Chocolate bark is one of the easiest chocolate treats to make. I love it because you can make it last minute and add whatever you want to it. Beth from Hungry Happenings also made some chocolate X’s and O’s to add to her chocolate bark. Great fun with the kids, craft project at a party, and sweet gift to giveaway.… Read More ...
Mini Chocolate Mailboxes
This is a non-edible fun Valentine’s Day treat to make with the kids. This is perfect for all ages, but definitely for the tweens and older. I would do some prep time in advance for this treat. Especially the paper cutting. It will be easier for assembly day of the mailbox. My favorite part about this craft is going to … Read More ...
Engagement Ring Chocolate Box Cake Topper
Do you know of anyone getting engaged for Valentine’s or the near future? This would be a wonderful idea to present the ring in. The cake topper is made out of a cupcake and chocolate, so you could always present it as is. Let Gretchen from Gretchen’s Bakery take you through the steps to create this beautiful chocolate box and … Read More ...
White Chocolate Hearts
Here is a fun treat that you can make with the kids. Easy to make and they can have fun with decorating. These are great for the older kids to hand out. When the Valentine’s cards in the store are too childish, the tweens and teens want something a little more grown up. You could also give these to the … Read More ...
Peanut Butter Cup Bars
My sweet tooth has gotten to me this morning. This dessert has everything a peanut butter and chocolate lover wants in a dessert. You have peanut butter cheese cake, peanut butter cups, graham cracker crust, peanut butter ganache, and chocolate drizzled on top. Sounds like the perfect dessert for any occasion to me. Except when you are on a diet, … Read More ...
Norm of the North Lollipops
Have you seen the new “Norm of the North” movie yet? Here are some cute lollipops to enjoy before or after the movie. Amazingly, you can already buy the Easter candy along with Valentine’s. Drives me crazy, but then you wouldn’t be able to create these lollipops! These are really easy to make with the kids too.
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Cookie Monster Bark
With blizzards, heavy rain, and sub zero temperatures, you’ll need to keep the kids busy inside. Making chocolate bark is the simple and easy way to go. This one is based off of the lovable Cookie Monster. You and the kids will have lots of fun being creative in the kitchen while the weather outside is frightful.
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Homemade Healthier Andes Mints
Mint and chocolate are one my downfalls and I love Andes Mint. Especially after dinner. What a treat this is after a meal. I only wish my daughter still didn’t like them. This is easy to make with your kids and would be a great dessert at a brunch or make as a gift.
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Easy Caramel Apple Lollipop
Here are some cute treats that you can make with your kids and enjoy when you have a sweet and tart craving. The kids can unwrap the candy and place in the molds. Bethany at Whistle and Ivy used metal molds due to the heat. If your silicone molds work in temperature of 350 or more degrees, then you could … Read More ...
Candy Cane Hot Milk Christmas Dessert Drink
As the weather starts to turn for the worst—when the wind howls and the evenings creep in far too early—there’s nothing more comforting than curling up with a warm glass of milk before bed. It’s the kind of cozy ritual that makes you feel tucked in even before the blankets are pulled up. To make it extra special this season, … Read More ...
Personalized Chocolate Candy Bars
These candy bars are perfect for any holiday, special event, or party. You can use them as place cards, parting gifts, or the gift itself. You can buy different shapes for different holidays. These would be great for your New Year’s Eve guests or get hearts and make them for your sweetheart or family members for Valentine’s Day.
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16 Holiday Bark Recipes
Every year I make my daughter a peanut butter and chocolate bark for Christmas. It is the easiest request and I can make it last minute. Bark is a great fun and easy treat for the whole family to make together. The best part is breaking the bark into pieces. Here you will find 16 different varieties to choose from. … Read More ...
Free Recipe – Christmas Gingerbread Bark
Gingerbread houses are fun to build, but can be time consuming. My family tends to get bored after awhile and the house looks like a hot mess or I’m left finishing it. Do you have that same problem? How about making gingerbread bark. An easy no bake treat that the kids can create and then eat afterwards. We all know … Read More ...
Dark Chocolate Hot Chocolate Spoons
If you are planning on giving hot chocolate in your gift baskets, you may want to add these spoons for added chocolaty goodness. These are always fun to make with the family and have on hand when it’s time for hot cocoa. These would be a cute addition to the hot cocoa station for your winter party.
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Chocolate Reindeer Cupcakes
These adorable cupcakes are made to look like the iconic Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer. You could make all the reindeer by adding chocolate M&Ms as noses instead of the red. I can see them lined up on platter in front of a sleigh on the dessert table. Beth at Hungry Happenings shows you how easy it is to make these … Read More ...