Cake Batter Rice Crispy Treats

When I saw this recipe over at one of my favorite blogs, Gimme Some Oven, I knew they were something I needed to try. I’ve been seeing all kinds of ways to fancy up the humble rice crispy treat in the food blog world lately and the perfect opportunity arose for me to join in. Some friends

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Peanut Butter M&M Cookies

The classic peanut butter and chocolate combination is featured in these delicious Peanut Butter M&M Cookies. Perfect for all your holiday baking.

The classic peanut butter and chocolate combination is featured in these delicious Peanut Butter M&M Cookies. Perfect for all your holiday baking. This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, please read my disclosure policy. **This post has been updated since its original post date in 2011. The photos and text have been updated.

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Monster Claws {Baked Chicken Tenders}

Noah is our little monster (at 6 months). He loves to growl when we ask him what a monster says. He’s so funny! And these are his sweet, adorable little claws. Not the monster and claws you were originally expecting to see huh? Well, I’ll get to those. There are just thousands, yes thousands, of

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Caramel Apple Cake Pops {The Improv Cooking Challenge}

Caramel Apple Cake Pops are a fun, festive treat to enjoy this autumn. Spiced cake, caramel sauce and chopped peanuts make the perfect little bite. I am so honored to have been asked (along with over 100 other food bloggers) to participate in The Improv Cooking Challenge hosted by Lady Behind the Curtain. Each month we

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Candy Corn Sugar Cookies

Baking is a total stress reliever for me. Gathering all the ingredients immediately relaxes my shoulders and lets me breathe a little deeper. Cracking the eggs and pulverizing them in the disposal helps too. Sometimes if you came to my house and saw my island stacked with baked goods you might become worried. But I’m

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Spider Eggs

Today I wanted to bring you all another Halloween recipe with Spider Eggs. Sounds gross at first, right? But look at them…who knew spiders could be so precious? These would be such a fun treat to make with your kids then serve at your Halloween party. They would take such pride in helping assemble them and would

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Chorizo Nachos

Simple Chorizo Nachos are just what your weekend needs. Spiced pinto beans, flavorful chorizo, melted cheese and spicy jalapenos all atop crispy tortilla chips. When I was a kid Friday’s were Nacho Night. I used to complain (shocking, right?) but now that I’ve grown up I get a little nostalgic thinking about those times I

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Mint Brownie Crinkles {12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies}

It’s week 2 of the 12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies and I am bringing you Mint Brownie Crinkles today. We aren’t big chocolate fans in our house but a big exception is brownies. I’ve heard of making cookies from a brownie mix or brownie recipe but had never actually tried it until now. Mint and

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Witch Hat Biscuits

This week we are continuing on with Halloween themed treats with these fun little Witch Hat Biscuits. I don’t use pre-made items too often but sometimes you just want some biscuits but don’t have the time to make the dough, knead, roll, cut and bake. Therefore, Grand’s biscuits sometimes grace our table. But never have

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