Avalanche Cookies

Ingredients 16 ounces white (vanilla) chocolate bark 2/3 cup creamy peanut butter 2-1/2 cups crispy rice cereal 1 cup mini marshmallows 1/2 cup dry roasted peanuts Mini chocolate chips (optional) Instructions Line two baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Melt the white chocolate and peanut butter together, using a double boiler or inContinue reading “Avalanche Cookies”

Funfetti Cake Batter Dip

Ingredients 1 box (15.25 ounces) Funfetti cake mix 1 tub (8 ounces) Cool Whip, thawed 3 containers (about 1-1/2 cups total) prepared sugar-free vanilla pudding Sprinkles, for garnish Instructions Pour the cake mix into a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for about 30 seconds. Stir the cake mix, and return to the microwave forContinue reading “Funfetti Cake Batter Dip”

Frozen S’mores

Ingredients 14 full graham cracker sheets, broken in half and divided 2 packages (3.9 ounces each) instant chocolate pudding mix 3 cups milk 1 tub (8 ounces) Cool Whip, thawed and divided 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 1 jar (7.5 ounces) marshmallow fluff Instructions Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, allowing some toContinue reading “Frozen S’mores”

Banana Bread Pudding²

Ingredients 1 box (15.25 ounces) spice cake mix 4 large eggs, divided 3 overripe bananas, mashed 5 cups milk, divided 2 tablespoons butter 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 packages (3.4 ounces each) instant banana cream pudding mix Whipped topping Nilla wafers, for garnish Instructions Preheat oven to 350 degreesContinue reading “Banana Bread Pudding²”

Booty Dip

Ingredients 1 block (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened 1 jar (7.5 ounces) Marshmallow Fluff 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1/2 tub (4 ounces) Cool Whip, thawed 1 cup (plus 2 tablespoons) mini chocolate chips Animal or graham crackers (for dipping) Instructions In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, Marshmallow Fluff and brown sugar, mixing well.Continue reading “Booty Dip”

Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes

Ingredients 1-3/4 cups (about 12 full sheets) graham cracker crumbs 3/4 cups granulated sugar, divided 3/4 cup brown sugar, divided 6 tablespoons salted butter 1 can (15 ounces) pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix) 3 large eggs 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon  1/2 teaspoon nutmeg 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon ground gloves 1/4 teaspoons salt 3Continue reading “Mini Pumpkin Cheesecakes”

Caramel Apple Cider Doughnut Cake

Ingredients 1 box (15.25 ounces) yellow cake mix 1 cup caramel apple cider (NOT apple juice) 1/2 cup applesauce 3 large eggs, at room temperature 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon brown sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 cup butter melted Cinnamon sugar (store-bought or combine 1/4 cup sugar with 2 tablespoons cinnamon) Caramel sundae syrupContinue reading “Caramel Apple Cider Doughnut Cake”

Scotcheroos

Ingredients 1 cup light corn syrup 1 cup sugar 1 cup peanut butter 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips 1 cup butterscotch chips Instructions Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and set aside. In a large saucepan, combine corn syrup and sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until sugar dissolves and mixture beginsContinue reading “Scotcheroos”

Haystack Cookies

Ingredients 1 bag (12 ounces) milk chocolate chips 1 bag (12 ounces) butterscotch chips 1 bag (12 ounces) chow mein noodles 1/2 cup dry-roasted peanuts Instructions In a large mixing bowl, combine the chow mein noodles and peanuts. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat. Place the milk chocolate chipsContinue reading “Haystack Cookies”

Sourdough Pop-Tarts

Ingredients 1 cup + 1 teaspoon flour 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold ½ teaspoon fine sea salt 2 tablespoons sugar ½ cup (125 grams) sourdough discard 1 teaspoon white vinegar 1/2 cup blueberry preserves (or your favorite flavor) 1 egg, lightly beaten (egg wash) ½ cup powdered sugar 2 teaspoons water Sprinkles, if desired Instructions In a medium-sized mixing bowl, whisk the flour, sugar and salt.  Using a cheese grater, grate theContinue reading “Sourdough Pop-Tarts”