Lacey recently posted her recipe for S’more Pops and I immediately pinned them to make for a co-workers upcoming baby shower. What You Need: -1 bag jumbo marshmallows -1 bag semi-sweet chocolate chips or almond bark -1 package lollipop sticks (I found these at Walmart in the craft/wedding section) -2 packages of Graham crackers What to Do: 1. Place the stick in the middle of the marshmallow and dip the marshmallow in the melted chocolate. 2. Crush the graham crackers using a food processor or in a ziploc bag. 3. Roll the chocolate coated marshmallow in the graham crackers. And that’s it. Super easy and they were a huge hit! I…
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Oreo Crumb Cake
I needed a quick and easy desert to take to J’s parent’s house for dinner and found this yummy one Pinterest. What You Need: -1 pkg of regular Oreos-1/2 c. of butter-1 large box of instant chocolate pudding-2-8 oz cool whips-8 oz. of cream cheese, softened-1 c. powdered sugar What to Do:1. Crush the package of Oreos with either a food processor or in a Ziploc bag. Save 1/2 c. to sprinkle on top of dessert when it’s done. 2. Pour the crumbs into a 9×13 inch pan. Melt the butter and pour onto the Oreo crumbs. Once the crumbs are coated, press them into the pan to make the crust. …
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Pinterest Challenge #2 {Candy Cane Blossom Cookies}
Remember Ben’s school holiday party I posted about here. Yes, the one where Santa scared the living crap out of my child. Last week his individual classroom had it’s own party sans Santa (hooray) and I needed something to bring to the party. Of course I turned to Pinterest and found a recipe and my #2 Pinterest Challenge Project, Candy Cane Blossoms. I am pretty proud of these babies if I do say so myself. What You Need: -1 bag Hershey’s Kisses brand Candy Cane Kisses -1/2 cup butter, softened -1 cup granulated sugar -1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract -1 egg -2 cups all purpose flour -1/4 teaspoon salt -1/4 teaspoon…
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Snow Ice Cream
What do you do when you have 19 inches of snow on your lawn that just won’t melt? Make snow ice cream of course! I wasn’t that impressed with the recipe I used so we decided to make snow slushies with juice instead. Ahh, much better! What’s your favorite snow ice cream recipe?
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Gooey Butter Cake
This past weekend I attempted to make Gooey Butter Cake. After scouring numerous recipes I settled on one and it happened to be delicious! What You’ll Need: 1 box yellow cake mix 1/2 cup butter, melted 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 8 oz cream cheese 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 4 cups powdered sugar What to Do: Preheat oven to 350 degrees Mix cake mix, melted butter or margarine, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and 2 eggs with a spoon. Pat into a 9×13 inch greased pan. Mix cream cheese, 2 eggs, and 1 teaspoon vanilla with an electric mixer. Slowly beat in powdered sugar. Pour over cake layer. Bake for…