On my to do list: Make a list of anyone I know deserving coal this year. Make coal candy. Give coal candy to the meanies. No, forget it. This coal candy from Sprinkle Bakes looks way to gorgeous to give to whomever slashed the tires of both our cars last weekend. (Yes, BOTH our cars. Either a random act of … Read More ...
Apple-a-Day Advent Calendar
My daughter is currently obsessed with apples (and unicorns and rainbows and her horsey boots and whether or not it will snow), so I’m pretty sure this healthy Advent calendar would work on her. And bonus, there are also little coupons for “treats,” such as extra TV. I love this idea. I think this may be a new Christmas tradition … Read More ...
Hello Kitty Candy
It seems about right that Hello Kitty should be a candy. Make honey and grenadine Hello Kitty candy HERE at Prunille fait son show. By the way, I found a mold HERE at amazon, though can’t tell if it’s silicone. I found this one on ebay.… Read More ...
Candy Cane Pretzels
Don’t the Fruit Roll-Ups just make the most perfect stripes on these? Make “candy cane” pretzels HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.… Read More ...
Easy Marshmallow Men Snowman Christmas Treat
Snowman marshmallows have exploded all over the place in the last year or so (I’ve made plenty myself). But these cuties from Cute Food for Kids really do seem like the easiest. And cutest? Plus there’s heat added… A new twist. Find the how-tos HERE.… Read More ...
Assemble-Your-Own Snowman Cookies
As inspired by those that came before me (namely, turkeys and Jack O’ Lanterns and Mr. Potato Head), I made these assemble-your-own snowman cookie kits for my daughter and nieces for Christmas gifts. Already done and in the freezer, thank you very much. If only I could say the same for everything else I have to do in the … Read More ...
I’ll Bring the Cookies Event from In Katrina’s Kitchen
In Katrina’s Kitchen is hosting a month long “I’ll Bring the Cookies” event, a new cookie every day until Christmas. Already we’ve seen, homemade white thin mints from Katrina, toffee pretzel peanut butter cookies from Chef Dennis, and Santa face cookies from The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle. OK, so Callye is getting three in a row. Sheesh, she’s everywhere! … Read More ...
Christmas Family Tree Cookies
But wait! There’s one more from Callye of The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle… as seen guest posting on Glorious Treats. Find the step-by-step how-tos to decorate your own Christmas Family Tree cookies, with free printable treat bag topper, HERE at Glorious Treats.… Read More ...
Gingerbread Playdough Homemade Gift for Kids
Ah, the most perfect gift for a baker (like me) to give to kids (like my nieces). Find the recipe and packaging ideas (hint: my favorite, mason jars) to make gingerbread playdough HERE at The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle.
Looking for Christmas themed Cookie Cutters, then check these out.
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25 Days of Cookies
Now this is my kind of Advent Calendar… Every day until Christmas, a new cookie recipe. This Heart of Mine is hosting guest bloggers for the next 25 days, all sharing a new cookie recipe. First up is English Toffee Cookies. Check back every day HERE at This Heart of Mine.
Huge Peanut Butter Cup
This could be my perfect cake, seeing as the Peanut Butter cup is one of my favorites to dig out of the trick or treat bag. Have you seen this? Find it HERE from Williams-Sonoma. Out of my price range for an afternoon snack, but pretty impressive.… Read More ...
Messy Cakes
Yes, thank you, the kitchn. Thank you for letting us be messy, because perfection is exhausting and dang impossible. Find links to intentionally messy cakes HERE at the kitchn, including this chocolate quake cake from Sprinkle Bakes.… Read More ...
North Pole Cookie Party
I am completely in love with this North Pole Cookie Exchange featured at the Hostess with the Mostess blog created by Anders Ruff. I couldn’t even touch upon the fabulous details here, you must scroll through the pictures here. Find the printables at the Anders Ruff etsy shop.… Read More ...
Star Wars Gingerbread AT-AT
A little eye candy for the Star Wars lovers and bakers out there… spotted via my real-life friend Jenn (aka Clever Girl), it’s a gingerbread AT-AT found at DVICE, designed by Rachel Klemek, owner of Blackmarket Bakery in Irvine, CA. Pretty brilliant, considering how tough it must be to balance that huge fighting robot on skinny, wobbly legs, … Read More ...
Hanukkah Candy Canes
Described as “sure to delight children and confuse Rabbis.” Find the candy canes for Hanukkah 
HERE at Fred Flare.… Read More ...