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    When the weather gets warmer, we tend to see the same desserts over and over. And while they're incredibly delicious (I mean, seriously, who doesn't like ice cream?), we ought to mix it up a bit. These Homemade Apple Pie Candy Apples are the perfect thing to bring to a barbecue or party when you just can't stomach another Flying Saucer.

    And the best part? They're incredibly fun to make with the kids!

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    Peanut butter cookies are one of the simplest but most wonderful desserts of all time. They're a classic for a good reason -- because they're that good. Of course, it depends on the cookie, but when you get a good one, there are few things better.

    This recipe from Her View From Home makes, hands down, the best ones I've ever had. They come out moist and chewy, and people flip for them. You only need three ingredients to make them (yes, three!), and one of them is not flour. That means they're perfect people who must stick to gluten-free diets. And while it's hard to improve on perfection, if you add some chocolate chips to the dough before baking, you'll do just that.

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    Who here loves pound cake? I know you can get it at any grocery store. But nothing beats the homemade version -- especially with a sweet, sticky glaze over it. Plus! You get that yummy baked cake smell in your house. I mean ... eating cake is great and all, but I think I like the smell of baking cake even more than the taste. Hell, you could forget the glaze if you want and just eat the cake while it's still hot. Or you could cover it in whipped cream and berries. Or you could spread Nutella over a slice. Or -- well, pound cake is pretty versatile. I don't have to tell you. So here's a classic pound cake recipe with glaze -- the rest is up to you.

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    Like pretty much every kid, my son is a huge cookie lover. And by far, one of his absolute favorites is snickerdoodles, probably because he's a huge lover of all things cinnamon.

    And I always love when I find a recipe that puts a fun twist on a dessert he adores, which is why I can't wait to test out these deilsh looking snickerdoodle cupcakes from Betty Crocker.

    (OMG. His favorite cookie magically turned into a cupcake? He'll freak when he tastes these things!)

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    An ooey-gooey pie with filling that tastes just like chocolate chip cookie dough sounds like something out of your wildest sugar craving fantasies, but I am here to tell you that you can stop dreaming. That pie totally exists. And what's more, it's super-simple to bake up in a flash. I know -- dangerous, right? But also, amaaazing!

    Check out the recipe ...

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    Here's a sweet summer treat that's bursting with cuteness -- confetti cookie pie. Each piece is like a little slice of happiness.

    From Simply Scratch, it tastes even better than it looks. It's like a thick, moist sugar cookie filled with white chocolate chips and just a hint of almond. The sprinkles add an extra dose of sweetness. While you can use any color of sprinkles you like, red, white, and blue ones would make this an adorable dessert for the Fourth of July.

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    Cinnamon Toast Crunch is my happy place. The sweet, delectable cereal is a treat on its own with milk, as an ice cream sundae topping, or crumbled on top of apple pie, but now there's a new way to enjoy the sugary squares: the Cinnamon Toast Crunch cookie. Yup, it's just as amazing as you think it is.

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    There are few things better than s'mores roasted over an open fire, but these s'mores whoopie pies may just be one of them. They're the perfect summer treat anytime, even when there's no open flame to be had.

    The following recipe is from Brown Eyed Baker, and it's heavenly. Instead of graham crackers, there's a delicious cake-like crust that forms the base of each pie. That alone would be good enough, but it's then filled with a fluffy marshmallow filling and a chocolate ganache so thick and creamy you'll want to drink it. Don't -- because all three together are even better.

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    Few things are tastier than cinnamon rolls. They're sweet, fluffy, and not something you eat everyday -- a genuine treat. You can never go wrong with a cinnamon roll, but let's be honest: Sometimes they're a pain to make.

    Satisfy your cinnamon roll craving with this unbelievably easy Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake. It's served in a "mug", and takes about 3 minutes to make -- seriously!

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    Here on the East Coast, we've been hit with a little heat wave. So if I'm craving chocolate cake, I'm going to have to find a different way to make it besides turning on that hot oven. What's that? I should try using my slow cooker? Why, that's a bonkers idea! Who ever heard of using their Crock-Pot to make chocolate cake? The very idea boggles the mind.

    But it's possible -- I looked around and found recipes for slow cooker chocolate cake. Hooray! No special tricks here. Just mix the ingredients and cook for about three hours. Here's a slow cooker chocolate cake recipe that looks super easy.

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