Donuts and cinnamon rolls come together for the most amazing breakfast treat! Orange zest, chopped pecans and a delicious orange glaze top these easy-to-make donuts, perfect for warming up on a cold morning. Now that its January, my son has had a snow-day every week this month. On those snow days when its cold, a warm, delicious treat from the oven is the perfect way to start the day. These Orange Pecan Cinnamon Roll Donuts are the perfect way to warm up on those days when the temperature drops. The donuts are made with just a few simple ingredients, and are ready in moments. I've begun to really love making donuts at home. They're the perfect way to enjoy donuts without leaving the house. Baking up a half dozen is also a great way to enjoy a … [Read more...]
Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bars
If you love a sweet & savory treat, these Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bars will hit the spot! A pretzel pecan crust is topped with dark chocolate chips, caramel and topped with more dark chocolate for an amazing savory, sweet treat. Chocolate pretzel bars don't get much better than this! Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Bars - the Ultimate Sweet & Savory Treat! If you love a good, salty sweet treat, pairing chocolate, caramel and pretzels is heavenly. These pretzel bars are simple to make, and only the crust needs baking. Everything else is easily done in the microwave, making these bars come together in minutes! Here's a quick-reference shopping list of the ingredients you'll need to make these chocolate pretzel bars (the full recipe is at the bottom of the … [Read more...]
Pecan Praline Bars
Cross between pecan pie and pecan sandies, these buttery, delicious Pecan Praline Bars are perfect any time you're in the mood for something sweet! An amazing pecan shortbread crust, a delicious caramel filling and topped with brown sugar toasted pecans, these bars are incredible! As a kid, I wasn't always the biggest fan of pecans - any nuts, really. I didn't like many foods - tomatoes, nuts, some types of meats - all of these things kinda grossed me out. Its funny, as we get older, our really palates change and evolve. I've come to really love all of these foods that I despised as a kid. I especially have grown to love pecans. My adoration for pecans has really come full circle - I now love both cooking and baking with this crisp, slightly sweet nut. … [Read more...]
Dutch Apple Tart with Pecan Crumble
Easy as pie, this Dutch Apple Tart is an even easier version of the classic pie recipe! Sweet, tender apples, and a brown sugar cinnamon pecan crumble are baked to perfection making this tart a perfect addition to your holiday dessert table! Fantastic for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner! Are you thinking about Thanksgiving yet? I definitely am, as this is quite possibly one of our favorite holidays - great food, college football, some good wine. We have much to be thankful for, and this year is no exception. I will be hosting a few family members, and making the meal again this year. Since we live quite far from pretty much all of our family, we only get the chance to see them once or twice a year if we're lucky. As many of you know, making a holiday meal requires … [Read more...]