
Hi! I’m Melissa. I made you some brownies.
Here you will find family friendly recipes that even the most persnickety taste buds will enjoy. There is something for everyone so grab a brownie and have a look around.
It`s Cadbury egg szn and what better way to enjoy them than with more chocolate and peanut butter?
You`ll need 👇🏼
4 tablespoons salted butter
4 cups mini marshmallows
5 cups Cocoa Pebbles cereal
1 cup creamy peanut butter
sprinkles
Cadbury mini eggs
Tap the link in my bio for the full recipe > @melissa_pplates or just ask & I`ll DM you a clickable link.
https://www.persnicketyplates.com/no-bake-chocolate-peanut-butter-birds-nest-cookies/
#cadburyeggs #cadburychocolate #peanutbutterlover #cocoapebbles #eastertreats #easterdesserts #nobaketreats #persnicketyplates

Happy Spring 🐥
These little cuties are really easy to make.
You`ll need 👇🏼
1 package sugar wafer cookies any flavor
1 cup yellow candy melts
1 tablespoon coconut oil
candy eyeballs
orange sprinkles for the beak
orange flower-shaped sprinkles for the feet
yellow leaf-shaped sprinkles for the hair
Click the link in my bio > @melissa_pplates for step-by-step pics & more details.
https://www.persnicketyplates.com/easter-chick-dipped-wafer-cookies/
#springvibes #easydessertrecipe #easterdessert #easterdesserts #cookiesoftheday #cookiedecoration #persnicketyplates

Perfect little bites.
Only 5 ingredients.
You`ll need 👇🏼
1 cup sugar
1 cup peanut butter
1 egg
1 tsp vanilla
24 mini Reese`s Cups
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https://www.persnicketyplates.com/peanut-butter-reeses-cookie-cups/
#peanutbuttercups #peanutbutterlover #reesescups #peanutbuttercookies #bakefromscratch #makeitdelicious #easydessertrecipe #persnicketyplates

They look like potatoes, right? 🥔🥔
It`s actually Irish Potato Candy which doesn`t include any potatoes...and isn`t very much Irish, but it`s still delicious & fun, and easy to make for St. Patrick`s Day 🍀
You`ll need 👇🏼
4 oz cream cheese, at room temp
4 TB unsalted butter, at room temp
1 tsp vanilla extract
4 cups powdered sugar
2 cups shredded coconut
½ cup light brown sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Click the link in my bio for the full recipe >> @melissa_pplates or just ask & I`ll send you a clickable link.
https://www.persnicketyplates.com/irish-potato-candy/
#irishpotatocandy #stpatrickday #homemadecandy #nobakerecipe #nobakedessert #madeyalook #persnicketyplates

I`m not a huge pie lover but a Hot Fudge Pie? I`m in.
Make this one for Pi Day tomorrow, you only need 7 ingredients 👇
1 ½ ounces unsweetened baking chocolate (1.5 squares)
8 TB unsalted butter
1 cup granulated white sugar
2 large eggs, beaten
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 TB milk
¼ cup all purpose flour
Click the link in my bio for the full recipe > @melissa_pplates or just ask & I`ll DM you a clickable link.
https://www.persnicketyplates.com/hot-fudge-pie-over-at-the-ny-melrose-family/
#pieday #piday #hotfudge #chocolatepie #chocolateloversclub #vintagerecipes #bakefromscratch #bakinglove #makeitdelicious #persnicketyplates

That`s a big cookie 🤩🤩😍
One giant chocolate chip cookie for whenever the mood hits.
You`ll need 👇🏼
2 TB salted butter, at room temp
2 TB granulated sugar
2 TB light brown sugar packed
2 TB beaten egg
1/4 tsp pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup all purpose flour + 1 Tablespoon
1/4 tsp kosher salt
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 cup chocolate chips
pinch sea salt
Click the link in my bio for the full recipe>> @melissa_pplates or just ask & I`ll DM you a clickable link.
https://www.persnicketyplates.com/giant-chocolate-chip-cookie-for-one-or-two/
#chocolatelover #chocolatechipcookies #chocolatechipcookiedough #chocolatechipcookierecipe #bakefromscratch #bakinglove #makeitdelicious #persnicketyplates

Have you made Lucky Charms Treats? They`re like rice krispy treats but....magically delicious 🌈
You`ll need 👇
8 TB unsalted butter, melted
¼ tsp salt
10 oz mini marshmallows
10 cups Lucky Charms cereal
½ cup Lucky Charms marshmallows, for topping
rainbow sprinkles
Click the link in my bio for the full recipe > @melissa_pplates or just ask & I`ll DM you a clickable link.
https://www.persnicketyplates.com/lucky-charms-treats/
#luckycharms #luckycharmscereal #stpatricksdaytreats #nobakedessert #nobaketreats #makeitdelicious #persnicketyplates

...EAT.
Mostly brownies.
Happy Friday ❤️
Click the link in my bio for the full recipe or just ask & I`ll DM you the clickable link >> @melissa_pplates
https://www.persnicketyplates.com/simple-dark-chocolate-brownies/
#brownielover #brownies #browniesofinstagram #brownieslover #bakefromscratch #bakinglove #persnicketyplates

One of my favorite 30 minute meals got a facelift this week - new pics for this Chicken & Dumplings recipe. One pot and about 30 minutes gets you pure comfort food.
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https://www.persnicketyplates.com/chicken-and-dumplings/
#30minutemeals #30minutemeal #comfortfood #easydinnerideas #easydinnerrecipes #chickenanddumplings #makeitdelicious #persnicketyplates

You were into my giant chocolate chip cookie so here`s a giant PEANUT BUTTER cookie filled with Reese`s Pieces and chocolate chips 😋🍪
Click the link in my bio for the full printable recipe > @melissa_pplates or just ask & I`ll DM you a clickable link.
https://www.persnicketyplates.com/giant-peanut-butter-reeses-pieces-cookie-for-one/
#cookiesofinsta #cookiesofig #cookiesoftheday #singleservedessert #singleserving #giantcookie #peanutbutterlover #reesespieces #bakefromscratch #makeitdelicious #persnicketyplates

Never too much brownie content 😝💁🏻♀️
I usually use oil in my brownie recipe but I went with melted butter in this batch & might be a convert.
You`ll need 👇🏼
1 cup granulated white sugar
½ cup all purpose flour
⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder I use Hershey`s Special Dark
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking powder
½ cup chocolate chips
2 large eggs
⅓ cup melted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Click the link in my bio for the full recipe > @melissa_pplates or just ask & I`ll DM you a clickable link.
https://www.persnicketyplates.com/simple-dark-chocolate-brownies/
#brownielover #brownies #browniesofinstagram #bakefromscratch #bakinglove #tgif #weekendbaking #makeitdelicious #persnicketyplates

Heart shaped cookies for whenever you need a reminder that someone loves you 💕
I made these as part of the Good Cookie Valentine`s Event to raise money for @cookies4kids 🍪
You`ll need 👇🏼
1 cup salted butter at room temperature
1 cup light brown sugar
½ cup granulated white sugar
1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
1 Tablespoon vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup chocolate chips
½ cup chopped chocolate I use Trader Joe`s Pound Bar
Maldon sea salt for sprinkling on top
Click the link in my bio for the full recipe > @melissa_pplates
and for all the details on how you can help, too!
https://www.persnicketyplates.com/heart-shaped-chocolate-chip-cookies/
#helpingcookies #cookielove #bakefromscratch #valentinesdaycookies #valentinestreats #chocolatechipcookies #makeitfun #makeitdelicious #bakinglove #persnicketyplates

Buffalo "wings"...but make them cauliflower.
This was my first viral recipe in 2013 & it`s still 🔥 possibly even better now because air fryers are a thing.
You`ll need 👇🏼
1 medium head of cauliflower
For the batter
1/2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup water
1 dash Frank`s Wing Sauce or Frank`s Original Hot Sauce
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt or garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon dried onion or onion powder
For the buffalo sauce
1/4 cup Frank`s Wing Sauce
3 TB salted butter melted (or coconut oil if vegan)
pinch of salt
Click the link in my bio for the full recipe > @melissa_pplates or just ask & I`ll DM you a clickable link.
https://www.persnicketyplates.com/buffalo-cauliflower/
#buffalowings #buffalocauliflower #buffalowings #gamedayfood #superbowlsnacks #cauliflowerwings #whatvegetarianseat #makeitdelicious #persnicketyplates

Slow Cooker Beef Ramen Noodles - think college...but wayyyy better.
You`ll need 👇🏼
1 pound ground beef I recommend sirloin (93/7)
1 cup matchstick carrots
1 medium red bell pepper sliced
2-3 large scallions roughly chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup low sodium soy sauce
⅓ cup brown sugar
14.25 ounces chicken stock or beef stock
2 packs ramen noodles
sesame seeds optional
scallions optional
Click the link in my bio for the full recipe > @melissa_pplates or just ask & I`ll DM you a clickable link.
https://www.persnicketyplates.com/slow-cooker-beef-ramen-noodles/#recipe
#slowcookerrecipes #slowcookermeals #crockpotcooking #beeframen #ramennoodles #easyrecipesathome #whatsfordinner #makeitdelicious #persnicketyplates

It`s a long game 💁🏻♀️
I cropped the audio but the whole thing is 👌🏼👌🏼
#foodblogging #foodblogger #bloggersofinstagram #michiganblogger #foodphotographer #makeitdelicious #browniesofinstagram #brownieslover #persnicketyplates

Have you bought any valentine colored M&Ms yet? Grab some & make these super easy red velvet cookies.
You`ll need 👇🏼
15.25 oz Red Velvet Cake Mix
2 large eggs
⅓ cup vegetable oil
¾ cup M&Ms
Click the link in my bio for the full recipe > @melissa_pplates
Or just ask & I`ll DM you a clickable link.
https://www.persnicketyplates.com/red-velvet-mm-cake-mix-cookies/
#redvelvetcookie #redvelvetcookies #cakemixcookies #valentinesdaycookies #semihomemade #makeitdelicious #persnicketyplates

It`s just a lil crush 🤩
These are my family size, "better than the box mix" brownies. They are indeed better than any mix you`ve made.
Click the link in my bio > @melissa_pplates for the full recipe or just ask & I`ll DM you a clickable link.
https://www.persnicketyplates.com/better-than-box-mix-brownies/
#brownielover #browniesofinstagram #brownielovers #bakefromscratch #makeitdelicious #bakinglove #persnicketyplates

You ever wondered what would happen if you combined cinnamon rolls with a cheesecake? Me too.
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or just ask & I`ll DM you a clickable link.
You`ll need 👇🏼
For the Cinnamon Roll Base
12.4 ounce refrigerated cinnamon rolls including the icing
For the Cheesecake
16 ounces cream cheese softened to room temp
¾ cup granulated white sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
⅓ cup heavy cream
2 large eggs at room temp
For the Cinnamon Filling
¾ cup brown sugar
¼ cup all purpose flour
1 tablespoon cinnamon
½ cup unsalted butter melted
https://www.persnicketyplates.com/cinnamon-roll-cheesecake/
#cheesecakelovers #cheesecakes #cheesecakelove
#cinnamonroll #dessertslover #makeitdelicious #persnicketyplates

Sometimes you just need a giant cookie 🍪
Enough to share but no shame if you don`t.
Click the link in my bio for the full printable recipe > @melissa_pplates or just ask & I`ll DM you a clickable link.
https://www.persnicketyplates.com/giant-chocolate-chip-cookie-for-one-or-two/
#cookiesofinsta #cookiesofig #cookiesoftheday #singleservedessert #singleserving #giantcookie #bakefromscratch #makeitdelicious #persnicketyplates

Somebody pinch me.
✨ recipe coming soon ✨
#foodblogfeed #foodblogging #cookiesofinsta #chocolatechipcookies #chocolateloversclub #bakefromscratch #makeitdelicious #persnicketyplates


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