Cake Batter Truffles

Cake Batter Truffles

If you need a quick, easy, delicious, and impressive recipe you have come to the right place. These truffles will certainly satisfy your sweet tooth. It is so easy, you won't want to miss out on these babies.                                                                           

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 cup yellow cake mix--not mixed
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1/8 tsp. salt
• 2 Tbsp. sprinkles
• 16 oz almond bark

Directions  

1. Beat sugar and eggs
2. Add cake mix, flour, salt, and vanilla.
3. If the dough is too stiff add as much milk as needed (Usually just a few tablespoons)
4. Mix in the sprinkles as desires.
5. Form into balls on a pan or plate and place in refrigerator or freezer to firm.
6. while they are firming, melt the almond mark on stove or in microwave
7. Dip balls into melted almond bark and place on wax paper to harden.
8. Once all are dipped, place in fridge until serving.
9. Enjoy!! 

Catered a Bridal Shower!

Hey everyone! I got to cater a bridal shower last month that turned out FANTASTIC!

The top picture we have a wonderful hors d'oeruvre table with bruschetta, ranch cheese dip, mini tortilla wraps, and chicken pastry cups.

The bottom picture is the dessert table (my favorite). We have lemon cookes, oreo truffles, and cupcakes.

Check out the recipes on my blog and feel free to try them out. :)

Bean Dip!

Delicious Bean Dip!!

My friends and I are obsessed with Bean Dip, so I decided to take matters into my own time. I'm a big fan of black beans and I hope you are too! This recipe is one of the simplest that I have ever made--and most delicious. Let me know what you think. It may look a little unappetizing as you are mixing it. Don't give up though! Feel free to add chopped peppers, onions, sour cream, whatever!

Ingredients

• 1 can of black beans
• 1 can of refried beans
• chopped green onion (as much as you want)
• shredded cheese (as much as you want)
• 1 sliced jalapeno pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375
2. In a bowl, mix together all beans and green onion
3. Pour mixture into a round of square glass dish. Top with shredded cheese and pepper
4. Cook for about 25 minutes or until cheese and beans are completely heated
5. Enjoy with chips or bread!

Peanut Butter Banana Granola bars!

Peanut Butter Banana Granola Bars! (With Chocolate ;] )

These are so yummy! I highly recommend them, especially if you want a healthy treat in the afternoon or a quick breakfast in the morning. My family is trying to eat healthier, and needless to say I wasn't helping with all the baked goods. So I decided to help them out and make a healthy alternative. Try it for your family!

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups rolled oats
• 1/4 cup light brown sugar
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 large egg
• 2 large ripe bananas, mashed
• 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter (or crunchy)
• 1/2 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a square pan with parchment paper. 
2. mix together dry ingredients (oats, sugar, powder, salt, and cinnamon)
3. Add in milk, vanilla, and egg.
4. Make sure batter is well mixed. Mix in bananas, peanut butter, chocolate chips, and walnuts.
5. Spread into the prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes.
6. Cool and serve!

Gooey Lemon Cookies

Gooey Lemon Cookies!

I was in a mood to bake, but wanted a quick recipes. These cookies are perfect for a quick, easy recipe, as well as cheap to make! I would recommend these to put in the children's lunch for school (or your own lunch!). It's a great treat, they were gone in my house within a couple hours.

Ingredients

• 1 regular sized box of lemon cake mix
• 2 eggs
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 1/3 cup of vegetable oil
• powdered sugar to decorate

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Use parchment paper on a cookie sheet to prepare the pan.
2. Mix together all ingredients EXCEPT the powdered sugar.
3. pour desired amount of powdered sugar on a small plate or shallow bowl.
4. Roll small balls of dough, use flour to prevent stickiness if possible. Roll balls in powdered sugar to decorate.
5. Place on cookie sheet and bake for 10-15 minutes.
6. Cool on a wire rack and serve/store!

Blueberry Crescents!

Blueberry Crescents! 

I made these on Christmas Morning and they were delicious! My dad couldn't keep his hands off of them. They were gone within the hour. You have to try them. You can even mix up the berries and use blackberries, strawberries, pineapple, whatever! ENJOY!

Ingredients

• 1 package of crescent rolls
• 1/2 package of cream cheese (full fat, reduced fat, whichever!) at room temperature
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• desired amount of berries

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375
2. Unroll crescents onto prepared plan
3. In a separate bowl, mix together cream cheese and sugar
4. Spread cream mixture onto crescents evenly
5. Place desired amount of berries on top of creamed mixture
6. Fold over the crescents
7. Bake rolls for amount 10-15 minutes
8. Enjoy!

Banana Bread!

   Banana Bread!!

This recipe is perfect. The bread didn't come out dry, like some breads, or too moist, like others. It didn't crumble when I sliced it. It is absolutely delicious and you're going to want to try it. Banana bread is the perfect quick breakfast, the dough is great for making muffins, and everyone loves it! As long as it is not made with artificial banana flavoring, it should taste great. Enjoy!

Ingredients

• 3-4 ripe bananas
• 1/3 c melted butter
• 1 c sugar
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1tsp baking soda
• a pinch of salt
• 1 1/2 c white flour

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Smash the ripe bananas in a large bowl and combine with the melted butter.
3. Mix in the sugar, egg and vanilla.
4. Mix together the baking soda and salt in a separate small bowl and add in.
5. Slowly mix in the flour.
6. Pour into desired, buttered/greased pan.
7. Bake for 50-60 minutes. 
8. Be sure to cool on a rack before serving!

Cake!

Did some baking this weekend!

I had a special project this weekend. I had my mom help me because she used to decorate cakes. I did the baking, she did the decorating. I really need her to teach me the ropes....

Snickerdoodles!

Snickerdoodles--A classic.

Snickerdoodles will always be a classic recipe. I'm not a big fan of crunchy, rock-hard cookies. That's why I love these Snickerdoodles. They are light and chewy, just like every cookie should be. One cookie is the perfect amount of sugary sweetness to get you through the afternoon. If it's been a rough day, then go ahead and take another. They are a great comfort food, so I'm sharing this recipe to keep your spirits high!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter, softened at room temperature
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening, or substitute another 1/2 cup butter
• 1 1/2 cups white sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 2 3/4 cups flour
• 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350.
2. Cream together the butter, shortening and sugar. Then beat in the eggs and vanilla.
3. In a separate bowl, combine the flour, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Mix into the butter mixture.
4. On a small plate or in a small bowl mix the remaining sugar and cinnamon. Use your hands to shape balls of dough and roll in the cinnamon sugar. Use extra flour as needed.
5. Place on a greased baking sheet and bake for about 8-10 minutes. Grab some milk and enjoy!

Chocolate Cobbler?!

Chocolate Cobbler!

Okay, every person I have mentioned "Chocolate Cobbler" to has been ridiculously confused. "Does that even exist?" The answer is yes, it does! And It's absolutely to die for. This was gone within 24 hours of making it. Once you have one piece you have to go back for a second. It is the perfect afternoon delight. I would suggest eating it with tea, coffee, or milk. But, there is coffee in the recipe! It is an overload of gooey goodness that you can't miss out on!

Ingredients

• 1 cup flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 7 tbsp cocoa powder, divided
• 1 1/4 sugar, divided
• 1/2 cup milk
• 1/3 cup melted butter
• 1 1/2 tsp vanilla
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/2 cup hot coffee

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees
2. Mix together flour, baking powder, salt, 3 tbsp cocoa, and 3/4 cup sugar.
3. Stir in the milk, melted butter, and vanilla. Mix until it is smooth.
4. Pour into a buttered 8x8 or 9x9 inch pan.
5. In another bowl, mix the remaining sugar, brown sugar, and cocoa. Sprinkle this evenly over the batter.
6. Pour the coffee onto the top of everything and DO NOT MIX.
7. Bake for about 40 minutes. Enjoy with some ice cream, cool whip, or whipped cream!