DESSERT

Caramel Macchiato Frosting

Caramel Macchiato Frosting made with International Delight coffee creamer is the perfect frosting recipe for fall. Simple, easy & delicious dessert recipe

My morning coffee is something I go to bed looking forward to. The first thing I do in the morning is head downstairs to fill my mug. It’s not only how I wake up & get going for the day but I often find my inspiration during that first cup of jo. Something about those hot sips of strong coffee long before the sun comes up really gets my creativity flowing & I feel ready to tackle my day head on.

While I was sipping my coffee with Caramel Macchiato creamer from International Delight the other morning I was brainstorming on ideas for yet another birthday celebration in this house. You see – the oldest in the house & the youngest have birthdays exactly a week apart from each other. So the first part of August is a busy time for us. Fortunately my morning coffee gave me more than a pick-me-up that day. I was inspired to use that wonderful caramel macchiato flavor to create a delicious frosting that I would use for the birthday cake I was ready to make.

Let me tell you – it was a HUGE HIT! The delicious hints of caramel macchiato flavor in this frosting were the perfect compliment to the cake. It definitely was a great way to get more creative in the birthday cake making – all starting with my morning cup of coffee. We ended up having a wonderful birthday celebration full of food, laughter & family time. I love it when something as dear to me as my morning coffee can continue on through my day & be a part of something as special as a birthday celebration.

So when do you find your inspiration?

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Caramel Macchiato Frosting

Ingredients

8 tbsp 1 stick butter - room temperature
4 cups confectioners sugar
1/3 cup International Delight Caramel Macchiato Creamer

Instructions

In a mixer with a paddle attachment cream butter until light & fluffy
Add in confectioners sugar & beat slowly
Once mixture looks moist but crumbly add in creamer & beat until fluffy again - if you want it a little softer add additional creamer 1-2 tsp at a time
Store in refrigerator for up to 1 week

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Bacon Caramel Kettle Corn

By Kleinworth & Co 3 Comments

If you love kettle corn & unique popcorn recipes then this Bacon Caramel Kettle Corn is perfect for you. This makes a caramel popcorn recipe AMAZING.

Popcorn recipes

Do you love caramel popcorn? How about kettle corn? Me too – so much so that I had a hard time deciding which I would use for my latest popcorn recipe when planning our family movie time. So I decided to mix the two & add a little extra special too.

You see – I love to pick up a variety of flavors of Pop Secret when I’m at Walmart doing my weekly shopping. We try to have some sort of family time during the week & if it’s a movie, then it always involves popcorn.

Before my son got a job we would have family movie night on the weekends. Now he works until quite late on the weekend & so we have had to shift our movie time to week day afternoons. Which is fine with me – I just have to break away from the studio earlier. I usually grumble about having way too much to do but I’m always so happy once I’m finally sitting with my family & finding a little breather in my week.

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Seems that the older my kids get the harder it is to get time with all 5 of us together. So I really cherish these times when we can make some goodies, gather around & enjoy each other’s company for a little while.

What’s your favorite thing to make for movie night?

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Bacon Caramel Kettle Corn

Ingredients

1 pack Pop Secret Sweet 'n Crunchy Caramel
1 pack Pop Secret Sweet 'n Crunchy Kettlecorn
1/4 cup butter
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 cup packed brown sugar
7 oz sweetened condensed milk
1/8 tsp salt
1 cup bacon crumbles

Instructions

Pop both bags of popcorn in microwave to package directions & combine in a large bowl with your bacon crumbles - set aside
Combine butter, corn syrup, brown sugar, sweetened condensed milk & salt in a saucepan
Attach a candy thermometer to the side- don't let the tip touch the bottom of the pan- but make sure it's well within the liquid.
Heat over medium-high -stirring constantly until mixture boils
Once it boils reduce heat to medium & continue stirring until thermometer reaches 220 degrees
Remove from heat, carefully remove your thermometer & drizzle mixture over the popcorn
Fold with a spatula to coat the popcorn & bacon with caramel
Enjoy immediately - the bacon should not be left out at room temperature for very long. This is best enjoyed at the time of preparation.

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Bacon Banana Split

By Kleinworth & Co 2 Comments

This Bacon Banana Split is the most over the top banana split dessert ever! One of my favorite bacon recipes because of it’s salty sweet combo, it’s delicious

Bacon month continues & this has got to be my all time favorite way to take my bacon in the oven & turn it into something so delicious that I can’t get enough! I wanted this to really be an over the top banana split for adults. So I chose to pass on things like rainbow sprinkles & traditional banana split flavors. Instead, I chose to use butter pecan & salted caramel ice cream along with a rich vanilla bean. Then I topped it with homemade dulce de leche – whipped cream & of course I still had to have my cherry with all those bacon crumbles.

All that salty & sweet come together like nothing ever before. Even my hubs (who claims to be anti “sweet with meat”) was LOVING this creation. I’m not sure why he doesn’t like things like syrup touching his bacon or sausage during breakfast. But this is somehow quite different for him because he was having a hard time sharing with me. I however happen to love mixing bacon with sweet & savory dishes – so stay tuned for more fabulous bacon recipes to come this month. I have a few that I CAN’T WAIT to share with you!!!

But for now- check out this crazy, over the top banana split that I know you will LOVE!

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Bacon Banana Split

Ingredients

2-3 bananas per boat depending on the size of each boat
1 scoop each ice cream flavor - butter pecan vanilla bean & salted caramel
2 tbsp salted peanuts
2 tbsp dulce de leche
Whipped cream
3 tbsp bacon crumbles
1 cherry

Instructions

Peel bananas & slice them lengthwise - place in boat
Top with ice cream, followed by dulce de leche, then peanuts, whipped cream, bacon & cherry
ENJOY!!

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Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

By Kleinworth & Co 3 Comments

Need an easy no-bake dessert to wow your crowd? This homemade Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream is so easy & beyond delicious! Perfect for mint chocolate lovers everywhere!

I know we are nearing the end of frozen treat season. At least here in North Idaho anyway. By the end of the month, our highs typically don’t even reach 80 degrees anymore.

It’s sort of sad because I have to stop sharing all these delicious frozen desserts with you all. But at the same time, I’m excited because I have SO MANY fall recipes headed your way. But before we get to that- you have to make this Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream.

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Blackberry Lemon Oreo Parfait

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I love a simple dessert recipe! This Blackberry Lemon Oreo Parfait – is the perfect easy dessert recipe to brings the big smiles. Just 3 ingredients & a couple minutes is all it takes.

My family loves blackberry jam. Like- can’t get enough LOVE it! So I’m always getting ideas from them on what we should use it on. It’s not good enough with breakfast. They want it at lunch & dessert too. If they could find a way to add it to dinner, I’m sure that would be happening. So when they came up with this idea to use it in a parfait with lemon flavored Oreo cookies I knew we were in for something yummy.

Lemon & blackberry are so great together! Add to that a recipe as simple & easy as this & I’m all in. You know how I love things that the kids can make on their own. It’s great to find them in the kitchen making some sort of tasty treat that I can enjoy. They can be so imaginative & I love seeing their kitchen creativity come out.

So if you are looking for a quick & easy dessert idea, you definitely have to give these a try. It’s effortless, quick & delicious.

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Blackberry Lemon Oreo Parfait

Ingredients

per 8oz glass
4 Lemon filled Oreo cookies
4 ounces vanilla pudding
you can either make your own with the mix & milk or use the ready made packs
4 tbsp homemade blackberry jam

Instructions

Crumble 2 Oreo cookies in the bottom of the glass
Add 2 tbsp jam on top of the cookies
Top with all 4 ounces of pudding
Crumble 2 more cookies
Spoon on remaining jam
Enjoy

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Cannoli Pancakes

By Kleinworth & Co 8 Comments

If you love a good Cannoli, then you will love these easy Cannoli Pancakes! Deliciously decadent but easy breakfast idea to bring big smiles!

So the other day I had some Cannoli filling left over from some other recipes I was working on. I started thinking of ways I could use it – I certainly couldn’t let it go to waste.

Then it hit me. One thing I do almost as good as dessert is an over the top breakfast idea.

Probably because I firmly believe that a breakfast that can rival the best dessert is a great way to start the day. That’s when I decided that the cannoli filling would be fabulous in Cannoli pancakes. I was sooooo right!

Oh boy. The hubs was sure happy that he was home on the day I made these. Usually he’s missing when it comes to deciding who’s going to get to eat some of the things I make.

The kids luck out most of the time. But on this day – he & I split this stack of delicious pancakes. I was in heaven. He looked at me & said “it’s a good thing I usually miss recipes like these around here”.

That’s probably true – because we would make certain things a lot more frequently if he were able to try them. 🙂 But in this case – these are the perfect easy breakfast recipe to make for the most special of guests & definitely for special occasions or holidays. I can’t wait to make them again.

What special occasion would you make these for?

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Cannoli Pancakes

Ingredients

Pancakes

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp granulated sugar
3-1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp salt
1 eggs
1-1/4 cups 2% milk
3 tbsp butter melted
1/4 cup mini chocolate chips

Cannoli Filling

2 cups ricotta cheese
3 tbsp whipped topping
½ cup confectioners sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
¼ cup mini chocolate chips
*additional confectioners sugar for dusting
*chocolate syrup for garnish

Instructions

Pancakes

Combine all ingredients in large bowl
Whisk until combined
Heat your griddle to approx 350 degrees
Ladle batter into rounds & cook until bubbles start to form on the surface - flip
Cook second side until golden brown
Remove & create filling

Filling

Whisk ricotta in a large bowl until smooth - or pulse in a food processor to make the process a little faster. It should be creamy - not gritty.
Add in confectioners sugar & vanilla & whisk until combined
Fold in whipped topping & chocolate chips

Assemble

layer cannoli filling between pancakes & top with a large scoop of filling on top
Dust with confectioners sugar & drizzle with chocolate syrup
Enjoy

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Peanut Butter Milkshake

By Kleinworth & Co 4 Comments

This over the top Peanut Butter Milkshake is a peanut butter lovers dream. Thick, creamy & packed full of peanut butter makes this a perfect easy dessert.

It’s peanut butter bash time & this month we are pairing with ice cream!! Whooohoooo! So of course I had to create an awesome Peanut Butter Milkshake!! Oh my word I packed this so full of peanut butter – it was DELICIOUS!

My family loves it when it’s time to create for peanut butter bash because they all go bonkers for peanut butter. I love it because it’s full of protein & just a tablespoon will keep me feeling full for what seems like forever. So when we add it to a big ol’ over the top, decadent milkshake like this – WOW it’s GOOD! The hubs & I split the first half of this & had to bring the kids in the polish off the rest. It was filling & completely satisfying that’s for sure.

You absolutely HAVE TO make this – it’s INCREDIBLE!

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Peanut Butter Milkshake

Ingredients

3 large scoops vanilla bean ice cream
2 heaping tbsp creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup milk
peanuts chocolate jimmies, chocolate syrup & cherry or garnish - opt

Instructions

Combine ice cream, milk & peanut butter in blender
Blend on high until smooth & creamy
Add a little drizzle of chocolate syrup in serving glass
Pour milkshake in glass
Top with peanuts, chocolate jimmies & a cherry
Enjoy!

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Monster Cookie Bars

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If you are looking for more yummy bar recipes then these Monster Cookie Bars are perfect. Peanut butter & oats come together into an easy cookie bar recipe that is absolutely delicious!

I have been wanting to make monster cookies for what seems like forever. Every time I see another recipe for them I get inspired & then somehow it never seems to happen.

Probably because sometimes cookies can take a while to make. Letting certain ingredients sit out to come to room temperature, waiting for each batch to bake before the next can go in.

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Cookies & Cream Ice Cream

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Easy to make homemade Cookies & Cream Ice Cream is an Oreo lover’s dream. Rich & creamy ice cream packed full of Oreo cookies is a tasty & yet simple dessert.

WOW, remember last week when I shared my cookies & cream pudding pops?

Even after enjoying those my craving for cookies & cream did not go away. I think I was on a mission from the start & I should have just begun with the ice cream. Because that is where we ended up anyhow. This Cookies & Cream Ice Cream is amazing!

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Dark Chocolate Blueberry Brownies

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #DiscoverBrookside #CollectiveBias

Perfectly moist & fudgy brownies packed full of dark chocolate covered blueberries, covered in cream cheese frosting & topped with a delicious blueberry & cranberry almond chocolate bar. These Dark Chocolate Blueberry Brownies are another one of my yummy bar recipes that are sure to wow the crowd.

If you are looking for a great dessert idea to bring to your next backyard bbq – I have just the thing.

Have you seen the chocolate covered fruits & chocolate bars by Brookside chocolates (sold exclusively at Target)? They are one of my favorite snacks. I pick some up every time I am in Target. They work great for adding on top of an evening treat, mixing in a morning granola recipe or just as a midafternoon snack.

I have been wanting to use them in more recipes, so I created these incredibly delicious Dark Chocolate Blueberry Brownies. Let me show you just how easy it is to make these!

First take your brownie ingredients & mix in a medium size bowl.

Then transfer to your prepared baking pan.

Then take your dark chocolate blueberries & sprinkle them on top.

Bake, remove & allow to cool completely on wire rack. In the meantime you can whip up your frosting.

Once the brownies are cool, spread your frosting on top in a nice even layer.

Keep chilled until ready to serve. When serving, remove brownies by pulling up & out with overhanging parchment. Then cut your squares.

Then take this gorgeous chocolate bar & break into squares. Top on each brownie. Done!

See, I told you it was easy & I promise that everyone will love them!

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Dark Chocolate Blueberry Brownies

Ingredients

Brownies

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 cup applesauce
1/3 cup egg substitute
2 Tbsp. canola oil
2 squares 1 oz. each semi sweet baking chocolate, melted
1 tsp. vanilla
1 bag Brookside Chocolates- dark chocolate blueberry
1 Brookside Chocolate bar - Blueberry & Cranberry Almond

Frosting

8 oz cream cheese - softened
1/2 cup butter - softened
1-1/3 cup confectioners sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
pinch of salt

Instructions

Brownies

Heat oven to 350°F.
Spray 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
Stir together flour, sugar, brown sugar, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt until well mixed.
Stir in applesauce, egg substitute, canola oil, melted baking chocolate and vanilla just until well mixed; careful not to over stir.
Spread brownie mixture into prepared pan.
Sprinkle with dark chocolate covered blueberries
Bake 20 to 24 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
Do not over bake.

Frosting

Combine cream cheese & butter in mixer bowl & beat on high until blended & airy
Add vanilla, salt & confectioners sugar
Beat until well combined
Immediately spread on top of your cooled brownies

Cut & top with chocolate squares

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Cookies & Cream Pudding Pops

By Kleinworth & Co 2 Comments

These Cookies & Cream Pudding Pops are a great easy dessert recipe that is positively delicious! If you love traditional cookies cream, these are the treat for you.

For the longest time I have been craving traditional cookies & cream ice cream. The hubs & I were talking about our favorite things we remember about our childhood & he brought up cookies & cream. I remember when it first came on the market – it was huge. Everyone was obsessed & it was SO GOOD. I remember enjoying some with my friends & being super stoked if we found a nearly whole Oreo in our scoop. It was a big deal & just thinking back on those fond memories really had me wanting some. So since I didn’t have exactly what I needed at the time to make ice cream & I didn’t want to run out to the store- I improvised with these pops.

These are really so simple to make & it’s amazing how frozen pudding can taste just like ice cream. The creaminess & the Oreos will make cookies & cream lovers swoon. YUM!

These are definitley the perfect way to end my day. I hope that my kids can look back one day & have fond memories of enjoying a little cookies & cream with us.

You really have to give these a try!

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Cookies & Cream Pudding Pops

Ingredients

1 box vanilla pudding mix
3 cups cold milk
1/2 of an 8oz tub whipped topping
1-2 Oreo cookies per pop mold
Popsicle sticks

Instructions

In a large bowl combine pudding mix & milk- whisk until fully combined
Fold in whip topping & stir until smooth
Break 1-2 Oreo cookies into each pop mold
Fill each mold with pudding mixture
Add sticks
Freeze 8-10 hours, preferably overnight

I originally shared this over at Bloom Designs Online.

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Almond Joy Sorbet

By Kleinworth & Co 7 Comments

Looking for more easy dessert recipes? This delicious no-churn Almond Joy Sorbet is just the thing to wow your crowd. Coconut, almonds, chocolate make this one amazing dessert.

I am obsessed with coconut. All things coconut. It’s sort of become a joke around here because the whole family knows that if they see something that taste like coconut, made with coconut or even smells like coconut – it’s mine. No exceptions. I can’t get enough. So when I created this Almond Joy Sorbet to share over with my dear friend Desiree – I was swooning just as soon as I was able to wrap up shooting & enjoy some.

This sorbet, no-churn & dairy free. (except the mini chocolate chips) Just 3 ingredients & a blender is all you need to get this started – then you add your 3 mix-ins. Can’t go wrong with a dessert that comes together that easy & tastes oh so good.

If you are a coconut lover like I am, you absolutely must try this sorbet. You will fall in love!

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Almond Joy Sorbet

Author: Gina Kleinworth

Ingredients
2 cans 13.5 oz each coconut milk
12 ounces cream of coconut
1-1/2 cups water
1/4 cup toasted coconut
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup mini-chocolate chips

Instructions
Combine coconut milk & cream of coconut in blender & blend on high until smooth- about 1 minute
Add in water & pulse to combine
Transfer to freezer safe container, cover & place in freezer for about 2 hours
After a couple hours in the freezer it should be thick enough to mix in your remaining ingredients
Remove cover & slowly fold in your almonds, coconut & chocolate chips being careful to not let it all sink to the bottom
Cover & return to freezer to finish setting for at least 6 hours or overnight

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Sugar Cookie Strawberry Pies + Behind the Scenes Tip

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This post is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group® and Wet-Nap®, but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #ConquerTheMess

These Sugar Cookie Strawberry Pies are the perfect alternative to a traditional homemade strawberry pie. Sugar cookie cup, strawberries & drizzled with glaze, then topped with whipped cream make a delectable treat. Psst… I’m also sharing a few behind the scenes pics on how I clean up after a messy shoot like this.

Look at these. Little mini strawberry pies made with sugar cookie cups. So good.

Putting together yummy treats like these can be really messy though. I’m constantly touching the food to position it just right. In this case the whipped cream kept sliding off the tops of the strawberries. I adjusted it more times than I can count before I decided to just let it be.

This is the aftermath of drizzling all that strawberry glaze on top of each one. It’s a STICKY MESS! I usually keep a wet washcloth near by for wiping my hands & cleaning up spills & things like this. I don’t want to have to keep running down the hall to wash my hands every time I touch the food.

But now I have a much better solution! Did you know that these Wet-Nap® Cleansing Wipes are perfect for this sort of thing? (I picked them up at Walmart) I can have the package right there in the studio with me all the time. It has an easy open/close top to keep them perfectly moist for whenever I need one. I sooooo love that they have just enough cleaner in them so my hands aren’t sticky before I pick up my camera again for the next shot. I can tell you – I would be lost without these!

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These are positively delicious & worth all the mess they made so I could share them with you all here today.

You are going to want to make these with all those wonderful summer strawberries available right now!

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Sugar Cookie Strawberry Pies

Ingredients
Sugar Cookie Cups
3 cups all-purpose flour spooned in & leveled- not scooped
1 tsp baking powder
1 cup butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 tsp vanilla extract
Strawberry Glaze
1 cup water
1 cup granulated sugar
4 tbsp cornstarch
1 box strawberry jell-o powder
2 lbs strawberries - washed & hulled
whipped topping

Instructions
Bake cookie cups
In a small bowl whisk together flour & baking powder - set aside
In mixer bowl beat butter until soft
Add sugar & mix well
Add egg- mix again
Add vanilla
Add flour & mix until dough begins to clump together
Roll dough into a ball & wrap with plastic wrap- refrigerate 1 hour
Once dough has chilled, preheat oven to 350 degrees
Pull off pieces of dough & roll into balls- then press into the wells of your muffin tin pan making the cup shape
Bake 12-15 minutes & allow to cool in pan before removing
To remove you can slide a butter knife along the side- they should pop right out
Prepare glaze
Combine water, sugar & cornstarch in small saucepan & bring to a boil, whisking constantly until mixture is less white-more clear (you will notice it getting thicker & will be hazy)
Remove from heat & whisk in jell-o powder
Allow to cool for approx 5-10 minutes while you assemble your "pies"
(don't wait too long, it will solidify as it cools)
Assemble
Add your prepared strawberries to the tops of cooled cookie cups
Drizzle with semi-cooled glaze
Top with whipped cream

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Caramel Macchiato Poke Cake

By Kleinworth & Co 9 Comments

This Caramel Macchiato Poke Cake is an easy dessert idea you will love. Light & fluffy white cake, added caramel macchiato iced coffee soaked in & topped with whipped cream & drizzled with caramel -scrumptious.

Friends – I have recently become addicted to poke cake. Yep- it had been a really long time since I made one, until about a month ago. I found my old recipe & fell in love all over again. Oh my word. So since they are so easy to make I have made a few more since that time. But I finally created one that I couldn’t wait to share with you all.

I decided to take a little bit of my Caramel Macchiato iced coffee to use as the drizzle & boy was I happy about that.

It turned out INCREDIBLE. I so love caramel macchiato iced coffee. I typically just enjoy a glass when I’m on the go in the busy part of my day for a quick pick-me-up. But you know how I love to incorporate coffee into all sorts of other things & this was perfect.

So now in the few moments between dinner & jumping back into chores & work & everything else in the evenings I can have a a moment with a piece of cake. It certainly makes that part of the day something to look forward to.

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Caramel Macchiato Poke Cake

Ingredients
1 box white cake mix + ingredients it calls for eggs, oil, water
1 tbsp caramel coffee syrup
1/2 cup Caramel Macchiato Iced Coffee
8 ounce tub whip topping - thawed
1/4 cup caramel sauce

Instructions
Prepare cake batter to package directions & stir in 1 tbsp caramel coffee syrup
Bake in 9x13 pan to package directions
Remove from oven & immediately use a thin wooden dowel or chop stick to poke holes in the cake (about 2" apart)
(some like to use the handle of a wooden spoon but I prefer something thinner than that.)
Drizzle iced coffee over the top of the cake & place in refrigerator to chill
Once cake is cold top with whip topping in a smooth even layer
Drizzle with caramel sauce & enjoy

What flavor iced coffee would you use in a poke cake??

So, if you are looking for a a delicious treat that you can prep in just a couple minutes, you will want to give these a try!!

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Oreo Banana Cream Pie

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Oreo Banana Cream Pie is a great no-bake pie recipe. Oreo cookie crust, bananas, pudding, whip topping & toasted coconut in a super easy & tasty dessert.

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White Cornmeal Shortbread Bars

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White Cornmeal Shortbread Bars are another yummy bar recipe that you are sure to love. Buttery shortbread topped with sparkling sugar is absolutely scrumptious.

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I love making shortbread. All that rich butter flavor in a bar or cookie just makes my day. It’s a favorite of the family too. Which is why it’s a “go-to” recipe when I am preparing things like a nice brunch for us all. I like to make a wide variety of yummy bar recipes & create a nice spread for everyone to pick & choose their desserts along with maybe some tea sandwiches & a few beverage options. One thing about my shortbread recipe that you don’t often see – cornmeal. You won’t believe how wonderful the flavor is with that simple ingredient.

White Cornmeal Shortbread Bars

We like to have our brunch on a Saturday typically so that we can have the rest of the weekend to enjoy the leftovers. This keeps prep for meals later that day & on Sunday to a minimum & that sure makes me happy. When I spend less time in the kitchen on the weekends & it actually feels more like a weekend – instead of a working one.

What’s your favorite brunch recipe?

What could you make for brunch that you could incorporate cornmeal into?

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White Cornmeal Shortbread Bars

Ingredients
1-1/2 sticks butter 3/4 cup room temperature
3/4 cup confectioners sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup finely ground white cornmeal
1/4 tsp salt
2 tbsp sparkling sugar

Instructions
Preheat oven to 325 degrees
Line 8x8 baking pan with parchment - set aside
In mixer bowl, combine butter, confectioners sugar & vanilla & beat until light & creamy
Add flour, cornmeal & salt & mix on low until dough forms moist clumps
Spread into prepared pan- flatten into a smooth, even layer
Score the dough with a knife all the way through the bars before baking
Sprinkle with sparkling sugar
Bake 35-40 minutes or until dry & golden
Immediately cut again along your score marks when removing from oven
Allow to cool completely in the pan before removing & serving

For other Yummy Bar Recipes that I made for brunch….take a look at these.

Salted Caramel Butter Bars

Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

Blackberry Crumb Bars

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Monkey Pudding Pops

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Cool & refreshing Monkey Pudding Pops are packed full of peanut butter, chocolate chips & frozen banana pudding. The perfect kid friendly dessert.

Do you like pairing the flavors of peanut butter & banana? How about adding a little chocolate to that mix? Yeah- it’s pretty good, I have to admit. So I was super excited when I found out that this month for our monthly Peanut Butter Bash the pairing would be banana with our favorite peanut butter flavor. YAY! I had about a zillion recipe ideas come to mind but with the heat settling in for the long haul, I had to go with these super tasty pops.

I mean- who wouldn’t love banana pudding pops swirled with peanut butter & chocolate chips. My kids devoured these in a few moments. Serve, smile, done! That quick! They are already begging me to make them again. I guess I better get working on it as they are the perfect treat for these hot summer days.

So how long would these last in your house?

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Monkey Pudding Pops

Ingredients
1 box banana pudding
3 cups cold milk
1/2 of an 8oz tub frozen whipped topping
1 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

Instructions
Combine milk & pudding mix in a large bowl & whisk to combine
Fold in whip topping until fully mixed & blended throughout
Spoon in 1 tsp of peanut butter into each Popsicle mold
Add a sprinkle of mini chocolate chips
Fill in remainder with pudding mixture
Add Popsicle stick & swirl around to mix before placing in the freezer
Freeze 6-8 hours but preferably overnight before serving

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Easy Patriotic Parfait

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Quick & easy no-bake desserts are everyone’s summer favorite, Like this Easy Patriotic Parfait. It’s perfect for your 4th of July celebrations. It takes just a couple ingredients, minimal prep time & yet still brings BIG smiles! I haven’t met anyone who turned one down.

Looking for a quick & easy treat you can whip up for 4th of July? This super simple patriotic parfait is perfect. Sometimes it’s the easiest things that bring the biggest smiles. I know that my kids get just as much joy from being able to help me make fun little goodies like these as they do actually eating them. That’s the best part – the kids can help with these because there isn’t anything complicated about them at all. I don’t have to watch every step or measure out anything exact. It’s as easy as layer it in & enjoy.

I already know that it’s going to be sweltering come the 4th. So why not make our recipes simple, quick & easy, right?! So this year while we are finally able to enjoy the holiday altogether as a family (for the first time in 20 years) we will whip up a few of these after we grill some INCREDIBLE dinner dishes. I can’t wait! I know the kids are excited because while they usually get to be my recipe testers after I capture a few pics, this time the hubs was the one who ate these pretty little patriotic treats. I’m really looking forward to having some with the kids.

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Easy Patriotic Parfait

Ingredients
1 box instant vanilla pudding
2 cups milk
1 sleeve graham crackers
1 cup Red White & Blue M&M's

Instructions
Prepare pudding by whisking milk & contents of pudding box together in a medium size bowl
Once fully mixed allow to sit for approx 2 minutes while you work on your graham crackers.
Place a few M&M's in the bottom of you serving glasses
Add in 1/2 crumbled graham cracker
Top with a layer of 2-3 tbsp prepared pudding
Add another layer of crumbled graham crackers & then pudding again
Sprinkle with more M&M's
Serve immediately. If you need to make ahead & chill in the refrigerator for a couple hours- add just the top M&M's at time of serving as the colors will bleed off in the refrigerator

So what are your plans for the 4th? Big or small- you have to include these parfaits!

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Blueberry Cheesecake Pops

By Kleinworth & Co

These Blueberry Cheesecake Pops are the perfect easy frozen dessert. Delicious cheesecake flavored frozen yogurt swirled with homemade blueberry jam & graham crackers is positively SCRUMPTIOUS.

Are you needing something a cold & refreshing? I thought so. I know that when we lived in the Nevada desert, cool treats were a MUST every single day. I started making them homemade after we realized we were having them all the time (read: multiple times a day) & it was getting expensive. Then after having to continuously buy bigger clothes from all that eating, I started making them a little lighter too. Which is where all the frozen yogurt recipes come in to play. Frozen yogurt is slightly better for you than ice cream, right? At least that’s what I tell myself & the family so I feel less guilt. These blueberry cheesecake pops taste every bit as indulgent as something you would buy in the store.

You will definitely want to enjoy these out by the pool or while putting your feet up after a long day of gardening. If you love blueberries & cheesecake these will be your new favorite dessert. Everyone here is begging for me to make some more.

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Blueberry Cheesecake Pops

Author: Gina Kleinworth

Ingredients
1 16 ounce container vanilla yogurt
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 pkt cheesecake pudding mix just the powder- do not prepare the pudding
1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup milk
1-2 graham crackers
1/2 cup blueberry jam

Instructions
Combine yogurt, vanilla, pudding mix powder, sweetened condensed milk & milk in mixer bowl
Beat on medium until fully combined - should be fairly thick once mixed
Crumble graham crackers into the bottom of your popsicle molds
Spoon in your cheesecake frozen yogurt mixture to about half full
Add in a small spoonful of jam
Swirl the jam into the yogurt slightly with a skewer or thin object
Fill remaining molds with more cheesecake yogurt mix
Add your sticks & freeze overnight

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Coconut Mocha Pops

By Kleinworth & Co

These Coconut Mocha Pops are made with delicious iced coffee, mini chocolate chips, coconut & slivered almonds. They make for a quick dessert idea & a great way to cool down.

I have mentioned before that after so many years of living in the desert, I have become a master at coming up with quick & easy ways to cool down on the hottest days. Because I like treats my ideas usually involve something yummy too. If it’s cold, refreshing & tastes absolutely delicious – then it’s something that we end up making all the time. Huge bonus if it happens to involve just a couple ingredients & very little time to make.

Last month I shared with you my favorite way to kick start my day with my Iced Coffee Protein Shake. Now my new favorite way to end my day is with one of these Coconut Mocha Pops. In the mornings while I’m preparing my protein shake I can take a couple minutes to prep the pops in the molds. Pop them in the freezer & I have a tasty cool treat to share with the hubs after dinner.

You see -each evening after the dinner clean up we head out to the front porch to sit & talk about our day. It’s a way to set aside a few moments for just us, away from the noise of the kids wrapping up the evening cleaning. It’s really hard to relax & have a conversation when there are multiple vacuums going along with trash, dishes & all the other activity. So a few moments outside with a treat is a great way to relax. Do you have little times to connect at the end of your day?

What would you add to your iced coffee pops??

So, if you are looking for a a delicious treat that you can prep in just a couple minutes, you will want to give these a try!!

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Coconut Mocha Pops

Ingredients
2 cups International Delight Iced Coffee - Mocha Flavor
1/4 cup sweetened coconut
1/4 cup mini-chocolate chips
1/4 cup slivered almonds

Instructions
Sprinkle almonds, chocolate chips & coconut in the bottom of each popsicle mold
Add in iced coffee & place your sticks
Freeze for several hours to firm
Enjoy!

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Candied Disney Popcorn

By Kleinworth & Co

This Candied Disney Popcorn is just like the tasty treat you get at the park. Added Mickey shaped sprinkles make this Disney recipe even more fun for all.

Growing up in the town right next door to Disneyland made it was sort of like my second home. We would go there for dinner, random “hey let’s go to Disneyland right now” & for just about every school event & so on.

All my life it was part of my everyday. I could watch the fireworks from my house. It was sort of magical existence as a kid knowing that it was just right there & I could visit just about any time I wanted.

So now that we live so very far away from there, I’m finding myself trying to make all the fun recipes that I remember growing up. One of which is this Candied Disney Popcorn.

Do you remember the candied popcorn there? Have you ever tried it? It’s a favorite – something I would get every time I went, even if I was just there the day before.

So, of course, I had to make some when I was asked to join in on this Month of Disney event hosted by the awesome Rachel from R & R Workshop. What a fabulous theme!

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Candied Disney Popcorn

Ingredients
1/4 cup Disney sprinkles
1 bag microwave popcorn - popped
1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
1 box any flavor you wish 3 oz Jello mix
5-10 drops food color depending on what flavor you choose

Instructions
Preheat oven to 200 degrees
Line a large baking sheet with parchment & set aside
Pop popcorn & transfer to a large bowl - set aside
In a small saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk & jello packet
Heat over medium until it starts to boil
Allow to lightly boil about 1 minute - stirring constantly
Remove & immediately pour over prepared popcorn
Stir & fold to mix & coat the popcorn
Transfer to prepared baking sheet spreading out as best as you can
Sprinkle with your Disney sprinkles
Bake 20-30 minutes - stir about half way through
Remove & let cool
Break apart & enjoy
Store in a paper bag - not an airtight container to keep from getting soggy

Peanut Butter Seven Layer Bars : Yummy Bar Recipes

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Yummy Bar Recipes are the name of the game! Are you ready for more? These super yummy Peanut Butter Seven Layer Bars are the perfect blend of peanut butter & coconut in a bar – made just for the peanut butter bash.

I am always looking for a recipe challenge. So when the AWESOME Rebecca asked me to join in on the Peanut Butter Bash monthly challenge – I was all in. I love working with peanut butter & even better to try new ingredients along with it. So when the word was out that the secret ingredient for June would be coconut – I was stoked. I love coconut & will find an excuse to add it to many many things. You name it, drinks, main dishes, sides & desserts – coconut is my thing all the time. This go around I made these Peanut Butter Seven Layer Bars to add to my Yummy Bar Recipes list & they are SOOOOOOO GOOD. Can you pass up a seven layer bar? I know I can’t.

These are typically made with butterscotch or white chocolate in this house. So making the swap to peanut butter chips was a great change. Then adding the Rolos on there for not only added chocolate but the caramel too. DIVINE!!! These may be our new favorite way to enjoy seven layer bars. The hub looked at me worried as he tried one on his way out the door for work (yes for breakfast) & he says “I’m going to be 700 lbs if you don’t change what you blog about!” Sorry babe – it’s what I love to do best!

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Peanut Butter Seven Layer Bars : Yummy Bar Recipes

Ingredients
3/4 cup of graham cracker crumbs
1/4 C melted butter
2/3 of a 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 C semi sweet chocolate chips
1/2 C peanut butter chips
2- Rolo candies
1 C sweetened shredded coconut

Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Place graham crackers into food processor -Grind them up into crumbs
Add melted butter -Stir it in with a fork
Line an 8x8 pan with parchment
Pour the crumbs & press flat into the bottom of it.
Sprinkle on semi sweet chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, Rolo candies & coconut.
Add can of sweetened condensed milk as evenly as possible over the top
Bake 25-30 minutes or until it is bubbly and the edges are golden brown.
Remove from oven & cool the bars completely then cut and serve.
Enjoy!

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Peppermint Cake Mix Brownies : Yummy Bar Recipes

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It’s potluck season, which means Yummy Bar Recipes are the name of the game. These Peppermint Cake Mix Brownies are another one of my Yummy Bar Recipes that are also an easy dessert. Just 4 ingredients & you have a delicious treat that you can bring to any party. But you better make a double batch because with just 16 brownies in this recipe, they will be gone in a flash.

Have you ever been craving a brownie so bad that you actually head to the kitchen to make some? Then when you get there you find that you not only don’t have a mix on hand, but that you are also out of cocoa so you can’t even make them from scratch. Yeah – sadly, this happens to me often. I seem to go through certain ingredients & they do make their way on to the grocery list. But somehow don’t make their way into my cart.

One thing I always have on hand though is cake mix. Since it’s great for adding to other recipes beyond making a cake, I have a lot of them. So in doing a little research I found that by changing the measurements of the ingredients you add to a mix, you can actually make brownies with it. WhoooHoooo! Did you know that? I was pretty excited to learn this & had to give it a try myself. These wonderfully delicious brownies were the result.

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Peppermint Cake Mix Brownies : Yummy Bar Recipes

Ingredients
1 box chocolate fudge cake mix
1/3 cup vegetable oil
2 eggs
1 cup mini Peppermint Patties

Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Line 9" square pan with parchment & set aside
Combine cake mix, oil & eggs in mixer bowl & stir at a low speed until fully combined & smooth
Transfer batter into prepared pan & press into an even flat layer
Top with peppermint patties & press in slightly
Bake 25-30 minutes or until toothpick test comes out clean
Cool completely on wire rack before cutting & serving

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Classic Vanilla Frozen Yogurt

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This Classic Vanilla Frozen Yogurt is so incredibly simple to make. With just 5 ingredients & a few minutes prep you have yourself a light & cool dessert. It’s my absolute favorite summertime recipe that I make multiple times a week.

There’s something about a classic vanilla. Whether it be cake or ice cream or in this frozen yogurt. I love a good vanilla every now & again. It goes great with everything – I like to keep it on hand almost all summer long.

When I realized that we were enjoying cool treats nearly every night through the hot months I started tweaking our favorite homemade recipes to make them lighter & better for us. Don’t get me wrong. I can really go over the top when it comes to a dessert. Did you see my Ultimate Ice Cream Float? Yeah – I can really do it up- unfortunately my waistline can’t handle all that so frequently. So for everyday I like to keep it simple. Which is why this Classic Vanilla Frozen Yogurt is a favorite.

It’s so easy – no churn… with just 5 minutes of prep – it’s ready to enjoy in about 4 hours.

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Classic Vanilla Frozen Yogurt

Ingredients
1 container 16 oz low fat vanilla yogurt
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 pkt low fat french vanilla pudding mix
1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup low fat milk

Instructions
Combine all ingredients in mixing bowl & beat until well combined.
Transfer to air tight container & freeze at least 4 hours to firm up.

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Iced Coffee Protein Shake

By Kleinworth & Co 5 Comments

Looking for a few moments to yourself? With the rush of life it can be hard to carve out just 10 minutes of peace each day. But today I’m sharing with you one of my favorite ways to start my day with just 10 minutes before the rest of the house awakens. I make this Iced Coffee Protein Shake, made with delicious mocha iced coffee, frozen bananas & protein powder. A great way to start the day.

Moments to myself won’t happen unless I make them happen, which is why I love the simplicity of this shake. I can pack in breakfast along with my morning pick-me-up. It whips together in the blender in about 30 seconds, which leave me about 9.5 minutes to have some quiet all to myself. It’s not long after that the rest of the family starts emerging from their rooms.

In the summer months when the sun is up around 4:30 – I grab my shake in my travel mug & head out to the porch to enjoy the early morning. I love the warmth of the early morning sun for a few minutes to help get me ready for my day before I head up to the studio.

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Iced Coffee Protein Shake

Ingredients
1-1/2 cups International Delight Mocha Iced Coffee
1 small frozen banana
1 scoop vanilla or chocolate protein powder

Instructions
Place all ingredients in blender & blend on high for 30 seconds
Enjoy!

How do you like your iced coffee??

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Ultimate Ice Cream Float

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With the kids nearly out of school it’s time to start thinking of some great ways to celebrate summer. Putting together an ice cream float bar makes for an really fun summer party idea. You can sure wow your crowd with this Ultimate Ice Cream Float. It’s a super easy summer treat that will be the dessert of the summer.

To put together your ice cream float bar, here are some ingredients you will need. We grabbed Dr Pepper® Cherry along with some other great added goodies like M&M’s® Plain, M&M’s® Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches, SNICKERS® Ice Cream Bars & Life Savers® Hard Candy Variety. We also added sprinkles, chocolate syrup, vanilla ice cream & cherries.

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To make your ultimate float – start by taking the SNICKERS® Ice Cream Bars & cutting them into pieces. Then place a couple of the pieces at the bottom of your glass. Then add a scoop of ice cream followed by a couple more pieces of ice cream bar. Then the final scoops of ice cream & top with the last pieces of the ice cream bar. Next pour in your Dr Pepper® Cherry to fill. Then add sprinkles, chocolate syrup, M&M’s® & cherry. YUM!!

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Ultimate Ice Cream Float

Ingredients
1 bottle Dr Pepper® Cherry
M&M's® Plain
M&M's® Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches
SNICKERS® Ice Cream Bars
Life Savers® Hard Candy Variety
sprinkles
chocolate syrup
vanilla ice cream
cherries

Instructions
Take the SNICKERS® Ice Cream Bars & cut them into pieces
Place a couple of the pieces at the bottom of your glass
Add a scoop of ice cream followed by a couple more pieces of ice cream bar
Then the final scoops of ice cream & top with the last pieces of the ice cream bar
Next pour in your Dr Pepper® Cherry to fill
Then add sprinkles, chocolate syrup, M&M's® & cherry

I’d love to hear your plans for making this summer super fun!

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Plum Clafoutis

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Plum Clafoutis is one of the easiest desserts I have ever made. It sounds like it would be complicated or difficult. But let me tell you – Cut, toss, blend, bake is all you need to do to enjoy this delicious dish! Easy recipes is where it’s at & this one definitely fits that description! You could even save time & use pre-cut frozen fruit too.

Just look how pretty it is! I love making recipes that look like you spent all day in the kitchen. But with this one it couldn’t be farther from the truth. Clafoutis is a baked French dessert of fruit, traditionally black cherries that are arranged in a buttered dish and covered with a thick flan-like batter. Since I had an abundance of plums on hand I decided to use those instead. But I can’t wait to try it with cherries later on. The clafoutis is dusted with powdered sugar and served lukewarm, sometimes with cream or my favorite ice cream. I keep trying to pass this one off as a breakfast – sort of like a coffee cake. But the family keeps assuring me that it’s definitely a dessert.

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Plum Clafoutis

Ingredients
6 plums - pitted & cut into thin slices
1/2 cup + 2 tbsp granulated sugar- divided
1 tbsp lemon juice
2 tsp vanilla extract
4 large eggs
1 cup milk
3/4 cup all-purpose flour - sifted
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/2 cup half & half
confectioners sugar for dusting
vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for serving - opt.

Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Grease shallow baking dish (9x13) with cooking spray or butter & dust with 1 tbsp granulated sugar - set aside
Prepare plums & place in a medium bowl
Add lemon juice, 1 tbsp sugar to plums & toss to coat
In a blender, combine vanilla, eggs, milk, flour, salt, half & half, remaining 1/2 cup sugar & blend on high until frothy (1 minute)
Transfer plum mix into bottom of prepared baking dish
Pour blender mixture on top - no need to stir
Bake until just set - 45-50 minutes
Let cool 15 minutes
Dust with confectioners sugar & serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream if desired

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Black Velvet Peanut Butter Parfait

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Black velvet cupcakes broken apart & layered with peanut butter whip makes a Black Velvet Peanut Butter Parfait. The combination of black velvet & peanut butter whip is positively heavenly. Plus it’s simple to make & so pretty too. Easy dessert recipes that wow the crowd.

So you like peanut butter & chocolate combined? Everyone in this house sure does. So when I had some leftover (not sure how that happened) black velvet cupcakes from another project I was working on I decided to take the cupcake idea out of the norm. You see, I also had some leftover peanut butter whip from some other recipes I was using it in & couldn’t stand to see it go to waste. So I combined the two & created heaven in a glass. It was SOOOOOO yummy!

My little helpers were sure happy to help me “dispose” of them all. They love helping me in the kitchen & the studio- it usually means they get to sample what I’m making. Unfortunately the hubs missed out on these- such a bummer that I suppose I will have to make some more for him. Awwwww – well, I suppose if I have to…….you don’t have to twist my arm on that one.

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Black Velvet Peanut Butter Parfait

Ingredients
Black Velvet Cupcakes
1 box white cake mix
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
1/3 cup vegetable oil
3 eggs
1 tablespoon unsweetened baking cocoa
Several drops Americolor Food Color - Super Black
Peanut Butter Whip
1 cup peanut butter
1 8 oz pkg cream cheese - room temperature
1 cup confectioners sugar
1 8 oz tub whip topping
Sprinkles
2 tsp chocolate jimmies

Instructions
Cupcakes
Prepare according to package directions by
Combining all ingredients in mixer bowl & beat on low 30 seconds & on high 2 full minutes
Transfer to cupcake tins lined with wrappers
Bake to instructions on box - allow to cool completely before making parfait
Prepare whip while cupcakes are cooling
Whip
Beat softened cream cheese in mixer bowl until light & fluffy
Add peanut butter & beat until combined
Slowly add in confectioners sugar & beat
Once incorporated - fold in whipped topping & then beat for about 30 seconds
Assemble
Unwrap cupcakes & pull apart into bite sized pieces & place in bottom of the glass (I added one whole cupcake in each)
Transfer your whip into a piping bag (for better control) & squeeze a layer around on top of the crumbled cupcake pieces
Top with more crumbled cupcake pieces (about 1/2 a cupcake)
Add a little dollop of peanut butter whip on top
Sprinkle with chocolate jimmies

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Reese’s Oreo Popcorn

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Not a lot of time? Do you like no-bake desserts? Yeah – me too. This Reese’s Oreo popcorn is a simple popcorn recipe idea that is packed full of YUMMY goodness. Reese’s Oreo cookies mixed in buttery salted popcorn & covered with white chocolate. Easy dessert recipes don’t get any better this time of year.

When the weather is nice the last thing I want to do is be in the kitchen all day. But I certainly don’t want to compromise the YUM factor either. This is one of our family’s favorite treats through the warm months, Reese’s Oreo Popcorn. Reese’s & Oreo coming together is already a match made in heaven. But I definitely wanted to take it a step further & make a munchy snack for outdoor movie nights. This is the PERFECT treat for that.

I love making this for a large crowd. Whether you are making a little or a lot – this comes together so quickly so it’s easy to feed the masses. It’s great when we host large BBQ’s or block parties. You could bring it to you next potluck too. Once that weather gets gorgeous & the sun is shining it seems we are always going or hosting some sort of gathering & this definitely takes the stress out of the prep that goes into that. Everyone always comes back for more & I end my day with an empty bowl. Can’t beat that.

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Reese’s Oreo Popcorn

Ingredients
8-9 cups popcorn
1-1/2 cups white chocolate chips
15 Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Oreo's - crushed
1 cup Mini Oreo's - Reese's Peanut Butter Cup flavor
4 cups mini marshmallows

Instructions
Pop your popcorn & transfer to a very large mixing bowl
In a double boiler add your white chocolate chips & heat over medium/low until melted & smooth
*Note - if you don't have a double boiler, you can fill a small saucepan half full with water &
Then rest a medium sized glass bowl on top to melt your chocolate in.
Once your chocolate is melted pour evenly over your popcorn & start folding to mix throughout
Once the popcorn is mostly coated add in all your other ingredients & mix well
Store at room temperature in a breathable container. I like to use a paper sack so that the popcorn & cookies stays crisp
Enjoy!!

Looking for more easy treat ideas? Here are some more of our favorites!

Mocha Cream Pie

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Bubble Gum Frozen Yogurt

By Kleinworth & Co 5 Comments

Love those great nostalgic ice cream flavors from your childhood but want to try a slightly healthier version? This Bubble Gum Frozen Yogurt is just the thing. Super easy to make- just mix freeze & enjoy. All the great memories from childhood come flooding back.

What was your favorite flavor ice cream growing up? Mine was bubble gum & when I think of some of my best childhood memories it always involves bubble gum ice cream. You see – when I was really little my mom worked at Baskin’ Robbins. Long after she stopped working there we would stop in to visit every so often. When we would go in the summer- we would always get a couple scoops of bubblegum ice cream.

Well-as much as I love to indulge with ice cream (probably more often than I should) – I do try to choose slightly healthier options for my treats if I can. So when it’s hot I end up making a whole lot of frozen yogurt. There’s a little less guilt involved & it’s so incredibly easy to make.

This Bubble Gum Frozen Yogurt is sooooooo good! For those few short moments I sit to enjoy some I feel like I’m 5 again.

How nice is that?

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Bubble Gum Frozen Yogurt

Ingredients
1 -32 oz container low fat vanilla yogurt
1 – pkt low fat French vanilla pudding mix
2 tsp Bubble Gum Flavoring
– if your bubblegum flavoring isn’t pink- you will also need a couple drops food coloring
1 can 14 oz sweetened condensed milk
½ cup low fat milk 2%
Gumballs for topping if desired

Instructions
Combine all ingredients except gumballs into mixer bowl & whip for approximately 60-90 seconds, or until ingredients have combined.
Transfer to airtight container & freeze several hours – or until hardened to desired consistency.
Enjoy!

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Homemade Biscoff Cookies

By Kleinworth & Co 32 Comments

Need an Easy Cookie Recipe? These Homemade Biscoff Cookies taste just like the original packed full of butter, cinnamon & spice & so simple to make too.

Do you love Biscoff cookies? They are SOOOOO good! I finally found some to share with the hubs & he fell in love. So I decided to make my own.

You see, I had the pleasure of trying Biscoff during my years right out of high school when I was globe-trotting. I was hooked then & spent a long time wishing I could find them here in the states.

But then years passed & finally, they were here & I was happy. I would pick them up on occasion when I could find them. Flash forward to a couple of months ago when the hubs had his surgery. I was the one doing the market runs.

It’s amazing what is out there that I didn’t know I could get because I am not the one that does the weekly food shopping!!! So anyhow- while I was browsing each aisle I came across my beloved Biscoff cookies. I bought a couple of packs & this time the hubs gave them a try while he was on bed rest.

He was absolutely in love. They go perfectly with morning coffee now don’t they?! He finally understood what I was so excited about & they were gone in a flash.

Sooooo I figured that since I wasn’t going to buy them in bulk I should make some of my own. After several attempts to get the spice ratios & cooking times right – I finally have the perfect Homemade Biscoff Cookie.

Here are some commonly asked questions

What is the Flavor of a Biscoff Cookie?

Biscoff cookies are a type of speculoos cookie, which is a traditional Belgian cookie. These cookies are made with spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. The result is a cookie that has a deep, rich flavor with a hint of sweetness.

How to store leftover cookies

These Biscoff cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 weeks. If you want them to last longer, you can freeze the dough or the baked cookies for up to 3 months. Just make sure to wrap them tightly in plastic wrap or freezer-safe bags to prevent them from drying out.

What does it mean to cream the butter and sugar together?

Creaming butter and sugar together is key to getting giving structure to your dough so that a cookie is light and fluffy. This is because you are incorporating air into the mix when you beat the butter.

When creaming your butter and sugar together, it is important to make sure that you start with soft butter. Add the butter and sugar to the mixing bowl and mix on medium speed for 2-3 minutes. You want to make sure that you stop when you get firm peaks. Be careful not to overmix because you will end up with an oily mix that fails to incorporate the air you need to make this recipe.

What if I do not want to make that many cookies? Can I freeze half of the dough for later?

Absolutely! Most cookie dough will freeze very well. You can expect it to have a frozen shelf life of up to three months before you will need to make another batch.

Why do I need to pack my brown sugar when measuring?

Packing your brown sugar is crucial for making consistent measurements. If you do not pack your brown sugar, you are leaving little air pockets in your measuring cup that will reduce the true amount of brown sugar you are adding to the recipe.

These pockets are never uniform, meaning that scooping without packing will add a different quantity each time. Thus, one should always pack their brown sugar when measuring – even if the recipe does not call for it.

Ingredients for Homemade Biscoff Cookies

butter – room temperature
granulated sugar
firmly packed brown sugar
vanilla extract
all-purpose flour
ground cinnamon
ground nutmeg
ground ginger
allspice
ground cloves
salt
baking soda

Should I use light or dark brown sugar?

Since I make my own brown sugar, I use light brown sugar for almost all of my recipes. But light or dark brown will work in this recipe.

You can also make your own brown sugar with my Homemade Brown Sugar recipe.

How to Make Homemade Biscoff Cookies

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In the mixer bowl, cream the butter, sugar & brown sugar together on low.
Add the vanilla extract.
Slowly add the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and allspice followed by the salt & baking soda & beat until well combined.
Roll out the dough on a smooth surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut your cookies into your desired shapes.
Use a thin spatula to transfer the cut dough to a baking sheet – placing approx 1″ apart (they will puff & spread slightly) If you have trouble rolling the dough – chill it for about 30-60 minutes & try again.
Bake in a preheated oven for 13-16 minutes.
Transfer to a wire rack to cool before serving – this is important as they will crisp & set as they cool & then you have the full Biscoff taste & experience.

Do I need to chill the dough before baking?

No, this is a no-chill recipe so you can bake the cookies right away. This is perfect for when you want fresh, warm cookies but you don’t want to wait for the dough to chill.

HOWEVER- that being said, if you have trouble rolling the dough I would recommend chilling it prior to cutting and baking.

It will really depend on the season you are making them – meaning how warm you keep your house. I have noticed that if I make these in the summer and the house is already hot before I turn on the oven OR I am making them while we have the woodstove going – then I will pop the dough in the fridge for a while before working with it.

What is the Texture of a Biscoff Cookie?

Biscoff cookies have a unique texture that is both crunchy and slightly chewy. The outside of the cookie is crisp, while the inside is soft and moist. This combination makes for a delicious cookie that is impossible to resist!

Note – the quantity will depend on the size of the cookie cutters you use. Obviously the smaller the cookies, the more you will get out of this batch of dough.

What do you mean by soft butter?

You will need to take your butter out of the fridge about an hour before you would like to bake the cookies for the butter to soften but not get too soft.

How to soften the butter to room temperature?

First

There are a couple of ways to do this. The first being that you can take the butter (& any other ingredients that need to be at room temperature) out, leave it on the counter for about 30 minutes while you prep for baking.

I usually start with all my chilled ingredients and pull everything I need out onto the counter before getting started – so I know for sure I have everything before I’m mid-way through I realize I’m out of something.

But sometimes it’s winter and that isn’t enough time to get the ingredients warmed up – OR – I’m just not that organized to plan ahead. It happens. So I have another couple of tricks.

Second

I place the butter in the microwave – wrapped in the paper. (don’t do this if it is wrapped in foil) Then I microwave for 2 seconds – flip – go another 2 seconds – flip again – and continue for 2 seconds on each side.

This is usually enough to get it perfect – sometimes stopping before if it feels soft enough. Take care when doing this method – overly softened butter from the microwave WILL ALTER the end result of the recipe. Don’t over-do it.

Third

My third method is to place the wrapped butter sticks in a zip-top bag and place it in a bowl of warm water. I do this with the eggs too. If the water isn’t too hot it can be THE PERFECT way to get “room-temperature” ingredients.

Why do the ingredients need to be at room temperature?

Room temperature ingredients help to ensure that everything blends together perfectly. You don’t want any pockets of unblended butter. You want everything evenly disbursed for the perfect texture.

When your dairy products are at room temperature, they can create an emulsion. It’s essential to have an emulsion because air gets trapped, so the baked goods expand and get fluffy as it bakes.

Use these Homemade Biscoff Cookies to make these Biscoff Cupcakes too!

Products I love when making Biscoff cookies…

This super flavorful cookie recipe is EASY and delicious – and if you’re like me, then you maybe already have some of these items on hand OR maybe you have never made copycat Biscoff cookies like these before, & you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love them. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this simple cookie recipe.

mixer
baking sheet
measuring cups
measuring spoons
spatula
fluted cookie cutter

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Homemade Biscoff Cookies

These Homemade Biscoff Cookies taste just like the original packed full of butter, cinnamon & spice & so simple to make too.

Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time16 minutes
Total Time36 minutes

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: biscoff, cookie

Servings: 24 cookies

Ingredients
1 cup butter room temperature (equal to 2 sticks)
½ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
¼ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp ground allspice
¼ tsp ground cloves
½ tsp salt
½ tsp baking soda

Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
In the mixer bowl, cream the butter, sugar & brown sugar together on low.
Add the vanilla extract.
Slowly add the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, allspice followed by the salt & baking soda & beat until well combined.
Roll out the dough on a smooth surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut your cookies into your desired shapes.
Use a thin spatula to transfer the cut dough to a baking sheet – placing approx 1" apart (they will puff & spread slightly) If you have trouble rolling the dough – chill it for about 30-60 minutes & try again.
Bake in a preheated oven for 13-16 minutes.
Transfer to a wire rack to cool before serving – this is important as they will crisp & set as they cool & then you have the full Biscoff taste & experience.

Notes
Note – the quantity will depend on the size of the cookie cutters you use. Obviously the smaller the cookies, the more you will get out of this batch of dough.

Mocha Cream Pie

By Kleinworth & Co 20 Comments

Hello all my sweet friends! The other day I was going through my stack of recipes trying to plan out what I would make for the coming week. I came across an old favorite that I knew I had to make right then & there. Does that ever happen to you? Just stumble across something you haven’t made in a while & you abandon all other plans because you remember just how tasty it is. Yep- that was me the other day. I used to make this super easy cream pie all the time – only I would add various things to it to change the flavors. This time I had a little Mocha Iced Coffee in the fridge & I thought how good it would be to make a Mocha Cream Pie. I mean – hello!! Iced coffee in a creamy pie – yes please! Plus it’s so easy that it certainly fits with my plan to bring you all super simple recipes until fall. If you love easy no-bake desserts and iced coffee – this is the pie for you.

I keep this International Delight Iced Coffee on hand almost all the time. I love having some in the afternoons when I start losing steam & all I really want to do is abandon the studio & take a nap. I love that it’s easy for me to grab some iced coffee & have a couple moments for ME before having to get back to all the hustle of the day here.