Making dessert for a crowd?  You will never have to look for another recipe!

My Dad loves treats. The messier the better. So a big banana split with hot fudge sauce, whipped cream, nuts, sprinkles, and lots of bananas on top of ice cream is perfect. If it had a brownie base, well that would be Heaven on Earth!

I remember as a kid going to Farrell’s Ice Cream Parlor for birthdays and special occasions. Sometimes he would take us to Thrifty’s where you could get a triple scoop for only 25 cents. It was always a big deal, and always agonizing to decide which ones we wanted and in what order.

Decisions. Decisions. All those tubs of ice-cream and sherbert.

Being able to serve up several people at once is also a big plus. With the hot fudge sauce drizzled across the top it just adds to the decadence. Don’t forget the cherry.

For those who are not big cake fans, put a birthday candle in this and make a wish!    as in I wish I could have this dessert more often!

This is what Betty Crocker says about this easy but super yummy dessert.

Calling all banana split lovers: This dessert is for you. From the rich brownie base to the cherries on top, these bars have it all!

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I was shocked to find out my cookies were the Gold Standard.

I remember the day when one of our kids told me about what he ate at lunch time. He started listing off chips, candy, Oreos, and a bunch of other food that I knew I hadn’t packed in his lunch.

“How did you get those?” I asked on our drive home from school.

“I traded my cookies!” he stated, proud of his negotiating skills.

“But I made those for you to take.” I have always baked cookies and our cookie jar is always full.

Jack went on to tell me that my cookies have become so well known that they are like the Gold Standard of cafeteria trading. He knows that no matter what , when he comes home he can have a cookie, but being able to have the ability to negotiate the food exchange was a big deal, especially for an 8th grader.

It was true. My cookies had always been a big hit with our kids’ friends. When any of them would come over, they usually looked to the spot on our kitchen counter to see what kind of cookies were in the glass jar and waited to be asked if they would like one..or two.

Here is what Lynn of Fresh April Flours has to say about the amazing recipe she shared with us.

The best way to eat a chocolate chip cookie! Soft in the center, chewy on the edges, and the perfect canvas for decorating for your celebration!

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