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September 6th, 2012

Salted Caramel & Pecan Turtles – 2 Ways

Have you noticed? I looove options.

It all boils down to my decision making skills.

I’m not typically an indecisive person. Ok, maybe sometimes.

But when I know what I want, I am quick to make up my mind.

However, when I know what I want AND THEN I can think of 5 jillion different ways to make/decorate it…

YOU get options. I just limited myself to two.

Salted Caramel & Pecan Pretzel Turtles.

Salted Caramel & Pecan Turtles. Sans pretzels.

Your choice. Or you can make both and be totally decisive, like I am.

Salted Caramel & Pecan Turtles – 2 Ways

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September 4th, 2012

It’s Giveaway Time!

You might remember a couple weeks ago when I made THESE awesome cake pops.

My Little Cupcake was generous enough to send me a variety pack of their cake pop molds to test out!

The verdict? I’m in love…

I also thought it would be a great opportunity to host a giveaway…

An awesome giveaway that includes:

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August 24th, 2012

10 Back to School Recipes!

Whether you, your kids, or someone you know is in school, these treats are perfect!

Most are simple and would make a perfect lunchbox snack. Are you allowed to bring treats to school anymore?

Otherwise, after school snack it is. I was always hungry coming home from school. Not much has changed…

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August 21st, 2012

Chocolate Chalkboards

Apparently most of the country is back in school, so these treats might be a titch late.

However, we’re still soaking up the hot summer rays here in MN. Ha.

These would be a neat teacher appreciation gift, too.

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August 13th, 2012

Coffee Creamer Cake Pops

Have I told you how much I love coffee?

I keep a pitcher supply of this coffee in my fridge at all times during the summer months.

I’m also usually one to experiment by buying those fancy creamers at the grocery store.

Caramel Macchiato!
White Chocolate Mocha!
Irish Creme!
Almond Joy!
Italian Sweet Cream!
York Peppermint Patty!
Gingerbread Latte!
Belgian Chocolate Toffee!

Not so “!!!” once I get them home.

I’m a plain ‘ole half & half kinda girl. Nothing beats it.

Ok, heavy whipping cream and sweetened condensed milk come close, but I almost always regret buying the ‘fancy’ flavored creamers.

Well I have a solution….mix that fancy coffee creamer with CAKE, duh. Then make cake pops.

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August 6th, 2012

Chocolate Coconut Almond Granola Bars

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I truly dread saying this, but summer is winding down. (Insert sad face here)

Advertisements for the State Fair are in full force.

Target has an abundance of no. 2 pencils, 3 ring binders, and Justin Bieber folders. And has had them for several weeks now.

Plus, according to a random friend on Facebook, kids are back in school!? Well, some of them.

Let’s prepare with homemade granola bars. These would make a lunchbox that much more exciting or simply as a nice afternoon treat.

You can really create your own concoction here. I’ve decided to combine chocolate (surprised?), sliced almonds, and flaked coconut in these. It was a superb decision.

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July 31st, 2012

Animal Cake Pops {Cows, Pigs, Bears, and Bumble Bees}

I made these a while back. I was clearly in a cake pop makin’ frenzy.

Who’s your favorite?

I think they are all adorable…I don’t know if I could pick just one.

Ready for the best part though?

With the exception of the bees, they all use the same basic ingredients!

*cake balls

*whole peanuts (ears)

*m&m’s (nose)

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July 23rd, 2012

Olympic Party Roundup! 20 Sweet Treats for an Olympic Party

It’s finalllllly here. I told you all I would wait until July 23rd to post any of my Olympic ideas. I think I did pretty well – unless you are a Club CandiQuik member, then you saw a sneak peak of a few ideas. But today you get the directions and recipes to all 20 sweet ideas!

Can you tell, I have been pretty excited about this Olympic Party?! Even more so once I started seeing the many cool, unique, sweet, and delicious ideas that rolled in. You are all such talented bloggers and bakers.

FYI: The London Summer Olympics begins Friday, July 27, and ends Sunday, August 12, 2012. Are you having an Olympic-themed party? I think I’ll have one, even if all it entails is myself eating all these sugary treats while watching swimming, gymnastics, and track & field.

Let’s get the party started.