desserts

Resurrection Rolls

April 6, 2012

Looking for a new way to tell the story of Easter to your kids?  This is a great (and tasty) way to do so! This easy, hands-on, delicious recipe not only allows for a special treat, but it also opens the door to a unique way of sharing with the younger ones the story of [...]

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Snickers Salad

January 19, 2012

I was reading a blog and came across this and when I first read it, I thought to myself, “Snickers salad?!”  But as I kept reading, I thought, “Snickers salad!!”  Wow, what a treat!  Great for pot lucks, parties and the sort…or just a great treat for yourself : ) Snickers Salad Ingredients 1 (8 [...]

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Rolo Brownies

January 18, 2012

….need I say more? Rolo Brownies Ingredients 1 brownie mix 1 bag of Rolo candy Directions Make brownies according to directions on package. Unwrap all the Rolos and set aside. After the brownies finished baking, remove from oven and place Rolos on top of brownies. Turn the oven down to about 250° and put the [...]

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Chocolate Pudding Dump Cake

January 8, 2012

A chocolate lovers dream!  This is a great dessert to make when you don’t have much time in the kitchen but want that little something sweet. Chocolate Pudding Dump Cake Ingredients: 1 chocolate boxed cake mix 1 small package cook & serve chocolate pudding (NOT instant) 1 1/2 cups milk 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips [...]

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Praline Pumpkin Pie

December 19, 2011

I ran across someone mentioning they are planning on making a praline pumpkin pie for Christmas and it sounded delicious!  Since I have to make one more dreaded trip to the grocery store this week, I might as well get the makings for this scrumptious pie! Praline Pumpkin Pie Ingredients Filling 1 unbaked pie crust [...]

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Christmas Tree Brownies

December 17, 2011

A good friend made this for her daughter’s Christmas party at Mother’s Day Out.  Super cute little treat!  The kids absolutely LOVED them!  And her little girl was so excited to have them and pass them out to all the kids.  This would be a really fun Christmas activity to do with kids as well.  [...]

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Tiger Butter

December 14, 2011

One of the children in my Mother’s Day Out class brought some of this to me as a gift on Tuesday.  It’s super creamy and tastes almost like a Reese’s peanut butter cup! Tiger Butter   Directions 1 lb.white almond bark 1/2 c. peanut butter 6 oz. chocolate chips   Microwave almond bark and peanut [...]

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Oreo Pudding Poke Cake

December 12, 2011

Yum, yum and yum!  This is a delicious little cake that is great for parties and pot lucks….or to save for yourself!  I love finding ‘different’ types of desserts that people don’t see all the time and this fits the bill.  SO good! You can actually make many varieties of this cake.  You don’t have [...]

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Decorated Marshmallows

December 9, 2011

This is such an easy and fun way to make your hot cocoa come to life!  All you need are some marshmallows and a package of edible food markers!  The possibilities are endless as to the fun you can have drawing on marshmallows! Here are a few fun ideas:             [...]

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Christmas Tree Sugar (Waffle) Cone

December 8, 2011

This is such a fun little treat to make with kiddos.  Very easy and something everyone is sure to enjoy doing! Christmas Tree Sugar (Waffle) Cones Ingredients Sugar Cones Cookies (homemade or store bought) White Frosting Green Food Coloring Desired candies to decorate tree with (holiday m&m’s, licorice, gum drops, etc) Directions Color icing with [...]

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