There’s something magical about the combination of cinnamon and sugar — especially when it coats warm, toasted pecans. This recipe takes less than 30 minutes from start to finish, requires no fancy equipment, and delivers that perfect balance of sweetness and crunch. Plus, it’s naturally gluten-free and vegetarian, making it a crowd-pleaser for gatherings and gifts.

Whether you snack on them straight from the tray, sprinkle them over oatmeal, or package them up in pretty jars for holiday gifting, these cinnamon sugar pecans will disappear faster than you can make them.

What are cinnamon sugar pecans?

Cinnamon Sugar Pecans are roasted pecans coated in a sweet, spiced glaze that gives them a beautiful crunch and warm flavor. The combination of sugar, cinnamon, and roasted nuts creates a snack that’s both indulgent and comforting — perfect for the fall and winter months.

You’ve probably seen these at fairs, holiday markets, or gift shops — that unmistakable aroma of caramelized cinnamon wafting through the air is hard to resist! The good news? You can easily make them at home with just a handful of ingredients and a few simple steps.

Unlike traditional candied pecans that use egg whites or corn syrup, this version keeps things extra simple with just sugar, water, pecans, and a generous dusting of cinnamon sugar. The result is a light, crisp coating that enhances the natural richness of the pecans without being overly sweet.

Cinnamon Sugar Pecans Ingredients

You’ll only need four simple ingredients:

• 1/4 cup sugar

• 1/4 cup water

• 2 cups pecans

• A generous amount of cinnamon sugar

How to make homemade cinnamon sugar pecans

1. Prepare the sugar syrup

In a medium saucepan, combine 1/4 cup sugar and 1/4 cup water. Place the pan over medium heat and stir gently until the sugar dissolves completely. Once it starts to simmer, reduce the heat slightly — you want a gentle simmer, not a rapid boil.

This creates a simple syrup that helps the cinnamon sugar stick perfectly to the pecans later.

2. Coat the pecans

Add 2 cups of pecans to the simmering sugar-water mixture. Stir well to make sure every nut is evenly coated. You’ll notice the syrup thickening slightly as it clings to the nuts — that’s a good sign!

3. Transfer to a baking sheet

Using a slotted spoon, remove the pecans from the syrup, letting any excess drip off. Spread the pecans evenly on a parchment-lined cookie sheet. This prevents sticking and makes cleanup a breeze.

4. Add the cinnamon sugar

Sprinkle a generous amount of cinnamon sugar over the wet pecans. Don’t be shy — the sugar mixture will caramelize slightly in the oven, creating that signature sweet-and-crunchy coating.

5. Bake to perfection

Place the tray in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 10–12 minutes, or until the pecans are fragrant and lightly toasted. Keep an eye on them toward the end, as nuts can burn quickly.

6. Cool and enjoy

Once baked, remove the tray from the oven and let the pecans cool completely. As they cool, they’ll harden into that irresistible candied crunch. Break apart any clusters and store them in an airtight container — if they last that long!

Candied Pecans Tips

• Keep a close eye while baking: Pecans can go from golden to burnt quickly. Check them after 10 minutes.

• Line your baking sheet: Parchment paper or a silicone baking mat keeps them from sticking.

• Double the recipe: These tend to vanish fast! If gifting or serving at a party, make extra.

• Try flavor variations: Add a pinch of salt for balance, or a splash of vanilla extract to the syrup for extra warmth.

Storage Tips

Allow the pecans to cool completely before storing. Place them in an airtight container and keep them at room temperature for up to two weeks. You can also freeze them for longer storage — they’ll stay crisp and flavorful.

If they ever lose their crunch, reheat them on a baking sheet at 300°F (150°C) for 5 minutes to refresh the texture.

Serving Ideas

Cinnamon Sugar Pecans are endlessly versatile. Here are a few delicious ways to enjoy them:

• Snack time: A sweet, crunchy handful for any time of day.

• Salad topping: Add to leafy greens, goat cheese, and cranberries for a holiday salad.

• Breakfast boost: Sprinkle over yogurt, oatmeal, or pancakes.

• Dessert garnish: Top off ice cream, brownies, or pies with a few candied pecans.

• Homemade gifts: Package them in mason jars with ribbon and a festive tag — the perfect holiday treat!

Other holiday inspired recipes to try:

Like this recipe? Be sure to check out:

• Chestnut Praline Latte
• Instant Pot Candied Nuts
• Chocolate Almond Clusters
• Gingerbread Blossoms
• Candied Almonds

Cinnamon Sugar Pecans

Yield: 2

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Ingredients

• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 cups pecans
• generous amount of cinnamon sugar

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350.

Add the water and the sugar to a pot on the stove and simmer until the water has dissolved the sugar.

Add the pecans the sugar water mixture and coat them well.

Use a slotted spoon to remove the nuts from the water and place them on a parchment paper lined cookie sheet.

Cover them with cinnamon sugar.

Bake in the oven for 10-12 minutes.

Let cool and enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Amount Per Serving: Calories: 1571Sodium: 3mgCarbohydrates: 80gFiber: 19gSugar: 60gProtein: 18g

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Chocolate truffles have been a staple dessert in our house for a long time. They are a silky smooth alternative to fudge and so easy to make. Some of the reasons that we love this easy truffle recipe is:

• They are easy to make
• Only need a handful of ingredients – 4 actually!
• Kid friendly recipe
• Great for gifting
• Can add a variety of toppings

Truffles are great to give as gifts during the holiday season because they taste great and are presented as an expensive treat. They are actually a pretty cheap to make, but no one needs to know that!

What are chocolate truffles?

Chocolate truffles are similar to fudge, but rolled into a ball and coated in cocoa powder. Chocolate truffles can sometimes be called just truffles, although a truffle can also refer to a type of mushroom. Chocolate truffles actually get their name from the truffle mushroom because once dusted in cocoa powder, they resemble the fungi.

These easy chocolate truffles are made with a chocolate ganache type filling and then coated in a variety of different treats. They are a great no bake dessert that only requires a couple ingredients and a few minutes to make.

Chocolate truffle ingredients

You only need 5 common ingredients to make these fancy chocolate truffles. You will need:

• chocolate
• heavy cream
• butter
• vanilla

Ingredient notes

Chocolate – You will need about 3 bars of chocolate or 10-12 ounces. You can use any chocolate that you like, but the better quality the chocolate, the better your chocolate truffles will turn out. Chocolate chips can also be used.

Heavy cream – This can be found in the milk aisle. You will want to use heavy cream and not half n half. The fats in the heavy cream help keep the truffles firm. If you find yourself without heavy cream, you can easily make it. Here is a homemade heavy cream recipe.

Butter – Unsalted butter is what you need.

Vanilla – Vanilla extract enhances the flavor of these truffles. You can use store bought or even homemade vanilla extract here.

How to make easy chocolate truffles

You only need a couple of minutes to make these delicious no-bake chocolate truffles. Once you have gathered all your ingredients you will also need to grab:

• knife and cutting board
• saucepan
• mixing bowls
• measuring cups and spoons
• plastic wrap
• cookie scoop
• baking sheet

Step 1 Cut up the chocolate and heat the cream Set your heavy cream in your saucepan over medium heat. Using your cutting board and knife, cut the chocolate bar into smaller pieces while your heavy cream is heating.

Step 2 Mix the chocolate and cream Place the chocolate in a mixing bowl and pour the heated heavy cream over top. Stir to melt the chocolate, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 3 Add the butter and vanilla Toss the butter and vanilla into the chocolate mixture and stir to combine.

Step 4 Chill the chocolate Place plastic wrap over the mixing bowl and put in the fridge. Allow the chocolate to firm up in the fridge for at least 2 hours.

Step 5 Roll and coat Once the chocolate has firmed up, scoop out balls using your cookie scoop. Roll the chocolate balls in your favorite toppings such as sprinkles, chopped nuts, shredded coconut or classic cocoa powder. Place in an airtight container and back in the fridge until ready to serve.

Frequently asked questions about truffles

What makes a chocolate truffle?

To make chocolate truffles you only need a couple of easy to find ingredients. You will need chocolate, heavy cream, butter and vanilla. You create a chocolate ganache with the ingredients, chill it and then roll the chocolate in your favorite toppings.

What is the taste of chocolate truffles?

These truffles taste like you are eating a piece of fudge! They are soft, chewy and full of chocolate flavor. They may have a bit of crunch depending on what you coat them with.

What toppings work best to coat truffles?

The fun part about these truffles is that you can pick the toppings to coat your chocolate with. Some toppings that work well are:

• cocoa powder
• powdered sugar
• shredded coconut
• sprinkles
• crushed nuts

Can I use a different kind of chocolate?

Yes, you sure can! You can switch up the chocolate bars for chocolate chips too. Feel free to use dark chocolate, German chocolate or even white chocolate to make these easy chocolate truffles.

Can I use white chocolate?

White chocolate makes amazing truffles! You can follow my white chocolate truffle recipe if you want to use white chocolate instead.

How to store chocolate truffles

These truffles need to be kept in the fridge for 2 reasons – they contain dairy and they will stay firmer longer. Since the truffles have cream in them, you want to keep them in the fridge when you are not eating them. The longer the truffles are kept out, the softer then become and they get harder to handle.

Can I freeze truffles?

Yes, you can freeze these truffles. Place them on a baking sheet so that you can flash freeze them for 2-3 hours. Then place them in a Ziplock bag and back in the freezer. They will stay fresh for 3 months in the freezer. Place them back in the fridge to thaw when you plan to eat them again.

Easy chocolate truffles

Yield: about 30 truffles

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Additional Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes

Make these super chocolatey truffles with only 4 ingredients!

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Ingredients

• 10 -12 ounces chocolate, about 3 (4.4 oz) bars or 1 bag chocolate chips
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extractWEZ

Instructions

1. Chop chocolate and place in medium bowl.
2. In a small saucepan, heat cream just before it boils, about 1-2 minutes.
3. Carefully pour heated cream over chocolate and stir until smooth.
4. Add butter and vanilla extract and stir until chocolate is completed smooth.
5. Place plastic wrap on top of chocolate mixture and place in refrigerator to chill, several hours or overnight.
6. Using a cookie dough scoop, divide chocolate mixture and roll into balls.
7. Immediately roll in coating and place on baking sheet.
8. Store in airtight container in refrigerator until ready to serve, allow to come to room temperature
   

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Other chocolate treats to try

Are you looking for other chocolate treats to make? I suggest trying:

• White chocolate truffles
• Candy fudge
• Chocolate almond clusters
• Hot chocolate cake
• Chocolate covered espresso beans

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We always have a neighbor that comes around during the holiday season and drops off a plate of homemade treats. It’s the best! She has an assortment of goodies on there like peanut butter blossoms and chocolate crinkle cookies. But my all time favorite is her homemade chocolate almond clusters!

What are chocolate almond clusters?

These clusters are considered a candy cluster made of a few simple ingredients. They are chocolate and almonds plus a little bit of sea salt on top. They are called clusters because you mix everything together and scoop them out to harden. They are candy perfection!

Chocolate almond cluster ingredients

When I said you only needed a few common ingredients, I wasn’t kidding! You only need 3 –

• Chocolate chips
• Almonds
• Sea salt

Chocolate chips – I use semi-sweet chocolate chips for these almond clusters. You can use any kind of chocolate chips you prefer, including dark chocolate! Want to make them sugar free? Grab your favorite sugar free chocolate chips!

Almonds – Whole roasted almonds work best for this recipe. Since you are adding sea salt to the top, I do not suggest salted almonds.

Sea salt – Use flaky sea salt or Himalayan pink salt for the tops of your almond clusters.

How to make chocolate almond clusters

These almond clusters could not be easier to make! You just need to melt, mix and set. Once you grab all your ingredients you will also need – measuring cups, mixing bowls, a cookie scoop, cookie sheet and parchment paper.

Step 1 Melt the chocolate Place your chocolate in a medium mixing bowl and into the microwave for 2 minutes. Remove and stir. Keep heating in 30 second intervals and stirring after until your chocolate is smooth. You can also create a double boiler on the stove to melt it as well.

Step 2 Add the almonds Pour your almonds into the melted chocolate and stir to coat them evenly.

Step 3 Let harden Using your cookie scoop, scoop out 1 inch clusters onto a parchment lined baking sheet. Sprinkle a pinch of salt on the top of each almond cluster before it starts to harden. Place the cookie sheet in the fridge for 20 minutes to allow the clusters to firm up.

Remove from the parchment paper once set and enjoy!

How to make in the slow cooker

These almond chocolate clusters are an easy one to make in your slow cooker or Crock Pot as well! It seems to be a holiday tradition to make “Crock Pot candy” around the winter-y months. It’s a great one to make with the kids too! To make these almond clusters in the slow cooker –

1. Place the almonds on the bottom of the slow cooker.
2. Cover with the chocolate.
3. Cover and cook on low for 2 hours.
4. Stir every 30 minutes to coat the almonds.
5. Once fully melted, scoop out the almonds with your cookie scoop onto parchment lined paper.

Can I use different nuts for this candy?

Yes! You absolutely can use your favorite nuts for this recipe. This recipe is very versatile and any nut will work. Feel free to use peanuts, cashews or even walnuts in place of the almonds.

Can I use different chocolate?

Of course! You can use any type of chocolate you’d like for this recipe. We enjoy semi-sweet chocolate but dark chocolate, German chocolate or even white chocolate would work as well.

How many clusters does this recipe make?

Depending on the size that your clusters end up being, this recipe should make at least 2 dozen chocolate almond clusters. You can make them any size you’d like, but with a 1 inch cookie scoop, you should get at least 24 clusters.

How to store leftovers

These chocolate candies store beautifully in an airtight container in the fridge. They will last for up to a week in a Ziplock bag, mason jar or even a Tupperware.

Can I freeze chocolate clusters?

You sure can! In fact, if you want to harden them up quicker, you can stick them right in the freezer after scooping them out. They will stay fresh in an airtight container for 2-3 months in the freezer.

Tips for making chocolate candy clusters

• If you leave the clusters out of the fridge, they will definitely need a cooler room to harden. If not, they will remain tacky. I tend to use the freezer if I’m in a hurry.

• You can swap out the almonds for another favorite nut.
• I used unsalted almonds because the sea salt adds enough saltiness for me. However, if you like things a touch saltier, salted almonds would be just fine.
• You can make bigger clusters if preferred. I just found the 1-inch cookie scoop to make the perfect size.

Other chocolate treats to try

Love a good dose of chocolate? Me too! Some of other yummy chocolate treats to try are:

• Chocolate white chocolate chip cookies
• Hot chocolate cheesecake
• Double chocolate chip frappuccino

Chocolate Almond Clusters

Yield: 24 clusters

Prep Time: 7 minutes

Cook: 2 minutes

Additional Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 29 minutes

How to make the best chocolate almond clusters!

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Ingredients

• 1 Bag Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips (12 ounces)
• 2 ⅓ Cups Salted or Unsalted Almonds
• Coarse Sea Salt

Instructions

1.   Line a baking sheet or another moveable flat surface with parchment paper.

2.  Add the chocolate chips to a medium mixing bowl and microwave for 2 minutes, pausing every 30 seconds to stir. Microwave until the mixture is smooth and creamy when stirred.

3.  Add the almonds to the mixing bowl and fold them in until they’re fully coated.

4. Using a 1-inch cookie scoop, fill the scoop until perfectly full and place on the prepared sheet.

5.  Repeat until all the mixture has been used.

6.   Immediately sprinkle each cluster with a bit of sea salt.

7.   Place in the fridge for 20 minutes or until set. Enjoy!

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More candy recipes for sharing

Here are some other great candy recipes that would be perfect paired with these candy clusters on a plate for sharing during the holidays.. or whenever!

• Candy fudge
• Candied nuts
• White chocolate puppy chow
• Chocolate covered espresso beans
• Candied almonds

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One of the things we love about the holidays is being able to bake together. My kids love getting in the kitchen with me and making cookies, brownies, fudge and even holiday nuts! We put them in holiday tins and give them to friends and teachers during the holiday season. These candied nuts are super easy to make in your Instant Pot which frees up your stove for other goodies!

Instant Pot Candied Nuts

Candied nuts are sweet treat that takes plain nuts (cashes, walnuts, pecans, etc) and covers them in sugar. You need to use some sort of sticky substance to help the sugar adhere to the nuts. There are many different ingredients you can use to help the sugar stick such as egg whites, maple syrup or honey. This recipe uses maple syrup to create the perfect candied nut!

Ingredients Needed to Make Candied Nuts

These holiday nuts feel fancy, but you only need a few common ingredients to make them at home. You will need:

• maple syrup
• ground cinnamon
• nuts
• water
• sugar

Maple syrup – This is the sticking agent that will help the sugar stay on the nuts. You can substitute maple syrup for honey or light corn syrup.

Cinnamon – Gives these nuts a great flavor. You can add your favorite winter-y spices here as well. Nutmeg, cloves and ginger would make a great addition.

Nuts – Feel free to use your favorite nuts in this recipe. I used a combination of pecans, walnuts, almonds and cashews. You can use a variety or stick to just one.

Sugar – You will need plain white sugar and brown sugar for this recipe.

How to make candied nuts

Once you have gathered all of your ingredients, you will also need to grab measuring cups and spoons, mixing bowls, and your Instant Pot.

Step 1 Saute Place the nuts, cinnamon and maple syrup in your Instant Pot. Turn on the saute mode and cook the nuts until tender. You will want to stir them constantly so that they don’t stick to the bottom of the pot or burn.

Step 2 Pressure cook Add the water to the inner pot and seal the lid. Pressure cook on high for 10 minutes. You will want to do a quick release once they are done cooking.

Step 4 Coat in sugar Allow the nuts to cool before placing them in a large Ziplock bag. Toss both of the sugars in and coat the warm nuts. Allow the nuts to cool completely before serving.

How to make in the oven

The Instant Pot is a great option for these holiday treats because it frees up your stove or other appliances. But don’t worry – they are just as easy to make in the oven! You can follow my recipes below for easy candied nuts in the oven –

• Cinnamon sugar pecans
• Candied almonds

How do you keep candied nuts from sticking?

To keep candied nuts from sticking you want to handle them before they are totally cool. If you allow the nuts to cool completely, they stick together. You want to toss them in the sugar before they totally stick so that you don’t have one giant clump of nuts.

Are candied nuts bad for you?

Nuts in general are a good nutritious snack. Candied nuts are different since you add sweeteners to them. They aren’t the worst snack in the world, but not one I would consider healthy. I suggest eating these candied nuts in moderation.

Are pecan pralines and candied pecans the same thing?

Pecan pralines are a type of candied nut but they container sugar, butter and some form of dairy. They tend to be a bit creamier than regular candied pecans.

Can I use different nuts?

Absolutely! Feel free to use just one nut or use your favorite mix. This recipe is super easy to customize with your favorite nuts.

Gift giving ideas

These candied nuts make a great gift during the holiday season. Some great ways to share these with others include:

• Place the candied nuts in a cookie tin with other goodies
• Wrap them in a clear plastic bag with a Christmas gift tag
• Add the candied nuts to a cookie platter for a cookie exchange

How to store leftovers

To keep the candied nuts fresh, place them in an airtight container. They can stay on the counter, but you do need to keep them in a Ziplock bag or a Tupperware with a secure lid.

Can I freeze candied nuts?

If you want to make these nuts ahead and save them for later, freezing them is a great option! Make them according to the directions and then place them in a Ziplock bag once they have cooled. Remove all the air from the bag and set it in the freezer. They will keep for up to 3 months in the freezer.

Instant Pot Candied Nuts

Yield: 4 cups

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes

An easy candied nut recipe that you can make quickly in your Instant Pot!

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Ingredients

• 1 cup Maple syrup
• ½ tsp Ground cinnamon
• 1 cup Pecans
• 1 cup Walnuts
• 1 cup Almonds
• 1 cup Cashews
• ½ cup Water
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 1 cup Brown sugar

Instructions

Start by placing your Instant Pot on the Sauté high setting and add in the nuts, maple syrup, and cinnamon. 

Cook the nuts until tender (about 5-10 minutes) and the maple syrup thickens, making sure to stir consistently so the nuts don’t burn.

Once tender, turn off the IP and pour in the water.

Stir and place on the IP lid.

Pressure cook on high for 10 minutes.

Once done, do a quick release on the valve and remove lid.

Let the nuts cool enough to handle but not all the way, as they will clump together.

While they are cooling, place the granulated sugar and brown sugar into a bowl with a lid or a gallon size freezer bag.

Once the nuts are at a comfortable temperature, place the nuts into the sugar mixture and shake to coat them evenly.

Once coated, allow them to finish cooling and serve!

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Other Christmas treats to try

Looking for other Christmas goodies to make this year? Some of our favorites are:

• Espresso fudge
• Chocolate peppermint bundt cake
• Cranberry bliss bars
• Double chocolate mint crinkle cookies
• Peanut butter blossoms
• Peanut butter haystacks

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Oh man. I am so excited to share these white chocolate mocha treats with you! They are so fun and the perfect way to spice up your regular cup of coffee. You know how much I love a good white chocolate mocha, right? Well, if you’re new here – white chocolate mochas are my jam. I love them hot or iced. These white chocolate cocoa bombs are like a hot version that, just more fun. They are very similar to my coffee bombs and my white chocolate coffee spoons!

What are coffee bombs?

Coffee “bombs” are super popular chocolate treats that “exploded” when hot milk is poured over them. It starts with forming a sphere with chocolate and then filling it with your favorite treats. Traditional hot chocolate bombs are filled with hot chocolate mix and marshmallows so you have an instant cup of hot cocoa. These white mocha ones are filled with instant coffee and chocolate. A coffee lovers dream!

White chocolate mocha coffee bombs ingredients

These coffee bombs may look complicated, but they use regular ingredients that you can find at any grocery store. You will need:

• white chocolate
• instant espresso
• white chocolate syrup
• coffee flavored chocolate bar

White chocolate – You will need melting chocolate, so white chocolate bark or chips. You can find either in the baking aisle of the grocery store.

Instant espresso – Grab your favorite instant espresso or coffee for these cocoa bombs. Either will work.

White chocolate syrup – I love using my homemade white chocolate sauce for this recipe but you can use store bought or your favorite syrup here.

Coffee flavored chocolate bar – This is an optional topping for the coffee bomb, but makes for a fun addition. You can find coffee bars at most grocery stores in the candy aisle.

How to make coffee bombs

Once you have gathered all your ingredients you will also need to grab:

• bowls
• spoons
• silicone sphere mold
• measuring cups and spoons
• plate

Step 1 Melt the chocolate Place the white chocolate in a microwave save bowl and melt in 30 seconds intervals. After each interval, stir the chocolate well. You want the residual heat from the chocolate to melt it.

Step 2 Make the spheres Spoon in some of the white chocolate into the silicone molds. Use the back of a spoon to smooth the white chocolate along all of the sides. Pour any excess chocolate back into the bowl. Allow the sphere halves to harden by placing them in the fridge for 15 minutes. Repeat this process so that you have 2 layers of chocolate.

Step 3 Add the surprises inside Add about a teaspoon of the instant espresso and 1 teaspoon of white chocolate to one side of the spheres.

Step 4 Seal the spheres Microwave a plate for 30 seconds and remove carefully. Place a circle half that does not have espresso in on the plate and swirl it around. This will allow the edges to melt slightly. Press the empty half onto the full half and run your finger along the seam. Repeat this process with the other bombs.

Use any of the leftover white chocolate to drizzle over the top. You can also place your coffee flavored candy bar piece on top a swell.

Step 5 Enjoy Place one of your white chocolate cocoa bombs in a coffee mug. Warm up your favorite milk in the microwave or on the stove top. Pour the hot milk over the cocoa bomb until you fill the cup. The bomb will melt and “explode” into the cup. Stir until the espresso and white chocolate sauce have been combine.

Can I use decaf coffee?

Sure! You can use any type of coffee that you like. I enjoy espresso, but you can use regular or decaf instant coffee as well. Just make sure you use instant coffee in these hot cocoa bombs.

Can I make these with milk chocolate?

You can! You can use any type of chocolate that you like. I used milk chocolate in my coffee bomb recipe.

What mold do I need for these?

Any mold will work, but I prefer the circle molds. The one that I used was a 2 1/2 sphere mold. You can find them on Amazon or your local bakery supply store.

Other coffee recipes to try

Love coffee? Hey, me too! Try some of my favorite DIY coffee recipes:

• Salted caramel mocha latte
• Oat milk latte
• Caramel macchiato

How to store leftovers

If you have leftover cocoa bombs, place them in an airtight container or Ziplock bag in the fridge. They will stay fresh for a week or two in the fridge. You can not store these on the counter as they will become soft.

Can I freeze them?

You sure can! Place any white chocolate cocoa bombs in a Ziplock bag and remove the air. Place them carefully in the freezer. They will stay fresh for up to 3 months in the freezer. You can take the frozen bombs and place them directly in your cup and add hot milk when you are ready to enjoy again.

White Chocolate Cocoa Bombs

Yield: 6 bombs

Make a fun coffee treat with these white chocolate cocoa bombs.

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Ingredients

• 10 ounces white chocolate
• 6 teaspoons of Instant Espresso
• 6 teaspoons of White Chocolate Syrup
• 6 cups of Hot Milk
• Additional melted white chocolate to drizzle on top
• Coffee flavored chocolate bar, optional

Instructions

1. Place the Chocolate in a Microwave safe bowl, and melt until smooth and creamy.  Do this in 30 second intervals.
2. Spoon or ladle into the molds, making sure to coat the inside of the molds.  Pour excess chocolate back into the bowl. 
3. Place the molds in the refrigerator, and let harden for 15 minutes. 
4. Repeat so that there are 2 layers of chocolate.
5. Remove molds from refrigerator, and carefully remove chocolate from molds, placing 6 half balls in a row on a cookie sheet.  These will be the bottom parts, or half of the Mocha bombs. 
6. Place 1 teaspoon of the Espresso, and 1 teaspoon of white chocolate Syrup in 6 of the balls. 
7. Heat a plate in the microwave and place one of the white chocolate half balls with the open side down in the skillet,  melting just the edges for a few seconds, remove, and place the ball on top of the half balls with the Espresso and Syrup, and hold for a few seconds until the top half sticks to the bottom half. Run your finger along the seam to seal.
8. Repeat, until all 6 Balls are done. 
9. When all the Mocha Bombs have been filled, and melted together, place them in the refrigerator for 30 minutes, until chocolate is completely set. 
10. Drizzle any of the remaining white chocolate over the top of the cocoa bomb and top with a piece of the candy bar.
11. Place one white chocolate cocoa bombs in the bottom of a large mug, and pour heated milk over the top.  Mocha Bomb will melt and bubble.  Stir well and enjoy!

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Other coffee bomb recipes to try

I love these coffee bombs. They are such a fun way to enjoy your coffee. You can also try these other varieties:

• Marbled coffee bombs
• Mocha coffee bombs
• French vanilla coffee bombs

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Let me tell you, my kids have fallen hard for the hot chocolate bombs that are so popular lately. You know, the chocolate shell that you pour hot milk on and marshmallows explode out? Yup – those. We have made more hot chocolate bombs than I can count. But I wanted a grown up version. So I made hot coffee bombs!

What are coffee bombs?

These are the adult version of the popular hot chocolate bombs. A coffee bomb is a chocolate sphere that is filled with espresso, cocoa powder and marshmallows. You pour hot milk over the chocolate shell and it opens up and releases the insides of the bomb. You stir to combine everything and end up with one fun cup of coffee!

Coffee bomb ingredients

The best part about these coffee bombs is that you only need a few common ingredients to make them. I bet you even have most of them in your pantry right now!

• Semi sweet chocolate – You will need regular and white chocolate chips for this recipe. This creates the chocolate shell that holds the espresso, hot cocoa mix and the marshmallows.
• Instant espresso – Grab your favorite instant espresso or coffee. You probably have some leftover from making your whipped coffee!
• Hot cocoa mix – This helps sweeten your coffee with a mocha like flavor. Buy a box or jar of hot cocoa mix for this recipe and save some for a hot chocolate cake!
• Mini marshmallows – These are optional, but make a great additional to your morning coffee!

Tools needed

There are a few things that you will need to make these coffee bombs on your own. The biggest thing you need is a silicone mold, specifically a half circle mold. You will also need a few small mixing bowls for melting the chocolate. You will need to grab measuring cups and spoons to help measure out ingredients. Make sure to grab a few spoons to stir the melted chocolate and to help form the chocolate bombs.

You can also wear gloves if you want to make sure your chocolate doesn’t melt in your hands. Lastly, you will need a small microwave safe plate to warm the edges of the half circles so that you can seal them together. So to recap, you will need:

• Silicone half circle mold
• Small mixing bowls
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Spoons
• Gloves
• Small microwave safe plate

How to make hot coffee bombs

Once you have gathered all your ingredients and tools, you are ready to make your chocolate bombs! Let’s get started!

Step 1 Melt the chocolate

In two small microwave safe mixing bowls, melt the chocolate in the microwave in 30 second intervals. It should take about 60-90 seconds to melt the chocolate. After each interval be sure to stir the chocolate really well. The residual heat will help melt the chocolate chips.

Step 2 Form the bombs

Pour about about a tablespoon of chocolate into the mold and use the back of a spoon to coat the mold with the chocolate. You want to make sure to cover the entire half circle. Start with the white chocolate and then the regular chocolate. Swirl so that you can get the marbled effect.

Place the molds in the freezer for 5 minutes to help them harden.

Step 3 Add the inner ingredients

Place a tablespoon of the cocoa powder in 3 of the half circles. Top that with 1 teaspoon of the espresso powder and some mini marshmallows. Fill it up as much as you can as you will cover it with the empty shell.

Step 4 Seal the bombs

You want to get a microwave safe plate to seal the coffee bombs. Warm the plate in the microwave so that it is warm to the touch but not blazing hot. Take the half of the sphere that is empty and press is lightly on the plate to melt the chocolate slightly. Then place the empty one over the full sphere and run your finger along the seam to seal them with the warm chocolate.

Step 5 Enjoy

Place one coffee bomb in your mug. Pour hot milk over the top of the bomb. The milk will cause the coffee bomb to melt and the inside ingredients to leaked out into the milk. Stir until all of the ingredients are combined.

Hot coffee bomb tips

• Want to make these bombs even easier? Use only one chocolate. You don’t have to use both or marble the two together. If you want make this recipe even simpler, use only one chocolate.
• Use the back of your spoon to coat the molds. This will help make sure that you cover the entire mold with chocolate.
• You can use gloves when you are sealing the bombs so your hands don’t get full of chocolate and you don’t leave fingerprints on the bombs. It also helps because your hands are warm and will melt the chocolate as well.
• Feel free to use your favorite instant coffee or espresso in these bombs.

How to store leftovers

You can place any unused coffee bombs in either a plastic bag or an airtight container such as a Tupperware. I do suggest putting the coffee bombs in cupcake liners before you store them so they don’t roll.

Can I freeze them?

You sure can! Make the recipes following the instructions below. Place the cooled coffee bombs in an airtight container. (I suggest using the cupcake liner again.) Place the container in the freezer. Coffee bombs will stay fresh in the freezer for 2 months, if stored properly.

Other coffee recipes to try

Love a good coffee recipe? Me too! Some of my favorites are:

• Whipped coffee
• Cookies and cream latte
• Caramel macchiato
• Iced vanilla latte

Coffee Bombs

Yield: 3 coffee bombs

Additional Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

The grown up version of the famous hot chocolate bombs.

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Ingredients

• ½ c semi sweet chocolate chips
• ½ c white chocolate chips, I love Ghirardelli’s
• 6 Tbs hot cocoa powder
• 6 tsp instant espresso powder
• Mini marshmallows
• Half sphere silicone mold

Instructions

1. In two small, microwave safe bowls, melt semi sweet and white chocolate chips in 30 second increments stirring in between. It should take about 60-90 seconds.
2. Spoon about 1 tablespoon of each into each half sphere mold. Using the back of a spoon or a pastry brush, gently swirl the chocolate together for a marbled effect and spread to coat the sides. Don’t swirl more than 4 times in each mold as the colors will mix and be indistinguishable.
3. Let set in the fridge or the freezer for 10-12 minutes or until hardened. Reinforce the edges with a little of the remaining chocolate. Let set until hardened.
4. Carefully remove each half sphere from the molds. Be sure to handle each half sphere very little as the chocolate will melt from the warmth of your hands and fingerprints will be visible. 
5. In 6 of the half spheres, spoon 1 Tbs of the hot cocoa powder.
6. Top with 1 tsp of the espresso powder and a couple mini marshmallows.
7. Warm a small plate in the microwave for 45 seconds.
8. Place an empty half sphere on the plate for a few seconds until the edge begins to melt. Place empty half onto the corresponding filled half sphere ensuring that the edges are aligned.
9. Run a clean finger around the edge to clean up any excess melted chocolate. Let set for a minute.
10. Repeat with remaining 5 spheres until all of the cocoa bombs are assembled. 

To make hot cocoa, place a cocoa bomb into a mug and top with 6 oz of warm milk or water. Once the shell has melted, stir to emulsify. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1 bomb
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 183Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 16mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 2gSugar: 18gProtein: 3g

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I have to tell you, once I learned that the best fudge only requires 2 main ingredients – my mind was blown! I started making fudge as often as possible. I’ve done espresso fudge, root beer fudge, white chocolate caramel fudge and so many others.

But if I’m being honest, this candy fudge has got to be my absolute favorite! Two main ingredients and then as much candy and cookies that you can fit into one baking dish. That’s my kind of fudge!

What is Candy Fudge?

Fudge is a type of sugar candy. It is made by mixing sugar, butter, and milk while heating and cooling into a smooth creamy consistency. The texture is between a fondant or hard caramels.

Candy fudge is made with milk, melted candy, crushed Oreos, and M&Ms. The two main ingredients of this fudge are chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk.

Candy Fudge Ingredients

You don’t need anything special for this candy fudge recipe. Here’s what you need:

• 24 ounces of Chocolate Bark – melted
• 1 can of Sweetened Condensed Milk – 14 ounces
• 8 Peanut Butter Cups – Store bought – or homemade, see recipe below
• 1 cup of crushed Oreo’s – mini’s
• 1/2 cup of M & M’s mini’s – more for sprinkling on top

How to Make Candy Fudge

For this delicious recipe, all you need is a microwave and a refrigerator! Follow the steps below!

Step 1 Melt the Chocolate

In a large Microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate at 15 second intervals, until completely melted, and stir until smooth. 

Step 2 Mix Ingredients

Add the can of sweetened condensed milk, and stir until smooth.  Break the Peanut Butter Cups in half, and add to the chocolate mixture.  Add the crushed Oreo’s, and the mini M & M’s, and stir all ingredients until blended.

Step 3 Harden the Fudge

Spray an 8 X 8 pan with cooking spray, and line with Parchment paper.  If you want perfect squares, use this Webake Silicone Candy Mold. Pour the Fudge into the pan, and spread smooth and even.  Place the pan in refrigerator, overnight for best results. 

Step 4 Serve

When ready to serve, cut in small squares, serve, and Enjoy!

Homemade Peanut Butter Cups

Want to take this recipe to the next level? Try adding homemade peanut butter cups! These are super easy to make and perfect for adding to this candy fudge recipe.

How to Store Leftovers

Obviously, fudge is a little too hard to eat when it is cold. So, once it is set, you will want to put it out at room temperature to eat it. However, its only good at room temperature for 24-hours.

To store your candy fudge, you will want to put it into an airtight container. This container can be tin or plastic. Each layer of fudge should be separated by a sheet of wax paper. Store your fudge in the refrigerator. It can be stored in the refrigerator for 2 to 3 weeks.

Can You Freeze It?

Absolutely! In fact, if you want to keep your fudge longer than a few weeks, it is recommended to store it in the freezer. Place your fudge in an airtight container or a freezer bag and place it in the freezer. Fudge lasts about 3-months in the freezer.

Gift Your Fudge

One of the best benefits of making fudge is that it is super easy to make and gift. In fact, I have gifted fudge as a Christmas gift, birthday gift, and even a Valentine’s Day gift. Let’s face it; who doesn’t love to get fudge as a gift? All I do is switch up the box depending on the occasion. Check out my Amazon box picks for gifting your fudge this year:

• Christmas Box
• Valentine’s Day Box
• Birthday Style Boxes

Other Candy Fudge Recipes

If you can’t tell by my blog, I really like fudge! In fact, I have made a variety of different kinds of fudge! Here are some of my other favorite recipes:

• White Chocolate Caramel Fudge
• Espresso Fudge
• Root Beer Fudge
• White Chocolate Pineapple Fudge
• White Chocolate Cake Batter Fudge

Candy Fudge

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

How to make loaded candy fudge with only 5 ingredients.

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Ingredients

• 24 ounces of Chocolate Bark - melted
• 1 can of Sweetened Condensed Milk - 14 ounces
• 8 Peanut Butter Cups - Store bought - or homemade
• 1 cup of crushed Oreo's - mini's
• 1/2 cup of M & M's mini's - more for sprinkling on top

Instructions

1. In a large microwave safe bowl, melt the chocolate at 15 second intervals, until completely melted, and stir until smooth. 
2. Add the can of sweetened condensed milk, and stir until smooth. 
3. Break the Peanut Butter Cups in half, and add to the chocolate mixture. 
4. Add the crushed Oreo's, and the mini M & M's, and stir all ingredients until blended. 
5. Spray an 8 X 8 pan with cooking spray, and line with Parchment paper. 
6. Pour the fudge into the pan, and spread smooth and even. 
7. Place the pan in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.  When ready to serve, cut in small squares, serve, and Enjoy!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 581Total Fat: 27gSaturated Fat: 16gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 175mgCarbohydrates: 75gFiber: 3gSugar: 67gProtein: 10g

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Don’t you love a good sweet chocolate treat? I tend to lean towards white chocolate when I want chocolate. I just enjoy the flavor more than regular milk chocolate. I’ll take an iced white chocolate mocha over a regular mocha any day.

Don’t get me wrong, dark chocolate is still one of my favorites, but if I had to pick one – it would be white chocolate.

What are white chocolate truffles?

There are two kinds of truffles – the mushroom kind and the chocolate variety. Chocolate truffles actually got their name because they resemble the wild mushroom that is popular in foreign cuisine.

Unlike the wild mushroom variety, chocolate truffles are made of a sweet ganache center and covered in cocoa powder or similar. They are creamy, sweet and perfect for sharing.

White chocolate truffle ingredients

• white chocolate chips
• heavy cream
• butter
• white chocolate bark
• vanilla extract, optional
• powdered sugar, optional

White chocolate chips – Grab a good quality white chocolate for these truffles. The better the white chocolate, the better the truffles will turn out. I love Ghiradelli white chocolate chips, but anything similar will work.

Heavy cream – The chocolate chips and the heavy cream form the base of the truffles. Any heavy cream will work here. I do not recommend using regular milk or half and half for this recipe.

Butter – You can use salted or unsalted butter here. If you use unsalted, you may want to taste test your truffles and add a pinch of salt to taste.

White chocolate bark – This forms the outside layer of the white chocolate truffles. Bark is different from chocolate chips since it becomes hard once it cools. You can also roll the truffles in cocoa powder, powdered sugar or even coconut, if you’d like.

Vanilla extract – These truffles have a great flavor on their own, but you can also add extracts to change it up. Vanilla, maple, or even almond extract would make great additions to these truffles.

Powdered sugar – The powdered sugar here is to help roll the truffles without sticking to your hands. You can also skip the white chocolate bark and leave them covered in the powdered sugar.

How to make white chocolate truffles

These white chocolate truffles are super easy to make. They make an impression dessert or gift, but they come together quick and with little effort. Once you have gathered all your ingredients, you will also need to grab:

• sauce pan
• microwave safe bowl
• Syran wrap
• melon baller
• cookie sheet
• parchment paper

Step 1: In a small saucepan over medium heat, bring the cream to a simmer. Stir in the white chocolate chips until melted. Add the butter, stir to combine and remove from heat.

Step 2: Allow to cool slightly and transfer to your bowl. Cover and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours.

Step 3: Using a melon baller or small spoon, scoop out the harden chocolate truffles and roll them into a ball.

TIP: To make this easier, coat your hands in powdered sugar before rolling!

Step 4: You can roll the truffles in powdered sugar, coconut flakes or melted chocolate bark. If using the chocolate bark, melt in the microwave in 30 second intervals until smooth. Using 2 forks or a spoon, dip the truffles into the cooled chocolate bark and place on parchment paper.

Step 5: Place truffles in an airtight container in the fridge to harden again. Take out a few minutes before serving so they soften up before eating.

How to store white chocolate truffles

The best way to store these truffles is to place them in an airtight container in the fridge. You can use a Tupperware or a Ziplock bag. They should stay fresh for up to a week in the fridge.

Can I freeze them?

Yup! You can totally freeze these truffles for later. Place them on a baking sheet and allow them to harden in the freezer. Remove, add them to a Ziplock bag and put back in the freezer. They should stay fresh in the freezer for up to 3 months.

To de-frost, simply remove from the freezer and place on the counter until ready to eat.

Other white chocolate recipes to try

Like I mentioned, I love a good white chocolate recipe. Here are a few more that I think you will love too!

• Raspberry white chocolate muffins
• White chocolate sauce
• White chocolate Ritz cracker sandwiches
• White chocolate cake batter fudge

White chocolate truffles

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes

Easy and decadent white chocolate truffle recipe.

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Ingredients

• 8 ounces white chocolate chips
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 1 tablespoon butter
• white chocolate bark, powdered sugar or shredded coconut for coating

Instructions

1. Place the heavy cream in a mediumd saucepan over medium heat. Once it starts to simmer add in the white chocolate chips. Stir until smooth.
2. Add in the butter, stir and remove from heat.
3. Pour the white chocolate mixture into a bowl, cover and place in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
4. Once hardened, remove fro fridge and using a melon baller or small spoon, scoop out the truffles.
5. Coat your hands in powdered sugar and roll to form balls.
6. Leave covered in powdered sugar or roll in coconut. You can also melt white chocolate bark and roll the truffles in that.
7. Place in an airtight container and keep in the fridge.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 242Total Fat: 14gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 53mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 1gSugar: 28gProtein: 2g

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If you would rather make it another way, we have listed how to make it in the crockpot and on the stovetop! Let me show you how to make this easy creamy caramel sauce.

Dulce de leche can be translated to sweet milk. It’s similar to caramel sauce but is much thicker and uses milk and sugar. I have been making homemade dulce de leche for years because it’s super easy, makes a great gift and is a great sweet treat.

What is Dulce de Leche?

Dulce de Leche is a way of making caramel. Typically, caramel is made by slowly cooking down granulated sugar by itself or with a splash of water. Dulce de Leche is made by slowly cooking cows milk and sugar together.

An easier way of slowly cooking cow milk and sugar is to slowly cook sweetened condensed milk. This is because sweetened condensed milk already has the sugar and cows milk mixed together. So, all you need for Dulce de Leche is a can of sweetened condensed milk and boom you have caramel!

Instant Pot Dulce de Leche Ingredients

The absolute best thing about this recipe is you literally only need 1 ingredient! What?! Here’s what you need:

• 1 (14- ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

Sweetened condensed milk – You can find sweetened condensed milk in the baking aisle. Mine is normally around the pie crusts. Grab a few cans and you can double, triple or even quadruple this recipe.

How to Make Instant Pot Dulce de Leche

This recipe only takes about 1-minute to prep and an hour and 5-minutes to cook. Here are the simple Instant Pot directions:

• Open the can of sweetened condensed milk.
• Cover the can tightly with aluminum foil
• Place in the instant pot on the trivet.

• Fill up the instant pot with water to cover the can halfway. 
• Close the instant pot and close the seal. Select “manual, high pressure” for 35 minutes. Due to the amount of water, it will take about 30 minutes to arrive to pressure. 
• Once it is done cooking, release the pressure using a hot pad or towel as steam will be hot. 

• Remove the can from the instant pot using tongs. Transfer to a cooling rack. 
• Cool and then serve! Delicious with apples, ice cream, or my favorite, by itself by the spoonful!

How to Make Dulce de Leche in a Crock Pot

Another way to make Dulce de Leche is in the crock pot. If you have an Instant Pot, you can use the crock pot setting as well. However, I have found that the crock pot feature on the Instant Pot is not quite as good as using an old fashioned crock pot. This is because the Instant Pot heats only from the bottom.

To make this in the crock pot, all you need to do is put a can of sweetened condensed milk in the crock pot full of water and cook for 6 to 8 hours. For the full recipe, please visit Delicious and Easy Homemade Caramel.

How to Make Homemade Caramel Sauce on the Stove Top

A third option to making sweet and delicious caramel is to make it on the stove top. This recipe is a little more work than the Instant Pot method or the crock pot method. Additionally, you will need a few more ingredients than with the above recipes.

To make caramel sauce on the stove top, you will need brown sugar, butter, heavy cream, vanilla, and salt. You will cook it on medium heat for about 3-minutes. With this recipe, you will need to stir it constantly. For the full recipe, please visit Caramel Sauce with Cream on the Stove Top.

How to Store Dulce de Leche

If Dulce de Leche is in an unopened can, it can be stored at room temperature for up to 3-months. However, you can refrigerate your opened container in an airtight container for up to 2-weeks.

Can You Freeze It?

Yes, you can freeze your Dulce de Leche. You will put it in a clean airtight container. Keep in mind that it will not freeze solid due to the sugar content. Dulce de Leche can keep in the freezer for up to 3-months.

When you want to use it, thaw it in the fridge overnight. If it separates, briefly whisk it or shake it vigorously. This will make the consistency smooth again.

Caramel Recipes to Make with Your Caramel Sauce

I have several recipes that use caramel. After you make your caramel sauce, you can use it with the following recipes:

• Salted Caramel Cheesecake Cups
• Salted Caramel Brownies
• Caramel Banana Wontons
• Dulce de Leche Cookies
• Salted Caramel Pretzel Ice Cream
• Salted Caramel Apple Cake
• Caramel Macchiato Blondie Bars
• Caramel Macchiato French Toast
• Salted Caramel Granola
• Caramel Fruit Dip
• White Chocolate Caramel Fudge

Instant Pot Dulce de Leche

Yield: 14 ounces dulce de leche

Prep Time: 1 minute

Cook Time: 35 minutes

Additional Time: 35 minutes

Total Time: 1 hour 11 minutes

How to make super thick dulce de leche, or homemade caramel sauce.

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Ingredients

• 1 (14- ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

1. Open the can of sweetened condensed milk.
1. Cover the can tightly with aluminum foil.
2. Place in the instant pot on the trivet.
3. Fill up the instant pot with water to cover the can halfway. 
4. Close the instant pot and close the seal. Select “manual, high pressure” for 35 minutes. Due to the amount of water, it will take about 30 minutes to arrive to pressure. 
5. Once it is done cooking, release the pressure using a hot pad or towel as steam will be hot. 
6. Remove the can from the instant pot using tongs. Transfer to a cooling rack. 
7. Cool and then serve! Delicious with apples, ice cream, or my favorite, by itself by the spoonful!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 1 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 123Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 13mgSodium: 49mgCarbohydrates: 21gFiber: 0gSugar: 21gProtein: 3g

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Now that Easter is right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about all the fun baking recipes to try and make. While I’m all about experimenting and trying out new recipes, I just keep coming back to this easy Easter dessert time and time again. Not only does it look fun but the taste is so good as well. 

And when you have a recipe that you know is a winner, why even try to make a change? Here is one of our favorite Easter desserts to have on hand to snack on throughout the day. I think you’re going to love it as much as we do! 

What are Easter Magic Cookie Bars?

As the name suggests…they’re magic. Basically, they’re 7 layer bars that are made with love. And each layer has it’s own flavor and taste. We like to create a fun story about what each of the 7 layers means but that’s totally optional to do.

You can create a story about Easter or a fun tale and let each child make up their own “7 layer story”. It’s a silly way to have some fun baking with added creativity! 

Magic Cookie Bar Ingredients

Even though there are multiple layers to this Easter dessert, the list of ingredients is actually quite short! 

• Unsalted Butter
• Graham Cracker Crumbs
• Sweetened Condensed Milk
• Mini Chocolate Chips
• Peanut Butter Chips
• Quick Cook Oats
• Sweetened Coconut Flakes
• Easter M&Ms

Unsalted Butter – Unsalted is the key here because you don’t want to have too much additional salt in this recipe.  

Graham Cracker Crumbs – While we buy this already premade, you can always mash them up yourself as well. (or let the kids do it – they’ll love breaking them up!)

Sweetened Condensed Milk – You should be able to find this at the store on the shelf in the baking aisle. This is basically replacing the addition of sugar and giving the recipe a nice sweet flavor. 

Mini Chocolate Chips – Buy them small so they’re manageable and not overpowering in the dish. 

Peanut Butter Chips – Check your local grocery baking aisle for these. If they don’t have them, you could always substitute for butterscotch or even white chocolate as well. 

Quick Cook Oats – Make certain to get the quick cook ones are the recipe won’t turn out right!  

Sweetened Coconut Flakes – Sweetened is the key here as they bring in a lot of sweet flavors as well. This should be in the baking aisle of your store as well.  

Easter M&Ms – Find pretty pastel colors and try to get ones without peanuts.

How to make Easter Magic Cookie Bars

Start by preparing your 9 X 13 baking dish and lining it with parchment paper. 

Next, place your butter in a microwave-safe bowl and heat it in 30-second intervals in the microwave until melted.  

Grab a different small bowl and pour the melted butter and graham cracker crumbs together. Stir them with a fork until they’re mixed well.  

Take the cracker crumb mixture and press into the bottom of your parchment-lined baking pan.  

Next, grab the condensed milk and over it over the graham cracker crust.  Then, take and sprinkle on the quick oats, coconut, peanut butter chips, chocolate chips, and Easter M&Ms.  

Pop it in the oven at 350 degrees and bake for 25-30 minutes.  

Once done, take out of the oven and let cool.  Make certain that they cool down completely before cutting into and serving.  

Storage Instructions for these Easter Magic Cookie Bars

Once they’re completely cooled down, put them into a storage container with a lid and store them in the fridge. This is a simple way to keep them as fresh as possible for as long as possible.

Some people might say it’s okay to leave them out on the counter but I’ve found that they last a bit longer in the fridge. If you’re not crazy about the way that they taste when cooled, simply pop them in the microwave for a few seconds to get them a little zap.  

Other Easy Easter Desserts:

Looking for other Easter desserts? Try:

• Sugar Cookie Bars 
• Cherry fudge
• Strawberry Shortcake Parfaits
• Easter egg fruit pizza
• Carrot sheet cake

Easter magic cookie bars

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

A fun Easter dessert!

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Ingredients

• 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, softened
• 2 Cups Graham cracker crumbs
• 1 14 oz can Sweetened condensed milk
• 1 Cup of Mini chocolate chips
• 1 Cup Peanut butter chips
• 1/2 Cup Quick cook oats
• 1/2 Cup Sweetened coconut flakes
• 1 Cup Easter M&Ms

Instructions

1. Prepare your 9x13 baking dish by lining it with a parchment paper.
2. Place your butter in a microwave safe bowl. Heat for 30 seconds until melted.
3. In a small bowl add the melted butter, and the graham cracker crumbs. Stir with a fork until well mixed.
4. Press the Graham cracker crumbs mixture into the bottom of your baking pan.
5. Pour the condensed milk over the graham cracker crust.
6. Evenly sprinkle with oats, chocolate chips, coconut, peanut butterchips, and the Easter M&Ms.
7. Bake for 25-30 at 350 Degrees.
8. Remove from the oven and set to the side to cool.
9. Allow to cool completely before cutting.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 397Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 135mgCarbohydrates: 51gFiber: 2gSugar: 40gProtein: 7g

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