Brownie bites are the perfect treat to make for parties or just for a quick baking project for when the chocolate cravings strike.

You'll love not only their chocolate decadence but also their ease of preparation, and they only require a handful of simple ingredients. Plus no mixer is required and they bake up quickly. No waiting 40+ minutes for a full size pan of brownies!

Of course you can opt to serve them plain on their own, but my personal favorite is to upgrade them with a sweet cream cheese frosting finish. It's a crowning highlight that is reminiscent of that cookies and cream flavor pairing.

These are fun to decorate various ways with sprinkles festive to a specific holiday or celebration (see the Halloween version below topped with pumpkin candy decorations), or top with a Hershey's candy cane kiss during the Christmas season and a peppermint frosting. A fun summer option is to finish them off with a raspberry.

Lots of options for these fun tempting little treats!

A Family Favorite Cookie!

Once you taste these full flavored brown butter chocolate chip cookies you may not look at a plain old chocolate chip cookie the same. They are a supremely delicious upgrade on a timeless classic.

They have a gourmet flavor, they're always company worthy, and it's a treat everyone can agree on. And once you learn the simple art of browning butter they are a breeze to make.

This is one of those repeat recipes to make time and time again for any special occasion, and I'd dare say it's even worthy of a spot in your recipe book. Each and every bite is to be loved and savored!

Love these ideas? Also try my Overnight Oats 5 Ways and porridge like Oatmeal 8 Ways.

Viral TikTok Inspired Baked Oats Improved

Baked oats have been around for a years and became very popular from a TikTok recipe.

The difference between these and baked oatmeal is that the ingredients for baked oats are all pulverized in a blender leaving the oats ground up fine, and with baked oatmeal the oatmeal is left whole and everything is just stirred together in a mixing bowl.

Though the ingredients between the two are very similar their textures are quite different. These are more muffin-like while baked oatmeal is more like a chewy oat breakfast casserole. Both are so delicious just unique in their own way.

I tried the viral version of baked oats but felt it was a bit spongy so modified it based off what I thought would offer a better texture (less egg and banana, adding liquid, etc). And I couldn't resist adding a dab of butter, feel free to add two if you'd like for richer oats.

Try all the tasty flavor variations to discover your personal favorite! I'm still trying to pick a favorite myself because I love all of them.

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Cannoli Dip

If you ask me I'd vote cannoli, tiramisu, and gelato are top ranking for best Italian desserts.  But each can be time consuming to make. So what to do in a hurry? Make a super simple and fast cannoli dip instead and pair it with a variety of sweet crackers.

Or if you want to go all out pair it with the homemade cannoli chips like I've done here. They are from my cannoli shell recipe but you don't need any special forms. Instead the dough is just cut into bite size triangles and deep fried for that perfectly crisp finish.

It's an exciting and unique variation on traditional cannoli and equally just as delicious. Light and fluffy cannoli dip paired with crisp and flakey cannoli chips are a dream come true! It's a party fav an loved by people of all ages.

Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Pretzels

These are a family favorite treat and they are so fun and easy to make! Plus they only require a handful of ingredients.

They are perfect for celebrations and holiday parties (just switch out the color of sprinkles to match the event). And they also make a great on the go-snack or pack along lunch treat.

And their flavor is 100% irresistible! That nutty peanut butter, salty pretzel, rich and sweet chocolate combo was meant to be together.

Plus the blend of textures is completely satisfying too. Crisp pretzel, creamy peanut butter filling, soft smooth chocolate and a lightly crunchy sprinkle finish.

Some much to love about such a tiny tempting little bite size treat! You'll be making these over and over again!

New Go-To Homemade Hot Fudge Sauce

I've tried many hot fudge sauce recipes over the years and I have even shared a few others here. But as time goes on and I try new favorites, or find something easier I love to share them with you here.

This fudge sauce is made with just six simple ingredients! And you can have it ready in about 10 minutes (just plan an extra 10 to cool if you don't want it smoldering hot).

It's richly chocolatey, perfectly sweetened, silky smooth and luscious, and it makes for the ultimate molten topping over a refreshing dessert creating a tantalizing hot and cold duo.

Possible Variations

This chocolate sauce made with pantry staples and it's a versatile recipe as well.

• You can swap bittersweet chocolate chips with semi-sweet or dark.
• Brown sugar can be replaced with white sugar.
• If you are out of vanilla you can even skip it here (there's usually some in the chocolate chips).
• Make a salted fudge sauce by increasing the amount of salt added and go for sea salt. You can even just garnish flaky salt over the fudge sauce when serving.

Then the best way to enjoy it is the traditional way, poured generously over a bowl of fresh scooped ice cream. Flavors like vanilla, strawberry, cherry, pistachio or chocolate will always complement it well.

But if you want a bit of a healthier option then drizzle a little of this chocolate fudge sauce over fresh strawberries, bananas, raspberries, mangoes or peaches to give them a decadent chocolate upgrade.

These recipes are inspired by my ever so popular edible cookie dough recipes (without raw eggs or flour), check them out here!

Homemade Cookie Cakes

When I set out to create this recipe I was originally just going to go with the classic chocolate chip cake. But of course I couldn't stop there because who doesn't love multiple options?

The chocolate chip version is chewy and buttery and tastes just like a classic chocolate chip cookie with a chocolate frosting upgrade swirling around the edges.

If you are a chocolate fan the double chocolate cookie cake is for you. It's made with rich Dutch cocoa, has a tempting fudgy texture and it's not just made with a chocolate base. It's also dotted with chocolate chips and finished with a decadent chocolate frosting.

And if you are a chewy and sweet sugar cookie fan and love sprinkles the funfetti sugar cookie cake is the one you'll love.

These are such a fun change from the classic fluffy cake for a birthday and people of all ages will enjoy them, because who doesn't love cookies?

What are Cowboy Cookies?

We are all familiar with the classic chocolate chip cookies, peanut butter cookies, sugar cookies and snickerdoodles but what exactly are cowboy cookies?

They are a cookie similar to oatmeal cookies as they include oats but what makes them unique is that they also include additions of shredded coconut, chocolate chips, pecans and cinnamon.

Some say they were created and attained their name in being a a good pack along cookie that held up well in a saddlebag, while others believe they originated in Texas and are named after the cowboys.

People of all ages love these cookies and they are a welcome change from the traditional cookies with one main flavor. These are tempting blend of so many cookies in one!

What's not to love about these highly textural cookies? It's a decadent cookie brimming to the max with all the best things!

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Decadent Carmelitas

If you like buttery oatmeal cookies, dark chocolate, and sweet caramel you will be smitten with these over-the-top treats!

It's an indulgent three desserts in one. So in other words you'll find them to be completely irresistible.

They are soft and chewy thanks to that oaty cookie base, then you'll find some fudgy chocolate goodness in the center, and they're highlighted with velvety creaminess thanks to that caramel candy.

Let the baking season begin early with these tempting Carmelitas cookie bars!

Classic Scotcheroos Recipes

Scotcheroos are simple treat and a nostalgic childhood favorite! The recipe was made in 1960's by the Kellogg's company. The recipe was first printed on a cereal box and has gained popularity from there.

They are a super easy, no bake treat that consists if eight basic pantry staples. They are a rather sweet bar that's balanced with the salty flavor of peanut butter and rich depth of chocolate.

People of all ages love these! They are one of those deliciously addictive treats so plan on sharing.