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These Puff Pastry Mini Apple Pie look like they are very fancy and hard to make but with the help of puff pastry sheets its very simple. It is like a mini apple pie in a puff pastry cup and oh so delicious! These Apple Pie Puff Pastry Cups are perfect for a dessert at home or if you are going to a party. They would also be great for when you are making a big dinner like Thanksgiving when you have a large group of people instead of making an apple … [Read more...]
Cup Of Dirt Cupcakes are an amazing cupcake that the kids are going to love! It brings the love of dirt and candy and cupcakes all in one! I think one of my favorite desserts my mom used to make for us when we were kids was a cup of dirt. A cup of dirt is exactly what it sounds like you have worms, mud, and crumbly dirt all in one fun cup. No no no it's not what you think you're not going to go dig in your backyard and scoop out the mud from … [Read more...]
There is just something so refreshing about a berry cupcake and these Blackberry cupcakes with Bakery Style Blackberry Buttercream Frosting are amazing!! Costco had a great deal on blackberries when I went, so naturally, I went with something that I can get a bargain on. Having those fresh blackberries in my fridge we're driving us all nuts. We could eat an entire Costco size package in one sitting! My favorite part about these cupcakes the … [Read more...]
If you happen to love my chocolate buttercream recipe then this Mocha Buttercream Frosting is sure to be a hit. It combines that great flavor you got from the chocolate buttercream but with the fresh flavor of coffee. Chocolate and coffee naturally just go well together that's why mocha cappuccino's and lattes are so popular. I love to pair this buttercream with my chocolate cupcakes and make my Cafe Mocha Cupcakes. This frosting is a … [Read more...]
There is just something so classic about a vanilla cupcake. It is so versatile that you can mix so many different fillings and toppings to change the taste. Vanilla as more of a mild flavor unlike chocolate cupcakes, it pairs well with lots of different flavors. Yet if you don't have that great vanilla cupcake recipe it can ruin all of your hard work on any other items you made to put on them. Now the classic cake that I had learned in school … [Read more...]
Now that spring has sprung it's time to take a nice afternoon walk in the garden. You will see the vegetables starting to break through the soil! Well, actuality most people don't seem to have time to garden anymore so I decided to come up with these cute cupcakes just in time for spring. These cupcakes will make a great centerpiece to your Easter table. The cupcakes need green licorice pieces and ended up having to go to three different … [Read more...]
Reading a book can take you on a magical journey without having to leave the comfort of your own home. One of my friend's daughters is an avid bookworm. You can always find her with her nose in some new book. So for her birthday, I knew that cute little book cupcakes would be perfect for her. For these cupcakes, you can use any recipe for cupcakes and frosting that you would like. Here are a few of my favorite cake recipes and buttercream … [Read more...]
Lately, I have been loving chocolate truffles as a special treat. The only problem is how expensive they are when you buy them at the store. These Milk Chocolate Truffles are by far one of the the simplest candy you can make. There is no worrying about tempering chocolate or cooking sugar to the right temperature, it's the matter of just following the directions that I provided for you. Which are SUPER easy! You will be an AMAZING Milk Chocolate … [Read more...]
These are the perfect cookie to leave out for the Grinch to distract him from stealing your Christmas joy on Christmas Eve. You can change up the colors to match any theme you have. This is a great take on a yummy sugar cookie. The Whoville sugar cookies are fun, festive and easy to make, but they look like they will take forever ;) Don't tell your friends they don't take forever when you bring them to your parties :) If you love these make sure … [Read more...]
Tis the season for indulging in all of your favorite sweet treats! I still can remember the smell of the warm holiday spices as they waft down the hallway from our kitchen. It is that great combination of the cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger which always seem to have a way of making the house smell like a home during the holidays. This recipe for gingerbread cookies is one of my favorites because you end up with these soft chewy cookies rather than a … [Read more...]
These adorable owl cupcakes are sure to be a woot at your next party or get together! The best part of is just how simple these are to make! They were so easy to make my 4 year old daughter made half of them with me. You can make them even simpler by using a box of cake mix but I like to use this bakery style cake recipe to doll up the simple box of cake mix . I used homemade buttercream frosting . I made these cupcakes for a harry potter baby … [Read more...]
Ho Ho Ho, 'tis the season to get fat and jolly. What better way to do then with these Santa belly cookies pops, they just might make your belly jiggle like a bowl full of jelly. All joking aside these Santa belly Oreo pops are a great way to bring in some holiday cheer. Cookies pops are a simple version of a cake pop without having to worry about making an actual cake for it. All you need is some color chocolates, Oreos, lollipop sticks and … [Read more...]
After my daughter soccer game the coach brought out these amazing chewy cookies. I had no clue what kind of cookies they were because I've never had one like it. Even though they were coconut cookies he just had a slight coconut taste with this amazing texture because of all the coconut. My daughter kept asking about them and she really wanted some more. I figured I would try and replicate the same cookies we both fell in love with. Chewy … [Read more...]
These simple step by step directions will tell you all you need to know on How to make pumpkin Oreo pops! These little pumpkin Oreo pops would make a great addition to your Thanksgiving table or as a Halloween treat. When you put them in a vase or a cup with something to hold them standing up like dried beans, dried corn or even mini marshmallows you will not need a big fancy centerpiece. The best part is this centerpiece would be something you … [Read more...]
Chocolate and pumpkin may not be the first combination you think of when you are thinking of great pumpkin combinations. Yet it is a combination you will have to try. The pumpkin swirl adds this great flavor and texture that helps cut some of the richness of the chocolate. When you are swirling the chocolate and pumpkin layers together you want to make sure you don't overmix them or the chocolate work will overtake the flavor of the pumpkin. You … [Read more...]
Tis' the season for super cute holiday desserts. I am a huge fan of chocolate covered Oreos because they always are a wow item that so many people enjoy. Most of the items you need to make them are found right in your local grocery store. The only item I have to get at a different store is the dipping chocolate. Most craft stores will care it in a large variety of colors or you can get them right here on amazon. These Chocolate Christmas Tree … [Read more...]
My kids are both in love with the new Finding Nemo sequel Finding Dory. Anytime they can find something find dory they just have to have it. So for their birthday party this year it was a no brainier that it would be a Finding Dory theme. I waned to have lots of yummy treats for the kids. When I went shopping my son spotted the Finding Dory cereal. As soon as I saw the cereal I knew it would make a great marshmallow cereal bar. You just need to … [Read more...]
For the #DisneyKids Preschool Playdates I put together Mickey and his gang cupcakes. Make sure you keep checking back to see all of the cupcakes that we have to make your Disney Party awesome. This Minnie Mouse Cupcakes is easy make and the perfect for the minnie mouse lover :) She is know for her girly bow in between her cute mouse ears. You can change up the color and make your Minnie all red since she wears red sometimes but I wanted her … [Read more...]
My friend's son can't eat anything with eggs in them and whenever he has to go to an event, like a Birthday party his mom has to bring his own food with her so she know there will be something safe to eat. I was excited to come up with these Egg Free Banana Chocolate Chip Cookies! They are egg free and I was able to bring to an event that he was able to eat just like everyone else was. But the great thing is everyone had no clue these Egg Free … [Read more...]
Now that I have moved down south I was able to try a beignet for the first time. Now the thing with beignets is if you go to a different beignet shop you will have two different beignets! I fell in love with this one kind that is like a french pastry that is fried. While I like the other style beignet this recipe is closer to the fried pastry style. This recipe is so easy you don't have to have any baking skills. You just need to watch the … [Read more...]