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{insanely divine chocolate mousse squares}

May
21

chocolate mousse squares | simplykierste.com

Do you want to wow your friends and family with a dessert that will knock their socks off? These Chocolate Mousse Squares get rave reviews, recipe requests, and the occasional bowing at my feet. :) It's one of my most favorite recipes, and with summer upon us, this cold dessert is perfect for any gathering! I'm just telling you right now...you WILL NOT want to stop eating these! I only make them when I'm taking them somewhere, because I literally have no willpower when they're in my house. The chocolate mousse filling is so silky smooth, the Oreo crust adds an extra chocolate-y crunch, and the combination of the two is absolute perfection. ENJOY!!! 5.0 from 1 reviews … [Read more...]

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{o henry bars}

May
14

I love this yummy spin on Rice Krispie treats! O Henry Bars are a family favorite, and they incorporate a delightful mix of peanut butter, chocolate, and a hint of butterscotch. I have a little boy named Henry, and he is especially excited that there is a treat named after him. :) I love bars--they wrap up so easily and are perfect for school lunches, picnics, trips to the park, and BBQ's. They're popular with kids and adults alike, so you know they're sure to please! Rice Krispies are combined with peanut butter and a few other ingredients to create a delicious base for the chocolate & butterscotch topping. If you've never had butterscotch and chocolate together, … [Read more...]

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{lemon cream cheese cupcakes}

May
10

I'm so excited to share my favorite Lemon Cream Cheese Cupcakes along with a fun monthly collaboration starting today with 10 creative blogs. Each month on the 10th, the same 10 blogs will share a project around the same theme, and you can hop to their blogs to see and save their projects after viewing mine. Pin this collage below, and make sure you come back on the 10th each month! SO, SO fun! I can't wait to see what these uber talented ladies come up with, and you're not going to want to miss any of it! In May, the theme is CITRUS, below are the fabulous shares. To see each contributors Citrus post up close, join the Blog Hop! {In the event that the direct link to their posts don't … [Read more...]

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{citrus & white chocolate cookies}

Apr
15

Are you ready for some cookies that will knock your socks off? These citrus & white chocolate cookies changed my life the day my friend brought them to my door. I begged her for the recipe, and they've been on my top three favorite cookie list ever since. You can make them with orange, lemon, or lime zest, and they are each absolutely delicious. The cookies are thick, rich, and chock-full of white chocolate chips, accented by little bits of citrus. I love the texture of them too--it's a thicker dough, and once they're baked, they just melt in your mouth! You can eat them anytime, but they are the perfect SPRING cookie, and for any occasion. I often make them for my kids to … [Read more...]

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{skinny raspberry & white chocolate muffins}

Mar
13

Skinny Rasperry & White Chocolate Muffins | simplykierste.com

I would like to introduce you to a new favorite...Skinny Raspberry & White Chocolate Muffins! Not only are they absolutely divine, they are SKINNY! Although, I guess they're no longer skinny when you eat four of them, lol. I tell you, these are SO good! I was at my doctor appointment a few weeks ago, and my mom came with me. This recipe was in a magazine she was looking at, and so I quickly took a picture as my name was being called. Unfortunately I didn't get a look at which magazine, so I can't give it proper credit, but if someone knows, please tell me so I can! I LOVE the combination of raspberries and white chocolate, and since there isn't a lot of sugar in the recipe, … [Read more...]

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{cake mix cookies}

Feb
27

There are certain "mom" moments in life, ones that we all experience at point or another. Moments like... "I need to take 4 dozen cookies to school tomorrow morning" (said at 9pm), or "What's for our Family Night treat?" (asked at 4pm, while you're trying to help with homework, make dinner, supervise piano practice, all with little ones hanging from your leg and most likely to occur when you're a few weeks from having a baby and you waddle more than you walk.) Well, we're moms, and we find a way to figure it out. Sometimes it means a late trip to the store to buy cookies, or staying up late to make them (which is what I usually do). When that happens, or any other time you want a yummy … [Read more...]

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{mint pretzel bites}

Feb
22

One of my favorite treats to make around the holidays is Rolo Pretzel Bites. They are just about the easiest things EVER to make--seriously 4 minutes, people!!! I love to experiment with the same basic recipe, and I've tried quite a few different variations. I first made them using Mint M&M's during the Christmas holiday, and I fell in {love} with them. I knew then that they would be perfect for St. Patrick's Day! Mint Pretzel Bites are my new favorite treat. :) The combination of sweet and salty is irresistible, and the chewy caramel with the crunch of the mint M&Ms is perfection. You might want to make these when you're going to give some away, otherwise you will want … [Read more...]

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{easy heart donuts}

Feb
12

One of our favorite camping breakfasts is donuts made from Grands biscuits--so fast, easy, and YUMMY! When I was thinking of what I wanted to do for our Valentine's Day breakfast, I knew it was the perfect thing...with one tiny change...adding hearts, of course! I LOVE them--and I know my kids are going to go crazy over them! Seriously--how cute!! These are SO incredibly easy AND delicious, you won't believe it! {ingredients & supplies} -Grand Biscuits, Flaky Layers -heart cookie cutter (mine was about 2.5 inches) -cinnamon & sugar -powdered sugar -tongs -oil -skillet {directions} 1. Pop open the can, and lay out your biscuits on a piece of wax paper. One-by-one, … [Read more...]

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{valentine’s family night} my top family valentine movies list + yummy popcorn!

Feb
07

One of our favorite things to do as a family is to have a movie night. Popping popcorn, pulling out the cozy blankets, and all piling on our couch together (we have a sectional so we can all fit!!). My kids also love all the lights off, just like "the theatre". Sometimes we'll do a concession stand along with it, where they earn Monopoly money the week before in order to buy treats and snacks at the movie, and that is always a huge hit. Friday night is pizza and a movie night, and that's generally more laid back of an occasion. Sometimes it's planned, and sometimes it's spontaneous, but we all love it. It's no surprise that a Valentine's Day family night is in the works, complete … [Read more...]

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oreo {heart} truffles

Jan
30

Oreo Truffle Balls have been one of my favorite things for many years--really, who can resist Oreos, cream cheese, and chocolate? YUM! If you've never tried them before, I insist...you simply must! I thought it would be really fun to try something a little new, and see if I could make them into shapes instead of balls. With Valentine's Day coming up, it was the perfect time to try it, and the end result are these darling Oreo {Heart} Truffles!!! I used Kraft's basic recipe (see recipe and my directions below, in easy to print form!), and then I changed things up a little... 1. Once the Oreo and cream cheese mixture is ready to go, set the bowl aside. Lightly butter a 9 x 13 … [Read more...]

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