Here in the States, we’re all about the sweets for Christmas. We should get on board with the Netherlands and throw some tangerines in the mix, too, to celebrate Sinterklaas’s arrival. Check out these easy tangerine ideas, great for the kiddos, HERE at missgefreubel.… Read More ...
Twilight Party! Chocolate Mousse and Raspberry Dessert
Are you still hanging on to the Twilight series? Apparently the latest flick is the number one movie in the world, so I’m betting many of you are. If so, check out this collection of bloggers hosting a virtual Twilight party with all kinds of themed posts and ideas. Shown is (yum!) a chocolate mousse and raspberry dessert from Sew … Read More ...
Golden Snitch Truffles
I’m currently re-reading the Harry Potter series for the billionth time (I shall never move on), so I thought it at least personally timely to come across these gorgeous Golden Snitch truffles. Find the recipe and step-by-step how-tos HERE at Girl Meets Bowl.
Are you hosting a Harry Potter party? Check out these DIY Harry Potter crafts on Craftbits.com … Read More ...
“Sufganiyot” Cupcakes
Two-in-one sweetness! I’m always a fan of clever twists on the traditional. Make jelly-filled sufganiyot, the cupcake kind, HERE at My Jewish Learning.… Read More ...
Cookies Every Day at In Katrina’s Kitchen… AND a Bonus Sugarlicious Giveaway!!
Every day for the month of December, the lovely Katrina of In Katrina’s Kitchen is hosting a blogger to share a yummy holiday treat. You can keep tabs on the cookies HERE at the I’ll Bring the Cookies page.
I even got invited to the party! I made gingerbread cookie rings. You can find the recipe HERE at In … Read More ...
Snowball-in-the-Face Snowman Cookie Tutorial
You can’t possibly look at these cookies and not laugh. Or at least smile. Oh so clever. Find the step-by-step how-tos to bake and decorate these hit-with-a-snowball snowman cookies HERE at Sugartown Sweets.… Read More ...
Really Awesome Batman Cookies
Though adding “really awesome” to any of Callye’s cookie creations is redundant. See what simple cookie cutter is used to make these really awesome decorated cookies HERE at The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle.… Read More ...
Santa Swizzle Sticks
This one is, I suppose, considered an “oldie” in the fast-moving, crafty internet world. Six years! Egads. But I just love them. Make Santa Swizzle sticks from HERE at Martha Stewart. The link also includes a free template for the Santas.
Chocolate “Hot Cocoa” on a Stick
Awww, little mugs o’ chocolate “hot cocoa” on a stick to swirl in your big mug o’ real hot chocolate. Find the how-tos HERE at hoopla palooza.… Read More ...
Hanukkah Lollipops
This is my favorite method of easy lollipop making. Just pipe some melted chocolate onto a stick and decorate. This is perfect for kids. Make Hanukkah lollipops HERE at Design Megillah.… Read More ...
The Beer Advent Calendar
How many of you know some grown-ups who would just love this? I’m thinking of one that lives in my house. A beer Advent calendar. Open up each day to find a can of beer. All of the step-by-steps, with photos and a free pdf, are HERE at instructables, by user mikeasaurus.… Read More ...
Free Dreidel Favor Box Printables
Free, free, free! I love some free printables. Find the free printables for these perfect-for-treats Dreidel favor boxes HERE at The Party Dress.
Royal Icing Poinsettias
Note to self: Make more royal icing decorations, as inspired by the great Callye. Find the how-tos to make these beautiful royal icing poinsettias HERE at The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle.… Read More ...
Muffin Fries and Cookies from Cake, Recipes for Costco
I had to share with you some super easy recipes I created for the December issue of Costco’s cookbook, Simply Delicious. They asked me to come up with recipes using their Kirkland Brand muffins and their sheet cake. So I made salted muffin fries with yogurt-honey dip and cookie crisps from sheet cake. For the latter, all you have … Read More ...
Winter Wonderland Cake
…wherein a snowman watches as penguins start a snowball fight. And there’s even an igloo. Find tips on making this cutie cake HERE at Cake Whiz.
Looking for more Penguin party ideas? Check out these Penguin Party Decorations
and these Penguin chocolate molds.
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