Oreo Truffles can be made from plain chocolate Oreos, golden oreos or a flavored filling Oreo. My favorite is a mint filled Oreo Truffle dipped in chocolate. This was a special request so it is a Peanut Butter Chocolate Oreo dipped in chocolate. Pretty darn good! Be sure to use original Oreos — not the […]
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Pistachio Fudge
Pistachio Fudge makes a pretty addition to a candy plate or a dessert buffet. It is quick and easy to make – almost foolproof. (I used a handmixer to make it even easier and to ensure everything was well mixed.) The fudge has a smooth, almost fondant like texture that contrasts nicely with the crunchy […]
Potato Chip Clusters
It doesn’t get much easier than this. Salty, sweet, crisp and melty. Potato Chip Clusters go together really quickly. The biggest amount of time is spent waiting for them to set up. And you can speed that up by placing the parchment lined cookie sheet in the refrigerator or freezer for about 20 minutes. Use […]
Christmas Wreath Candy – Cornflakes and Marshmallows
Cornflake Marshmallow Christmas Wreaths are a huge tradition in our family. Grandma used to make these every year and hide them in her closet. Because she knew if she left them anywhere else the early arrivers would sniff them out and every piece would be gone when she was ready to serve them. Everybody liked […]
White Chocolate Blueberry Cheesecake
When Bytes cousin was visiting several weeks ago, she challenged him to try a recipe for White Chocolate Blueberry Dessert she thought sounded really good. He got the ingredients and “aged” them in the pantry. The fruit was used in another recipe but a second container was later purchased and waiting in the fridge. Then […]
Fudgy Chocolate Cookie Dough Mini Cheesecake – No Bake
Fudgy Chocolate Cookie Dough No Bake Cheesecake. The perfect dessert to celebrate a special day — anniversary, birthday or just because. We’d already celebrated Bytes’ birthday at a big family gathering with the traditional cake and a rousing rendition of Happy Birthday. This was a smaller celebration. Perfect for cheesecake and fudginess! I’m always a […]
Welcome! I’m Charlene. I love to share quick and easy recipes, whatever I’ve learned in our last DIY project – anything that helps make life easier, better and more fun!! I hope you will find inspiration and add a pinch of joy to your day!