I love making treats for my friends and neighbors during the holidays. In recent years I have been experimenting some have been good, and others have been well.... disasters to say the least. One of the good ones has been this Oreo truffle recipe. It's no secret I have a slight Oreo addiction! Make sure to check out our ultimate list of Oreo recipes if you share the same delicious addiction. The candy decorations can be changed for any holiday or occasion or left off altogether. Every year I make Christmas cookies and candy for family and friends, and since I found this recipe, it has also been the most asked for and in my honest opinion the most addicting. They stay on my list because they are no-bake and super easy to make! Related: 13 Delicious Oreo Dirt Recipes What are easy … [Read more...]
Candy Easter Cupcake Recipe
Easter is nearly here, and that means it's time to get creative and make an amazing dessert that is sure to impress! If you have a sweet tooth, then you'll love these delicious candy-filled Easter cupcakes. They are the perfect way to celebrate the holiday and make sure everyone in your family has a smile on their face. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a fun and festive Easter cupcake recipe that will become an annual tradition. So grab your Easter whopper eggs and let's get started - it's time to make some Candy Easter Cupcakes! What ingredients do I need for candy Easter cupcakes? You'll need standard cake ingredients like flour, baking powder, butter, eggs, and sugar. Additionally, you will need some form of colorful candies to use as decorations - think … [Read more...]
30 Christmas Candy Recipes
Gearing up for Christmas early is what we all try to do every year. Some of us actually succeed too. Me, not so much it seems like every year I fall farther behind and then am scrambling. This year I am starting earlier and am gathering all my favorite Christmas Candy recipes to have in one place. I also have a great list of Christmas Cookies as well! What is a popular Christmas candy? A popular Christmas candy is candy canes. Candy canes are a type of peppermint hard candy that are usually twisted into a cane shape. They are white with red stripes and are flavored with peppermint oil. Related: 23 of The Best Candy Cane and Peppermint Recipes Why are candy canes so popular at Christmas? One of the reasons candy canes are so popular at Christmas is that they are often … [Read more...]
23 of The Best Candy Cane and Peppermint Recipes
One of my favorite things about the Holidays is Candy Canes. I love that they show up in just about ANYTHING! This roundup proves it! Donuts, ice cream, cookies, popcorn, hot chocolate, brownies and more!! YUM!! These are some of the best peppermint recipes you can find, and trust me you will love them. 23 of the Best Candy Cane and Peppermint Recipes York Peppermint Patty Creamer - I love this stuff better than the store bought! Candy Cane Cookies - Perfect for the kids to do! Copycat Starbucks Peppermint White Hot Chocolate Recipe - This one is the kids favorite when we go out to look at Christmas lights. Peppermint Brownies - Peppermint and Chocolate you can't go wrong. Peppermint Patty Cookies Recipe - Because everyone needs a good peppermint cookie recipe. White … [Read more...]
2 Ingredient Candy Corn Vodka – Candy Corn Infused Vodka Recipe
Infused Vodka is fun to make and this Candy Corn Vodka is perfect for Halloween. It turns orange and will add a festive vibe to your trick-or-treating cocktail. This candy corn infused vodka recipe seems to be quite popular this fall and it's so easy! 2 Ingredient Candy Corn Vodka - Candy Corn Infused Vodka Recipe I love Candy Corn. I didn't as a kid and as an adult I LOVE IT! I am finding that candy corn is one of those things you either you love or hate I am finding, and my house is divided right in half! Half of my kids love candy carn like I do and half hate it like my husband does! I love experimenting with different recipes with Candy Corn. We also have these Candy Corn Jello Shots if you are looking for another great Halloween party recipe. Now while not a recipe I also … [Read more...]
Rich Chocolate Roses Recipe Perfect for Mother’s Day
Flowers and chocolates are traditionally given on Mother’s Day. This year, with a little effort, you can combine the two and make Rich Chocolate Roses instead. Your thoughtfulness will certainly be appreciated! The chocolate dough is simple to make and a joy to work with, similar to soft clay. The chocolate roses are quickly formed, petal by petal, and baked directly on a cookie sheet. Rich Chocolate Roses Recipe The recipe makes 4 dozen chocolate roses, but if you don’t need that many, the dough can easily be rolled into balls, flattened with a cookie stamp or fork, and baked. For an even more decadent chocolate treat, the cookie bottoms can be dipped in melted chocolate and placed on waxed paper until firm. Related: How to Have the Perfect Mom’s Night In Ingredients 1 cup … [Read more...]
12 Days of Christmas Candy | Candy Cane Fudge
It’ December. The race to Christmas is on! Stacy over at Adventures In Coupons and I have teamed up to bring you 12 days of Christmas Candy! Each day one of us will bring you a yummy new candy recipe! For Day 3 We have another one of my favorites Candy Cane Fudge! Easy Yummy and chocolate. 'nough said! Candy Cane Fudge Recipe (Makes 3 dozen) Ingredients 3 cups white chocolate chips 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 8 crushed candy canes Directions Line a 9x9 baking dish with parchment or foil and grease with shortening. Using a large saucepan, combine the white chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk. Stir until all of the white chocolate chips have completely melted. Stir in the vanilla extract … [Read more...]
Homemade Candy Buckeyes Recipe
Warning! These are VERY addicting and seem to whisper at you from the kitchen counter and seem to jump into your mouth without warning ;) At least that's what I tell myself when I make them and they disappear in about a day. But really it's just my lack of self-control around sweets. They are a great dessert recipe to have on hand. Homemade Candy Buckeyes Recipe If you want to make this recipe even richer you can use milk chocolate chips. Yeah...... been there done that and .... YUM! I have also tried it with chunky peanut butter but really it just wants the same but more power to you if you can make it work. INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter 1 cup softened Butter 1 tsp Vanilla 4 cup Powdered Sugar 4 cup Semisweet Chocolate Chips 1/4 cup … [Read more...]
Red White and Blue Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich Recipe
Get patriotic with this yummy ice cream cookie sandwich recipe. During the summer ice cream, anything is a hit at my house. Well ok, anything cold, popsicles, ice cream, slushies, other frozen drinks. Any way we can think of to cool off! Us adults even switch to iced coffee! So it really shouldn't be a surprise we are slightly addicted to ice cream with our cookies. This addiction is what fueled the need for this ice cream cookie sandwich. We have experimented and had some home runs and some utter fails. One we love around July 4th is this red white and blue version! Oh and here's how to keep your ice cream cold at a picnic in case your 4th of July is on the go. Red White and Blue Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich Recipe Ingredients 1 cup Butter, Softened (2 … [Read more...]
12 Days of Christmas Candy | Candy Cane S’mores Recipe
It’ December. The race to Christmas is on! Stacy over at Adventures In Coupons and I have teamed up to bring you 12 days of Christmas Candy! Each day one of us will bring you a yummy new candy recipe! For Day 6 we have a Candy Cane S’mores Recipe. I am a sucker for ANYTHING S'mores. I will find a reason to make them any time of the year! Here is a way to make them are Christmas time! Candy Cane S’mores Recipe (Makes 4) Ingredients 8 graham crackers 4 large marshmallows 4 Hershey’s mini chocolate bars 4 candy canes, crushed Directions Place one graham cracker down and sprinkle on some of the crushed up candy cane. Roast the marshmallow until melted and place the Hershey’s bar on top. Add additional crushed up candy cane on top. Place another graham cracker on … [Read more...]