You know I love a good cookie, but I also really love cookie bars. All the deliciousness of a cookie, but in bar form, which takes way less effort (rolling dough for individual cookies? Who needs it?). These oatmeal cookie bars with chocolate chips are my latest easy cookie bar recipe. I love the flavor browned butter adds to cookies so I’ve browned the butter here, but if you’re short on time this recipe will work great and still be yummy with regular softened butter.  If you love these oatmeal chocolate chip cookie bars, you’ll love my other recipes for easy cookie bars! Make sure to tr ..read more

If you’ve never had Pretzel Jello Salad before, you are in for a TREAT. Now, I’m really not the biggest jello fan – but I look forward to this side dish (or dessert) every family holiday. A crunchy, buttery pretzel crust is topped with a smooth and sweet cream cheese topping, which is in turn topped with jello mixed with your choice of fruit. I prefer raspberry jello pretzel salad, but strawberry jello pretzel salad is another popular choice. Crunchy, creamy, salty, sweet – it’s a family favorite for a reason. If you love a good pretzel dessert recipe, my Peanut Butter Pretzel Bites and Snicke ..read more

This Carrot Coffee Cake is sooooo good. It’s super moist, with a subtle crunch from a pecan streusel topping. I’ve included a cream cheese glaze as well because I like the classic pairing of cream cheese frosting and carrot cake, but you can skip it if you want – this carrot coffee cake is perfectly sweet and moist on its own.  If you’re looking for a more traditional cake or something fancier, my layered Carrot Cake with Pineapple and Pecans is a symphony of flavors – it’s big, but it’s the best carrot cake. If you’d like more coffee cake recipes, check out my Cinnamon Chocolate Chip Cof ..read more

Savor the the rich flavors of a Southern dessert classic with our Arkansas Possum Pie recipe, featuring delicious layers of a crumbly shortbread pecan crust, a creamy cream cheese layer, a rich chocolate pudding layer, and a fluffy whipped cream topping. This delightful dessert is the perfect blend of sweet and creamy, making it an instant crowd-pleaser for any occasion. If you’re a fan of creamy chocolate pies, then you are in the right place! I have some favorite creamy pie recipes you’ll want to add to your recipe box. A recent favorite is my Cookies and Cream Pie — smooth and cre ..read more

This Cookies and Cream Pie combines a luscious Oreo Pie Crust with a velvety, cream cheese and whipped cream filling, delivering a perfect blend of cookies and cream goodness. You probably already know I’m a big sucker for Oreo Dessert Recipes! I love the creamy aspect combined with the crunchy cookie. Some favorites are No Bake Oreo Dessert and Oreo Ice Cream Cake.  Why This Recipe Works Flavor. This cookies n cream pie is bursting with Oreo flavor all topped on an oreo cookie crust! The best pie for all Oreo lovers.  Texture. The smooth crea ..read more

Elevate your autumn dinner table with our Buttery Brown Sugar Acorn Squash recipe, where acorn squash halves are generously brushed with a sweet brown sugar buttery mixture, creating the perfect side dish for any fall meal or holiday table.  Whenever I make this oven roasted acorn squash, I can’t help but think of my dad. He’s an avid gardener and this is his favorite way to prepare acorn squash. For another favorite squash recipe, try our Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash! Or turn squash into a full meal with our Butternut Squash Sausage Pasta. Why This Recipe Works Most amazing b ..read more

This two-ingredient Magic Shell recipe is the perfect way to effortlessly elevate your desserts! Pour on top of cold ice cream, cake rolls, cheesecake, and more!   This easy magic shell recipe is beautiful (and delicious!) on my Ice Cream Cake Roll, drizzled on Ice Cream Nachos and Fried Ice Cream, or served with plain Vanilla Ice Cream with all your favorite ice cream sundae toppings!  Why This Recipe Works Smooth magic shell recipe. Say goodbye to clumpy, store-bought magic shells! This easy magic shell recipe creates a silky smooth texture that pours like a dream! The homemade ve ..read more

Butternut Squash Alfredo is a delicious pasta dish that combines velvety butternut squash with the perfect spices and creaminess for a comforting meal that is wholesome and delicious! Plus, it’s topped with maple-glazed bacon — doesn’t get better than that!   If you are looking for more delicious ways to use butternut squash this fall, then you are in the right place! In addition to this easy and delicious alfredo recipe, I also have one of my favorite butternut squash recipes: Butternut Squash and Mushroom Pasta. If you love butternut squash, you’ll love this recipe!  Why This Recip ..read more

Embrace the warm flavors of fall with this Libby’s Pumpkin Roll! A moist, spiced pumpkin cake filled with a luscious cream cheese filling, rolled into perfection — it’s the perfect treat for autumn gatherings.   Make sure to stock up on your favorite Libby’s pumpkin puree for some favorite pumpkin recipes this fall season! From Pumpkin Pecan Coffee Cake to Crustless Pumpkin Pie and Pumpkin Pecan Pancakes to my favorite Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread!  Why This Recipe Works Moist pumpkin cake. This Libby’s Pumpkin Roll is nicely moist and has the most amazing flavor.  Pumpkin roll ..read more

Coconut whipped cream is a dairy-free whipped cream option that is made from the full fat coconut milk or coconut cream. It’s delicate, soft and tastes amazing! Both your dairy-free and dairy-eating friends will love it! There’s something about putting a dollop of fluffy whipped cream on top of fruit, granola or pancakes that just hits the spot. I think one of my favorite combinations is homemade vanilla ice cream with a dollop of this coconut whipped cream and then drizzle raspberry sauce on top! It’s also great on top of pies such as key lime pie, pumpkin pie, banoffee pie or even a fresh pe ..read more