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Top 12 of 2012

As 2012 comes to a close, I thought it would be fun to look back at the year.  These are the most popular 12 recipes of 2012 – based on page views.  Some of them are definitely favorites of mine, others are way more popular then I thought they ever would be.

#12 Reese’s Peanut Butter Cookies – these are one of my favorite cookies.  Soft, chewy, and full of peanut butter.  I even entered them in a cookie contest and got 2nd place.

reeses peanut butter cookies

 

#11Cookie Dough Baked Oatmeal– I completely forgot about this oatmeal.  I really need to make it again

cookie dough baked oatmeal

#10 Granola Bars – I make these often, and was just going to try a new version soon.  They remain a favorite in this house.

granola bars

#9 Peanut Butter Bars – what is not to love with these!  They taste like a Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup.  I have made these many times for bake sales and other things, they are always a hit!

peanut butter chocolate bars

#8 Oreo Brownies – Brownies are my ultimate weakness, and then you add Oreo’s, and I am done for!

oreo brownie

#7Watermelon Fizz – This is a very refreshing drink for the summer.  I made with virgin, but you could add Gin or Vodka and make a great cocktail for a party

watermelon fizz

#6 – Sugar Cookie Bars – Sugar Cookies are a favorite at our house.  And this version is so easy!  No rolling and cutting out shapes, just put in a pan, and bake!

sugar cookie bars

#5Birthday Cake Pancakes – What better way to start your birthday?  Pancakes that taste like a cake, and look pretty too.  I just might be making these for my birthday on Tuesday.

birthday cake pancakes

#4 Nutella No Bake Bars – Unless you are new here, you know I am obsessed with Nutella.  These are just like your classic no bake cookies, but you use Nutella instead of the peanut butter, and put them in a pan instead of forming each cookie – so easy, so good!

a plate of dessert

#3Peanut Butter Protein Balls – A snack that is healthy, and good for you is always a win.  These little balls taste like peanut butter cookie dough, and are super quick to make.

peanut butter balls

#2Oatmeal Breakfast Cookie – This is still a favorite at our house.  My son loves this, and asks for it often for breakfast.  I have switched it up with adding peanut butter, and even tried Nutella once.  You can add raisins, or other dried fruits.  Great, quick, and healthy breakfast.

oatmeal breakfast cookie

And the #1 most popular recipe of 2012 is…..

Baja Shrimp Tacos – I had no idea these would be so popular.  My husband read the description of Red Robin’s Baja Shrimp Tacos while we were there once, and I created what I thought they would be at home.  A little spicy, actually healthy for you, and pretty easy to throw together.

shrimp tacos

Thank you so much for following along over the year.  I have had so much fun doing this, and can’t wait to see what 2013 has in store.

Erin S
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Stephanie @ Macaroni and Cheesecake

Friday 4th of January 2013

Everything looks great! I'm excited to try that cookie dough baked oatmeal!

JulieD

Tuesday 1st of January 2013

Wow, everything looks amazing...I can see why they were the top recipes! Hope you have a very happy new year!

Erin @ Texanerin Baking

Tuesday 1st of January 2013

Those sugar cookie bars are so pretty! And a beautiful picture, too. :) Everything looks awesome but I'm off to check those peanut butter protein balls first!

Ramona

Monday 31st of December 2012

What a fantastic review of your greatest hits. :)

Suzanne

Sunday 30th of December 2012

I remember these recipes well and they all are wonderful Erin, I've been wanting to try out so many of these beauties but first thing I gotta do is the sugar cookie bars since I adore sugar cookies!! Happy New Year Erin and to your family.

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