photo credit: Sweetest Menu
I’ll just have one cookie, please. This giant as big as your face cookie! Tell your kids they can only have one cookie and then surprise them with this giant cookie. There won’t be any complaints having to eat just one. A great birthday surprise for your teens to make their friends. Jess from Sweetest Menu … Read More ...
Firecracker Cake
Summer is so close! For us it is official summer during Memorial weekend! Time to hang up the sneakers and put on the sandals, get the plants planted, and of course the backyard ready for barbecues, outdoor movies and nights by the fire. This firecracker cake is the perfect dessert for your Memorial Day or 4th of July barbecue.
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Graduation Cupcakes
photo credit: Anna and Blue
If you are still looking for DIY graduation ideas, here is a cute cupcake to help celebrate the big day. Stephanie from Anna and Blue takes you step by step on how to create this Graduation cupcake.
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Red, White, and Blue Mini Whoopie Pies
photo credit: If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen
These adorable mini whoopie pies are full of patriotic spirit for your Memorial Day or 4th of July barbecue. If you aren’t big on theme colors for your parties, these will be the perfect splash of patriotic colors to add to your dessert tables. These would also be great for a … Read More ...
Mini Graduate Cookies
photo credit: Sweet Sugar Belle
Here are some cute mini cookies for graduation. Even better you don’t need a special cookie cutter to make them. Sweet Sugar Belle also shows how to make these cookies using fish cookie cutters. A plate of these cookies will be a smile to the graduate and guests.
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Icee Cupcakes
photo credit: Crazy for Crust
Nothing says summer like an Icee on hot summer day! What a treat that was growing up! These cupcakes will be perfect for your next summer party. Plus, they are mini size, which gives them the cute factor. Dorothy from Crazy for Crusts shows how to make that signature Icee look using Jell-O.
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Brownie Popsicles
photo credit: Chickabug
OMG! Cue shrieking of teenage girl! How cute are these brownies that look like popsicles?! Okay! Small things amuse small minds, but seriously these would be adorable at a summer party. Heather at Chickabug shares how to make these treats for your next party. She has other cool ideas, that I’ll post about and try.
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Watermelon Cake Balls
photo credit: Pint-sized Treasures
I never thought I would ever say it, but I can’t wait for this weekend to be over. I usually don’t want to rush the school year away, but I’m looking forward to summer. These watermelon cake balls make me want summer to get here even quicker! How cute would these be at your summer barbecue!? … Read More ...
White Chocolate & Macadamia Cookies (Dairy Free)
photo credit: Cast Iron Cookie
It’s wonderful to see all the options there is now for people with food allergies or restrictive diets. Then there are those that are removing options from their diet to be healthy. This might be a great compromise for dairy free and dairy people. These look good with ice cream in the middle. Including the … Read More ...
Graduation Diploma Cupcakes
photo credit: CakeWhiz
I always forget that college graduation and some high schools have graduation earlier than June. Here are some cute cupcakes for the graduation party with diplomas on top. The diploma is made from marshmallow fondant, but you could also use gum paste. Congratulations to all the graduates and best wishes for a bright future!
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Barbecue Cupcake
photo credit: A Mothering Thing
These cute cupcakes are perfect for your dessert table at your next barbecue! Is your dad the grill master? You could make these for him on Father’s Day too. These would also be great for Memorial Day and 4th of July weekend. Katie from A Mothering Thing shows you how to create these cute cupcakes.… Read More ...
Red, White, and Blue Cupcakes
photo credit: Grin and Bake It!
I can’t believe it is already the middle of May! It has been crazy already with spring sports, team dinners and preparing for my daughter’s first prom this weekend. After this weekend it is all about preparing for our Memorial Day barbecue. These cute patriotic cupcakes will definitely be on the dessert table.
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Lime Coconut Cake
photo credit: Love & Custard
If this cake doesn’t say summer, I don’t know what will. When I think of lime or coconuts, I think of tropical islands and key lime pies. This cake is perfect to ring in the summer season. Erika from Love & Custard takes on a warm weather journey with this sweet and tart cake.
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Scrabble Tiles Cookies
photo credit: When Adobe Met Feijoada
These cookies would be a great addition to game night. How cute are these Scrabble tile cookies? I’m not very good at Scrabble, but these would be fun to just play around with making words and then eating your words afterwards. Make your own Scrabble board or find a cheap one that you don’t … Read More ...
Shark Cookies and Life Ring Bouy Cookies
photo credit: Hanielas
I know shark week is later this summer, but I always seem to miss it. Besides, you can make these cookies anytime during the summer. A great cookie to eat while watching “Jaws”. Maybe you have a shark lover that would enjoy these for their birthday party. How about a pool party? No worries about sharks in … Read More ...