For all newly interested (or just curious experts) in baking and decorating cookies, cupcakes, marshmallows, cake pops and other sweet treats, I’ve collected a list of what I deem as necessary supplies to have on hand. I’m sure others could easily add or take away from this list, but these are my absolute must-have items in my kitchen. You can … Read More ...
Chocolate Cheesecake Pots
Such a simple idea for a summer or garden party (even a wedding?), but with impact, yes? And chocolate, cheesecake, cookie crumbles, mint… my kinda dessert. Make potted chocolate cheesecakes HERE at Sisteroo.
Looking for the glass pots? check these out on Amazon
they even come with a flower spoon.… Read More ...
Mustachioed Salted Caramel Cupcakes
What strikes me about these cupcakes is the combination of sophisticated, salted caramel buttercream with… a chocolate mustache. Yummy mash up. Plus, I got to use the word “mustachioed”. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Bird on a Cake.… Read More ...
Peanut Butter Fudge Starfish
How crazy adorable is this starfish? And all peanut butter and fudgy, too. From the clever mind over at Hungry Happenings, find the how-tos and recipe HERE.
Are you hosting an under the sea themed party? check out these Under the Sea party decorations
. Perfect for Mermaid, Spongebob and beach-themed parties too.
Looking for mermaid tail molds? Check … Read More ...
Chocolate Chalkboards
I’ve posted on chocolate chalkboards before, but they bear repeating. Easy to make, simple and clever, personalized and chocolate is involved. So an all around great end-of-year gift for teacher or kids. Make them HERE at The Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.
Sweet Teacher Gift Ideas
I’ve said it before, I’ll say it again… I’m a big fan of edible teacher gifts. Consumable, thoughtful, leaves no clutter. Extra bonus for sticking a gift card in the sweets box, too. This DIY caramel apple kit is a great alternative to an apple trinket for teacher. Make it HERE at The Dollhouse Bake Shoppe. Or how about … Read More ...
Book Party Ideas and a Free Printable
As one with a thing for the literary, I can’t help but adore this book-themed party from My Insanity. I’m going to keep pushing reading so my kid requests this theme. (Of course, then it will be a rainbow-unicorn-butterfly-princess-sleepover-book party.) These chocolate bars
turned into book favors are my favorites. Find those, other favor ideas and a printable HERE. … Read More ...
Dairy and Soy Free Peanut Butter Cups
Despite my field, I’ve surprisingly strong willpower when it comes to consuming sweets, with one exception being chocolate peanut butter cups. So I always give kudos to homemade versions. And extra kudos to homemade versions that are dairy and soy free (yay for my vegan buddies!). Find a recipe for dairy and soy free peanut butter chocolate cups HERE at … Read More ...
Summer Treats Ideas
A whole lot of them. S’mores ideas, cookies, marshmallows, cupcakes… Find them all rounded up HERE at my other blog, the decorated cookie, with links to the original tutorials.… Read More ...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups Made in a Mug (or On a Mug?)
This is such a cool idea, especially for kids… not so much for the hot water danger part, but for the “how stuff melts” and “I can help” parts: Make peanut butter swirl cups in a mug. Find the how-tos HERE at Love Them Madly.… Read More ...
Ding Dong Dogs and Healthy Monkey Dip with Banana Cookies
I have to share a couple of silly animal desserts with you. First, turn Ding Dongs into doggies HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. Next, find the recipe for monkey dip and cookies, actually a vegan chocolate chip cookie dough dip with banana cookies HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Pogo Stick Pretzels
Little known fact about me: I was the Pogo Stick champion of our neighborhood. My record was over 300 boing boing boings without falling. If this is not impressive (or in any way athletic), don’t tell me, because I have so few athletic achievements. AND this is on an old, rusty, metal handmedown pogo stick (seriously, was there any concern … Read More ...
Earth Day Chocolate Popcorn Trees
Whatta yummy way to celebrate Earth Day: Chocolate and Popcorn. Learn to make these crazy clever trees from chocolate, colored popcorn and candy buttons (genius for fruit) HERE at Hungry Happenings!.
Looking for some amazing Popcorn flavors? Check out these yummy and amazing variety of popcorn flavored salts
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Hyacinth Pops
More gorgeous edible flowers from the master of “Confectionary Floral Design”: Hyacinth pops! Easy to make, find the how-tos to Hyacinth coconut peanut butter Rice Krispies bars on sticks HERE at Blossomedge. The entire bouquet is stunning, yes? You’ll also find links to make the the daffodil cookies and hyacinth candy.… Read More ...
Earth Day Party
One Charming Party always has the most, well, charming party ideas that heed even those tiniest details. Find “compost” pudding and ombre veggies and presentation ideas HERE. And huge bonus, find the free printables for the compost pudding leaves and a “Bloom and Grow!” party invitation HERE at Paging Supermom.… Read More ...