The last time we had to make treats for church, I wanted to make Scotcharoos. I debated whether or not I would write up the recipe. But then I needed to look up the recipe, because it had been long enough I wasn’t sure I remembered correctly. I should have remembered as this is a […]
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Mock Apple Pie Bars

MOCK – adjectivenot authentic or real, but without the intention to deceive. (or maybe I am….)synonyms: imitation, artificial, man-made, simulated, synthetic, ersatz, fake, reproduction, dummy, sham, false, faux, spurious, bogus, counterfeit, inauthentic, pseudo. Disclaimer: The links below may be affiliate links. If you purchase any products after clicking on these links, at no additional cost to you, […]
Homemade Twix bars

Remember the old adage “What do you do when life gives you lemons? You make lemonade!” Well, that happened this last week. I started my annual Christmas homemade caramels baking only to have them come out super-soft. So soft that they were sticking to the parchment paper and difficult to get off. I just didn’t get it. I’ve […]
S’Mores Brownies

S’mores brownies – as in, you’ll want s’more and more of these treats! They are delicious and simple to whip together. I’ve made this recipe at least twice for events, and it’s always a big hit. Recently I made this along with another bar recipe for my take-to-work birthday treats, and there wasn’t a single […]
Mint Dazzler

Today I’m going to share my all-time, favorite dessert. I’m not sure why I don’t make it more often. Perhaps I should from now on. Healthy? No it’s not. This is the recipe to make once you’ve given up on that New Year’s resolution to lose weight. I have no idea where the recipe came […]
The Best Brownies (from scratch)

Brownies are probably my all-time favorite dessert. What’s not to love? It’s sorta like cake (but better), they’re quick to make, easy to store, and of course they contain chocolate! How easy is it to whip out a box of brownie mix that you found on sale for 99¢ last week? However, since I’m trying […]