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I just had to try this Graham Cracker Toffee Bars because Al Roker from TODAY SHOW was making such a fuss about it.  They turned out as good as he said.  I am going to teach you how to make them.  I just had to try this Graham Cracker Toffee Bars because Al Roker from TODAY SHOW was making such a fuss about it.  They turned out as good as he said.  I am going to teach you how to make them. INGREDIENTS Graham crackers 1 cup butter, 2 sticks 1 cup of brown sugar 1 cup of chopped pecans INSTRUCTIONS Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Put parchment paper on a cookie sheet, then place graham crackers, so they cover the entire cookie sheet. I used 16 x 12-inch baking sheet Melt butter using medium-high heat. Add the brown sugar. Stir brown sugar into butter until melted. Bring to a slight rolling boil about one minute. Cook and stir for a minute.  Add the chopped pecans. Pour mixture over graham crackers.  Try to get a little on each graham cracker. Bak...

This bread is a sticky-sweet delight. Filled with orange and vanilla flavoring, it's definitely a sweet treat for a special brunch or dessert.  Ingredients (Serves: 6-8) 1 lb loaf, frozen white bread dough ( ex Rhodes), thawed 2 TBSP melted butter zest of 1 orange 2 TBSP white sugar FOR GLAZE 1/2 cup ( 1 stick) 1 TBSP vanilla 1 TBSP orange juice 1/2 cup brown sugar Instructions On a floured surface, roll bread dough until flat. Approx 8-10 inches long. If needed, cut corners to make a long, flat, rectangle. In a bowl, combine sugar and orange zest. Set aside. Brush melted butter on top of flatten bread dough. Then, sprinkle orange zest/sugar mixture on top of melted butter. Cut dough ( I used a pizza cutter) into smaller rectangles. You should get approx 12-15 smaller rectangles. Stack dough pieces in a 9 inch greased loaf pan,vertically. If any sugar/organge zest mixture falls, just sprinkle on top of the dough. Cover and place in a warm place to dough to rise. You want the dough ...

Pecan Pie Muffins with just 6 ingredients are the easiest sweet treat on your dessert table all holiday season long. And they’re even better the next day! Pecan Pie Muffins are one of my absolute favorite, go to recipes I used to use for clients during the holidays. Every year I’d give my clients holiday gifts or birthday gifts and one of my go to’s was this recipe. Why? Because it is the kind of recipe NO ONE would guess is so easy to make. This recipe along with others this year is sponsored by Mountain Rose Herbs. They’re a company who prides themselves on providing the best spices and herbs you’re going to buy and they care.  They’re the perfect partner for Dinner, then Dessert. They sell all your basic herbs and spices along with a long list of them you’ve never considered. I can without reservation tell you they’ve sent me the best herbs and spices I’ve ever used. INGREDIENTS: 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup flour 1/2 cup flax meal 1 cup chopped pecans 2 large eggs 3/4...

Turtle dump cake is an easy, decadent dessert that is for the serious chocolate caramel lover. Only a few easy ingredients combine in one bowl and then pour into a baking dish. So simple to prepare! Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for one of the best desserts ever.  The best part of this turtle dump cake dessert is that you only need 6 ingredients! A boxed cake mix, instant pudding, dark chocolate chips, caramel sauce (like the stuff you put on ice cream), pecans, and some milk. Super simple and you can have this in the oven in just about 10 minutes. Maybe 5 if you’re super fast 🙂  If you’re not familiar with turtle desserts (think those Turtle candies) they are just a combination of chocolate & caramel and usually with something salty. Like pretzels or in this recipe today, there are chopped pecans. It’s basically sweet & salty perfection! Ingredients 1 small box (3.4 oz) Jell-O Chocolate Instant Pudding Mix 1 1/2 cups whole milk 3/4 cup caramel sauce, divide...

This recipe will quickly become a family favorite. If you’re making it during the holidays, I suggest making more than one honeybun cake, because it will go fast! For all of my readers that hate from scratch recipes,  you’ll be pleased to know that this honey bun cake recipe is made with a box of yellow cake mix. So no worries, you will be able to make this easy moist honeybun cake without any issues! Ingredients 15 oz yellow cake mix 3/4 cup buttermilk 4 medium sized eggs 3/4 cup vegetable oil 1/3 cup butter unsalted 1 cup brown sugar 1 tbsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg Icing 2 cup powdered sugar 4 tbsp milk 1 tsp vanilla extract Instructions Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Prepare a 9X13 pan with nonstick spray. In a large bowl, combine the cake mix, oil, eggs, buttermilk and butter.  After the batter is well combine, pour half of it into your prepared pan. In another bowl, combine the brown sugar, nutmef and cinnamon. Sprinkle on top of the batter in your pan, coverin...

Ingredients Dough: 1/2 cup milk 1/2 cup water 3 Tbs vegetable oil 1/4 cup sugar 1beaten egg 1-1/2 tsp salt 2-1/4 tsp instant yeast 3-1/2 to 4 cups flour Egg Wash: 1 egg 1 Tbs milk Instructions Heat water and milk in microwave to scalding (not quite boiling) Pour into mixing bowl, and allow to cool slightly so you don’t kill the yeast. Add oil, sugar, and salt. Mix until well blended. Add in beaten egg and 2 cups of the flour, mixing well. Add in instant yeast and mix well. Allow to sit about 10 minutes uncovered. Now, start to slowly add in more flour. When dough starts to clear the sides of the bowl, allow it to mix for about 8 minutes. (or knead by hand at this point) Add a tablespoon of oil to a clean bowl, tipping to coat bottom. Place dough into bowl, flipping to coat both sides with oil. Cover with plastic wrap and allow to rest till double in bulk – about 1 hour. Remove dough and knead a few times to release bubbles. Cut the dough into 8 – 12 pieces (depending on the size you d...

Apple Dapple Cake with Caramel Glaze, where have you been all my life? Never had this delicious cake and wondering what I’m talking about? Read on to find out how to make this amazingly simple and wonderfully delicious apple cake. Oh, and don’t forget the yummy caramel glaze! Apple Dapple Cake with Caramel Glaze is an amazingly simple, moist, homemade cake filled with fresh apples and covered with an easy sweet caramel glaze! INGREDIENTS Cake Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp baking soda 1 cup pecans chopped 1 cup vegetable or coconut oil 2 cups granulated sugar 3 eggs 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 3 cups raw apples peeled and finely chopped (about 3 large apples) Caramel Glaze Ingredients 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1/4 cup heavy cream or half and half 3/4 cup butter (1-1/2 sticks) INSTRUCTIONS Cake Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Rub the bottom and sides of the cake pan with a little butter, shortening, or use baking spray. Make sure to get into the corners and...

Making banana bread without butter and eggs is super easy! This vegan banana bread with chocolate and chopped hazelnuts is one of my all-time favorites! Chocolate heaven, here I come!! Making banana bread without butter and eggs is super easy! This vegan banana bread with chocolate and chopped hazelnuts is one of my all-time favorites! INGREDIENTS For the banana bread: 3 very ripe bananas, mashed 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour 1/4 cup melted coconut oil 3 teaspoons baking powder 1/2 cup almond milk 4 tablespoons ground hazelnuts 1/4 cup brown sugar 1/4 cup maple syrup 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips For the topping: 3 oz dark chocolate, chopped 1/3 cup roughly chopped hazelnuts INSTRUCTIONS Preheat the oven to 350 °F. Combine all ingredients in a large bowl. Grease a loaf pan with vegan margarine or coconut oil. Pour the batter into your prepared loaf pan. Bake for 40 minutes. Let the banana bread cool off. Melt the chocolate either in the microwave or on the stovetop. Pour it on top of the...

If you’re making your sweetheart a homemade dinner for Valentine’s Day, these cheesy heart-shaped bread sticks will make it a special meal indeed! They are made from simple French bread dough, rolled by hand into long ropes, coated with pungent Italian cheese, and baked until crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. This bread requires two risings before the hearts are shaped, so make sure to give yourself enough time to get your CHEESY Heart-shaped Bread Sticks complete in time for your love on Valentine’s day. CHEESY Heart-shaped Bread Sticks Makes 20 2 1/2 cups very warm water 2 packages active dry yeast 1 teaspoon sugar 6 cups all-purpose white flour 1 tablespoon salt 1 cup grated Italian 3 Cheese Mix (or fresh Parmesan) 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Directions: 1) In a large bowl, combine the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Allow it to sit until bubbly – about 5 minutes. 2)  If using a stand mixer, use a dough hook attachment. Add three cups of the flour and the salt. Mix well...

My favorite one-bowl brownie recipe topped with warm gooey marshmallows and chocolate frosting.  First, I just love brownies. I have tons of different brownie recipes on my site too. I’m thinking of sharing my favorite “brownie in a mug” recipe soon. Anyone interested? It’s our go-to treat when my husband and I want something sweet, fast, that doesn’t make a mess. Brownies are the best. Top them with marshmallows and the best creamy homemade chocolate frosting and I’m pretty much in heaven. Second, my Mississippi Mud Cake recipe totally went viral on facebook–it’s had over 9 MILLION views. Say whhhaa?! Obviously you all love the chocolate/marshmallow combo as much as I do, so it’s high time I shared these insanely delicious Mississippi Mud Brownies! These little beauties are really simple. They start with a super easy, one-bowl brownie recipe. That’s right–mix all the ingredients in just one bowl. My favorite one-bowl brownie recipe topped with warm gooey marshmallows and chocolate...

One of my all time most favorite dips! BROWNIE BATTER Dip??!! YES, you heard that right and its just as good as it sounds! It is Egg-Free, creamy heaven! Its wonderful to dip a variety of things in it, pretzels, nilla wafers, graham crackers, even fruit!  Ingredients 1 package, 8 oz, cream cheese, softened 1 8 oz tube of cool whip 1 box of ghiradelli brownie mix, about 18 oz 2 tbsp whole milk 1 C mini chocolate chips, divided 1 disposable piping bag Instructions Using a standing mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add in the cool whip until smooth Add in the brownie mix and milk. Mix until smooth and fold in 1/2 C chocolate chips Scoop the brownie batter into the disposable piping bag Cut the tip off and pipe it into a serving dish Serve immediately or wrap the bowl in saran wrap and store in the fridge up to one day ahead. Enjoy! Recipe Source: myincrediblerecipes.com

Cassava, also known as manioc, Brazilian arrowroot, tapioca and often referred to as yucca (though they’re not really the same), is a starchy tuberous root of a tree that grows abundantly in the tropical regions of Asia, Africa and South America. It is in fact a staple much like corn and rice in certain countries. This is what a cassava looks like. You can find these already frozen and grated at many Asian stores so it’s very accessible now.  And certainly in the Philippines, you can find the tree all over the place. With a soft and spongy texture, flavored with coconut and condensed milk and then topped with a creamy vanilla custard sauce – your taste buds will dance with joy with each bite of this favorite Filipino delicacy. Ingredients Butter for greasing the pan 1 lb grated Cassava (if frozen, thaw first) 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed Milk 1 14 oz can Coconut Milk 2 large Eggs 1/4 – 1/8 teaspoon ground Cardamom (optional but highly recommended  For the Custard Topping...

Magic Cake – one simple thin batter, bake it and voila! You end up with a 3 layer cake, magic cake. Magic Cake – one simple thin batter, bake it and voila! You end up with a 3 layer cake, magic cake. Ingredients 4 eggs at room temperature 3/4 cup sugar 8 tbsp butter unsalted and melted 1 tsp vanilla extract 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 cups milk lukewarm * powdered sugar for dusting cake Instructions Preheat oven to 325 F degrees. Grease a 8 inch x 8 inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper so that it's easier to get the cake out. Separate the eggs and beat the egg yolks with the sugar until light and fluffy. Add butter and vanilla extract and continue beating for another minute or two after which you can add the flour and mix it in until fully incorporated. Slowly start adding the milk and beat until everything is well mixed together. Add the egg whites to a mixer and mix until stiff peaks form. Add the egg whites to the cake batter and gently fold them in. Another variatio...

The name describes this dessert perfectly. It is heavenly… and dangerous. For your thighs, that is. It’s one of those desserts you can’t. stop. eating…… So don’t say I didn’t warn you!  😉 INGREDIENTS 1 (15.35 ounce) package Double-Stuffed Oreo cookies 1/2 cup butter, melted 2 packages (3.9 ounce, each) Instant Chocolate pudding mix 3 1/4 cups cold milk 2 (8 ounce) containers Cool Whip 1 (8 ounce) block Cream cheese, softened 1 cup powdered sugar INSTRUCTIONS Take a large zip-lock bag and place all the Oreo cookies inside. Seal bag shut and place on counter. Using a rolling pin, crush the cookies until they are small chunks/crumbs. You want them to still be chunky and small, but not fine crumbs. Set aside half of the cookie crumbs for the topping. Pour the other half of cookie crumbs into a 9×13 baking pan. Pour the melted butter over the crumbs and mix well to combine. Once combined, press into the pan to form a crust. In a bowl, whisk together the 2 pudding mixes and milk. Cover ...

Moist chocolate cake with a molten peanut butter center bakes up in a microwaved mug in just one minute! Today I’m sharing the perfect treat for those days when you’re craving a little something sweet but there’s nary a cookie or cupcake or piece of candy in the house. Did you know that at any given moment, you are just a few short minutes away from straight-up, legitimate CAKE?! It’s true. As long as you’re stocked with a few pantry basics like flour and sugar, and as long as you can rustle up a bit of milk and butter, you can whip up a fresh, decadent, piping-hot dessert for one (or more!) in about the same amount of time it would take to scoop a bowl of ice cream. Moist chocolate cake with a molten peanut butter center bakes up in a microwaved mug in just one minute! Ingredients 1/4 cup all-purpose flour 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder 2 tablespoons sugar 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 cup milk, at room temperature 2 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled 1/4 teaspoon pure van...