We may eat 10,000 calories worth of turkey, stuffing, and mashed potatoes on Thanksgiving, but all that is really just prep for the main event: dessert. Whether you’re a pumpkin pie loyalist or want to change things up with caramel apple trifles or chocolate bourbon bread pudding, we found 10 Thanksgiving dessert recipes everyone will be thankful for. Get your dessert stomach ready and click on the gallery to check ‘em out!
Tag Archives: desserts
Weekend Project: Bellini Rose Petal Lollipops
We were totally obsessed with boozy popsicles this summer, but once the weather cools down, we’re going to have to put down our cocktails-on-a-stick and reach for a treat that won’t give us a brainfreeze. A worthy replacement for fall? Homemade lollipops! These bellini-flavored lollipops would be perfect for wedding favors, party treats, or just as an exceedingly glamorous way to get your afternoon sugar hit. Let the licking begin! [Etsy Weddings]
Cookie Orgy: 12 Mouthwatering Recipes To Share (Or Not)
Even if you’re not headed back to school this week, there’s no reason you can’t enjoy a classic after-school snack, because whether you just made a presentation to the board of directors or aced a chemistry test, it’s always a good time for cookies and milk (in related news, I am totally getting “It’s always a good time for cookies and milk” tattooed across my chest). If you’re looking to branch out from tried-and-true chocolate chip, click through to check out 12 crazy delicious recipes utilizing unexpected flavors and ingredients, and then go ahead, treat yo self.
10 Party Foods Guaranteed To Make You Popular
I spend most of my life thinking about food, but as soon as I get an invite to a party that includes the phrase, “Please bring a dish to share,” my mind goes completely blank. For someone who loves to cook, I’ve showed up at way too many parties sheepishly holding a store-bought cold cuts platter. But you know what? I think it’s finally time to tackle the party food challenge. I sought out 10 crowd-pleasing treats that are easy to make, easy to eat, delicious, and–in certain cases–downright adorable (grilled cheese bites, anyone?). Click through to check ‘em out, but beware: these recipes could cause your social calendar to fill up very quickly…
Are You Ready For A Chocolate Chip Cookie Grilled Cheese Sandwich?
At first glance, this grilled cheese cookie sandwich looks, well, let’s go with “disconcerting.” I mean, the melted orange cheese between two chocolate chip cookies? It’s weird. It’s unexpected. It’s…delicious? Yep, according to its creator, Chef Stef of The Cupcake Project, this hybrid confection is the ultimate dessert: a perfect union of sweet and salty, gooey and crunchy. She even developed a second version that’s cooked on a hot griddle. I’m ready to give it a try. How about you? [Neatorama]
Ready To Take Your Nutella Addiction To The Next Level?
If you don’t like Nutella (is that even possible?), this picture is probably grossing you out on so many levels. But if you love Nutella (as you should, because it’s fucking delicious), you probably reacted to this picture the same way I did: “Daaaaaammn! Why didn’t I think of that?” [That's Nerdalicious]
Weekend Project: Cookie Dough Crispy Treats
I just started watching “Friday Night Lights” (I know, you guys, I know), and obviously I’m obsessed with Tami Taylor. Best. Mom. Ever. Who else can give amazing advice, crack brilliantly sarcastic jokes, serve as the moral compass of an entire town, maintain a flawless hair style, and whip up 200 Rice Krispie treats at the drop of a hat? Speaking of Rice Krispie treats, my plans for the weekend include watching 50 episodes of FNL and eating a pan of these ridiculously decadent cookie dough crispy treats. Care to join me? [Cut Out + Keep]
Crocheted Cookies Just Like Grandma Used To Make!
Or should I say, cookies just like the crocheted blankets grandma used to make? Either way, these “granny square” cookies look adorable and delicious. [Neatorama]
Titanic Cake Pops Are Just As Awesome And Disturbing As They Sound
Lou Lou P’s Delights is a baker and culinary artist who creates painstakingly detailed reproductions of pop culture icons … in cake pop form. For example, here is the cast of “Titanic” made out of cake batter and popsicle sticks. Click through to check out more awesomeness from the Lou Lou P Facebook page, including cake pop versions of “Downton Abbey,” Rosie The Riveter, and Rihanna… [Lou Lou P's Delights]
Matchstick Cookies Are So Hot Right Now
How cute and clever are these matchstick cookies? Basically they’re just shortbread cookies baked in a long rectangular shape, dipped in colorful chocolate, and arranged in a box. Voila! The perfect gift for pyromaniacs. [Neatorama]
