Whether you love crispy cookies or soft, this recipe for Peanut Butter Cookies can be made both ways with just one change in the ingredients! You can also split the batter and make half soft and half crispy if you have family members who like different cookie textures. These peanut butter cookies can also be...
Dessert Recipes
Strawberry Chantilly Puffs
Imagine a dessert that consists of puff pastry filled with vanilla pastry cream, topped with glazed strawberries, and a dollop of Chantilly cream. Doesn't that sound perfect? It's also exactly what this dessert is, and it's super easy to make! I had a super hard time naming this recipe because there really isn't a name...
Cinnamon Roll Cookies
Cinnamon Roll Cookies look fancy, but they are very easy to make. They remind me of a Snickerdoodle cookie with a cinnamon sugar filling and have become one of my favorite cookies of all time and, if you love cinnamon, they will become one of your favorites too! They remind me of a homemade cinnamon...
Danish Butter Cookies
Have you had those iconic Danish Butter Cookies in the blue tin? I am happy to say that the homemade version are even better and they are easy to make at home with only 4 simple ingredients which you probably already have on hand! It takes just a few minutes to whip up a batch...
Peppermint Meringue Cookies
Peppermint Meringue Cookies are the perfect little cookie for the holiday season. They only require 3 ingredients, are super easy to make, and make the perfect addition to your cookie trays! They taste just like candy canes, but after the initial crunch of the cookie, they simply melt in your mouth. If you aren't sure...
Pumpkin Pie Crumble
All the delicious flavors of a traditional pumpkin pie and more! This pumpkin pie crumble combines a shortbread crust with a delicious pumpkin pie filling and then it's topped with a cinnamon spiced crumble. Your friends and family will fall in love with this dessert and they never have to know how easy it is...
Cinnamon Raisin Muffins
These cinnamon raisin muffins are incredibly easy to make even if you aren't a baker! You can whip up a batch in about 30 minutes and your friends and family will think you are a professional muffin maker. There are some tips and tricks to getting those perfect domed muffin tops and I'll share them...
Lemon Cooler Cookies
Lemon cooler cookies are incredibly easy to make and all you need are a few basic cookie dough ingredients, lemon extract, True Lemon, and a fresh lemon. You can make them in less than 30 minutes and choose whether you want a soft or crunchy cookie. Personally, I prefer a crunchy cookie, but if you...
Holiday Cracker Toffee
You've probably heard of cracker toffee. It was very popular years ago because it is so easy to make and tastes delicious! Although I haven't seen it talked about in a while, I thought I would put my own spin on it and make it festive for St. Patrick's Day! You can certainly decorate in...
Sous Vide Crème Brûlée
It seems like all the fancy restaurants offer a classic crème brûlée on the dessert menu and my husband orders it every single time. There is something about this simple dessert that is so appealing. Is it the smooth custard or the hard sugar on top? Is it the delicate flavor of vanilla or is...
Chocolate Covered Caramel Candy
When it comes to homemade candy, it's hard to beat the perfect chocolate covered caramel! I've been making caramels for years, but this year I decided to change up my recipe to make it even easier. This buttery caramel recipe uses a dry method of cooking the sugar, so you don't have to worry about...
Easy Dipping Chocolate Recipe
Whether you want to make chocolate covered caramels, cookies stuffed with chocolate, chocolate covered strawberries or a simple chocolate fondue, this is an easy way to the perfect dipping chocolate. It's no secret that the best chocolate covered candies are made from good quality chocolate bars and couverture chocolate is the recommended type of chocolate...
Congo Bars
Is it a cookie or is it a brownie? This congo bar recipe is a little of both. The ingredients are very similar to a chocolate chip cookie with a flaky top and gooey center. Some may call them a bar cookie or blonde brownies, but growing up they were simply congo bars and my...
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies
Making whoopie pies is somewhat of a speciality of mine. I used to make traditional whoopie pies (chocolate cookies with a sweet cream filling) for the restaurant I owned, and everyone LOVED them. This year, I decided to incorporate some warm spices with pumpkin flavor and make Pumpkin Whoopie pies. The combination of soft pumpkin...
Air Fryer Apple Fritters
Apple Fritters are a delicious combination of fresh apples, cinnamon, and spices in a light batter and usually fried. With this air fryer recipe, you get all the great flavors of an apple fritter without deep frying! These air fryer apple fritters have a crispy exterior and are full of perfectly cooked apples on the...
Pumpkin Biscotti
Pumpkin Biscotti cookies are the perfect cookie for dipping into a hot cup of coffee or tea, they make great gifts, and they are super easy to make! You can dress them up with fancy decorations or keep them simple and let the pumpkin flavor shine through. Biscotti are one of my favorite cookies to...
Fruity Pebbles Ice Cream
Fruity Pebbles Ice Cream is one of the best ice cream flavors I've ever tasted! If you haven't tried it yet, it is a must for every ice cream lover. The flavors and texture of this ice cream are absolutely perfect in every way! The best news is you don't have to have an ice...
Banana Pudding with Meringue Topping
Layers of rich vanilla custard, bananas, and vanilla wafers topped with meringue is a dream dessert and one that is served up to family and friends with pride all across the United States. It is especially popular in the south and I would venture to say that this recipe is pretty close to a southern...
Easy Cherry Cobbler (Ninja Foodi or Instant Pot Recipe)
Making a cherry cobbler in your Ninja Foodi or Instant Pot has never been easier! In fact, I was quite surprised at just how quick and easy it is to make. It's perfect for that last-minute dessert! The hardest part is waiting for it to cool enough so it doesn't burn your tongue. There are...
Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding
If you love cinnamon rolls, you are going to really love this recipe for Cinnamon Roll Bread Pudding! It's an easy recipe to follow, but it does take some time, so make sure to plan ahead to allow enough time. This bread pudding combines all the wonderful flavors of cinnamon rolls with a rich custard...
Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs
You only need 4 ingredients to make these delicious Homemade Peanut Butter Eggs! You probably have the simple ingredients in your pantry and fridge already, and for this recipe, you do not need an egg mold or any special equipment. They are fun to make and you can get creative with add-ins and how you...
Peanut Butter & Jelly Cookies
A classic peanut butter cookie encased around a sweet bite of jelly and drizzled with white chocolate is definitely a cookie you don't want to miss! The flavors are so much like peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, but with a crunch! I started testing out peanut butter and jelly thumbprint cookies and the picture of...
EASY No-bake Key Lime Cheesecake
No-bake Key Lime Cheesecake has all the great flavors of a key lime pie and cheesecake rolled into one! Its light and creamy filling and the cookie crust makes for the perfect dessert! You only need a few ingredients and about 20 minutes to make this delicious pie! It's one of the easiest desserts every...
No-Bake Chocolate Mousse Pie
Chocolate Mousse Pie is not only perfect for the chocolate lover, it's a no-bake pie that takes less than 30 minutes to make! The hardest part of making this pie is waiting for it to set up in the refrigerator, which takes about 4-6 hours. There are several different methods for making this pie and...
Triple Chocolate Cheesecake ~ Pressure Cooker Recipe & Oven Directions Included
This Triple Chocolate Cheesecake is a chocolate lover's dream! It's easy to make right in the pressure cooker and tastes absolutely amazing! The first time someone asked me to make a chocolate cheesecake, I was really on the fence about it. Chocolate and cream cheese just didn't sound good to me at all. I'm not...
Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Fudge
Creamy, peanut buttery, and delicious! Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Fudge is surprisingly quick and easy to make, too! I used my new fashioned appliance, the Ninja Foodi, to make this wonderful fudge, but it can be done in any heavy bottom sauce pan on the stove or in the Instant Pot. The great thing about...
Peanut Brittle in the Ninja Foodi
Delicious Peanut Brittle can be made right in the Ninja Foodi or any deep pot on the stove. It only takes a few minutes to whip up a batch and it's ready for eating in under 30 minutes! I love using the inner pot of the Ninja Foodi for making candy because it is deep...
Homemade Peppermint Patties
If you are a fan of York Peppermint Patties, you HAVE to make this homemade version! Of all the "copycat" candy recipes I've made, these are the easiest, and the flavor is unbelievable! Whether you want to dip these beauties in dark, semi sweet, or milk chocolate, they are the perfect candy to make EVEN...
Homemade Chocolate Covered Cherries
Chocolate Covered Cherries with that liquid center aren't nearly as hard to make as they might seem. In fact, they are quite easy and quite delicious. Chocolate covered cherries always remind me of my grandmother, they were her favorite candy. We used to buy her a box or three at Christmas time every year. I...
Pecan Pie Bars
Individual Pecan Pie Bars are so much easier to make and way more convenient to serve than a pecan pie! Plus, they are perfectly portioned and freeze beautifully! You can literally grab one out of the freezer and eat it. No thawing, no waiting, just enjoy the BEST pecan pie bar you have ever tasted....
10-Minute Apple Pie ~ Ninja Foodi Recipe
Yep, that's right! You can make a delicious apple pie in 10 minutes. This recipe is perfect when you want to make a no-fuss apple pie OR want to make more of a homemade apple pie, but do the prep ahead of time. Never in my wildest imagination did I think it would be so...
Homemade Apple Pie Filling ~ Pressure Cooker Recipe
It is so easy to make your own Apple Pie Filling using your Ninja Foodi or Instant Pot, you will never reach for the canned kind again! Not only is it easy, it's absolutely delicious! I made one of the BEST Apple Pies I've ever had using this filling. It's perfectly spiced, not overly sweet,...
How to Pre-Bake a Pie Crust in the Ninja Foodi
There are times when you will want to pre-bake your pie crust before adding a filling. This is called blind baking and it's so easy to do in the Ninja Foodi. Whether you are making your pie crust from scratch or using a refrigerated dough, you can use this method to have a perfectly baked...
Homemade Pie Crust
Making a homemade pie crust isn't hard, but there are some tips that can make it a whole lot easier! I've been making pie crusts for about 20 years and I've had them go terribly wrong many times! Sometimes they won't roll out correctly, sometimes they are dense instead of flaky, sometimes I have simply...
Homemade Caramel Apples
Before you set out to make your own Homemade Caramel Apples, it's important to know some crucial details, tips, and tricks, so that your experience is a fun and stress-free one! I've been making candy and caramel my entire adult life. Never did I think that making homemade caramel apples would be so challenging, but...
Homemade Pistachio Ice Cream
It's so easy to make your own homemade pistachio ice cream, especially if you have the Ninja Foodi Cold & Hot Blender! Don't worry if you don't have the blender, though. I give instructions for a regular blender, too! This ice cream flavor is my all-time favorite, and I never realized how easy it was...
French Vanilla Bean Ice Cream ~ Ninja Foodi Blender Recipe
I love the richness of a French Vanilla Ice Cream, but I also love the flavor of a Vanilla Bean Ice Cream... so, why not combine the two? That's what I did in this recipe for French Vanilla Bean Ice Cream and it's outstanding! The best news of all... you don't need an ice cream...
Homemade Toffee ~ Ninja Foodi/Instant Pot/Stovetop
Buttery homemade toffee covered in chocolate, what more could we ask for? How about EASY to do! You got it! This recipe takes about 15 minutes of hands-on time and you don't need a thermometer! Toffee is one of the simplest types of candies to make, in my opinion. While there is the "PERFECT" crunch...
Homemade Strawberry Ice Cream ~ No Ice Cream Maker Needed!
Wouldn't it be nice to be able to make a homemade strawberry ice cream without the fuss of an ice cream maker? I thought so, too, and that is why I tested and tested various ingredients until I made one that is perfectly creamy and full of strawberry flavor! The mix is made right in...
No-Churn Chocolate Ice Cream
If you are ready to make a rich, decadent, chocolatey ice cream made without an ice cream maker, this is the recipe for you! It's better than Edy's! And most important, it doesn't tasted icey! YAY! They say practice makes perfect and I had a lot of practice testing this chocolate ice cream! About 8...