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Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Cream Cheese Frosting

Peanut Butter Chocolate Cupcakes

May 1, 2022 3990 Views 1 Comment

These rich chocolate cupcakes with peanut butter cream cheese frosting are the perfect birthday cake or indulgent dessert. Great as cupcakes or a whole cake for less than $8 a batch. Share this: Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to print (Opens in new window) Print

Raspberry Sorbet

September 29, 2020 2845 Views 0 Comments

Raspberry sorbet is a super easy and fresh recipe that can be made at home for only $4 a batch in a few minutes. Hang on to summer with only 4 ingredients in this after dinner recipe. There’s no ice cream maker necessary for this vegan treat. Share this: Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on Facebook…

Honey Shortbread Bars

May 19, 2020 1710 Views 0 Comments

These sweet honey shortbread bars are a light dessert. The buttery crust combined with the honey and nut topping make for a delicious dessert for only $5 per batch! Share this: Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to print (Opens in new window) Print

Guava and Cream Cheese Pastelitos

January 11, 2020 5025 Views 0 Comments

Guava and cream cheese pastelitos or Cuban pastries are one of the foods that I miss most from South Florida. This super easy recipe only requires assembly, baking, and not eating them all while you’re cooking! I love to eat slices of guava and cream cheese while assembling. It’s too good to resist! For only $5.50 make a bunch of…

Cookies and Cream Macarons

August 13, 2019 946 Views 0 Comments

I recently tried macarons for the first time and I fell in love, however they were $2.50 per cookie and I thought that was just crazy! For only $0.85 per recipe (which is about 20 cookies) you can make these cookies and cream macarons at home! Share this: Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on Facebook (Opens…

Cream Cheese Ice Cream with Guava Syrup

June 30, 2019 3374 Views 0 Comments

Guava and cream cheese pastelitos inspired me to make this summer twist on a traditional dessert. Cream cheese ice cream with guava syrup is only $2.50 per recipe, and a great way to cool off in the summer heat. Since sweet syrup is combined with cream cheesy ice cream, you will be left wanting more of this rich dessert. Make…

Open-Faced Blueberry Pie

June 15, 2019 3482 Views 0 Comments

Nothing says summer like open-faced blueberry pie! It’s almost time for blueberry season, so this is the perfect use for all of your hand picked berries! For only $6 make this dessert for your 4th of July festivities! Share this: Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to print (Opens in new…

Rice Krispie Treats

May 25, 2019 1132 Views 0 Comments

Go back to your childhood with this rice krispie treats recipe for under $3 per batch. This is a go to recipe for me whenever I need to bring a treat and am too lazy to make anything else. For only taking 5 minutes to make, this recipe is a winner! Share this: Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click…

Key Lime Pie

April 20, 2019 1410 Views 0 Comments

This eggless key lime pie is the easiest pie you’ll ever make. Since there are only 4 ingredients this $5 dessert only takes a couple minutes to make. Enjoy the recipe here! Share this: Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to print (Opens in new window) Print

Chocolate Covered Strawberries

February 13, 2019 2146 Views 0 Comments

Make these Chocolate Covered Strawberries for your Valentine this year! Not only are they sweet and romantic but they will add the perfect handmade touch. …Psst…and they are under $3. Share this: Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window) Pinterest Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to print (Opens in new window) Print