These Snow-Capped Mountain Cupcakes Are a Wintry Centerpiece You Can Eat!

Brookies (brownies + cookies) are already an epic dessert mashup, but get even more so when you combine 'em with classic red velvet cake. These layered sweets make a great Valentine's Day dessert, but taste ahh-mazing for any occasion. (via Brit + Co)

Though an actual pizza wouldn't necessarily work mashed up with sweet cookies, making a big, pizza-sized cookie in a skillet yields the all-glorious pizookie! This one gets a crazy Nutella + banana treatment for even more chocolatey goodness. (via Brit + Co)

Not only is this dessert a mix between dessert bars and key lime pie, but it also features a sexy brown sugar crust, creamy key lime pie filling, and a sweet vanilla whipped cream. Yummm. (via Brit + Co)

Tiramisu is traditionally a dessert that features coffee-soaked ladyfingers, and this cake recipe adds the coffee flavor by soaking chocolate chunks in sweet coffee syrup and topping with coffee-soaked vanilla cake crumbs. Yes, please. (via Brit + Co)

Two of our fave cookies just became one. Don’t forget a tall glass of milk to go with these savory goodies! (via Brit + Co)

Cheesecakes are such fun desserts to make, so this one that takes inspo from red velvet cake takes, well, the cake when it comes to dessert mashups! Top this bad boy with Oreos for a nice edible garnish. (via Brit + Co)

We love s'mores, and we love Peeps. Say no more! These colorful bites might just be one of the most fun desserts to make with kiddos or your S/O. Dip your graham crackers in melted chocolate for an extra sweet addition to the usual recipe. (via Brit + Co)

Apple pie is yummy in all forms, but especially this apple pie taco... cinnamon-y apple bits get stuffed into homemade sweet shells for a fun dessert mashup. Finish these bites with whipped cream for added fun! (via Brit + Co)

Palmiers are a classic French pastry that have a flaky effect to them. With this creative dessert, you'll give 'em the cinnamon bun treatment with tons of warm spices and gooey icing, of course! (via Brit + Co)

This dessert-y sandwich is a great treat to make when you don't really feel like baking. Vegan or not, all you have to do is layer on the peanut butter and marshmallow fluff in between two slices of bread and toast it. (via Brit + Co)

This lemon-lavender cake has so many tasty things in one delicious package that we just can't say no to a slice. The color makes this dessert mashup perfect for springtime or even an Easter celebration! (via Brit + Co)

This delicious meringue and berry combo is going to be the star of the show at all your summer cookouts. Toss the berries in a little bit of lemon juice and sugar for good measure. (via Brit + Co)

These pecan pie bars eliminate the need for a pie pan, instead compiling everything in a shallow dish. Each bite is chewy and sweet – the way creative desserts should be! (via Brit + Co)

Despite the fact that these dessert shots have "Halloween" in the name, it doesn't have to be October for you to enjoy them. They're a mix of vegan chocolate pudding and tons of candy, which means they're bound to be a crowd fave. Just switch up the theme based on the season! (via Brit + Co)

We're suckers for churros. Turn the crunchy, sugary treat into portable chips with a creamy icing dip for one of the coolest unique desserts out there. (via Brit + Co)

These sugar cookie bars are topped with a super-sweet (with just the right amount of salted butter) icing. And you can't forget the conversation hearts. So... will U B mine? (via Brit + Co)

One bite of this delicious dessert mashup satisfies not one, but three cravings at once. We didn't know one dessert could be this amazing but we are never going back to regular Snickers. (via Brit + Co)

Tell your loved ones you really love them with this Hershey’s Caramel Kiss hybrid dessert. Add some sea salt flakes on top for a whole new layer of flavor. (via Roxana’s Home Baking)

An apple a day keeps the doctor away. And if you end up counting this gooey, chocolatey caramel dessert as your “apple a day,” we promise we won’t tell. (via She Wears Many Hats)

Twix candy may be a childhood favorite, but that doesn’t mean it can’t make its way into your favorite adult desserts, like this tasty homemade fudge! Whether you want to use the Left Twix or the Right Twix is totally up to you. (via Cleverly Simple)

Not for the faint of heart (literally), this treat combines possibly every classic dessert out there. And then tops it with candy! Let's hear it for sweets. (via Tidy Mom)

These thick, funfetti cake-like cookies taste like birthday fun with a side of glamping (hence the marshmallows). This is a great alternative to birthday cake for any gal who would rather eat cookies! (via Chelsea’s Messy Apron)

Take cheesecake and candy on the go with these bars! Compared to how complicated they look, they're actually a quick fix, and a great option for anyone who doesn't have a ton of time to whip up dessert. (via Domestic Superhero)

These simple meltaways take breakfast pastries to a whole new level with a marshmallow glaze. We'll be snacking on these all summer long! (via Oh Bite It!)

This sweet cake is categorized more in the cookie realm with two huge stacks of dense sugar cookie layers. You'll pipe some vanilla frosting in between the layers and outside of the cake, making for a tasty birthday treat (or whenever you feel like making it, TBH)! (via Completely Delicious)

This dessert mashup would also work wonderfully for a fun brunch set-up! In between the cinnamon rolls are Oreo bits that add some chocolatey flavor and crunchy texture. The icing layer will melt down into gooey goodness once you bake this creative batch! (via Earthly Provisions)

Chocolate and Golden Graham cereal pieces merge together for a simple snack that tastes like an after-hours dessert. This creative dessert is almost like puppy chow or Rice Krispie treats, but way more chocolatey. (via Chef in Training)

This dense treat is perfect for those who prefer their Oreo and peanut butter desserts encrusted in a chocolate brownie. It's one of the coolest fun desserts to make, plus it's super easy since you're using already-made Oreo cookies. (via Picky Palate)

This creative dessert recipe is everything we love about birthdays — ice cream, yellow cake, cake batter, and whipped cream — all rolled into one little cupcake! Let's celebrate! (via Bubbly Nature Creations)

Forgo the cardboard donkey and baseball bat in favor of this sweet, sweet surprise. We love the color on this pick! (via A Subtle Revelry)

A DIY fruity fresh take on the gourmet donut trend! These donuts are a great choice for dessert and breakfast alike. (via A Beautiful Mess)

Even though you always promised mom you wouldn’t eat cookie dough from the bowl, you're totally allowed to break that promise with these ice cream sandwiches. But she can rest easy because this cookie dough is eggless. (via Mel’s Kitchen Cafe)

Of course, if you’re a total cookie dough freak, these little bark pieces might be the perfect bite-sized solution to your craving. They're great as a post-dinner treat and a movie night snack. (via Simple Joy)

Peanut butter bars and cookies joined forces to bring you this colorful, chocolatey piece of heaven. Make it now, and thank us later. Peanut butter and chocolate is one of the tastiest dessert combinations around! (via Oh Sweet Basil)

If you’re craving a slightly over-the-top peanut butter and cheesecake combo, look no further than these cheesecake bars. Our mouths are watering at the sight of this creative dessert. (via Bakerella)

It's impossible to disappoint with this ice cream cake made from layers of ice cream bars, sandwiched between whipped cream and topped with fudge drizzle. OMG. (via The Girl Who Ate Everything)

No more limp lettuce. Instead, crunchy kale blends with avocado, grapefruit, and pepitas for a yummy you'll love. The addition of juicy lemon and orange segments are a welcome one. (via Grilled Cheese Social)

Blanched and roasted lemons offer a sweet, fragrant twist to this juicy tomato salad. It’s a fun change of pace from the expected caprese. (via Bon Appetit)

Fried rosemary and olives, along with peppery arugula, offer an almost bitter counterpoint to the sweet, in-season fruit. (via The Tart Tart)

A well-balanced mix of earthy, sweet and sour flavors feature heavily in this colorful salad. (via The Miniature Moose)

If all fruit salads tasted as good as this one — enhanced by a homemade Pimm’s syrup — we’d have no trouble getting our daily allotment. (via Daily Mail)

Enjoy the sweet taste of sliced oranges and full cranberries that make this a citrus salad that's a perfect pre-cursor to spring! (via Better Homes and Gardens)

Did someone order a tasty meal filled with chickpeas and sumac onion with roasted lemon vinaigrette drizzled on top? (via My Weekend's Cooked)

Slaw gets a winter-ready makeover with this recipe. Instead of the usual cabbage, shredded Brussels sprouts come out to play. (via Recipe Runner)

Lobster, crab and shrimp are all solid seafood choices for this tangy, fresh salad. (via Williams-Sonoma)

Using a mix of oranges and avocado slices yields a lovely assortment of hues in mere minutes. You could stop there, but a finishing sprinkle of candied pistachios takes the dish to a whole other level. (via Every Last Bite)

Put slices of fresh or leftover steak to use in this citrus salad for a bright, healthy meal that’s ready in minutes. (via The Organic Kitchen)

Between the crunch of pomegranate and arugula, you’ll get a ton of awesome texture in every bite of this citrus salad, no croutons required. (via Crowded Kitchen)

If you’re looking for something more out of the ordinary, this is it. Featuring briny olives and spicy harissa, this is a citrus salad unlike any other. (via Joy of Kosher)

A cinnamon-yogurt dressing is served on the side, making this a great make-ahead item for your next brunch. (via Green Kitchen Stories)

Tangy rounds of spicy, fried goat cheese work brilliantly with candied Meyer lemons and tender greens. An especially fab salad for the transition from winter to spring. (via How Sweet Eats)

As a Power of Women honoree, Mariska was recognized in regards to her work as an advocate for sexual assault survivors. She took the stage and used her platform to discuss rape and assault conviction reversals, shining a light on the recent overturned ruling in Harvey Weinstein's landmark NYC case. Here's what she said:

Today I want to talk about reversing convictions, and more specifically I want to talk to you about how impossible it is to reverse mine. It’s impossible to reverse my conviction that survivors matter. It is impossible to reverse my conviction that what happens to us matters, and that our society must respond to survivors with a more a compassionate, holistically, deeper, and more nuanced understanding of what healing means.

It is impossible to reverse my conviction that after a trauma, survivors can reclaim lives of hope, of possibility, of audacious risk, beautiful intimacy, and glorious, glorious abundant joy. And I stand before you as evidence of that statement.

It is impossible to reverse my conviction that we must listen to survivors as experts on what justice means. It is extraordinary how little their voices are consulted, let alone incorporated, in the process of deciding how to repair harm. Justice is not a one-size-fits-all journey.

It is impossible to reverse my conviction that patriarchal impunity has to end. Patriarchal impunity is when a male-dominated system exempts perpetrators from punishment. Studies show that only 20% of all rape cases in the U.S. are reported to the police, and that between 5 and 0% of all rapes result in a guilty plea or a conviction. So why do 80% of victims not report? Because they're met with a system that grants impunity to perpetrators; a system that blames victims; a system that accepts only those victims who are experienced as "real" rape; a system that completely misunderstands the neurobiology of trauma, which causes behavior in women that doesn't fit the picture of how a "real victim" would act.

Is that change needed that victims should just pull themselves together? Just buck up and report anyway? No. No, it's the system that receives them that needs to change

It is impossible to reverse my conviction — and the conviction of my extraordinary team, The Joyful Heart — that the backlog of untested rape kits can be brought to zero; that the testing of all new kits must be mandated; that we need a statewide kit tracking system; and that survivors have the right to access the status of their kits.

It is impossible to reverse my conviction that grammar — yes, grammar — that we use when we speak about rape must change. In the sentence, "A woman is raped," there's a crime and there's a victim, but there's no perpetrator. Where's the perpetrator? Where is he? Statistically, as we know, most likely he's walking free. He's so free that he doesn't even appear in the language about the crime that he committed. Is that not extraordinary? It's extraordinary that in the very grammar, the perpetrator goes free. Reintroducing perpetrators in the language of rape will make some very unwieldy grammar, but that's the nature of change. It's unwieldy, it's messy, it's uncomfortable, but it's necessary.

Hargitay continued on in her prolific speech to describe that rape shouldn't be considered a "crime of passion" because it's "not simply the next step in the trajectory of his passion" when a man takes a consensual hookup too far and assaults a woman against her will. She stated that it's "an exercise of power," doubling down that the language we use is important.

The speech went on to address that rape is both about power and control, as a "construct" that was "built, and assembled, and reinforced over time." She noted that there are people with these positions of power — and she specifically called out those in the entertainment industry — that could make a difference and aligned themselves to victims and survivors.

After this and some other remarks, Hargitay specifically called out the Weinstein conviction reversal. She said:

I do want to say something about the Harvey Weinstein conviction, specifically about the reason that it was overturned: too many women's voices. Too many women's voices were allowed to speak. Hallelujah! Amen! I can't imagine anything more beautiful than that. The Daily podcast episode talked about how it was so risky for the prosecution to have that many women testify. Risky to let women speak? You're damn right it is!

Too many women speaking brings change. Too many women speaking shakes the establishment. Too many women means we get listened to more, and people might actually hear what we have to say. Look what happened when women started saying just two words, right? Me too — just as an example — a tidal wave of change. Me too.

And then of course, there was the response: the Me Too Movement. The backlash. The examination of whether the changes that have come are lasting, or are even positive. Of course there's a backlash! What did they expect? For women to speak repeatedly, loudly, together, with a purpose — for there to be no backlash? The backlash is evidence of how powerful those voices were, how powerful those voices ARE.

Watch Mariska Hargitay's Full Speech Here

Turns out that your TV heroes really can be your IRL heroes after all. Long live Olivia Benson! Long live Mariska Hargitay!