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olympic spirit: the dessert (part 2)

olympic spirit: the dessert (part 2)

my sister really wanted to make torch cone-cakes “for the kids.” here’s how you do it: put the cones right side up in the cupcake tin (careful they are tippy – my brother-in-law wasn’t careful and dropped a few on the ground when we were carrying them out. we had to scrape off the frosting … Continue reading

olympic spirit: the dessert (part 1)

olympic spirit: the dessert (part 1)

we needed a cake for the olympic birthday party and found this super cute swimming pool cake that was just perfect!  its detailed but each piece is simple!  we are all about candy on our cakes in this family so there was little to think about when we saw the pin!  look how cute (my … Continue reading

oreo truffles

oreo truffles

get in my belly!  these oreo truffles are to.die.for.  i’m sure you’ve seen these on pinterest and i think almost every blog that gives dessert recipes has the same recipe!  so here it is: (who knows who invented it!) 1 package of oreos 8oz package of cream cheese melting chocolate (white or dark) mash the … Continue reading

cake in a cup

cake in a cup

the hidden pantry’s “aunt betty’s 1-2-3 cake” (aka cake in a cup) is genius! there are so many reasons to like this cake trick. just like the cookie in the cup, this is a great way to make a dessert that serves one. how often do you crave a piece of cake, but don’t want … Continue reading

sugar cookie bars

sugar cookie bars

these sugar cookie bars were a huge hit!  i made them for a group of teenage girls and the ones that i’ve never seen eat, sat around the table eating these until they were gone!  seriously too good to resist! the cookie dough and frosting were both easy and quick to make!  no cookie cutters … Continue reading

hocus pocus rolls

hocus pocus rolls

although this may be the world’s most unhealthy snack, it looked so delicious i couldn’t help but try it. as with a lot of unhealthy things, they are super easy! basically, you wrap a marshmallow in a crescent roll with butter, cinnamon, and sugar. then pop it in the oven and “hocus pocus” the marshmallow … Continue reading

sopapilla cheesecake

sopapilla cheesecake

maybe it’s just me, but i love crescent rolls! although homemade ones are much better, i even love the crescent rolls from the can. i avoid purchasing them since they don’t have much nutritional value, but i gave in the other day. (it is so much harder to say no when they are on sale). … Continue reading

s’mores bars

s’mores bars

look at these pictures: ok now go buy the ingredients and make these s’mores cookie bars! aaaaaah-maaaaaziiiiiiiiiiing! last night my husband went out of town with my daughter. what’s the first thing i did? i made myself dessert! then i cleaned while it cooked (i wanted to enjoy the house without anyone messes to feel … Continue reading

cowgirl cookies

cowgirl cookies

i love chocolate chip cookies!  tollhouse chocolate chip cookies have always been my favorite.  i’ve tried other kinds but i just love that recipe!  i started adding a little bit of oatmeal to my chocolate chip cookie recipe a few years ago because it gives it a texture that i really love but doesn’t change … Continue reading

butterbeer x3

butterbeer x3

i’ve dreamed about butterbeer since i read the first harry potter book in high school.  i always pictured it as a frothy liquid caramel.  who wouldn’t love that?!  i really want to go to harry potter land at orlando studios and mostly just to try out the butterbeer.  my sister’s family went last year so … Continue reading