Archive for February, 2012

February 23rd, 2012

Slam Dunk Cookies

If someone told me 10 years ago “giving is better than receiving” I would have looked at them with one eyebrow raised and nodded in “agreement” while thinking to myself *this person is crazy and they obviously have no idea what they are talking about*. Receiving is WAY better than giving – pssh.

However, I’ve matured changed quite a bit. And while receiving is nice (I mean – who doesn’t like gifts!?) – giving is definitely more rewarding.

Don’t you love the feeling when you receive a message from someone saying “You just made my day”?

Okay, that’s your life lesson of the day – which has absolutely nothing to do with what I’m about to share with you.

Basketball Cookies! See, told ya.

I saw these originally over at Family Fun – who has the cutest ideas, all the time…I guess they are associated with Disney.

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February 20th, 2012

Shamrock Pretzels

I’m not Irish – nor do I really get into the corned beef thing.

But I’ll totally make you green cake bites, green latte’s, and these adorable shamrock pretzels that I found on Sun Scholars.

She kept the little holes in the pretzels open but I went ahead and double dipped to completely cover these once plain pretzels.

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February 7th, 2012

Heart Munch

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I’ve seen so many cute treats for Valentine’s Day – from cake pops to cookies, to elaborate cakes.

But I needed something fast.

Something that I could whip up fast that will stay fresh for at least a couple days and something that will hold up when being shipped in mini flower pots. HUH?!

Keep reading, it will all make sense.

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February 2nd, 2012

Common Cake Pop Issues & Tutorial

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Have you made cake pops? Were they a complete disaster?

Yeah, me too. Seriously. We’ve all burned the heck out of our chocolate, lost a cake ball off the stick, had our perfectly good cake pops crack 5 minutes later and begin leaking weird stuff out everywhere! It’s sooo frustrating!

Don’t worry though, it gets better! But let me save you some time and sugar with a few tips…! Cool?

I’m obsessed with cake pops. I think they are the best thing since sliced bread. Whatever that means. Dang Bakerella, look what she started. Just kidding, I love her. By the way, did you know yesterday (February 1st) was National Cake Pop Day? It’s official.

I look back on my first cake pops/whatever you want to call them and they are sad (see below). Let’s just say, practice makes perfect.

If you need a laugh, just check out these girls experience when making cake balls for the first time.

My apologies for the long post, shoulda just wrote a book.

Common Issues & Problems with Cake Pops:

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