Easy Caramel Poke Cake with Toffee Bits & Whipped Topping

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Poke cakes are so easy to make, and this one is no exception! As summer transitions into fall, this is a perfect dessert to make. This caramel poke cake is sure to be a hit too.

There’s just a few ingredients needed, and the decadent caramel is just the right amount of sweetness. This cake is a family pleasing dessert too!

Whether you need something in a hurry or are planning ahead, this is such an easy sweet treat to make. Once the whipped topping is put on, the addition of toffee bits and swirl of extra caramel makes for an impressive presentation.

While it is super easy to make, you will want to allow time for this dessert to chill. So be sure to plan ahead so that it has at least 4 hours to hang out in the fridge to make it perfect for serving.

And, this would also make for a GREAT dessert at Thanksgiving for any non-pie fans out there. It’s such a yummy alternative, and you can always make it the night before!

You can check out the complete recipe for this easy-to-make caramel poke cake with toffee bits along with complete instructions and more photos over on SheSaved!

Fun (but Gross!) Edible Dirty Q-Tip Treat Idea Perfect for Halloween

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Do you love Halloween? It’s not too early to start planning for a party or just to have some fun edible stuff for the family! Creative gross Halloween treats delight kids AND adults, and the grosser – the better!

Kids love fun and GROSS stuff especially at Halloween, and these treats resembling dirty q-tips are just the ticket! Even better, there are only a few ingredients needed, and an empty cotton swab box makes for a realistic display.

They are very easy to make, and quite honestly I am not sure if the fun is in watching people’s faces when they see them, OR in watching them being consumed! Keep in mind the “waxier” the “cotton swabs” are, the more disgusting they look.

Even if you aren’t planning a party or get-together, or not participating in Trick-or-Treating this year, consider making these treats anyway. They are sure to elicit some cries of EWWW and some laughter too!

You can check out the complete instructions for making these fun and gross dirty q-tips Halloween snacks along with more photos over on SheSaved! Plus, if you scroll down her post, there are other great (and sometimes scary or disgusting) additional Halloween treat ideas.

Yummy Frozen Treat – Copycat Starbucks S’mores Frappuccino!

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Are you a Starbucks frappuccino fan? Or do you love S’mores? At one time, Starbucks had a S’mores frappuccino that tasted as good as it looked. While it’s no longer readily available, there is a way to get this delicious drink at home!

This tasty frozen treat combines coffee, cocoa, graham crackers, and a marshmallow topping for a classic S’mores flavor.

Don’t care for coffee? You can always leave out the espresso and still have a refreshing sweet treat!

Even better, it’s a super easy recipe to make! You can check out the complete instructions for making a copycat version of Starbucks S’mores frappuccino and more photos over on ThriftyJinxy!

Easy Cheesecake Ice Cream Recipe That’s No Churn!

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If you love ice cream but the only ice cream maker you have is yourself :), here’s an awesome recipe to try! This Cheesecake Ice Cream recipe is also very easy to make.

There’s just a few ingredients needed, and about ten minutes of prep time. Pop it into the freezer and let it chill out for about 12 hours until it’s ready to serve.

Top it off with your favorite topping or even fresh berries! Or, try it with chopped nuts, chocolate and caramel toppings for a “turtle cheesecake” flavor. The possibilities are endless!

If you are a fan of blueberries, starting tomorrow Target will have fresh blueberries on sale. At $2.50 per pint, this is a nice price to make a blueberry sauce to go with your ice cream.

This is such a tasty way to cool off too! You can check out the complete recipe for No Churn Cheesecake Ice Cream along with complete instructions and more photos over on SheSaved!

Southwest Pasta Salad with Bacon & Chopotle Dressing

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I am a big fan of pasta salads, especially when they include bacon! This Southwest pasta salad recipe is easy to make. Prep time does take a few minutes, but this dish is cooked and ready to eat or put in the fridge in about 40 minutes!

A spicy chipotle sauce adds a bit of kick and tons of flavor, and you can adjust depending on how much heat you want. Chopped bell pepper and bright green fresh cilantro add bright pops of color.

This Southwest pasta salad is really good, and perfect alongside a summer BBQ. It’s also great to take to a pot luck dinner! Not only does this salad taste amazing, but is pretty served up in a glass bowl!

There’s only a few ingredients needed, and you can easily double this recipe to feed a larger crowd. It’s definitely a recipe to try!

Plus, it’s great the next day for packing in lunches, so no worries if you have a bit extra. (Or just plan on making a bigger batch!) You can check out the complete recipe for Southwest Pasta salad with Chipotle dressing along with step-by-step instructions and more photos over on DancingThruTheRain.com!