To create these kits, we filled each cell of the carton with a various Easter treats. We chose to stock ours with jelly beans, a bunny peep, vanilla bunnies, rainbow jimmies, easter candy corn & crushed up malt balls YUMMERS! Of course, being the fans of pretty packaging that we are, we embellished our cartons with […]
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Here is what you are going to need: peeps treat sticks sprinkles chocolate plate or cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. Start off by melting your chocolate. We used about 8 ounces of milk chocolate for our pops. If you are going to use a block of chocolate like we did, you are going to […]
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What You’ll Need 1. Hot Chocolate Mix: There are so many flavors out there. Just have fun! 2. Homemade Marshmallows: Give your kit a personalized touch with homemade marshmallows. Check out our Peppermint Stick version of this well loved treat here. 3. Cups with Lids: Make things easy on the recipient by including the cups […]
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Peppermint Stick Marshmallows Ingredients: 1 cup cold water (divided into 1/2 cups) 2 Tablespoon + 1/2 Teaspoon Gelatin (Knox Brand) 1 1/2 Cups Sugar 1 Cup Light Corn Syrup 1/4 Teaspoon Sea Salt 1 Teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extracts 2 Teaspoons Pure Peppermint Extracts 5 Crushed up Peppermint Sticks/ Candy Canes Butter Powdered […]
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Our cut-out sugar cookie dough can (and should) be made in big batches, frozen and kept on hand at all times. And not just because its easy, delicious, and perfect for any occasion, but because it is incredibly versatile! Here are a few simple ideas for using our Sugar Cookie recipe for everything from […]
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Royal Icing is the professional cookie decorator’s secret weapon. This isn’t a soft spread like most frostings. Royal icing is a mixture of egg whites (or meringue powder) and powdered sugar that colors beautifully, can be piped into elaborate designs, and dries hard. Just make sure your cookies are COMPLETELY cooled before icing. […]
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Before your break out the rolling pin, here are our tips to ensure you will have a batch of perfect dough every time…….. Measure Twice: Our #1 baking rule – make sure you have all you ingredients on hand, read the recipe, and double check your measurements before you start mixing. Sugar cookies have […]
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Once you’ve mastered our Party Perfect Pie Dough, you can bake up a party perfect pie or anyone of this darling treats without a fuss. And if you really want to make things easy on yourself , you can aways purchase store bought dough — we promise we won’t tell anyone. Mini Dutch Apple Pies: Mini […]
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We covered tips for making a party perfect pie, now it is time to talk recipes! There are as many pie crust recipes as there are pies. Some bakers prefer a mixture of fats (butter, lard, and or shortening) for flakiness. Some add vinegar or vodka for a more tender pie. Our recipe is a […]
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Keep It Cool: Work in a cool kitchen. Always use cold butter and ice water when making the dough. Rest the dough in the refrigerator – both after mixing and after rolling out. Chilling the dough allows the gluten in the dough to relax (making the crust tender), and firms up the fat in […]
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