Snowman Pull-Apart Rice Krispies Treats

These Snowman Pull-Apart Rice Krispies Treats are already cut & ready for sharing making them perfect for that holiday party or get-together... 

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Kelloggs® Rice Krispies®. 

As always, all opinions are my own. 

We got our first snowfall a couple of weeks ago. It was just a dusting of maybe a half inch, but my daughter insisted on getting all of her snow gear on and heading outside to play in the snow. 

Luckily her dad bundled up and joined her because even though I love Christmas and the holiday season, I have never been a big fan of the cold. In fact, if we could just have a couple days of snow right around Christmas day each year and that was it, I would be a happy camper for the rest of winter.

The how-to for these Snowman Pull-Apart Rice Krispies Treats that I am sharing with you all today is definitely more my speed when it comes to wintertime and snow. 

I mean, how can you possibly go wrong with a cute edible snowman the whole family can enjoy? And bonus points since you get to stay inside warm and cozy to make this kind of snowman... ;)

Cookie Butter Pecan Fudge

With just 3 simple ingredients, this buttery & rich Cookie Butter Pecan Fudge is going to quickly become your new go-to holiday fudge recipe...

It's December, folks and that means one thing- the holiday season is upon us, you all. When I think of the holidays, my mind naturally turns to the tastes and flavors of the season. Frosted sugar cookies, gingerbread, hot cocoa, and of course, fudge. 

I mean, homemade fudge cut into perfect little squares tucked away into tins is just classic Christmas to me. My mother is the fudge maker in our family. 

She always whips up a batch of peanut butter and then a batch of chocolate fudge with walnuts almost every single December. She makes it from scratch and gets it perfect just about every single time. 

Me? Not so much. I was not blessed with her fudge making skills. ;)

But I discovered one secret ingredient last year that helped me finally overcome my fudge making handicap- a tub of store-bought frosting. 

Yes, some may call it cheating, but I just like to call it genius and pretty much foolproof. It has allowed me to finally make a delicious contribution to the family holiday fudge making each December.

I let my mama handle the classic fudges while I branch out and experiment with new flavors using my easy method for making fudge. My latest fudge creation is buttery and rich, made with creamy cookie butter and crunchy pecans. A perfectly decadent & easy to make treat for the holidays...

Breyers Apple Pie A La Mode

In partnership with the folks at Lunchbox, I am sharing this recipe for a holiday dessert classic- Apple Pie A La Mode. All opinions expressed below are my own.

When it comes to holiday baking and hosting guests for the holidays, you can just never go wrong by serving the classics. From hot cocoa with marshmallows to frosted sugar cookies to classic apple pie, the holiday classics are always sure to please and to disappear quickly. 

Homemade apple pie happens to be the most requested dessert in my home no matter what time of the year it may be.  For this holiday season, I am taking the classic apple pie and kicking it up just a notch by using my Toasted Pecan Pie Crust Mix for this and then topping it with a creamy, decadent surprise- Breyers® Gelato Indulgences in Vanilla Caramel... :)

Pumpkin Pecan Tassies

These bite-sized Pumpkin Pecan Tassies make the perfect addition to that Thanksgiving dessert table or that holiday cookie tray...

Post updated 11/17/17- These bite-sized Pumpkin Pecan Tassies deserved some updated photos. I did leave one of the originals below just so you all can see for yourself why this recipe so desperately needed a little facelift. ;)

Peppermint Mocha Bundt Cake

Inspired by a favorite holiday coffee drink, this chocolaty & moist Peppermint Mocha Bundt Cake is sure to be a crowd-pleaser this holiday season...

Post updated 12/17/19- This festive Peppermint Mocha Bundt Cake deserved some updated photos. I did leave one of the originals down below just so you all can see for yourself why this recipe so desperately needed a little face lift. ;)

I took a cue from one of my favorite holiday beverages from a certain Seattle based coffee chain for this festive, chocolaty bundt cake. A peppermint mocha is hands down my absolute must-have caffeinated beverage once the temperatures drop and the those red cups make their appearance each holiday season.

Yes, I know I can get this special treat year round, but there is just something about it being served in those festive red cups! Am I right here, folks? ;)

Apple Cranberry Bread Pudding

Okay, since the Get Your Chef On- Cranberries Challenge (which I am going to toot my own horn *just for a second* and let you all know that I WON with my Cranberry Cheesecake Ice Cream! Woot woot! :)), I have had cranberries coming out of my ears.  I bought this HUGE bag of them at Sam's Club, and now most of them are happily frozen in my freezer.  It is safe to say that you all may be seeing quite a few cranberry spiked recipes from me in the coming weeks.  Starting with this creamy and comforting Apple Cranberry Bread Pudding...

What you will need:

1 large or 2 smaller apples, peeled, cored, and sliced

1/2 cup of fresh or frozen cranberries

4-5 slices of thick, day old French bread, cubed

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 1/2 cups evaporated milk

1/4 cup butter

2 eggs

1 tsp vanilla

1 tsp ground cinnamon

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.  Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.  Mix together your peeled & sliced apples, the bread cubes, and cranberries in a large bowl.  Set aside.

In a small saucepan over medium heat, mix together the brown sugar, milk, and butter.  Continue to heat until the butter is melted.  

In small bowl, whisk together the eggs and vanilla.  Add the milk mixture in the saucepan to the eggs and vanilla and whisk together. Then pour all of this over top the apples, bread, and cranberries in the large bowl.  Add the cinnamon and then mix well.

Turn over into the greased pan.

Bake at 350 degrees for about 35-40 minutes.  

Allow the bread pudding to cool slightly.  I served my Apple Cranberry Bread Pudding with a drizzle of caramel and a dollop of whipped cream.  This recipe makes 6-8 servings.

What would you like to see me make next with the cranberries? ;)  Come on.... I need suggestions!  I have A LOT of cranberries, folks.