Showing posts with label desserts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label desserts. Show all posts

Hamburger Cookies

So. Stinkin'. Cute.
These no-bake hamburger cookies are the perfect treat for Father's Day or at your next BBQ! Using just a few ingredients (vanilla wafers, grasshopper cookies, coconut & colored frosting) they are easy & simple enough to allow your little ones to help make them.
Get all the details HERE!

Black and White Chocolate Macadamia Bars


Cookie Base

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker sugar cookie mix

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1/3 cup butter or margarine, softened

1 egg


Fudge Filling

1 bag (12 oz) semisweet chocolate chips (2 cups)

1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)

1 egg

2 teaspoons vanilla

1 cup chopped macadamia nuts

1/4 cup white vanilla baking chips

1 teaspoon vegetable oil



1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.

2. In large bowl, mix cookie mix, flour, butter and egg until well mixed. Press dough into bottom of prepared pan. Bake 16 to 18 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 10 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, in small saucepan melt 1 cup of the chocolate chips and half of the sweetened condensed milk over medium-low heat, stirring frequently; remove from heat. Stir in remaining condensed milk, egg and vanilla. Spread over crust. Sprinkle with remaining 1 cup chocolate chips and nuts.

4. Bake 22 to 25 minutes or until set. Cool completely, about 30 minutes.

5. For white chocolate drizzle, place baking chips and oil in small resealable freezer plastic bag. Microwave on medium (50%) for 1 minute to 1 minute 15 seconds, turning bag over after 25 seconds. Squeeze bag until chips are melted and smooth. Cut small tip off one corner of bag, and drizzle over bars. Let stand until set, about 10 minutes. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows.


Yummy!

Felt Easter Cookies

Say hello to my little friends!
In my continued quest to make a fabulous non-sugary Easter basket, last year I came up with these little felt Easter “cookies”.

What you will need:
- Polyester Fiberfill
- Felt
- Embroidery Floss & Needle
- Fabric Glue
- Ric Rac Ribbon
- Black beads (for eyes & nose)

Download the templates here

1. Layer two pieces of felt and cut out the bunny & egg
2. Glue the ric rac ribbon to 1 piece of the egg. Set aside to dry.
3. Sew on the beads to create the eyes and nose
4. Put the matching pieces together and using a blanket stitch, sew around the edges leaving an opening for stuffing
5. Stuff your cookies with fiberfill, then sew the opening closed

Don’t worry you still have plenty of time to make these for Easter. They are super easy to make, so you can whip up several in no time.

They’re sure to be a fun addition to our ever growing felt food collection.

Note to self...Never leave a curious toddler alone with a bag of fiberfill
"Look mama ~ I made it snow all over the room"
LOL!

Chocolate Butterflies

I love these! My little girl is turning 4 soon & we are in full party planning mode! Everything Old has the details to turn your cupcakes from plain to fabulous! You won't believe how easy they are to make! Get the details HERE!

Free Betty Crocker at Rite Aid

If you plan to bake treats for Valentine's Day, there's a great deal at Rite Aid this week! Betty Crocker Cake Mixes. Cookie Mix & Frosting are on sale for just $2.00

But this is where it gets better! When you buy 2, you get a $2 UPR (to use on your next purchase). Plus there is a monthly $1 UPR on each item. Add in 2 $.40/1 Betty Crocker Cookie Mix Coupon and you get everything for FREE plus it's a $.80 money maker!

Deal Idea:
Buy (2) Cookie Mix $4.00
Get $2.00 UPR
Get (2) $1.00 monthly UPR
Free + overage after coupons

*Note: There is also a $1.00/2 Baking items Video Values Coupon that makes this deal even better!
Happy Baking!


Kissing Cupcakes

Just in time for Valentine's Day! These kissing fish cupcakes are a perfect treat for the sweetheart(s) in your life! Head over to Simply Fun Stuff to get all the yummy details.

Smooches!

Free New Year's Disco Ball Party Printables

This fun & sassy New Year's disco ball party collection includes an invitation, cupcake toppers, banner, party labels and food tents!

Everything you need to throw a fabulous party to ring in 2011! Just download, print & decorate!

I'm loving the Tiffany Blue (and can't wait to pair it up with lots of silver accessories)! Get the free printables designed by Piggy Bank Parties at Catch My Party HERE

Coffee Mug Gingerbread House

Simply adorable! Surprise your family Christmas morning with a cup of hot chocolate adorned with a gingerbread house cookie! Get all the details from Not Martha

Melting Snowman Cookies

Meet my cute little snowman cookie friends!

If you're still needing to bake some holiday treats, these cookies are sure to be a huge hit!

Made with a classic sugar cookie recipe and topped with royal icing (allow the frosting to dribble down the cookie for a puddle effect). The marshmallow heads are popped into the microwave for 20 seconds to give it a wonky shape. Add final features using decorative icing.

My lovely little assistant!

The little ones love to help make the cookies but don't be surprised if they eat more than they make :)


Happy Holidays!


Minty Chocolatey Cookie Goodness!

Tis the season for holiday baking and cookie exchanges!
If you need a quick and easy recipe (my favorite words these days!) then you've got to give these a try. The chocolate chunks and touch of mint make for a perfect combination!


INGREDIENTS
1 pouch Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon mint extract
6 to 8 drops green food color
1 egg
1 cup creme de menthe baking chips
1 cup semisweet chocolate chunks


1. Heat oven to 350F. In a large bow, stir cookie mix, butter, extract, food color and egg until soft dough forms. Stir in creme de menthe baking chips and chocolate chunks

2. Using teaspoon, drop dough 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet

3. Bake 8 to 10 minutes until set. Cool 3 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Serve warm or cool completely. Store tightly covered at room temperature.

For an extra special touch, drizzle cooled cookies with melted chocolate

Yields 36 cookies.


Photo: bettycrocker.com

Snowmen Cupcakes

Tis the season for yummy treats (yahoo)!
If your short on time or just not the baker-type, you can whip up these adorable snowmen cupcakes using store-bought cupcakes!

  • Dip frosted cupcakes in sparkling sugar
  • Use mini M&M's for the eyes
  • Candy orange slice halves for noses
  • Gumdrops and licorice for the earmuffs
  • And pink sprinkles for rosey cheeks

(photo: AllYou.com)

Thanksgiving Black-Bottom Pumpkin Tart

Ready for a dressed up version of a Thanksgiving classic? The chocolate cookie crust is the perfect compliment to the pumpkin filling. YUM!


Ingredients:
  • CRUST:
  • 1 1/2 cups crushed chocolate wafers (about 30)
  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 8 tablespoons (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • FILLING:
  • 1 15-oz. can 100 percent pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • pinch of salt


Preparation:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F; line a baking sheet with foil. Make crust: Combine wafers, cocoa powder and sugar in a food processor. Process until finely ground, about 20 seconds. Add butter and pulse until mixture just clumps together. Transfer to a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom and press firmly onto bottom and sides to form a crust. Place on lined baking sheet and bake until slightly firm to the touch and fragrant, 7 to 10 minutes. Remove baking sheet to a wire rack; reduce oven temperature to 350°F.

2. Make filling: Combine all ingredients in a medium bowl; whisk until blended. Place baking sheet with crust on oven rack and ladle just enough filling into crust to come up to the rim. (Do not overfill.) Bake until a knife inserted into center of tart comes out clean, about 45 minutes. Cool slightly, then chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

Bunting Cake

Next time you make a cake, add some whimsy & fun with bunting!

Sure to make you smile!

Photos via Rosy Posy

Baskin-Robbins BOGO Coupon

The perfect treat to beat the heat! Get a FREE soft serve ice cream cone at Baskin-Robbins when you purchase another cone. Limit one coupon per customer. Expires August 8, 2010. Get the coupon HERE. Enjoy!

Rubber Stamping with Sugar

Eat, drink & be stylish!
Embellish plates using simple ingredients like sugar, food coloring and your favorite stamp! Talk about thinking outside the box. Get all the details from from here.

BBQ Cupcakes

With summer just around the corner, I can already smell the delicious aroma of BBQ in the air. Imagine serving these cupcake beauties at your next shindig. Wow!

Burger with all the fixings!

Nothing says July 4th like hot dogs!

Shish-ka-bob anyone?

And what BBQ would be complete without some corn on the cob?!

Photos via flickr