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This  Cream Cheese Pound Cake is a tender, moist, and flavorful dessert that’s a new spin on traditional pound cake! This recipe is simple to make! Top it off with whipped cream and fresh berries or enjoy plain!  Pound cake is a simple and versatile classic, but have you ever tried cream cheese pound cake before? This simple addition gives this pound cake a soft, tender crumb that absolutely melts in your mouth. Make sure to print this staple recipe and save it with your other cake favorites like Tres Leches Cake , Marble Bundt Cake , and Strawberry Pound Cake ! Cream Cheese Pound Cake Hey everyone! Sam here from Sugar Spun Run with yet another sweet dessert! Today I’m showing you how to make one of the  best pound cakes I ever tasted, all thanks to a secret ingredient: cream cheese! I love baking with cream cheese (my cheesecake recipe is one of my most used ever) and knew it would be a great way to elevate classic pound cake to the next level. This cream cheese...

Monte Cristo Croissant Sandwich is a flaky croissant with melted Swiss cheese, decadent ham dipped in a raspberry jelly that will melt in your mouth with each bite! You will be in heaven with this sweet and savory sandwich! Monte Cristo Sandwich Breakfast, lunch and dinner is served with this Monte Cristo Sandwich! You can’t go wrong with a warm, buttery crust that is melted together to create a classic sandwich in your own oven.  We had our first Monte Cristo Sandwich at Disneyworld and our family is hooked!  The flavors melt together and warm you with a comfort meal that everyone loves. These sandwiches come together easily and can be baked in the oven using Reynolds Wrap. I love how easy it is to use.  I am always finding new ways to use Reynold’s Wrap aluminum foil and it gives that crisp clean cut for any size that you need!   I love the thickness that Reynolds Wrap has and that it is oven safe.  Wrapping these Monte Cristo Sandw...

Pink Velvet Coconut Macaroons are sweet and pretty coconut cookies! A touch of cocoa powder, some pink coloring, and a few pink sprinkles make these chewy and soft cookies so fun! I partnered with my friends over at Imperial Sugar on this recipe today. Thank you for supporting the brands that make this website possible. Pink Velvet Coconut Macaroons Are As Pretty As They Are Delicious! Today we’re talking COCONUT! Continue reading Pink Velvet Coconut Macaroons at Cookies and Cups.

This Easy Pineapple Baked Ham Recipe is easy and loaded with flavor thanks to the sweet glaze! AND this ham is baked in an oven bag which keeps it ultra moist. I’ve got some tips and tricks for ham success every time! I’m thrilled to announce I’m a 2019 Reynolds Kitchens Ambassador and will be partnering this year with them on some fun new recipes! Thank you for supporting the brands that make this website possible! Continue reading Pineapple Baked Ham Recipe at Cookies and Cups.

I combined two of my favorite foods – Chicken Parmesan and Lasagna to make this delicious Chicken Parmesan Lasagna, the perfect family-friendly dish to feed a large crowd! Chicken Parmesan Lasagna You’re going to need a really deep baking dish to make this!! This extra deep lasagna has 5 layers of noodles (I used no-bake), with two layers of breaded chicken cutlets (yeah baby!) in between all that saucy, cheesy goodness! (more…)

Tamale Pie is a juicy ground beef on top of a cornbread crust, all drenched in a bold enchilada sauce. This casserole recipe is an easy spin on tamales making it perfect for a weeknight dinner.   This Tamale pie is bold and flavorful! Loaded with ground taco meat, and lots of melted cheese, this is a dish the entire family will love! Plus it’s easy to make ahead, instructions are below. Serve this alongside some Chilled Cucumber Tomato Salad , or some Southwest Quinoa Bean Salad , and finish the meal with a slice of classic Tres Leches Cake ! Tamale Pie Hey y’all! Serene back from House of Yumm. This classic casserole recipe is a family favorite! I have made so many versions of this dish, and I have a Green Chile Chicken Tamale Pie version on my site, if you want to see how you can change up the toppings. Basically we will make a cornbread crust that mimics the texture of the masa in tamales, and we can load it up with any topping of our choice! This particular recipe I’m sh...

Sweet and Salty Brownies will end your search for the ultimate fudgy brownie recipe. A simple homemade salted caramel is baked right into the brownies, leaving them extra rich and decadent. A sprinkle of flaked sea salt on top is the perfect garnish! Ultimate Sweet and Salty Brownies Are Easily One Of My Favorite Brownies Recipes EVER! I have made a LOT of brownie recipes here on my site. A.Lot. My Fudgy Brownies Recipe is the classic, and my Kid’s Favorite Brownies are ALWAYS a hit. Continue reading Sweet and Salty Brownies at Cookies and Cups.