Butterfinger Caramel Cake

We had a full house last night, 15 people for dinner, with nieces and nephews and their kids and a friend, it was a party and a party needs cake and this cake was the bomb! 1 box yellow cake mix plus ingredients to make cake 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk 1 (12 … Continue reading

Pretzel S’mores Chocolate Chip Cookie Bars

Some treats to go along with the dinner for the neighbors with little kids, don’t most kids love s’mores? 1 pouch chocolate chip cookie mix plus ingredients to make cookies 2 1/2 cup mini marshmallows 1 cup mini pretzel twists, about 25 – 30 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips 1  Heat oven to 350.  Line … Continue reading

Easy Homemade Bread Bowls

Bob loves a good bread bowl full of soup or chili which is what he requested for New Year’s Eve dinner so I decided to give the bread bowls a shot.  They came out pretty good, I’m sure I’ll get better at it. 1 1/2 cups warm water 2 tablespoons instant yeast 1 tablespoon sugar … Continue reading

Buttermilk Cake with Caramel Icing

There has to be dessert when company comes so I made this cake for my niece and her kids when they came to visit.  The cake is great but it’s the frosting that makes this so delicious! cake 1 cup butter, softened 2 1/3 cups sugar 3 eggs 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla 3 cups flour … Continue reading

Maple Walnut Pie Bars

And still more holiday baking, yahoo!!!  These were delicious, a bit messy to eat as they were sticky but still delicious. 1 pouch sugar cookie mix plus ingredients to make cookies 3 eggs 1/3 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons flour 1 1/3 cups maple syrup 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts 1  Heat oven to … Continue reading

Creme de Menthe Sugar Cookie Bark

Here’s another easy treat idea if you’re needing one for a neighbor gift or party potluck and not only is it easy to make but it is so tasty too! 1 pouch sugar cookie mix 1/2 cup butter, softened 1 egg 1 bag Wilton white candy melts 1/3 cup Andes Creme de Menthe baking chips … Continue reading

Mini Eggnog Cupcakes

My husband and son love eggnog so I gave these a try for neighbor gifts and got the thumb’s up from both of them so if you like eggnog, these would be a yummy and easy treat idea for Christmas. cupcakes 1 white cake mix 1 1/4 cup eggnog 2 eggs 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 … Continue reading

Sweet ‘N Salty Caramel Mousse Cups

Christmas Book Group last night where we do a book exchange and eat, so last night we did appetizers and desserts and it was all yum-o!  I tried these out and they were really easy and really delicious. 2 cups mini pretzel twists 5 tablespoons butter, melted 1/3 cup powdered sugar 1 (1.4 oz) bar … Continue reading

Salted Caramel Pecan Pie Bark

I’m not gonna lie, this was my favorite part of Thanksgiving dinner!  YUM-O!  Courtney wanted a pecan pie but when I showed her this, she was fine without a pie.  It’s the perfect mix of sweet and savory. 1 box refrigerated pie crusts, softened as per box instructions 1 1/2 cups coarsely chopped pecan halves … Continue reading