Desserts

I wanted s’mores one evening and I didn’t want to build a fire. This is one of my now favorite recipes. It takes a little more time but it’s not messy and great for little kids. Don’t have to worry about cleaning their hands, might have to clean around their mouth though, if you have […]

Hockey pucks are a new twist on two classic American treats: peanut butter cups and Oreos®! These take just a few minutes to make and are true crowd pleasers. Make them for your next gathering and watch them fly off the plate! Ingredients: 16 chocolate sandwich cookies (such as Oreo®) 16 chocolate-covered peanut butter cups

The perfect peanut butter ice cream! Mix with peanut butter cups for an extra yummy treat. No eggs and no cooking required! Ingredients: 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk 1 ¼ cups whole milk ½ cup peanut butter (no sweetener added) ¼ cup white sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

A sweet filling perfect for summer. Definitely invest in a cherry pitter for this one! Ingredients: 2 (15 ounce) packages double crust ready-to-use pie crust 2 pounds sour cherries, pitted 1 cup white sugar 2 tablespoons white sugar 3 ½ tablespoons cornstarch 1 tablespoon butter ¼ teaspoon almond extract Directions: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F

Learn how to make popsicles flavored with fruit-flavored Jell-O and KoolAid — these are a real kid-pleaser! Ingredients: 1 (3 ounce) package fruit flavored Jell-O® mix 1 unsweetened, flavored soft drink mix package 1 cup white sugar 2 cups boiling water 2 cups cold water Directions: Dissolve flavored gelatin, unsweetened flavored drink mix powder, and

The next time you need something amazing to contribute to a bake sale, or maybe just a last-minute birthday party, try this simple lemon bars recipe. Ingredients: 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour ⅓ cup powdered sugar ¾ cup butter, softened 1 ½ cups white sugar 3 eggs ¼ cup lemon juice 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour ⅓ cup

This pudding whips up in no time in your microwave… great for when you’re craving a quick chocolate fix! Stir in some chopped bananas before chilling for a nutrition boost. Ingredients: ½ cup white sugar ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3 tablespoons cornstarch 2 cups milk 2 teaspoons vanilla extract Directions: In a microwave-safe bowl,

The best no-bake chocolate cookies. They’re not dry and gritty. It’s the best! Ingredients: 1 ¾ cups white sugar ½ cup milk ½ cup margarine (such as Country Crock®) ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder 3 cups quick-cooking oats ½ cup creamy peanut butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Directions: Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Bring

These are so simple to make that my 3-year-old daughter did most of the work. Make sure not to roll the pastry too thin, and don’t put too much jam in. Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup shortening 3 teaspoons white sugar 1 teaspoon salt ½ cup water 1 cup jam Directions: Mix flour,

Cherry pie filling is lovingly sandwiched between 2 layers of crunchy oaty goodness. Substitute apple pie filling and sprinkle a little extra cinnamon over the top if you like. Ingredients: 1 cup rolled oats 1 cup all-purpose flour ¾ cup brown sugar ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ cup butter 1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie