Cutest, sweetest scary insects ever! Make bumble bees from store-bought cookies and candies HERE at The Seven Year Cottage.… Read More ...
Patriotic Cheesecake
Three cheers for a red, white and blue dessert that looks sophisticated and delicious. Make patriotic cheesecake with raspberry gelée and fresh berries HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Looking for more amazing cheesecake recipes? This is my all-time favorite cheesecake recipe book
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how to host a cookie decorating party with kids
For all wondering where to begin planning to include some cookie decorating for their kid’s party, you may be interested in this checklist of what to do. I hosted an event at my daughter’s school for 20-some four and five years olds. I kept it simple. Kids love decorating cookies so much, simple is all you need. Find the post … Read More ...
Stars n’ S’mores
Cutting shapes in graham crackers opens up a whole lotta possibilities. Make patriotic s’mores and find a great tip on how to cut out shapes from a graham cracker HERE at Domestically Speaking.
Looking for more S’smores recipes? Check out these articles.
Looking for more ideas for Smores? Check out this S’mores cookbook
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Tiny Popsicle Cupcake Toppers
Picture me shaking my head and smiling… It’s the easiest ideas that make us slap our foreheads. Like sticking toothpicks in Mike and Ike’s candy to make popsicle cupcake toppers. Genius. Find them HERE at Party Pinching.
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BBQ Cookies
Just look at those ever-so-cute and animated ketchup and mustard bottles! (Yes, adding candy eyes to anything makes it “animated” in my own eyes.) Love, love these summery and barbeque-friendly cookies. Find the BBQ cookies HERE at Munchkin Munchies.… Read More ...
How To Make A 4th Of July Fireworks Cake With Red, White And Blue Layers
There are plenty of 4th of July dessert ideas out there, but a fireworks cake is one of those treats that really does make people stop and say, “Oh, you made that?” — which, let’s be honest, is half the fun of baking for a party.
This red, white and blue fireworks cake looks impressive on the dessert table, but … Read More ...
Golf Ball Cupcake Cones
Sure, these would be great to serve for a golf-loving dad this weekend, but I’m picturing a tray on the dessert table for a golf-themed party. Simple to make, but so adorably golfy (yeah, I’m making up my own words now), find the how-tos to make golf cupcake cones HERE at Design, Dining and Diapers.… Read More ...
The Muppet Show Cookies
For all who remember getting in PJs and watching The Muppet Show, or time spent on summer vacations watching The Muppet Movie on that new-fangled invention, “cable,” or for anyone with an appreciation for the genius of Jim Henson, you’ll also appreciate this Muppet cookie homage for a special cause. View the sweet Muppet cookie eye candy HERE at 1 … Read More ...
Cake Pop Parfaits
Every time a new sweet hits craze level, you creative folks just grab on and come up with all kinds of ideas and twists on the original. Like turning cake pops into parfaits. Find the how-tos for cake pop parfaits HERE at Crafty Staci.… Read More ...
Easy Beach Cupcakes
Uh oh, looks like this tiny Teddy biscuit
got a little too much sun! But easy to make and cute to boot. Find these lounging-on-the-beach cupcakes HERE at Uncommon.… Read More ...
Cinnamon Roll Snails
A special weekend breakfast treat for the kiddos who bring home straight As perhaps? Make adoooorable snail cinnamon rolls HERE at Cute Food for Kids.… Read More ...
Ice Cream Cone Cupcake Toppers
I’m such a sucker for any edible craft involving Bugles–memories of eating them off my fingers in childhood, I think. Also, these are super easy and cute. Top cupcakes with ice cream cones made from Bugles and gumballs HERE at Meet the Dubiens.… Read More ...
Cigar Cookies
Perfect timing for a week of “Desserts for Dudes” over at Bake at 350 what with Father’s Day quickly approaching. Tee hee, I think I’d love the aroma of these cigar cookies way more than the real thing. Decorate cigar cookies HERE at Bake at 350.… Read More ...
Essential Supplies for Baking and Decorating Sweets
For all newly interested (or just curious experts) in baking and decorating cookies, cupcakes, marshmallows, cake pops and other sweet treats, I’ve collected a list of what I deem as necessary supplies to have on hand. I’m sure others could easily add or take away from this list, but these are my absolute must-have items in my kitchen. You can … Read More ...