Fluffy Jell-O

 Fluffy Jell-O- Your new favorite no bake dessert is here! Your favorite Jell-O, whipped topping and sour cream is all you need for this one.  Fluffy and fun. 🎉

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This recipe is from my sister (the dip lover).  It's just three ingredients and is crazy easy to toss together.  Serve this one at your next party and it will be a guaranteed hit. 

Your Three Ingredients

1. Gelatin (ex: Jell-O)
2. Whipped Topping (ex: Cool Whip)
3. Sour Cream

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Can I Use Any Flavor of Jell-O?

Yes. Stick with a 3 oz box.  Do not make the Jell-O! You will only need the gelatin powder.  Also, you do not need to use "Jell-O" brand.  Any brand equivalent will work.  Same goes for a low sugar/sugar free options. 

Whipped Topping?

• AKA "Cool Whip.  Like the gelatin, you can use any brand or variety (low fat/fat free, etc.). Be sure it's thawed well before using. 
• Important:  If your weather is very hot/humid, do not let your whipped topping defrost at room temperature. It can may change the consistency of your whipped topping and it will not work in this recipe.  For hot/humid weather, it is best to let it thaw in your refrigerator. 

Sour Cream?

Yes, I now it sounds weird, but, it works.  If desired, you can use plain Greek yogurt, as a replacement.

Can I Add Fruit to This?

Yes. If needed, drain or pat dry the fruit beforehand.  You don't want to add any additional liquid to it. Once that is done, fold in your fruit when you add the whipped topping. 

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Fluffy Jell-O

One Bowl Chocolate Chip Blondies

One Bowl Chocolate Chip Blondies- One bowl + A few basic ingredients = One Delicious Blondie

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This recipe has been in my archives since...forever.  I have a kid who has always loved to bake, so,  I am constantly on the hunt for easy baking recipes that he can do on his own.  He started off making his own microwave cookie and has graduated into making these blondies.

Delicious and quite addicting. You may find yourself wanting to make them all the time. 🖏

Ingredients Needed

• Flour + Salt + Baking powder
• Sugar
• Butter
• Eggs
• Vanilla
• Chocolate chips

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Can I Use Any Flavor Baking Chips?

Of course! If you don't want to use chocolate chips, you can use peanut butter, butterscotch or a combination of your favorite flavors. 

Butter

Your butter will need to be melted.  After melting it, be sure to let it cool for about 5 minutes before using.  If you don't have any butter on hand, a neutral oil can be used as a replacement.

Storage

Keep any leftovers  in a covered container.  No need to Refrigerate, unless the weather is really hot/humid in your area. They are best eaten within a week. 

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One Bowl Chocolate Chip Blondies

Swedish Flop

Swedish Flop- A layered cake with a creamy filling and a crunchy streusel topping.  A final dusting of powdered sugar makes this irresistible! 

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My Mom never made this growing up.  She bought it from a local bakery during my childhood.  I thought everyone got to enjoy this delicious dessert when I was a kid.  But, as I got older, I realized it was something that was popular in the Chicagoland/Northern Illinois area, but not really anyplace else.

So, being the sweet lover I am, I decided to make my own version. Using a cake mix, of course ;)  Don't pass this one up, it's really good. 

Ingredients Needed

• Vanilla cake mix
• Eggs
• Milk
• Instant vanilla pudding
• Flour
• Butter
• Brown sugar
• Powdered sugar

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Recipe Notes

• Cake Mix: Yes, you can use any brand of cake mix.  Stick with a standard size and a vanilla or yellow flavor.
• Pans: You will be using two 9 x 13 baking pans.  Yes, with just one cake mix.  The batter will be split evenly between the two pans.
• Streusel Topping:  Only top one of the cake batters with the streusel topping.  This will be the top of your cake.  The plain batter will be the bottom of your cake.

Raw Flour Note

→This recipe calls for the use of raw flour.  If you have concerns about this, you can use a heat treated flour or do the process at home. 

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Swedish Flop

Three Ingredient Chocolate Pie

Three Ingredient Chocolate Pie- It doesn't get any easier than this! Three ingredients, three hours and there you have it... chocolate pie. 

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No bake pies aren't just for summer.  They are great all year round! Especially, pies that only need three ingredients and can be served within an hour of making. 🖒

Your Three Ingredients

• Pie crust
• Chocolate chips
• Whipped topping

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What Kind of Pie Crust Should I Use?

Pictured is a Chocolate Cookie Crust pre-made pie crust. However, this pie will work with a graham cracker crust ( regular or gluten free), an Oreo cookie crust, a shortbread cookie crust, a walnut/pecan crust....the list is endless.  Just stick with a no bake crumb crust and you will be good to go!

What About Whipped Topping?

AKA "Cool Whip". Use any variety ( low fat/fat free/vegan) and brand.  Just be sure it's thawed before you use it.

Chocolate Chips?

I used a milk chocolate variety.  You can go with semi sweet or dark chocolate too.  Whichever you prefer!

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Three Ingredient Chocolate Pie

Chicken Pillows

Chicken Pillows- Seasoned, creamy chicken tucked into a buttery crescent and breaded with crunchy breadcrumbs..  Finish it off with your favorite chicken gravy or alfredo sauce and make it your new favorite family dinner. 

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These lovelies have been in my index for about 10 years.  My family seriously adores them. Serve them with a side of mashed potatoes, rice or just a side salad. Whichever you choose, they will become a family favorite in no time at all .

Ingredients Needed

• Chicken (cooked)
• Butter
• Cream cheese
• Dried spices: salt, pepper, onion, garlic, parsley (or chives)
• Crescent roll dough
• Bread crumbs

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How to Make Your Chicken Pillows

• detailed instructions in recipe card
• Prepare chicken filling. Be sure your butter and cream cheese are softened, plus, your chicken must be cooked. 
• Create 4 rectangles with your crescent roll dough.  Crescent roll dough. 
• Divide the filling evenly into the rectangles and fold in the corners. Then, press it all together to cover the filling.  Roll it into a ball.
• Dip them into the melted butter, then, bread crumbs.  
• Bake!

What About Sauce on Top?

These are great with chicken gravy ( store bought or homemade),  Alfredo sauce or simply plain. Your choice! They are delicious just about any way you serve them. 

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Chicken Pillows

Three Ingredient Soda Cake

 Three Ingredient Soda Cake- The simplest and most versatile cake you will ever make. 

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This cake not only tastes delicious, it's versatile.  Really ,incredibly, versatile. I came across the recipe about a million years ago and still make it on a regular basis. 

Just Three Ingredients

• Cake mix
• Soda
• Eggs

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Will This Work With Any Flavor Cake Mix?

Yes. I've made chocolate, yellow, white, strawberry and more.  They all work.  Just be sure you use a standard size box of cake mix ( 15-18 oz) for this to work.

What About Soda?

Again, any carbonated beverage will work.   I have used cola, root beer and lemon lime.  Again, they all worked,  I have even used diet soda! 

Eggs

Want to cut back a bit?  Use 4 egg whites instead of 4 whole eggs.  Yes, that will work too.

Cake Variety Ideas

• Yellow cake with lemon lime soda (baked in a 9 x 13 baking pan-pictured)
• Chocolate cake with cola
• Chocolate cake with root beer
• White cake with diet soda

Need frosting ideas? Browse a few here. 

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Three Ingredient Soda Cake

Cake Mix Fruit Cobbler

Cake Mix Fruit Cobbler- You need just three ingredients for this cobbler.  It takes just 5 minutes to put together and can be made to your liking.  Don't forget a scoop of ice cream to finish it off!

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My sister gave me this one about 10 or so years ago. It's so darn easy and so darn delicious, you won't be able to eat just one dish of it!

Just Three Ingredients

• Cake mix
• Frozen fruit
• Lemon lime soda

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Recipe Notes

Can I Use Any Flavor Cake Mix? 

Yes!  I usually opt for a white/vanilla or yellow cake mix.  However, if you stick with a standard size box ( 15-18 oz), you can use any flavor or brand.   Also, you will only be using the dry mix, not making the cake. 

What About Fruit?

Again, yes, use your favorite frozen fruit. Keep it frozen and make sure your fruit will lay in a single layer on the bottom of your baking dish.  Other than that, it's up to you!

Lemon Lime Soda

I have used Sprite, 7-Up, Sierra Mist and generic lemon lime soda for this cobbler. They all work great.

Dry Spots

If your cobbler has a few dry spots after baking, that's OK.   Feel free to use a bit more soda to cover the entire top of the dry cake mix before baking or lightly tip the pan back and forth, so, the soda will spread more evenly.

Important!

After layering your ingredients in the pan,  DO NOT MIX!  I learned this the hard way the very first time I made it.  It will take forever to bake and won't turn out properly. 

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Cake Mix Fruit Cobbler

Biscuit Donuts

Biscuit Donuts- No need to run to the bakery! Make these easy biscuit donuts right at home.  Soft donuts coated in cinnamon sugar.  Perfect for breakfast, brunch, a snack or dessert. 

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I swear that my Mom had a homemade donut recipe. With dough, yeast and you know, the whole homemade donut list of ingredients. Well, I asked my sister and she had no clue what I was talking about.  🤷

However, she reminded me of these donuts that our mom made for us. So, while I search for that other homemade donut recipe, I am sharing this one!  These are quick, easy to make and are beyond yummy.

Ingredients Needed

• Biscuit dough * see recipe notes
• Butter
• Ground cinnamon
• Sugar

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Recipe Notes

Can This Be Doubled?

Yep! You can choose the amount of donuts that you wish.  Simply change the serving amount next to the serving size in the recipe card for making it easier. 

What Kind of Biscuit Dough is Used?

I used a basic buttermilk biscuit dough (example) and used only 4 of the biscuit pieces. They were frozen, so,  I let them defrost completely before using the dough.  You can also use biscuit dough from the refrigerator section of your grocery store,  such as, Pillsbury. 

Storage

Keep any leftovers in a covered container. They are best eaten within 2-3 days.  If they last that long. ;) 

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Biscuit Donuts

Creamy Apple Squares

Creamy Apple Squares are creamy and sweet! These delicious bars start with a cake mix and are a snap to make!

Creamy Apple Squares