Last year when I made these holly cupcakes, I just knew I had to make wreath cookies. Fast forward a year later, I finally got the chance and I LOVE how they turned out! These cookies definitely fulfill my love for "easy design" cookies alone. Yet put them together and they create the cutest little display for your Christmas table! I didn't "attach" my cookies together at all so they are just ... [ read more... ]
Swirly Halloween Cupcakes
Can you guys believe Halloween is this week?! Gah. I can't even believe it, it doesn't seem real. Especially since we've just moved from a cold climate to a warm climate. BTW for those of you that didn't see on Instagram/Facebook, we've made it to Texas, yay! The bulk of the move is behind us but the downside - we haven't had a single moment to enjoy fall. Zero pumpkins have been carved and ... [ read more... ]
Easy School Spirit Cupcakes
With our oldest now in school it's hard not to start thinking about all the treats I'll be baking for her. Bake sales, PTO meetings, class room parties...the list goes on. A few weeks ago this all came to a reality as she brought home a PTO meeting invitation and her very first fundraiser. Luckily our move date was prior to the fundraiser so she couldn't participate, she was devastated- I was ... [ read more... ]
Slimy Cupcakes
Remember earlier this week when I said anything goes in October? Well today I'm back with another one of those crazy only in October treats! Last year I shared with you guys these Ooey Gooey Slime Filled Cupcakes and they were such a hit. As weird as it is...they might be my favorite cupcakes I've ever made! Ever since I've wanted to try some more "slimy" treats so the very second I thought I ... [ read more... ]
Sprinkle Rimmed Glasses
Today I have a quick little tutorial for you guys - how to rim glasses with sprinkles! As you guys know...I love to rim glasses with sprinkles in some of my dessert photography. It gives a cute little prop that easily coordinates with the shot. But of course they aren't just for photography I love using simple sprinkle rims to spruce up party tables! Not to mention my kids will drink an entire ... [ read more... ]
Watermelon Push Pops
Watermelon is a sure sign summer is almost here! Since my kids absolutely love watermelon, I thought it would be fun to make some watermelon treats...kid friendly and perfect for BBQ's! And just maybe because I really wanted to use the watermelon candy flavoring that's been hanging out in my cabinet since fall. Or so I thought it had...as I'm finishing up the frosting I realize there is no ... [ read more... ]