If you consider Thanksgiving the start of the holiday season like I do, we’re just about halfway to THE holidays right about now. By “the” holidays, you know what I mean! The giant ones. The bake all month long, clean your house for parties, shop like mad holidays. I’m ready to cry a little because I’m not even close to being ready! I’m definitely looking for shortcuts where ever I can find them!
Holiday Shortcuts from Entenmann’s & Sara Lee
I received coupons to try out a selection of Entenmann’s & Sara Lee desserts. I do have my favorites when it comes to Entenmann’s and Sara Lee, but for the holidays, I decided to look at them with fresh eyes and really think “how can they make my life easier?”
This holiday season, they have a few great recipes using their already delicious on their own products to shortcut your way to amazing goodies. I was really looking forward to trying this Sara Lee Brownie Chocolate Chip Cake Jar recipe, but alas, the brownies are out of stock everywhere in my town. I guess everyone else is making this one too?
My personal favorite Entenmann’s treats are their chocolate donuts! I love the outer chocolate layer, they have a texture like none other. It’s thicker, more like a chocolate shell, but still smooth and melt-in-your-mouth delicious. If you’re a fan, definitely try these Entenmann’s Dreamy Chocolate Bars!
Check out the video to see just how easy they are to make!
While both these recipes are high on my “to make” list, I want to share the fact that Entenmann’s and Sara Lee snacks alone can be just the short cut you need!
For your holiday breakfasts and brunches, the Entenmann’s Holiday Sprinkled Pop ‘Ems are absolutely festive and adorable laid out on a red and white plate. You don’t need much more than that and a delicious cup of Entenmman’s coffee to make your guests happy!
If you want to get really fancy, these little Pop ‘Ems would look adorable on a cake pop stick. I’ve been thinking about trying that since I saw them, I just need to make a trip to the craft store across town to grab some.
We’re huge fans of the different danish flavors offered by Entenmann’s as well. The Raspberry Danish Twist is a great choice for holiday breakfasts. Cut it into slices and arrange it on a plate before your guests arrive and voila, you’re done! Again, it pairs beautifully with the K-Cups!
For dessert, you can’t go wrong with the Chocolate Fudge Cake. It’s so rich and delicious, loaded with creamy frosting. Add a festive touch by sprinkling some holiday sprinkles on top if you want!
Sara Lee has always been a hit with yummy treats from the grocer’s freezer, but did you know they have a whole new line of individually wrapped snacks? These treats include everything from delicious cinnamon rolls to cupcakes to the elusive brownies that I am on the hunt for! My son loves their Chocolate Creme Cupcakes, while I’m a huge fan of the buttery delicious crumb cakes.
Aside from using them as ingredients in your holiday recipes, the Sara Lee Snacks help you shortcut your way through the holidays by keeping your guests out of the party food you spent hours prepping! How? Stock up on a variety of snacks and keep them on hand to give overnight guests a sweet treat to enjoy other than the cookies that you’re saving for the main event. Trust me, you’ll want to do this! Every year, we stop buying snacks and goodies because we figure “we have cookies!” Yeah, we have cookies right up until we need them, then they’re gone because we had “just one” here and “just one” there!
Find all the delicious Entenmann’s and Sara Lee goodies you need to shortcut your way through the holidays in your favorite grocery store!
What are your favorite holiday shortcuts? Tell me in the comments!
Those dreamy chocolate bars sound so good. I need to make some of those.
Thanks so much for sharing all these great shortcuts. I love Entenmanns, so these are perfect for me.
Those dreamy chocolate bars sound delicious. I’ve never thought of using Entenmann’s in a recipe before. Usually I just snarf it!
I love Sara Lee desserts. I will have to see if we sell any of the individually wrapped snacks.
Those look SO good! I will need a break after this holiday everyone is at my house this season! I Might just hide in the closet and eat these!
I can use all the shortcuts I can get… ha. I have been so busy lately that I just need a break and I love Sara Lee already, so great ideas. Thanks for sharing.
Oh I love a good sara lee dessert. I haven’t had one in a long time but maybe over the holidays I’ll have to pick some up!
We often get Sara Lee desserts. They are so delicious the kids love them. I will have to try these recipes.
I love taking any holiday shortcuts that i can, I would rather spend the time with my family then be in the kitchen. Sara Lee desserts are perfect for every occasion.
The Sara Lee Brownie Chocolate Chip Cake Jar recipe looks so delicious and easy to make. I will have to get the ingredients i need so i can make this on the weekend.
I am all about Holiday shortcuts! That danish looks amazing!
Oh I’d love to have some delicious Sara Lee desserts for the holidays. Those Entenmanns chocolate bars sound amazing too!
Give me all the shortcuts in the world. Especially in the kitchen, and with the dishes too 😉
I love anything that saves me time in the kitchen! I love Entenmanns they make great products.
O love Sara Lee’s desserts, This really sounds yum. My kids would love this too.
I love Sara Lee and if I can shortcut anything during the holidays, I am all for it! Serving Sara Lee desserts just makes sense.
You have no idea how much I love the coffee cake. I practically hide it from everyone else so they don’t get any! I didn’t know they had Kcups though, I’ll have to look for the cinnamon one!
I’m all about shortcuts, especially in the kitchen. I love using bagged cookie mixes to make Cookie Mix in a Jar gifts!
Ooh, I love all of those! They all look like great gifts. I’m really wanting to make a lot with my daughter to give to others this Christmas and these would be perfect.
We love Sara lee. They taste so fresh and are the perfect treat with out all the mess.Thank you for sharing.
That dreamy chocolate bars is a must try. I will definitely try and make it one of these days. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
I like sarah lee .I gotta try the chocolate bars