There’s not much better than whipping up a snack or treat that doesn’t use the oven. Plus, you more than likely have all of these ingredients in your pantry already which is always a relief – who wants to run out for things? I’m pretty sure that’s why they were at hit at nana’s house. We were all so excited when we were greeted on the front porch with a tray of these peanut butter chocolate no bake cookies.

Now that I am a mom, I make them for my kids some days as a surprise. It could be super quick in the morning before they wake up, or sometimes to greet them after school. Nothing is better after a long day than a sweet snack as a pick-me-up to finish off the day with a smile. I am all about creating memories and these little chocolate dreams are perfect for just that! Ahh the memories!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Food Network.

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Quick Tip: Line the baking sheet with parchment paper for these little delights, they’ll peel right off and your pan will be clean!

The way these cupcakes are decorated will really throw people off! They are super cute and look like mini ice cream sundaes. Even better, they are very easy to make! They use everyone’s favorite – Funfetti cake mix, you know the cake with the sprinkles in the batter? Who doesn’t love it? Have fun fooling your family, or whip these up for a potluck. They will surely be a hit.

When I found the recipe I instantly fell in love. I knew they’d be so fun, and why shouldn’t food be a good time? I think they’d be perfect for a birthday celebration. Plus, I can tell you first hand, they are absolutely delicious! You know any reason is a good one to celebrate. They’d work for any occasion but I think kids especially will be thrown off by the fact they look like ice cream but are really cupcakes!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Delish.

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Quick Tip: Top your sundae cupcakes just as you would your sundae, with chocolate, nuts and a cherry or whatever else you desire.

Every time I ask a member of my family what kind of cake they want, 9 times out of 10 it’s “marble.” I think this is the most popular choice because they don’t have to choose between chocolate or yellow. I always thought that making a marbled cake was a difficult task until I actually made one. Then I slapped my forehead and said, REALLY? I have absolutely zero excuses now that I know it’s so darn easy! Now I am a marble cake making pro, but I still try out various recipes because you never know when one will be better than the one you’re using.

This one was spectacular! It turned out moist and flavorful, I’m sure it was the addition of the sour cream. I also love the icing recipe! Give it a try, you’ll be impressed and so will your eaters! They’ve got this one down to a science.

I think the next time my church has a potluck meal I’ll make this and take it along with me. I’m sure everyone who tries it will come to the same conclusion and that is that it is GOOD!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Taste of Home.

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Quick Tip: Try this cake with cream cheese buttercream – it’s a crowd favorite!

This easy sheet cake recipe is a keeper!

This cake is aptly named, because my own granny or nana as I called her, made it often. It’s an easy sheet cake that features juicy pineapple, crunchy walnuts and tantalizing brown sugar to name just a few items. Of course, it’s named Granny Cake! It’s quick and easy to throw together, and it can even be topped with icing should you so choose to take on that challenge! Actually it’s effortless.

Whenever I make this I keep part of it frosting-free for me. I like to have it with my coffee in the morning. The rest of the family loves a cream cheese icing on it and they eat it up, even with walnuts! As this recipe has been around awhile and traveling from recipe box to recipe box, I am pretty sure it’s popular in many a household. If it’s not in yours yet, I highly recommend it!

Recipe and photo courtesy of Allrecipes

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Quick tip: This cake is best served fresh out of the oven and goes wonderful with coffee or hot tea.

First of all, we all love finger foods. We can agree on that right? Grabbing morsels of delicious food and popping them in your mouth is great fun and great eats. Secondly, we would marry bacon if we could. It’s the most flavorful meat ever! So just try to deny that this pull apart bread featuring cheese and bacon is not the most drool-worthy appetizer ever. You will instantly be beloved in any group when you present them with this savory baked good.

You can smell this baking, and knowing what it is makes it harder to wait for it. I didn’t even have to tell the family what was cooking, they knew it had bacon and they asked me millions of times if it was ready to eat. In a way, it reminds me of a BLT, you could even top it with tomatoes and lettuce if you so choose.

Recipe and photo courtesy of Pillsbury.

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Quick Tip: This is really easy to assemble and you can put whatever extra ingredients you want!

There’s a clear reason that the snack Chex Mix has been around since at least the 1950’s – it’s delicious! It’s one of those things you take handful after handful of and can’t stop eating. Full of flavor and the ability to be made spicy makes it the perfect snack for any occasion. I have had my fair share of it, as my nana and papa usually had it sitting out for us to nosh on at their house. That and Werther’s Originals which is another story.

As a mom, I’m always looking for something simple to whip up for the kids. They are constantly wanting to walk to the gas station for a donut, candy bar or other garbage. It may be tasty but it’s still full of things I really don’t want them eating.