Winter Trail Mix Recipe Party Snack Or On-the-Go Treat

This Winter Trail Mix recipe is great not just during the holidays but all year long. Use it as a party snack or take it on-the-go. Nuts, dried fruit. #WinterTrailMix #Recipe

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Winter Trail Mix Recipe

Party Snack or On-the-Go Treat

I love this time of year with all the parties and fun activities that surround the holidays — Christmas Caroling, Holiday Boat Parades, taking a ride or walk to see the Christmas lights and decorations. Sometimes you just need a quick little snack to take on-the-go.

This Winter Trail Mix recipe is super quick and easy. You can literally whip it together in a minute. The trail mix is not too sweet and not too salty and loaded with the wonderful flavors of the season. It’s perfect for snacking or it makes a fabulous party nibble that both kids and adults will love.

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Winter Trail Mix Recipe

Ingredients:

1 Cup – Roasted Salted Whole Cashews
1 Cup – Cinnamon Roasted Almonds
1 Cup – Candied Pecans
1 Cup – Dried Cranberries
1 Cup – Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1 Cup – Mini Marshmallows

Directions:

In a large bowl, add all the above ingredients.
Mix until well blended.

How easy is that? It does not get any easier, right? Yes, you will thank me. This is so yummy and packed with the delicious flavors of cashews, almonds, pecans, cranberries, cinnamon, and even some chocolate.

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This Winter Trail Mix recipe is great not just during the holidays but all year long. Use it as a party snack or take it on-the-go.

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Type: Snack

Cuisine: American

Ingredients:

1 Cup - Roasted Salted Whole Cashews
1 Cup - Cinnamon Roasted Almonds
1 Cup - Candied Pecans
1 Cup - Dried Cranberries
1 Cup - Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
1 Cup - Mini Marshmallows

Directions:

In a large bowl, add all the above ingredients.
Mix until well blended.

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Oriental Trading has the cutest Buffalo Plaid line available right now. I like to package my Winter Trail Mix in these adorable Buffalo Plaid Snack Bowls with Lids. They are so festive and fun for those holiday outings. Take thermoses or stop and pick-up a couple boxes of coffee or hot cocoa and fill up your Buffalo Plaid insulated coffee cups with lids. It is a perfect treat combo.

I even keep a snack bowl filled with my Winter Trail Mix on our Wooden Buffalo Plaid Serving Tray in the den for evening snacking while we watch TV.

I know you will enjoy this snack, and I wish you the happiest of holidays.

If you are looking for other tasty winter snack ideas, check out my Sugared Cranberries.

Looking for great ideas to ring in the New Year? Check out the Oriental Trading New Year’s Eve collection!

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Vampire Cupcakes Recipe A Frightfully Good Treat

Cherry-filled Vampire Cupcakes are a spooktacular treat for setting a Halloween mood. This recipe is quick, easy, and frightfully delicious!

Vampire Cupcakes Recipe

A Frightfully Good Halloween Treat

Are you throwing a party? Maybe you are going to one and need to take something to share. Or, perhaps your just enjoying a Halloween-themed family night — playing Harry Potter Trivia, watching Hocus Pocus?

I recently hosted a Halloween Girls’ Night Bunco Party for my friends and the featured dessert was these Vampire Cupcakes. The frightfully good ~~Bites~~ treats are super cute and super easy to make. Plus, they can even withstand daylight!

Frightfully yummy #Halloween dessert – Vampire Cupcakes! Get the #recipe if you dare. #cupcakes

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So, let’s get baking.

Vampire Cupcakes Recipe

Ingredients:

1 Box – Cake Mix (or you can make it homemade with your favorite cake recipe)
1 Can – Cherry Pie Filling
2 Cans – White Whipped Frosting

How to Make Vampire Cupcakes - Recipe 1

Cherry-filled Vampire Cupcakes are a spooktacular treat for setting a Halloween mood. This recipe is quick, easy, and frightfully delicious!

How to Make Vampire Cupcakes - Recipe 2

Cherry-filled Vampire Cupcakes are a spooktacular treat for setting a Halloween mood. This recipe is quick, easy, and frightfully delicious!

How to Make Vampire Cupcakes - Recipe 3

Cherry-filled Vampire Cupcakes are a spooktacular treat for setting a Halloween mood. This recipe is quick, easy, and frightfully delicious!

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Cherry-filled Vampire Cupcakes are a spooktacular treat for setting a Halloween mood. This recipe is quick, easy, and frightfully delicious!

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Cherry-filled Vampire Cupcakes are a spooktacular treat for setting a Halloween mood. This recipe is quick, easy, and frightfully delicious!

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Cherry-filled Vampire Cupcakes are a spooktacular treat for setting a Halloween mood. This recipe is quick, easy, and frightfully delicious!

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Cherry-filled Vampire Cupcakes are a spooktacular treat for setting a Halloween mood. This recipe is quick, easy, and frightfully delicious!

Directions:

Bake cupcakes according to your box directions.
Let cupcakes cool completely.
Puree the Cherry Pie Filling while the cupcakes are cooling.
Once cupcakes are cooled, use a paring knife to Cut a Cone-Shaped Circle into the center top of the cupcake. To achieve the cone-shape, angle your knife toward the center of the cupcake while cutting the circle. (see slideshow above)
Set the Cupcake Top aside for later.
Use the knife to scrape the hole in the inside of the cupcake to make a larger space for filling, if needed.
Spoon the pureed Cherry Pie Filling into a plastic bag that zips closed. Squeeze the puree down into one corner. Be sure to set aside some cherry filling for decorating the top of the cupcakes.
Cut the tip off the corner of the plastic bag, and use it to pipe the cherry puree into the cupcake hole. Do not over-fill.
Top the cherry filling with the set-aside cupcake tops.
Place Frosting into another plastic bag, pushing it down into one corner and cutting off the tip of the bag.
Pipe frosting on each cupcake.
Dip a toothpick into the remaining cherry filling and stab the frosted cupcakes in two spots spaced apart like fangs.
Drizzle some cherry puree from the toothpick fang holes to look like dripping blood.

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Cherry-filled Vampire Cupcakes are a spooktacular treat for setting a Halloween mood. This recipe is quick, easy, and frightfully delicious!

from: Life With Lorelai

Type: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Serves: 18 - 24

Ingredients:

1 Box - Cake Mix (or you can make it homemade with your favorite cake recipe)
1 Can - Cherry Pie Filling
2 Cans - White Whipped Frosting

Directions:

Bake cupcakes according to your box directions.
Let cupcakes cool completely.
Puree the Cherry Pie Filling while the cupcakes are cooling.
Once cupcakes are cooled, use a paring knife to Cut a Cone-Shaped Circle into the center top of the cupcake. To achieve the cone-shape, angle your knife toward the center of the cupcake while cutting the circle. (see slideshow on blog)
Set the Cupcake Top aside for later.
Use the knife to scrape the hole in the inside of the cupcake to make a larger space for filling, if needed.
Spoon the pureed Cherry Pie Filling into a plastic bag that zips closed. Squeeze the puree down into one corner. Be sure to set aside some cherry filling for decorating the top of the cupcakes.
Cut the tip off the corner of the plastic bag, and use it to pipe the cherry puree into the cupcake hole. Do not over-fill.
Top the cherry filling with the set-aside cupcake tops.
Place Frosting into another plastic bag, pushing it down into one corner and cutting off the tip of the bag.
Pipe frosting on each cupcake.
Dip a toothpick into the remaining cherry filling and stab the frosted cupcakes in two spots spaced apart like fangs.
Drizzle some cherry puree from the toothpick fang holes to look like dripping blood.

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Halloween Candy Baskets DIY Craft To BOO It Forward

This shop, Halloween Candy Baskets DIY Craft To BOO It Forward, has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, MARS Incorporated. All opinions are mine alone. #BOOItForward #CollectiveBias

BOO it forward with these DIY Halloween Candy Baskets in eight fun Halloween-themed shapes. Craft your own using the free printables.

Halloween-Themed Shaped Candy Baskets

DIY Craft To BOO It Forward with FREE Printables!

Hooray, it’s October! I love Halloween, and I am always trying to think of fun things to make it special for those around me. So, today, I am sharing this easy DIY craft that is perfect for spreading some spooky cheer! Let’s do Some Friendly Neighborhood BOO’ing.

Who to BOO

We always love to BOO the neighborhood kids, but we also plan to BOO Luke’s 86-year-old dad and his friends down at the donut shop. They have been meeting there each morning for decades.

These Halloween candy baskets are great for a classroom party, any group get-together, you name it. BOO your local fire department, police station, or hospital. BOO It Forward and get everyone in the Halloween spirit. The FREE Printables make them a snap and come in pre-colored or color-your-own options.

It’s easy to purchase the MARS® Variety bag for your BOO Kit. Just hover over the shoppable image above to click through to Walmart.com and buy it!
Now, what good would a candy basket be without some candy to fill it? My choice is the 400 piece MARS® Spider-Man Chocolate/Sugar Variety Bag! This bag is loaded with SNICKERS®, Skittles®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, Starburst®, and 3 MUSKETEERS® — can we all say, YUM?! You can find some cute stickers, tissue paper, bags, and cards from American Greetings too.

BOO it forward w/ these DIY Halloween Candy Baskets in 8 fun shapes. #ad #BOOitForward

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Let’s get crafting!

Halloween Candy Baskets

Supplies:

Free Printables – Download Here: Pre-Colored Shapes or Color-Your-Own Shapes
Cardstock
Glue Stick
Colored Pencils, Markers, Crayons, etc.
Scissors
Ruler
Pencil
Bone Folder (or another flat edge)
Paper Cutter (helpful, but optional)

Directions:

Print your choice of pre-colored or color-your-own Halloween shapes.
Cut out the shapes leaving a flat edge at the bottom, and an edging around the shape. These shapes will be the sides of your candy basket.

Measure and mark cardstock. You will need two pieces cut for each basket — one for the basket (3-1/2 inches x 7 inches) and one for the handle (7 inches x 1 inch).
Cut the cardstock for all the baskets you will be making.

On the cut out Basket card stock, measure in 1/2 inch from the long edges on each side. Draw a line with a pencil, then score each pencil line with a bone folder or other flat-edge.
Fold the scored long edges inward.

Cut notches into the 1/2 inch folded edges to make it easier to fit the basket onto the shapes.
Lay the notched basket cardstock flat and place glue on notches, both edges.
Fold the notches to a right angle so the glued sides are on the outside of the basket.
Attached glued notches to a pair of matching Halloween-themed shapes in a U-type shape, so there is an opening at the top. You will be able to move and adjust the notches to fit each shape as needed. Make sure that your shapes are turned the same way with the flat edge at the bottom.
Let glue set.
Dab glue on both ends of the handle, and attach to the top inside of the basket cardstock. Let glue set.

Print a BOO Card for your basket.

BOO It Forward

Voila! You now have a spooktacular Halloween Candy Basket! Now, throw a party or BOO a friend and share your Halloween spirit.

Don’t forget you can get the Spider-Man Homecoming DVD & Blu-Ray on October 17th at Walmart.

Want to send some Halloween spirit to loved ones across the country? No problem, Create your own BOO Kit online and have it sent to them. Then, they can BOO It Forward too!

You can only find this product at Walmart!

Follow @snickers, @skittles, and @AmericanGreetings on Facebook.

BOO it forward w/ these DIY Halloween Candy Baskets or create your own BOO Kit online. #ad #BOOitForward

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Enjoy making the Halloween Candy Baskets!

You may like these other Halloween DIY craft ideas: Haunted Mirror – An Eerie Halloween DIY Decor and DIY Creepy Spider Candles.

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12 Pastry Recipes Perfect For Mother’s Day Brunch

Sweet or savory pastries are perfect for Mother’s Day or anytime. Check out this Pastry Recipes roundup for some delicious and easy brunch ideas.

12 Pastry Recipes

Sweet and Savory – Perfect for Mother’s Day or Anytime

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, so do something special for the mom’s in your life. How about hosting a brunch? When celebrating you want things to be delicious, impressive, and tasty. Believe me, when I say not only do these amazing pastry recipes deliver, they are quick and easy too!

So, take your pick from among these sweet or savory pastries, or even go with a combination. Everyone will love your brunch.

Sweet Pastry Recipes

Chocolate Croissants in 20 minutes from Kat and Melinda @ Home Made Interest

“A flaky golden outside and a melted chocolate inside make this easy Chocolate Croissant recipe one of my favorites!”

30 Minute Orange Knots from Amy @ Little Dairy On The Prairie

“30 Minute Orange Knotts – semi-homemade orange rolls are a favorite no fuss morning pastry that always impresses guests! They are pretty, bursting with orange flavor, and quick!”

Puff Pastry Nutella Apple Roses from Kathleen @ Hapa Nom Nom

“Super flaky puff pastry, rich and creamy Nutella, and sweet apples rolled into beautiful rose-shapes. They’re deceptively easy to make and totally delicious!”

Lemon Blackberry Mini Tarts from Marion @ Life Tastes Good

“Lemon Blackberry Mini Tarts make an impressive dessert perfect for special occasions, such as Mother’s Day. The cutest little pastry puff encases my incredibly easy-to-make Luscious Lemon Curd topped off with a sweet and juicy blackberry.”

Mom’s Cream Horn (Trubochki) Recipe from Natasha @ Natasha’s Kitchen

“You don’t have to wait for a party to make these puff pastry cream horns. They are easy and super impressive.”

Lemon Chiffon Roulade from Shirl @ Baker Sweet Maker

“…I made a home-y version of Lemon Chiffon Roulade. Made with a filling of Lemon Mascarpone Mousse and served with a mix of berries, it makes a great combination for Mother’s Day, but also for anytime.”

Raspberry Almond Scones from Maria and Josh @ Two Peas & Their Pod

“Raspberry Almond Scones – a sweet treat for breakfast, brunch, or any time of the day!”

French Apricot Tart Recipe from Tina @ Fusion Craftiness

“French tart dough is a great start to building those skills and that is why I love French tarts! I even succeeded on the first try!”

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Savory Pastry Recipes

Mini Puff Pastry Quiche from Georgia @ The Comfort Of Cooking

“Bake a batch of mini puff pastry quiche for Mother’s Day, or for a special spring brunch any weekend!”

Mashed Potato Puff Pastry Braid from Manali @ Cook With Manali

“Wow your guests at your next party with this easy Mashed Potato Puff Pastry Braid! Super easy to make with minimal ingredients and prep time but high on flavor!”

Easy Asparagus Tart from Erin @ Well Plated

“One of my favorite writers describes the wait for spring as, ‘waiting for asparagus.’ I’d like to update her portrayal to, ‘waiting for Easy Asparagus Tart.'”

Easy Puff Pastry Ham and Cheese Quiche from Ashley @ The Recipe Rebel

“Puff pastry makes this Ham and Cheese Quiche so easy! No dough to prep, just press into the pan, fill and bake — perfect for Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, or any holiday brunch!”

I hope you have enjoyed this pastry recipes roundup and found some inspiration for hosting your own celebration. But remember, these pastries are not just for special occasions, they are for anytime!

If you like these recipes, you may also try this Easy Creme Brulee Recipe!

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Spiced Rum Truffles Miracle Pill – Inspired by The Princess Bride

You are going to love this candy recipe inspired by The Princess Bride – Spiced Rum Truffles Miracle Pill. See the how-to video tutorial. #MovieMonday #PrincessBrideRecipes

Spiced Rum Truffles Miracle Pill

A Recipe Inspired by The Princess Bride Movie

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, so that means it is time for a swashbuckling good romantic comedy — The Princess Bride. I’ve joined together with some wonderful bloggers to bring you recipes, DIY projects, crafts, and more all inspired by this hilarious feel good movie. You will find things that are great for kids and adults, whether it is a special date night for two or a full blown party. Enjoy!

When Inigo Montoya and Fezzik find Westley dead in the Pit of Dispair, they take him to see Miracle Max (played by Billy Crystal) looking for nothing other than, well, a miracle. Miracle Max tells them that he needs to know what Westley has to live for.

Inigo Montoya: He’s dead. He can’t talk.

Miracle Max: Whoo-hoo-hoo, look who knows so much. It just so happens that your friend here is only MOSTLY dead. There’s a big difference between mostly dead and all dead. Mostly dead is slightly alive.

So, Miracle Max uses a fireplace bellow to push air into Westely to find out his reason for living — true love.

Miracle Max: Sonny, true love is the greatest thing in the world – except for a nice MLT – mutton, lettuce, and tomato sandwich, where the mutton is nice and lean and the tomatoes are ripe. [smacks his lips]

Miracle Max: They’re so perky, I love that.

Miracle Max and his wife, Valerie, proceed in making a Miracle Pill that will restore Westley’s life. And that is the inspiration for this yummy recipe!

Valerie: The chocolate coating makes it go down easier, but you have to wait fifteen minutes for full potency, and he shouldn’t go in swimming after for at least–

Miracle Max: An hour–

Valerie: Yeah, an hour–

Miracle Max: A good hour.

Spiced Rum Truffles Miracle Pill Recipe

Ingredients:

2-1/2 Cups – Vanilla Wafer Cookies, crushed
2 Tablespoons – Cocoa
1 Cup – Icing Sugar (super-fine sugar)
1/2 Cup – Spiced Rum
2 Tablespoons – Corn Syrup (light or dark)
1 Cup – Pecans or Walnuts, chopped
1-1/2 to 2 Cups – Chocolate Chip Morsels (Or Dipping Chocolate)
Paraffin Wax (optional)

Directions:

Crush Vanilla Wafer Cookies
In a large bowl, sift Cocoa and Sugar
Mix Spiced Rum and Corn Syrup, then stir into sugar cocoa mixture
Add crushed cookies and nuts
Mix until well blended
Shape mixture into small balls, then flatten them slightly to create an oblong “pill” shape
Melt chocolate in a double boiler. Add paraffin wax if you choose.
Dip each pill individually until fully coated with chocolate.
Tap off excess chocolate, and place on a marble slab or wax paper to dry.
May be refrigerated, but not necessary.

So, there you have it, a tasty version of Miracle Max’s Miracle Pill. Do keep in mind that these are for adults 21+ only. Sorry kids. They would make a lovely date night movie snack.

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Spiced Rum Truffles Miracle Pill - Inspired by The Princess Bride

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Prep time

20 mins

Total time

20 mins

A tasty treat inspired by the movie The Princess Bride. A sort of chocolate-covered rum ball. Quick and easy to make.

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Type: Candy

Serves: 4 dozen

Ingredients:

Ingredients:
2-1/2 Cups - Vanilla Wafer Cookies, crushed
2 Tablespoons - Cocoa
1 Cup - Icing Sugar (super fine sugar)
1/2 Cup - Spiced Rum
2 Tablespoons - Corn Syrup (light or dark)
1 Cup - Pecans or Walnuts, chopped
1-1/2 to 2 Cups - Chocolate Chip Morsels (Or Dipping Chocolate)
Paraffin Wax (optional)

Directions:

Crush Vanilla Wafer Cookies
In a large bowl, sift Cocoa and Sugar
Mix Spiced Rum and Corn Syrup, then stir into sugar cocoa mixture
Add crushed cookies and nuts
Mix until well blended
Shape mixture into small balls, then flatten them slightly to create an oblong "pill" shape
Melt chocolate in a double boiler. Add paraffin wax if you choose.
Dip each pill individually until fully coated with chocolate.
Tap off excess chocolate, and place on a marble slab or wax paper to dry.
May be refrigerated, but not necessary.

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Miracle Max: Have fun stormin’ da castle.

Valerie: Think it’ll work?

Miracle Max: It would take a miracle.

It would be absolutely INCONCEIVABLE if you haven’t seen this movie, but if you’ve been mostly dead or something, you’ve got to watch this family classic!

Find out Which The Princess Bride Character Are You? by taking this fun quiz!

I took the quiz, and I am…

I’d love to hear what character you are. Enjoy the Spiced Rum Truffles Miracle Pills!

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Kitty Cakes – A Birthday Treat For Jinx And Josie

Our precious and adorable kitties, Jinx and Josie, recently turned one-year-old! It was definitely a time to celebrate — kitty cat style with Kitty Cakes.

Celebrate in Kitty Style With Kitty Cakes!

Now obviously, you can’t serve up cake and ice cream for your cat. But here is a pet and vet approved way to offer up something festive for the special day.

Our cats eat dry cat food on a regular basis, so any time they get a little wet food, it’s a treat. We save these times for after a vet visit, a bath, or some other thing they have to do, but don’t particularly enjoy.

These Kitty Cakes are really very simple. Just use a can of wet cat food (paté style) and some dry cat food pieces.

I turned the canned paté over onto a plate (instead of their usual food dish). Then, I added bits of the dry cat food around the edge to decorate. Since you can’t have a birthday candle, I piled some of the dry food in the center of the “cake” for added decoration.

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Prep time

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Total time

2 mins

Here is a pet and vet approved way to serve up something festive for your cat -- Kitty Cakes! Jinx and Josie loved theirs. #JinxandJosie

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Type: Pet Food

Serves: 1

Ingredients:

1 Can - Wet Cat Food (Paté style)
Handful - Dry Cat Food pieces

Directions:

Turn the canned paté over onto a plate.
Add bits of the dry cat food around the edge to decorate.
Since you can't have a birthday candle, Pile some of the dry food in the center of the "cake" for added decoration.

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Jinx and Josie LOVED their Kitty Cakes! Jinx, being the monster huge cat that he is, ate almost all of his kitty cake in one sitting, but sweet little Josie girl nibbled at hers for several days. We just placed the leftovers (including plate) into a zippered plastic bag and stuck it in the refrigerator.

Josie – I savored every morsel. It was such a tasty treat.

Jinx – Do birthdays only come around once a year? Really???

We just know your cat is going to love Kitty Cakes!

Looking for a special treat for your cat? Check out these Kitty Cakes! #Cat #Kitty #Treat

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Don’t miss these posts from Jinx and Josie: Fresh Step Of A Litter Master + DIY Cat Toy and Purina Pro Plan Is The Cats’ Meows!

And check out their adorable baby pictures in: Kittens – Hijinx & Josette

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Banana Pops – Something On A Stick Day

Banana Pops — a perfect treat for Something On A Stick Day!

Banana Pops

Something On A Stick Day

Today is Something On A Stick Day! So, in celebration, I created these super easy and super tasty little treats–on a stick of course. Banana Pops are fun and delicious. These banana pops are very similar to my Marshmallow Pops, and only take 10 to 15 minutes!

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Banana Pops:

Gather your ingredients – Bananas, Chocolate Melting Chips, Mini Marshmallows, and Lollipop Sticks.

Place mini marshmallows on lollipop sticks, skewer banana piece, cover banana in melted chocolate, coat with candy sprinkles.

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Prep time

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Total time

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Chocolate covered banana bites on a stick.

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Type: Dessert

Ingredients:

Bananas
Chocolate Melting Chips
Mini Marshmallows
Candy Sprinkles
Lollipop Sticks

Directions:

Peel Banana
Cut tips off both ends and cop banana into four or five pieces
Place banana pieces on a plate and pop them into the freezer for a couple of minutes
Place Chocolate Melting Chips in the microwave and follow the directions on the container. (My directions were to heat chips on defrost for 1 minute, stir well, and heat additional 30 seconds at a time until chips are melted).
Poke Lollipop Stick through a mini marshmallow, and pull it down the stick a little to make room for the banana.
Take banana pieces out of the freezer
Skewer one banana on a stick
Dip in melted chocolate to coat the banana
Shake Candy Sprinkles on the wet chocolate
Let banana pops dry

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Shari’s Berries was kind enough to send me their Spring Cake Pops selection to celebrate Something On A Stick Day. They have a wonderful variety cake pops, brownie pops, strawberries and more to fit any theme — zoo, get well, spring, you name it. Be sure to stop by and check them out, they are amazing!

Will you be celebrating Something On A Stick Day?

What types of food on a stick do you like? Corndogs, shrimp, chicken, or veggie BBQ skewers? What ever it is you like, don’t forget these Banana Pops for dessert.

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Easter Jelly Bean Prayer Poem

Easter is a joyous celebration for Christians around the world, and in this happy remembrance I wanted to share a special little treat with you today, the Easter Jelly Bean Prayer Poem.

Easter Jelly Bean Prayer Poem

An Easy DIY Sweet Treat

This DIY project is perfect for handing out a special little Easter treat. Think, school treats, party favors, and more, plus it is super easy. You just need to gather a few things and devote a minimal amount of time.

Celebrate Easter with a sweet treat that brings joy! #Easter #JellyBeanPrayer #DIY

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Here’s what you need:

Container (bag, box, or jar)
Jelly Beans
Printable Poem
Paper and / or Cardstock
Glue Stick
Ribbon or Stapler

This is how you put them together:

You can use bags, jars, or even cute boxes for these treats.

Cutting and Trimming the Paper and Cardstock:

Print off your Easter Jelly Bean Prayer Poem printable
Cut out the poem (I used decorative scissors).
Using a paper cutter, cut the cardstock in half vertically.
Take each vertical piece, and cut in half horizontially. (This will be the size you use for bags).
If making tags for jars or boxes, you can cut each piece in half again.

For Bags:

Trim cardstock with decorative scissors (if desired). Make sure the cardstock is longer than the poem so you have room to fold it to fit over the bag.
Glue the poem to the cardstock (again, leaving blank space at the top of the cardstock).
Fill bag with jelly beans (be sure all colors mentioned in the poem are present).
Fold the top of the cardstock to fit over bag.
Staple cardstock to the bag.

For Jars or Boxes:

Trim the cardstock with decorative scissors (if desired).
Glue the poem to the cardstock.
Punch a hole in the corner of the tag.
Run ribbons through the hole.
Fill the jar or box with jelly beans (be sure all colors mentioned in the poem are present).
Tie the tag to the box or jar.

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Marshmallow Pops – Recipe For A Sweet Treat

Who doesn’t love spoiling the special people in our lives? Well, I have a quick and easy recipe that puts a little pizzazz and pop in a sweet treat. Everyone will love these Marshmallow Pops.

Marshmallow Pops

A Sweet Treat

If you are looking for something super simple to give as a Valentine treat, this Marshmallow Pops Recipe is for you. It would be fantastic for kids to share at school, as a party treat bag, or even as a cute dessert platter. Plus, they can be decorated for anytime of year, not just for Valentine’s Day.

Honestly, you can make a bunch of these marshmallow pops in 15-minutes! I was pleasantly surprised, and it takes very little by way of ingredients too.

Make your own Marshmallow Pops – start to finish in 15-minutes! #Recipe #Treat #Dessert #Holiday

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Here’s What You Need:

Your choice of dipping mediums. I used Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips, White Chocolate Chips, and Caramel Bits (If using caramel, you’ll want a splash of milk). Marshmallows, and Lollipop Sticks. Optional Decorating Sugars–I had pink and red. You could also use sprinkles, jimmies, nuts, crushed candies, etc.

How-to Make the Pops:

Pour chips or caramels into separate bowls. Heat the chocolate chips for one minute in the microwave, and then, for additional 30 seconds at a time until thoroughly melted. The caramel bits melt faster, so check them at 30 seconds, and then, go 15 seconds at a time.

Take a lollipop stick and dip the pointed end (if there is a pointed end) into the melted chocolate of choice. Push the covered stick down into (almost all the way through) the marshmallow. Place sticks in all of your marshmallows.

Dip your marshmallow pops!

I did a couple different types of dipping with my marshmallows:

Caramel Chocolate Double Dip
Chocolate Dipped and Decorated

I made a dozen marshmallows, 3 of each: caramel with white chocolate, caramel with semi-sweet chocolate, white chocolate decorated, and semi-sweet chocolate decorated.

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Starting with the caramel marshmallows, I dipped them all in the caramel, and set them aside to dry a little, Then, I worked on the decorated marshmallows–dipping them in the chocolate of choice and immediately sprinkling them with the Colored Sugars. Once those are finished, go back to the caramel marshmallows and dip them in the chocolate of choice.

You are finished. It’s as easy as that. You can eat them right away, or set them in the refrigerator for a few minutes to allow the chocolate to harden up a bit.

Serve these cute marshmallow pops on a plate, or package them in a cellophane bag to hand out as a special treat.

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Marshmallow Pops

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Prep time

15 mins

Total time

15 mins

from: Life With Lorelai

Type: Dessert

Ingredients:

Your choice of dipping mediums - here's what I used:
Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chips
White Chocolate Chips
Caramel Bits (If using caramel, you'll want a splash of milk).
Marshmallows
Lollipop Sticks
Optional Decorating Sugars (I had pink and red. You could also use sprinkles, jimmies, nuts, crushed candies. etc.)

Directions:

Pour chips or caramels into separate bowls.
Heat the chocolate chips for one minute in the microwave, and then, for additional 30 seconds at a time until thoroughly melted.
The caramel bits melt faster, so check them at 30 seconds, and then, go 15 seconds at a time.
Take a lollipop stick and dip the pointed end (if there is a pointed end) into the melted chocolate of choice.
Push the covered stick down into (almost all the way through) the marshmallow. Place sticks in all of your marshmallows.
(I did a couple different types of dipping with my marshmallows: Caramel Chocolate Double Dip and Chocolate Dipped and Decorated. I made a dozen marshmallows, 3 of each: caramel with white chocolate, caramel with semi-sweet chocolate, white chocolate decorated, and semi-sweet chocolate decorated.)
Starting with the caramel marshmallows, dip them all in the caramel, and set them aside to dry a little,
Then, work on the decorated marshmallows
Dip them in the chocolate of choice and immediately sprinkle them with the Colored Sugars.
Once those are finished, go back to the caramel marshmallows
Dip them in the chocolate of choice.
Eat them right away, or set them in the refrigerator for a few minutes to allow the chocolate to harden up a bit.

Notes

Suggestions:

Serve these cute marshmallow pops on a plate, or package them in a cellophane bag to hand out as a special treat.

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Everyone will love these tasty treats!

Can you believe how easy these Marshmallow Pops are to make?

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You might also like my Valentine’s Day Sugar Cookies.

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Skittles Ice Cream Sandwiches

You Won’t Believe How Easy These Tasty Treats Are!

In my Game Day Party post, I included these amazing little frozen snacks. But, I wanted to share with you just how easy they are to make. You will be shocked! I know I was. I do have to confess, these Skittles Ice Cream Sandwiches had a slightly different beginning…

My original ideas was to let the ice cream sandwiches thaw just a little and push skittles onto the ice cream sides (creating a rainbow of polka-dots), and then, re-freeze them. This did not work. The whole Skittles were too heavy for the slightly melted ice cream, and they would not stay in place. What a mess I had! Then, Rory told me of something she had seen while cruising Pinterest that got her attention. I wish I had the PIN to link to, because they deserve some credit.

UPDATE: Rory found the PIN. It’s for a Skittles Poke Cake–click here.

So, get out your Magic Bullet, Ninja, or whatever food processor you have, and let’s get busy!

You Won’t Believe How Easy These Tasty Treats Are! #Skittles #IceCreamSandwiches #Recipe

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Skittles Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe

This recipe has only TWO INGREDIENTS:

Ice Cream Sandwiches
Skittles

Here’s what you do:

Line a baking dish with Wax Paper
Keep your Ice Cream Sandwiches in the Freezer. Work with them from there, one at a time

Take a small handful of Skittles and put them in your processor.

Pulse it a few times until you have Skittles Powder with some tiny chunks left in it. You will be surprised how fast this goes!
Pour the Skittles powder into a container with an air-tight lid
Repeat and Make enough Skittles powder to coat the edges of your ice cream sandwiches

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Put some of the Skittles powder onto a small plate
Take your first Ice Cream Sandwich out of the freezer, and unwrap it. I cut my sandwiches in half to have smaller snack-size treats.

Tap the ice cream edges in the Skittles powder until all sides are covered

Place Skittles crusted sandwich in the wax paper lined dish and put into freezer
Repeat these steps until all of your Skittles Ice Cream Sandwiches are made
Once finished, cover the dish with Plastic Wrap

And here is what you end up with…

See how they look on your Game Day table?

A perfect frozen treat for Game Day! #Skittles #IceCreamSandwiches #GameDay

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Skittles Ice Cream Sandwiches

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Prep time

10 mins

Total time

10 mins

A super easy and delicious ice cream treat with the taste of the rainbow--Skittles.

from: Life With Lorelai

Type: Dessert

Ingredients:

Ice Cream Sandwiches
Skittles

Directions:

Line a baking dish with Wax Paper
Keep your Ice Cream Sandwiches in the Freezer. Work with them from there, one at a time
Take a small handful of Skittles and put them in your processor.
Pulse it a few times until you have Skittles Powder with some tiny chunks left in it. You will be surprised how fast this goes!
Pour the Skittles powder into a container with an air-tight lid
Repeat and Make enough Skittles powder to coat the edges of your ice cream sandwiches
Put some of the Skittles powder onto a small plate
Take your first Ice Cream Sandwich out of the freezer, and unwrap it. I cut my sandwiches in half to have smaller snack-size treats.
Tap the ice cream edges in the Skittles powder until all sides are covered
Place Skittles crusted sandwich in the wax paper lined dish and put into freezer
Repeat these steps until all of your Skittles Ice Cream Sandwiches are made
Once finished, cover the dish with Plastic Wrap

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I know you and your family will enjoy these scrumptious Skittles Ice Cream Sandwiches!

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