Kid friendly july 4th desserts recipes with 300 or fewer calories costing less than $2.5 per serving

Creole Pralines

Better than a cookie (sorry bakers, but this is a Creole group) and with the true taste of New Orleans, Creole Pralines are one of the signature…

Japanese “Rare” Cheesecake

No bake cheesecakes are called “rare cheesecakes” in Japan. It is a soft type of cheesecake and usually gelatin is used to harden the filling. Rare…

Mom's Mayonnaise Cake

This is such an awesome chocolate cake. Mom used to make it for our birthdays and special occasions. Moist and yummy!

Caramel Pudding

The Amish call it caramel pudding but most people call it butterscotch pudding.

Molasses Crinkles

A classic molasses cookie for a lunch box, an after school snack, coffee break or a pick-me-up anytime. Cookies are always handy to eat-on-the-run.…

Peanut Butter Cookies

Easy, delicious peanut butter cookies. The kids love them and can make them on their own, they're so easy.

Applesauce Honey Cookies

These sweet, moist, spice-scented cookies are a cinch to make.

Loaded Oatmeal Cookies

Loaded Oatmeal Cookies are for an after school snack for your children or coffee break at work with your co-workers. They provide extra nutritive…

Oat Pecan Praline Cookies

Chewy, slightly soft texture with a hint of caramel pecan, these attractive cookies make a nice snack for company with coffee, tea or milk.…

Molasses Cookies

A modernized version of my grandmother's (Eva M. Koehler) molasses cookies--without the pearl ash. One of the great cookie treats of all time.…

Easy Strawberry Jam Filled Cookies

This recipe has cream cheese in the dough. Makes the dough smooth and rich tasting. I like making these with…

Chocolate Dreams

Peppermint Stick Ice Cream

What to do with the candy canes after Christmas? Make ice cream! Doesn't have to be summer to get my ice cream maker out.

Peanutty Oatmeal Cookies

A different take on peanut butter cookies. The oatmeal adds chewiness, and the chopped peanuts add extra crunch. For an over-the-top serving, spread…

White Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Cookies

My son suggested adding white chocolate chips to my peanut butter cookie recipe and let me just say I don't see…