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Pillsbury fans have certainly been satisfying their sweet tooth this week! Need a quick dessert that will wow everyone at the company picnic or neighborhood block party? These blogs showcase simple ways to turn Pillsbury refrigerated dough into tasty treats.

Jenny wrapped some Pillsbury Refrigerated Pie Crust around her favorite cookie dough recipe to combine two delectable desserts into one.  Substitute Pillsbury’s Refrigerated Cookie Dough for the homemade stuff to make it even easier!
http://www.picky-palate.com/2009/07/hot-little-chocolate-chip-cookie-pies.html

This blogger didn’t want to waste valuable pool time traipsing through the grocery store, but she needed an impressive dessert to bring to a friend’s BBQ.  Check out the Pillsbury recipe with Grands Flaky Biscuits that used up ingredients she already had, giving her more time for summer fun.
http://yellowjeepblonde.com/grand-little-pies/

Ever wonder which culinary mastermind invented the chocolate chip cookie?  This timeline follows one of the most beloved treats over the years, including 1996 when Pillsbury made its mark on the classic cookie with a decadent cookie bar recipe.
http://www.cakespy.com/2009/07/look-to-cookie-chocolate-chip-cookie.html

Lynn, a baker from Brooklyn, took advantage of her local farmer’s market and purchased some fresh sour cherries, which were perfect for a pie. When she couldn’t find the ingredients required for her homemade crust, Pillsbury Pie Crust ended up being a great substitute!
http://lah278.wordpress.com/2009/07/12/sour-cherry-pie/

Pillsbury dough gets fancy in this delicious Bartlett Pear and Almond Croustade.  This blogger also takes the time to provide interesting pear trivia.
http://sotsil.wordpress.com/2009/07/11/a-pear-dessert-to-smile-about/

This baking blogger designed a personalized cupcake for a loving couple’s wedding anniversary.  She took the husband’s affinity for almond, frosting, and Anne of Green Gables, threw in some Pillsbury Crescent Roll dough, and ended up with a sweet spiral treat.
http://conversationswithacupcake.blogspot.com/2009/07/baking-love.html

What have you been making to bring to fun summer get-togethers? Let us know here!

— Erin D.