun to grocery shop with a friend), and we stood in the snack cake isle drooling brainstorming over cute ways to create a fun treat for our kiddos, making something out of something on the shelves. The minute I saw the Little Debbie Star Crunch's, I saw the potential "fur," of a little critter. I...

Christmas, Desserts, Holiday, Recipes

Tree Forest Winter Cupcakes

Tree Forest Winter Cupcakes are incredibly easy to assemble, for any winter themed party or holiday get together! An easy Christmas tree cupcake or for a woodland forest birthday party! As a "semi-homemade," kind of gal... you can guess how much I adore these little tree forest winter cupcakes. While working in the kitchen the other day on Winter based recipes with Kate (she's my right-hand gal that helps me with this thing we call a blog), a light-bulb went off and these little babies were born. Tree Forest Winter Cupcakes If you're hosting a winter themed birthday party, organizing a holiday...

Desserts, DIY & Crafts, Drinks, Gift Ideas, Recipes

DIY Beverage Chocolate Melts: Coffee & Hot Chocolate Toppers

DIY Beverage Chocolate Melts: Coffee & Hot Chocolate Toppers... a delicious way to top your drink, or give as gifts for a sweet touch! This is a public service announcement: YOU MAY JUST FALL IN LOVE WITH COFFEE AND HOT CHOCOLATE ALL OVER AGAIN. DIY Beverage Chocolate Melts When I found a silicone square ice cube tray the other day at Ikea (similar here), I wasn't quite sure what I'd use it for, but I just knew that I had to have it. Then on my hour and a half drive home, I started brainstorming what I could put it to use for,...

Desserts, Recipes

White Chocolate Spiced Pecans

White Chocolate Spiced Pecans Recipe: Easy, candied pecans coated in white chocolate that is a snack that will make two of your favorite worlds collide! White Chocolate Spiced Pecans So there's a little thing called "spiced pecans," that my momma makes every year. It's pretty much the only time I'll eat nuts for a snack. Well, until now. The spiced pecans, covered in sugar and sweet spices... make my eyeballs roll back in my head. So this year, when I was thinking about all of the crazy delish holiday recipes that were about to take place, I remembered these little gems. As I...

Desserts, Recipes, Side Dishes

Sweet Potato Casserole Bread Pudding Recipe

Sweet Potato Casserole Bread Pudding Recipe: An easy side dish recipe for the holidays or any time of the year. Sweet potato casserole and bread pudding in one! Say what!? During a conversation with my friend the other day about Thanksgiving side dishes, she mentioned that Sweet Potato Casserole is her favorite. When I replied that I had never had that before, she kind of looked at me like (as we say here in Missouri) "a deer in headlights." So I kid you not, she told me that we HAD to make it so I could try it. But as I told...

Desserts, Recipes

Pumpkin White Chocolate Smores

Pumpkin White Chocolate Smores: A twist on the original smore, that SCREAMS Fall, and can be made outdoors over a campfire or indoors in a microwave! There's something about the flavor of pumpkin that kicks of the Fall season for me. (I have a feeling it does most of you too, because my Facebook feed is FLOODED with the term "pumpkin," for a solid two-three months. Right!? I'm a sucker for taking the original creation of something, and adding an easy touch of flair, to kick it up a notch. So when my gal pals and I were sitting around the table...

Christmas, Desserts, Holiday, Recipes, Review

Peppermint Mocha Crunch Cake

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #DelightfulMoments #CollectiveBias Peppermint Mocha Crunch Cake: Chocolate cake, LOADED with delectable frosting and crunchy peppermint candies, that's perfect for beginners in the kitchen. It's time to finally admit, my heart has been set on dreaming of a white Christmas, for some time now. It seems as if stores are starting earlier, the songs on my radio stations are sneaking it in, and my Pinterest feed is slowly overflowing with holiday cheer! So it doesn't help that when I get together with my coffee-loving girlfriends, we start chatting about all...

Desserts, Recipes

Cream Cheese Toffee Pumpkin Bread – Made with Coconut Oil

Cream Cheese Toffee Pumpkin Bread: A dessert bread made with coconut oil, giving it a hint of coconut and a delicious blend of mouthwatering flavors. Can I just get a hallelujah for the genius who decided to add cream cheese to pumpkin bread? I first saw the Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bread recipe on Eat Cake for Dinner, and I knew it had to happen in my kitchen. ...and you know I can't leave well enough alone. I have to add my little spice to it, to experiment. So with this one, I replaced the vegetable oil with coconut oil. (And crossed...

Desserts, Recipes

Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cereal Treats

Oh mylanta. My friends from General Mills, sent over a box of Limited Edition Strawberry Cheerios to me the other day. After staring at the box for 10 minutes with excitement, we decided it was necessary to whip up something chocolate-related, to go along with them. You know, because chocolate covered "strawberry," just makes sense. Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cereal Treats Using the Cheerios to make a similar "rice krispy treat," they turned out exactly like we had hoped. We loved the idea of making them as "pops," so they were even more fun to eat! Simply insert a popsicle or sucker stick...

Breakfast, Desserts, Recipes

Blackberry-Flax Banana Bread

Blackberry-Flax Banana Bread: The perfect way to use up those blackberries in the fridge, and the older bananas on the counter! Serve for breakfast along with a cup of coffee, or make it an afternoon snack! Remember my banana bread recipe that went viral on Pinterest? On average, we probably make this about once a month in our home. My kiddos eat about a banana-a-day, but somehow we always end up with bananas that are a little too brown to eat by themselves. (It may have something to do with buying too many, so I then have an excuse to...

Desserts, Entertaining, Kids, Recipes

Ice Cream Cone Sugar Cookies

Ice Cream Cone Sugar Cookies: Perfect for an ice cream party, and for those that don't feel comfortable decorating cookies with royal icing! GAH! From the moment I found this ice cream table cloth at Target... ...I knew an ice cream party HAD to be in the works. Then, like a match made in heaven, I happened across the most adorable ice cream cone sugar cookies from Suzy Lizz, and I knew they'd make the PERFECT addition. But before designing...

Christmas, Desserts, Holiday, Recipes

Easy Sugar Cookie Recipe: Cut Out Cookies for Decorating

Easy Sugar Cookie Recipe: Cut Out Cookies for Decorating: By far my favorite recipe to use when making cutout sugar cookies, AND they hold their shape! We all remember my sugar cookie decorating obsession last year, right!? Well since then, you've asked for the recipe that I use to make my sugar cookies, and I'm super excited to share it with you! They TASTE ah-mazing, and hold their shape after baking. The best of both worlds, really! Easy Sugar Cookie Recipe: Cut Out Cookies for Decorating Best Sugar Cookie Recipe: I use my Kitchenaid mixer to make these bad boys in... even though you...

Desserts, Recipes

Red Velvet Cupcakes with Creamy Chocolate Chip Frosting

Red Velvet Cupcakes with Creamy Chocolate Chip Frosting: A cake mix and a simple dip recipe combo that will make your tastebuds swoon with joy! Red Velvet Cupcakes with Creamy Chocolate Chip Frosting. 'Nuff said. Right? In no way shape or form, will I EVER forget about these glorious cupcakes that "happened," in my kitchen the other day. It was as if a lightbulb literally turned on above my head, the morning I grabbed a red velvet cake mix out of the pantry, and looked in the refrigerator and saw the cookie dough dip that I had made the night...

Desserts, Recipes

No-Bake Mini Party Pies

These sweet little no-bake mini party pies, are ridiculously easy to make. Why are they called "party pies?" Because I absolutely LOVE having this option for a quick "sweet," to add to any dessert table. No-Bake Mini Party Pies When I saw the mini graham cracker pie crusts in the store for the first time, I knew that they would make the cutest little pies. Being someone who focuses a lot on "presentation," for a party, I knew I wanted to find a quick and easy way to make the little pies, without spending a ton of time in the kitchen. Which brings...

Desserts, Recipes

Mint Chocolate Frosted Brownies

Oh mylanta. Mint & chocolate. Chocolate and mint. Brownies. I doubt I really need to go on, because I've already lost your attention with the two ingredients that I started out with. But I will. I'm literally wanting to grab a glass of milk, curl up under a fuzzy blanket, grab my laptop, and devour an entire pan of these Mint Chocolate Brownies. I'm such a sucker for the combination of the green and brown. Mint Chocolate Brownies Baaaah! It's so easy you guys. Just make your brownies with a mix that you love, and add a few extras... Full Recipe Below... Mint Chocolate...

Desserts, Recipes

Effortless Cheesecake Bites

Cheesecake Bites: No baking, no cooking, no prep... these effortless dessert mini's are perfect for entertaining, taking along to the family gathering or just to snack on! You all will DIE when I spill the beans below, on how easy it is to make these Cheesecake Bites. I always try to make these for my parties, because I can switch up the topping, and color code it to my party theme! Remember my Nautical Party? Yep, used blueberries for the blue color scheme, and it worked perfectly. Alright... so are you ready to see how I make these little things? Effortless Cheesecake Bites I grab...

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Banana Bread Pudding with Chocolate Chips

Banana Bread Pudding with Chocolate Chips Recipe: So easy, and the perfect way to add in a bit of chocolate for chocolate lovers! I'm such a sucker for bread pudding. If you tried my, "bread pudding recipe," recipe, you'll know I'm also a sucker for having stale bread in my pantry, and I love having a bread pudding recipe on hand, so it doesn't go to waste. But if you aren't a fan of using stale bread, or if you aren't as lucky as me to always have stale bread in your pantry, you can whip up this Banana Bread Pudding...

Desserts, Recipes

Frozen Inspired Popcorn

Now that Thanksgiving Day is over, I can officially tell y’all Merry Christmas! It’s Bethany from Southern Couture, and I am so ecstatic for Christmas and December. I just can’t wait for all the excitement this time of year brings. Today I am sharing an idea for a fun snack or even party favor that you can make and have your guests enjoy at your holiday parties this year. Winter means snow, which makes all of us, and especially the kids think of "Frozen." This "Frozen," inspired popcorn snack is perfect this winter. Frozen Inspired Popcorn I just love this snack because...

Desserts, Recipes

Chocolate Dipped Waffle Cone Bowls

Chocolate Dipped Waffle Cone Bowls make serving ice cream, pudding or any sweet treat just a little more fun! Hi fab friends! Keri back from Shaken Together with an easy way to add some fun to your holiday entertaining! 'Tis the season for parties and get togethers, so your regular recipes and entertaining ideas are sure to get a work out. Instead of your stand by dessert, try serving ice cream sundaes (or any sweet treat) in these Chocolate Dipped Waffle Cone Bowls - your guests will love them! And since I am the queen of quick and easy recipes, you...

Desserts, DIY & Crafts, Recipes

The Cutest Peanut Butter Owl Cookies Ever

Owl Peanut Butter Cookies: An easy fall themed cookie that is great for kids to help with and they'll LOVE eating! Aren't these Peanut Butter Owl Cookies, a hoot! Pun, VERY intended of course... The Cutest Peanut Butter Owl Cookies Ever I wish soooo badly, that I would have made these for the Owl Baby Shower that I helped design a few years back. I was seeing "owls," for days after that shower, and have since then, developed a, "love," for the little guys. These sweet little cookies were created easily, but look like they came from a bakery. • There are no fancy...

Desserts, Recipes

Cookie Cups With Homemade Whipped Cream

My favorite Christmas Cookies are the ones that look super fancy but don't take a million steps and extra ingredients and equipment to make. That's why these cookie cups with homemade whipped cream are absolutely perfect. You can take them to share with friends at a holiday party or to share with co-workers. Let everyone think you are a genius in the kitchen - I won't tell them how easy these are to make. It will be our secret! Cookie Cups With Homemade Whipped Cream - Makes 4 dozen cookie cups Kitchen Equipment: Mini muffin pan Potato peeler Mixing bowls Measuring cups Measuring spoons Hand or stand mixer Nonstick...

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