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Pretzel Crisp Christmas Crack

Pretzel Crisp Christmas Crack

this post may contain affiliate links     Christmas Crack is a popular holiday treat made with just a few simple ingredients. Traditionally the dessert is made with saltine crackers, homemade toffee and chocolate. The combination of sweet and salty, plus the...
Soft Chewy Caramels

Soft Chewy Caramels

this post may contain affiliate links   I thought I knew how to make caramels until I tried my mother-in-laws homemade caramels last year at Christmas. I can’t recall if I’d had them before but last year in particular I remember taking a bite and...
Sweet Potato Pie

Sweet Potato Pie

this post may contain affiliate links     Sweet Potato Pie is a traditional Southern dessert made with a filling of mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, spices, eggs and either milk or cream. It has a custard-like texture that’s similar to pumpkin pie, but...
No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie

No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie

this post may contain affiliate links   This no bake pumpkin cheesecake pie is a cold, double layer pie in a graham cracker crust that is addictively delicious. The bulkier bottom layer is a classic no-bake cheesecake that is much creamier than a traditional...
Sheet Pan Brownies with Peanut Butter Meltaway Icing

Sheet Pan Brownies with Peanut Butter Meltaway Icing

this post may contain affiliate links     These sheet pan brownies with peanut butter meltaway icing are the perfect dessert to bring to any potluck, tailgate or party. The recipe makes a ton of brownies and they are best served at room temperature so there...
Peanut Butter Caramel Brownies

Peanut Butter Caramel Brownies

  Brownies are an easy dessert that everyone can make. It only takes a little extra effort to take them over the top. My peanut butter caramel browies deliver that wow factor in less than ten mintues (minus the cook and cool time). Years ago, in a blind taste...
Churro Cheesecake

Churro Cheesecake

this posy may contain affiliate links     Churro cheesecake is a fusion dessert that combines the classic flavors of churros and cheesecake. The crust is inspired by the cinnamon sugar coating of traditional churros but utilizes a shortcut of pre-made...
Peach Crisp

Peach Crisp

    Peach crisp is one of my all-time favorite desserts. Fresh peaches are the quintessential summer fruit, but this recipe utilizes canned for their consistency and ability to find year round.  When doctored up you won’t be able to taste the...
Banana Crumb Cake

Banana Crumb Cake

this post may contain affiliate links     Banana crumb cake combines the comfort of banana bread with the indulgence of a sweet streusel center and topping found on coffee cake. The recipe is perfect for a sweet bite at breakfast, mid-day snack or an...
Better than Sex Cake

Better than Sex Cake

this post may contain affiliate links     Better than Sex Cake is known for its rich, indulgent flavors and textures. The name suggests that the cake is so delicious that it rivals or exceeds other pleasurable experiences. I’ll let you be the judge of...