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~Apple Pie Fries! When it comes to desserts, it just doesn’t get much better in life than a nice slice of good old, all-American Apple Pie!

~Apple Pie Fries!

Unless of course you can grab that Apple Pie and take it wherever you’d like to go. ~Perfectly flaky, pretty little, sweet sticks of portable Apple Pie! And this Pie is in ‘French Fry’ form…another all American favorite snack delight! These “Fries” are not only super delicious, but how cute are they with their easy-to-eat, adorable presentation, and sweet sugary “salt”?! Sweet Apple Pie Filling is the glue that lovingly holds the two flaky layers of Pie Crust together, all baked into tons of perfectly puffed, ”Fries” of happiness! Kids and kid’s at heart will just love this fun and easy way to enjoy Apple Pie! What you’ll need for 25-30 Apple Pie Fries: 1 Package of Pillsbury Refrigerated pie Crust (2 ct.) Approx. 1.5 cups of Apple Pie Filling 1 Egg Sparkle Sugar for sprinkling..a.k.a.

Caramel Sauce and/or Ice Cream for dipping A food processor..optional! Directions: Baked Oatmeal Snack Bars. If you’re in need of portable whole grains, these are perfect.

Baked Oatmeal Snack Bars

They are the flavor of good nutrition! Baked Oatmeal Snack BarsIngredients1.5 cups rolled oats1/2 cup chopped walnuts [or any nuts you like]1/2 cup dried fruit (any you like – raisins, cranberries, dates, figs)1/4 cup seeds (any you like – sunflower, pumpkin, flax, sesame)1 tsp cinnamon1 tsp kosher salt1.25 cups skim milk1 egg1 tsp vanillaMethod:Preheat oven to 350*Mix dry ingredients.Mix wet ingredients.Pour wet into dry. Stir to combine.Pour into a 9×9 baking dish either coated in cooking spray or lined with parchment.Bake for 40 minutes.Cut into 9 squares.Makes 9 servings . Each bar is appx. 170 calories, 3 grams fiber and 5 grams protein. [Cut into 12 squares reduces calories to about 125 calories per square]While delicious, the only sweetness in these comes from the dried fruit.

All mixed up: Going into the oven Parchment makes lift out SO easy: So does a pizza cutter : Whole grains to go. Currently Baking {Rocher-stuffed Brownies} « Miss Renaissance. Truly (in my little world, at least), there’s hardly a better combination than chocolate and hazelnuts.

Currently Baking {Rocher-stuffed Brownies} « Miss Renaissance

It’s the perfect marriage of intense cocoa flavor & nutty sweetness. I could go on and on about this….those close to me know how intense my love for this combo really is (hence, my crazy addiction to Nutella!) This being said, let me introduce you to heaven in brownie form: the Tartine Bakery Brownie. This recipe is deep, dark, luscious, fudgy…it’s all chocolate and very little flour….nom! If you’ve been to Tartine’s brick and mortar location in San Francisco, then you know how sinfully delicious these brownies are.

The only thing better than a deliciously rich brownie or a handful of yummy Rocher is this mash-up of sorts. I used Tartine’s brownie recipe from their book (pictured above, click to see it larger), and simply “dunked” 16 Rocher into the batter before baking. No-Bake Chewy Cookies and Cream Bars. Oh how I love a treat that can be whipped up in about 15 minutes.

No-Bake Chewy Cookies and Cream Bars

My boys and their buddies couldn’t get enough of these Chewy Oreo Bars we had as an after school snack this week. Sometimes my spontaneous recipe creations turn out to be the most fun, lol! Yes you use an entire package of Oreo Cookies, but what you get in return is a marshmallow-y Oreo treat that is worth every bite Surprise the kids (and yourself) with this one, they’ll be all smiles, Enjoy!

3 whole ingredients. Break out your Cookies! Place them all in the food processor or blender and mix until ground. Like so. Melt the butter and marshmallows into a large bowl until puffed. Kevin & Amanda Secret Ingredient Christmas Cookies. These secret-ingredient cookies are insanely delicious, perfect for Christmas, and are sure to have everyone trying to guess the secret ingredient at cookie swaps!

Kevin & Amanda Secret Ingredient Christmas Cookies

:) It may be a little early to start talking about Christmas cookies, but honestly, these cookies are amazing any time of year! For me, Christmas means these cinnamon-toasted candied pecans. I love them, and I especially love the way they fill the entire house with a delicious, nutty, toasty, cinnamon-y fragrance. Put them in an hour before company comes over and your whole home will smell amazing! I love nuts (especially when they’re candied) but I can’t stand nuts in my cookies!! What happened next are these decadent, Brown Butter, Cinnamon Toasted Pecan, Oatmeal Snickerdoodles. I am so, so thrilled with how these cookies came out. They were a huge hit with my friends and neighbors. You’ve got to try these at least once. :) Put these on your cookie to-do list! Here’s how I made them. The first step is to brown the butter.