Every year for our holiday cards, I do a sweet version of my husband, daughter and me. This year I was a little pressed for time so went for marshmallows instead of the gingerbread family, cupcakes or cookies I’ve done in prior years. Happy holidays to all!… Read More ...
Rudolph and Reindeer Ice Cream Cone Treats
A slap-on-forehead-why-didn’t-I-think-of-that moment for these easy treats: Rudolph and the reindeer ice cream cones filled with treats. Find the how-tos HERE at the Seven Year Cottage.… Read More ...
Peppmermint Chocolate Marshmallow Pops and S’mores
The perfect combination of Christmas and last-minute: Make peppermint, chocolate and marshmallow s’mores and pops HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.
Looking for more S’smores recipes? Check out these articles.
Looking for more ideas for Smores? Check out this S’mores cookbook
we found on Amazon and let’s not forget my favorite snack Smores candy
snack. So yummy and ready to … Read More ...
DIY Christmas Sugar Cube House
With zero knowledge of how houses are really built, I’m only guessing that gingerbread house building is akin to laying drywall, whereas this sugar cube
house pays homage to the bricklayer. Build a sugar cube house HERE at Martha Stewart.… Read More ...
Rainbow Fudge
Will I ever tire of rainbow-themed food? Not as long as my kid doesn’t. Find the recipe for rainbow fudge HERE at Rock UR Party.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over on our Party Ideas Blog and these Rainbow party decorations
we found on Amazon and these fun Rainbow party items from Etsy.… Read More ...
Candy Cane Reindeer
I think it’s the antlers that make these super adorable. Make candy cane reindeer HERE at Martha Stewart.… Read More ...
Crepe Paper Dreidel and Stocking Favors
Find the templates, how-tos and video instructions to make these candy-filled, crepe paper dreidel favors (or a Christmas stocking) HERE at Martha Stewart.… Read More ...
Candy Tree
Candy ornaments? How do they not disappear before Christmas? Love the peppermint stick base, too. Find the how-tos HERE at Martha.… Read More ...
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.
Sugar and Glass
One more check on the list for the legitimacy of sugar as an artistic medium. Apparently sugar is an oft-used tool for glassblowers when creating prototypes for future glass designs. A recent event held in Spain, oh!BCN, celebrated the relationship between glass and gastronomy, during which “several teams of local and international glass artists and designers got together with … Read More ...
Tiny Figgy Puddings
Every time I see anything related to figgy pudding I can’t help but sing “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” in my head. Turn bite-size chocolates into tiny figgy pudding HERE at Luvcrumbs.
Update: Broken links have been removed from this post.… Read More ...
Gingerbread Boy and Girl Marshmallow Pops
Gotta love the cute and easy part. Make gingerbread boy and girl pops from marshmallows, cinnamon and sugar HERE at the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe. Looking for Christmas themed Cookie Cutters, then check these out.
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Licorice Swizzle Stick
It’s the simplest ideas that are the most genius. I love this idea to dress up a cocktail (Christmas, sure, but any old time) with a swirl of red licorice lace. Find the idea HERE at Ladies Home Journal.
Update – Broken links have been removed from this post. Take a look at this Christmas Cocktail Recipe Book
we found … Read More ...
Tic Tac Booklets
This li’l booklet with a see-through window for Tic Tacs is just adorable. And to have someone go to such adorable lengths to dress up your breath mints is a good indication you mean something to them, thus making this a perfect stocking stuffer. (Perhaps I’m too sentimental due to the time of year, but aren’t I right here?) Find … Read More ...
Chocolate-Covered Candy Canes
Chocolate, candy canes and sprinkles. Sounds about right. From CakeSpy, naturally. Find the how-tos HERE at Serious Eats.… Read More ...