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Tuesday, November 19, 2019

"Elsa's Ice" Rock Candy



Disney's Frozen II is coming out in theaters this week! Elsa's Ice Candy is perfect to make for a Disney's Frozen themed Party or just for fun. I made this for a fun treat for my kids and they loved in.



Ingredients:
  • 1-3/4 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Light Corn Syrup
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • Food Coloring 
  • 1/2 tsp. Flavoring
  • Powdered Sugar for coating
*Other materials you will need include a sauce pan, baking sheet, and candy thermometer. 

Directions:
  1. Lightly spray a baking sheet or place a silicone baking mat on a baking sheet. 
  2. Add sugar, corn syrup, and water to a sauce pan. Bring to a boil while stirring constantly to dissolve sugar. Once it is boiling you can stop stirring. Let it keep boiling until it reaches 300℉ on your candy thermometer. 
  3. Once the temperature reaches 300℉ remove it from the heat. Working quickly, add the food coloring and flavor. I used strawberry flavor and a few drops of blue gel food coloring, so it ended up tasting like cotton candy. Stir quickly and pour onto your prepared baking sheet. Tip the sheet frpm side to side to help spread the candy and tap the sheet lightly to remove bubbles. 
  4. Allow the candy to cool and harden completely, about 30 minutes.
  5. Flip the baking sheet over to remove the candy. Use a hammer or something sturdy to break your candy into desired size pieces. 
  6. Coat your candy pieces in powdered sugar. This will stop it from being sticky. If you want cleaner or more clear looking pieces, use a lint free cloth to rub some of the powdered sugar off. 
  7. Keep in an air tight container. Enjoy!

Tips/variations:
*You can make your candy any color or flavor. This could be an easy treat to add to any themed party. I love to have red cinnamon candy during the holidays.  
*Be careful when breaking the candy, it will be a little sharp.




Thursday, February 21, 2019

Banana Bread



 This always turns out moist and delicious! It never lasts long in our house!


Ingredients:
  • 1/2 cup Butter, Softened
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 3 Ripe Bananas, mashed
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 1/4 cups Flour

Directions:
  1. Preheat oven to 350℉
  2. Cream together butter and sugar. 
  3. Add beaten eggs and mashed bananas, mix well. 
  4. Mix dry ingredients in a separate bowl. Add slowly to the wet ingredients until combined. 
  5. Pour into a greased and lightly floured loaf pan.
  6. Bake for 45-55 minutes.
  7. Let cool and Enjoy! I like to cut a slice out while it is still warm and spread some butter on it. 

Tips/ Variations:
  • Make banana bread muffins instead! Grease and flour a muffin tin and bake for about 20 minutes. Do not use muffin liners, it will stick. 
  • Keep in an air tight container on the counter for 4-5 days.


Wednesday, September 26, 2018

Unicorn Ice Cream Cone Cakes





Unicorn Cone Cakes


Ingredients:
  • 24 Ice Cream Cones
  • 1 box of Cake Mix and Ingredients Listed on Box
  • 2 Tubs of White or Vanilla Frosting
  • Food Coloring Gel
  • Frosting Piping Bag and Large Star Tip
  • Mini Marshmallows
  • Pink Sugar Sprinkles
  • Starburst Unicorn Horns
Directions:
  1. Preheat over and prepare the cake mix according to the box. 
  2. Place the cones in muffin pans. Use foil if needed to keep the cones from tipping over, or just have a steady hand when moving the pans. 
  3. Fill each cone leaving at least 1/2 inch of space from the top of the cone. This will give the cake batter space to rise. I learned this the hard way. 
  4. Bake the cake for about 12-15 minutes Keep an eye on the cake and check it to see if it is baked through. It could take more or less time depending on the mix you have. 
  5. Move cone cakes to a cooling rack. 
  6. Prepare your frosting. Separate the white frosting into 3rds, keeping one 3rd white. Using food coloring turn one 3rd pink and the other purple. Using the gel color will keep the frostings consistency, if you use liquid it could make the frosting runny. 
  7. Make sure your tip is in the piping bag. Scoop the frosting into the bag switching colors with each scoop. Do not stir the colors together. As you squeeze the frosting out of the bag it will swirl together. 
  8. Top each of your cone cakes with frosting once they are cooled.
  9. Prepare your Unicorn Horns (click the link for the directions).
  10. Make the ear with the mini marshmallows. Cut one marshmallow in half diagonally along the side with a clean scissors. Dip the sticky parts in sugar sprinkles. 
  11. Place the horn in the center of the frosted cones and then the ears on each side of the horn. 
  12. Use a cake pan with a sheet of colored tissue paper laid in it to hold the cones. 
  13. Enjoy!



Starburst Unicorn Horn Cupcake Decoration


Starburst Unicorn Horn 



Materials:
  • Starburst Candies (1 will make 2 horns) 
  • Knife

Directions:
  1. Unwrap a few starbursts and cut them in half. 
  2. Take one half and start to squish, pull, and twist it into a snake like shape. Have each end be thinner and the center be thick. Do this again with another color. 
  3. Take your 2 stretched colors and twist them together. 
  4. Cut your twisted starbursts in half and then you have 2 horns. 
  5. Use these to decorate cupcakes or other sweet treats!
Notes: I used the Starburst FavReds to get all the pink colors!  Click here for the Cone Cake Recipe!


Sunday, September 16, 2018

Whipped Cream Recipe


Yummy and Easy Whipped Cream!


Ingredients:

  • 1 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
  • 2 Tbs Powdered Sugar

Directions: 
  1. Add the Cream and Sugar to a bowl and mix with an electric mixer until fluffy. If you over mix it will turn into butter. 
  2. Use immediately or save refrigerated for up to 2 days. 


Tips: Add a flavor to your whipped cream by adding a little extract, cinnamon or even pumpkin spice. 

Monday, June 18, 2018

Mini English Muffin Pizza

My kids love when we make these. It is fun for them to be able to help make their meals. 





Ingredients:
  • English Muffins
  • Butter
  • Garlic Salt
  • Pizza Sauce
  • Shredded Mozzarella Cheese
  • Pepperoni 



Directions:
  1. Preheat the oven to 425⁰F.
  2. Line a cookie sheet with foil. 
  3. Cut the English Muffins in half and line them up on the cookie sheet. 
  4. Spread butter on the English Muffins and sprinkle with garlic salt. 
  5. Spread on some pizza sauce, sprinkle with a layer of cheese, and add pepperoni. 
  6. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the English Muffins are crisp on the bottom. 
  7. Serve and enjoy!

Variations: You could use any kind of toppings and make any of your favorite pizzas. Another favorite of mine would be a Chicken Alfredo Pizza.

Pickle Roll ups



Perfect pinwheel snack or hors d'oeuvre for a party. 

Everyone will love them!




Ingredients:
  • Flour tortilla
  • Cream Cheese
  • Deli Meat (Ham, Corned Beef, Roast Beef)
  • Pickle Planks

Directions:
  1. Lay a tortilla on a cutting board. 
  2. Warm the cream cheese slightly to make it easier to spread. Spread a layer on the tortilla and be careful not to rip the tortilla. 
  3. Add a layer of deli meat. I used roast beef, most people like ham the most but the corned beef or roast beef gives it a good flavor. 
  4. Dry the pickle planks on some paper towel. You don't want them dripping wet because it will make the tortilla soggy. 
  5. Roll the tortilla tight along with the pickle planks. 
  6. Slice and place on a platter to serve. Make more until your platter is full because they will all be gone. Enjoy!

Note: Do not make these the night before serving. They are better fresh!


Friday, June 1, 2018

Caramel Apple Grapes



What a yummy little treat!




Ingredients:
  • Green Grapes
  • Kraft Caramels Squares
  • Water
  • Salted Peanuts Finely Chopped 
  • Tooth Picks

Directions:
  1. Wash and dry your grapes. Stick a tooth pick in 15-20 of them.
  2. Chop Peanuts. I start out with about 1/4 cup. 
  3. Put 10 caramels and 2 tsp water in a small microwave safe bowl. Microwave for about 1 minute, stirring every 15 seconds, until melted. 
  4. Dip the grapes in the caramel and then the chopped peanuts. Set on a plate to serve. 
  5. Continue to melt more caramels and chop more peanuts until you have your desired amount of Caramel Apple Grapes!
  6. Serve and enjoy this sweet treat!

Monday, May 7, 2018

Ham & Cheese Biscuit Bombs


My kids and husband loved these, and they were so simple to make!


Ingredients:
  • Pre-made Biscuit Dough 
  • Deli Ham Slices
  • Cheddar Cheese Block
  • Butter
  • Garlic Powder
  • Dried Parsley 
Directions:
  1. Preheat oven according to the biscuit dough package.
  2. Put foil on a cookie sheet and spray it with cooking spray. 
  3. Open the biscuit dough and peel them apart. 
  4. Add one slice of ham and one 1/2 inch cube of cheese to the center of each biscuit. 
  5. Fold and roll the biscuits into a ball. Make sure they are completely sealed. 
  6. Place the biscuit balls 2 inches apart on the prepared cookie sheet.
  7. Melt 2 tbs of butter and brush it on top of each biscuit.
  8. Sprinkle each biscuit with garlic powder and parsley.
  9. Bake the biscuit balls according to the package or until golden brown. 
  10. Let them cool a few minutes. Be careful when serving they will be hot inside. Enjoy!






Sunday, March 18, 2018

Creamy Crab Dip


OMG! SO YUMMY! This is a favorite in our house! 


Ingredients:
  • 8 oz. Imitation Crab Meat Chopped
  • 1/3 cup Mayo
  • 6 oz. Cream Cheese
  • 1/2 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese 
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Green Onion
  • 1 Tbs finely Chopped Jalapeno 
  • 2 finely Chopped Garlic Cloves
  • 1/2 tsp Garlic Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Onion Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne Pepper
  • Fun Bowl to serve your dip in.

Directions:
  1. In a large bowl mix together the cream cheese and mayo until smooth. 
  2. Add all other ingredients to the bowl and mix until combined. 
  3. Use as a spread for crackers, toasted bread, or pretzel chips.
  4. Enjoy!

Tips:
  • Double this recipe for a larger group. 
  • If you do not like spicy foods try it with out the Jalapeno and Cayenne first. You could also use one or the other, or less of each.


Friday, March 16, 2018

Marshmallow Fruit Dip


Traditional Marshmallow Fruit Dip!
So Yummy!

Use this dip for any fruit or you could also use it as the spread for a fruit pizza. Click the link for my recipe for Fruit Pizza Cookies

Ingredients:
  • 9 oz. Container of Marshmallow Cream
  • 8 oz. Pack of Cream Cheese
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
Directions:
  1. Put all ingredients into your mixer. 
  2. Using the whisk attachment, mix until smooth.  
  3. Chill before serving. 
  4. Dip your favorite fruit and enjoy!
Tips:
  • If you don't have a mixer, soften the cream cheese a little by setting it out or microwaving it a few seconds. This will make it easier to mix by hand. 
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