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Sweet Treats

Dessert Nachos with Rich Chocolate Sauce

February 6, 2019 By Chandice 1 Comment

Dessert nachos are everything! These crunchy chips are covered in cinnamon sugar. They are then drizzled with a smooth and rich chocolate sauce and topped with chopped strawberries.

Dessert nachos are everything! These crunchy chips are covered in cinnamon sugar. They are then drizzled with a smooth and rich chocolate sauce and topped with chopped strawberries. Thanks to Enjoy Life Foods for sponsoring this post. We love their products! Truly there is nothing quite like a big ol’ plate of these dessert nachos. They are such an…

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Filed Under: Sweet Treats, Valentines Day Tagged With: chocolate sauce, dessert nachos, enjoy life foods, nachos, Valentines, Valentines Day

Jingle and Mingle Party + Red Hot Sugar Cookies

December 7, 2018 By Chandice 36 Comments

This Jingle and Mingle holiday party is sure to be a hit! The red hot sugar cookies make the perfect addition and are so delicious!

This post was sponsored by our friends at Red Apple Lipstick. This Jingle and Mingle ladies night holiday party is sure to be a hit!  A Jingle and Mingle holiday party is a great way to casually get your favorite girlfriends together for a fun and relaxing night. I loved putting this Jingle and Mingle…

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Caramel Apple Upside Down Cake

December 6, 2018 By Chandice 56 Comments

This post was sponsored by our friends at Kodiak Cakes. You guys are going to love this caramel apple upside down cake! It is a cake that is great on its own, with our caramel sauce or served al a mode.  If you want a crowd pleasing dessert, make this caramel apple upside down cake….

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Filed Under: Sweet Treats Tagged With: apple, cake, kodiak cakes, sweet treats, upside down cake

Cranberry Christmas Crack

November 28, 2018 By Chandice 3 Comments

This Christmas crack recipe is super easy to make and so dang yummy! It is gluten-free and will definitely be a new holiday favorite treat!

This recipe was sponsored by our friends at Dry Sparkling. This cranberry Christmas crack recipe is a delicious and easy holiday treat. No matter what level of cook you are, you can make this in a jiffy!  This cranberry Christmas crack recipe is definitely a treat everyone will love. It is a treat that is…

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Filed Under: Sweet Treats Tagged With: christmas, christmas crack, cranberry, sweet treats

Gluten-Free Apple Cider Cupcakes

November 12, 2018 By Chandice 25 Comments

These gluten-free apple cider cupcakes are moist and full of fall flavors. Warm cinnamon and apple come together in a great dessert that's perfect for Thanksgiving. www.glutenfreefrenzy.com

These gluten-free apple cider cupcakes are abundant in warm fall flavors like cinnamon and apple. They are perfect for any harvest gathering. This post is created in partnership with Glutino Each bite of these gluten-free apple cider cupcakes is like a explosion of autumn flavors. Nobody would ever guess they are gluten-free! You guys are going to…

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Filed Under: Sweet Treats, Thanksgiving Dinner Tagged With: apple, apple cider, cupcakes, sweet treats, thanksgiving

Gluten-Free Apple Fritters

October 31, 2018 By Chandice Leave a Comment

Gluten-free apple fritters make for a great dessert especially during the fall when apples are in surplus.

Gluten-free apple fritters make for a great dessert especially during the fall when apples are in surplus. GLUTEN-FREE APPLE FRITTERS These gluten-free apple fritters are so quick and easy to make. A few of my other favorite quick fall treats are gluten-free pumpkin spice donuts, maple pumpkin pudding parfaits and chocolate dipped pumpkin spice donuts….

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Filed Under: Sweet Treats Tagged With: apple, apple fritters, donuts, sweet treats

Dairy-Free Peppermint Patties with Mini Cookie Option

October 26, 2018 By Chandice Leave a Comment

We are loving these dairy-free peppermint patties because they are so easy to make and everyone loves them! They are an easy holiday candy to make.

We are loving these dairy-free peppermint patties because they are so easy to make and everyone loves them! If you want to get out of the holiday cookie making rut, I couldn’t recommend these dairy-free peppermint patties more. Dairy-free peppermint patties using rich morsels from Enjoy Life Foods make a wonderful treat for any occasion…

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Filed Under: Sweet Treats Tagged With: candy, chocolate, enjoy life foods, peppermint, peppermint patties, sweet treats

No-Bake Ghost Cookies {Gluten-Free}

October 23, 2018 By Chandice 3 Comments

These no-bake ghost cookies are SO delicious that you won't be able to eat just one! They are so easy to make and couldn't be cuter. They are gluten-free but nobody would every know. They are perfect for your Halloween party.

These no bake gluten-free ghost cookies are literally the easiest and most tasty Halloween treat you will ever make! Since they are not meant to be perfect, these cute little ghost cookies are great for kids to help with too. These edible ghost cookies are boorific! We love making fun Halloween treats. Each year, I try to…

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Filed Under: Halloween, Sweet Treats Tagged With: cookies, ghost, glutino, Halloween, no bake, sweets and treats

Spider Chocolate Chip Cookies (Gluten-Free)

September 26, 2018 By Chandice 3 Comments

Spider chocolate chip cookies! These delicious and spooky Halloween cookies are sure to please any little ghost or goblin. They only take a few extra minutes from your classic gluten-free chocolate chip cookie too.

These spider chocolate chip cookies are gluten-free and perfect for Halloween! I love making these spider chocolate chip cookies. They are such an easy and spooky dessert perfect for anytime in October! After seeing these cute spider chocolate chip cookies on Pinterest, I vowed to make them gluten-free. I am pleased to announce that they…

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Filed Under: Halloween, Sweet Treats Tagged With: chocolate chip cookies, cookies, Halloween, spider, spider chocolate chip cookies, spider cookies, sweet treats

Gluten-Free Monster Cookies (Easy)

September 6, 2018 By Chandice Leave a Comment

Gluten-free monster cookies! These are so easy and because they are semi-homemade, they won't have you slaving in the kitchen all day to make. With just the right amount of honey, gluten-free oats, and plenty of chocolate, you can't go wrong with this kids favorite m&m cookie!

Gluten-free monster cookies! These are so easy and because they are semi-homemade, they won’t have you slaving away in the kitchen all day. My family loves these gluten-free monster cookies! They are a kid favorite because of all the vibrant colors but adults love them too. With just the right amount of peanut butter, gluten-free…

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Filed Under: Sweet Treats Tagged With: Afterschool snacks, Bob's Red Mill, chocolate chip cookies, cookie, cookies, gluten free kids, kid approved, M&M, monster cookies, semi-homemade, sweet treats

Gluten-Free Pudding

August 23, 2018 By Chandice 1 Comment

Gluten-Free Pudding! Homemade pudding is so tasty that you will never go back to instant boxed! Take that tasty recipe and have fun with the kids doing pudding painting. They will love it!

Gluten-free pudding is one of the easiest and most delicious homemade treats. And lets be honest, homemade is almost always better than anything store bought, right?This homemade gluten-free pudding is so incredible that once you taste it, you will never go back to the store-bought boxed stuff. I love to use our homemade gluten-free pudding as…

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Filed Under: Sweet Treats Tagged With: easy dessert, edible flowers, gluten free pudding, instant pudding, pudding, sweet treats

Gluten-Free Tiramisu No Coffee

August 4, 2018 By Chandice 1 Comment

This no coffee gluten-free tiramisu has quickly become one of my favorite desserts. It is surprisingly simple to prepare and takes on most of it's flavor while soaking in the refrigerator.

A good gluten-free tiramisu is both robust as well as delicate. This no coffee gluten-free tiramisu uses brewed cocoa beans & gluten-free ladyfingers to create an authentic Italian dish. Italians know food and it shows in delectable dishes like this no coffee gluten-free tiramisu. It’s the perfect dessert to finish off a wonderful corn pasta dinner….

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Filed Under: Sweet Treats Tagged With: cocoa, gluten free tiramisu, Italian, ladyfingers, no coffee, schar, sweet treats, tiramisu

Upside Down Fig Cake {Gluten-Free}

July 30, 2018 By Chandice Leave a Comment

This gluten-free fig cake is so moist and delicious! It has a secret ingredient to make it even more flavorful and soft but the pistachios on top will give you a little hint. This is very similar to pineapple upside down cake but with figs.

This gluten-free fig cake is so moist and delicious! It has a secret ingredient to make it even more flavorful and soft but the pistachios on top will give you a little hint… This fig cake is very similar to a pineapple upside down cake but with fresh figs. Even those who don’t traditionally love…

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Filed Under: Sweet Treats Tagged With: cake, dessert, fig, fig cake, sweet treats, upside down cake

Gluten-Free Ice Cream Cake Pops

July 17, 2018 By Chandice 3 Comments

These gluten-free ice cream cake pops are so great for summer. They take a fun spin on a classic ice cream cone

These gluten-free ice cream cake pops are so great for summer. They take a fun spin on a classic ice cream cone. What could be better than cake and ice cream in a white chocolate dipped cone? These gluten-free ice cream cake pops are going to be your kids new favorite treat! I was trying to…

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Filed Under: Sweet Treats Tagged With: cake pops, cakepop, ice cream, ice cream cake pops, ice cream cones, Perfectly Free, summer, sweet treats

Gluten-Free Cheesecake Filled Strawberries and MORE Summer Eats

June 30, 2018 By Chandice Leave a Comment

Everybody loves these cheesecake filled strawberries. They are a super easy summer treat to make that go perfect with any menu. The best part is that they only take a few minutes to make! We are going to show you some other great summer snacks as well.

You guys are going to love these super easy gluten-free cheesecake filled strawberries. They are the perfect no-bake summer dessert or appetizer. Everybody loves these cheesecake filled strawberries. They are a super easy summer treat to make that go perfect with any menu. The best part is that they only take a few minutes to…

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Filed Under: Sweet Treats Tagged With: cheesecake, cheesecake strawberries, Dry Sparkling, graham, no bake, soda, strawberry, sweet treats

Instant Pot Gluten-Free Pineapple Upside Down Cake

June 26, 2018 By Chandice 5 Comments

This instant pot gluten-free pineapple upside down cake is a decadent dessert that can be made in minutes!

This instant pot gluten-free pineapple upside down cake is super easy to make. It’s a delicious dessert that everyone will love. You guys are going to love this instant pot gluten-free pineapple upside down cake! The pudding in this instant pot gluten-free pineapple upside down cake makes it a bit more done in a lot more…

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Filed Under: Instant Pot, Sweet Treats Tagged With: cake, dessert, instant pot, pineapple, pineapple upside down cake, sweet treats

Gluten-Free Nutter Butter Cookie

June 25, 2018 By Chandice 16 Comments

These gluten-free nutter butter cookies are the best!

These gluten-free nutter butter cookies are so delicious! They definitely bring back those childhood memories of cookies and milk. You guys are going to love this nostalgic treat. These gluten-free nutter butter cookies are sure to please any palate adults and children. These are full of that rich peanut buttery flavor. The crunchy outside with…

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Filed Under: Book Reviews, Sweet Treats Tagged With: book reviews, cookies, gluten free cookbooks, gluten free nutter butters, gluten free on a shoestring, nutter butter, sweet treats

Gluten-Free Cherry Cobbler

June 8, 2018 By Chandice Leave a Comment

This gluten-free cherry cobbler is sure to please any palate. It is a crowd pleasing dessert and perfect for a summer picnic or bbq.

Gluten-free cherry cobbler is the perfect summer dessert bursting with fresh fruit and light, buttery biscuits. I love making this gluten-free cherry cobbler because it always impresses people. The filling is so flavorful and will surely wow your guests. If you are looking for a good gluten-free cherry cobbler, then this is the one for…

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Filed Under: Sweet Treats Tagged With: cherry, cherry cobbler, cobbler, dessert, Dry Sparkling, sweet treats

Gluten-Free Caramel Apple Pear Mason Jar Pies

June 4, 2018 By Chandice Leave a Comment

These gluten-free caramel apple pear mason jar pies are perfect for summer and especially for the 4th of July! They have all the summer flavors you love in personal size containers. Enjoy this dessert with minimal clean up at your next BBQ.

These gluten-free caramel apple pear mason jar pies are perfect for summer and especially for the 4th of July!Yum, our gluten-free caramel apple pear mason jar pies have all the summer flavors you love in personal size containers. Not only are these gluten-free caramel apple pear mason jar pies delicious, they are great for serving a…

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Filed Under: Sweet Treats Tagged With: 4th of July, apple, caramel, glutino, mason jar, mini pies, pear, pie, pie crust, pies

Gluten-Free Almond Cherry Cheesecake

May 28, 2018 By Chandice Leave a Comment

This gluten-free almond cherry cheesecake is rich, decadent and so delicious! It is a dessert bursting with fresh, summer flavors.

If you need the perfect red, white and blue treat to serve this year on 4th of July, this gluten-free almond cherry cheesecake is for you.This gluten-free almond cherry cheesecake is rich, decadent and so delicious! It is a dessert bursting with fresh, summer flavors. Hello gluten-free almond cherry cheesecake! This decadent dessert is bursting…

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Filed Under: Sweet Treats Tagged With: 4th of July, almond, cheesecake, cherry, shortbread, sweet treats, walkers, Walkers shortbread

Gluten-Free Vegan Ice Cream Sandwich Chocolate Chip Cookies

April 30, 2018 By Chandice 1 Comment

Gluten-free vegan ice cream sandwich chocolate chip cookies are going to be your new favorite dessert! They are so tasty that nobody you make them for will every know they are free of egg, gluten and dairy. They are the perfect summer dessert! #summertreat #summerdessert #glutenfreedessert

These gluten-free vegan ice cream sandwich chocolate chip cookies are going to be your new favorite dessert… Nobody would ever know they are allergen-free! There is nothing quite like a chewy chocolate chip cookie with cold ice cream and these gluten-free vegan ice cream sandwich chocolate chip cookies fit the bill perfectly. You guys, when…

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Filed Under: Cookies, Sweet Treats Tagged With: chocolate chip cookies, cookies, dairy free, icecream, icecream sandwiches, vegan

Gluten-Free Dr Pepper Cupcakes

April 19, 2018 By Chandice 4 Comments

These gluten-free Dr Pepper cupcakes are so delicious and will knock the socks out of all Dr Pepper soda fans! They even come with Dr Pepper frosting that really seals the deal of this tasty dessert.

These gluten-free Dr Pepper cupcakes are so delicious and will knock the socks off of all Dr Pepper soda fans!  Our gluten-free Dr Pepper cupcakes are topped with decadent Dr Pepper frosting that really seals the deal on this tasty dessert. I had to make these gluten-free Dr Pepper Cupcakes for my amazing husband who is my…

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Filed Under: cake, Sweet Treats Tagged With: birthday, cake, cupcakes, dr pepper, dr pepper cupcakes, soda, sweet treats

Instant Pot Creme Brûlée with Lavender

April 17, 2018 By Chandice 2 Comments

This instant pot lavender creme brûlée is a decadent dessert that can be made in a short amount of time. It is sure to wow your guests while not being too much work on your part. Plus, you can even make it in the summer without having to heat up the whole house thanks to the instant pot.

This recipe is in partnership with our friends at Dry Sparkling This instant pot creme brûlée with lavender is a decadent dessert that can be made in a short amount of time. It is sure to wow your guests while not being too much work on your part. Plus, you can even make it in…

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Filed Under: Instant Pot, Sweet Treats Tagged With: brûlée, creme brulee, dessert, Dry Sparkling, lavender, lavender creme brulee, recipe video, sweet treats

Gluten-Free Caramel Chocolate Lasagna

April 5, 2018 By Chandice Leave a Comment

This salted caramel chocolate lasagna is gluten-free and an oh-so-decadent dessert the whole family will love! It is surprisingly easy to make and is full of rich chocolate. glutenfreefrenzy.com

I love giving classic savory dishes a sweet makeover. This gluten-free caramel chocolate lasagna does that in a delicious new way. This dessert is both easy to make and easy on the eyes. I assure you, it is as delicious as it is mouthwatering to look at… Our gluten-free caramel chocolate lasagna is going to…

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Filed Under: Sweet Treats Tagged With: caramel, dessert, glutino, lasagna, pretzel, sweet treats

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