DESSERT

Peanut Butter Overload Pancakes

Oh you all. I am so excited to share this Peanut Butter Overload Pancakes breakfast recipe with you. I was REALLY wanting to make some incredible peanut butter recipes. Must have been craving the protein with some sugar or something. I just really wanted some sweet peanut butter something.

Then it hit me – Peanut Butter Overload Pancakes. You see – I had that peanut butter whip from the brownies I shared a little bit ago. I knew there were 101 ways I could use that whip.

Peanut Butter Pancake Recipe

Since I was really wanting to find an excuse to make some more, these pancakes were the perfect thing. These are a peanut butter lovers dream. Peanut butter pancakes & peanut butter whip spread in-between. Like a peanut butter sandwich cookie. You HAVE TO make these Peanut Butter Overload Pancakes!

I can’t even tell you just how incredibly yummy these are!!! The hubs was super sad that I made these when he wasn’t home. The kids polished them off in a matter of moments.

They all hovered around the studio just waiting for me to finish photographing them. Then they hustled on down to the kitchen to get their plates.

stack of peanut butter pancakes

I have a little peanut butter whip left over – I may or may not have eaten it straight out of the container with a spoon.

Don’t judge! Make some & I promise you will do the same.

Pro Tip – try this peanut butter whip on cookies, cakes and so much more!

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Peanut Butter Overload Pancakes

Ingredients

Pancakes

1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1-1/4 cup milk
1 egg
2 tbsp canola oil
2-1/2 tbsp granulated sugar

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

Garnish - salted peanuts

Instructions

Pancakes

In a large bowl mix peanut butter, sugar & oil - whisk to smooth
Add in egg & milk - whisk
Add flour, baking powder & salt
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 whip & assemble

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 the pancakes adding a layer of whip in-between each

Garnish with a few salted peanuts if desired

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Nutter Butter Fudge

By Kleinworth & Co 11 Comments

You all- I was so bad the other day. I made fudge. But not just any fudge. I wanted white chocolate & peanut butter. Sometimes an idea will pop into my head & I can’t shake it until I finally make whatever it is & get it our of my system. I don’t typically make fudge mid year. I usually make it around the holidays & this year I even made some at Easter. It was my mom’s “thing” which has now turned into my step-dad’s thing. But she never made white chocolate fudge. So that has become the one thing I have added to the fudge recipe list. This Nutter Butter Fudge is your favorite white chocolate fudge & packed full of crushed Nutter Butter Cookies. It’s peanut butter & white chocolate heaven if you ask me.

Oh my heavens. You have to make this!!! It’s phenomenal. I just love love love peanut butter cookies like Nutter Butter (sometimes with my morning coffee…shhhh, don’t tell anyone) & adding them to a nice thick piece of fudge just makes my heart go pitter-patter!!

What’s your favorite fudge combo?

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Nutter Butter Fudge

Ingredients

8 tbsp 1 stick butter
4 cups white chocolate chips
1 cup sweetened condensed milk
1- 7 oz container marshmallow creme
20 Nutter Butter cookies - crushed + 4 additional for topping

Instructions

Line 8x8" pan with parchment & spritz with cooking spray
In a medium saucepan heat butter until fully melted
Add sweetened condensed milk
Then add in white chocolate chips & cook until fully melted
Add in marshmallow creme & remove from heat
Fold in crushed cookies
Spread in pan into an even layer
Top with remaining crushed cookies
Refrigerate 1-2 hours to firm before cutting

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Oreo Cake Mix Donuts

By Kleinworth & Co 23 Comments

Oreo Cake Mix Donuts, Moist & light milk chocolate donuts made simply from cake mix & topped with a cream glaze & crumbled Oreo Cookies. Great Breakfast!

I love having donuts with my coffee on the weekends. Unfortunately it doesn’t happen all that often. Which I suppose is good for me but I still want them.

We have a pretty good donut shop here close to the house. The problem is they are usually cleaned out pretty quickly. So unless I can convince the hubs to get out the door & pick some up as soon as we get up at 5 – it’s slim pickin’s once we get there.

But when I do get there on time I always pick the Oreo-topped chocolate donuts. So since I can’t always get over there I decided to make my own Oreo Cake Mix Donuts & you know what?? They were SO GOOD!

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Simple Blackberry Cobbler

By Kleinworth & Co 26 Comments

This Simple Blackberry Cobbler couldn’t be any easier to make. With just 3 ingredients & 1 hour & you have this simple & quick dessert recipe that all will love.

If you’re looking for a delicious and easy dessert to make, look no further than this simple blackberry cobbler. This recipe is perfect for bakers of all levels, and it’s sure to please crowds of all sizes.

Best of all, it takes just minutes to put together! So what are you waiting for? Start baking!

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Yesterday I promised you that I would dedicate these warm months ahead to taking things back to simple. I know that I don’t want to spend a whole lot of time in the kitchen or working on prep for anything when it’s warm & gorgeous outside.

We have spent so much time working on our yard & house that I want to be out enjoying it. But I want to enjoy it while having a delicious treat after a long day. So I whipped up this Simple Blackberry Cobbler with just 3 ingredients I always have on hand – popped it in the oven for about an hour & we had an amazing dessert.

The kids were loving it because they absolutely freak over blackberries. I’m loving it because it’s easy, quick & oh so yummy. What could be better??

3-ingredient cobbler

I’m definitely in full “simple” mode. It’s like once the temps got high enough that I pulled out the flip flops & lost the sweatshirt – I wanted things to get less complicated.

I mentioned that I have so many things on my list for the house this summer. Literally, have projects to last until fall. So with all that time spent doing that (which I love because I love making my house more personal for us) I have less & less time to be making treats. But I still want them – I just have to be more creative & make them more streamlined.

Here are some commonly asked questions

Do I have to thaw the berries first?

Yes- please thaw them and pat them dry before continuing with the recipe. Frozen berries tend to cook out a lot more moisture – so the cobbler may be soggier when using frozen vs fresh.

How to store leftover cobbler

I like to cover the dish and keep it in the refrigerator. Since this recipe is best when warm, just serve in a microwave-safe bowl or plate and microwave for 1-2 minutes or until hot.

Can I use another flavor of cake mix?

Yes, absolutely, that will work just fine. I have used white, yellow, and even chocolate when I didn’t have a box of vanilla.

Can this be made with canned fruit?

I have not tried it with canned berries, like a pie filling. But I have made this with canned peaches (drained) and that turned out fantastic.

Ingredients for Blackberry Cobbler

blackberries – thawed and patted dry
french vanilla cake mix
clear soda

Tips for finding the best blackberries

buy local whenever possible – this will give you the best/freshest berries
look for black or dark purple all the way to the top. If there is pink or lighter color at the top – the berries aren’t quite ripe yet
visit a pick your own berry farm – these make for a great family experience. The kids love it.
shop the farmers market – the next best thing to pick your own, still local and fresh – with all the work cut out for you
if you live in a place where blackberry bushes are in abundance (Pacific Northwest) I strongly recommend stopping by the corner fruit stand and picking up a flat of berries.

What to serve with a blackberry cobbler?

Because we typically serve this cobbler at a potluck – we usually like to pair it with all our favorite grilling dishes. Anything we would serve at a backyard bbq is the perfect main or side dish to this cobbler. Here are some of our favorites…

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This classic southern dessert recipe is SUPER EASY and delicious – and if you’re like me this time of year, then you maybe already have some of these items on hand OR maybe you have never made a homemade cobbler before, & you might be a bit nervous – but you’re going to love it. I have made a list below of the things I absolutely can’t live without when it comes to making this dessert recipe. (you can also SHOP MY FAVORITES in my store)

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Simple Blackberry Cobbler

This Simple Blackberry Cobbler couldn't be any easier to make. With just 3 ingredients & 1 hour & you have this simple & quick dessert recipe that all will love.

Prep Time5

Cook Time1

Total Time1 5

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: 3-ingredient, blackberry, cobbler

Servings:

Ingredients

24 ounces frozen blackberries thawed and patted dry
1 box french vanilla cake mix
16 ounces clear soda such as Sprite or 7-up

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Lightly spray a 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
Spread the blackberries in an even layer over the bottom of the prepared dish.
Add the dry cake mix over the top of the berries.
Slowly pour the soda over the top of the cake mix making sure you moisten nearly all of the dry mix. This will give you your crust.
DO NOT STIR – if you stir you will have a top more like a cake- not a crust.
Bake for 45-60 minutes. Watch closely after the 45 min mark – allow it to brown on top but every oven is different and you don't want it to burn on top. If you want it really brown you can broil the top for a couple of minutes.
Remove & allow to cool slightly before serving. We prefer ours with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on top.

Dark Chocolate and Almond Dump Cake

By Kleinworth & Co 6 Comments

Oh my word! The other day I finally decided to whip up a dark chocolate and almond dump cake. It had been a good long while since we have had any cake in the house & by golly, it was time!

I added a few extra toppings to what was calling me at the time & wham…. here we have Dark Chocolate and Almond Dump Cake. It was then I realized that I had never shared this recipe with you. If you have never made a dump cake before then you are in for a treat.

I mean just 3 simple ingredients & whatever toppings & mix in’s you choose & you are rockin’ & rollin’. After just a few bites I decided that I was really liking the sheer ease in which this cake came together & I knew I had to snap a few pics to share here.

I was happily satisfied with how I was able to knock out my chocolate cake craving too. So it’s my mission this summer to scale things back, break down recipes & simplify things.

I plan on giving you the easiest & most simple versions of my favorite summer recipes – from here until labor day!! Are you ready??!

Commonly Asked Questions

Storage

This is my go-to when I’ve got a chocolate craving. All you chocolate lovers out there need a quick fix on hand and this is it! Refrigerator To store the Dump Cake in the refrigerator, cover the cake with plastic wrap or store it in an airtight container. The cake will stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Freezer You can freeze the Dump Cake for up to 3 months. Allow the cake to cool to room temperature, then wrap it tightly in plastic wrap or aluminum foil. Store the wrapped cake in an airtight container or freezer-safe plastic bag.

Do I need to prepare the cake mix and pudding mix before adding them to the recipe?

No, you will use the dry cake mix and pudding mix directly from the boxes. Do not prepare them according to the package instructions before adding them to the recipe.

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Dark Chocolate & Almond Dump Cake

Ingredients

1 box milk chocolate cake mix
1 box instant chocolate pudding
1-3/4 cup 2% milk
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 of a 10 oz bag of dark chocolate morsels
1/4 cup slivered almonds

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Lightly spray a 9x13 baking pan with cooking spray -set aside
Combine milk & pudding mix in a large bowl & whisk together until completely incorporated
Add in dry cake mix & use a large spatula to mix in - batter will be thick like frosting
Fold in semi-sweet chocolate chips
Pour batter into prepared pan & top with your dark chocolate chips & almonds
Bake 25-30 minutes or until edges start to pull away from sides of the pan & the center springs back when touched
Cool completely before cutting

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Golden Cookies & Cream Bars : Yummy Bar Recipes

By Kleinworth & Co 19 Comments

Oh you guys!!! I have another one of my Yummy Bar Recipes to share with you all today. You see, while the hubs was recovering from his surgery I was doing the shopping. Normally that doesn’t happen & so the only things that end up in the pantry are the things on the list. Those things on the list are usually only the things we are actually needing. When I go to the store I am reminded of all the wonderful things available out there & because of this those wonderful things usually end up in my cart. Sooooo, you could say I lost all control in the cookie aisle. I brought home nearly ever variety of Oreos & I was finding that I needed to do something with them before they went stale. Soooooo I created some seriously good treats. I’m so excited about these Golden Cookies & Cream Bars because they are like a krispie treat – only remove the krispies & replace them with crunched up golden Oreo cookies. Yep – they are incredible & taste SOOOO good.

Oh yes – look at that! I’m telling you – you have to make these!!

I absolutely can’t wait to make these for our next gathering.

Only I will probably double or triple the batch to make sure I have enough!

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Golden Cookies & Cream Bars : Yummy Bar Recipes

Ingredients

30-40 Golden Oreos - crumbled coarsely
1/2 stick butter
5 cups regular size marshmallows
12 additional Golden Oreos for topping

Instructions

Place cookies in food processor & pulse until they are coarse crumbles
Line an 8x8 inch pan with parchment & give a light spritz with cooking spray
In a large bowl - combine marshmallows & butter
Microwave marshmallows on full power for about 1-1/2 minutes. They should puff up quite a bit.
Remove & immediately mix in the Oreo crumbles until fully mixed in
Transfer to prepared pan & press into an even layer
Top with remaining whole cookies & press in
Allow to cool completely before cutting.
Store in refrigerator in airtight container but bring to room temperature before serving

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Cake Batter Oreo Cheesecake Dessert

By Kleinworth & Co 30 Comments

This Cake Batter Oreo Cheesecake Dessert is the perfect no-bake treat to get you through the warm months. Cake batter Oreos & creamy cheesecake flavor is heaven.

It’s that time of year when I really have some fun with no-bake desserts. I love goodies that I can whip up in a few minutes- pop in the freezer & wow the family with later after a great day of grilling.

My hubs took one bite & looked at me & said “if you make this again I’m going to be 500 pounds”. He’s not a huge sweets guy & can usually find something about each recipe that he’d change in some way. Not this one- he loved it all! I love it when I can make something that he falls head over heels for.

We have some fun gatherings planned for the coming weeks if we can actually pull it off with our schedules.

I can’t wait to make this to share with all our friends.

I think it took me all of about 10 minutes to put this together – and that included cleaning the mixer bowl afterward.

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Here are some commonly asked questions

How to store this cheesecake dessert

This recipe is best when kept in the freezer. I do recommend taking it out to sit at room temperature for at least 15 minutes or so before serving. Once you have served your portions, place it back in the freezer until you are ready to enjoy again.

Can I use different toppings?

Yes, you can add any of your favorite toppings that you desire. Crushed candies, chopped nuts, dried fruit and so much more. I used the remaining cookies, but you could add so many of your other favorites including pieces of frozen cake or candy bars.

What are the best sprinkles for this recipe?

This is important – just because the package says “sprinkles” doesn’t necessarily mean that it is in-fact sprinkles.

I see a lot of people using colored sanding sugar that is labeled as sprinkles.

This will not work as well because when that sugar gets wet – like when mixed into a moist dough, stuck in ice cream, or when placed in the refrigerator or freezer, it will sweat & the color will bleed out.

Ingredients for Cake Batter Oreo Cheesecake Dessert

cake batter Oreo cookies
butter – melted
cream cheese – softened to room temperature
cold milk
granulated sugar
instant pudding- cheesecake flavor
whipped topping or stabilized whipped cream
rainbow sprinkles

Can I use another flavor of pudding mix?

Yes, absolutely, that will work just fine. If you don’t have the cheesecake flavor, any other flavor will do for this recipe.

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How to Make Cake Batter Oreo Cheesecake Dessert

Crunch up 2 out of the 3 rows of the Oreos & spread them out in the bottom of a 9×13 dish.
Pour the melted butter over the top of the cookies.
In a large mixer bowl, beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy.
Slowly add in the milk, sugar, and dry pudding mix & mix until combined.
Slowly fold in the whipped topping.
Pour the mixture over the crushed cookies in the pan.
Crunch up the remaining cookies & sprinkle them over the top.
Add a generous amount of rainbow sprinkles.
Carefully transfer to the freezer and freeze for several hours to set before serving. The mixture will be thin and will splash if you move too quickly – so just be cautious when moving it to the freezer to firm up.

Can this recipe be made ahead of time?

Yes, because this recipe is kept in the freezer until ready to serve, you can actually make this up to 2 weeks ahead of time if you like. Just be sure to cover tightly with plastic wrap and keep it airtight so it doesn’t form a freezer bun on it while you wait to serve it.

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Cake Batter Oreo Cheesecake Dessert

This Cake Batter Oreo Cheesecake Dessert is the perfect no bake treat to get you through the warm months. Cake batter Oreos & creamy cheesecake flavor is heaven.

Prep Time20

Cook Time6

Total Time6 20

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cheesecake, no-bake, oreo

Servings:

Ingredients

1 package cake batter Oreo cookies
4 tbsp butter – melted
8 ounces cream cheese – softened to room temperature
3 cups cold milk
1 cup granulated sugar
1 box instant pudding- cheesecake flavor 3.4oz box
8 oz whipped topping or stabilized whipped cream
½ cup rainbow sprinkles

Instructions

Crunch up 2 out of the 3 rows of the Oreos & spread them out in the bottom of a 9×13 dish.
Pour the melted butter over the top of the cookies.
In a large mixer bowl, beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy.
Slowly add in the milk, sugar, and dry pudding mix & mix until combined.
Slowly fold in the whipped topping.
Pour the mixture over the crushed cookies in the pan.
Crunch up the remaining cookies & sprinkle them over the top.
Add a generous amount of rainbow sprinkles.
Carefully transfer to the freezer and freeze for several hours to set before serving. The mixture will be thin and will splash if you move too quickly – so just be cautious when moving it to the freezer to firm up.

Toasted Coconut Flourless Brownies : Yummy Bar Recipes

By Kleinworth & Co 29 Comments

With all the different issues with food intolerance these days, it’s great when we can find alternative ways to enjoy our favorite things. Take brownies for example. Years ago if you wanted to cut out white flour- brownies were on the “no-no” list. I have been playing with different flourless brownie recipes for a while trying to find one that met everyone’s want list. Many are made with black beans but I would rather not use them in my brownies because that seems to create other issues for other people. Hard to please everyone these days. These Toasted Coconut Flourless Brownies are one of the best rich & fudgy Yummy Bar Recipes.

My hubs literally told me that these were his absolute favorite brownie recipe I have ever made! How about that??!!

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Toasted Coconut Flourless Brownies

Ingredients

6 tbsp butter
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
2 eggs - room temperature
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
3 tbsp cornstarch
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 cup chocolate chips for topping
1/4 cup toasted coconut for topping

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Line 8x8 baking pan with parchment & give a light spritz with cooking spray - set aside
In a small saucepan - melt butter over low heat - then add sugar
Stir together & one sugar is incorporated add chocolate chips - stir until smooth
Remove from heat & add eggs one at a time
Add Vanilla - stir
Using a fine mesh colander or sifter - sift in cocoa powder & cornstarch & then add salt
Whisk vigorously 1-2 minutes or until smooth & shiny
Pour into prepared pan, top with chocolate chips & coconut & bake 23-30 minutes or until brownies are set in the middle
Do not over bake
Remove & allow to cool before cutting

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SNICKERS® Peanut Butter Snack Mix

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I work long hours here. Between keeping the daily household stuff going & punching in 80+ hours a week in the studio AND homeschooling the kids – it’s easy to get so wrapped up in what I’m doing that I forget to break for food. It happens all the time. The hubs will come home & I’ll mention that I’m hungry for dinner. He’ll ask what I’ve eaten for the day & when I think about it – it turns out nothing but my coffee way back at 5 am. That’s not good because not only is it bad for me to go without food for that long but I really morph into some other person when it gets to that point. So I came up with this easy SNICKERS® Peanut Butter Snack Mix that I can keep on my desk to encourage me to at least nibble through the day.

I picked up SNICKERS® Peanut Butter Squares at Walmart to add to my mix.

I like having peanut butter because it gives me the protein that I need to stay satisfied.

I also picked up SNICKERS® Almond because it’s a long time favorite of mine. You could use either in this recipe.

These definitely help keep me on a more even keel.

When I’m out of sorts I don’t work well & I definitely get more done when I’m feeling great.

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For those times when I’m stuck in the waiting room of say the doctors office – for sometimes nearly 2 hours beyond our appointment time… I keep a couple single bars in my purse. It really helps when we are out & need to eat but can’t get to a place to pick something up. I’m definitely the hero of the day when I can pull one of these out & bye bye hunger.

I picked up those single wrapped SNICKERS® Peanut Butter & SNICKERS® Almond in the checkout line.

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SNICKERS® Peanut Butter Snack Mix

Ingredients

1 bag SNICKERS® Peanut Butter Squares - each unwrapped
4 cups salted popcorn - popped
2 cups peanut butter filled pretzels

Instructions

Combine all ingredients in large bowl & toss to mix
Keep in an airtight container & portion out as desired

Who are you when you’re hungry??

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Rocky Road Krispies Treats : Yummy Bar Recipes

By Kleinworth & Co 11 Comments

Do you love Krispies Treats? Oh I absolutely do!! I love them all by themselves – but then I love to jazz them up a bit depending on the mood or occasion. All that Krispie marshmallow goodness goes with so many things. I was really craving a combo of nuts, marshmallows & chocolate – but I still wanted the Krispies Treats too. So I came up with these Rocky Road Krispies Treats that completely satisfied all those wishes all in one snack. The perfect addition to my Yummy Bar Recipes list for sure. These were such a hit with the family that I can’t wait to share them at our next party. I know I will have to make a platter full- they won’t last long.

There are so many things you can make with Rice Krispies Treats. What would you pair with Rice Krispies treats??

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Rocky Road Krispies Treats

Ingredients

6 - Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies Treats® squares
½ cup - dark chocolate chips
½ cup - M&M’s plain or M&M’s Peanut Butter – or a mixture of both if desired
1/3 cup – JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
½ cup – walnuts

Instructions

Unwrap Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies Treats® squares & place on baking sheet
Place dark chocolate chips in small bowl & microwave in 30 second increments – stirring in between each interval until chocolate is melted.
Once melted, spoon onto the top of each treat & spread evenly to cover the top.
Immediately add your other rocky road toppings starting with the marshmallows, then walnuts & finally ending with the M&M’s until covered.
Place in refrigerator for at least 1 hour to cool & set the melted chocolate.
Store in airtight container at room temperature.

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Game Day Crock Pot Brownies

No Bake Chocolate Caramel Oat Bars

Easter Krispie Pops

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Bunny Fudge

By Kleinworth & Co 25 Comments

Hello my friends! With St. Patty’s Day behind us I now I am really looking forward to Easter. Last year I shared this Bunny Fudge recipe over at Or So She Says but I never had the chance to share it with you all here before the holiday came & went. It’s amazing how quickly the content train rushes on through the holidays. I’m already thinking of Memorial Day in the back of my head. 🙂 Yep – I did just say that. Maybe it’s because the summers here are absolutely GLORIOUS & I always look forward grilling season. Easter is a great way to kick off those fabulous months with happy colors, fresh & light recipes & new life all around.

I love the ease of this recipe – just 4 simple ingredients & this fudge is done!

White chocolate fudge is still a novelty for me. My mom was the fudge queen but it wasn’t until these last couple years that I was able to perfect her recipes. Rarely did she ever make white chocolate fudge. I always grew up with the idea that fudge was a Christmas time sort of recipe. Then I entered the blogging world & realized that fudge is a year round thing that should truly be embraced. I’m all for fudge year round! Why not?!

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Bunny Fudge

Ingredients

2-1/4 cups white chocolate chips 18 ounces total
8 ounces sweetened condensed milk
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup celebration pearl candies in spring colors

Instructions

Prepare an 8x8 pan by lining with parchment & giving a light spritz with cooking spray or coconut oil in an oil mister.
Place white chocolate chips, sweetened condensed milk & vanilla in a double boiler & heat over medium- stir constantly.
Continue to heat & stir until all chocolate chips have melted & mixture is smooth.
Remove from heat - stir in 1/2 of your candy pearls.
Transfer to your prepared pan - spread to an even layer
Top with remaining candy pearls
Place in refrigerator to cool & firm for a minimum of 3 hours
Remove by pulling out by parchment - use cookie cutters in desired shapes to cut.
Store in airtight container at room temperature

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Berry Medley Crumble Bars : Yummy Bar Recipes

By Kleinworth & Co 14 Comments

Hellooooooo everyone! Are you ready for some more Yummy Bar Recipes?. We have had such a mild & unusual winter here in our area that it’s felt like spring for what seems like forever. So I couldn’t resist to start the berry recipes early. I have already shared several here & today I’m bringing you another. I have been in bar making mode like crazy – I’m sure you have noticed. I decided to take a medley of 4 types of berries & use them in my favorite crumble bar recipe. These Berry Medley Crumble Bars are the favorite & didn’t last long at all. They are already requesting me to make them again.

I used blueberries, strawberries, raspberries & blackberries. I love this combo because it’s a nice blend of sweet & tart mixed with the buttery goodness of the crumble. Mmmmm- I’m tellin’ ya – you will love these.

These keep really well for several days if refrigerated. If you want to leave them at room temperature – I recommend keeping them for no longer than 24 hours. They are always a hit when I give them on a platter as a housewarming gift for new neighbors

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Berry Medley Crumble Bars : Yummy Bar Recipes

Author: Gina Kleinworth

Ingredients

1 box vanilla cake mix
2-1/2 cup quick cook oats
¾ cup butter- melted
2 cups mixed berries fresh or frozen
¼ cup raspberry jam

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees
Line a 9x9 pan with parchment 7 set aside
In mixer bowl - combine cake mix, oats & melted butter - stir on low until fully combined & crumbly
Press ¾ of the mix into your prepared dish making a nice even bottom layer
Top with raspberry jam - spread into even layer
Top with berries
Sprinkle remaining mix over the top - pressing in slightly
Bake 19-25 minutes or until golden brown
Cool completely before cutting
Dust with confectioners sugar if desired before serving

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Milky Way Crumble Bars

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Easter Pudding Cups

By Kleinworth & Co 16 Comments

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Easter…it will be here before you know it!! I love making fun little treats with my kids. It’s sort of a tradition. We start brainstorming on little goodies we can pop together for a cute little Easter treat. Sometimes it can get pretty elaborate & other times it’s just something so simple & yet adorable. The key here is that my kids & I create them together & we try to make at least one idea from each person. So in our brainstorming I thought it would be fun to create little mini “Easter basket” treats. We used some ingredients we almost always keep on hand this time of year. We came up with these Easter Pudding Cups that made everyone smile- even the hubs.

It all sort of started while I was walking through Walmart waiting to pick up prescriptions for the hubs. I thought I would find some snacks that would not only be easy for him to eat while propped up in bed but that would also make him smile too. He definitely needs smiles through the day & when I came across one of his favorite things- Snack Pack pudding cups – in SUPER size – I had to pick them up.

I knew I wanted to make them look like a mini version of the Easter baskets I make for the kids each year. I like to have the chocolate bunny in the center & all the candies piled around it in the basket. So I gathered similar candy to make it happen.

The kids helped me with the new Easy Open lids & didn’t mind licking the extra off since it tastes so yummy! The munchkin helped me with the bakers twine by holding the cups while I wrapped & tied. Like I said- creating these together is the main goal.

Once you have the cup decorated with the twine just add your candies – simple!!

The hardest part is not munching on the candy before the pudding cups are put together. It’s awfully tempting to snack through the process. But they did their job! They gave the hubs the smile I wanted & the kids had a great time helping me. They also enjoyed the process of polishing them off once I was done capturing them too. It’s a rough job when you get to snack on all the things I like to make. I don’t hear any complaints.

Pick up a coupon for $.50 off SUPER Snack Pack & make your own!

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Easter Pudding Cups

Ingredients

6 Super Snack packs Vanilla Pudding
6 chocolate bunnies
1 bag chocolate Easter egg candies
bakers twine

Instructions

Wrap bakers twine around each SUPER Snack Pack & tie in a bow
Remove seal from pudding cup
Add in unwrapped chocolate bunny
Fill in remaining top of the snack pack with the chocolate Easter egg candies
Done! Enjoy immediately

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Easter Centerpiece

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Spring Seven Layer Bars : Yummy Bar Recipes

By Kleinworth & Co 3 Comments

I know that many of you are still freezing right now. But we have had an incredibly mild winter (quite unusual for us here so far north & I’m really not trying to rub it in) so I’m really excited to get this whole spring thing going here. Temps here lately are nearing 60. WhoooHoooo! So my head is in all things spring mode around here & I can’t wait to share spring inspired Yummy Bar Recipes with you all. These Spring Seven Layer Bars are sooooo incredibly yummy. I love having an excuse to make them again & again.

These have a wonderful buttery graham cracker crust & then they are topped with all sorts of chocolate chips. Three different varieties of chocolate, sweetened coconut & marshmallows really makes these a delectable dessert.

I highly recommend a glass of milk to go along with these.

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Spring Seven Layer Bars : Yummy Bar Recipes

Ingredients

2 sleeves of graham crackers- pulsed to fine crumbs
¾ C melted butter
1 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
¾ C semi sweet chocolate chips
½ C pink candy melts
1 C white chocolate chips
1 C sweetened shredded coconut
1 C mini marshmallows

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Place graham crackers into food processor -Grind them up into crumbs
Add ½ cup melted butter -Stir it in with a fork
Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray
Pour the crumbs & press flat into the bottom of it.
Add can of sweetened condensed milk as evenly as possible over the top of the crumbs.
Sprinkle on semi sweet chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, pink candy melts & coconut.
Gently press it all down with your fingers, or a fork.
Bake 30 minutes or until it is bubbly and the edges are golden brown.
Remove from oven & add marshmallows - press in & return to oven for about 2-3 minutes
Remove & cool the bars completely then cut and serve.
Enjoy!

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Leprechaun Dessert Shooters

By Kleinworth & Co 15 Comments

Are you ready for some fun St. Patrick’s Day ideas??? I have a whole lot of Irish in me from my dad’s side – so St. Patty’s is something I love to celebrate. Plus all the fun colors & great food just makes me smile. So last year I created these Leprechaun Dessert Shooters but never had a chance to share them here with you all before the holiday came & went. So I am super excited be to be able to share them with you all here today.

I absolutely LOVE the ease & simplicity in creating these shooters.

I’m talking – so easy my youngest can whip them up all on her own.

If you are having a St. Patrick’s Day party – these would be so much fun. The little addition of the whipped cream looks like clouds & then the rainbow sprinkles are just the perfect finishing touch.

My daughter just walked by while I was typing this & she says “oh those were really good – we should make them again.” See – I told you.

Kid pleasing treats that bring big smiles – isn’t that what it’s all about??!!

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Leprechaun Dessert Shooters

Ingredients

1 package instant vanilla pudding - prepared to package directions
3-6 drops green food coloring
4-6 Oreo cookies per glass
Whipped cream
rainbow sprinkles
mini-chocolate chips

Instructions

Prepare your pudding & stir in your food coloring until you reach the desired shade of green you would like.
Layer in your glasses by starting with 1-2 broken Oreo cookies in the bottom
Followed by a couple tablespoons of prepared pudding
Continue until you fill the glass
Top with whipped cream & sprinkles/mini-chocolate chips if desired.

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Irish Soda Rolls

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Rainbow Mint Oreo Truffles : St. Patrick’s Day

By Kleinworth & Co 9 Comments

Are you ready for some truffles?? I can’t seem to make enough truffles to make everyone happy around here. Seems no sooner do I get them photographed – everyone is begging for more. That’s where these Rainbow Mint Oreo Truffles come in.

So we have been buying the mint Oreo’s for months now. I have been meaning to make this recipe for a long time- minus the rainbow sprinkles. But then people keep eating said Oreo’s & back to the store I go. So now that we are close enough to St’ Patrick’s Day

Mint Truffles Recipe

I figured it would be great to use those Oreo’s to make these Rainbow Mint Oreo Truffles. Rainbows are just so happy – then you add the flavor of mint & chocolate – you just can’t help but smile.

Bring these to your St. Patrick’s Day party – how fun!!

Mint & chocolate – it’s a wonderful combo. I love this time of year because it gives me an excuse to pair them more frequently.

What other truffle recipes do you suggest?

Oreo Balls/ Oreo Truffles
Rainbow Truffles Recipe
Chocolate Chip Cookie Truffles
Pumpkin Spice Truffles
Sugar Cookie Truffles
Dark Chocolate Pistachio Truffles
4th of July Truffles
Easy Chocolate Truffles
Valentine Oreo Truffles
Rainbow Mint Oreo Truffles
Halloween Oreo Balls
Chocolate Truffles with Holiday Sprinkles
Holiday Nutella Bites
Buckeyes
Peppermint Oreo Balls
Grinch Truffles
Christmas Truffles

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Rainbow Mint Oreo Truffles : St. Patrick’s Day

Easy Oreo truffles decorated for St. Patrick's Day.

Prep Time30

Chill1

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: chocolate, oreo, truffles

Servings:

Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese *if using double-stuffed cookies, reduce to 4 ounces.
36 Mint Oreos either regular or double stuffed
1 tsp spearmint flavoring/extract
1½ cups semi-sweet chocolate chips or 12 ounces of candy melts
Rainbow jimmies sprinkles

Instructions

Place the Oreos in the food processor & pulse until you have medium-fine crumbs.
Add the cream cheese & mint flavoring & pulse until fully combined.
Take tablespoon size portions & roll into balls & place on parchment lined baking sheet.
Freeze a minimum of 2 hours but preferably overnight.
Once the truffles are frozen, place the semi-sweet chocolate chips in a double boiler & melt over medium heat. Or you can microwave for 1-2 minutes at 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds.
Take the truffles one by one & dip into the melted chocolate to coat & then return them to the baking sheet.
Immediately add a pinch of jimmies on top before the chocolate hardens.
Keep refrigerated - store in an airtight container.

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Lemon Cheesecake Bars

By Kleinworth & Co 6 Comments

Do you like no-bake goodies? I sure do. I have been promising the family that I would make more cheesecake recipes since summer. I had just whipped up some homemade Raspberry Marmalade & the hubs made sure to tell me that he missed out on the last batch so he wanted to be sure to get some of this one. I started thinking of things I could make that he could enjoy some of it with. I decided that this was as good a time as any to make some Lemon Cheesecake Bars to add to my list of Yummy Bar Recipes. Lemon cheesecake topped with raspberry – oh my, it’s like a little helping of spring right there on your plate.

This made 12 small servings. So it worked out well for each of us to have 1 piece for dessert for 2 nights. It also meant that the hubs got 2 pieces each night. That’s fine – I made it for him & cheesecake is one of his favorite treats. So I was pleased he wanted more than one.

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Lemon Cheesecake Bars : Yummy Bar Recipes

Ingredients

Crust

8-9 full sheets graham crackers - crushed
3 tbsp butter - melted
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp salt

Topping

1 8oz pkg cream cheese - room temperature
1 14oz can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup pasteurized egg product
2-3 drops lemon extract
1/2 cup lemon juice
2 tsp powdered unflavored gelatin
3 tbsp boiling water

Instructions

Line 8x8 baking dish with parchment & spritz lightly with cooking spray - set aside

Crust

Add graham crackers, salt & brown sugar to food processor - pulse until fine crumbs
Add melted butter & pulse to incorporate
Transfer to prepared pan & press into an even, flat layer
Place in freezer until ready to add topping

Topping

Beat cream cheese, sweetened condensed milk & pasteurized egg product in mixer bowl
Add lemon extract & lemon juice - beat until combined
In a small bowl - combine gelatin & boiling water & whisk until dissolved. Allow to cool about 2 minutes
Add semi-cooled gelatin mixture to cream cheese mixture & beat again until evenly incorporated
Pour over chilled crust & refrigerate for at least 6 hours. I like to chill overnight.
Cut into squares, serve topped with Raspberry Marmalade

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Chocolate Almond Cake Mix Bars

By Kleinworth & Co 7 Comments

I sure love altering our favorite recipes. I make a whole lot of Yummy Bar Recipes for the family & so I’m always looking for ways to improve upon them or make them so we can enjoy them more often. I came up with these Chocolate Almond Biscotti Cake Mix Bars by substituting a higher calorie ingredient for a fat free & sugar free version that has less calories too. You can’t even tell they are lower calorie & the added flavor of Chocolate Almond Biscotti to these cake mix bars is just divine.

You know I’m all about moderation when it comes to the things I eat. I love to indulge – however I figure if I make little changes to my recipes to make them a little better for me, then I don’t have to feel so bad about enjoying some every now & then. So you see – I made one little switch in these cake mix bars & shaved off some calories. I removed the usual 51 calories in 1 tbsp of heavy cream I would have used in this recipe. I used International Delight Fat Free & Sugar Free Creamer in it’s place. The best part is it’s Chocolate Almond Biscotti flavor – you can’t get that from heavy cream.

Just look at all that wonderful chocolaty goodness topped with almonds.

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YUM-O! I’m telling you – these were just what I needed. The hubs had been asking for goodies for over a week – I think these took care of that. He was quite pleased. But really – I would have thought he was nuts if all this chocolate cakey heaven didn’t do the trick.

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Chocolate Almond Cake Mix Bars

Ingredients

1 1 pound box Devils Food Cake Mix (I used Duncan Hines)
5 ounces evaporated milk
1 tbsp International Delight Fat Free+Sugar Free Creamer Flavor Chocolate Almond Biscotti
1/4 cup melted butter
1/2 bag of semi-sweet chocolate chunks
1/4 cup slivered almonds

Instructions

Spray 8x8 baking pan with cooking spray & set aside
Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Combine cake mix, creamer, evaporated milk & butter in mixer bowl & beat until combined
Divide batter - spreading 3/4 of the batter in the bottom of the pan in an even, flat layer
Bake 9-10 minutes - remove
Top with chocolate chunks & almonds
Drop remaining batter on top - do not smooth out (you want it sort of in clumps as it will spread as it bakes
Return to oven & bake an additional 24-30 minutes
Cool completely on wire rack before cutting
Store at room temperature in airtight container

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Blackberry Crumb Bars

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Marshmallow Popcorn Bars : Great for Family Movie Night

By Kleinworth & Co 5 Comments

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I love family movie night. When we updated out media room we did so with family movie night in mind. My favorite thing to do is whip up one of my favorite Yummy Bar Recipes, like these Marshmallow Popcorn Bars & curl up on the chaise with the family all there with me & enjoy a good flick. I find that the more I spend time in the office, the more time I crave with the family – especially on the weekend. We try to cram so much into our days that it’s those times when we can really just enjoy each other’s company that I think we all cherish the most.

If you follow me on Instagram then you saw a while back I shared my most recent shopping pick for movie night- The Boxtrolls Movie DVD paired with the 10 count Pop Secret movie theater butter.

I love making some great popcorn mixes to enjoy during quality family time. This time I decided that I really wanted to do something a little different & make the popcorn into bars. I love marshmallow & popcorn together & so it seemed like a great idea to make it into a bar that we could all just grab one at a time – no bowl needed.

These were absolutely delish. I love the addition of trail mix – a little popcorn & nuts with some raisins & chocolate chips – you can’t beat that. I usually have plain popcorn for lunch everyday. It’s going to be really hard to not want to do this version instead.

My son was the first to dive in – look at all that gooey marshmallow!

We had a great time & enjoyed the movie. We are always looking for great ways to continue our conversations with our kids centering around making good choices no matter the circumstances. Boxtrolls was one of those movies that helped us do that & lead to some great family discussions.

I would love for you to pick up The Boxtrolls Movie DVD & some Pop Secret at Walmart & come on over & share your experience with me. (while supplies last)

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Marshmallow Popcorn Bars : Great for Family Movie Night

Ingredients

3 tbsp butter
1 cup trail mix - preferably with chocolate of some sort
1 bag microwave popcorn- popped
4 cups mini marshmallows

Instructions

Spray a 9x13 pan with cooking spray & set aside
Pop your popcorn & pour into a large bowl
In a medium saucepan combine marshmallows & butter
Heat over med-low until completely smooth- stirring constantly
Remove from heat & pour over prepared popcorn
Fold until all popcorn is coated with marshmallow
Add trail mix & continue folding until mixed in
Transfer to prepared dish & spread out into an even layer
Allow to set at least 10 minutes before cutting into bars

Looking for more great family movie night popcorn recipes

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Minty Shamrock M&M Popcorn

White Chocolate M&M Popcorn

Coco Nutty Caramel Popcorn

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Chocolate Walnut Cookies

By Kleinworth & Co 4 Comments

Hello there all my wonderful friends! Are you in the mood for some cookies? How about some soft & chewy chocolate cookies with walnuts in them? Yeah- I thought so. I can always go for a super good cookie like these Chocolate Walnut Cookies. I tested this cookie recipe on the hubs who is very picky about cookies & he was blown away! All I heard was “WOW- now that’s a good cookie!” So I knew I had to share it with you all here so you can WOW everyone too.

Are you on the pudding cookie bandwagon? The first time I made cookies with pudding it turned me into a total convert. It definitely changes the whole cookie- for the better. I always find myself gravitating back to my pudding recipes.

I recommend making a double batch if you can. These lasted just under a day in our house.

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Chocolate Walnut Cookies

Ingredients

1 stick butter 1/2 cup softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup light brown sugar - packed
1 large egg - room temperature
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tbsp instant chocolate pudding
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup walnuts
no need to chop the walnuts as they will break up when beating in with the mixer

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
In mixer bowl - cream together butter & sugars.
Add egg & vanilla - beat 10 seconds to combine
Add in flour, pudding mix, baking soda & salt - beat well until fully combined
Beat in walnuts on low
Take tablespoon size pieces of dough & roll them between your hands to form a ball
Place on cookie sheet about 2 inches apart to allow for spread
Bake 10-12 minutes
Let cool on cookie sheet 10 minutes before transferring to wire rack to finish cooling
*remember to only place uncooked dough on a room temperature cookie sheet & not on one that is still hot out of the oven. This changes your cookie.

Want more great cookie recipes?

Valentine Chocolate Chip Cookies

Banana Macadamia Nut Cookies

Peanut Butter Nutella Salted Sandwich Cookies

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Hearts & Kisses Cream Cheese Mints

By Kleinworth & Co 2 Comments

I can’t believe I have yet to share these with you. Have you ever had Cream Cheese Mints? They are awfully good & just melt in your mouth. I decided that since it’s clicking down to Valentine’s Day I would make these in the shapes of hearts & kisses. So cute & perfect for a little Valentine’s Day party or a special little gift for your sweetheart. I know my hubs sure loves wintergreen. So whenever I can make treats with that flavor he’s sure happy.

You can shape them however you like with any piping tip that is your favorite. Normally I would use a star tip on my piping bag – but I thought making them in the shape of hearts & “kisses” would be cute.

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Hearts & Kisses Cream Cheese Mints

Ingredients

3 oz cream cheese- room temperature
1 tbsp butter – softened
3 cups confectioners sugar
¼ tsp Creme de Menthe candy flavoring
1-2 drops food color

Instructions

Lay out a large piece of parchment paper on the counter & tack it down to hold it in place.
Fit your pastry bag with a large round tip – set aside
In mixer bowl add cream cheese & butter- beat well until smooth.
Add in confectioners sugar – one cup at a time, beating in-between cups.
Your peaks should be stiff & not melt down when you stop beating.
Add in your food color & extract & beat well.
Transfer mixture to your piping bag & start piping onto your parchment in heart & kiss shapes.
Transfer parchment to baking sheet or large cutting board to make it easier to transport.
Place in refrigerator to firm up several hours before removing from parchment.
Store in airtight container in refrigerator or freezer for up to 4 months.

Looking for more great Valentine’s Day inspiration?

Red Hot Kisses & Hugs Cookies

Red Hot Dark Chocolate Fudge

Red Velvet Bundt Cake w/ Kahlua Ganache

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Dulce de Leche Shortbread Bars

By Kleinworth & Co 6 Comments

I think I’m on a shortbread kick here. I mentioned before that I kept meaning to make some shortbread through the holidays but never got around to it. So I was whipping up some Yummy Bar Recipes & came across a jar of Dulce de Leche in the freezer that needed to be used. It was just calling for me to make these Dulce de Leche Shortbread Bars. The light buttery flavor of the shortbread combined with the richness of the dulce de leche. Heaven – absolute heaven.

Like I mentioned yesterday – shortbread is so easy to make. It takes just a couple ingredients & you are in business. I love that this recipe does call for an egg while my recipe I shared yesterday does not. So depending on your mood, ingredients on hand or a food allergy- you have something for everyone.

The hubs is always so amazed that I think of recipes that I want to make & I can just go in the kitchen & make them. I just tell him that it’s the benefit of having a well stocked pantry. I buy most everything in bulk so that when the mood strikes I always have whatever I could possibly need at that moment. He just thought I was hoarding food I guess. Now he understands why I do what I do. 🙂

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Dulce de Leche Shortbread Bars

Ingredients

1 egg
2 sticks butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup confectioners sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups flour
1/2 Dulce de Leche
1/4 cup pumpkin spice candy melts

Instructions

Preheat oven to 325 degrees
Spray 8x8 glass baking dish with cooking spray- set aside
Combine sugars, butter & vanilla in mixer & beat until combined
Stir in egg
Add flour - beat until well combined
Press 3/4 of the dough into prepared baking dish.
Place remaining dough in refrigerator until it's time to use it
Bake 20 minutes - remove & allow to cool about 15 minutes
Spread dulce de leche over the top in thin layer
Drop remaining dough in clumps on top of the dulce de leche - do not spread out or press down.
Return to oven & bake 25-30 minutes
Remove from oven & place on wire rack in pan.
Melt candy melts in small bowl for approx 1 minute to melt - stirring after 30 seconds
Take a fork & dip in melted chocolate & drizzle over the shortbread bars
Allow to cool completely before serving.

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No Bake Chocolate Caramel Oat Bars

Mint Irish Cream Bars

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Valentine Shortbread Bars

By Kleinworth & Co 10 Comments

What do you think of shortbread cookies? I love their light buttery flavor. Add to that some chocolate – or how about some white chocolate too & maybe some M&M’s & then you have these super cute Valentine Shortbread Bars. Yup – that’s what I’m talking about. They definitely belong on my Yummy Bar Recipes list. Mmmmm mmmmm! Maybe you have a little Valentine gathering coming up for the kids. Or possibly a church pot luck. Or maybe you just like to surprise your family with a little treat on Valentine’s Day. These are perfect for that.

The ease of shortbread bars is fantastic. I mean – eggless is great. That means I can eat the dough- which I am known to do more often than not. Do you eat cookie dough too? The hubs gives me grief every single time. But I do it with every batch of dough I make – eggs or not. I can’t help myself – I grew up doing it. It was what my mom & I would do. Sort of like the little treat before the treat. I have very fond memories of those special times with my mom – many of them center around baking with her. More often than not those memories involve eating raw dough or batter. So it’s great with shortbread because I can just say “no eggs – no problem”. Hehehe – gotta love that.

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Valentine Shortbread Bars

Ingredients

1 cup 2 sticks butter - softened
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/4 cup red M&M's
1/8 cup heart sprinkles

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
Line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper - set aside
Cream butter, sugar & salt in mixer on medium high until well blended & fluffy
Add in vanilla & then flour - beat until crumbly
Press 3/4 of the dough into a flat layer in bottom of prepared pan
Top with semi-sweet & white chocolate chips & M&M's
Sprinkle remaining dough over the top & lightly press down
Add hearts
Bake approx 45 minutes or until golden on top
Cool to room temperature on wire rack
Remove by lifting out by parchment
Cut unto squares & enjoy

Looking for more Yummy Bar Recipes?

Milky Way Crumble Bars

Chocolate Gingerbread Cookie Bars

Almond Joy Cream Delight Bars

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Red Hot Kisses & Hugs Cookies

By Kleinworth & Co 5 Comments

Hello everyone!!! Are you ready for February? Can you believe we are actually talking about February? WOW! So are you starting to think of a fun & cute little treat you can make for Valentine’s Day? I have just the thing…Red Hot Kisses & Hugs Cookies. These are so easy with a classic shortbread but then cut into x’s & o’s & sprinkled with red hots – well that makes them the perfect Valentine treat.

Do you love shortbread cookies? Oh I sure love them. I had them on my list of things to make all though the holiday season – I never had a chance to make them. So having them mixed with red hots for Valentine’s Day pretty much makes up for that- don’t you think?!

You could make these 2 – ways. Either mix the red hots into the dough & then they are inside the cookie – which I did here. Or you can place them in the top of the cookie once it’s done baking but still hot. Because I chose to mix in- it made the red hots melt & some of them oozed out onto the pan. This wasn’t all bad. It made the cinnamon flavor of the red hots disburse through the cookie more. But if you want a more uniform look- add them immediately after removing from the oven. That’s probably what I will do with these on future batches.

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Red Hot Kisses & Hugs Cookies

Ingredients

1 cup + 1 tbsp butter sticks softened
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup red hot candies

Instructions

Heat oven to 350 degrees
Add butter & sugar to your mixer & beat on medium until well combined
Add flour - you can add additional butter by the tablespoon if the dough is too crumbly.
Add in red hots if mixing in- instead of placing after baking
Form dough into a ball & then flatten a little
Place on parchment & lay another piece of parchment on top
Roll with heavy rolling pin to flatten to about ½ inch
Use your cookie cutters to cut your x's & o's
Place on baking sheet - bake 20 minutes or until set.
Remove from oven- allow to cool on baking sheet completely before transferring to airtight container.
**If placing your candies on the cookies after baking to avoid melting- do so immediately after removing from oven.

Looking for more Valentine’s Day Ideas?

Valentine Oreo Truffles

Red Velvet Bundt Cake w/ Kahlua Ganache

Valentine Red Velvet Brownies

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Kit Kat Oat Bars

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From the looks of things around here I have been on quite an oat kick lately. That’s okay. Oats are so versatile. You can make them super healthy or really go all out with them & make an amazing treat. I have mentioned before that I like to keep everything in moderation. That means that just because I’m sharing healthier recipes with you to kick off the new year – I’m not abandoning my favorite goodies. I’m just keeping them more for the weekends now. One of my favorite little things to make are these Kit Kat Oat Bars. No bake- whip together in minutes – well that has my name all over it.

These literally come together in just moments. I love that they are no bake – because it takes that big ol’ oven a while to heat up. So if I’m baking I try to make it worth my while & do a few things at a time when it’s on. But I don’t always have the time for that & that’s where these come in.

The hubs can mention that he’d like a treat while we are having dinner. I can whip these up before I do the after-dinner clean up & pop them in the freezer (instead of the fridge- to chill faster) while I wash dishes. They are set & ready to enjoy by the time I’m ready to relax.

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Kit Kat Oat Bars

Ingredients

1 cup 2 sticks butter
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
3 cups quick-cook oats
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup Kit-Kat candy – chopped

Instructions

Line a 9×9 glass baking dish with parchment & set aside
In a medium size saucepan- melt butter over medium
Add brown sugar & vanilla – stir until combined & brown sugar starts to melt
Add oats – stir to incorporate.
Cook on low 2-4 minutes
Remove from heat & transfer to prepared dish – pressing down into an even layer
Top with chopped Kit-Kat & press in slightly
Refrigerate at least 2 hours to set
Store at room temperature in an airtight container

Want more easy no-bake recipes?

No Bake Chocolate Caramel Oat Bars

Mixed Nut Bark

Banana Marshmallow Fudge Parfait

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Homemade Granola Bars

By Kleinworth & Co 6 Comments

I think many couples are at opposite ends on various different things – some small, some huge & some really don’t matter. One thing for the hubs & I – granola bars. He absolutely LOVES those crunchy granola bars that come in the little 2 pack & are all filled with that sweet honey flavor. Me- I really could take them or leave them. I’m more of a “if I’m going to eat a granola bar – I want it to be soft & chewy & packed full of chocolate chips” sort of person. Well – in my little list of nice things I’d like to do for the hubs has been the task of making him Homemade Granola Bars. The plan- make them just like he loves & then toy with the recipe to figure out how to make my perfect granola bar later. So this past week – that’s exactly what I did. He was BEYOND THRILLED.

Once in a while I make something that has him so over the top excited that I can completely change his tune about the store bought version. These granola bars are one of those things. He was quite impressed that I was able to make them & in his words “make them better than the store bought ones” he loves so much.

The kids loved them too. I did have one- for quality control you know. Don’t tell him – but I was pretty impressed myself & will probably enjoy a few before they are all gone. Don’t get me wrong- I’m still on a mission to make my version of perfect. But these really are quite tasty.

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Homemade Granola Bars

Ingredients

3-1/2 cups old-fashioned rolled oats
1/4 cup coconut oil
1/2 tsp salt
3/4 cups peanuts - rough chopped
1/2 cup raw honey
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Line a large baking sheet with parchment - I used 3/4 sheet pan
Combine the oats, oil and salt in a large bowl and mix until the oats are evenly coated.
Transfer the mixture to the baking sheet and spread into an even layer.
Bake 20-25 minutes- stirring every 10 minutes
Remove the oats and lower the oven temp to 300 degrees.
Place the rough cut nuts in large bowl with toasted oats
Combine the honey and brown sugar in a saucepan and cook over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring constantly, to dissolve the sugar.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla and cinnamon
Pour over oats & nuts and stir with a large rubber spatula until thoroughly coated with the honey mixture.
Line 9x13 baking sheet with foil & spray with cooking spray
Transfer the granola mixture to the prepared baking sheet and press into an even layer.
Bake until golden, about 30-35 minutes.
Cool in the baking sheet, on a wire rack, for 10-15 minutes before cutting into bars
Cut the bars and then allow them to completely cool.
Do not wait longer than 15 minutes before cutting the bars as they will crumble

Want more great snack ideas?

Blackberry Whole Wheat Mini-Donuts

Monkey Muffins

Chocolate Zucchini Muffins

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Peanut Butter & Banana Breakfast Cookies

By Kleinworth & Co 4 Comments

The kids have been asking for some new breakfast recipes to add to some of their everyday favorites. I like to keep things homemade. So coming up with a variety of options that are also time friendly can be challenging at times. So when I tried whipping up these Peanut Butter & Banana Breakfast Cookies in just a couple minutes – I was thrilled. They are soft & moist & packed full of heartiness to keep the kids full through the morning.

I love that these are simple enough that the kids could actually make them on their own. Just whip up the batter – NO EGGS & bake for a few minutes. The batter looks like very little in the bowl but ends up making about 15-16 cookies. That works out great when you have 3 very hungry teens just waiting to get their hands on these. They are the perfect thing to use up those over ripe bananas too. However – you don’t have to wait for them to get past their prime. I made these with a green banana & they still turned out great.

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Peanut Butter & Banana Breakfast Cookies

Ingredients

1 medium banana
1/4 cup chunky peanut butter
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/3 cup raw honey
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup quick oats
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1-1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp baking soda

Instructions

Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees
Line large baking sheet with parchment - set aside
Place banana, peanut butter, honey & vanilla in mixer bowl & beat until banana is mashed & ingredients are well combined
Add oats, flour, cinnamon & baking soda - fold until just incorporated
Drop 1-2 tbsp of dough onto prepared baking sheet & flatten slightly
Bake until browned 12-15 minutes
Transfer to wire rack to cool
Store in airtight container at room temperature

Want more breakfast ideas?

Blueberry Granola Cereal

Cinnamon Raisin Energy Bites

Granola Breakfast Bites

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Candy Cane Oreo Pie

By Kleinworth & Co 2 Comments

I’m on such a huge chocolate & peppermint kick right now. I can’t seem to get enough of that wonderful combo. The family sure isn’t complaining. The hubs waits all year for all the peppermint stuff to come on back. So when I start making all sorts of goodies with chocolate & peppermint- he’s one happy guy. So I just couldn’t wait to share this Candy Cane Oreo Pie with you all. I originally shared this over at Jen’s place about a week ago but just had to share it here with you all too. It’s rich & decadent & INCREDIBLY EASY to make. Isn’t that the best part??

It really is so simple & makes a huge impact. Chocolate, oreos & a hint of peppermint. I was so thrilled to find these holiday Oreo’s – Candy Cane mini’s. I don’t think I have ever found an Oreo flavor I didn’t fall in love with. It’s the one store bought treat (aside from candies) that we buy in bulk. So good.

The white chocolate drizzle on top is completely optional. You could add whipped cream instead. I decided on the white chocolate because I wasn’t sure how quickly we would get to enjoy this pie. It’s great when you need to make ahead & stores well in the freezer for a couple days. If you want whipped cream instead of chocolate drizzle – it’s best to add it right at serving time.

That’s it & look how pretty too!

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Candy Cane Oreo Pie

Chocolate, oreos & a hint of peppermint are what make this Candy Cane Oreo Pie the perfect holiday treat!

Prep Time20

Chill2

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: candy cane, chocolate, oreo, pie

Servings:

Ingredients

27-30 Regular or double stuffed Oreo cookies regular size - not the mini ones
½ cup butter 1 stick - melted
1½ cups heavy whipping cream
2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
¼ cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp peppermint extract
¼ tsp salt
½ cup Candy Cane Mini Oreos for topping
¼ cup white chocolate candy melts

Instructions

Place the regular size Oreo cookies in the food processor & grind them into crumbs.
Transfer to a medium bowl & add the melted butter. Mix with a fork until all crumbs are moist.
Transfer the moistened crumbs to a pie plate & press flat & up the sides to make the crust.
Place the crust in the freezer until ready to fill.
Place the chocolate chips, sugar, eggs, peppermint extract & salt in a blender- set aside.
In a small saucepan heat the heavy cream to a simmer- do not boil.
Pour the hot cream over the ingredients in the blender & then blend on high for 30-60 seconds.
Pour into the prepared Oreo pie crust from the freezer.
Top with Candy Cane Mini Oreos.
Melt the white chocolate candy melts by placing in a small squeeze bottle &placing it in a bowl of hot water until the chocolate is melted.
Once melted - squeeze over the pie in any desired pattern.
Place the pie in the refrigerator for a minimum of 2 hours to set. (I like to leave mine overnight or freeze for 2-3 hours)

Want more chocolate & peppermint?

No Bake Peppermint Oreo Bars

Peppermint Crunch Bites

Peppermint Chocolate Truffle Pancakes

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Mocktail “Champagne” Shots w/Canada Dry

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We are inching closer & closer to the end of the year!!! Looking for Easy Family Dinner Ideas? I can’t believe just how quickly this year has gone by AND how much we were able to cram into it too. So I know that Christmas is just a few days away – which really means that my mind has already shifted to New Year’s & all it’s fun. Usually the kids stay up to watch the east coast celebrations & then they head to bed. Funny enough the hubs & I usually aren’t far behind because he’s always on call. Since he is on call – we keep our celebrations filled with things like goodies & mocktails. He could get called out on a moment’s notice – so he’s got to stay ready. I try to come up with fun twists on our holiday favorites to keep the excitement up for everyone. It’s important to make it special when he has to work on holidays. This year I decided that some fun Mocktail “Champagne” Shots w/ Canada Dry would be GREAT!

So typically you would add a little alcohol to your gelatin mix to create your “shots”. But since I was going for a mocktail version – I used Canada Dry Ginger Ale® instead. I picked it up at Walmart – my go-to place when picking up all my party needs.

You see – just 4 simple ingredients needed to create this super fun party treat.

(the different colored sprinkles count as one & the water isn’t pictured)

I’m so in love with this pretty color!

These are going to be SO MUCH FUN at our little low key party this year.

It makes me wish we were hosting some friends & family to share them with.

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Mocktail Jello Shots

Ingredients

4 envelopes unflavored gelatin
1 cup cold ginger ale
3 cups ginger ale - heated to boiling
2 tbsp sugar
sprinkles of choice

Instructions

Line 8x8 pan with foil (for easy removal later)
Pour 1 cup cold ginger ale into large bowl
Sprinkle gelatin over the top & let sit while you boil the remaining ginger ale
Once remaining ginger ale is boiling - carefully pour over cold mixture - stir until dissolved
Add sugar - stir until dissolved
Carefully pour into prepared pan
Place in refrigerator for a minimum of 3 hours - I like to let sit overnight
Remove from pan & cut into squares
Add desired sprinkles

You can visit Canada Dry Ginger Ale® or 7UP® or check out Walmart to find a store near you to pick some up.

Want more great party recipe ideas?

Deep Fried Tortellini

Captain Crunch Bourbon Balls

Champagne Punch

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Peppermint Pudding Cups

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I have been talking a lot about quick & easy desserts here lately. Rather quick & easy recipes in general. I really think that sometimes it doesn’t matter the time it takes but rather the presentation that really brings smiles. Take these Peppermint Pudding Cups for example. I was able to make 3 of these in just a couple minutes & the kids ooohhhed & aaahhhed over them just like they do over the super elaborate desserts I create. These would be a fabulous little dessert for a large gathering. Easy, quick & inexpensive too. All of these things make it a WIN in my book. Let me show you what I did to spruce it up & make it extra special.

Adding a little peppermint extract to each flavor of pudding gives it great peppermint flavor – perfect for the holidays.

Like I said before – it’s all about the presentation. If I had just slopped the pudding in a plastic bowl & handed it to them it would have made zero impact. It would have been a completely forgettable dessert. Instead – layering it in the glass & topping it with additional peppermint goodness makes all the difference. Which is why something as simple as instant pudding can turn FABULOUS in a few minutes with a little added love.

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Peppermint Pudding Cups

Ingredients

1 3.9 oz instant chocolate pudding mix
1 1.34 oz vanilla instant pudding mix
4 cups cold milk
1 tsp peppermint extract
peppermint baking chips
Hershey's candy cane candy bar
whipped cream

Instructions

Add instant chocolate pudding, 1/2 tsp peppermint extract & 2 cups cold milk to a medium sized bowl & whisk well until all combined. Set aside to thicken.
Repeat the same process with the vanilla pudding, remaining 1/2 tsp peppermint extract & remaining 2 cups cold milk in another bowl.
Once pudding has thickened (about 5 minutes) start layering your cups
Small layer of chocolate, vanilla & finished with chocolate - you can also alternate in the cups if you like to have some mostly vanilla & others mostly chocolate.
Top with peppermint baking chips, a little whipped cream & more peppermint baking chips
Add one piece of the candy cane candy bar for added fun
Serve immediately or you can chill in refrigerator for several hours prior to adding whipped cream if needed

Want more easy dessert ideas?

No Bake Peppermint Oreo Bars

Mixed Nut Bark

Reese's Coco Clusters

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Holiday Coco Clusters

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Hello all my wonderful friends!!! I mentioned yesterday that with a little planning, learning to decline certain things to keep the calendar more open & sticking to a plan- we are nearing the end of our chaos this time of year. I love saying that & it feels so good. So since my focus this season has been a less is more sort of approach the last thing I want to do is fill that time up with other stuff. I worked so hard to make sure we have more family time available – I don’t want it filled with all sorts of other stuff. So fast, simple recipes are my main goal this year. So I came up with these Holiday Coco Clusters that prep in just 10 minutes + chill time. 100% delicious & definitely smile makers.

So here’s the back story on these. For years my mother-in-law would make other varieties of these little chocolaty bites. When we would visit – I would be the one that never left the buffet table. I would get there, set down gifts, say my hellos & then quickly find my way to the spread that spanned the bar area. My mother-in-law was the queen of little snacky type goodies. If I learned anything from her – it was to take what you know you already like & just keep playing & twisting it to come up with even better versions. That’s how these came about. While we still love & make the original version – these are pretty amazing too.

I love that these store well – which means you can give them as gifts.

Homemade goodies make the best gifts!

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Holiday Coco Clusters

Course: Dessert

Ingredients

1 cup mini marshmallows
1/2 cup sweetened coconut
1-1/4 cup coco puffs cereal
1 cup white chocolate chips
1 tbsp shortening
Holiday sprinkles - opt

Instructions

Measure out your cereal, coconut & marshmallows & set aside.
Combine white chocolate chips & shortening in glass bowl
Heat over double boiler, stirring frequently until melted
Pour over your dry mix - stir to coat evenly
Scoop tablespoon size drops out & place on parchment lined baking sheet
Sprinkle holiday sprinkles on top
Refrigerate to firm up at least 1 hour before serving.
Store in airtight container at room temperature.

So- do you want more delicious holiday treats?

Peppermint Crunch Bites

Red Velvet Fudge

Frostbitten Red Velvet Brownie Bites

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Chocolate Peppermint Cake

By Kleinworth & Co 4 Comments

Earlier this week we celebrated my older daughter’s birthday. I can’t believe she’s 14 – which here in the state of Idaho is legal driving age. Well… that’s not going to happen any time soon. But anyhow- she’s of the age now that a traditional birthday cake isn’t quite necessary & the whole birthday ordeal is scaled back. Something a little different is often okay with her & this year she chose this Chocolate Peppermint Cake to help us celebrate. I was happy to make it as I had only baked one other cake in the new oven & I was eager to try out another recipe. She really loves the combination of chocolate & peppermint so this cake was just perfect for her.

I was hesitant to go this route for her as we really try to keep her birthday & anything Christmas related as separate as possible. But it was her idea – so fortunately it fits with the season & I can share it here with you all now.

I decided on a light peppermint glaze this time for presentation. I wish I could have shown you a slice – but I didn’t want to pre-cut her cake before the celebration. We ended up adding just a little bit of this toasted coconut hot fudge on top which was DIVINE!

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Chocolate Peppermint Cake

Ingredients

1 package chocolate cake mix I used triple chocolate fudge
1 package instant chocolate pudding mix 3.9 ounce
3 tbsp cocoa powder
1-1/4 cups milk
1/2 cup sour cream
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups peppermint baking chips

Icing

1 cup confectioners sugar
2 tbsp milk
1/2 tsp peppermint extract

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees
In mixer bowl - combine cake mix, pudding mix, cocoa, milk, sour cream & eggs
Beat on medium for approx 2 minutes
Fold in peppermint chips
Liberally spray tour bundt pan with Bakers Joy (this is particularly important if using a bundt pan with a lot of detail)
Pour batter into sprayed pan
bake 55-60 minutes or until cake springs back when pressed
Allow to cool in pan on wire rack for 20 minutes
Invert onto plate & allow to completely cool before adding icing

To make icing

Combine all icing ingredients in small bowl & whisk well
Drizzle over cake & sprinkle with additional peppermint baking chips if desired

Want more cake ideas?

Peppermint Thin Cake

Red Velvet BlackBerry Crash Cake

Grasshopper Ice Cream Cake

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