Easy 5 Ingredients (or Less!) Recipes

17+ Easy 3 Ingredient Desserts

Jaclyn Shimmel — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 17:02:41 +0000

If you love dessert but don’t have time (or energy) for complicated recipes, these easy 3 ingredient desserts are for you! From quick fudge and dump cakes to no-bake desserts like pretzel hugs and s’mores dip, these 17+ recipes are made with minimal ingredients and maximum flavor. Whether you’re baking last-minute, need a kid-friendly recipe,...

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2 Ingredient Biscuits

Jaclyn Shimmel — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:38:07 +0000

Flaky, golden, and shockingly easy, these 2 ingredient biscuits are as simple as baking gets. There’s something so comforting about a warm biscuit, fresh out of the oven. And when it only takes two ingredients? You might find yourself making these on repeat. I first tried this recipe on one of those busy nights when...

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2-Ingredient Pumpkin Rolls

Jaclyn Shimmel — Wed, 05 Nov 2025 16:25:11 +0000

These 2-ingredient pumpkin rolls are soft, fluffy, and made with just pumpkin puree and self-rising flour. No eggs, no yeast, no complicated steps. Just a quick, cozy bread that’s perfect for fall dinners or holiday tables. If you’re craving homemade dinner rolls but don’t have time or energy for a complicated dough, these pumpkin rolls...

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2-Ingredient Peanut Butter Fudge

Jaclyn Shimmel — Fri, 12 Sep 2025 13:59:48 +0000

Rich, creamy, and ready in minutes—this 2-ingredient peanut butter fudge is the easiest fudge recipe you’ll ever make. All you need is peanut butter, a tub of vanilla frosting, and a microwave. It’s the perfect no-bake sweet treat to keep in your fridge, serve on a dessert tray, or wrap up for gifting. If you’ve...

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3-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

Jaclyn Shimmel — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 12:19:18 +0000

Soft and chewy 3-ingredient peanut butter cookies are a busy parent’s dream! Incredibly simple to make, these flourless cookies are ready in 15 minutes for the perfect quick treat. At my house, dessert emergencies are a real thing. Maybe guests pop in unexpectedly, or maybe it’s just one of those nights when something sweet has...

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Rhubarb Dump Cake

Jaclyn Shimmel — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 16:09:04 +0000

This 4-Ingredient rhubarb dump cake is a simple and flavor-packed dessert with the perfect balance of sweetness and tang. Tart rhubarb is mixed with sweet strawberry jelly and topped with a buttery, golden cake layer that bakes into a soft, crumbly topping. As it bakes, the rhubarb becomes tender, creating a delicious contrast to the...

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Sausage Pancake Muffins

Jaclyn Shimmel — Tue, 28 Jan 2025 16:45:56 +0000

These sausage pancake muffins deliver all the sweet and savory goodness of a McGriddle in every bite! With fluffy pancake mix, melty cheddar cheese, juicy sausage, and a touch of maple syrup, they’re the ultimate breakfast treat—ready in just 30 minutes! We’re big fans of hearty breakfasts around here. When there’s time, we go all...

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3 Ingredient Chili Cheese Dip

Jaclyn Shimmel — Sun, 29 Dec 2024 21:09:05 +0000

This 3 ingredient chili cheese dip is the perfect quick and easy appetizer for game day, holiday parties, potlucks, or any time you need a crowd-pleasing snack. Made with cream cheese, a can of chili, and shredded cheddar, it’s a simple recipe that delivers big on flavor. The layers of creamy cream cheese, hearty chili,...

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Zebra Cake Balls

Jaclyn Shimmel — Sun, 22 Dec 2024 18:53:46 +0000

Zebra Cake Balls (aka truffles) are the perfect no-bake dessert for fans of Little Debbie Zebra Cakes. With just 4 ingredients, these creamy, bite-sized treats are quick and easy to make. They’re a great option for parties, holidays, or anytime you’re craving a quick and delicious dessert. If you’ve already tried my Little Debbie Christmas...

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Open Faced Turkey Sandwich

Jaclyn Shimmel — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:58:27 +0000

An open faced turkey sandwich is the ultimate comfort meal, with tender turkey slices smothered in hot gravy and served over toasted bread. It’s perfect for a quick and satisfying dinner or for using up your Thanksgiving leftovers. Whether you use deli-sliced turkey or roasted turkey from a holiday feast, these hot turkey sandwiches come...

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Turkey Gravy Without Drippings

Jaclyn Shimmel — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:59:56 +0000

This rich, savory turkey gravy without drippings is made in just 15 minutes with turkey stock, butter, flour, poultry seasoning, and a bit of salt and pepper to taste. It’s the perfect recipe when you need a quick and easy gravy or your bird doesn’t produce enough of its own juices. While homemade gravy from...

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Halloween Popcorn Hands

Jaclyn Shimmel — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:04:38 +0000

Halloween popcorn hands are a fun Halloween snack made with popcorn, candy corn, and plastic gloves. They are so simple to make that the kids can help make these fun snacks too. When you don’t feel like baking witch hat cupcakes or Halloween cookies, these simple no-bake treats are the perfect easy Halloween treat idea....

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