Use up any leftover candy canes this Valentine’s Day. Find the recipe for these chocolate and candy cane dipped butter cookies HERE at Nikki, In Stitches.
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Chrysanthemum Cupcakes
Find the recipe and how-tos for making these gorgeous chrysanthemum cupcakes (made of chocolate cake, filled with lemon curd and topped with buttercream) HERE at 17 and Baking.
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Food Centerpieces
Find ideas for crafting centerpieces from kitchen items HERE at Rachel Ray, like this artichoke centerpiece or “sand art” spice centerpiece.
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Chocolate Cups Tutorial
Find a great tutorial (with video) to craft these chocolate cups HERE at Sprinkle Bakes.
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Wonka-Inspired Cookie Pops
My kid just discovered Willy Wonka (as in, the movie, not the book yet). Of course, she only “discovered” this gem from my childhood because I put in in the DVD player and made her watch. Still, she loves the factory’s edible room and chocolate river. These colorful cookie pops from Inn Cuisine at home would fit perfectly in that … Read More ...
Dinosaur Fossil Cookies
I love simple, clever and fantastic ideas that make you wonder “why didn’t I think of that?” Like these easy, “fossil” cookies made from simply imprinting plastic dinosaurs in cookie dough. Find the recipe and How-tos HERE at Homemade Mamas.
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Quick, Easy Chocolate Mints
Turn mints into chocolatey gifts quickly with these how-tos from Gimme Some Oven. I had to include this picture below, too, of the process, because the image is just so fabulous. Pure abstract art.
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Gumball Flowers
I posted on gumball flowers way back when (HERE), but this version by Gourmet Mom on-the-Go is definitely worthy of repeating. Find the how-tos HERE. {spotted on EpiCute}
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Shortbread Buttons
I am absolutely loving these simple, beautiful shortbread cookie buttons from forty-sixth at grace. Find the photo tutorial HERE. {found via simplesong}
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Edible Googly Eyes
Perhaps this idea would’ve been best around Halloween, but just in case you have a need for some monster-esque celebrating, learn how to make totally edible googly eyes (from pill capsules, sprinkles and Whoppers) HERE at Evil Mad Scientist Laboratories.
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Taking Lam(b)ingtons Literally
The minute I saw these “Lamb”ingtons I absolutely had to post immediately. How precious, yummy and full of personality do these look? Find the how-tos HERE for making these reinvented Lamingtons (as in, the famous Australian dessert) at Peas Love Carrots (as inspired by the lamington reinvention challenge at Delicious Delicious Delicious and bakerella‘s cake pops)
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Chocolate Peanut Butter Footballs
More for football season…find the recipe for making these chocolate peanut butter footballs HERE at Food Mayhem.
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Movie Night Snack Ideas
Find recipes and inspiration to host your own movie night HERE at, of all places, the Pottery Barn web site. They even have printable invites, party tips, popcorn recipes and play lists. I love the popcorn, martini and ice cream (kept within reach in bowls of ice). {found via The Party Dress, along with more movie night ideas.}
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A Kid-Friendly Heart Day Breakfast
I love this collection of heart-filled breakfast ideas for Valentine’s Day from No Fuss Fabulous. Easy, clever and yummy. Find the ideas HERE.
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Check out these Make-Ahead Recipes books
we found on Amazon.
If you are looking for more easy breakfast ideas check out our Pinterest board dedicated to breakfasts.
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Cherry Snowmen – Perfect For Cocktails
Despite our warming weather, my kid is still obsessed with snowmen, which means I must necessarily be obsessed with snowmen. Find the how-tos for making these white chocolate covered cherry snowmen HERE at Blisstree. {found via Grin and Bake It}
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