Deliciously Easy Recipes
An easy crockpot candy recipe to make a sweet treat packed with chocolate and peanut butter flavors the whole family loves!
Making slow cooker candy is super easy! This recipe makes peanut clusters covered in chocolate and melted peanut butter chips.
View postStrawberry Cheesecake Frozen Yogurt is an easy summer recipe packed full of delicious cheesecake & strawberry flavors. It will be your new favorite dessert.
Years ago when Pinterest first came on the scene and this little space on the internet was just a couple of years old, I found so many great bloggers that became my friends and colleagues.
One day I had been searching for cool, no-bake desserts and I came across a recipe for Strawberry Cheesecake Frozen Yogurt from Somewhat Simple.
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These juicy homemade Peach Hand Pies with flaky crust and vanilla-cinnamon-coated peaches are perfect for picnics and summer gatherings.
Fantastic sweet treats for summer and peach season, these little pies oozing with juicy peaches coated in sugar and cinnamon come together in less than an hour and do not require any complex baking skills or tools.
View postRed White & Blueberry Pie Bars are loaded with blueberries, raspberries & white chocolate & the perfect treat for all your patriotic holiday gatherings. You’ll definitely want these at your 4th of July, Memorial Day and Labor Day celebrations.
YAY! I’m so excited! Today I have joined up with 110 bloggers (yes I said 110) to bring you the ULTIMATE RED, WHITE & BLUE Round-Up!!
You know how I just LOVE all things Red, White & Blue, so I was beyond thrilled to get the chance to join in this SUPER FUN event.
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Mini Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies are mini versions of your favorite treat. Soft, chewy with a little bit of crunch and mini chocolate chips make these the perfect dessert.
Cookies are loved by everyone in our house. We flip between chocolate chip, oatmeal raisin, and of course, peanut butter.
I usually stick with my easy 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies. But this time I really wanted to make a mini version packed with mini chocolate chips.
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Patriotic M&M’s Cookie Bars are the perfect quick and easy treat to serve at all your Memorial Day, 4th of July or any patriotic holiday celebration.
If you are a regular over here, then you know I have a deep love for all things Patriotic. That means I really love this time of year when I can break out all of the red, white and blue and celebrate.
When the weather starts getting warm one of the first things I do is stock up on patriotic M&M’s. They are my absolute favorite and I love adding them to as many recipes as I can.
Celebrate with these delicious no-bake 4th of July Truffles. Easy to make with chocolate Oreo truffles and red white and blue chocolate!
It is my favorite time of year! I love the summer holidays and how they are all centered around the red, white and blue. I get so excited when Memorial Day rolls around. Before you know it it’s then 4th of July and then Labor Day.
I can keep the red, white and blue recipes going from May until September – which is awesome! One of my favorites to make is this recipe for 4th of July Truffles. It is super easy and fast and people just can’t get enough.
View postThis year celebrate Independence Day with these deliciously adorable 4th of July Cupcakes with homemade candy melt sparklers! They are also great served for Memorial Day, Flag Day, and Labor Day!
4th of July is my absolute favorite time of year. The weather is glorious, the days are LONG and the holiday itself is just so special to me. I look forward to it all year long.
So it is no surprise that I get really excited to make treats all decked out in red, white and blue. Check out these super cute 4th of July Cupcakes! I love them so much and I know you will too.
Try these using our colorful red, white and blue Fourth of July cupcake recipe!
What I love about this recipe is that we are starting with a cake mix. But then we change up the ingredients to make it taste more like a bakery-style cupcake.
It makes the process super easy and then you can get onto the fun part – decorating. But because this is a base vanilla cupcake and a standard buttercream frosting, you can actually change the colors used here to suit any holiday or event.
Check out how you can make these for your 4th of July!
You can store the unfrosted cupcakes in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. Once they are frosted, I recommend refrigeration because of the butter and dairy in the frosting.
Keep in mind that if you are using sanding sugar or nonpareils for your sprinkles – the colors will bleed when stored in a moist place like the fridge. The jimmies and star sprinkles should hold up fine to refrigeration.
There are a couple of ways to do this. The first being that you can take the butter (& any other ingredients that need to be at room temperature) out, leave it on the counter for about 30 minutes while you prep for baking.
I usually start with all my chilled ingredients and pull everything I need out onto the counter before getting started – so I know for sure I have everything before I’m mid-way through I realize I’m out of something.
But sometimes it’s winter and that isn’t enough time to get the ingredients warmed up – OR – I’m just not that organized to plan ahead. It happens. So I have another couple of tricks.
I place the butter in the microwave – wrapped in the paper. (don’t do this if it is wrapped in foil) Then I microwave for 2 seconds – flip – go another 2 seconds – flip again – and continue for 2 seconds on each side.
This is usually enough to get it perfect – sometimes stopping before if it feels soft enough. Take care when doing this method – overly softened butter from the microwave WILL ALTER the end result of the recipe. Don’t over-do it.
My third method is to place the wrapped butter sticks in a zip-top bag and place it in a bowl of warm water. I do this with the eggs too. If the water isn’t too hot it can be THE PERFECT way to get “room-temperature” ingredients.
When your chocolate wafers become chunky rather than creamy, it is said that the chocolate seized. This is typically due to overheating or contact with water or steam.
In the first case, the chocolate is just burning from excess heat, but in the second case, there is a negative reaction between the chocolate (which is waxy and has many oils that are hydrophobic, or “water-fearing”) and the water, causing the components of the chocolate to separate.
Be sure to refer to the package directions when melting chocolate to prevent this from happening.
We like using milk or buttermilk instead of water in the cake mix because it makes the cupcakes taste more homemade. However, I have found though that store-bought buttermilk is sometimes a bit too thick. Check out the method below for how to make your own that is the perfect consistency.
To make your own buttermilk – Add 1 tbsp of white vinegar to a measuring cup and then fill the remaining with milk. Let sit for 2-3 minutes.
This is important – just because the package says “sprinkles” doesn’t necessarily mean that it is in-fact sprinkles.
I see a lot of people using colored sanding sugar that is labled as sprinkles.
This will not work as well because when that sugar gets wet – like when mixed into a moist dough or when placed in the refrigerator, it will sweat & the color will bleed out.
This cupcake recipe is SUPER EASY and delicious – and if you’re like me this time of year, then you maybe already have some of these items on hand OR maybe you have never made homemade cupcakes before, & you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love them. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this cupcake recipe.
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Patriotic Cookie Dough Brownie Bars are thick and fudgy brownies topped with edible cookie dough & patriotic M&M’s for a super delicious holiday treat.
I sure love a good brownie. I can’t get enough, so thick and fudgy. But then adding edible cookie dough to the top makes my heart go pitter-patter.
But then we start talking about patriotic M&M’s and I go crazy. This time of year is my favorite and I can’t get enough of all that red, white and blue.
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This time of year Red, White & Blue is the name of the game, which is why this fun Red, White & Blue Fudge is a great treat to bring to your holiday gatherings. Just a few simple ingredients & you can wow your crowd.
I so love 4th of July. From Memorial Day through the 4th of July is my FAVORITE time because I get to focus on the Red, White & Blue! I didn’t get a chance to decorate or really celebrate last year.
We were packing to move into our new home all last June so I have been in patriotic withdraw since then. So I was super excited to be able to participate in this year’s Ultimate Red, White & Blue Blog Hop Round Up!
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There’s no better way to embody the joy and spirit of summer than with Bomb Pop Jello Shots. A twist on the nostalgic Bomb Pop Popsicle, these vibrant, multi-layered delights offer a playful blend of sweet and tart flavors.
Perfect for Fourth of July parties, family reunions, or any summer celebrations, they are sure to be a big hit!
View postChocolate Chip Cookie Bars are all the deliciousness of chocolate chip cookies in just one batch – no rolling required. Perfect for lazy & busy days alike.
Oh my word. Do you ever just crave a chocolate chip cookie? You know the kind, all buttery, soft and chewy.
When the craving strikes, there is little I can do to get rid of it except break out the ingredients and make some cookies.
This Circus Animal Cookie Ice Cream is a simple, no-churn recipe that will bring back all those great childhood memories with those colorful, fudge-covered cookies.
Just 4 ingredients & a few minutes is all it takes to prepare this tasty treat. Watch the eyes of your guests widen as you serve them this ice cream with their favorite childhood cookie mixed in. A crowd-pleaser for sure.
View postVanilla Bundt Cake is easy to make with just 4 ingredients. Perfect with a dusting of confectioner’s sugar or topped with icing, whipped cream or berries.
Boy do I love cake. Growing up I remember my grandmother always having some sort of treat for everyone after the feast she made for dinner.
It seems that bundt cakes were the thing back then and she had plenty of recipes to use that fun pan.
Don’t miss our Pumpkin Bundt Cake with Cheesecake Swirl!
Homemade Chocolate Pudding is an easy chocolate pudding from scratch recipe that is sinfully rich & decadent. Better than any box mix – oh so good!
Who loves chocolate pudding? All hands are raised here. Growing up I remember my grandmother making chocolate pudding at least once a week for my chocoholic grandfather. He sure loved it.
So fast forward to now, here with my own family, I have sort of carried on that tradition of hers and I make her recipe as often as possible.
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Homemade Caramel Popcorn is a super easy to make treat. If you love soft caramel popcorn with nuts, check this out. Don’t miss the secret ingredient too.
Something about summer makes me want sweet treats. Things like caramel popcorn seem to create a mental tab that says summer.
Not sure what it is but the two go hand in hand for me. So I decided to not only make some popcorn but to do my own spin on the classic caramel popcorn.
Cookie dough lovers rejoice! Gluten-Free Eggless Cookie Dough is super easy to make. Safe, egg-free, cookie dough to cure all your cookie dough cravings.
Do you love cookie dough? I sure do & grew up eating it right out of the bowl while I waited for my cookies to bake.
With each & every bite I felt like I was playing Russian Roulette because I knew I wasn’t using pasteurized eggs. Heck, that pasteurized egg product in the carton didn’t even exist until much later in life.
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Blueberry Cobbler is one of my favorite blueberry desserts. It certainly tops the list for delicious 3 ingredient recipes that everyone loves. This cobbler recipe is super easy too.
Do you love blueberries? They are a huge favorite in this house. Which is probably why I have so many blueberry recipes here.
We can’t seem to get enough. They are the flavor I think about most when it comes time for spring & summer.
That fresh flavor that blends so well with so many others, like lemon, lime or coconut. It’s all good & I’m thrilled to make as many blueberry recipes as I can.
Try our Simple Blackberry Cobbler Too!
View postThese chocolate-covered Frozen Bananas top the favorites list for sure. All that nostalgic flavor just like you get at the fair or theme park. Simple, easy.
I don’t know about you, but when it comes to summer I start thinking about nostalgia. We all crave the things I loved & looked forward to when I was a kid.
I guess it’s all those fond memories of fun, food & family. Because it’s funny how almost all my best memories from childhood somehow come back to food in some way. Like a song, special flavors have a way of bringing back memories that were once long forgotten.
Don’t miss our No-Bake Cake Batter Oreo Cheesecake Dessert!
View postEdible Sugar Cookie Dough is a delicious egg-free treat that is ready to enjoy in just 5 minutes. Great sugar cookie flavor, no baking required.
Growing up my mom & I would bake a lot. One thing we always did was save the last bit of cookie dough in the bottom of the mixer bowl to snack on while the cookies baked.
We also had our fair share of nibbling throughout the baking as well. We never gave a second thought to the idea that the dough had raw eggs in it.
View postApple Pie Mug Cake, everything you love about cinnamon & apple pie in an easy 3-minute mug cake. Quick & easy desserts don’t get any better than this.
I have a house full of people who absolutely can’t get enough cinnamon. It’s probably because the hubs grew up in a place called Apple Hill in California.
Orchards were everywhere & there was certainly an abundance of apple pie happening. But we joke that the reason my son is so crazy for cinnamon is because I ate sticky buns nearly every single day when I was expecting him.
View postEasy Banana Cream Pie is loaded with light velvety creaminess and banana flavors. To make this elegant airy dessert, you don’t even need to turn on the oven.
This recipe is a quick and simple take on the classic homemade banana cream pie that will be a hit amongst everyone who loves bananas or banana pudding.
View postHomemade Cherry Pie Filling is simple to make. Use it not only to fill your pies but it makes a great topping on cakes and ice cream too.
Do you love Cherry Pie this time of year?? I know my family does. For me- I don’t really like to wait for the pie itself- plus all that filling is a bit much for me.
I prefer to make the filling & use it to drizzle on other things- more like a topping than a filling. But the recipe for it remains the same.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Truffles are an easy 4-ingredient chocolate dessert made with crushed chocolate chip cookies. Perfect for holidays, gifts & parties.
I love truffles. All my life my mom would have a box of truffles out for special occasions. I always looked forward to it.
Then towards the end of her life she started making them herself. I don’t know why she never did it before, because they are so simple. But those homemade truffles were the best.
Chocolate Chip Dessert Dip is a delicious & easy to make treat. Just 4 ingredients & a couple minutes is all you need for this easy dessert recipe. Tasty!
I love quick & easy dessert recipes. How about you? When I can make something that the whole family loves & asks for again & again, I know I have a winner.
Take this chocolate chip dessert dip for example. It only took me a few minutes to make, which is perfect for these hot summer days. Everyone grabbed a cookie, dipped it in & then they were quickly reaching for another.
Don’t miss our Air Fryer S’mores Recipe!
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Now you don’t have to head to the corner store for your favorite frozen drink . Make this Homemade Cherry Slurpee that tastes just like the original. Yummy!
For as long as I can remember, I have loved grabbing a Slurpee at the corner store. Growing up in So-Cal it was the thing to get at 7-11 and they were everywhere.
It’s my “go-to” frozen drink and if it’s cherry flavor- I’m ecstatic. It’s my ALL-TIME favorite.
View postM&M’s Cookie Dough Bites are an easy to make dessert recipe with egg-free cookie dough. Loaded with M&M’s, these are sure to be a favorite of every chocolate & cookie dough lover around.
I have a confession to make. I really LOVE M&M’s. Like really, really love them. My favorite NASCAR driver is Kyle Busch – partly (mostly) because he drives the M&M’s car. At least that’s why I chose him as my favorite driver years ago.
But really – I can’t get enough & it seems I’m always picking up a bag of either the Milk Chocolate M&M’s or the Peanut M&M’s & then usually whatever specialty holiday version is out. Because…well, you know they just taste different when they are decorated for a holiday – right??!! 🙂
This Triple Chocolate Banana Bread is a chocolate lovers dream. Not only is it easy to make but you get 3 mini loaves out of this batter! Such a great way to use up those overripe bananas.
This time of year it seems that bananas are all the rage. Everyone is working with bananas in the kitchen because we are just not quite to berry season yet.
I’m no different. We always have at least 20 bananas in the freezer & a few bunches in the pantry too.
View postIndulge in the perfect blend of sweet and spiced goodness with our Carrot Cake Bars topped with luscious cream cheese frosting. Discover a delectable treat that’s moist, flavorful, and simply irresistible. Try our recipe today and satisfy your dessert cravings!
Imagine the delightful flavors of your favorite carrot cake packed into a soft, moist bar form. Yes, you heard that right! These delicious carrot cake bars have all the classic carrot cake flavors you crave, from the warm spices to the tangy cream cheese frosting.
They’re perfect for any time of year but especially stand out during spring celebrations. Let’s dive into this great take on a classic!
View postThis Coconut Cream Cake is a coconut lovers dream. It’s easy to make & packed full of delicious coconut flavor! Light & fluffy coconut cake topped with creamy whipped cream & homemade toasted coconut makes this Coconut Cream Cake enjoyable from the first bite to last.
One thing you probably know about me if you have been a reader here for any length of time is that I love coconut. It’s my go-to scent, flavor & everything else.
I love it so much. It reminds me of sunscreen, which in turn reminds me of my home of So Cal.
View postBanana & coconut lovers rejoice! AMAZING Banana Coconut Bundt Cake is a banana cake loaded with coconut & topped with a scrumptious sugar glaze. Perfect for any occasion! You will LOVE this cake!
This post first appeared over at Real Housemoms where I was a contributor.
I love coconut. It’s my all-time favorite flavor. So, of course, I’m always looking for new & creative ways to add it to just about any recipe I can think of.
Don’t miss my Classic Hummingbird Cake too!
These 3-ingredient flower pretzel bites are a perfect sweet and salty treat for spring and Easter desserts collection.
My favorite spring treats are these flower pretzel bites, aka Easter M&M flowers, that I can whip up in 25 minutes and get a huge batch.
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