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6 images Chocolate cut out cookies are decorated with pink peppermint candy melts to create these delicious Pink Peppermint Chocolate Snowflake Cookies. The recipe was inspired by a brave little girl fighting brain cancer and were shipped across the country as part of the Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap. These cookies start with a rich […]
4 images Italian Cookies are based on a classic recipe handed down from generation to generation and are perfect for sharing due to their large batch size. The addition of assorted pink and red sprinkles make these cookies just perfect for Valentine’s Day. Italian Cookies are traditionally flavored with a touch of anise extract. Given […]
7 images Turn simple white cupcakes into elegant bridal shower treats with homemade Fluffy White Buttercream and stunning sugar decorations. I wasn’t kidding when I said that this was a summer packed full of celebrations. When a sweet friend reached out about baking for her sister’s bridal shower, you just know that I said yes! […]
6 images These diamond ring royal icing engagement cookies are the perfect way to celebrate a couple’s upcoming nuptials. Decorating these cookies may be a small labor of love, but the shimmering result is sure to make any bride feel special. To go along with the Elegant Bridal Shower Cupcakes that I baked last month, […]
6 images One simple technique makes it incredibly easy to bake up dozens of Itty Bitty Valentine Chocolate Chip Cookies just perfect for packaging and spreading love. Will you be my Valentine? We are clearly obsessed with the genius technique for using piping bags to make tiny chocolate chip cookies posted by Meaghan over at […]
6 images White Hot Chocolate Sticks topped with shamrock sprinkles create a decadent drink with a pinch of green just perfect for St. Patrick’s Day. White hot chocolate. Love it or hate it? I personally love it, but am fully aware that not everyone is as enthusiastic. Though I do love a unique flavor combination […]
6 images Take a few shortcuts in celebrating a delicious Mardi Gras with this Pecan Praline King Cake Monkey Bread! Happy Fat Tuesday! Better a little late than never right? If we’re being honest, I had to polish off a slice of this for breakfast before I sat down to share the recipe with you. […]
3 images Add a sweet and salty splash of color to your Carnivale celebrations with these delicious Mardi Gras Munchies. M&M Pretzel Munchies are one of our favorite ways to incorporate festive colors into quick sweets for any occasion. With familial roots in Louisiana, Mardi Gras celebrations are a must each year and these Mardi […]