Archive for May, 2012

May 29th, 2012

Barbell Cookies

I know what you’re thinking right now…that whenever I step foot in a gym and see weights, I think of cookies and chocolate dipped pretzels. Not entirely true… this combination of fudge stripe cookies, pretzel rods, and gummy savers just happen to fit together perfectly.

I will admit though, since becoming more involved with food and developing creative treats I look at everything different. You (as in, me) start thinking of what candies could become a nose, what you could use to make as legs for a cake pop turkey and other strange stuff that you might now be thinking, “huh”?! Example: last year I made pretzels into cigars (perfect for Dad). Here is something else I know Dad would enjoy…and I’m sure you wouldn’t mind either.

These are really simple to make. There is not really a recipe – but here’s how I put them together and what you will need:

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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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May 11th, 2012

Triple Crown Horse Cookies

First things first, to kick off Mother’s Day weekend I have a nice surprise for you. See that new page in the top righthand corner?! Free printables! I will be adding more themes and holidays as time goes on. Whether you use them for cake pops, cupcake toppers, gift tags…it’s all up to you. Hope you enjoy.

Did you watch the Kentucky Derby!? I had my eyes peeled every second of it and decided that attending the Derby is on my bucket list.

I was inspired by THESE horse cookies over at Party Pinching…check out Norene’s site, some major talent & creativity happening over there!

I have always wanted to make horse cake pops, but haven’t got around to it. It’s been put on my list (I have lots of lists if you’re catching on) which we all know is growing at rates faster than I can make. But the moment I saw these, I knew they had to cut in line and be made NOW…I took a little different approach from hers and changed a few things up.

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May 2nd, 2012

Cinnamon Dessert Nachos

Need vs. Want.

Sometimes I have a hard time decifering between the two. Pinterest doesn’t help.

Overall though, I’d like to say I’m fairly practical. I usually stick to what I need – like these nachos. I need.

You need these too.

Incase you need justification: Cinco De Mayo is right around the corner…

Speaking of, did you see what I stuffed my face with for Cinco De Mayo 2010 and 2011?

Now go make these.

Cinnamon Dessert Nachos

10 small (6″) flour tortillas, cut into 1/4′s

2-3 tablespoons cinnamon-sugar

oil (I used canola, for frying)

2 cups fresh strawberries, chopped

1 1/2 cups diced pineapple (I used canned pineapple)

2 bananas, sliced

8 oz. (1/2 package) Chocolate CANDIQUIK Coating

Directions:

Heat approximately 1/2 cup oil in a large fry pan.

Dice up fruit while oil is heating.

Add 4-5 tortillas to hot oil and fry until golden, use tongs to flip tortillas to brown each side (takes about 30 sec- 1 min).

Place chips into a large bowl and sprinkle immediately with cinnamon-sugar.

Repeat with remaining tortillas. *Add additional oil if needed.

Melt CANDIQUIK according to package directions. Dip each tortilla in chocolate coating and place on a large serving plate.

Top tortilla chips with fresh fruit and drizzle with additional chocolate coating if your feeling fancy.

Tip: serve with cinnamon-infused ice cream or whipped cream for an extra delicious treat!

 

Oh my gosh, cinnamon ice cream on top… what the heck – this would be beyond good.

 

Linked to the following parties: Bru Crew Life, Mrs. Happy Homemaker, Mrs. Fox’s Sweets, Something Swanky

 

 

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May 1st, 2012

Perfect Peppermint Thumbprints

If you like mint and/or chocolate, this is it.

If you like those little York peppermint patties, this is it.

If you don’t (me) like York peppermint patties, this is still it.

If you’re looking for an easy after dinner treat… you know it.

If you want to make a dessert that requires you to scrub chocolate out of a bowl and end up with it splattered all over your brand new white shirt, this is not it. I will share that one with you later. Ugh.

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