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Peppermint Brownie Sundae

December 9, 2013 ·

This Peppermint Brownie Sundae is made with a fudgy brownie covered with peppermint ice cream and your favorite toppings. A classic and delicious combination is perfect for the Holidays!

This Peppermint Brownie Sundae starts with one of my favorite fudgy brownie recipes. The brownie is sturdy enough to withstand the ice cream topping without becoming soggy yet it melts in your mouth with fudgy goodness. A little peppermint extract to gives the brownies some Holiday flair, but that is optional. You get plenty of peppermint from the delicious peppermint ice cream! I wait all year for my favorite Edy’s Slow Churned Peppermint Wonderland ice cream that is a limited edition available through December. The fact that it is ridiculously rich and creamy with only half the fat and 1/3 fewer calories than regular ice cream is just a bonus.

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Filed Under: dessert, Recipes Tagged With: brownies, chocolate, easy, holiday, ice cream, peppermint, quick

M&M Chocolate Cookie Cups

December 6, 2013 ·

M&M Chocolate Cookie Cups are a chewy, chocolate cookie studded with chocolate chips that is baked into a cookie cup and then topped with your favorite M&M candies. These are always very popular!

‘Tis the season to be busy in the kitchen! We have been busy baking cookies, baking with chocolate, baking something new almost every day it seems. While it is easy to get caught up in making the latest cookie stuffed in a cookie or some otherwise intricate dessert, I always like to have some easy, tasty recipes that are sure to be a hit at any party.

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Filed Under: dessert, Recipes Tagged With: candy, chocolate, cookies, easy, entertaining, holiday, m&m, quick, snack

Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars | alidaskitchen.com

Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars #SundaySupper

December 1, 2013 ·

Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars are a decadent dessert made on the lighter side that is simple to make. If you’re intimidated by making a full cheesecake, or just looking for a quick and easy recipe for a cheesecake fix, then these bars are you for you! In 30 minutes you make the crust, the cheesecake filling, and even a fresh raspberry sauce….

Filed Under: dessert, Recipes Tagged With: bars, cheesecake, chocolate, cream cheese, easy, entertaining, holiday, quick, raspberry

Chocolate Pretzel Cookies

November 27, 2013 ·

If you love that salty-sweet combination, then you will love these Chocolate Pretzel Cookies. Studded with chopped pretzels and chocolate chips throughout, these cookies are sure to delight folks of all ages. Chocolate Pretzel Cookies cookies take minutes to prepare, so they can easily be whipped together any time. Plus the whole pretzel garnish on top of the cookie is just so cute!…

Filed Under: dessert, Recipes Tagged With: 12 weeks of Christmas Treats, chocolate, cookies, easy, entertaining, holiday, pretzels, quick

Over 30 Perfect Party Dips and Desserts | alidaskitchen.com

30+ Perfect Party Dips and Desserts #HolidayHelper

November 23, 2013 ·

Over 30 recipes for Perfect Party Dips and Desserts made using cream cheese, yogurt or sour cream that are easy to make and great for a crowd. For all of these recipes and more, be sure to visit my Perfect Party Dips and Dessert board on Pinterest!

Lately I have been receiving many requests for party menu ideas, as people begin planning their Holiday festivities. I thought it would be fun to share some recipes from my favorite bloggers. I gathered the most amazing appetizer and dessert recipes ~ think savory dips and spreads, as well as dessert dips and simple cheesecakes. They are all easy to make, many require no cooking or baking, which is all very welcome when it comes to planning a party!

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Filed Under: appetizers, dessert, Featured, Recipes, round-up Tagged With: cheese, cream cheese, dips, easy, entertaining, holiday, snack, sour cream, yogurt

Candy Cookies in a Jar

November 22, 2013 ·

Candy Cookies in a Jar is a recipe for cookie mix that is filled with lots of goodies and decoratively arranged in a jar. These are fun and easy to make, plus they make great gifts for the Holidays. This particular recipe is for Chocolate M&M Cookies, but any cookie recipe could be used following the same layering concept.

With the Holidays quickly approaching, some blogger friends and I thought it would be fun to share some cooking-related handmade gifts. If you find yourself buying more and more gift cards each year, then these gift ideas are for you! We have covered the bases to create a wide variety of gifts that are unique, easy and fun to make for your friends, neighbors, the person who has everything and that person who you just have no idea what to buy for them! Plus there is an awesome giveaway too!…

Filed Under: dessert, Recipes Tagged With: candy, chocolate, cookies, easy, gift, holiday, quick

Sweet Potato Pie without crust and a brown sugar-oat topping | alidaskitchen.com

Crustless Sweet Potato Pie

November 20, 2013 ·

Crustless Sweet Potato Pie is a delicious pie made with sweet potatoes, a brown sugar-oat crumble topping and without a crust.! Since there is no crust, this dessert is a healthier alternative and super easy to make!

Every Thanksgiving, I look forward to making Crustless Pumpkin Pie. It’s always delicious, a bit healthier, and never disappoints. This year I thought it would be fun to mix things up and try a sweet potato version of this favorite pie. I love sweet potatoes just as much as I love pumpkin, so why not try a Crustless Sweet Potato Pie!…

Filed Under: dessert, giveaway, healthy, Recipes Tagged With: 12 weeks of Christmas Treats, brown sugar, easy, holiday, pie, quick, sweet potato, whole wheat

Poppy Seed Cake

November 13, 2013 ·

This Poppy Seed Cake is a classic buttermilk coffee cake studded with poppy seeds and a cinnamon swirl in the middle. It is perfect for a dessert, brunch, or even a special breakfast treat.

This Poppy Seed Cake recipe is from my mom. It is one of my favorite treats that she makes for special occasions. She got this recipe many years ago (we’re talking decades) from the hostess of a ladies luncheon. She said everybody at the party was asking for the recipe. That’s always a good sign!

I made a last minute decision to whip up this cake, and as a result had to make a few changes from the original recipe based on what I had on hand. I used vanilla extract since I was out of almond extract. I also used oil in place of butter because I had one stick of butter left that I was planning to use to make cookies! Feel free to use almond and/or butter in place of what is noted below. Either way works great!…

Filed Under: breakfast, dessert, kid-friendly, Recipes Tagged With: 12 weeks of Christmas Treats, brunch, buttermilk, cake, christmas, easy, holiday, poppy seeds

Salted Caramel Brownies

November 6, 2013 ·

With a fudgy brownie base, a smooth caramel topping, a drizzle of dark chocolate and a sprinkle of sea salt, you really can’t go wrong with these Salted Caramel Brownies made on the lighter side!

Like most people, I am obsessed with salted caramel anything. Salted caramel ice cream, candies, straight from a jar perhaps? Clearly Salted Caramel Brownies were a no brainer! The brownie layer alone was fudgy and delicious. The caramel layer was actually very easy to make, which was nice (and dangerous!). Last, a little drizzle of bittersweet chocolate (or you could just sprinkle some semi-sweet chocolate chips to simplify things) and a sprinkling of sea salt….

Filed Under: dessert, Recipes Tagged With: 12 weeks of Christmas Treats, baked, brownies, caramel, chocolate, easy, holiday, light, quick, salted caramel

Pumpkin Pie Alpha-Bits Treats | alidaskitchen.com

Pumpkin Pie Alpha-Bits Treats #alphabits

November 1, 2013 ·

Pumpkin Pie Alpha-Bits Treats put a delicious pumpkin twist on classic marshmallow cereal treats made fun for kids using Alpha-Bits cereal.

Now that Halloween is over, Thanksgiving planning is in full force. My favorite part of Thanksgiving planning is dessert! While I absolutely love this crustless pumpkin pie recipe, it can be nice to mix things up a bit and make something new. Marshmallow cereal treats are always a favorite, especially with kids. I decided to combine my favorite Thanksgiving dessert (pumpkin pie) with a treat that kids love (marshmallow cereal treats) to create a fun Thanksgiving treat ~ these Pumpkin Pie Alpha-Bits Treats!…