These conversation heart chocolates can also be used to top cookies, cupcakes, fudge, brownies... whatever suits your fancy. I used chocolate. Vegan chocolate, to be precise.
how to make conversation heart chocolates
you will need:*
white rolled fondant
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How to make Hostess cookies, the classic Hostess treats decorated as cookies!
hostess cookies
What are Hostess cookies you ask? Twinkies, HoHos, SnoBalls and CupCakes, now in 2-D! And on sticks! That is, all the best Hostess snacks, put on a cookie and stuck on sticks. ...
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Wrap store-bought Oreo Cakesters with fondant and decorations to make cute snowman Oreo Cakesters.
snowman Oreo Cakesters
So how did these fondant covered snowman Oreo Cakesters come about? That is, how did I make a Winter Wonderland on Oreos?
Well, first, bakerella ...
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Here's another simple idea for Valentine's Day marshmallows: Make Valentine's Day marshmallow pops.
(I did have one of my readers express frustration at too many marshmallow ideas--understandable, as this is a cookie decorating blog--but perhaps my 2-year old's creations at the bottom ...
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popcorn cookies
As promised, part two of my "snacks for the Super Bowl" series. (Can it be called a "series" with only two?) Last time, we had pretzel cookies. This time: popcorn cookies. But just like those pretzels, these are sweet versions.
how to make "popcorn" cookies
you ...
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These pretzel cookies (that is, cookies decorated to look like pretzels) are a super-cute snack to serve at any party.
pretzel cookies
I tend to put question marks after things I don't understand. Like football events. My only real connection to the Super Bowl is via my ...
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These pink-filled chocolate heart sandwich cookies are a lovey dovey version of my colorful sandwich cookies (found HERE). Say I love you with cookies this Valentine's Day, also known as, the best way.
how to make chocolate heart sandwich cookies
you will need:*
chocolate rolled cookie ...
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Sparkly, red, white, and pink marshmallows are a fun and easy treat for Valentine's Day.
Valentine's Day marshmallows
Here's a super quick and easy idea (or rather, reminder, as I posted these similar New Year's Eve marshmallows) for Valentine's Day, red and pink sparkly ...
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How to decorate bite-size hugs and kisses cookies with Xs and Os for Valentine's Day.
Valentine's Day cookies
These hugs and kisses cookies for Valentine's Day are super tiny bite size cookies, so perfect for snacking or portion control.
I used little square and ...
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I'm starting to think there is nothing marshmallows can't become... like these li'l houses turned into a marshmallow village. Easy to make, fun to create, and totally edible. For more tips on how to use food writers, click here.
how to make marshmallow houses
you will need:*
marshmallows
edible ...
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vegan chocolate-covered pretzels
I also served these super easy yummy n0-bake treats at the vegan potluck of one post ago: Vegan chocolate-covered pretzels. For vegan chocolate cupcakes, click here. And for vegan decorated cookies, click here.
how to make vegan chocolate pretzels
you ...
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Paris cupcakes are ooh la la. Top cupcakes with Paris-themed fondant circles.
how to make Paris cupcakes
Yes, Paris is on my mind. These Paris cupcakes with fondant toppers are crazy easy to make and Parisian-ize cupcakes nicely. Since I'm not super keen on the taste of fondant, my cupcake ...
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macarons
Either macarons are increasing in popularity lately or I've just noticed them popping up everywhere because they've been on my mind. I've held this curiosity since I posted on macarons HERE on my edible crafts column over a year ago. And having just returned from Paris (what a great ...
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New Year's Eve marshmallows
Here are some super-easy marshmallow decorating ideas for last-minute New Year's Eve treats. Did I mention how super-easy and last-minute these are? New Year's Eve marshmallows are easy. All you need are some edible writers and some sprinkles. And some marshmallows and ...
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christmas cookies
Christmas cookie sticks in a mason jar are a great twist on traditional Christmas decorated cookies.
Of course I had to fill my leftover mason jars with cookies, so I thought and thought and thought what shape would best fill the jars and came up ...
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our gingerbread cookie Christmas card
Just thought I'd share the cookie version of us. The gingerbread cookie Christmas card version of us. That's the husband on the left, me on the right and the kid in front.
Now, the cookie versions are meant to merely evoke the notion of us rather than ...
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Need some homemade holiday gift ideas? Make marshmallow snowman mason jar hot chocolate (and some bonus gingerbread snowflake cookie ornaments.)
marshmallow snowman hot cocoa jar
I made a batch of gingerbread snowflake ornaments for cookie gifts this year, and since no one can escape ...
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Rudolph cookies are a cute decorated Christmas cookie idea.
This Rudolph cookie is pretty easy to make.
He's adorned only by two chocolate covered pretzels, a red fondant circle, and two eyes drawn with an edible pen.
You can also use any red, round candy you like for Rudolph's nose, ...
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how to make salt dough ornaments
Somehow in the last few weeks, my 2-year old has discovered the wonders of baking and art.
We push the kitchen chair up to the counter and she "helps" me bake.
That is, she dumps flour randomly in bowls and adds unnecessary eggs to my dough. Sigh. My ...
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Marshmallow snowmen! Easy Christmas or winter treat ideas.
Marshmallow snowmen for the win! Marshmallows are the perfect snowman canvas.
And as I've been so into marshmallows lately, it was just a matter of time before I made marshmallow snowmen.
These are super easy and kid-friendly. ...
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