Growing up, we used to love getting soft served ice cream dipped in a chocolate shell or covered in sprinkles. Then we were able to buy the chocolate dip shell in the store to pour over our ice cream. It was so cool. Now you can make your own magic shell to enjoy with your kids. 3 ingredients and you … Read More ...
Dark & Dreamy Double Fudge Cupcakes
This almost seems to sinful to post, but I must do my job. This dark knight of cupcakes will have all the dark chocolate lovers swooning for more. Rosie from Sweetapolita uses dark cocoa powder to achieve the dark rich chocolate color. She also gives you tips on what she uses and where to find them.
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Kit Kat Nachos
Are you ready for a sugar high? Make a plate of these Kit Kat Nachos for dessert. Is this some thing you could handle? Maybe in my younger days! Your family or guests will either love it or think you are insane. I can already feel the pain of the sugar crash just looking at the picture.
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Peanut Butter Flourless Chocolate Cake
Here is a simple cake that look decadent with the swirly decorative topping. Since it is flourless, it is also gluten free. If you have nut allergies, maybe use a different product or replace the peanut butter with white chocolate. This cake and decorative topping is really easier than it looks. Let Ali from Gimme Some Oven show you how … Read More ...
Maple Bacon Cake Pops
Every fourth Sunday in March is Maple Sunday. You are able to visit farms that make maple syrup and learn the process and enjoy some fresh maple syrup. The smell is heavenly! I bet the smell is heavenly when making these maple bacon cake pops by Christina at Mom’s Messy Miracles. Cake pops for breakfast, sounds like a plan this … Read More ...
Thin Mint Chocolate Cake
Girl Scout Cookie Season is here! This is good and bad! Bad, because some of those cookies are like potato chips, you can’t just eat one. Good because who doesn’t like Girl Scout Cookies. My favorite are the lemon cookies and of course thin mints. The perfect combination of mint and chocolate in a small cookie. Since we are still … Read More ...
Lion Cupcakes and “You Make my Heart Roar” Wrappers
Happy Valentine’s Day! This one came in late, but I don’t believe you need a holiday to tell someone that you love them. These could be made for when someone is having a bad day, for an anniversary, or just as a surprise to show how much you love them. Take away the wrappers and candy hearts and you could … Read More ...
Chocolate Covered Strawberry with Cheesecake Filling
On Valentine’s Day, I usually make my family chocolate covered strawberries. It is easy and a rare treat for them. If it wasn’t for the sugar-free diet, I would make these with cheesecake filling. I didn’t commit to the sugar-free diet, so maybe I’ll make these while hubby is at work and eat the evidence. These would be wonderful for … Read More ...
Chocolate Covered Oreo Truffle Hearts
Last minute ideas for Valentine’s Day! Chocolate bark or truffles are great last minute ideas, including this chocolate covered Oreo truffle hearts. Truffles are great alone, but even better for Valentine’s Day when shaped into a heart. Make a trip to the store and surprise your sweetheart or the whole family for Valentine’s Day.
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Chocolate Truffle Cupcakes
As mentioned many times before, you can’t go wrong with chocolate truffles as a gift. Beth from Hungry Happenings knows how to take that truffle one step further. She made edible cupcake liners to place the truffles in. Very few ingredients, quick, easy and will make their hearts soar! This would be cute for after Valentine’s Day too.
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Nutella Truffles
Besides chocolate barks, truffles are another easy item that can be made and given as a gift. Truffles can be made for any holiday besides Valentine’s Day and can be gifts at a party such as a bridal shower. These are fun to make with the kids too! Let them do the rolling and and sprinkling of items on top.… Read More ...
White Chocolate Sprinkle Dessert Cups
Here is a fun idea to make with the kids for Valentine’s Day. Fill the chocolate bowls with your favorite ice cream, pudding, or mousse and enjoy the bowl afterwards. Beth from Hungry Happenings shows you two ways to make the bowls. One is with a balloon and the other is using a sphere mold.
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Red Velvet Cake Balls with Coconut and White Chocolate Bits
You can’t go wrong with red velvet, especially for Valentine’s Day. Here is a sweet treat covered in coconut and white chocolate bits for you and your sweetie to enjoy. These would be great to make with the kids too. Since Valentine’s Day is on a Sunday, you can spend some time in the kitchen making these together.
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Hugs and Kisses Bark
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 ...
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 ...