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19 Ways to Take Advantage of National Junk Food Day

These recipes may not be great for you. But they taste great… and sometimes that’s all that matters.

We need to find a new name for junk food, don’t we?

Is this the healthiest stuff you’ll ever eat? No, of course not.

But is it junk?!? Pishaw!

The following recipes are all tasty treats that you totally deserve to enjoy after a long day of work… or dealing with family members… or for any reason, really.

Junk food? More like awesome food!

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M&M Brownies Photo
Kim Beaulieu
M&M Brownies Recipe
M&M Brownies are a great treat for Easter. So festive!
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2
Chocolate Caramel Candy Photo
Ashton Swank
Chocolate Caramel Candy Recipe
Make Chocolate Caramel Candy at home. Way easier than you think, and so much tastier!
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3
Boozy Cadbury Creme Egg Milkshake Photo
Brandy O'Neill
Boozy Cadbury Creme Egg Milkshake Recipe
Make a Boozy Cadbury Creme Egg Milkshake with all that leftover Easter candy.
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4
Oreo Cookie Balls Photo
Heather Schmitt-Gonzalez
Oreo Cookie Balls Recipe
Oreo cookie balls with a white chocolate shell and a coconutty boost. Who could resist?
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5
Malt Ball Fudge Photo
Aimee Shugarman
Malt Ball Fudge Recipe
Malt ball fudge that’s sweet, creamy, and perfectly malty. Hello, dessert!
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6
Heath Bar Cookies Photo
Jamie Lothridge
Heath Bar Cookies Recipe
Heath Bar Cookies are full of buttery toffee and delicious melty chocolate. Betcha can’t eat just one!
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7
Chocolate Rum Balls Photo
Shanna Schad
Chocolate Rum Balls Recipe
Chocolate Rum Balls will add a hearty kick to your cookie tray. Rum and chocolate cannot be beat!
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8
Cotton Candy Layer Cake Photo
Kristan Roland
Cotton Candy Layer Cake Recipe
Cotton Candy Layer Cake is almost too good to be true. Who wouldn’t love a pink cotton candy cake?
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9
Candy Apples Photo
Kim Beaulieu
Candy Apples Recipe
Candy apples are a party treat for Halloween and a delicious dessert throughout fall. Everyone loves them, so get to making your own!
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10
Pumpkin Snickers Cupcakes Photo
Kristan Roland
Pumpkin Snickers Cupcakes Recipe
Pumpkin Snickers Cupcakes will make a grand dessert this Halloween. A perfect Halloween pleasure!
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11
Homemade Nestle Crunch Photo
Meaghan Mountford
Homemade Nestle Crunch Recipe
Homemade Nestle Crunch is the treat you no longer need to get at the store. So easy, so delicious!
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12
Valentine's Day Chocolate Bark Photo
Kristan Roland
Valentine’s Day Chocolate Bark Recipe
Valentine’s Day Chocolate Bark can be made at home and wrapped in individual bags for a perfect Valentine treat. What a great way to treat the one you love!
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13
Peanut Butter Swirled Brownies Photo
Sarah Grossett
Peanut Butter Swirled Brownies Recipe
Peanut Butter Swirled Brownies have chocolate, peanut butter, and are everything you could want in a dessert. Will become one of your favourite desserts!
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14
Spring Chick Cupcakes Photo
Kristan Roland
Spring Chick Cupcakes Recipe
Spring Chick Cupcakes are guaranteed to make your Easter spectacular. Who wouldn’t love these?
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15
Mexican Coconut Candy Photo
Sarah Grossett
Mexican Coconut Candy Recipe
Mexican Coconut Candy is an easy treat you can bake up pretty much ANY time. With just two ingredients, it couldn’t be quicker!
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16
Rocky Road Clusters Photo
Aimee Shugarman
Rocky Road Clusters Recipe
Rocky Road Clusters give you your peanut butter and chocolate craving all in one. Let’s not forget about the marshmallows!
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17
Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Cups Photo
Sarah Grossett
Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Cups Recipe
Peanut Butter Cup Brownie Cups have a chocolate decadent brownie topped with peanut butter frosting and Reese’s Pieces. Great for the…
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18
Almond Joy Bars Photo
Ashton Swank
Almond Joy Recipe
Make Almond Joy Bars at home! Make ’em big or small, and remember that if you skip the almonds, you’ve made homemade Mounds too!
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Cookies and Cream Fudge Photo
Aimee Shugarman
Cookies and Cream Fudge Recipe
This Cookies and Cream Fudge recipe is a creamy treat for you and your kids. Enjoy!
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