For ages I’ve seen the Kit-Kat wrapped candy cake floating around (this one). And if this whole decorate-your-cake-with-loads-of-candy thing is a trend, then I’m on board. Especially when you have such gorgeous results as this licorice and candy … Read More...
Skeleton Macarons
Which do you think is scarier, Scream or Jack Skellington? Dead tie, I think, pun intended. Find Halloween skeleton macarons HERE at Craftstorming.
Monster in a Jar and Other Scary Halloween Treats
Although really these fall more in the “cute” than “scary” category. You know what a sucker I am for stuff in jars. Make candy monsters trapped in mason jars HERE at Hoopla Palooza. And if you like this guy, … Read More...
Chocolate Peanut Butter Ball Bats
A little known fact that won’t change your day at all, but I feel compelled to share is that my first foray into making-sweets-for-others was the chocolate peanut butter ball. I became known for them. And it’s been oh so … Read More...
A Single Serving of Breakfast
I never tire of bigger food cooked littler in muffin tins. Never ever. Make bacon and egg cups for breakfast HERE at Little Inspiration.
Toothy Monster Cupcakes
I know I use the same words to describe Bird on a Cake’s genius sweets all the time–impossibly cute and clever and totally re-creatable–but see what I mean? Make toothy monster cupcakes HERE at Bird on a Cake.
Panna Cotta Brains with Raspberry Blood
You pretty much can’t go wrong with brains and blood. I mean, for dessert. I mean, for a Halloween dessert, of course. Make delicious Panna Cotta brains with raspberry blood HERE at 1 Fine Cookie.
Slumber Party Birthday Cake
When, exactly, do kids start having slumber parties? Because my 5-year old is already asking for one, and I dread the idea of babysitting a bunch of 5-year olds overnight. Maybe in a couple of years… And then I’ll also … Read More...
Before the Cauliflower, There Were Lollipops
Remember the cauliflower head? I have to admit, I did wonder why one would have a Styrofoam head lying around. See the reason why one would have a Styrofoam head lying around, and find a great way to display … Read More...
Stamped Cookies with Gold Dust
The cookie-stamping trend is definitely gaining momentum. I’ve had trouble using acrylic stamps with food coloring and icing, but I never thought to use them to imprint the cookie dough itself. Now I feel better about all those stamps I … Read More...
Halloween Peeps Topiary
Halloween is ever so close, and I’ve yet to buy a Peeps. How can that be? I did at least buy a bag of candy for trick or treaters. And yes, I already ate it all. But I digress. Halloween … Read More...
The Hello Good IZZE Contest is Almost Here…
Remember just a few days ago when I mentioned the best sparkling juice ever, IZZE
? No? HERE. And I told you to get out your cameras? Well, the Hello Good IZZE contest starts Monday!! So stock up on some … Read More...
Sparkle Spider Cake Pops
I couldn’t agree more that sparkle belongs at every holiday, even Halloween. I, for one, am a liberal sprinkle-er, though mostly because a generous coat of sprinkles hides one’s frosting and icing errors. But anyway. Make sparkly spider cake pops … Read More...
Ghost Meringues
More from the wealth of easy Halloween ideas… like adding my favorite Halloween accessory, candy eyes, to meringues. Gotta love those candy eyes. Make ghost meringues HERE at pharMA.
Easy Nutter Butter Skulls
Nutter Butter cookie
s have the best shapes for decorating. I’ve seen Santas, turkeys, flip-flops, puppies, horses… so of course, skulls. Find the how-tos to make Nutter Butter skulls HERE at Hungry Happenings.
Make Your Own Coolata
I love my Dunkin’ Donuts coffee, but I’m terribly boring. I just get regular. With cream. No sugar. Never anything fancy. Clearly I’m missing something wonderful, if this how-to-make-a-knock-off Oreo Coolata tells me anything. Find the recipe HERE at We … Read More...
Cute Frankenstein Cookies
I love any dessert–I feel the need to clarify “dessert” here–that has “quick and easy” in the title. Especially desserts that are impossibly cute for Halloween, like these Frankenstein cookies. Find the how-tos HERE at Munchkin Munchies.
“Monster Teeth” Candy Corn Favors with Free Printable
OOps. I posted the printable for skeleton bones favor bags too quickly, because I have one more freebie to share with you. Even easier than the chocolate-covered pretzels, toss some candy corn in a treat bag and add this adorable … Read More...
Skeleton Bones Favors with Free Printable
Easy white chocolate-covered pretzels, a treat bag and a free “skeleton bones” printable… Halloween favors done and done. Find the how-tos and printable HERE at eat.sleep.MAKE.
Pretty Chocolate “Hedgehog” Truffles
I’m struck by the beautiful simplicity of these chocolate truffle hedgehogs. Darling is the word that comes to mind. Marzipan, white chocolate, cranberries and almonds are coated in chocolate to make these cute bite-size creatures. Find the recipe HERE at … Read More...