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Easy No Bake Chocolate Chip Cheesecake🥛🍪 Kicking off our mini cheesecake series with this No Bake Chocolate Chip Cheesecake. You can use any store bought cookie for the crust or crushed graham crackers! Full recipe below! Cookie crust: * 1 3/4 cup Chocolate Dipped Ring Cookies or graham crackers, crushed * 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted Cheesecake: * 1 cup heavy whipping cream * 2 blocks, 8 oz cream cheese, softened * 1/2 cup granulated sugar or powdered sugar * 1 tsp almond extract or vanilla extract * 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips Chocolate Frosting: * 8 tbsp unsalted butter, softened * 1 cup powdered sugar * 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder * 1/2 tsp vanilla extract * 1 tbsp heavy whipping cream or milk Chocolate Drizzle: * 1/4 cup chocolate chips, melted Instructions: 1. In a medium bowl combine crushed cookies and melted butter. In an 8” spring form pan pour the crushed cookies and press down evenly to form the crust. Set aside. 2. In a mixing bowl whip together heavy cream till stiff peaks form. Remove into a small bowl and set aside. 3. In the same mixing bowl combine cream cheese and sugar, beat together for 2 minutes till smooth and fluffy. Add almond extract. You may use vanilla extract as a substitute. 4. Fold in whipped cream to cream cheese mixture till smooth. Fold in a little more than half of the chocolate chips leaving a few for the top. Crush one cookie that you set aside and sprinkle on the top. Put in fridge for 2-4 hrs to set. 5. Remove and decorate. We made homemade chocolate frosting but you can buy store bought as well. We drizzled a little melted chocolate over it and added a cookie on top! #chocolatechips #cheesecake #cheesecakes #nobake #cookie #cookies #cookiecrust#chocolate #creamcheese #cheesecakerecipe #food52community #chocolatefrosting #minichocolatechips #chocolatechip #crust #humpday #tasty #baker #easyrecipe #creamy #chocolatelover #hungry #dessertqueen #cheescakelovee #cheesecakefactory #series #cookiemonster #cookierecipes

Reese’s Dark Chocolate Snack Cake 🍫🥜🥛 Y’all I am nuts about this snack cake! Who doesn’t love a one layer cake that only takes 30 minutes to bake! Full recipe below. Dark Chocolate Cake Mix: * 1 cup granulated sugar * 1 cup flour * 1/3 cup black cocoa powder * 1 tsp baking powder * 1 tsp baking soda * 1/4 tsp salt * 1/2 cup sour cream * 1 egg, room temp * 1/2 cup hot water * 1/4 cup vegetable oil * 2 tsp vanilla extract Peanut-butter Frosting: * 16 tbsp unsalted butter, softened * 1 cup creamy peanut butter * 3 1/2 cups powder sugar * 2 tbsp heavy cream * 1 tsp vanilla extract Directions: * Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease 8x8 baking dish lined with parchment paper. * In a medium mixing bowl combine sugar, flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside. * In a medium mixing bowl combine sour cream, egg, hot water, vegetable oil and vanilla extract. Whisk together. * Pour wet into dry ingredients and combine till smooth. Pour cake mix into prepared baking dish. Bake for 30-35 minutes. * Remove from oven and let cool. Flip out of baking dish onto cooling rack. * Make frosting by beating butter, powder sugar and peanut butter together. Add in vanilla extract and heavy cream. Beat till smooth. Frost cake. * Sprinkle crushed peanut butter cups on top and enjoy! #reeses #peanutbutter #cups #peanutbuttercups #cake #dark #cocoapowder #kingarthur #domino #dominosugar #crushed #moist #rich #sundayfunday #fingerlickinggood #chocolatecake #darkchocolate #cakerecipes #cakes #cakerecipe #cakedecorating #frosting #buttercream #yummy #love #reesespeanutbuttercups #food52community

Banana Pudding Cookie Cups🍌😋 These banana pudding cookie cups are absolutely delicious! They only take 12 minutes to bake. These are a must save for spring baking. Full recipe in caption! Printable recipe: https://sweetmonkey.blog/banana-pudding-cups/ Ingredients: Cookie Cup: * 2 cups crushed Vanilla Wafers * 2 cups crushed Golden Oreos * 12 tbsp unsalted butter, melted Filling: * 2 bananas, sliced (set aside in a bowl) * 2, 3.4oz boxes instant pudding (1 Vanilla + 1 Banana cream) * 2 cups milk * 14 oz. Can Sweetened condensed milk * 2 cups heavy cream * 1/4 cup powder sugar Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 12 cup muffin pan. 2. Combine crushed golden oreos and crushed vanilla wafers. Set aside 1/4 cup to sprinkle on cookie cups when they are completed. 3. Pour butter into remaining crushed cookies and stir together till combine. Using a medium icecream scooper fill 12 cup muffin pan forming cookie cup shape with hands or back of icecream scooper. Bake cookie cup for 12-15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool while you make the pudding. 4. Stir milk and sweetened condensed milk together in a bowl. 5. Add instant pudding mixes, continue to stir till thickens. Put in fridge. 6. Whip your heavy cream with a stand or handheld mixer till soft peaks form. Leaving a quarter of whip cream in the bowl remove remaining whip cream and fold into pudding. 7. Add powder sugar to the quarter of whip cream left into the bowl and combine. Put the whip cream in a piping bag. 8. Remove fully cooled cookie cups from the pan and put a sliced banana at the bottom of each cup. Pipe in pudding and pipe on top whip cream. Sprinkle crushed wafers and top of with a vanilla wafer and banana. Enjoy! #bananapudding #cookiecups #vanilla #wafers #nila #food52community #pudding #vanillapudding #whipcream #sweetenedcondensedmilk #banana #bananas #bananacokiecup #spring #baker #cupofjoy #dessertqueen #grahamcrackers #creamy #butter #tasty #weekendbaking #cookiemonster #easyrecipe #tgif #dessertideas #sogood #save #delicious

Oreo Cookie Sandwiches 🍪🍫🥛 These cookie sandwiches are so good packed with crushed Oreos and white chocolate chips! It makes 9 sandwhiches or 18 large cookies! Full recipe below. Cookie: * 16 tbsp unsalted butter, melted * 1 cup brown sugar * 1/2 cup granulated sugar * 2 large eggs, room temp * 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract * 1 tsp baking soda * 1 tsp salt * 2 3/4 cup flour * 1 cup white chocolate chips * 1/2 cup crushed Oreos Frosting: * 16 tbsp unsalted butter, softened * 3 1/2 cups powder sugar * 1/2 cup crushed Oreos * 1 tsp vanilla extract * 2-3 tbsp heavy cream Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350° F and line 2 large cookie sheets. 2. In a stand-in mixing bowl or medium mixing bowl combine sugars and melted butter. Add in eggs and vanilla extract and whisk together. 3. Add in flour slowly till fully incorporated. 4. Fold in white chocolate chips and crushed Oreos. 5. Using a medium cookie scoop, scoop 9 large balls onto each cookie sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes. I flatten the cookie slightly with a back of measuring cup about half way thru baking. Remove and using a round cookie cutter, in a circular motion make cookies perfectly round. This is optional. 6. Let cookies cool on a cooling rack and make frosting. 7. Make frosting by beating together softened butter, powder sugar, and vanilla extract. Add in heavy cream. Add in crushed Oreos and mix together Place in piping bag and pipe onto a bottom of a cookie and stack another cookie on top! #cookie #cookiesandwich #sandwich #cookies #oreos #oreo #oreocookie #buttercream #cookiesandcream #cookiemonster #cookiejar #stack #creamy #soft #thick #chewy #whitechocolate #chocolatechips #weekday #baker #dessertqueen #food52community #yummy #ohmy #cookielover #humpday #yes #perfection

Resting Peach Face🍑😋 This Brown Sugar Peach Tart is so yummy and you can make it with fresh or frozen peaches! Full recipe in caption. Tart Dough: * 1 1/2 cups flour * 1 tsp sugar * 1 tsp kosher salt * 1/2 cup vegetable oil * 3 tbsp milk * 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Filling/Topping: * 1/2 cup sugar * 1/4 cup brown sugar * 3 tbsp flour * 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cold * 4 peaches, sliced thick, pitted Whip-Cream * Pint of heavy whipping cream * 1/4 cup powder sugar * 1 tsp vanilla extract Tools: * Round Tart Pan, 10’ or 11’ (can also use a rectangle tart pan). No tart pan you can try a small baking sheet or pie dish. Instructions: * Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. * Make the dough: In a small bowl combine flour, sugar and salt together. In a small bowl combine the oils, milk and vanilla extract. Pour wet ingredients into dry and mix with a fork. Do not over mix. Pour dough into tart pan and press down to cover bottom of tart pan and sides of pan. * Make filling/topping: In a medium bowl combine sugars, flour and cold butter. You can use your fingers or a fork to make the crumbly topping, set aside. Slice peaches and start to place them on top of your tart dough. I like to layer them from the outside and work your way into the center. Pour crumble mix evenly on top. * Bake for 35 minutes till peaches are bubbling. Remove from oven and make whip cream * Whip-cream: In a medium bowl with a handheld or stand mixer combine heavy cream, powder sugar and vanilla extract. Beat on medium/high speed for 3 minutes, till soft peaks form. Top tart off with a some whip-cream and enjoy! #peaches #peach #peachtart #food52community #sundayvibes #baker #baking #fruit #frozen #fresh #butter #crust #crumble #easyrecipes #spring #summer #homebaker #tarts #tart #peachesandcream #whipcream #dessertqueen #tasty #pies #pie #ohyes #sundaybrunch #weekendvibes #springbaking

Banana Cinnamon Crumb Cake🍌😋🍰 Crumbs are my favorite!!! This crumb cake is so moist and it’s easy to make! Full recipe in caption! Cake * 4 ripe bananas, mashed * 2 cups flour * 3 tsp baking powder * 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon * 1/2 tsp salt * 1 stick unsalted butter * 1 cup granulated sugar * 2 large eggs * 1 1/2t tsp vanilla * 1 cup milk, we used whole milk Crumb: * 2/3 cup flour * 2/3 cup brown sugar * 1/3 cup sugar * 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon * 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened Icing: * 1/2 cup powder sugar * 2-3 tbsp milk Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350° F. Grease sides of a 9x9 baking dish. Place parchment paper on the bottom and grease as well. 2. Mash 4 bananas in a medium bowl and set side. 3. Combine dry ingredients in one bowl and set aside. 4. Using a stand mixer or hand held mixer beat butter for a couple minutes till fluffy. Add in sugar and continue to beat till combine. Add in eggs and vanilla extract. Add in mashed bananas. 5. Slowly add in dry ingredients and milk alternating a little at a time till it’s fully combine. 6. Make crumb by combining all ingredients and forking in the the softened butter. Pour half the batter in the dish and add a layer of crumb. Add rest of batter and smooth out with spatula. Add remaining crumb on top. 7. Bake for 40-45 minutes till golden brown and toothpick comes out clean! Let cool for 10-15 minutes. 8. Combine icing ingredients in a small bowl. Drizzle over cake, cut and enjoy! #banana #crumb #cake #crumbcake #bananas #breakfast #sundayfundays #brunch #brunchideas #breakfastidea #bananarecipes #crumbtopping #butter #glaze #icing #slice #moist #mashedbananas #mashed #cakes #food52community #soft #fluffy #cinnamon #swirl #bananacrumbcake #vanilla #extract #bakingideas #sogood

Strawberry Pretzel Salad 🥨🍓😋 Knot joking this Strawberry Pretzel Salad is so yummy, easy to make and it’s a classic! Full recipe below. Pretzel Crust layer: * 2 1/2 cups pretzels, crushed * 1/4 cup brown sugar * 10 tbsp unsalted butter, melted Cream-cheese layer: * 1, 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened * 3/4 cup sugar * 8 oz. cool whip, thawed Jello layer: * 1, 6 oz. box instant strawberry jello * 2 cups boiling water Strawberry layer: * 1 lb. of fresh strawberries, 16 oz, slice * Optional whip cream Instructions: 1. Preheat oven to 350° F for crust. Place a layer of parchment paper at the bottom of a 9x13 deep dish. Lightly grease bottom only. 2. Crush pretzels in a blender. Pour crushed pretzel in a bowl, add brown sugar and melted butter, combine. Place crushed pretzels in the baking dish and press down evenly. Bake for 12 min and let cool while making next layer. 3. Make cream cheese layer by beating cream cheese till soft and fluffy, appx 2 min. Add sugar and combine. Fold in cool whip. Place layer on top of cooled pretzels and smooth out evenly. Place in fridge for 1 hr. 4. Make jello once cream cheese layer is in the fridge by combining the instant jello and 2 cups of boiling water in a medium bowl. Do not follow package instructions. Stir till dissolved and let sit at room temperature for appx 1 Hr. 5. While layers are cooling slice strawberries. 6. Remove cream cheese layer from fridge and layer sliced strawberries evenly on top. Pour cooled jello mixture over strawberries. Place in fridge for 4 hours or overnight to set. 7. Cut, add whip cream on top and enjoy! #strawberry #pretzel #salad #strawberries #strawberrypretzelsalad #food52community #coolwhip #pretzels #easyrecipeideas #tatsy #layers #creamcheese #cheesecake #strawberrycake #springbaker #baker #baking #musthave #dessertqueen #omg #deliciousfood #bakingdish #lovethis #pretzelsticks #sogood

One Rise Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls🍫😋🥛 These Chocolate cinnamon rolls are so yummy and the filling is my favorite. Full recipe below. Dough: * 1 cup warm milk (110°F) * 2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast, 1 package * 2 large eggs, room temp * 5 tbsp unsalted butter, melted * 1 tsp vanilla extract * 1/2 cup granulated sugar * 4 cup all-purpose flour * 1 tsp salt Filling: * 6 tbsp unsalted butter, softened * 1/2 cup dark brown sugar * 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder * 1/2 tbsp cinnamon * 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract * 4 oz. Semi Sweet Chocolate Bar, chopped Topping & Glaze: * 1 package of espresso (.09 oz) + 1/2 cup hot water, combine * 1/2 cup heavy cream * 1 1/4 cup powder sugar * 1/2 tbsp cocoa powder Optional chocolate drizzle Directions: * In a small bowl microwave milk to 110° F, 60 seconds. * Place warm milk and yeast into standin mixer bowl fitted with paddle and let it sit for 10 minutes. * Pour eggs, melted butter, sugar, vanilla extract into the mixture and beat just till combine. Slowly add flour and salt mixture, 1 cup at a time till incorporated. Let it sit for 5 minutes. Change paddle to dough hook and beat for 8 minutes. * Transfer dough to a greased bowl and cover it with a towel. Let dough rise for 90 minutes in a warm place. * While dough rises make filling by combining all ingredients except the chopped chocolate. * Punch down dough. Roll out dough into a rectangular shape and spread filling on top of dough. Sprinkle chopped chocolate, save a handful for later. * Roll the dough into a log shape and slice into large rolls. Makes 9 large rolls. * Preheat oven to 375° F. Place rolls into a greased 9” to 10” skillet. * Make espresso milk bath. Put espresso mixture into heavy cream and stir. Pour about half of the milk bath over the rolls. * Bake for 22-25 minutes. * Make glaze by taking remaining espresso milk and combine with powder sugar and cocoa powder. Pour over rolls. #espresso #chocolate #cinnamomrolls #chocolaterolls #soft #pillowy #food52community #weekendbaking #yummy #chocolatedrizzle #chocolatechips #sweet #dessertqueen #rolls #dough #doughrecipes #sunday #breakfast #brunch #delicious #chocolatelover #chocolates #wow

Cookie Dough Snack Cake🍰🍪😋 Y’all this cookie dough cake is so good! You can use store bought cookie dough as a short cut for your cookie dough chunks! Full recipe below. Cake: * 2 1/2 cup all purpose flour * 2 1/2 tsp baking powder * 1/2 tsp salt * 1 3/4 cup granulated sugar * 12 tbsp unsalted butter, room temp * 3 eggs, room temp * 2 tsp vanilla extract * 1 cup buttermilk * 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips * Cookie dough, sliced (can be store bought) Cookie Dough Frosting: * 16 tbsp unsalted butter, softened * 1 cup brown sugar * 2 tsp vanilla extract * 3 tbsp milk * 1/4 tsp salt * 3/4 cup microwaved all-purpose flour * 1/2 cup powder sugar * 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips Optional: edible cookie dough and mini chocolate chips for topping Instructions: * Preheat oven to 350° F. Line one 9” square cake pan with parchment paper and grease the sides. * In a large bowl combine dry cake ingredients, excluding sugar. Set aside. * In a medium bowl beat butter with an electric mixer. Add in sugar and beat for 5 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla extract and beat till combine. Alternating milk and flour add in a little at a time till it is combined and smooth. Fold in chocolate chips. * Pour half of the cake batter in the pan. Layer slices of cookie dough on top of the cake. Pour other half of batter on top of cookie dough and smooth out. Bake for 45-50 minutes. Let cake cool for 5 minutes and pop on to cooling rack. * While cake is continuing to cool make your frosting by beating butter. Add in brown sugar, vanilla extract, milk, and salt. Continue to beat for about 8 min. Microwave flour in a small bowl for 90 secs. This heat treats the flour. Pour flour into mixture, with powder sugar and beat for another 3 min till smooth. * Cut sides of cake and frost cake. Sprinkle edible cookie dough and mini chocolate chips on top! Enjoy. #cookiedough #cake #chocolatechips #vanilla #cakeme #food52community #cakes #mini #minichocolatechips #cookiemonster #cookies #cookies #cookiechunks #chunks #moist #frosting #buttercream #layer #baker #weekendbaking #weekend #snacks #dessertqueen #favoritecake #tasty #soyummy #yes #slice #pieceofcake