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Add These Layers of AWESOME Into a Serving Dish For a Dessert To Die For

I do not know how it’s even possible but, I had completely forgotten about this incredible dessert recipe for a couple of years. I remember the first time I tasted this dessert – it was such an Ah-Ha moment for me. I had always enjoyed savory, layered dips but it hadn’t occurred to me that I could create a dessert the same way. I know. Sometimes my brain runs a little slow.

I’ve made this dessert dip for many occasions and now that I found it again, I am most definitely making it over the holidays. You won’t find an easier way to whip up a mind-blowing dessert for your whole family!

Even if everyone is coming over, you can always fill two or even three dishes with these scrumptious layers. There will be plenty of dip – but you’ll still probably end up with no leftovers!

It’s also very easy to tweak the flavors a little bit. We have a cousin who’s very allergic to strawberries, so I’m thinking of making two dishes this year – one with strawberries and one with raspberries.

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Quick Tip: Make this in a large bowl and add cake layers, to create a trifle.

These Little Pockets Of Heavenly Flavor Will Make You Do Backflips

If I had to choose between my husband and Nutella, I would choose — well, let’s just say I’m happy I don’t have to. Haha! I know I’m not the only person in the world who could have this silky smooth paste for breakfast, lunch and dinner. I’m not saying I have, but I definitely could! I recently discovered a new way of enjoying this favorite ingredient of mine. Puff pastry pockets!

These are so simple you could probably make them with your eyes closed, and one arm tied behind your back! I had my kids help me out in the kitchen when I was making these, and we ended up making a double batch. Sorry, not sorry.

Basically I ended up having them make these while I was scooping the remaining Nutella from the jar, right into my mouth. They didn’t even seem to notice; they were having way too much fun making these little triangles of yumminess!

You could drizzle these with melted chocolate but we just ended up adding a little extra almond on top. They turned out super scrumptious!

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Quick Tip: In a hurry? These puff pastry pockets taste amazing even without the chocolate drizzle on top.

A Breakfast Recipe Your Kids Are Going To LOVE

When I was a kid, my Mom used to bake bread once a week. She would make rye bread, flat bread and dinner rolls, huge batches of them, and then freeze them.

That way we always had delicious and nutritious homemade bread, and hardly ever had to buy any from the store. My parents had a small farm so we would have fresh flour straight from the mill – I know, I know, we were spoiled that way!

For some reason Mom didn’t make oatmeal bread very often. I don’t know why; maybe she thought having oatmeal every morning was enough. But occasionally she did make the bread, too, and it was always my favorite. Somehow she managed to create such a beautifully moist and tasty loaf that it was hard to compare it to any other bread I had ever had before. When I grew up I started baking bread myself. Oatmeal bread is still one of my favorites, and this delicious recipe brings it to a whole new level.

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Quick Tip: Kneading the dough long enough will give your bread the perfect consistency!

Crock pot chocolate cake is awesome. I mean, can it get any better than knowing that you can dump all of your favorite ingredients in one crock pot and within hours, you will have a hassle free cake standing right before you with minimal work? From there I would just lather on the chocolate icing and slap on a bunch of sprinkles and go to town with the crock pot in my lap and a fork in my hand. It is easy, delicious and so much fun!

Now, thanks to my trusty neighbor Anne, I have just found out that there is an even better chocolate cake out there. Not only is it full of chocolate and bakes perfectly, but it stays runny and warm and is totally gooey and delicious. That right there is this chocolate lava cake in the crock pot. I want you to imagine with me for a few minutes: you get home from work, tired and hungry and you remember that you have a chocolate cake in the crock pot just waiting for you. When you dig in, you realize that it is the perfect lava cake. I cannot imagine a better end to a workday!

Photo and recipe courtesy of Cutefetti.

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Quick Tip: Feel free to frost with more chocolate frosting!

I love s’mores. My gosh, ever since I was a little girl, I loved going to my uncle’s house because he had an amazing fire pit that we would take turns making s’mores at. I loved getting graham crackers, placing a perfectly toasted marshmallow on it and then letting a chunk of chocolate melt when I placed it atop and squished it together into a sandwich. It is just the perfect treat to end any fun night.

Now, I also love Nutella. I absolutely love the nutty taste with the chocolate that is truly unlike any other flavor I have ever tried in my life. I have made homemade crepes, cookies and even eaten my cereal with some Nutella. Dunk some Nutella in hot milk and you have got yourself an amazing hot chocolate! One day I wondered what would happen if I mixed these two of my favorite flavors and got one amazing dessert? Well, I was not far from the truth. When I mixed these two, I found an amazing dessert that is unlike any other. The flavors of both are strong and I love this, no matter what day it is or how stressed I am. I always find time to make this.

Photo and recipe courtesy of A View From Great Island.

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Quick Tip: Top with broiled marshmallows for fun!

One of my favorite treats is Nutella. I remembered when I first discovered it. I thought it was something new, but apparently it had been around for ages. I had spent so much time learning to make creamy and luscious chocolate lava cakes when I realized that there was something I could dollop inside that would completely change the way I baked my lava cakes. NUTELLA! With a spoonful in the center, it would always burst perfectly and make me such a happy camper! Now I have learned to make so many other things with Nutella. Think soufflés, cookies, brownies and cakes. I have tried so many things and Nutella always go wrong. It has definitely never let me down.

Recently I discovered this recipe for easy Nutella brownies. So easy, it only has 2 ingredients in the entire recipe. If you want to be REALLY generous with your ingredients, dust with powdered sugar and serve warm with a bowl of ice cream. It is to die for, I assure you! Give this a try on your next lazy afternoon and you will see what a hit these are! They are soft, chewy and perfectly full of Nutella.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Oprah.

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Quick Tip: Dust with powdered sugar.

It’s quite difficult for an aunt when her niece suddenly enters a fandom phase wherein everything about her tiny life evolves around that particular fandom. One time, my busy brother and his wife had to beg for my help. It was about a bake sale and my niece had to bring cupcakes to school. I’m not a professional baker, but I do know how to follow instructions so I agreed. When my niece arrived, I decided to allow her to help me in baking a batch of red velvet cupcakes. While we were baking, she was telling me stories about this new book-turned-movie series. I read the books and I loved them. I am a fan actually. However, my niece seemed to be a fan of someone in particular—the lead male character who was a baker.

So while I was making the cream cheese frosting, she kept criticizing the way I decorated the cupcakes. She kept comparing me to her favorite character and how he would have decorated the cupcakes differently. While I was just amused, I was bit challenged too. So I told her, “well, his cupcakes didn’t have a surprise inside them”. It made her silent. And I had to improvise. So in the next batch of cupcakes, I placed an Oreo inside each cupcake, which delighted her to to end. She was the proudest seller during bake sale with her Magic Cupcakes.

Photo and recipe courtesy of Inspired Taste.

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Quick Tip: Instead of Oreos, you can use your favorite cookies.