Dessert

Caramel Apple Galette

August 31, 2023 by Debbie Leave a Comment

Full of fresh apples and warm spices this Caramel Apple Galette has the flavor of an pie but is a fraction of the work . The apples in this galette are kissed with the perfect amount of cinnamon and are held in with a flaky pie crust . Drizzled with just the right amount of caramel adds the perfect amount of sweetness . To elevate this dessert to another level serve with a big scoop of your favorite vanilla ice cream . If you like apple desserts you will love this Snickerdoodle Apple Pie Bars .

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Strawberry Crunch Cookies

May 9, 2023 by Debbie 16 Comments

These Strawberry Crunch cookies are soft and cake-like with a perfect creamy cream cheese frosting that complements strawberry flavor. The crunch topping adds the perfect contrast in texture. This is the ultimate cookie for the strawberry lovers in your life. This cookie is just as good as any bakery style cookies you will pay $3-5 each for. They are also so simple to make , cake mix cookies are perfect for the less experienced bakers . If you love these you need to check out my Lemon Crunch Cookies.

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Easy Hummingbird Cake

April 5, 2023 by Debbie 12 Comments

Our Easy Hummingbird cake recipe is made in a 9×13 pan and from scratch ! It is moist and melt-in-your-mouth cake full of tropical flavors from bananas and pineapple, with a satisfying crunch from pecans. The homemade cream cheese frosting that is thick, creamy, and rich. Perfect for any occasion or just a sweet treat this is a southern tradition everyone needs to try. This cake was super popular in the 1980’s where I live and we always made it a double layered cake. I seriously had this cake for my 16th birthday , sweet memories. Making this in a 9×13 pan makes this easy enough that even beginner bakers can enjoy this cake. If you love cakes from scratch check out my Maple Banana Cake .

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Candy Coated Strawberry Carrots

March 24, 2023 by Debbie 13 Comments

These adorable Candy Coated Strawberry Carrots are a perfect addition for your Easter dessert table! These strawberries are transformed into carrot-shaped treats with a delicious candy coating, perfect for adding a pop of color to your holiday spread. We put them on a bed of crushed Oreos for a fun presentation Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these sweet treats are sure to be a hit with kids and adults alike. If you want all of the tips and tricks to dipping strawberries check my other post on How to Chocolate Cover Strawberries -Tip and Tricks.

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Lemon Crunch Cookies

March 15, 2023 by Debbie 12 Comments

Indulge in these deliciously moist and fluffy lemon crunch cookies, topped with a creamy lemon cream cheese frosting that will leave your taste buds tingling. With a delicate cake like texture and a burst of lemon flavor in every bite, these cookies are the perfect treat for any lemon lover. The crowning glory is a crunchy lemon topping that adds a satisfying contrast of textures. This is the ultimate cookie for the lemon lovers in your life . I adore anything lemon so these cookies were fun to experiment with . I played around with the crunch topping . If you can’t find lemon Oreos no problem a Golden Oreo can be a good substitute. If you love lemon recipes check out my lemon cupcakes .

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Chocolate Covered Strawberries-Tips and Tricks

February 14, 2023 by Debbie Leave a Comment

Chocolate covered strawberries are a classic treat usually reserved for special occasions but are so easy to make they can be enjoyed anytime. Follow my tips and tricks and your strawberries will be better than buying those expensive gourmet berries . My family is kind of spoiled because I have always made these and over the years I have come up with a few things that really make life a little easier .

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Blueberry Crumb Cake

January 17, 2023 by Debbie 14 Comments

This tender Blueberry Crumb Cake is buttery and isn’t overly sweet with berries in every bite. It’s topping is crunchy and perfectly sweet. This is the perfect light dessert for the blueberry lovers or breakfast with a cup of coffee. This is the perfect thing to make when you find those blueberries on sale . If you have a few extra berries give my Banana Blueberry waffles a try , they are so good.

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Peppermint Bark

November 25, 2022 by Debbie 19 Comments

Peppermint Bark is a Christmas candy with a layer of dark chocolate then creamy white chocolate . The top is dusted with refreshing minty candy canes, this is the taste Christmas . The one candy I look forward to every holiday season is peppermint bark. Once of my favorites is the one Ghirardelli makes but over the years it has gotten a little pricey. It occurred to me I could totally make this using their melting wafers. Let me be the first to tell you this is just as good and you get a big bag of this candy but a fraction of the cost . This candy would be perfect for gift giving or even a hostess gift for holiday parties. If you like this recipe give these Dark Chocolate Mint Cookies a try.

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Snickerdoodle Apple Pie Bars

September 29, 2022 by Debbie 24 Comments

These Snickerdoodle Apple Pie Bars combine a cookie and pie so you have the best of both worlds. These are full of apples and cinnamon , they are the perfect fall dessert. These are super simple to make and are perfect for any fall event. The warm flavors of cinnamon go perfectly with the apples, one taste and you know fall has arrived. I don’t know about you but at my house we adore anything made with apples. If you love apples you need to check out my Apple fritters or my Cinnamon apple crisp .

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Blackberry Turnovers

July 18, 2022 by Debbie 14 Comments

These Blackberry turnovers are made with puff pastry and canned pie filling, they are super simple to make . Flaky dough holds in the fruity filling and then a little glaze is drizzled on them to add a touch of sweetness. This is the perfect dessert to throw together with a summer feel . Served alone or with a scoop of ice cream , these are just plain delicious . If you love this check out my Easy Blackberry cobbler .

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