Easy Chocolate Brownie Recipe by Sherry Smith-Noble

Easy Chocolate Brownie Recipe by Sherry Smith-Noble

These brownies are spectacular. The chocolate is not overpowering, yet they are rich. The texture is moist and decadent, yet not overwhelming. These brownies are so easy to make, that it’s the perfect go-to recipe. It’s hard to find enough superlatives to describe how wonderful they are.

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Best Apple Cobbler Recipe by Sherry Smith-Noble

Best Apple Cobbler Recipe by Sherry Smith-Noble

If you’re looking for a mouth-watering dessert that you can whip up in no time, this apple cobbler is it. Buttery topping over sweetened baked apples, here is a recipe for apple cobbler that will leave everyone wanting second helpings. It’s almost like the dessert version of comfort food.

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Moist Banana Cake and Frosting Recipe by Sherry Smith-Noble

Moist Banana Cake and Frosting Recipe by Sherry Smith-Noble

This moist, amazing banana cake will take your breath away. One bite – one luscious bite – and you will be forever hooked. This cake and frosting together is a winning combination and will become a favorite for everyone.

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Low-Fat, Low-Carb Cheesecake Recipe by Beth McIntire

Low-Fat, Low-Carb Cheesecake Recipe by Beth McIntire

This amazingly mouthwatering, crustless cheesecake recipe is low in fat and carbs and appropriate for many diet plans, such as the Dukan Diet. If desired, you can substitute fat-free cream cheese for one of the three packages without significantly affecting the cheesecake's taste. You won't miss the crust on this cheesecake, or the sugar and extra fat that's missing.

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Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe by Laura Gelnett

Peanut Butter Fudge Recipe

Instead of the typical cookies to give as gifts this year, why not give something that is just as delicious and is easier to make than cookies. Peanut butter fudge.

Here is a delicious peanut butter fudge recipe that takes only 5 minutes to prepare.

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Chocolate Black-Bottom Pie Recipe by Candi Fox

Chocolate Black-Bottom Pie Recipe

Chocolate! It’s all there in that one simple word. Chocolate makes the world go round from sweet to savory it’s a great thing to have on the table when having guests over. Chocolate black-bottom pie is easy to make and sinfully delicious.

Only a few simple ingredients and you will have a dessert that will wow your guests and your taste buds. You can make your own crust or simply purchase a pre-made crust from the store. Either way you are going to love this simple, quick, and easy dessert.

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Red Velvet Cake Recipe by Christy Pringle

Red Velvet Cake Recipe

Red velvet cake, with it's beautiful red tint, is the perfect showstopper for your holiday table. It has a flavor that's not quite chocolate, but not quite vanilla either. It is traditionally frosted with a creamy white icing, either a butter roux frosting (sometimes referred to as cooked flour frosting) or a cream cheese frosting.

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Butterscotch Brownies with Caramel Recipe by Sherry Smith-Noble

Butterscotch Brownies with Caramel Recipe

On the 12th day of Christmas my true love gave to me . . . amazing butterscotch brownies layered with homemade caramel, peanuts, and crushed pretzels. Also known as Blondie Brownies, it’s hard to find the words to describe how delicious this brownie recipe is. Blondie Brownies are really butterscotch brownies. This recipe covers the rich layer of brownie with homemade caramel mixed with pretzels and peanuts. The sweet of the caramel and the saltiness of the pretzels and peanuts mix together so perfectly. One taste of these brownies and you won’t be able to eat just one. This is the best blondie brownie recipe ever!

Caramel sauce is easy to make. It’s really just sugar boiled to the point of caramelization, then adding honey, butter, and cream. Although you could buy a jar of caramel if you’re really trying to save time, making your own is so much better.

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Eggnog Cookies Recipe by Christina Durner

Eggnog Cookies Recipe

The festive holiday drink Eggnog originated in England. The word nog stems from the word "noggin" an English term for a wooden mug that was used to serve alcohol. But before it was called Eggnog, the English called it Egg Flip, referring to the flipping of the batches between to pitchers in order to mix it. It was predominantly a drink among the aristocracy. This drink came to America in the 18th century. But since wine was heavily taxed during times of the American Revolution, bourbon from the Triangle Trade with the Carribean became a substitute and formed the modern day recipe for Eggnog.

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Scrumptious Cinnamon Rolls Recipe by Hannah W.

Scrumptious Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Hot, gooey, and scrumptious is how these cinnamon rolls are best described. There is not a better smell on Christmas Eve than the one wafting through the house as a pan of cinnamon rolls bakes. They are the perfect treat when sipping on hot cocoa or coffee. Serve them to friends and family while sitting cozily together in the living room, or for surprise the kids on weekend mornings.

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Red Velvet Mint Pops Recipe by Lisa Patrin

Red Velvet Mint Pops Recipe

Although you and I both know this quote does not refer to the confectionary treats of our childhood, let's pretend for just a moment that it does. In my early years suckers were my reward from the teller at the bank for standing patiently in line with my Mother, the pot of gold at the end of the five block walk to the local corner store where I could buy several for a nickel and of course Santa usually left an abundance of the holiday themed variety in my Christmas stocking. Additionally, it is no secret that I love cake, pretty much every kind so for me the evolvement of cake on a stick is the ultimate whimsical dessert. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I do. It would make a festive and delicious addition to any holiday dessert menu. A sucker made of cake born every minute? ask for this in your letter to Santa. Have a very safe and joyous holiday season!

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Blueberry Crisp Recipe by Donna Diegel

Blueberry Crisp Recipe

Summer desserts made with fresh blueberries are a delight especially if they come from your own blueberry bushes. This easy blueberry crisp takes advantage of the fruits of your labor—or someone else's labor if you buy them at a local farmers' market! No matter where you get them, don't let the summer go by without making some homemade blueberry desserts!

Fresh blueberries for this recipe are preferred, but frozen will work too. Make sure to use them frozen. Do NOT thaw the blueberries before mixing and baking, or you'll end up with a gooey mess. I added two fresh peeled, pitted and sliced peaches for this picture. If you wish to make peach and blueberry crisp, just replace two to three peaches for 2 cups of the blueberries in the following recipe.

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Mallow Cranberry Cheesecake Recipe by Candi Fox

Mallow Cranberry Cheesecake Recipe

Fall is in the air with holiday gatherings coming in quick succession, this examiner thought it would be a good idea to start posting more recipes featuring falls bounty. So many foods are indelibly indigenous to both the fall and the holiday seasons.

Cranberries can be enjoyed any time of year, though during the fall and early winter months are when you find the fresh cranberries in the store. This examiner will be exploring many cranberry recipes over the next few months.

Have you ever bitten into a raw cranberry? It’s like a lime times 10 for pucker power however both the Native Americans and the Pilgrims ate the berries and believed them to be good for their health. The Native Americans used cranberries to fight off infections while the Pilgrims thought the berries held off scurvy. Cranberries are full of antioxidants and promote general good health. Pick some up today and try any of a hundred recipes.

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Praline Rolo Cups Recipe by Danielle Antinozzi

Praline Rolo Cups Recipe

If you're looking or an easy fall treat, these cups are incredibly easy to make. They only have 4 ingredients! You can use all those extra Rolo candies your kids have laying around after trick-or-treating too. It's a win, win!

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Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe by Kim Klietz

Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting Recipe

Nothing says fall and Thanksgiving like pumpkin bars. There’s just something about the warm flavors of cinnamon, nutmeg and ginger that scream fall. And when you combine those flavors with cream cheese icing, you have a real winner.

My mom has been making pumpkin bars since I was in elementary school and they are some of the best pumpkin bars I have ever tasted. The bars are extremely moist and have really good flavor from the mixture of spices. These bars are great for a party since they make a lot of bars. If you want to mix it up from the usual pumpkin pie this Thanksgiving, try out these pumpkin bars and you won’t be disappointed.

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Sweet Potato Pie with Pecan Topping Recipe by Christina Durner

Sweet Potato Pie with Pecan Topping Recipe

Pumpkin and apple pies are not doubt the most popular pie flavors during the fall season. However, it is this reviewer's opinion that the sweet potato pie is the unsung hero of  Thanksgiving pies. This seasonal favorite has as many variations as the turkey and stuffing that covers the Thanksgiving table. One extremely delicious sweet potato pie recipe is Martha Stewart's Sweet Potato Pie with Pecan Topping.

This pie recipe is easy and exceptionally delicious. The addition of unconventional sweet potato pie ingredients like pecans and maple syrup really bring out a sweet and bright quality in this pie. The texture is phenominal and the taste is smooth, sweet, and indescribably amazing.

One way to add a little extra flare to this recipe is to add marshmallows to the top after baking the pie. Minutes before serving, pop the pie in the oven at 350 degrees until marshmallows are golden brown.

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Peanut Butter Cup Blondies Recipe by Danielle Antinozzi

Peanut Butter Cup Blondies Recipe

I’m kind of obsessed with making blondie bars. A blondie is a lighter, less messy version of the brownie. My discovery of the blondie was the moment I discovered how addictive vanilla extract is. If I come across a recipe and it includes the best extract of all time, I automatically add it to the list. That’s how I became obsessed with the Cadbury Mini Egg Blondies at Easter.

These bars are super easy to make and I found it incredibly hard to not try to eat all of them in one sitting. I also suggest that your beverage of choice with these bad boys be a nice cold glass of milk. Trust me.

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Pumpkin Ginger Cupcakes Recipe by Aimee Plesa

Pumpkin Ginger Cupcakes Recipe

I made these cupcakes last year for Thanksgiving and they were such a hit that I have been requested to make them several times since. Be sure that you chop the crystallized ginger quite fine or it will feel like your cupcakes have chunks of gumdrops in them. I use a basic buttercream frosting and a dusting of cinnamon for topping these delicious cupcakes.

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Fresh Cherry Cobbler Recipe by Erika Kerekes

Fresh Cherry Cobbler Recipe

This fresh cherry cobbler is a classic summertime dessert. Underneath, it's got juicy sweet cherries mixed with sugar and lemon to draw out the natural juices of the fruit. The topping is a sweet biscuit dough, rich with melted butter and sprinkled with sugar crystals. Pitting the fresh cherries takes time, but it's worth it.

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Mini Pumpkin Donut Muffins Recipe by Michelle Hein

Mini Pumpkin Donut Muffins Recipe

These pumpkin doughnut muffins give you the best of both worlds – the taste of a donut but with the ease of a muffin. And without all the extra fat from frying! Pumpkin, cinnamon and nutmeg add lots of fall flavor. Fluffy on the inside with just the right amount of sugar and spices, these muffins are perfect with a cup of tea or coffee for breakfast, with apple cider for a snack or even vanilla ice cream for dessert.

Using just one mixing bowl and very few steps makes these muffins a breeze to prepare. While this recipe could easily be adapted to make standard sized muffins, the muffins shown here were created to be miniature. Not only does this cut down on baking time, but it also makes them great for sharing. Friends, family and coworkers will all love how easy it is to simply grab a couple of these donut-hole size treats.

Use this recipe as a chance to spend quality time in the kitchen with the children in your life. Let them help with the measuring and mixing, and they might also enjoy applying the butter and cinnamon sugar. Because this entire recipe can be prepared in under 45 minutes from start to finish, you won't lost their interest as easily as with some baked goods. The small size makes these muffins easier to handle, and the cinnamon sugar topping is simpler to apply than most frostings. My five-year-old niece assisted me in making this batch.

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