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Strawberry Pretzel Popsicles (she: Allie)

Hello again, friends! Allie here, from Baking a Moment, to share this really fun, easy, and delicious recipe for summertime!

Promise me you won’t think I’m weird, or like a big food dummy, but honestly? I never even heard of that Strawberry Pretzel Salad thing until a year or two ago. I do not know how I made it through (ahem) thirty-mumble-mumble years without this ever crossing my radar. Especially considering food is my life. For reals. Like, sometimes I feel like it’s all I think about.

And, when I first started seeing it on Pinterest and stuff I thought it sounded kinda gross. I mean, sweet cream cheese and strawberries, yes. But pretzels? Not so sure. But here’s how the idea for strawberry pretzel popsicles was born:

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Chocolate Hazelnut Streusel Bread with Salted Caramel Drizzle (she: Allie)

Hola, Or So She Says readers! Allie here, from Baking a Moment. How are you all doing? Did you have a fabulous Mother’s Day weekend? Are you enjoying the glorious Spring weather? We sure are, here at the Baking a Moment household. All our bulbs are popping up, the trees are in full flower, and the grass is coming in green and lush. My two little ones are in little league and so Mr. Allie and I are getting lots of down time and fresh air, watching them at the fields in the evenings. 😀

As I was looking over the recipes I’ve created here for you guys, I couldn’t help but notice a glaring omission. I don’t know how this slipped through the cracks, but somehow, after being a contributor for 5 months now, I have neglected to share a single chocolate recipe! What kind of dessert blogger am I???

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Non-Alcoholic Mojito Trifles (she: Allie)

Hello again, friends! It’s Allie here, from Baking a Moment. Has it warmed up yet, in your neck of the woods? I’m happy to say, Spring has finally sprung here in the Philadelphia area. Yay! It’s about time 😛 Today is balmy and bright, and I just returned from a leisurely morning spent at the little league fields. Bliss!

How was your weekend? I hope you got in lots of relaxation, and good food, and maybe even a cocktail/mocktail or two. Today’s dessert recipe is super-simple, and incorporates all the sweet and citrusy flavor of a mojito. It’s perfect for a backyard barbecue. It’s basically just angel food cake, cubed up and drenched in a minty simple syrup. Just sprinkle with more fresh mint, add a few dollops of lime curd, and top it off with swirls of whipped cream. Lime zest and a sprig of mint make it pretty and amp up the mojito mojo.

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Banana Split Mini Bundt Cakes (she: Allie)

Banana Split Mini Bundt Cakes are such a Fun Treat! Moist Banana Cake is Filled with Pineapple, and Topped with Strawberry Buttercream, Chocolate Sauce, Peanuts, and a Cherry on Top. Perfect for your next Party!

When I think of Spring, I think of birthday parties. Both my boys were Spring babies, and I love that! When they were first born, I loved that just when we were ready to venture out of our little cocoon, gorgeous warm breezes were beckoning us to go on long stroller walks. And now that they’re bigger, I love that presents, parties, and games are there for them, just when their house-bound stir-craziness is at a fever pitch.

Since baking’s my favorite, I always try to come up with something super-special and fun for them on their birthdays. I think these Banana Split Mini Bundt Cakes definitely fit the bill!

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Chai Spiced Scotch Shortbread (she: Allie)

How was your January? Mine was full of snow and dirty tissues, lol! Seriously, we’ve had so. much. snow this month! It’s been a record year here in the Philadelphia area. And now I am so pleased to finally be over the flu. Ugh! My older son brought it home from a birthday party a few weeks ago, and despite all my frantic attempts to clean every possible surface with disinfecting wipes, it only took a day and half before my other son and I were both knocked out with it. And it was a doozy! But things are finally returning to normal around here, or as close to it as we can get, when school is cancelled or delayed every few days!
Speaking of being snowed in, today’s recipe is just perfect for those kind of days. My boys love “helping” Dad shovel the snow from our driveway, and when they come back in all rosy-cheeked and bright-eyed, I love to be able to offer them a cup of hot cocoa to warm their tummies. This shortbread is such a lovely accompaniment!

These cookies are so buttery and melt-in-your-mouth tender…

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Skinny Pomegranate Pear Muffins with Ginger Oat Streusel (She: Allie)

So here we are. It’s January. Ugh. Tough month. Tough month for a desserts blogger, especially. So many of us have over-indulged in the previous months, and we’ve resolved to do better in the new year. We are not interested in anything sugary or buttery, we just want something nourishing and soul-satisfying, that will power us through our new, or renewed, fitness routines. These Muffins are Loaded with Fresh, Seasonal Fruit, and Made with Healthy Whole Grains! Low in Fat and High in Protein, with a Warmly Spiced, Crunchy Sweet Streusel Topping.