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July 11th, 2012

The Easiest Chocolate Dipped Ice Cream Cones

Waffle cone or sugar cone?

I’ll admit, I’m not typically a waffle cone girl, the sugar cones are just way better.

…until you bring chocolate into the picture. These are now totally edible. Sorry sugar cones, you have been replaced. And then when you add chopped pecans, *sigh*.

I love ice cream and it deserves to be held in a cone like such.

These would be perfect for your next ice cream social, birthday party, friday night dessert, or just a fun treat to make with the kids.

you will need:

Chocolate CandiQuik

Vanilla CandiQuik

Assorted sprinkles, chopped nuts, crushed Oreos(!!??), etc.

Waffle cones

oh yeah, and ice cream.

Melt coating according to the package directions.

Hold the end of the cone and dip the top 2-3″ in the chocolate or vanilla CandiQuik. I found this easiest if I just rolled and rotated the top of the cone directly in the tray of CandiQuik.

Allow the excess coating to drip back into the tray; waiting about 30 seconds to add jimmies, chopped nuts, etc.

Set on wax paper to dry completely.

 

Now…let’s take this relationship to the next level. We are just minutes away from drumsticks, dipped cones, or whatever you would like to call them.

Fill your cone with a heaping scoop of ice cream on top and place in the freezer for 10 minutes.

You want the ice cream to be veryyy cold because you are about to dunk it in melted chocolate.

Transfer your CandiQuik into a deep mug, cup, or bowl.

Holding the end of your ice cream cone, quickly dip the ice cream in the coating. It will harden almost immediately so just dip (fast!) and place back in the freezer until ready to devour.

Unfortunately I did not take any photos of this process. I would have ended up with a giant scoop of ice cream in the chocolate versus the cone.

Now, as you can tell, I’ve got a hot mess happening – so this photo session has to end, darn.

Enjoy!

 

Linked to the following parties: Bru Crew Life, Crazy for Crust, DJ’s Sugar Shack, Printabelle, Sweet Bella Roos, Something Swanky, Kitchen Fun w/ my 3 Sons

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June 27th, 2012

Easy S’more Pops – 2 Ways

Are you ready for the easiest treat ever!?

No oven, no thinking, nada.

Your two year old and you could knock these out.

And I have two versions for you!

Pretzels or lollipop sticks.  Which one do you prefer? I’m a lollipop girl myself, but there’s definitely a benefit to the pretzels: the whole dang thing is edible.

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June 13th, 2012

Personal Vanilla Berry Cream Pies

Ok, maybe these aren’t sooo “personal” sized. Instead, you could grab 2 spoons and share - or not. They’re actually not all that much more than a large piece of pie.

You know what, you could probably even freeze these and pull out whenever the time is right. Or bring them to work! Hey, you have to be prepared for Mondays, mid-afternoons, and certain coworkers. What I’m saying is that these are (capital d)angerous…

I’ve been seeing more and more of these mason jars around - & they are being filled with all sorts of goodness. For example – just take a look at these little cheesecakes in a jar. Or Bakerella’s – YUM, or how about this one I found on pinterest. Swoon.

So go ahead, make these in advance, pull out when needed. What’s not to love?!

I used my super easy, no bake recipe for vanilla cream pie. Then I layered it with fresh strawberries and plump bluberries.

And the crust? No bake as well – I found myself digging all the way to the bottom to get a little bit of crust in each bite.

Next time – double crusting it. Yep, go ahead – add another layer of the graham crust in the middle! Genius.

Hindsight is always 20/20…

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May 18th, 2012

Patriotic Oreo Lollipops

Happy Friday, friends!

Forecast here for the next couple of days: 90 degrees and sunny.

In other words, I really didn’t feel like turning on the oven. But I still wanted something sweet and satisfying.

Whoever said you can’t have your cake and eat it too?!

Speaking of ‘having your cake and eating it too’, who ever came up with that? It doesn’t even make sense.

Your going to give me cake and I can’t eat it!? Please, correct me if I’m missing something.

Sorry, moving onto more important things:

Oreo Lollipops! (you may recognize these, I like dipping Oreo’s)

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August 30th, 2011

Toasted S’mores Bars

Did you know it’s National Marshmallow Toasting Day?!

 

It’s true. Officially.

Check out this cute calendar for more fun excuses to eat treats holidays!

What else happens when you are totally bored out of your mind? Besides bake and look at wacky calendars?!

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June 22nd, 2011

Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries

 

Amazing, delicious, OMG, wow - why didn’t I think of these!?

Recently we had a little contest, that some of you may have heard of…if not, you seriously need to join Club CandiQuik…

The contest was named the “Make Our Ad” Contest. The Grand Prize Winner is receiving free CANDIQUIK for a year – yes, FREE (I need that deal)!

Oh – and did I mention her recipe is going to be featured in our next National Magazine ad?! Total bragging rights.

Here were the 3 finalists if you’re curious…

This recipe that I am about to share, however, did not “Make our Ad”. BUT it was dang good!

So I must share…

Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries.

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November 2nd, 2010

S’more Truffles

 

S’mores. Fire or no fire. You pick. You are probably (most-likely) in a warmer climate that I am and are still likely having bonfires (unless you’re in Alaska, but otherwise, I win).

But I figured out a way to get my S’mores fix in the form of: truffles. Ohhh My!!!

These are incredibly De-lic-ious!

Consisting of a chocolate shell rolled in graham cracker crumbs, with a melt-in-your-mouth fudge beneath that, all hugging the marshmallow center!

 

And the best is still TBA….

  

But I won’t make you wait too long – sooo here it is…

there are only 4 ingredients.

no oven required.

oh yea, did I mention that they’re delicious?

make these.

right now. I promise you will not be disappointed.

S’more Truffles

You will need:

yield: approximately 16 truffles

2 packages (16 oz) Chocolate CANDIQUIK Candy Coating

1/3 Cup Milk

1 package graham cracker crumbs

1 package marshmallows (large or mini)

Directions:

Chop CANDIQUIK into small pieces with a knife.

Heat 1/3 cup milk in medium sized pan, over medium-low heat, until simmering (important that milk is simmering before adding candy coating).

Once simmering, add chopped pieces of CANDIQUIK to milk and stir constantly until melted.

Pour CANDIQUIK® mixture into a medium bowl; place in refrigerator until completely cooled and “fudgey”.
 
Shape mixture into 1″ sized balls. With your thumb, make an indent in the ball and press 2 small marshmallows (or 1/2 of a large marshmallow) into the center. Mold chocolate around the marshmallows to form a ball again and place on wax paper.Melt remaining package of Chocolate CANDIQUIK according to directions on package.

Using a spoon, dip truffle completely in CANDIQUIK and place on wax paper; sprinkle with graham cracker crumbs before chocolate is set.

(Tip: if truffles become too soft or are not holding their shape while being dipped, place back in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes)

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June 30th, 2010

4 Recipes for the 4th!

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However you celebrate the history of the United States -  whether it be with fireworks, parades, barbecues, parties, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, games, speeches and ceremonies, etc.ENJOY IT.  

And wow, it’s July (essentially), that means a lot of things to me. Most importantly: 1 The weather better be awesome this month. 2 We only have a good two more months of possible awesome weather! And while you celebrate your 4th this year do not forget about desserts and finger food - no worries, I’ve got you covered.

Just as I still do not have a solid idea or plan for what I am going to do over the 4th, I couldn’t decide what to make either. I present to you a red, white, and blue smorgasbord.

                

         

 

So…what’s pictured? And how do you make it? Keep reading…

4th of July No Bake Cheesecake (WOW!):

ingredients:

1 Pkg (16oz) Vanilla CANDIQUIK

2 pkg (8 oz each) Cream Cheese -softened to room temp.

 1 (8 oz) container of Cool Whip 

1 Pkg Instant Pudding (Vanilla or your choice of flavor) 

Garnish: whipped cream, fresh strawberries and bluberries

directions:

  • Melt CANDIQUIK according to directions on package
  • Mix with all of the ingredients in a large bowl
  • Serve in a pie crust.
  • Optional: Top with whipped cream/fruit

Pretzels &  Pretzel Rods

1 package small pretzels

1 package pretzel rods

red/white/blue sprinkles

1 pkg (16 oz) Vanilla CANDIQUIK

*Melt CANDIQUIK, dip pretzels, & sprinkle away before the CANDIQUIK dries…Easy!

Vanilla Dipped Strawberries

1 container fresh strawberries, sprinkles, and again – Vanilla CANDIQUIK…. I think you’ve got this down.

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