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4 images Chocolate caramels are delicious on their own, but are transformed into a decadent Valentine treat when enrobed in sweet raspberry dark chocolate. RESOURCES Wilton has a limited edition dark cocoa raspberry candy melt. If unavailable, raspberry candy flavoring can be added to dark chocolate melts. GADGETS High Temperature Candy Thermometer
3 images Pastel owl cookies are a precious treat for celebrating the arrival of new bundles of joy into the world. Bake up a batch for your next baby shower or to deliver to a tired mom in need of a sweet pick me up. I have to admit that when I first came across […]
5 images Limited edition Candy Cane Milanos are enrobed in smooth chocolate and crushed peppermint for an extra decadent treat. When I saw the limited edition Candy Cane Milanos, I knew that I needed a bag. I also knew that I couldn’t leave well enough alone and needed to put my own festive touch on […]
4 imagesI love Alfajores – crumbly shortbread, rich dulce de leche and a sweet dusting of powdered sugar. What I do not love is rolling and cutting dozens of cookie rounds as the original recipe tends to call for. In a moment of kitchen genius, I came up with a spritz dough that yields a […]
4 images Store bought mini graham crackers dipped in chocolate and marshmallow candy melts are a deliciously easy way to make patriotic treats this Independence Day. I have been on a total snack kick lately with all of the travel that I have been doing for work. I’m normally not one to snack very much […]
4 images These maple spritz cookies are prefect for a festive last minute addition to your Thanksgiving dessert buffet. When I saw the autumn leaf disk for the OXO Cookie Press, I knew that I wanted to create a batch with several different fall colors. Even though it wasn’t a true maple leaf shape, I […]
4 images Resembling holiday circus cookies, gingerbread covered in smooth white chocolate and festive sprinkles is a special holiday treat for both kids and adults alike. Gingerbread is one of my favorite winter flavors. The spicier the better and I can’t think of a sweeter way to balance the spices than pairing it with white […]
6 images September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and I am thrilled to have partnered with OXO to support Cookies for Kids’ Cancer by baking up these adorable Cotton Candy Spritz Cookies. When dreaming up the perfect cookie to join OXO in raising awareness and donations for Cookies for Kids’ Cancer, my beloved OXO Good […]
4 images Looking for an easy way to make delicious cannolis at home? Store-bought ice cream cones transform into a creative vessel to serve up this semi-homemade take on the Italian classic. Growing up it was always fun to ask the question “If you could only eat one food for the rest of your life, […]
6 images Nostalgic Circus Animal Cookies get a springtime makeover with the help of assorted pastel candy melts and nonpareils. How adorable are these cookies? I had been holding on to these animal cookie cutters for quite some time and finally found just the inspiration I needed in the Wilton spring display at our local […]