Which fierce snow creature do you think would have the edge in battle? The Bumble or the Wampa? I know Bumbles bounce, but I’m thinking the Wampa could take the Bumble. Find the snow monster cupcakes HERE at Sugar Swings!.… Read More ...
Cookie Sheet Cookies
Another cookie-decorating-idea I adore… These cookie sheet cookies from Munchkin Munchies. How have I never tried this? Genius, in a self-reflective cookie kind of way. Find them HERE.… Read More ...
Charlie Brown Christmas Ornament Cookies
I just love everything about these clever decorated cookies honoring the great Charlie Brown Christmas. Find all the characters’ signature outfits turned into ornaments HERE at Bake at 350.… Read More ...
Walnut Cake with Peuche Icing
Not only does this look so charming for Christmas, but it sounds utterly divine. Find the recipe and how-tos to make creamy walnut cake with Penuche icing HERE at Sisteroo.… Read More ...
Reindeer Name Cookies
Who would you be? Make reindeer name cookies HERE at Parents.… Read More ...
3-D Gingerbread Christmas Trees
I think it’s the snowy edges that got me. Or the 3-D part. Or the consistent awesomeness that is not martha. Find the step-by-step instructions for making 3-D Christmas trees from non-3-D cutters, including make-ahead tips and a template, HERE at not martha.
And if you need proof of said consistent awesomeness, remember these gingerbread houses perched on mugs… Read More ...
Festive Eggnog Christmas Cake
This is exactly what I would like to see after my Christmas dinner. Bright, fun, festive perfection. And wait ’til you see the inside! Find the recipe for Eggnog Christmas cake HERE at Bakingdom.
Reindeer Sandwich Cookies
The added bonus of sandwich cookies: They stand up. Perfect for displaying reindeer. Make reindeer sandwich cookies HERE at Parents.… Read More ...
Shots of Boston Cream Pie
Watch out, rest of dessert world. The Jelly Shot Test Kitchen is coming our way, infusing more than just JellO with liquor. They are now embarking on an Eat Your Drink™ campaign to turn cocktails into cake, ice cream, mousse… First up, find the recipe for “Mini Boozy Boston Cream Pies” HERE.… Read More ...
Leg Lamp Cookie Cutter
Clearly A Christmas Story is one of my (and many, many others, I’m sure) favorite Christmas movies, because this is officially the third post I’ve written on the tale over the years. (See here and here.) Now you can honor the recent-classic through cookies. Check out the leg lamp cookie cutters
, available here.… Read More ...
The First Gingerbread People
Yes, it’s Adam and Eve as gingerbread people. With removable leaves (egads! Shield your child’s eyes.) Find them HERE at Cute Food for Kids. Looking for Christmas themed Cookie Cutters, then check these out.
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Christmas Petits Fours
For a last minute Christmas treat idea, wrap Oreo Cakesters in fondant and pipe designs on top with royal icing. I have more detailed how-tos over at my blog. These Christmas petits fours are straight from the pages of my book out early next year, Sugarlicious
. Find a pdf of the directions HERE.
Hanukkah Dessert Table
The menorah cupcakes, the serving idea for applesauce, the paper chain… this Hanukkah table is so cute and re-creatable, I think. Find the table featured HERE at Amy Atlas’s Sweet Designs, by Nicolle of Libby Lane Press.… Read More ...
Snowball Fight Cookies
Ah, a much warmer, sweeter, more civil way to have a snowball fight: Via cookies. Find the idea HERE at Ode to Inspiration.… Read More ...
Bite-Size Frosty Cranberry Cookies
Yet another one from me. (I wasn’t planning on being so cookie-productive this season, and was instead going to take it easy, but then things somehow went in another direction. Forgive the indulgence here.) I made these bite-size frosty “cranberry” cookies for a monthlong cookie-sharing party over at In Katrina’s Kitchen. For the cranberry cookie how-tos, click HERE. … Read More ...