Savor the season with a festive Peppermint Mocha Whipped Coffee topped with whipped cream and crushed candy canes! After enjoying our Pumpkin Spice Whipped Coffee recipe during the fall, we decided to make a Peppermint Mocha Whipped Coffee for winter! Every year my daughter awaits the arrival of the Ho Ho Mint Mocha from Caribou […]
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Peppermint Mocha Java Jar
Peppermint Mocha Java Jar is a homemade gift idea that is so easy to assemble! Mason jar gifts are fun to make, and everyone loves to receive them! My daughter’s favorite coffee drink of the entire year is the Ho Ho Mocha Mint from Caribou. She waits for it all year. When she can’t have […]
Chocolate Chip Mocha Icebox Cake Recipe
This Chocolate Chip Mocha Icebox Cake is an easy, no-bake dessert with delicious layers of chocolate chips and mocha whipped cream! Make this icebox cake ahead of time and it will be ready when you are. I was in my twenties (you know… just a few years ago) when I started to really enjoy coffee. […]
Frosty Mocha Punch
Frosty Mocha Punch is a cool, refreshing combination of chocolate, coffee, and ice cream! It’s always a part of our family celebrations. Sponsored by Collective Bias and Kraft Foods. One of the best things about the holidays is all of the holiday desserts! One of my family’s favorite holiday desserts is actually a beverage called […]
Pumpkin Mug Cake
This Pumpkin Mug Cake recipe is super easy to make with only a few ingredients. You are only 60 seconds away from warm, delicious cake! A 3 ingredient mug cake is made with cake mix, water, and a stir-in of your choice, such as spices, sprinkles, or chocolate chips! For this pumpkin mug cake, we […]
How To Make Iced Coffee
Here’s How To Make Iced Coffee in three different ways! Then, simply pour the hot coffee over ice and add your favorite flavorings. The difference between iced coffee and cold brew coffee is that iced coffee is brewed hot and then poured over ice, whereas cold brew coffee is made in cold water. Today I’m […]
How To Make Cold Foam
Here’s how to make cold foam for iced coffee! It’s super easy to make with only one ingredient. You can also add your favorite flavorings! Cold coffee drinks are a popular summer beverage, and they are delicious with cold foam on top! You can leave it plain, sweeten it or add a flavoring of your […]
Cold Brew Coffee
Cold Brew Coffee is SUPER easy to make with only coffee and water! Add your favorite syrup, cream, and cold foam for the perfect summer drink. We love iced coffee year-round, but it tastes extra delicious in the summer! Keep this cold brew coffee in the refrigerator so that you can make your favorite specialty […]
Orange Julius
This homemade Orange Julius recipe is refreshing on a hot summer day. Or make an orange whip drink as a breakfast or brunch beverage! Cool, creamy orange whip drink is part of the Orange Julius menu. Since it only requires a few ingredients you can make it at home whenever you are craving an icy […]
White Chocolate Sauce
This decadent White Chocolate Sauce is made with only two ingredients! Use it for a white chocolate mocha, ice cream topping, and fondue. Our daughter’s favorite Starbucks iced coffee drink is made with shots of blond espresso, Starbucks white mocha sauce, and half-n-half. So we made a copycat version of the sauce. This easy recipe […]
Brownie Milkshake
A Brownie Milkshake is a genius combination of our two favorite desserts: homemade chocolate brownies and thick, creamy milkshakes! Milkshakes are already pretty awesome, but why not bring them to the next level by incorporating brownies? It’s a drinkable brownie a la mode! I really wish I could give you a taste of this shake, […]
The BEST Homemade Milkshake Recipes
Here are the BEST homemade Milkshake Recipes you’ll want to make on repeat this summer! Keep cool with these classic all-American shakes. A burger, fries, and a shake is an all-American diner staple. Vanilla, chocolate and cookies n cream are the most popular flavors. It’s so easy to all of your favorite milkshakes at home, […]
Cranberry Punch
Creamy, frosty Cranberry Punch is a refreshing holiday drink that is ready in minutes and is irresistible to everyone from kids to adults! A frosted cranberry punch is the winter version of an Orange Julius! This cranberry julius is perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Eve.
Easter Dinner Ideas
These delicious Easter Dinner Ideas are TOTALLY DO-ABLE for everyone from beginners to busy moms and includes everything from ham to cake! I wanted to share our Easter dinner ideas and recipes for stress-free Easter! The blog post is broken down into the following Easter Dinner categories: appetizers, main dishes, vegetables, casseroles, salads, breads, beverages, […]
Peppermint Syrup
Make your own Peppermint Syrup with only three ingredients! Perfect for a peppermint mocha or hot chocolate. We are peppermint loving family and enjoy it in our desserts as well as our coffee. This peppermint syrup is so easy to make and is something we like to keep on hand. If you need a last-minute […]
Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte
Creamy Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte is perfect for fall. It’s ready in minutes and has pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice! You can make fancy iced pumpkin spice lattes at home with only a few ingredients! Add more or less to make it exactly how you want it, and then choose your favorite toppings. Enjoy […]
Chocolate Sauce Recipe
Rich, luscious Chocolate Sauce recipe from scratch that’s perfect for ice cream sundaes, cheesecakes, cakes, chocolate milk and hot chocolate. My husband’s favorite dessert is ice cream so for his birthday we had ice cream sundaes. I made caramel syrup, peanut butter sauce, and chocolate sauce. They were all delicious so I decided to share […]
Easy Thanksgiving Menu
This Easy Thanksgiving Menu that is TOTALLY DO-ABLE for everyone from beginners to busy moms. The holiday menu plan includes everything from turkey to pie! This Easy Thanksgiving Menu is full of ideas and recipes for stress-free Thanksgiving! The blog post is broken down into the following Thanksgiving Menu categories: appetizers, main dishes, casseroles, salads, […]
Sparkling Apple Cider
Sparkling Apple Cider is a refreshing holiday punch with tangy sweetness and a bit of fizz. Apple slices and cinnamon sticks make it pretty! This simple holiday drink is one of my favorites! It’s a fun twist on the traditional and I love the combination of flavors.
Vanilla Bean Syrup
Vanilla Bean Syrup is perfect for vanilla bean lattes. Making this vanilla syrup recipe at home with only three ingredients is super easy. One of my friends is slightly obsessed with vanilla bean lattes, which are great things to be in love with, except for the fact that hardly any coffee shops sell them, especially the […]
Pomegranate Punch
Sparkling Pomegranate Punch is a pretty, family-friendly drink perfect for holiday celebrations and parties from Thanksgiving to Christmas! Raise your hand if you look forward to pomegranate season every year. My kids would eat them every day if I kept them on hand! This pomegranate lime holiday punch has both pomegranate juice and pomegranate arils. […]
Iced Chai Latte
This Iced Chai Latte is a cool and refreshing combination of chai tea, milk, and espresso over ice. This recipe is great for an afternoon pick-me-up! My sister works at a restaurant and she knows that I love chai tea so she mentioned to me recently that some of the diners order a dirty chai […]
Chocolate Mint Brownies Recipe
This Chocolate Mint Brownies recipe will melt in your mouth! These bars are topped with mint buttercream and chocolate mint ganache. My husband and I have always loved chocolate and mint. One of the desserts we served at our wedding was homemade chocolate mint brownies. We asked friends and relatives to bring pans of brownies to serve. […]
Chocolate Mint Fudge
This Chocolate Mint Fudge recipe is smooth and creamy with crunchy bits of mint Oreos and Andes mints. It’s easy to make with 5 ingredients! Chocolate and mint are a flavor combination that my whole family enjoys, but the guys are the biggest fans. They enjoy everything from Grasshopper Lattes to Shamrock Shakes, peppermint patties, […]
Cranberry Orange Holiday Punch
Cranberry Orange Holiday Punch is so refreshing! This family-friendly, non alcoholic Christmas punch recipe is perfect for the holidays. This holiday punch recipe tastes delicious and looks so pretty, too! You can make it with lemon-lime soda or ginger ale. We enjoy it at both Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner.
Chocolate Mint Milkshake
This Chocolate Mint Milkshake recipe is a cool, creamy combination of ice cream, coffee, mint, and chocolate topped with whipped cream! My husband’s favorite flavored coffee drink is a grasshopper or mint condition, so this is the milkshake version of those coffee drinks, and it is so delicious!
European Truffle Pies Recipe
European Truffle Pies are mini pies with triple the chocolate! This chocolate pie recipe is perfect for the chocolate lovers in your life. Every year during the month of February, you can get European Truffle Pies from Baker’s Square. It is “An exquisitely rich pie featuring dark chocolate silk, chocolate ganache, and chocolate whipped cream […]
Chocolate Peppermint Torte
Chocolate and peppermint are the perfect combination for holiday desserts! This Chocolate Peppermint Torte recipe is a layer cake filled with peppermint cream frosting. With Christmas just around the corner, it is time for a holiday version of one of my favorite desserts: a torte (or cream filled layer cake). There were a few flavors […]
Ice Cream Treats
This post brought to you by Unilever Ice Cream. All opinions are 100% mine. What’s the most delicious way to cool down in the summer heat? With ice cream treats, of course! We are in the middle of summer and who feels like spending time in the kitchen baking? I would rather pick up a […]
Free Printables
Here are OVER 100 FREE PRINTABLES we have created! We LOVE these labels and planners and made them available for you to use for free as well! These are printables that we created and shared in our blog posts. We have labels for applesauce, salad dressing, pie filling, syrups, and seasonings. There are free menu […]
About Me
Hi! I’m Tonia Larson, the owner, recipe developer, and content creator at The Gunny Sack, where I’ve shared easy recipes for busy people for over 12 years! My family-friendly meals, easy side dishes, and delicious desserts include mouthwatering photos, dynamic videos, and step-by-step instructions to help you cook at home. About The Gunny Sack by […]
Ice Skating Gifts In A Jar
A themed gift in a jar can be anything from a group of similar items like a spa in a jar, to a gathering place for love notes in a jar to a get well soon jar filled with treats. With Valentine’s Day on the way, now is the time to start thinking of DIY […]