I’ve said time and time again on here that gifts that you make, from the heart, mean so much more than something you can buy online or in a store. On Valentine’s Day especially, you should get in the kitchen and make your certain someone (or your family or yourself) a sweet treat. It doesn’t have to be anything over the top or fancy, and you might not even knock it out of the park, but it’s the thought that counts and they’ll appreciate it ever so much. Lucky for us all though, this No-Bake Chocolate Covered Strawberry Cheesecake is a show stopper of a dessert; no baking required. And if worse comes to worse, then you can just make the chocolate covered strawberry part and call it a day. No one would be upset about that. I know I wouldn’t be.
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Sometimes you’re in dire need of something sweet, but you’re feeling somewhat lazy and all you really want to do is open a package of cookies and devour them on the couch while watching TV. Is that just so wrong? Can’t we all just live? We deserve it, but before you rush over to the pantry to grab those cookies, let me tell you all about these Cinnamon Toast Crunch Squares. They’re like a blondie meets cookie meets my favorite cereal. These squares are one of the easiest, most humble desserts you’ll ever make. They don’t pretend to be anything other than pure deliciousness. All you need is a bowl, a whisk and about 18 to 20 minutes before you sit in front of that couch eating something way better than those prepackaged cookies you’ve been eyeing. 
When I was a little kid I’d go to the grocery store with my mother and when we’d go down the cereal aisle, I’d BEG and PLEAD her for that mini chocolate chip cookie cereal. You know the one. Every kid’s dream come true. I’d grab the box and say, “please please please please please, I’ll never ask for anything again.” All I ever wanted was to eat a giant bowl of mini chocolate chips with milk first thing in the morning. Can you blame me? She’d of course always say no and we’d end up getting that bran cereal with raisins. Talk about a nightmare. Now as an adult I’m putting that cereal on top of cupcakes and eating them for breakfast, so I guess this means I’ve officially made it. These Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Cupcakes are every cookie dough lover’s fantasy turned reality. The frosting will make you think you’re eating chocolate chip cookie dough straight from the fridge, but better because there’s no raw flour scare involved. Make them as soon as possible. 
If you were to offer me a choice between another helping of dinner, such as a second order of fries, or a dessert after the meal, I would always choose the fries. I tend to lean more towards savory rather than sweets—I get that from my mom. With that being said though, whenever I do have a craving for something sweet, I always gravitate to desserts that aren’t over-the-top hit-you-over-the-head sweet. These Churro Madeleines fit the bill. I mean, sure they’re coated in sugar which you’d think would make them super sweet, but they’re actually not. They’re the perfect treat for when you’re looking for a sweet treat, and just because it’s a New Year, it doesn’t mean we can’t reward ourselves every now and then with a cookie. We deserve it. 
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I’m bringing you the last cookie of the holiday season, and while it’s a sad occasion that it’s come to an end, what a delicious journey it has been this year! I’ve taken you everywhere from a 
The cookie craze continues on the blog this week because you can never have enough cookie recipes, especially during this time of year. I’m hosting my 2nd annual cookie exchange party with my family this coming weekend, and so I’m trying to keep my options open for which cookies I’ll be making this year. I’ve partnered up with my friends over at 
