Chocolate and Caramel-Cinnabon Skewers

One delicious way to top off Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls is to add caramel, chocolate and pecans!  These decadent Chocolate and Caramel-Cinnabon Skewers are the perfect way to indulge in a special treat.  All you have to do is bake the rolls, drizzle on some caramel, chocolate, icing, and then sprinkle on the pecans.  This makes for a quick, easy and delicious breakfast, dessert, or mid-night snack!

Macaroon-Cinnamon Roll Braid

Cinnamon rolls wrapped around a coconut cream cheese center, topped with almonds and drizzled with icing.

The other day I was grocery shopping and they had Pillsbury™ canned cinnamon rolls on sale for a dollar!  Of course I bought quite a few cans, and after making them a few days in a row the kids said they were in the mood for something different.  I decided to look online and came across this Macaroon-Cinnamon Roll Braid.  It calls for coconut which my kids and husband love, but I'll be honest, I'm not a big fan so I wasn't sure how it would taste.  This braid took me by surprise because it is divine!  I did however switch out the coconut extract for vanilla and I also omitted the egg because I wanted a more creamy center.  It is so simple to make and I can't wait to make this again for my next get-together!  

Creamy Caramel Frosting Recipe

I absolutely love my readers!  I have met so many wonderful people over the years and have formed so many new friendships as well.  One of the things I love most are the recipes that you share with me, and the stories that go along with them.  I cherish each and every one!  So when I was talking to Stephanie before the holidays she mentioned that she had an amazing Caramel Frosting recipe that was given to her from her co-worker Mary Lou.  Well the holidays have come and gone and I am just now getting around to making it.  I am so happy that I did because it is delicious!

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Cinnamon Roll Cake with Cream Cheese Icing

The taste of cinnamon rolls made into a simple & delicious cake!

I love cinnamon rolls, but sometimes I don't like how long it takes to prepare them.  So I came up with a cake that has the same taste and texture of a cinnamon roll, but only takes a few minutes to make.  It uses basic ingredients from your pantry and it literally comes together in a matter of minutes.  I have to admit, I liked it without the icing, but the kids insisted that I put it on so I did...try it first without and see how you like it.  The next time you're craving cinnamon rolls, but don't have the time to make them, whip up this simple and delicious cake!

Peach Slab Pie

 

 

I'm always looking for quick and easy recipes.  Our schedules are so busy with the kids and there are times when I don't have the time to prepare an in depth recipe.  The other day we were craving something sweet, but I didn't have a lot of time or really any idea as what to make.  I looked in the cupboard, saw a can of peach pie filling and decided to make this simple and delicious peach slab pie.  It comes together in a matter of minutes and in no time you have dessert!

Baked Yogurt Donuts

 

 

I finally got a donut pan this Christmas and I am so excited!  My family loves donuts, however I don't make them at home because I don't fry our food.  I tried the recipe on the package, however it wasn't the texture my husband wanted.  I got to work and came up with one that is a little dense, has a nice crumb texture and it's delicious.  What I love about my recipe is that it uses yogurt so you can make them any flavor you want, you're adding in some protein, and they are so simple to make!  If you don't have a donut pan you could always make them in a mini muffin pan.

Chocolate (mayonnaise) Gobs with Peanut Butter Icing

 

I love a moist and delicious cake!  When I made these Gobs ( whoopie pies), I wanted them to be moist and delicious too.  So instead of oil or butter I decided to use mayonnaise.  Using mayonnaise keeps these very moist, however you can't taste it at all.  I never even told the kids until a week later and they had no clue!  I decided to pair these up with a creamy peanut butter icing and it was the perfect combination.  I don't like the icing to be too sweet, but you can add more sugar if you prefer.  This recipe comes together in a snap and you'll most likely have all the ingredients at home. 

Quick, Easy & Delicious Pumpkin Roll

 

The holidays are fast approaching and I know I like to plan as much as possible!  Every year on our Thanksgiving menu is my Pumpkin Roll.  It's simple to prepare, bakes up in a few minutes and it's one of the first desserts to go!  I hope you enjoy this as much as our family does.

(No-Yeast) Cream Cheese, Cinnamon & Sugar Pinwheels

 

I'm not a breakfast type person, however there are times that I like something little on my stomach, but it can't be too sweet!  These cream cheese, cinnamon and sugar pinwheels worked out perfectly.  The dough requires no yeast so it's simple to make and can be assembled in very little time.  It also has cream cheese in it which makes it moist.  I sprinkled on some cinnamon and drizzled on a little bit of cream cheese icing (because I love it) and I must say they were perfect with a cup of tea!

Strawberry (filled) Shortcake Tarts

 

I love this time of year when all the fresh fruit is on sale.  Our kids love fruit so I bought a ton of strawberries, blueberries, watermelons, and kiwi the other day.  Plus I couldn't wait to come up with some new desserts!  First up are these cute little strawberry shortcake tarts.  They are little shortcakes filled with sweetened strawberries, topped with cream cheese icing and a chocolate drizzle.  They're delicious and simple to make too!  With the warmer weather here I don't like to spend hours on dessert; you can whip these up in no time!

Chocolate Avocado Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Icing

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I love Avocados from Mexico!  I love to eat them plain, make guacamole, cut them up and toss them into a salad, put it on a sandwich...you get the point!  It doesn't matter how often I eat it, I never get tired of it.  I love the creamy consistency and buttery taste that seems to go with everything!  I got to thinking and realized that I never baked with avocado.  I read up on it and it states that you can substitute avocados for butter.  So I took one of my chocolate cupcake recipes and put it to the test.  As far as the taste, you can't tell the difference.  As far as texture, it's a little different.  I topped them off with some peanut butter icing, gave them to the kids and they were gone in no time at all!

Cinnamon Sugar Swirl Raisin Bread

 

 

 

I love making bread and one of our favorites is this Cinnamon Sugar Swirl Raisin Bread.  It's a lightly sweetened dough with raisins and a swirl of cinnamon and sugar inside.  Plus I love to top it off with a sweet glaze!  I've been making this bread for years and it's always a big hit.  I make it in the morning and honestly it doesn't last the day!   

Cinnamon Raisin Bubble Bread

One of our favorite things to do on a Sunday afternoon is to have brunch. It's a time to sit down, relax and talk to each other about how everyone's week went.  We love to have Cinnamon Raisin Bread right out of the oven, but sometimes it seems like I can't get it sliced fast enough! So I decided to make it into a bubble bread, then I can place it on the table and everyone can dig in...the perfect solution!

Apple Dessert Pizza

 

 

Apple Pizza or Apple Pie? This dessert is a cross between the two of them. I really like apple pizza, but I'm not crazy about the doughy crust. So I took my favorite pie crust recipe and my apple pizza recipe and combined the two of them to make this delicious dessert!