Basic Cake Pops

Bob got me Bakerella’s cookbook “Cake Pops” for Christmas and I’ve been waiting for a chance to try it out and so I decided that since I’m always making things for other people that for Valentine’s Day I would make Cake Pops for my family.  They came out pretty good although I did have a … Continue reading

Peanut Butter Lover’s Pizza

  And one last recipe for Chelsea, hopefully she likes one of these but if not just let me know Chelsea and I’ll post more.  Not sure where this recipe came from, had it too long to remember! 1 yellow or chocolate cake mix 1 egg 1/2 cup butter, melted 1/2 cup flour 1 small … Continue reading

Peanut Butter Bon Bons

  Here is my second suggestion for Chelsea.  I used to make these with my friends when we were teenagers so this recipe comes from memory, let’s hope there aren’t any problems with it. 2 cups chocolate chips 2 cups crunchy peanut butter 1/2 cup butter, softened 3 – 4 cups Rice Krispies 2 cups … Continue reading

Chocolate and Peanut Butter Ribbon Dessert

  My friend Chelsea just sent me an email asking for some chocolate and peanut butter dessert recipes that she could make for her husband Tyler for Valentine’s Day (I’m guessing Tyler loves choc and pb!).  So I’ve got three in mind and this is my first choice.  This recipe comes from Kraft and so … Continue reading

Mint Chocolate Ice Cream Cake

Decided to make a dessert for Book Group too.  This looks really great but couldn’t be any easier!  It is a Pampered Chef recipe too, from their “Festive Holiday Desserts” cookbook. crust: 1 (10 oz) package fudge covered mint cookies (about 40 cookies), divided 2 tablespoons butter, melted filling: 1 quart mint chocolate chip ice … Continue reading

M & M Kiss Pretzel Bites

Here’s another easy holiday treat idea.  Similar to the Rolo Pretzel Bites which come right before these on the blog. 1 bag tiny twist pretzels 1 bag Hershey Kisses, unwrapped 1 bag M &M’s, either plain or peanut (peanut works better) Preheat oven to 250.  Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.  Place as many … Continue reading

Rolo Pretzel Bites

This is a quick, easy and tasty holiday treat, great for gift giving.  No particular culinary skills required.  I think this recipe came from my friend Jennifer Harmon.  Give em a try but make a lot if you want to have any left to give away! 1 bag tiny twist pretzels 1 bag Rolos, unwrapped … Continue reading

Chocolate Carmalua

THIS WAS SO GOOD!  SERIOUSLY!  The recipe looks a little complicated but it wasn’t too bad so don’t be scared.  If you are a chocolate lover like I am then I say you must make this!  🙂  It comes from the Mrs Fields I Love Chocolate! Cookbook and it is a flourless cake. cake: 3 … Continue reading

Caramel Apple Crisp

A Betty Crocker recipe which needed a few adjustments as noted below. 1/2 cup caramel topping 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 6 large baking apples (about 2 3/4 pounds), peeled, cut into 1/2″ slices (about 6 cups) 2/3 cup flour 1/2 cup brown sugar 1/2 cup cold butter, cut into small pieces (this was not enough butter, … Continue reading

Halloween Cinnamon and Sugar Chips

These are already on the blog called Sugar Chips under Appetizers and Desserts along with a recipe for Fruit Salsa from my friend Tesla but I was thinking how cute they would be in Halloween shapes for my Glitter Toes Party so I experimented and the experiment went pretty well.  Here’s how to do it! … Continue reading