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Creamsicle Fluff Dip

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Creamsicle Fluff Dip
As a kid, my favorite thing in the world was when the ice cream man came through our neighborhood. Nothing like hearing the music coming down the block and scrambling to find as much change as you could in the couch cushions.  The biggest smile on my face when the ice cream man handed me that $.75 (showing my age a bit) Creamsicle bar.  Now as an adult, I still love a good Creamsicle bar but I also found a way to recreate the flavor in a dip!

Creamsicle Fluff Dip

Ingredients-
8oz package softened cream cheese
1 jar of marshmallow cream
1 1/2 tablespoons orange jello powder
Dash of vanilla extract
Directions-
1. Whip softened cream cheese until light and fluffy.
2. Blend marshmallow cream, orange jello powder, and vanilla extract with the cream cheese until well mixed.
3. Serve immediately or chill prior to serving.
4. Serve with the cookies of your choice.
5. NOM NOM NOM!
Creamsicle Fluff Dip

The Creamsicle Fluff Dip is a great recipe to take to any family gathering or any party you are hosting. It is so good, you will want to eat it with a spoon. If you have a large party, it is easily doubled and is less than $5 to make. If Creamsicle isn’t really your favorite flavor, be sure to check out the Mint Chocolate Chip Fluff Dip or Red Velvet Fluff Dip.

Creamsicle Fluff Dip

Creamsicle Fluff Dip

Valentine’s Day Cast Iron Brownies

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valentines day cast iron brownies

Valentine’s Day is approaching quickly and I have the perfect dessert to make. The Valentine’s Day Cast Iron Brownies are very simple to make and can be altered with your favorite toppings. My favorite part of cast iron brownies is that every slice has that nice chewy, crusty edge. Also if you aren’t a huge brownie fan you could also try this with your favorite roll of cookie dough. So many great options to make this quick dish for the one you love.
valentines day cast iron brownies

Valentine’s Day Cast Iron Brownies

Ingredients:

  • 1 8×8 Pouch of Brownie Mix *I found this for $1.00 at Walmart*
  • Egg
  • Water
  • Oil
  • 1/2 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips
  • 1/2 a bag of Reese’s Mini’s
  • Valentine’s Sixlets *I found these at the Dollar Tree but I am sure you can find them at Walmart*

Directions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Mix the Brownie mix according to the package.
  3. Pour directly into your seasoned cast iron skillet.
  4. Bake for 20 minutes(it will continue to cook a little when you pull it).
  5. Immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips and cover with a lid for about 5 minutes.
  6. Slice the Reese’s Mini’s in half and sprinkle over the top of the brownies.
  7. Sprinkle the Sixlets(of any other candies you purchased) over the top of the brownies.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy!

*You could also add a scoop of ice cream on the side
valentines day cast iron brownies

I hope you enjoy these Valentine’s Day Cast Iron Brownies as much as we did. Don’t forget you can change it up for any holiday just by swapping the candy toppings. If you liked this recipe, be sure to check out my other recipes HERE. I am always adding more of my favorites. If you try this recipe, leave me a comment below and let me know how you liked or if you have any questions. Happy Valentine’s Day!!
valentines day cast iron brownies

Praline Apple Pie Dumplings

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I’ll just admit that I have a small Pinterest addiction..okay I’ll be honest and say I have a HUGE Pinterest addiction. During my hours of scrolling, I found an amazing recipe for Apple Pie Dumplings by Spend with Pennies. It only had 2 ingredients so I figured I couldn’t screw it up, right? Great thing was, I already had the ingredients in my house! I made the recipe and though it was really good, I felt like it was missing something. I decided to make a new batch but just tweak it a bit. Again, with ingredients I already had in my house.

praline apple pie dumpling ingredients

Praline Apple Pie Dumplings

Ingredients

  • 1 can Apple Pie filling
  • 1 can Pillsbury Crescent Rolls (save yourself the trouble and don’t buy generic)
  • 3/4 cup coarsely chopped Pecans *save about a tablespoon for garnish if you like*
  • 1 jar Caramel topping
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  2. Empty can of Apple Pie filling into a mixing bowl. Mix in cinnamon and pecans.
  3. Open crescent rolls and remove each half.
  4. Cut each half in half. You should have 4 long pieces. Cut each long piece into 3 pieces making 12 pieces. Roll all 12 pieces into balls.
  5. Toss the 12 pieces into the apple pie filling.
  6. Pour into a shallow baking dish, making sure the crescent balls are towards the top.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes.
  8. Let cool a couple minutes and then scoop into dish, garnish with pecans and drizzle with caramel.

*serve with vanilla ice cream if you like*

praline apple pie dumplings

I absolutely love the texture of the pecans and the sweetness of the caramel drizzle. I will definitely be making this again. You can’t beat the ease of only 5 ingredients. If you have a chance to try this recipe, be sure to let me know what you think. If you want to save the Praline Apple Pie Dumplings recipe for later, be sure to pin it. Be sure to check out other upcoming or past recipes by following me on Pinterest.

praline apple pie dumplings