Chocolate Caramel Halloween Squares

Milk Chocolate & Gooey Caramel Shortbread Squares...

 

One of our favorite combinations is milk chocolate and caramel!  There's something about the creamy milk chocolate and the gooey rich caramel that go together perfectly.  I'm always trying new recipes that incorporate the two of them and these Earthquake Squares do just that.  Since shortbread is another favorite of mine I decided to use that as the base, added the chocolate caramel sauce on top then a little bit of the shortbread as a crumble on top.  They're simple to make and they turned out delicious! 

Lemon Crumb Bars

A rich base with a creamy lemon filling and a crumbly topping!

This recipe comes together in a matter of minutes since it starts with a lemon cookie mix.  Then you add in a few extra ingredients and you have a rich, delicious and creamy lemon bar.  I thought about adding only butter to the mix, however I decided to add in some cream cheese to take it over the top.  It really makes the crust and crumble quite unique!  

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars start with a shortbread nut crust, then creamy cheesecake 

is swirled with seasoned apples and drizzled with a delicious caramel sauce!

If you like cheesecake and apple pie then you're going to love these Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars!  This recipe is a combination of the love my son has for cheesecake and the love my husband has for apple pie.  I decided to put the two together and make one scrumptious dessert.  For the crust I made a shortbread and added in some walnuts to add a little more depth to it.  Then you have your traditional cheesecake layer which is topped with apples and a little bit of reserved crust.  I made my favorite easy caramel sauce and drizzled it on top to make the perfect dessert!

Oatmeal Raisin Snack Bars with Vanilla Glaze

 

I love a good cup of tea in the evening and I like to have a little treat to go with it too!  Something that's not real sweet and not that hard to make.  These Oatmeal Raisin Snack Bars are the perfect accompaniment!  They start off with oats, raisins and brown sugar, and I decided to use the new I Can't Believe It's Not Butter!® Spread in them too.  I Can't Believe It's Not Butter is made from real ingredients, like a blend of plant-based oils, purified water and a pinch of salt.  I love how it tastes like real butter, but less calories and less saturated fat.  It's spreadable straight out of the refrigerator, so there's no need to wait for it to soften which makes this recipe come together quite quickly.  I only used two bowls and mixed everything by hand.  I decided to add a vanilla glaze which seeps down into the bars making them scrumptious.  You can enjoy these bars as a late night snack, with your morning cup of coffee or any time of day!

Gooey Butter Brownies topped with Toffee

  

I love quick and easy desserts; I especially love when the kids can help or basically make them by themselves!  These Gooey Butter Brownies topped with Toffee definitely fall into that category.  You start with my simple brownie recipe, add a layer of butter and cream cheese, then top it off with scrumptious toffee pieces!  The brownies are soft, the cream cheese is gooey and the toffee melts in your mouth...the perfect combination!

Blackberry Cheesecake Bars with Sugar Cookie Crust

 

This winter has been a rough one!  We've been snowed in for days, we've had arctic air temperatures, and to top it off, ice storms.  It hasn't been a very pleasant season at all, and I can't wait for Spring to get here.  Last week the kids were off school six days in a row, I couldn't get out to the store, and they were in the mood for a new dessert.  My supplies were running low and I had no idea what to make.  I looked in the pantry and fridge to see what I had and lo and behold Blackberry Cheesecake Bars were born.  I love how something so simple turns out to be so delicious; it really can't get any easier then this! 

The Best of 2013

 

It's hard to believe it's the end of the year!  I am so grateful for how this site has grown, all the people I have met, all the precious comments regarding my recipes, and most of all ~YOU~.   Thank you so much for your continued support and for following along...it is greatly appreciated!  I can only hope and pray that next year will be so successful.  Now let's see the top 10 posts of the year.  Wishing you all a healthy & Happy New Year!

English Toffee Cookie Bars

   

This is my favorite time of year...I love all the leaves changing, the chilly weather, it's the perfect season to bake and I love all the comfort foods that you get to make.  I'm always looking for new recipes and the perfect cookbook to get me started is Hometown Harvest from Gooseberry Patch.  This book is filled with recipes, tips and warm fall memories.  You have Hometown Pancake Breakfast, Church Social Soup Supper, Thanksgiving Dinner to Remember, Game Day Get- Together, Pumpkin Patch Sweets, Slow-Cooker Potluck Pleasers, and Over the River & Through the Woods.  The last section is filled with stories and memories from people around the world.  I really enjoyed reading the traditions that everyone shared.   

Featuring You!

Spotlight of the Week!

Welcome to Featuring You!  Our Spotlight of the Week goes to Delightful E Made for sharing this delicious Nutella Hazelnut Coffee.  I love the combination of all three flavors and it's the perfect way to start off the chilly season.  There were so many links shared this week, thank you so much for taking the time to stop over.

101 Stovetop Suppers Giveaway!

It's time once again to review the newest cookbook from Gooseberry Patch and this time it's quite special.  Why you ask...because my recipe is published in it!  I am so excited and honored to be included in this book.  101 Stovetop Suppers includes: Quick & Easy Recipes, Slowly Simmered, and Serves a Crowd.  This cookbook is perfect before the holiday season because we all know how busy we are.  Now you can grab this book, pick a recipe and have dinner on the table in no time at all!  To win a copy make sure you enter the contest below!

Featuring You!

Spotlight of the Week!

Welcome to Featuring You!  Our Spotlight of the Week goes to Vanessa's Values for sharing these scrumptious Apple Almond Bars.  What a wonderful treat to start the Fall season.  There was a lot of Fall inspiration this week and I love it; Fall is my favorite season!  Thank you all for sharing this week, it is greatly appreciated.

Featuring You!

 

Spotlight of the Week!  

Welcome to Featuring You!  This week our Spotlight of the Week goes to Say it with Cake for sharing this amazing Heaven & Hell Cake.  Do you see all those scrumptious layers?  They are chocolate and peanut butter!  Thank you all for sharing this week at Mix it up Monday.  I hope you enjoy the features!

What's in your lunchbox?

Well it's back to school and that means a lot of lunches that I'll be packing!  My littlest one packs his lunch every day and I'm always looking for healthy new products to try.  His favorite cookies are fig newtons; I know, it's crazy for a seven year old, but he loves them!  Trying to find "healthy" ones is a task so most of the time I make them myself...until now! 

Featuring You!

Spotlight of the Week!  

Welcome to Featuring You!  Our Spotlight of the Week goes to The (mis)Adventures of a "Born Again" Farm Girl for sharing Hubby's Awesome Baklava,  this looks absolutely amazing!  I love Baklava but I've never made it before, but I think I'm going to now :)  Thank you all for sharing this week at Mix it up Monday, I hope you enjoy the features!

Featuring You!

Spotlight of the Week! 

Welcome to Featuring You!  Our Spotlight of the Week goes to Cookie Crumbs & Sawdust for sharing these rich & dense lemon bars.  Don't they look scrumptious?  I love dense desserts so I'm looking forward to trying these soon.  Thank you all so much for sharing your recipes and projects, it is greatly appreciated.  I hope you enjoy the wonderful features this week!

No-Bake Peanut Butter & Nutella Krispie Bars

 

My daughter likes to cook and most of the time she's my helper, however this time she wanted to make a recipe by herself.  She loves peanut butter and nutella so this is what she came up with.  These bars are a snap to make, only have a few ingredients and any little chef would be proud to make...I know mine was and I was proud of her too! 

Coconut & Chocolate Delight Bites!

 

  

  

Having four kids, school, sports and other activities our lives are pretty busy all the time.  However, at the end of the year it seems to get even more hectic.  I don't know what it is, but I'm happy when it's over.  Even though it's crazy I still like to whip up a dessert for us to have once a week.  I had some coconut and chocolate chips that have been sitting around and thought I'd come up with something quick and easy to use them up.  These little bites turned out delicious and you can make a batch in no time at all! 

Featuring You!

Spotlight of the Week! 

It's time to feature some of the wonderful links that were shared this week at Mix it up Monday!  Our Spotlight of the Week goes to Hot Eats and Cool Reads for sharing these scrumptious Almond Cream Cheese Bars...anything with cream cheese gets my attention!  Thank you for sharing and I hope you enjoy the features!

Nutella & Cream Cheese Blintz Bites

 

One of our favorite desserts is Nutella & Cream Cheese Danish.  We also love Cream Cheese Blintz Bars...so I decided to combine the two of them and make Nutella & Cream Cheese Blintz Bars!  They're quick, easy and taste delicious.  I love how something so simple turns out so wonderful!

Featuring You!

Spotlight of the Week! 

Welcome to Featuring You!  Our Spotlight of the Week goes to Green Eggs & Spam for sharing Granny's Secret Fried Chicken.  Don't you want to sink your teeth into that?  I know I do!  Once again there were so many amazing projects and recipes.  Thank you all for sharing at Mix it up Monday!