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A pan of bars that's always irresistible. Satisfying your sweet and salty cravings without having to turn on the oven. Wheeeee!

These bars make me feel like I'm a kid again. I get excited just at the sight of them. And I figured now was the best time to feature another no-bake treat. Isn't that all we want when the temperatures won't give us a break, but we're still looking for a homemade treat? I know it's all my heart desires ;).

This time around, I knew that I wanted to combine sweet and salty ingredients. If you've been reading my blog for a little while, you are well aware that I love that combo oh so much. I mean, how many salted caramel recipes have I featured in the past? Too many to list and there's no end in sight. But this time around, I decided to go with pretzels, pecans, and a fun amount of m&m's. And the outcome was more than fab.

Once I'd decided on my sweet-and-salty combo, I had to figure out the main component. As I told you yesterday, I am not a huge fan of cereal in the morning; Adam on the other hand, absolutely adores it. So I decided to open the cereal cupboard and see what I could find. I finally settled on multi grain cheerios, which is definitely a classic when it comes to no-bake cereal bars. And probably my new favorite way to enjoy them myself.

I can never wait to sink my teeth into a square or two. The chewiness and slight crunch gets me every time and certainly transports me back to Kathi in 1995. When I was sitting at the kitchen table, sipping on some lemonade, and waiting for my sweet treat. Summer doesn't get much better.

In case you haven't guessed it by now, I couldn't be more all over these. I hope you will be too!

Wishing you all the most wonderful weekend ahead.

This time around, I knew that I wanted to combine sweet and salty ingredients. If you've been reading my blog for a little while, you are well aware that I love that combo oh so much. I mean, how many salted caramel recipes have I featured in the past? Too many to list and there's no end in sight. But this time around, I decided to go with pretzels, pecans, and a fun amount of m&m's. And the outcome was more than fab.

No-Bake Sweet and Salty Cereal Bars

2015-07-23 08:55:26

Yields 12

Satisfy your sweet-and-salty cravings with these super easy no-bake bars. Simply the best!

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A pan of bars that's always irresistible. Satisfying your sweet and salty cravings without having to turn on the oven. Wheeeee! These bars make me feel like I'm a kid again. I get excited just at the sight of them. And I figured now was the best time to feature another no-bake treat.

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If you love coconut, boy are you in for a treat today! These easy Almond Joy Cookies take just four ingredients and don't even require a mixer! No beating, no chilling, just mix 'em up and throw 'em in the oven EASY! You're going to love these ooey gooey fabulous cookies!

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I've got a major coconut lover in my life - my Dad. He loves all things coconut: coconut cream pie, coconut macaroons, raspberry coconut magic bars and especially these easy Almond Joy Cookies. These cookies are crazy easy to make and bake up to ooey gooey perfection.

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So no flour, no eggs, no butter...what the heck is in these cookies you ask? Chocolate chips, coconut, almonds, and sweetened condensed milk - that's it! I scoop the cookies right onto a parchment-lined cookie sheet and off they go for about 12 to 14 minutes. When the bottoms starts to look golden brown and you seem some of the coconut with brown tips - it's time to come out!

After scooping out the cookies with my cookie scoop, I wet my fingertips and kind of pat the cookies into more of a disc shape. The cookies are the same shape going in as they are coming out so it's up to you!

If you love coconut, you simply have to give these a try! See how easy these are to make!

Almond Joy Cookies - Just 4 Ingredients!

Author: Trish - Mom On Timeout

1. Preheat the oven to 325F.

2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

3. In a large bowl combine coconut, chocolate chips, almonds, and sweetened condensed milk.

4. Stir until combined.

5. Scoop out dough with a cookie scoop onto prepared baking sheet.

6. Moisten the tips of your fingers with water and shape into discs. Pat the tops flat.

7. Bake cookies for 12 to 14 minutes or until tips of coconut are just starting to turn golden brown.

8. Let cool on baking sheet.

9. Store cookies in an airtight container.

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If you love coconut, boy are you in for a treat today! These easy Almond Joy Cookies take just four ingredients and don't even require a mixer! No beating, no chilling, just mix 'em up and throw 'em in the oven EASY! You're going to love these ooey gooey fabulous cookies!

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Baileys Tim Tam Cheesecake Balls - Conventional Method

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Rich, creamy and oh-so-delicious! These 4 ingredient, no-bake Baileys Tim Tam Cheesecake Balls are the perfect gift for family or friends!

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Happy Monday to you! I've got a really fun and simple recipe to share with you today. We've had a stash of these Ice Cream Sundae Cookie Cups in the freezer which has been a really nice treat to enjoy after some pool time on a hot summer evening.

You use a standard sized muffin tin, and some chocolate chip cookie dough (minus the chocolate chips) to make the cookie cups. They are perfect for holding a little scoop of vanilla ice cream.

To make the little well in the center, I used a small spice container to press down the center right when them came out of the oven. Don't worry if your cookie cup still looks a little under baked when you pull them out of the oven. This makes them easier to bite into when they are frozen later.

When they are cool, fill each cookie cup with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, freeze them well, and then drizzle on a bit of "magic shell" chocolate coating. It's only two ingredients and it hardens almost instantly. Don't forget the chopped peanuts!

You can be creative with the ice cream flavors and toppings too. Hope you get a chance to try these fun little treats!

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Happy Monday to you! I've got a really fun and simple recipe to share with you today. We've had a stash of these Ice Cream Sundae Cookie Cups in the freezer which has been a really nice treat to enjoy after some pool time on a hot summer evening.

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Are you excited for March Madness? Do you make a bracket, just watch casually, or not watch it all? However you celebrate, wow your friends with these easy to make and easy to eat Mini Taco Cups.

With all of our boys out of the house this year, March Madness has kind of snuck up on me! I am not usually a big college basketball fan, but I do love to watch the tournament- it is fun to make a bracket and, of course, to make snacks! I feel like it is one of those events that brings people together.

I usually make one new appetizer each year (always have to have my go to favorites!), and this year I tried out Mini Taco Cups. I ran to Walmart for inspiration and knew I could come up with a great Mexican dish with some Ro*Tel (my favorite easy way to pack a lot of flavor into a dish!),Rosarita Traditional Refried Beans, tortilla chips and cheese!

The Mini Taco Cups are full of flavor, easy to eat, and really satisfying! Doug says they are one of his favorite new recipes I've tried! I loved that they were filling enough to be dinner- a dinner of all appetizers is my favorite kind! You can eat these plain or dunk them in salsa or sour cream.

To start, brown your ground beef. Right before it is almost finished, add the undrained can of Ro*Tel. Then drain and add your taco seasoning!

Next, spread some Rosarita beans into the chips, and top with meat and cheese!

10 minutes in the oven and your snack is ready! I love that these are bite sized - and you don't even really need a plate! I am hoping to get all of my boys home for the Final Four- I know that they will love munching on these Mini Taco Cups and watching the game! Any excuse to get all of the home is a win in my book.

Mini Taco Cups

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Are you excited for March Madness? Do you make a bracket, just watch casually, or not watch it all? However you celebrate, wow your friends with these easy to make and easy to eat Mini Taco Cups. With all of our boys out of the house this year, March Madness has kind of snuck up on me!

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Garlic Parmesan Zucchini Chips Recipe by Tasty

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Take a zucchini slice and dip it in egg wash, then coat it in bread crumb mix, coating all sides and patting mixture onto both side, then place the slice on a large baking sheet. Repeat for all slices.

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Toasted slices of French bread are topped with a creamy ricotta cheese mixture, baked, and smothered in a savory mushroom mixture. These are simple yet elegant appetizer.

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I have a sweet ending to your game day line of football food for the Super Bowl,

Football Cake Pops, aka Keep Pounding Pops!

As you can imagine, Panthers Pride abounds in anticipation of Super Bowl 50 in the hopes of Carolina Panthers' victory over the Denver Broncos and first-ever Super Bowl win this Sunday! I think I bought the last package of napkins to be found in a 30 mile radius and there was no Carolina Panther blue anything left at Party City as of a week ago.

Keep Pounding has become a team mantra in honor of late Carolina Panthers player and coach Sam Mills, who first used the phrase "Keep Pounding" as a coach in an emotional speech to the team prior to the Panthers' playoff game in 2004, after being diagnosed with cancer. He spoke about commitment, dedication to teammates, team effort and never giving up and to "Keep Pounding." His speech and legacy became a rallying cry for the team and the spirit of Keep Pounding continues today for anyone fighting cancer.

These football cake pops are appropriately made with pound cake. Theses cake or "fork pops" are easy to serve for a party! I used a Sara Lee Frozen Pound Cake which is easy to find and texture makes it ideal for cutting out shapes, using the same method as in Puppy Love Pops.

Follow the directions on the package to thaw your cake. I used the family size (1 pound) cake. Cut your thawed cake in to 1-inch slices and then use a cookie cutter to make your footballs. I didn't have a football cookie cutter, so I used a round one to create a football shape.

Insert tines of a plastic fork carefully into bottom of your football to avoid breaking the cake. Transfer your cake forks to cookie sheet and freeze for 20 minutes.

Microwave your canned frosting 20 - 30 seconds, heating and stirring until the texture has a smooth consistency and that of lightly whipped cream. Remove cake from freezer and holding the plastic fork, dip into melted frosting to cover, allowing excess frosting to drip back into bowl. Press the bottom of the football against the rim of the bowl to remove excess frosting.

Microwave 5 - 10 seconds more as needed if frosting becomes too thick for dipping. Place your dipped footballs on a wire rack to allow frosting to set.

Note: I used Pillsbury Creamy Supreme Frosting as pictured above. Avoid using a whipped-style variety canned frosting that can break down when heated in the microwave.

Add laces to your football cake pops with vanilla frosting or melted white chocolate. Gently remove footballs from wire rack. I used a knife to help pry them up so the cake pops don't break from any frosting that sticks when you lift the forks.

I used some faux grass from the craft store on top a styrofoam base to hold the forks for serving and then added some Panther blue chocolate candy (Sixlets from Party City in Caribbean Blue) to surround the grass "field" for a little team color and sweet ending.

Keep Calm and Keep Pounding!

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I have a sweet ending to your game day line of football food for the Super Bowl, Football Cake Pops, aka Keep Pounding Pops! As you can imagine, Panthers Pride abounds in anticipation of Super Bowl 50 in the hopes of Carolina Panthers' victory over the Denver Broncos and first-ever Super Bowl win this Sunday!

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These pecan pralines have the perfect snappy crunch and mouthwatering melt-in-your-mouth taste JUST like the ones from your favorite candy shop.

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Easy Garlic Cheese Bombs Recipe - biscuit bombs filled with gooey mozzarella, brushed with garlic Ranch butter and baked into perfection. Easy, fast and absolut

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This Bacon Mac and Cheese Bites recipe is a cheesy appetizer that everyone loves. Make for your next party or surprise your family with these for dinner!

When it comes to appetizers what could be better than combining macaroni and cheese with bacon? These Bacon Mac and Cheese Bites can be prepared ahead of time and warmed up right before serving. Or make them as a fun dinner for your family!
Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links in this post are affiliate links to the tools used to make these cookies. There is no additional cost to you, but I will earn a small commission if you purchase through those links. Thank you for your support! **Note: I've gotten a few questions about the bottom of the muffin pan in this photo. The only thing in the bottom of the pan is cooking spray oil. The reflection of light is making it look more noticeable.
First, line greased muffin pan cups with precooked bacon. I used Homel Black Label Fully Cooked Bacon. This is our favorite precooked bacon and I love that it comes in a large package so there is enough for everyone in the family to have it for several meals.

Next, fill the cups with macaroni and cheese. You can use your favorite homemade recipe or used the boxed kind. I used Annie's Shells and White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese and added one cup of finely shredded cheddar cheese. I had about 2 1/2 cups of mac and cheese to divide.

Sprinkle the mac 'n cheese with Italian panko. I used Progresso Italian Panko Style Breadcrumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

Serve these tasty bites while warm. The Bacon Mac and Cheese Bites can be prepared ahead of time and warmed up in the microwave before serving. Bacon Mac and Cheese Bites are a cheesy party appetizer that everyone will love. And if you have kids like mine, you will be a hero if you make these for dinner!
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Here are a few more cheesy appetizer recipes to try:

Bloomin' Garlic Cheese Biscuits | Fried Cheese Curds | Baked Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Macaroni and Cheese Pizza | Buffalo Ranch Mozzarella Sticks | Cheese Bombs

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This Bacon Mac and Cheese Bites recipe is a cheesy appetizer that everyone loves. Make for your next party or surprise your family with these for dinner! When it comes to appetizers what could be better than combining macaroni and cheese with bacon?

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A quick and easy cream cheese pie crust envelops tangy apples and salted caramel for a handheld treat.

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(omgchocolatedesserts.com) Red Velvet Truffles are a must make Valentine’s Day treat. Delicious red velvet cake balls covered with white chocolate. So easy and 

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Hello chocolate chip biscuit s’mores! Yes, we “s’merged” s’mores and biscuits and you know how it turned out… AWESOME!! We ended up eating all of them right aft

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Trim bananas and unwrap spring roll wrappers.

With a corner towards you, place a banana half with Nutella in the center of the wrapper. (I put about 2 tablespoons of Nutella in each, but we all agreed more would have been even better!) Tuck the corner under the banana so that there is a single layer of wrapper around the banana. Fold the two sides in tightly and seal with wet fingers. Continue rolling the banana up in the wrapper and seal with more paper.

Heat 2″ of oil to 375ºF and place about 3 spring rolls into the oil at a time, cooking for about 2 minutes or until they are nice and golden.

Carefully, use a slotted spoon to remove spring rolls, shake off excess oil, and drain on a paper towel-lined plate. Serve warm with ice cream and enjoy!

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This is my most requested recipe for parties. Everyone is always stunned at how simple the ingredients are. If you are serving a large number of people, you may

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Prep 45 min

Total 45 min

Ingredients 6

Servings 16

Don't let the size fool you--these two-bite burger bombs are packed with flavor! ...MORE+LESS-

Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with sides with foil. Line 2 additional cookie sheets with foil. Separate dough into 8 biscuits. Cut each biscuit in half; press with hands into circle about 3 inches in diameter.

In center of each biscuit round, place 2 tablespoons cooked ground beef (or 1 meatball) and 1 cube of cheese. Wrap dough to completely enclose beef and cheese; pinch seams to seal.

Place bacon on foil-lined cookie sheet with sides. Bake about 8 minutes to partially cook bacon. Wrap each stuffed "bomb" with 1 slice partially cooked bacon slice. Place bacon wrapped dough 2-inches apart on two foil-lined cookie sheets with dough seam side down. Bake 13 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm with ketchup and mustard, if desired.

Expert Tips

Switch up your cheese for variety. Mozzarella would be great.

Try stuffing them with a slice of jalapeño for extra kick.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories

230

Calories from Fat

120

% Daily Value

Total Fat

14g

21%

Saturated Fat

6g

31%

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

40mg

13%

Sodium

460mg

19%

Potassium

105mg

3%

Total Carbohydrate

13g

4%

Dietary Fiber

0g

0%

Sugars

3g

Protein

13g

Vitamin A

2%

2%

Vitamin C

0%

0%

Calcium

10%

10%

Iron

6%

6%

Exchanges:

1/2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 1/2 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect treat for Christmas morning.

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We cannot stop munching on these salted caramel pretzel snaps! They only take a couple of ingredients and no time at all to make!

I have been sitting here forever trying to figure out a name for these things because they are kind of like those "turtle" chocolates people make except not because there are not nuts and the chocolate is on the bottom not a shell on top. Bites? But it's a little more than a bite and truffles clearly wouldn't work as they are nothing like a truffle. Snaps? I mean, they do snap when you bite them. And trust me, they are addicting little salted caramel pretzel snaps!

Our friend, Aaron gave us a try of a little salted caramel pretzel snaps treat at his house one night, but I haven't ever seen them at the store, so I was stuck to make my own and I'm happy to say it's the fastest recipe ever!

Quick and Easy Holiday Treat

I don't even know if I should be calling it a recipe as there's not really much to it. In fact, I was trying to hurry so I put two pieces of parchment out, one for me and one for our 10 year old and 6 year old. The 10 year old did the chocolate and caramel and the 6 year old placed pretzels and sprinkled salt. I chose to photograph their's just to prove it could be done by a child.

Candy making was a whole process at my house growing up. We made gobs and gobs of candies, turtles, peanut butter balls, coconut balls, chocolate pizza, and more! It was such a fun time and I loved helping it.

Salted Caramel Pretzel Snaps

It makes me a little sad to think about how I didn't realize just what a special opportunity it was to be surrounded by family in a safe, loving home and to just be a carefree kid. I know that it's like that for most kids, but I regret not taking more advantage of being a family. Now we all live far apart and holidays are often spent alone because it's too far to travel to everyone. Such a bummer. But at least we can make our treats with our own families not and keep the tradition going.

It only takes a couple of ingredients but these peanut butter balls look gourmet!

Salted Caramel Pretzel Snaps

Ingredients:

Directions:

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We cannot stop munching on these salted caramel pretzel snaps! They only take a couple of ingredients and no time at all to make! I have been sitting here forever trying to figure out a name for these things because they are kind of like those "turtle" chocolates people make except not because there are not nuts and the chocolate is on the bottom not a shell on top.

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Simple, sweet and easy to make. Peanut butter and milk chocolate morsel-coated spoons are a perfect treat to dip in your favorite mug of hot cocoa or wrapped up for a special gift!

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Sweet and Salty Chocolate Covered Pretzels

Serving size: 5 pretzels | Calories: 155 | Total Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 283mg | Carbohydrates: 27g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Protein: 3g | SmartPoints: 6

Ingredients

1 (10 ounce) bag dark or semisweet chocolate chips (mini or regular are both fine)

1 (16 ounce) bag whole wheat mini pretzels, unsalted (if salted is only type available, use those, but do not garnish with sea salt)

2 teaspoons sea salt (flakes such as Maldon work well, but any type of sea salt will do)

Directions

1. Line 2 baking sheets with wax paper.

2. Melt chocolate in a double boiler over medium heat on the stovetop.*

3. *To make your own double boiler, put a metal or heat-proof glass bowl or pot over a pot of one-inch simmering water. Simmering water should not touch the pot or bowl that is on top.

4. Stir constantly. Once melted, remove from heat. Alternatively, heat in microwave safe dish for 30-second intervals and remove each time to stir until melted. Ensure that no water gets into the chocolate or it will seize.

5. Remove chocolate from heat.

6. Drop pretzels into melted chocolate a handful at a time. Remove one at a time with kitchen tongs or a fork, shaking off excess chocolate back into the bowl and placing the pretzel on the wax paper. Once each handful has been dipped in the chocolate and placed on the wax paper, sprinkle with sea salt while still hot.

7. Working in batches, finish all of the pretzels. Place the baking sheet in the fridge for at least an hour for chocolate to harden.

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Sweet and Salty Chocolate Covered Pretzels Serving size: 5 pretzels | Calories: 155 | Total Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 283mg | Carbohydrates: 27g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Protein: 3g | SmartPoints: 6 Ingredients 1 (10 ounce)

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Sour cream cheesecake baked over a vanilla wafer crust is a delightful dessert for special occasions and holidays.

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Besides Oreos, this recipe also works well with the Country Choice Organic Sandwich Creme Cookies (Pack of 6), or other Oreo like cookies.

If you really love Oreos, or are looking for a great gift idea, We recommend the OREO Cookie Club Subscription Box which is three months of different Oreo innovation products and tied and true favorites (all in an a special Oreo designed box!) ...We also really love the Dunky Cup for dipping Oreos!

It's day 2 of The Budget Diet's 12 Days of Cookies, and Oreo Balls are always a hit at a cookie exchange! Tomorrow's recipe on The Budget Diet's 12 Days of Cookies is Ginger Snaps!

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These Bacon Bombs are the perfect cheesy snack or appetizer idea! They're so popular, you better make plenty! Easy recipe! #BaconDoneWright

Y'all, I am getting soooooo excited! Thanksgiving is just a little more than a week away - and I can't wait! I have been working on getting everything ready - and I have even painted some rooms in our house. I know, it's not typically what people do in preparation for Thanksgiving, but it's something I have been putting off and it was a good enough reason to finally tackle that project! I just love the color change .....

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It's amazing what a little paint can do! It looks so much brighter and happier - doesn't it?!

Since we will be enjoying our Thanksgiving feast in the late afternoon, I wanted to find a few things I could serve earlier in the day to tide people over until mealtime. My Garlic & Herb Cheese Bombs are always such a hit that I wanted to see if I could make a spin-off recipe - and since Wright® Brand Bacon was on sale at Fry's ($8.99 sale price - $12.99 regular price!), I decided to make Bacon Bombs .... you are welcome!

I love that Wright® Brand Bacon has thicker, heartier slices with a rich, robust flavor! Not to mention, I love that it comes in 1.5 lb. package sizes - plus Wright® Brand Bacon uses the best cuts of premium meat, hand-selected and hand-trimmed.

I know these Bacon Bombs are going to be a hit on Thanksgiving - and it's a good thing I picked up a few packages of Wright® Brand Bacon to put in the freezer! I may need to make another trip to Fry's to stock up on more ingredients for these Bacon Bombs - because they really are the bomb!
If refrigerated biscuits are not available where you live, check out my recipe for Homemade Buttermilk Biscuits! For each bomb, you will need slightly more biscuit dough than it takes to cover the cheese and bacon so you can make a good seal - meaning, the cheese won't leak out everywhere!

by Jamie @ Love Bakes Good Cakes

2 cans (7.5 oz. each) refrigerated biscuits

4 oz. Mozzarella cheese, cut into 20 cubes

8 slices Wright® Brand Bacon, cooked and crumbled

4 tbsp. butter, melted

1/2 tsp. Italian seasoning

1/2 tsp. garlic powder

Pizza sauce, for dipping (optional)

1. Preheat oven to 400°F.

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Do you love desserts with crescent rolls ? Try this Apple Pie Bites made with crescent rolls, apples & pecans.

The summer is coming to an end, at least for this year, and I'm kind of sad about that. As if I could not catch it until the end and take advantage of all the pleasant things that it offers.
Orchard near our house is full of plums, grapes and apples and it always reminds me that autumn is on the way. In early September we return to our virtual places and begin the new season of autumn recipes. And then I always think of my favorite apples and pumpkins.
What distinguishes these rolls from the others is that besides pecans/walnuts and apples, there is a great taste of sugar and cinnamon. Very tasty!

Do you love desserts with crescent rolls ? I generally like them, with any stuffing. They are modest in terms of ingredients but very seductive by taste. I always fall for such combinations, because I am from those who pay attention to every ingredient, and although I love medley of colors and the width of taste, which certain foods provide, yet I find myself to be more impressed by streamlined forms ie. combinations of those "little of everything".

Soooo, back to today sweet treat.

⅓ cup brown sugar

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

3 tablespoons butter, melted

⅓ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

1 Granny Smith apple, cored and sliced into 8 (1/2-inch) slices

1 (8-ounce) can Pillsbury Original crescent rolls

1. Heat oven to 375°F. Line cookie sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.

2. Unwrap the crescent roll and separate the triangles.

3. Combine sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.

4. Evenly spread butter onto each triangle.

5. Sprinkle each triangle with a lot of sugar and cinnamon mixture, and sprinkle with the pecans or walnuts,

6. Wash the apple and cut into 8 equal slices.

7. Place a piece of apple on each triangle of dough (on a wider side) and roll it in a croissant.

8. Arrange crescent roll croissant(bites) on a cookie sheet.

9. Spread the remaining butter on each crescent roll croissant and sprinkle with additional sugar and cinnamon.

10. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until golden.

11. Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Try it in one of the beautiful clear brisk fall days, or rainy and cold days that will follow, it is a winter cake as much as it is a fall cake and you will enjoy for sure!

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This Bacon Mac and Cheese Bites recipe is a cheesy appetizer that everyone loves. Make for your next party or surprise your family with these for dinner!

When it comes to appetizers what could be better than combining macaroni and cheese with bacon? These Bacon Mac and Cheese Bites can be prepared ahead of time and warmed up right before serving. Or make them as a fun dinner for your family!
Disclaimer: Please note that some of the links in this post are affiliate links to the tools used to make these cookies. There is no additional cost to you, but I will earn a small commission if you purchase through those links. Thank you for your support! **Note: I've gotten a few questions about the bottom of the muffin pan in this photo. The only thing in the bottom of the pan is cooking spray oil. The reflection of light is making it look more noticeable.
First, line greased muffin pan cups with precooked bacon. I used Homel Black Label Fully Cooked Bacon. This is our favorite precooked bacon and I love that it comes in a large package so there is enough for everyone in the family to have it for several meals.

Next, fill the cups with macaroni and cheese. You can use your favorite homemade recipe or used the boxed kind. I used Annie's Shells and White Cheddar Macaroni and Cheese and added one cup of finely shredded cheddar cheese. I had about 2 1/2 cups of mac and cheese to divide.

Sprinkle the mac 'n cheese with Italian panko. I used Progresso Italian Panko Style Breadcrumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 minutes.

Serve these tasty bites while warm. The Bacon Mac and Cheese Bites can be prepared ahead of time and warmed up in the microwave before serving. Bacon Mac and Cheese Bites are a cheesy party appetizer that everyone will love. And if you have kids like mine, you will be a hero if you make these for dinner!
↑↑↑ Watch the RECIPE IN ACTION, in the video above. ↑↑↑

Here are a few more cheesy appetizer recipes to try:

Bloomin' Garlic Cheese Biscuits | Fried Cheese Curds | Baked Mozzarella Cheese Sticks

Macaroni and Cheese Pizza | Buffalo Ranch Mozzarella Sticks | Cheese Bombs

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Cake Batter Fudge-so easy to make and so good to eat!

I have to apologize right up front to whoever I got this recipe from. I don't remember who you are. I'm so sorry.

Here's what happened. My sweet stepdaughter loves finding things and then shares them to me on Facebook. Especially things she wants me to make. Sweet, yummy, tempting treats. Usually if I want to make whatever it is, I'll Pin it on Pinterest so I can find it later.

For whatever reason when little miss temptress shared that Cake Batter Fudge to me on FB, I didn't pin it. I wrote down the recipe on a scrap of paper. Then it was a few weeks later, or maybe even a month later, that I got around to making it. Then another month until I decided to edit the photos and add the recipe to the blog.

So here's the moral of the story.

When you see all those yummy photos floating around facebook that say "Hit Share to Save it to Your Wall" Go ahead and share it so your friends can all see the yummy treat you found but then you better do that second Option of " PIN IT FOR LATER!"

This fudge is so good, and so fast and easy, the girls can even whip up a batch any time they want. And I can tell you, if you're looking for a little fun, change out the flavor of the cake mix. Oh the possibilities!

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Ingredients

Instructions

Notes

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Cake Batter Fudge-so easy to make and so good to eat! I have to apologize right up front to whoever I got this recipe from. I don't remember who you are. I'm so sorry. Here's what happened. My sweet stepdaughter loves finding things and then shares them to me on Facebook.

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Taste true indulgence with this recipe for Inside-Out Chocolate Strawberries . The perfect pairing, these luscious strawberries, filled with a smooth, chocolate cream cheese mixture, are enchanting pieces of heaven. A delightful start to an afternoon brunch or the finishing touch to an elegant dinner party, these classy strawberries will steal the show at any springtime gathering.

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Prep 10 min

Total 6 hr 10 min

Servings 6

Three simple ingredients are all you need to make homemade fro-yo pops. And that's not even the best part! Wait until you get a taste of the flavor from the fresh fruit. Just pick your favorite and freeze on. See All 12 Pops of Summer...MORE+LESS-

containers (6 oz each) Yoplait® Original yogurt French vanilla

cups cut-up fresh fruit such as blueberries, bananas, cherries, grapes, papaya, peaches, oranges or raspberries

In blender, place all ingredients. Cover; blend until smooth.

Divide mixture among 6 (5-oz) paper cups. Cover cups with foil; insert craft stick into center of each pop. (Or fill ice pop molds according to manufacturer's directions.) Freeze about 6 hours or until frozen.

Expert Tips

This pop can also be made with strawberries, grapefruit, plums, mango or pineapple for great flavor, too!

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Pop

Calories

110

Calories from Fat

5

% Daily Value

Total Fat

1g

1%

Saturated Fat

0g

0%

Trans Fat

0g

Cholesterol

0mg

0%

Sodium

35mg

1%

Potassium

180mg

5%

Total Carbohydrate

22g

7%

Dietary Fiber

1g

7%

Sugars

17g

Protein

3g

Vitamin A

6%

6%

Vitamin C

10%

10%

Calcium

15%

15%

Iron

0%

0%

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 1/2 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 0 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

1 1/2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Yoplait is a registered trademark of YOPLAIT MARQUES (France) used under license.

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Rolo Pretzel Sandwiches ...3 ingredients to make and the perfect blend of salty and sweet, crunchy and chewy, and all around delicious!

Are you ready for the most addicting treat you will make this holiday season? These Rolo pretzel sandwiches are incredibly delicious and made with only three simple ingredients (plus sprinkles).

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These pretzel sandwiches are so easy to make that the kids can help too! I let my girls help me with unwrapping the Rolos and placing them on top of the pretzels, and they did a fantastic job. Once you've got them all set up, you just pop them in the oven for a couple of minutes to soften the chocolate, and then you're ready to top them with another pretzel.

Once they've cooled completely, melt your white chocolate and dip the pretzel sandwiches halfway, then sprinkle with holiday sprinkles. So easy and festive too!

These Rolo pretzel sandwiches really do have everything - chewy caramel, crunchy pretzel, smooth chocolate, and fun sprinkles! You'll definitely want to double the batch, because these little treats disappear fast!

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Rolo Pretzel Sandwiches

Ingredients:

Directions:

Super cute and simple right? They would make the perfect addition to your holiday plate! You could also make these year round with just the white chocolate or by using different color sprinkles.

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Rolo Pretzel Sandwiches ...3 ingredients to make and the perfect blend of salty and sweet, crunchy and chewy, and all around delicious! Are you ready for the most addicting treat you will make this holiday season? These Rolo pretzel sandwiches are incredibly delicious and made with only three simple ingredients (plus sprinkles).

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Gluten-free No Bake Brownie Bites with Candy

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Rolo Pretzel Sandwiches ...3 ingredients to make and the perfect blend of salty and sweet, crunchy and chewy, and all around delicious!

Are you ready for the most addicting treat you will make this holiday season? These Rolo pretzel sandwiches are incredibly delicious and made with only three simple ingredients (plus sprinkles).

MY OTHER RECIPES

These pretzel sandwiches are so easy to make that the kids can help too! I let my girls help me with unwrapping the Rolos and placing them on top of the pretzels, and they did a fantastic job. Once you've got them all set up, you just pop them in the oven for a couple of minutes to soften the chocolate, and then you're ready to top them with another pretzel.

Once they've cooled completely, melt your white chocolate and dip the pretzel sandwiches halfway, then sprinkle with holiday sprinkles. So easy and festive too!

These Rolo pretzel sandwiches really do have everything - chewy caramel, crunchy pretzel, smooth chocolate, and fun sprinkles! You'll definitely want to double the batch, because these little treats disappear fast!

Rolo Pretzel Sandwiches Video

Rolo Pretzel Sandwiches Printable Recipe

Rolo Pretzel Sandwiches

Ingredients:

Directions:

Super cute and simple right? They would make the perfect addition to your holiday plate! You could also make these year round with just the white chocolate or by using different color sprinkles.

This post is sponsored by HERSHEY'S. Thanks for supporting the sponsors that allow me to create new and special content for I Heart Naptime.

more by I Heart Naptime "

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Yummy and adorable Cookie Monster Popcorn - sweet and salty popcorn mixed with mini cookies and googly monster eyes. Fun and delicious, a great combination!

The most popular recipe on Two Sisters Crafting is our Grinch Popcorn. So we thought ... Hey, what other iconic furry character deserves their own popcorn recipe? It didn't take long to come up with an idea ... our favorite cookie loving monster. We love how this Cookie Monster Popcorn turned out and boy did the family love it. This sweet and salty popcorn with a smattering of mini cookies is very yummy, easy to make and super duper adorable!

We bought Nabisco Go-Paks of Mini Chips Ahoy and Oreo Minis for our cookie mix-ins. You can find these at most Grocery and Big Box Stores. We got our at Target.

Start with approximately 10 cups of popcorn. Make sure you get out all of the un-popped kernels. You don't want to bite down on one of those! We pop our popcorn on the stove ( you can find our directions on How to Make Perfect Popcorn here) but you can use air-popped or microwave. Once you have the popcorn made, salt it liberally. It is so nice to taste the salty with the sweet marshmallow coating. Not quite like Kettle Corn but close.

To make the Marshmallow Mixture for the Cookie Monster Popcorn, melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a medium sauce pan. Once the butter is melted, add 3 cups of mini marshmallows. Stir until the marshmallows are melted. Turn off the heat as soon as the last marshmallow has melted.

To tint the marshmallow mixture, we added 3 drops of Blue food coloring from the Wilton Color Right Food Coloring system.

Slowly pour the marshmallow mixture over the salted popcorn.

Gently fold the marshmallow mixture in with the popcorn until the popcorn is mostly covered. The amount of marshmallow mixture you want to add is really up to your own taste.

The more you add, the stickier the popcorn will be so we suggest that you add it a bit at a time, stir the popcorn and give it a taste before you add more. Leave a little bit of the marshmallow mixture for the next step.

Now pour the popcorn onto a cookie sheet covered with foil or a silpat liner. Drizzle a little bit of the remaining marshmallow mixture over the popcorn but do not mix it up. You will need the mixture at the top so the cookies and candy eyes will have something to stick to.

Here are the mix-ins that we added to our Cookie Monster Popcorn. We used a handful of Mini Chips Ahoy, a handful of Mini Oreos and a handful of Wilton Candy Eyes.

Now it is time to add the cookies and the candy eyes. Don't wait too long after you pour the popcorn onto the cookie sheet. You want the marshmallow mixture to still be warm and sticky. Sprinkle the cookies onto the popcorn, concentrating on the areas with the most drizzled marshmallow mixture. We strategically placed the Wilton Candy Eyes together throughout the popcorn. Allow the Cookie Monster Popcorn to cool. Break apart into pieces and serve.

Our family loves this popcorn so it has never lasted longer than a day at our house. This popcorn definitely tastes best right after it is made but will keep for a few days in an airtight container. The popcorn is a little chewier the next day because it absorbs some of the moisture from the marshmallow mixture but it still tastes good.

This Cookie Monster Popcorn is adorable. And like our other Sweet and Salty Popcorn recipes, it tastes great too. This would be a fun treat for a Cookie Monster Birthday Party, a Sesame Street Cookie Monster Party or at a special occasion at Preschool. Or maybe just whip up a batch for yourself ... it tastes delicious!

Cookie Monster Popcorn

Ingredients:

Directions:
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Oh how I love a treat that can be whipped up in about 15 minutes. My boys and their buddies couldn't get enough of these Chewy Oreo Bars we had as an after school snack this week. Sometimes my spontaneous recipe creations turn out to be the most fun, lol!

Yes you use an entire package of Oreo Cookies, but what you get in return is a marshmallow-y Oreo treat that is worth every bite 🙂

Surprise the kids (and yourself) with this one, they'll be all smiles, Enjoy!

3 whole ingredients. I know, tricky 🙂

Break out your Cookies!

Place them all in the food processor or blender and mix until ground.

Like so.

Melt the butter and marshmallows into a large bowl until puffed.

You'll get a little something like this 🙂

Working quickly, pour in your ground cookies.

Mix, mix and mix 🙂

You'll get a gooey mess....that's delish!

Transfer to an 8×8 inch baking pan and let set for about 10 minutes.

Cut into squares and indulge 🙂

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No-Bake Chewy Cookies and Cream Bars

5 cups Large Marshmallows

4 tablespoons butter

Makes 9 large bars

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Oh how I love a treat that can be whipped up in about 15 minutes. My boys and their buddies couldn't get enough of these Chewy Oreo Bars we had as an after school snack this week. Sometimes my spontaneous recipe creations turn out to be the most fun, lol!

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Sometimes simple is best. That's where these Chunky Monkey Bites are so amazing. My kids adore this fun treat with bananas, peanut butter, and chocolate. And who wouldn't?

These little Chunky Monkey Bites are so tasty! And it helps that they're simple to make. The most complicated part (and it's not hard at all) is dipping the banana bites into the chocolate!

This fun treat is a perfect less-processed Valentine's Day treat - or any time! We're making Chunky Monkey Bites along with a " Rainbow Fruit Salad " for our little Valentine's Day party at home.

The only downside? Chunky Monkey Bites disappear quickly! But that's okay, because they don't store well for long.

How to Make Chunky Monkey Bites:
Ingredients:

2 bananas

1/3 cup peanut butter (or almond butter)

1 pkg chocolate chips (we use this soy-free brand)

Your little helpers can help you cut the bananas into pieces...(don't let them use a sharp knife, like I show in this photo for obvious reasons!)

Lay the bananas on a parchment-paper lined cookie sheet. You'll need two bananas for each "Chunky Monkey bite" - this is a great time to encourage counting by two's or even multiplication with your kids!

Spread a little peanut butter onto every second banana slice. To make it even easier, spoon some peanut butter into a sandwich baggie and cut a little bit off the corner. Now you (or your helpers) can simply squeeze the peanut butter out. This is much quicker, simpler, and less-messy than using a knife.

Top each dollop of peanut butter with a banana slice, making a little a "sandwich." Even little helpers will love to help with this part!

Now you can stop here and enjoy a simple peanut butter and banana snack. Or tell your kids you're making "Chunky Monkey Bites" and wait just a bit longer!

This next step is important: freeze the banana sandwiches for at least 30 minutes, preferably an hour. This will allow the chocolate to stick to the bananas vs sliding off like it will if your bananas are room temperature.

When the bananas are almost ready to use, melt the chocolate with just a little bit of coconut oil, about 1 teaspoon. This helps thin the chocolate a little, making it easier to use.

When your bananas are ready, use a fork to dip each piece into the chocolate. You should probably do the chocolate dipping, though your little helpers will be happy to help you lick out the chocolate bowl when you're done!

Return to the parchment paper sheet.

Freeze again for another hour or so until the bananas are hardened.

You will need to keep your Chunky Monkey Bites cold or the banana will try to separate from the chocolate, making a bit of a mess. They'll still taste good, but they won't look as nice.

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Sometimes simple is best. That's where these Chunky Monkey Bites are so amazing. My kids adore this fun treat with bananas, peanut butter, and chocolate. And who wouldn't? These little Chunky Monkey Bites are so tasty! And it helps that they're simple to make.

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Need a quick and easy take along dessert for your holiday festivities this weekend? Look no further! These S'mores Krispie Treats were a hit with my family and they will be with yours too! Crispy graham cereal, soft marshmallows and milk chocolate all coated in gooey marshmallow. What's NOT to like?

Can I just tell you? I am a terrible krispie treat maker. Really. What should be a simple mix and go recipe always seems to give me woes. Maybe I over think the whole thing. I seriously do not know what my issue is, but these S'mores Krispie Treats came out good the first time. Seriously good. And I didn't screw them up! haha

They really do taste like s'mores! You've got to work quick though...when the pips meet the warm marshmallow coating, they start to melt FAST! What is a pip you ask? According to Hershey's® a pip is what the breakable sections of the Hershey Milk Chocolate bar are called. I may have overworked a few pips into the treats when I added them, but if you are quick, you can get them in there without much melting happening!

To cut these into bars, I just sprayed a glass 13" x 9" casserole pan with cooking spray, then lifted the entire thing out of the pan with a spatula and then cut into pieces on a cutting board. But you could also use some parchment to make a sling to allow for easy removal too.

These krispie treats are loved by kids and adults alike! My crew gobbled them up the night I made them...so I guess I'll be making another batch for this weekend!

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S'mores Krispie Treats were a hit with my family and they will be with yours too! Crispy graham cereal, soft marshmallows and milk chocolate all coated in gooey marshmallow.

Ingredients

3 TBS unsalted butter

pinch of salt

5 cups mini marshmallows, divided

6 - 7 cups Graham cereal pieces

3 - 1.55 oz. Hershey's® Milk chocolate bars, broken into pips

Instructions

1. Spray a 9" x 13" pan with cooking spray. In a large stock pot, melt the butter and salt over medium heat. Once it is melted, add 4 cups of the mini marshmallows and stir until they are completely melted.

2. Take mixture off heat and add in the cereal and stir. Add in the extra cup of mini marshmallows and stir to just combine.

3. Working quickly, pour half the mixture into the prepared pan and press down then top with half the Hershey's pips. Pour the rest of the mixture onto the chocolate and press down then top with the rest of the chocolate.

4. Allow to sit at room temperature for several hours to set up OR place in refrigerator for about an hour.

5. Remove from pan and cut into bars.

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Oreo Truffle Dipped Strawberries - Why give boring old regular dipped strawberries when you can make OREO TRUFFLE dipped strawberries?

Do Oreo Truffle Dipped Strawberries count as a health food recipe, yes? Because I mean, strawberries and all that. So I added an Oreo truffle to the mix... pffft, this is totally going under the "healthier" dessert category. Plus, regular old chocolate dipped strawberries are so 1985.

These strawberries would make a great gift for Valentine's Day. Or, they'd make a great addition to a dessert table for any parties you have coming up (like, say, a game day party?) Not only do they taste good (hello, chocolate + strawberries + Oreo truffles) but they have only 4 ingredients and they're so pretty and bright and RED!

Speaking of RED, this Friday, February 5, 2016 is National Go Red For Women Day. I talk about it every year, so if you're a regular, you'll probably know what I'm talking about. Every year, on the first Friday in February, I wear red to support the American Heart Association. Heart disease is near and dear to my heart, pun intended. Today is going to be my in-advance reminder so that you'll all wear red this Friday.

More important than wearing red is understanding why Go Red For Women Day is such a critical campaign for heart disease awareness. Did you know that heart disease is the #1 killer of women? It kills more than all forms of cancer combined. 80% of heart disease is preventable, so knowing your risk and the symptoms of heart attack and stroke are key. Heart disease in women often presents in different ways than in men: we are also prone to the deadly "Silent" heart attack - one without any symptoms or ones that present like a flu, indigestion, or stomach ache. Chances are, heart disease has affected someone you know and love or it will affect you in your lifetime. Don't be a statistic.

Know the signs of heart disease. Know your risk. Make everyone you know aware of these things. And join in with me this Friday as I wear red. Tag me on instagram @crazyforcrust so I can see all the gorgeous red!

This is a dessert blog, where we swim in chocolate and sugar, so I see the irony in this post. However - everything is okay in moderation. If you live a healthy lifestyle, eat a good diet, and exercise regularly, a little treat once in awhile isn't so bad.

Especially when it's a strawberry!

Maybe you've seen those cheesecake strawberries floating around the internet? Those are fabulous - they inspired a recipe in my book, Dessert Mashups. In that recipe, I stuffed regular chocolate truffles inside the strawberries, which was so rich and indulgent. When I was trying to think of an easy Valentine's Dessert that wasn't too heavy (like my normal truffles), I immediately remembered those strawberries.

I mean, sure. You're eating a truffle, but you're chasing it with a strawberry. That can't be too bad, right? #DontAnswerThat

Seriously, you guys. 4 ingredients, under 30 minutes. These Oreo Truffle Dipped Strawberries are so easy to make!

I used large strawberries from Costco. I don't know what they do to those berries, but they're huge! Pick out the largest ones in the bunch you buy. This recipe makes 8, but you can easily double it.

I washed and dried them VERY well, then I cut off the stem and used a melon baller to scoop out the center.

Then I made up some Oreo Truffles. Have you made those before? They're so easy, only two ingredients: Oreos and cream cheese. Mix them in a food processor until they're thick and like paste, and you can roll them into balls. Then stuff a truffle in the hole in your berry.

Then all you have to do is dip the tops in chocolate. It's like an inverse dipped strawberry!

A few tips for dipping berries:

Make sure to pat them dry, especially the cut part that you'll be dipping in the chocolate.

I like to melt my chocolate in a disposable Dixie bowl - you know those kind they sell by the paper plates? They microwave well and you can just throw them away after.

I used semi-sweet baking chocolate for my dipping, but you can also use chocolate chips or almond bark or Candiquik.

For some reason, my chocolate did not seize, which I consider a true miracle. Often when dipping things like berries, too much water gets into the chocolate, which makes it get all clumpy and ruins it. I suggest splitting your chocolate into two bowls before you start to dip, just in case. If the chocolate starts to seize, use the rest but use a spoon to drizzle it over the top instead of dipping the berry upside down into it.

I sprinkled crushed Oreos on the top but you can use sprinkles too!

These make a great gift or treat, especially since the recipe is so easy and can be cut in half or doubled. Make as few or as many of these as you want! Then eat these Oreo Truffle Dipped Strawberries on Friday while you're wearing RED!

Oreo Truffle Dipped Strawberries

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Directions:
Click here for my complete list of Valentine's Day Recipes! No Bake Strawberry Pie S'more Oreo Truffles Nutella Strawberry Tart
Sweets from friends:
How to make dipped strawberries by Foodness Gracious
S'mores Dipped Strawberries by The Comfort of Cooking
White Chocolate Covered Strawberries by Around My Family Table

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Oreo Truffle Dipped Strawberries - Why give boring old regular dipped strawberries when you can make OREO TRUFFLE dipped strawberries? Do Oreo Truffle Dipped Strawberries count as a health food recipe, yes? Because I mean, strawberries and all that. So I added an Oreo truffle to the mix...pffft, this is totally going under the 'healthier' dessert category.

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No foolin' around today, we're getting right to a quick and easy treat to make over the weekend! This is one of my go-to recipes when I need something quick and easy to take to a party, or to whip up for a movie night or something like that. I don't really ever measure when I make this, but I posted a picture on Instagram a few weeks ago and had people asking for the "recipe" so here we are. It's so so stinking easy. You can use any variety of Oreo cookies that you like. I'm going with Peanut Butter Cup, because ya know, peanut butter cups.

Use a large chef's knife to chop them up. I've tried smashing them in a bag, pulsing in a food processor, and nothing works as good as chopping to get the right sized pieces and avoid smashing.

Place your chopped oreos in a bowl with some popcorn. You can use air popped or microwave popcorn. 99% of the time I go with microwave because it's faster than digging out the popcorn popper, but do whatever you like. I don't even mind popcorn that's salted and has a little butter flavor, it balances out all the sugar we're dumping in there so do whatever is easy for ya!

I keep almond bark stocked up like it's going out of style. You'll need about 12 ounces for this. If you don't know what almond bark is, it has nothing to do with actual almonds. It's just a white candy coating, like white chocolate, but it melts much better than white chocolate and is great for coating things. You'll find it in the baking aisle of the grocery store. I actually consistently find it at Walmart where I live.

Melt that in the microwave until it's nice and smooth,

and then pour it over the cookie-popcorn mix.

Spread it over waxed paper, or a silicone mat, or something like that. I leave it kind of clumped up so the cookies stay on there. Give it a taste and then lightly sprinkle the top with sea salt or kosher salt. It really helps balance out the flavor and gives it a little sweet and salty thing.

Once it's dry you can break it up into little clusters and pop it in a party bowl. Holding a bowl of this is one of the best ways to make friends. I promise. (Someone asked where the cute little cups are from in this photo. Here's the link, they're from Pick Your Plum and come in tons of fun colors! Those are chevron, instead of stripes, but same cups.)

by sara wells

Three quick things before I leave you for the weekend!

1. Last chance to snag one of our darling new tote bags at 40% off! These make awesome gifts so they're a fun item to grab and store away for when you need something quick. Or just treat yo' self!

2. For those of you seriously interested in the Freeze Dryer I wrote about on Monday, I heard Harvest Right is having a Memorial Day sale with a very substantial discount. Just an FYI!

3. Very fitting to end this post on, we have an awesome new Weekly Workout up this week! Jani knows how to kick our butts and she doesn't disappoint on this one. Get the Summer HIIT workout (with video!) Here! Annnd, if you want to keep seeing weekly workout posts, make sure to leave a comment on that post! You guys have been quiet lately, and that's the best way we can continue to gauge interest. We love hearing from you!

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Cookies and Cream Popcorn - Our Best Bites

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No foolin' around today, we're getting right to a quick and easy treat to make over the weekend! This is one of my go-to recipes when I need something quick and easy to take to a party, or to whip up for a movie night or something like that.