Healthy Truffles

Description I love this recipe, it’s way healthier than regular truffles and the delicious combo of peanut butter and chocolate is a total winner! Ingredients ½ cup smooth peanut butter ¼ cup cocoa powder ¼ cup honey ¼ cup coconut oil 1 teaspoon butter (Optional) 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste ¼ cup unsweetened coconut flakes, … Read more

Laura’s “Thin Mint” Brownies

Description This is an easy, delicious desert that tastes just like the famous Girl Scout cookies! Ingredients 1 (18.25 ounce) package brownie mix (such as Betty Crocker®) ⅔ cup vegetable oil ¼ cup water 2 eggs 20 chocolate mint layer candies (such as Andes®), or more as needed, unwrapped Prep Time: 10 mins Cook Time: … Read more

Pineapple Dream Pie

Description Quick and simple dessert that tastes even better the next day or even from the freezer. Ingredients 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened ¼ cup white sugar 1 ½ cups frozen whipped topping, thawed 1 cup chopped pecans 1 (8 ounce) can crushed pineapple, well drained 1 (9 inch) prepared graham cracker crust Instructions … Read more

Old-Time Penny Candy Buttons

Description While using royal icing, I saw how it peeled off parchment paper just like the candy buttons from the 1950’s. This inspired me to give candy buttons a try. As a child it was a good buy for a penny, and quantity was important. Ingredients 2 12×16 pieces of parchment paper 2 cups confectioners’ … Read more

Apple Bread Pudding

Description Baked apples in sweet, soft bread is a sweet snack for fall. You can leave the skin on the apples for more color. Ingredients 1 (14 ounce) wide loaf French bread, crust removed and bread cut into 2×1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons butter 2 apples – peeled, quartered, cored, sliced crosswise into 1/4-inch thick pieces … Read more

Amazing Chocolate Beet Cake

Description No one will know you put beets in this chocolate cake. It is amazing, dense, and fudgy. Kids love it, too. You will make this time and time again. It freezes great, too! Ingredients 1 (15 ounce) can sliced beets, drained with 1/2 cup liquid reserved 1 ½ cups white sugar 3 eggs ½ cup … Read more

Chewy Watermelon Rind Candy

Description Instead of throwing away those watermelon rinds, turn them into a sweet treat with sugar, mint, and sweet basil. If you like, you can roll the dehydrated candy pieces in coarse sugar. Eat immediately or store in the freezer for up to 1 year. Ingredients 1 watermelon rind, peeled 4 cups water 4 cups … Read more

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Monster Cookie Bars

Description My children and my husband love these monster cookie bars! Ingredients 1 cup white sugar 1 cup brown sugar ½ cup butter 1 ½ cups peanut butter 3 eggs 4 ½ cups rolled oats 2 teaspoons baking soda 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 ½ cups semisweet chocolate chips 1 ½ cups candy-coated milk chocolate pieces (such as M&M’s®) … Read more

No-Bake Power Bites

Description Delicious and filling snacks my friend Danielle told me about. I cannot get enough of these! Nothing processed and jam-packed with nutrition. I took these on a 5-hour flight and they kept me satisfied. Also my mom is on a no-processed-food cancer diet and these are a life-saver for the days she doesn’t feel … Read more

Easy Chewy Ginger Cookies

Description These soft ginger cookies are a favorite of ours around the holidays. Ingredients 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour 4 teaspoons ground ginger 2 teaspoons baking powder 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon ¼ teaspoon salt 1 ½ cups butter, softened 2 cups white sugar 2 eggs ½ cup molasses ¾ cup white sugar Instructions Preheat oven to 350 … Read more