How is everyone doing on their New Year’s Resolutions? Still going on or need to start over? I’ve been pretty good with my healthy eating, but have had some guilty days. I love pasta and bread! I blame my athlete needing carbs for track and the lonely leftover caramel chocolate no one wanted. Indoor season is almost over and maybe … Read More ...
8 Bit Heart Cookies
Show your geeky side this Valentine’s Day with these cute 8 bit heart cookies! The best thing is there are no special tools required. Let Kacey from The Cookie Writer show you how she piped these hearts using a pattern and some wax paper. I know two people that would love these cookies.
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Watercolor Valentine Cookies
Gather some water, different color food gels, food safe paintbrush, and some fondant for a fun time in the kitchen with the kids. This project is perfect, because there is no right or wrong. You and the kids can paint while you are waiting for the cookies to bake. Leave as is or write messages with a food pen.
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Sweetheart Marble Fondant Cookies
Here is a cute Valentine’s Day cookie for your loved ones. These would be great cookies to make with the kids. They can help roll out the fondant and stamp the words into it. I like that Jan Halvarson also stamped directly into the cookies. Which is great for those that don’t care for the taste of fondant.
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Edible Chalk and Chalkboard Cookies
The chalkboard craze is still going strong and you can create edible chalk and chalkboard designs on cookies. These will be a hit at any event big or small. How cute to write the bride and groom’s name on a cookie for dessert or take home gift. The kids will have a blast drawing and then eating their creations. Ashlee … Read More ...
Cookie Monster Bark
With blizzards, heavy rain, and sub zero temperatures, you’ll need to keep the kids busy inside. Making chocolate bark is the simple and easy way to go. This one is based off of the lovable Cookie Monster. You and the kids will have lots of fun being creative in the kitchen while the weather outside is frightful.
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Marshmallow Snowman with Cookie Hat
The winter holidays are almost over, but the snowman stays around till the Spring warmth begins. My snowman making days outside are over, but I’ll be happy to make this snowman inside in the warmth of my home. If the weather outside is miserable or the snow just isn’t snowman consistency or maybe you live in a no snow zone, … Read More ...
Cinnamon Roll Sugar Cookies
Do you love cinnamon rolls, but hate how long it takes to make? How about a cinnamon roll in a sugar cookie form. It will take less time, but still take care of your cinnamon roll craving. The house will smell wonderful, when you are stuck inside during the winter dreary weather.
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Tea Loving Gingerbread Bears
How cute are these. I wish I saw these earlier, but maybe you can still make them for Christmas. The best thing is you can make them for anytime of the year for your favorite tea fan. I like this idea for Valentine’s Day and you could also use these as place card holders at a tea party or gathering.… Read More ...
Peanut Butter Ritz Cracker Cookies
Here is a cute treat to make with the kids. I love peanut butter and Ritz Crackers, but I never thought to dip it in chocolate. If you can’t find the kit used, just get creative. Use pretzels as antlers, turn white M&Ms into eyes or even mini marshmallows. The whole point is having fun in the kitchen and being … Read More ...
12 Decorated Christmas Cookies
The final push for the holiday season is on. Many are doing your baking this weekend. I’m going to try my best to get some cookies done, fingers crossed. I’ll never be able to create these beautiful cookies, but they are quite inspirational. If you need some inspirations or ideas, click on the links to the cookies under the picture. … Read More ...
Figgy Pudding Cookies
I’ve never had figgy pudding and the only memory of figgy pudding is the request for it in “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” song or mentioned in some holiday movies. These cookies will be a great delight for the holiday baking season. I feel like making some to enjoy while watching “The Christmas Carol”.
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100 Healthy Holiday Cookies, Cakes and Desserts
With a healthy dinner, you should also serve some healthy desserts. Everyone likes to have a bite or two of desserts. A lot of the recipes are gluten-free, low-calorie, and vegan. Go through the list and click on the recipes that look enticing and it will take you to the website for the recipe.
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How To Make Canned Frosting Look Like Royal Icing
Are you envious of those beautiful cookies with the royal icing? Would you love to make them, but don’t have the time or patience. That is me, because I procrastinate, but Ashton from Something Swanky has a technique that uses canned frosting
. It doesn’t have that beautiful harden finish, but it will still be pretty and glossy. Plus, it … Read More ...
Eggless Christmas Snowball Cookies
No matter how much planning, I always forget the eggs. The eggless recipes are perfect for people like me. These recipes are also good for those last minute baking projects that happen from time to time. I don’t miss those days! Here are some snowballs that you won’t mind having around in the house.
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