Red Velvet Bottom Cupcakes
Chocolate Caramel Salty Peanut Bark
I would like to say “THANK YOU” to everyone who voted for me in the Celebrations Cupcake Crown contest!
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We have all heard the saying “cute as a bug” … Cute bugs, silly sayings and sweets … are some of the things involved in Valentine’s Day treats. Well … I decided to make some bug cupcakes for Valentine’s Day … Continue reading
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Popcorn, peanuts, Rice Krispies, chocolate, a hint of peanut butter and easy to make … what’s not to like? The sweetness of the chocolate is balanced with the salt of the peanuts … yum! Back in October, I made a … Continue reading
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Here is little “roundup” of quick and easy gifts to make … or use for a dessert table! Clear bags and pretty ribbons make wrapping a cinch 🙂 Spiced pecans Candy coated popcorn (just substitute holiday M&M’s or similar candy … Continue reading
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As you can see … these are not the kind of smoothies that contain fruit. They are smoothies because of their smooth texture and taste. The peanut butter keeps the candy soft … they will melt in your mouth and … Continue reading
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What are you making for Thanksgiving? Here is a quick “round-up” of my Thanksgiving ideas for this year … Sweet Acorns … I’m bringing a bowl to the in-laws … does it count as a side dish? … or … Continue reading
It’s November … let the holidays begin!!! Have you been to any stores in the last few days? The ones that have visited are definitely geared up for the holiday season.
Most of us have many ideas, plans and goals for the upcoming holidays. I want to share my Thanksgiving ideas with you and then move on.
Here is the first cupcake idea for Thanksgiving … my favorite Peanut Butter Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting that I have shared before. The reasons that I chose peanut butter are …
… or …
Of course, you could make them any flavor you wish
This is what you will need … I tried to give options …
First, place the tail feathers on your turkey cupcake body …
Now, assemble the turkey heads. Use a toothpick and a little icing to “glue” everything in place. Tweezers may be helpful. I do think they are starting to develop personality …
Place the heads on the cupcakes …
They need feet …
They do make me smile … I named this one Mr. Turkey Lurkey …
I can’t believe that October has come … and is almost gone! All the other holidays will be here before we know it. Time sure does fly when you are having fun! I certainly have had fun sharing my ideas with you … and there are more to come 🙂
Here is a quick summary of Halloween …
The Bride of Frankenstein Pops
Black bottom cupcakes with spider webs
And for fall … this is what I have made so far …
Peanut butter & chocolate acorns
Now I am off to the kitchen …
This is a quick and easy treat to make for a party or for individually bagged treats. There is a little peanut butter in it, but it isn’t over powering. I believe that the peanut butter cuts the sweetness of the white chocolate and creates a nice creamy texture. The peanuts really give you get that sweet and salty taste. I hope you enjoy it!
I want to remind everyone that the autumn doilies giveaway ends Monday, October 17 … don’t forget to enter!
This is what you will need … white chocolate, dark chocolate, popcorn, Rice Krispies cereal, peanut butter, salted peanuts and candy corn.
Microwave the popcorn and pour it into a large bowl … no unpopped kernels, please … add the Rice Krispies and peanuts … stir it all up! Use your favorite spoon … this is one of mine. Do you remember old Saturday Night Live episodes? This is my “OH, NO MR. BILL!” spoon … maybe I need help … I am now naming my spoons …
Melt the white chocolate and stir in the peanut butter …
Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the popcorn mixture and stir well …
Pour it onto a cookie sheet covered in waxed paper or parchment …
Spread it out …
Drizzle some dark chocolate on top … just use a teaspoon or fork or whatever works for you … it adds some color contrast …
Sprinkle the candy corn on top …
Let it harden up (or pop it in the fridge or freezer for a few minutes to speed up the process) … break it into serving size pieces …
1 bag microwave popcorn (about 3 ounces, any type) or 7 cups popped corn
1-1/2 cups salted peanuts
1/2 cup Rice Krispies cereal
1 pound white chocolate (or candy melts)
2 ounces dark chocolate
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 cup candy corn
Line a large cookie sheet with waxed paper or parchment. In a large bowl combine popped popcorn, Rice Krispies and peanuts. Melt the white chocolate and stir in the peanut butter. Pour the chocolate mixture over the popcorn mixture and stir to combine. Spread on prepared cookie sheet. Melt dark chocolate and drizzle over popcorn mixture. Sprinkle candy corn on top. Let stand at room temperature to harden or pop in the fridge or freezer for a few minutes. Break into servings.
Fall is my favorite time of year. I enjoy cooler weather and the leaves changing color. Today should be a lovely 88° and Thursday is expected to reach 100°! This is October … isn’t it? I am going to ignore the weather and pretend it’s cool. I am in fall mode and the temperature is not going to spoil it!
Today I made acorns since I don’t have an oak tree. These are sweet little acorns … not the kind that fall off trees. But I suppose that’s obvious.
This is what you will need …
Set up an assembly line … unwrap the Kisses. Melt about 1/4 cup of the peanut butter chips in the microwave (20 seconds, stir, 20 seconds, stir). This will be your “glue”. Put a little “glue” on the cookies and place the Kisses on the cookie …
After the “glue”has hardened … “glue” the remaining peanut butter chips on top of the cookies …
Congratulations … you just “grew” acorns!
What is your favorite season? Today … because it’s fall … and I love it! I have a little giveaway for someone to win. Could you use some fall doilies … like the ones I used above? I stocked up back in July and am very happy that I did. I was at the same store two weeks ago and not a package was left. I want to share some with one lucky winner. Wouldn’t they be cute with a cupcake or muffin on top … or maybe used in a craft or scrapbook project? The winner will receive 4 packs of doilies, like the ones below …
To enter … tell me what season is your favorite or just say “Hi”. Leave a comment below … and don’t forget your email address (so that I may contact the winner). The last day to enter is Monday, October 17, 2011, midnight. The winner will be chosen at random and announced Tuesday, October 18, 2011. One entry per person.
Giveaway is now over, sorry 😦
SWEET SIMPLE STUFF 