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Pecan Pie Bars

Pecan Pie Bars

this post may contain affiliate links   Pecan Pie Bars are the upgraded version of pecan pie and I'll die on this hill. I've never been one to grab the pecan pie over the holidays. I'd much rather go for my apple pie or award-winning apple crisp. But a pecan bar...

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Easy Caramel Apple Tart

Easy Caramel Apple Tart

this post may contain affiliate links   This Easy Caramel Apple Tart is just that, EASY to make. It's a dessert though that looks both stunning and complicated. Using refrigerated puff pastry is the secret to ease. Just roll, score, top and bake. I like using two...

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Skillet Apple Pie with Brandy Butter Sauce

Skillet Apple Pie with Brandy Butter Sauce

this post may contain affiliate links   Need an apple pie recipe? This could be the one for you. If you're looking for a standard, double crust apple pie recipe that is predictable, then make this recipe up to the point of the brandy butter sauce. But if you want...

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Pumpkin Mousse Pie

Pumpkin Mousse Pie

this post may contain affiliate links   If you're looking for a new spin on a pumpkin pie recipe, try my pumpkin mousse pie. Pumpkin pie can be polarizing, you either love it or hate it.  But I haven't seen that visceral response to pumpkin flavored desserts in...

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Brownie Mocha Trifle

Brownie Mocha Trifle

this post may contain affiliate links   A trifle recipe that will leave people in awe. This brownie mocha trifle is shockingly beautiful with layers of chewy fudge brownies, vanilla mocha pudding, whipped cream and crunchy toffee bits. It looks complicated and...

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Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies

  this post may contain affiliate links   Chocolate chip cookies are America's favorite cookie. It's not IF you love them it's what type of chocolate chip cookie do you love? Everyone has a preference. The beautiful thing about this chocolate chip cookie...

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Christmas Cutout Cookies

Christmas Cutout Cookies

Christmas Cutout Cookies with Buttery Old-World Buttercream Icing Nothing says the holidays like a tray of classic Christmas cutout cookies. This traditional sugar cookie recipe creates soft, sturdy cookies that hold their shape beautifully while baking — and they’re...

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Protein Packed Peanut Butter Parfait

Protein Packed Peanut Butter Parfait

  Protein Packed Peanut Butter Parfait Protein packed peanut butter parfait is that macro friendly dessert you’ve been searching for! The chocolate pudding layer is a little thinner than the peanut butter layer and the whipped cream on top is thinner than the...

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Loaded Banana Cream Pie

Loaded Banana Cream Pie

  Loaded Banana Cream Pie For $22 per slice, I’m glad I figured out how to make this loaded banana cream pie at home. My grandma’s recipe calls for a meringue topping so I left that off and added the whipped cream like the hotel’s version. Definitely make...

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