Candy Bar Stuffed Cookies will literally take you five minutes to prep and ten minutes to bake. They are perfect for cookie exchanges or baking with the kids! Christmas is less than a week away and we're in the final rush of gift buying, partying, light-seeing and house … [Read more...]
Chocolate Mint Graham Cracker Crunch
Chocolate Mint Graham Cracker Crunch is such an easy recipe to make and serves a crowd. It's a no-fail candy recipe perfect for holidays! You know that Saltine Toffee stuff that everyone goes nuts over at Christmas? This Chocolate Mint Graham Cracker Crunch is similar to that, … [Read more...]
Chocolate Mint Mousse Pie
Chocolate crust, creamy chocolate mousse and mint cream topping all come together to make this beautiful Chocolate Mint Mousse Pie! I've mentioned before that I'm not really a "pie person." I'd rather have cake any day. But every year we have a Praise and Pie night at church and … [Read more...]
Peppermint Fluff
This easy, five minute Peppermint Fluff recipe is perfect for Christmas parties. It's sweet, creamy and perfect with chocolate crackers or cookies! In December, when the schedule starts filling up with Christmas parties, gift exchanges, work parties and class Christmas … [Read more...]
Peppermint Wonton Kisses
I was flipping through an old edition of Taste of Home magazine and came across a page I had dog-eared. It was full of easy Christmas cookie recipes that are perfect for gifts, cookie exchanges or parties. That's where I saw the recipe for Easy Turtle Cookies that I posted last … [Read more...]
Easy Turtle Cookies
Just like their candy namesake, these Easy Turtle Cookies combine pecans, gooey caramel and chocolate to make a delicious treat that's perfect for cookie exchanges. Last week, I told my husband I should be churning out the holiday related content because that's what I'm all … [Read more...]
Easy Peppermint Fudge
This Easy Peppermint Fudge is smooth, not too minty and doesn't require a candy thermometer to make! It's sure to be a new holiday favorite! Of all the Christmas goodies that fill our tables around the holidays, fudge is probably my least favorite. I realize that it may be … [Read more...]
Turkey Leg Treats: easy Thanksgiving dessert
A fun twist on the classic Rice Krispies treat, these Turkey Leg Treats are a fun Thanksgiving dessert for kids and adults alike! Have you started pinning Thanksgiving ideas on Pinterest yet? About half of my feed has shifted to Christmas, so I figured it was time to get started … [Read more...]
Chocolate Mint Chip Cookies
A rich chocolate cookie bursting with mint, these Chocolate Mint Chip Cookies will be the star of any dessert tray. Just add milk! I like to bake. I also like to eat. I LOVE to eat chocolate chip cookies. A batch of freshly baked cookies does not last long around our house. … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Dump Cake: easy fall dessert
Putting the name aside, Pumpkin Dump Cake is a delicious twist on pumpkin pie that's perfect for fall! It's a cake on top of a pumpkin pie without the hassle of a pie crust! I wrote this post WAY back when on Day 88 of 365. Since then, I've made it a few times, and this year I … [Read more...]
Slime Monster Cupcakes
Add some ooze to your Halloween table this year with easy Slime Monster Cupcakes! They are slime-filled for a delicious gooey bite! I created Slime Monster Cupcakes for two reasons: first, I want to beef up my holiday content now that I've re-branded to simple and seasonal. The … [Read more...]
Patriotic Cake Roll
This red, white and blue Patriotic Cake Roll is filled and frosted with a sweet, creamy filling and is perfect for 4th of July or Memorial Day picnics! OK. I'll be the first to admit this is a less-than-stellar cake roll. This was my first time attempting a cake roll of any … [Read more...]