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Banana Split Bites. Banana Split Bites ~ A classic ice cream dessert gets mini for some bite size fun.

Banana Split Bites

And yes, there is actually a tiny scoop of ice cream tucked inside and underneath the whip cream of those little darlings. Banana Split Mini Bites For once I made something mini for portion control and not just for the cute factor. My little guy had some friends over the other day and of course with a mom who is a baker, the expectation is dessert will not only be good but it will be fun. Thirty Top-Rated Cake Recipes at Epicurious. A Blast From the Past. I’m just finishing up the photos for my next recipe, but since we’re entering into flowery, lovely springtime, I wanted to bring this quick and easy—and too precious for color TV—dessert idea from my archives. I first posted it back in 2007 as I was making my way through a little recipe book I used in high school, and my girls plan to make some this weekend.

I expect you to have a freezerful of these delights by 5:00 this evening. Back on the golf course, I used to have a traditional back-to-school party for my friends and me every year. One Bowl Vanilla Cupcakes For Two. Let’s face it: sometimes we all need a dessert that only makes two servings.

One Bowl Vanilla Cupcakes For Two

Sometimes we just can’t handle 12 servings. Sometimes we eat them all by ourselves. Sometimes we eat them all by ourselves in two hours. Sometimes we eat them all by ourselves in a matter of minutes. Sometimes it’s the best thing ever. FYI: I have no idea what that is like. Haven’t you always wished you could make just enough dessert for yourself? Or… just yourself? Puppy Chow Recipe. I LOVE LOVE LOVE when some of the most yummiest treats are also the most easiest to make.

Puppy Chow Recipe

Ten years ago my friend Nancy gave each woman in our small group a beautifully packaged container of Puppy Chow aka Muddy Buddies. Homemade Oreos. Fact #1: I made Oreos.

Homemade Oreos

I didn’t think it was possible, either. Fact #2: They tasted just like the real ones.. on crack. No Bake Peanut Butter and Chocolate Bars. Churro Tots. Happy Wednesday, beautiful people.Factoid for you: Getting my car serviced stresses me.To deal, I totally made Churro Tots.

Churro Tots

Throw in stress eating and calls to dad, and it some how made everything okay. I encourage it! Last week I went to a cookbook release party at Border Grill and they had churros…in tot form! Mingmakescupcakes.yolasite.com. Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Muffins. Copycat Candy Recipes.

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Copycat Candy Recipes

Download » "Copycat Candy Recipes" is your backstage pass to famous brand-name candies! You've grown up eating these classic brand name candies, now you can recreate them at home. These Copycat Candy Recipes are sure to be just as good as the originals - if not better!! All recipes come from Instructables.com, are written by expert candy copycats, and contain pictures for each step, so you can start making your own professional candy at home! Instructables is the most popular project-sharing community on the Internet. Sarah James Editor, Food & LivingInstructables.com. Rose Cookie Tutorial. These sweet little Rose Cookies are so fun and easy to do, and I am so excited to finally be sharing the recipe with you!

Rose Cookie Tutorial

I used my favorite Sugar Cookie recipe but with some adjustments. Amanda's Amazing Sugar Cookies 1-½ cup Butter (I Use Unsalted)2 cups Sugar3 whole Eggs4 teaspoons Vanilla Extract2 teaspoons Almond Extract4 cups All-purpose Flour1 teaspoon Salt1 teaspoon Baking Powder1/4 teaspoon Baking Soda In a mixer, beat butter and sugar until well combined, about 2 minutes. Add in 3 eggs one at a time and mix until combined.

Add in vanilla and almond extract; mix until combined. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, salt, and baking powder, and baking soda. Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze & Healthy Food For Living. I’m not exaggerating when I write that I have been thinking about making these cinnamon rolls for five months.

Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze & Healthy Food For Living

After posting my Sweet Potato Pecan Cinnamon Rolls last November, I started brainstorming other varieties and carrot cake immediately came to mind. I waited all of these months to make these cinnamon rolls because for some reason I associate carrot cake with Spring. Is it the bunnies? Easter? I’m not sure what the connection is, but I stuck to my guns and held off until now to create these Carrot Cake Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze. Indisputably a healthier recipe than that of most cinnamon rolls, this one calls for whole wheat pastry flour, applesauce, and a low amount of sugar. I know the directions list looks a bit intimidating, but I assure you none of the steps are too difficult. .

… rolling the dough up nice & snug and nestling the cut pieces into a cake pan. It’s so rewarding to peek at the rolls an hour later and behold them in their puffed-up risen glory.