As one who is all about cookies, I am always a bit downtrodden that cookies tend to take a back seat to cakes and cupcakes. Well, check out this cookie tray to rival any cake or cupcake stand.
Watermelon Cookies and More
Learn how to make these cute watermelon cookies HERE at Amanda’s Cookin. And for more watermelon inspiration check out this roundup from the archives.
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Beach Cookie Placecards
Oh, these clever beach-themed cookie placecards bring me right back to my years working as a cookie decorator (making many many many a placecard as such). I love the “sand” filled pails. Too cute. Find the idea HERE at the celebration shoppe blog.
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Star Wars Cookie Cutters
I was working as a cookie decorator (here) when Stars Wars I, II and III came out. ( I was dressing as Leia to my brother’s Skywalker when IV, V and VI came out, but that’s not really relevant.) How much easier life would’ve been to not have had to cut out by hand all those Vaders, Yodas, Stormtroopers… Sigh. … Read More ...
Bride and Groom Oreos
Learn how to make these bride and groom Oreos with a step-by-step photo tutorial HERE at macaroni & glitter.
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Game Food (Geeks and Foodies Unite Once More)
‘Tis odd how timing works. I just recently posted on this site that creates video game inspired sweets, so I had video game sweets on my mind, when msn contacted me to include the fondant Pac-Man cookie toppers I had made last year in their latest slideshow: Game Food. CLICK HERE to see the full slideshow at msn.com, including … Read More ...
Nonpareil Emag: Cookie Buffets and More
The wonderful Gordon Gossip led me to this latest find: Nonpareil, a beautiful online magazine with ideas, vendors, inspirations, DIYs, downloads, tutorials and more for weddings. (Though of course, many of the above can be applied to any occasion. I find all kinds of party ideas on wedding sites.) The spread shown here revisits the dessert buffet, with vintage … Read More ...
Ballet Shoe Cookies
How lovely is this idea? A ballet shoe cookie with ribbon. Very clever. Find the post HERE at Cake Journal.
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Video Game Cookies. Lots of ’em.
Look what I found! A place for the collision of geeks and cookie lovers: Snack or Die. A whole blog devoted to sweet treats that honor video games. Recent posts include Portal GlaDOS cupcakes and Kingdom Hearts Heartless cookies. OK, so I don’t know what those are (I once excelled at Intellivision and playing with my friend’s Atari, but … Read More ...
Cookie Decorating School
I have way too many degrees as it is, but I’d so love a phD in cookies. Bridget of Bake at 350 has created the University of Cookie, a place for learning (on the internet, that is) the art of cookie decorating through video tutorials. The introductory video covers a classic how-do-I? for novice (and not so novice) cookie … Read More ...
Earth Day Treats
Earth Day is the perfect time to celebrate our planet, and what better way to do so than with some delicious, eco-inspired treats? Whether you’re looking to create something colorful, plant-based, or simply fun, these Earth Day Treats are sure to make your celebration both tasty and meaningful. From snacks that represent the beauty of nature to sweet ideas that … Read More ...
Kid-Friendly Mother’s Day Recipes
Find a roundup of Mother’s Day recipe ideas HERE at Family Fun, like these slipper cookies or these queen’s cupcakes. Not sure how I feel about the bagel family portrait, though.
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Button Cookies and Clever Packaging
Oh. My. Goodness. I haven’t stopped thinking about this cute button cookie packaging idea since I spotted them on Sugar and Meringue. So brilliant! Find the how-tos and a free download HERE.
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Cloud Cookie Tutorial
Visit forty-sixth at grace for yet another lovely photo tutorial: how to make cloud cookies. Find the tutorial HERE.
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What to Do With Leftover Easter Candy
Now, I just spent a day creating THIS POST on how to get rid of Peeps, but I guess you could try more realistic methods than putting them in a Starfighter to attach the Death Star (that sentence will make more sense if you click on “THIS POST“).
Here are some great ideas for using Easter Candy and … Read More ...