You folks are going nuts with your desserts-that-look-like-not-desserts for Cinco de Mayo! Find the how-tos to make nachos and cheese dip, oh ho, but not really, HERE at hoopla palooza.… Read More ...
Mini Taco Cookies
So these “tacos” are completely adorable, but made with all store-bought ingredients and look super easy to make. As in, mere minutes easy to make. Also, the recipe contains the phrase “To make the ground beef, mix 1/2 cup chocolate frosting with 1/2 cup crushed chocolate Oreos.” What’s not to love? Make cookie and candy tacos HERE at She Knows… Read More ...
Superman Whoopie Pies
I, for one, am not up on my Superhero knowledge. I didn’t know that there is a forthcoming Superman movie remake on its way. I do have one family member (OK, my older brother) who knows this, I’m sure. Make totally amazing Superman whoopie pies HERE at Sugar Swings!.… Read More ...
Earth Yogurt Parfaits and Sun Crackers
I’m a day late for Earth Day, but shouldn’t every day honor the Earth? I loooooove these swirly Earth yogurt parfaits. Make them HERE at Creative Food. And keep going with some suns. Let the kids make sun crackers HERE.
M and M Butterfly Cupcake Toppers
Simple and colorful and so pretty, M and Ms and a secret ingredient (OK, it’s spaghetti) make up these butterfly cupcake toppers. Make them HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.… Read More ...
Fruit Bee Hive Snack
Buzz buzz! Fruit kids might eat. Because it’s bugs? Bees. And a bee hive. Make a bee hive fruit snack HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.… Read More ...
Rose Cake Pops in Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes
I love everything about these cupcakes, from the rose cake pops to the ice cream cone cupcake bottoms. Make edible rose garden flower pots HERE at Flour Arrangements.… Read More ...
Balsa Wood Flower Stirrers
I love something pretty that is also practical. In that it helps stir my drink. Make (easily) balsa wood flower stirrers HERE at Confetti Pop. I had no idea balsa wood flowers, or sola flowers, existed. I found some HERE. These could be used for so much more than stirrers.… Read More ...
Spring Cupcakes
I made these cupcakes with leftovers. Leftover royal icing and extra cupcakes and some extra frosting. Leftovers are awesome. Make royal icing flowers on grassy cupcakes HERE at the decorated cookie.… Read More ...
Moon Pies for the Earth
I think it’s fitting a celestial body represent Earth. Decorate store-bought moon pies to make Earth pops for Earth Day HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.… Read More ...
Monkey Banana Bread Cake Pops
First of all, I have to point out that the cake pop portion of these monkeys is made with banana bread. How clever is that? Second, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups are involved. My favorites. Make monkey cake pops HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.… Read More ...
Paint Splatter Cupcake Toppers
I’m thinking that there are no limits on what you can use to top cupcakes. And the bonus of crafts-as-cupcake-toppers, you can make them in advance and decorate easily by just popping on a cupcake. Make these paint splattered number cake toppers HERE at The Sweetest Occasion.… Read More ...
12 Earth Day Treats, Sweets and Other Food
I just love how this cake is decorated (shown above). Make a strawberry Earth cake at Plant Food Fabulous.
A few things from yours truly: Rainbow Earth Day marshmallow pops, some Earth cookie pops, or draw some Earth Day marshmallows.
Green, green and more green foods for your Earth Day party at One Charming Party.… Read More ...
Paper High Heels Filled with Candy
Heels so sophisticated they could appear on a runway. And yet, they are made of paper and filled with candy. How awesome are these colorful, fancy paper shoes? Very, in my eye. Find the template to make them HERE at VisValk.… Read More ...
Candy-Inside Maracas Cookies
And now, two years later, she who started the candy-inside-cookie trend with these Cinco de Mayo Pinata cookies, has come back with Part 2. Maracas. And if it was me, I’d have cheated and made 2D versions. But yes, the cookies are even shaped as spheres. Shake, shake them then break, break them, then eat, eat them. So smart. … Read More ...
