Here is a healthy treat for your kids to enjoy. Okay, so there are some candy bits, but the bulk of it is healthy. I might have to try this with dried cherries or cranberries, since I don’t like raisins. I keep trying them, just don’t like them. Since it is no bake, it would be a fun treat to … Read More ...
Present Cake with Ornament Surprise Inside
This is beautiful! The cake as a present is breathe taking, but your guests will be in awe after you slice the cake. I showed another cake like this one, but with a peace sign earlier this year. This is definitely not the cake to make if you are short on time, because you are making four cakes in total. … Read More ...
Christmas Gingerbread Men Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
Oh my! Cuteness overload! What a neat way to use the gingerbread cookie
. This is perfect if you don’t have any cutouts for your gingerbread men, but still want to make something with the gingerbread recipe. You can’t help, but smile when you see that cute little face! Well, at least I can’t.
Click here on Munchkin Munchies
for … Read More ...
Mini Cheesecake Snowmen
I just watched Frosty’s Winter Wonderland last night and these cute cheesecakes remind me of Frosty without his hat. Plus, I love snowmen! One of the few decorations you can keep up through the whole winter season. Although, I do have a couple that I keep up year round.
Click here on Hungry Happenings for the recipe and directions. There … Read More ...
Edible Glitter
Make your food sparkle with edible glitter. This would be perfect for decorating the princess cakes or cookies. Of course you could just pick up some sparkle sugar
, unless you’re like me and forget to buy it. You have a back up plan and can make your own.
During the holidays there are a lot of recipes for reindeer … Read More ...
Edible Snow Recipe
I am happy to share the snow that we receive in the winter time, but it doesn’t work well when it comes to decorating your food items. Most people use white icing or frosting and then add sprinkles to make it look like snow on their baked goods. This website uses coconut flakes
, which they dry slightly in the … Read More ...
Snowman Nose Cookies in a Jar – Winter/Frozen
Ever have a bad night that snowballs into a bad day! Hoping the rest of the week doesn’t continue the trend. Speaking of snow, here are some cute cookies that were created from a scene in the movie “Frozen”. She even puts a clip, which is great, because I still haven’t seen the movie. After watching that clip, I need … Read More ...
DIY Easy To Bake Grinch Cookies
One of my all-time favorite book and show of the holiday season. It wouldn’t be Christmas in our house if I missed the original “How the Grinch Stole Christmas
” on TV. I do have the video if I do miss it, which has happened a couple of years due to our schedule.
These Grinch cookies are made with … Read More ...
Christmas Cookies Galore
Here are a couple of sites that have lots of different cookie ideas for you to make for a cookie swap or just add to your current favorites. Maybe you are making your first batch of Christmas cookies, there are many choices for your new tradition.
Click here on Over the Big Moon for 12 different cookie recipe sites from … Read More ...
Perfect Sugar Cookie Cut-outs
If I have anyone that reads my articles, you will know that I am not creative in the kitchen and I don’t frost my sugar cookies. I love sugar cookies, but only seem to make them for Santa.
I always have a hard time with the cookies being too thin or they spread and become shapeless. I’m hoping this recipe … Read More ...
Mini Melting Snowmen Cheese Balls
It’s amazing how creative people get with their food around the holidays. I never seem to struggle finding ideas for your holiday entertaining. I almost want to throw a few parties myself, so I can use all of the ideas.
I could fill a whole month of ideas from Beth from Hungry Happenings. I wish I had her vision when … Read More ...
Melted Christmas Snowmen Oreo Balls
How cute are these snowmen or should I say snowmen heads. These would be cute on a plate or as toppers on cupcakes. Maybe instead of a cherry on top of the ice cream, you could place one of these. Or just put some in a cute package and give as gifts.
The Oreo
truffle can be made ahead of … Read More ...
Snowman Cheese Ball
Do you want to build a snowman….. We did with the last storm, but the sun has melted his head and now he is just a body with really long arms. When it comes to building a snowman, location is key.
This cute little guy won’t melt, but he may melt the hearts of your guests. Your guests will be … Read More ...
Pull-Apart Christmas Tree
Here is an easy appetizer to bring to potlucks or to decorate the holiday dinner table. It uses store bought items, but you don’t have to tell anyone. This is another one that you can have the kids help with, if they are begging to do something in the kitchen.
Click on Eclectic Recipes for the recipe and directions. She … Read More ...
Chocolate Pretzel Christmas Trees
Here is another great treat to do with the kids. Especially, if school gets cancelled and the temperatures are too low to let the kids out to play. Let the kids create some snacks to enjoy later on in the day. This would also make a great craft project at a party.
All you need is some pretzel
s, melting … Read More ...