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Halloween Confetti Cookies #HalloweenTreatsWeek

Oct 07, 2020

This post and recipe was created for #HalloweenTreatsWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% mine.

Halloween Confetti Cookies – soft and chewy sugar cookies rolled in Halloween sprinkles. The perfect sweet and spooky treat!

Sugar cookies with Halloween sprinkles in a stack with plastic spiders as decoration

It’s #HalloweenTreatsWeek hosted by the wonderful Angie of Big Bear’s Wife!

One of my favorite treats to make for every holiday is a confetti cookie. They’re basically just soft sugar cookies (my favorite!) rolled in whatever holiday sprinkles. 

So these Halloween Confetti Cookies are rolled in a Halloween sprinkle mix that had candy eyeballs throughout and they just turned out so cute!

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Filed Under: Halloween, holiday Tagged With: confetti cookies, halloween, halloween cookies, sprinkle cookies

Ghostly Snack Mix #HalloweenTreatsWeek

Oct 05, 2020

This post and recipe was created for #HalloweenTreatsWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are 100% mine.

Ghostly Snack Mix – the cutest Halloween snack mix with chocolate covered ghost pretzels, Bugles, peanuts, M&Ms, and candy corn!

Ghostly Snack Mix - the cutest Halloween snack mix with chocolate covered ghost pretzels, Bugels, peanuts, M&Ms, and candy corn!

Happy #HalloweenTreatsWeek! 

The lovely Angie at Big Bear’s Wife organizes this event every year and every year I get so excited to participate. All the other participating bloggers are linked below. Plus there’s a great giveaway that you should enter right before the recipe!

Today I’m sharing this Ghostly Snack Mix made with super cute ghost pretzels, a couple salty things, and some Halloween candy. It’s so cute and so tasty!

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Filed Under: Halloween, holiday Tagged With: ghost pretzels, halloween, halloween snack mix, snack mix

King Cake Bread Pudding

Feb 22, 2019

King Cake Bread Pudding – cubed king cake baked in a sweet custard and topped with vanilla ice cream. Perfect for Mardi Gras!

King Cake Bread Pudding - cubed king cake baked in a sweet custard and topped with vanilla ice cream. Perfect for Mardi Gras!

BF was standing over my shoulder while I was editing these pictures (because I move a stool to the kitchen island for computer work, instead of, you know, sitting at a desk) and I asked him if the melted green sprinkles right in the front of the photo looked unappetizing.

He said he didn’t even notice it until I mentioned it which means you probably didn’t either but now it’s all you’ll be able to see when you look at that picture.

Because my King Cake Bread Pudding is oozing green stuff.

And then there’s that creepy gold baby that I’ve somehow kept track of since we lived in Alabama. And we left Alabama  in 2011.

I’m a big fan of throwing out everything I own a couple times a year but somehow this creepy gold baby keeps making the cut.

Anyway.

If you love King Cake as much as I do, you have to make my King Cake Ice Cream, too! 

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Filed Under: holiday Tagged With: bread pudding, king cake, king cake bread pudding, mardi gras

Homemade Shamrock Shake

Mar 02, 2018

This Homemade Shamrock Shake recipe is the best copycat recipe for the classic McDonald’s treat! It is perfect for St. Patrick’s Day or any day you need a sweet, minty treat! Only 4 ingredients!

This McDonald's copycat recipe for the Shamrock Shake is perfect for St. Patrick's Day or any day you need a sweet, minty treat! Only 4 ingredients!

This blog post originally published on March 10, 2014. Updated on March 2, 2018. 

Hi guys, happy last day of the week!

I’m updating this post for the 3rd time because I hated the pictures. I always say drinks are my favorite to photograph (I mean, look at these gorgeous margaritas) but shakes are a different story. The whipped cream sinks or everything starts melting together so you scrape off the first whipped cream and do another swirl. And repeat 57 times.

But I love these shakes and I want everyone to make them because they are amazing. Plus I read that McDonald’s is only releasing them to select restaurants this year and that’s just wrong.

I had my first Shamrock Shake 2 years ago, I think. Crazy, right? This recipe had been on my site for several years at that point.

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Filed Under: holiday Tagged With: copycat recipe, drink, ice cream, mint, mint milkshake, shamrock shake

Thanksgiving Leftovers Shepherd’s Pie

Nov 10, 2017

Thanksgiving Leftovers Shepherd’s Pie – layers of turkey, gravy, veggies, stuffing, and mashed potatoes! The perfect way to use those Thanksgiving leftovers!

You guys.

My kid looked at me yesterday morning and said, “Only 6 days of school left before Thanksgiving break!”

Wait, what?

I know we all say this every year but, seriously, how are we less than 2 weeks from Thanksgiving?! I swear it was just July.

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Filed Under: holiday Tagged With: dressing, gravy, holiday, mashed potatoes, stuffing, thanksgiving shepherd's pie, turkey

20+ Holiday Favorites

Dec 01, 2016

20+ Holiday Favorites! Every recipe you need for a delicious holiday!

Happy almost Friday, y’all!

I totally meant to put this up sooner in case you needed some Thanksgiving ideas but it slipped my mind. Anyway, some friends and I put together this list of every recipe you may need for the holidays. We’ve got ham, side dishes, appetizers, cakes, and tons and tons of cookies.

Tons. Of. Cookies.

Anyway, if you have any favorite holiday recipes that I absolutely need to try, please send them my way!

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Mummy Oreo Truffles

Oct 12, 2016

Mummy Oreo Truffles – a spooky twist on the classic Oreo Truffles. Use Pumpkin Spice Oreos and white almond bark to create these little mummies! These are the cutest treats to bring to Halloween parties!

Mummy Oreo Truffles - a spooky twist on the classic Oreo Truffles. Use Pumpkin Spice Oreos and white almond bark to create these little mummies! These are the cutest treats to bring to Halloween parties!

Heeeeey guys! Happy Wednesday!

Can you believe how close we are to Halloween? I haven’t even put out decorations.

Well.

I got them out. And put them all on a table in my living room. Weeks ago.

And they are still on that table.

I haven’t even switched my Pyrex wall to fall colors and you know that is the highlight of every season for me!

Life has just been so crazy lately! Maybe I’ll have sometime this weekend to get it sorted out. Or maybe I should just decorate for Christmas because who know when I’ll have time for that!

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Filed Under: Halloween, holiday Tagged With: candy, cookies, holiday, oreos, pumpkin, truffles

25+ 4th of July Recipes

Jun 27, 2016

25+ 4th of July Recipes! Dinner, dessert, and drink recipes for the holiday!

Happy Monday, y’all!

Can you believe next week is the 4th of July?

I can’t believe we’re already a week into summer and I haven’t been to the beach once! Don’t worry, taking care of that problem next week. Stupid excited. Bought a doughnut float. And a new bikini. Maybe more than 1 new bikini.

I love summer.

Anyway, if you’re planning on throwing a 4th of July party or attending one, I’ve got a list that will make your life so much easier. Red, white, and blue everything! We’ve got desserts, snacks, drinks, and even some great grilling recipes. Those aren’t red, white, and blue. Don’t recommend eating anything blue that comes off the grill.

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Easter Nest Cupcakes

Mar 16, 2016

Easter Nest Cupcakes – cupcakes topped with a sprinkle nest and egg candies! How cute are these for Easter?! You can use any cake mix and frosting you want. 

Easter Nest Cupcakes - cupcakes topped with a sprinkle nest and egg candies! How cute are these for Easter?! You can use any cake mix and frosting you want. 

Guys.

Easter is next weekend.

NEXT WEEKEND.

Are you ready?

I am SO not and I start panicking and then I remember how last Easter we were living in an Army hotel with all 5 of us plus 2 dogs in one room and that we somehow managed to still pull of an awesome Easter. And I feel a little better about being totally not prepared.

One thing, though, that you can always count on me for is desserts. I am fully prepared to make ALL THE EASTER DESSERTS.

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30+ Valentine’s Day Recipes

Jan 18, 2016

30+ Valentine's Day Recipes! Decadent treats to share with your Valentine!

Happy Monday!

I hope you’re enjoying a long weekend! I was so excited to have 3 days to sleep in and would you believe that I’ve been up before 6 all three days?

My allergies may actually kill me.

I got real spoiled living in Colorado with no trees or grass (my allergens) and now that I’m surrounded by green stuff ALL THE TIME, I’m losing my mind.

Seriously allergies, can I just sleep?

The good news is, I managed to watch most of The Jinx in total silence yesterday morning. And I’m obsessed. I think I may watch it again. Definitely better than Making a Murderer.

So Valentine’s Day is coming up real fast. And that’s terrifying to me because I haven’t even been to Target once to check out all the pink heart stuff that I no doubt need in my life.

Odds are, my husband will be gone for Valentine’s Day so I definitely plan on making myself something rich and decadent and probably filled with chocolate. And I’m sure I’ll find it on this delicious list of Valentine’s Day recipes!

This list has something for everyone and can’t get enough of all the cute desserts! I hope you find something delicious to make for your sweetie!

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100+ Christmas Cookies

Dec 08, 2015

100+ ideas for delicious Christmas cookies! There is something for everyone in this list!

SO MANY COOKIES!

I got together with some of my blogging buddies to create the ultimate Christmas cookies list! There is definitely something for everyone here and hopefully this helps you create your holiday baking list!

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30+ Christmas Cookies

Nov 30, 2015

30+ Christmas Cookies! So many delicious Christmas cookie recipes in one place - you are sure to find something you love!

Happy Monday guys!

I hope you had a fabulous Thanksgiving! Did you do the whole Black Friday thing? I did not. I ordered a bag and some new glasses – prescription, not sun – and then I spent the rest of the day doing all the millions of dishes we somehow created on Thanksgiving.

I did go for groceries on Saturday and found $5 turkeys so you better believe we have a freezer full of turkey right now.

And then I found a cat on the top shelf in our shed yesterday, talked Fat Baby out of calling it Potato, and sent my husband 57 photos of the cat while he was at the gym.

He was all, “Did you steal somebody’s cat?”

And then, “Where did the cat get a can of cat food?”

I don’t know, found it in the pantry, did you buy cat food?

Oh! We also put our Christmas tree up! Which means it’s time for me to start planning the ridiculous list of cookies I want to make on the 24th of December! If you’re like me, this list should be a big help. So many delicious ideas – I wish I had time to make them all!

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Filed Under: holiday, roundup Tagged With: christmas cookie recipes, christmas cookies

10 Easy Thanksgiving Recipes

Nov 21, 2015

Instead of our usual weekly family menu, the girls and I decided to each share some easy Thanksgiving recipes that could possibly help you plan the big day.

Honestly guys, I still don’t have mine figured out. I went to the store one night last week (alone!) for Thanksgiving supplies and was there for HOURS and then stayed up until midnight trying to fit all the groceries into our teeny pantry. And then I was so  proud of myself for getting it all done a week ahead of time!

And now I’m wondering if I need to double all the recipes.

Plus, I left the sweet potatoes off the plan!

And then someone requested my paleo deviled eggs.

So it looks like I’m going to the store again.

If you are like me and are still working on your plan, hopefully these recipes will help you out!

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20+ Halloween Treats

Sep 16, 2015

Happy Wednesday! I hope you guys love this post as much as I do. I just love seeing all the fun Halloween treats ideas! Would you be shocked if I told you that I bought the kids’ Halloween costumes on Monday? Or that I’ve had Sofia’s (#halfwiener) costume for at least a month? Or that I ordered Halloween decorations from Target.com because I got tired of waiting on my Target to put stuff out? Guys. I am ready. Lots of fun Halloween ideas here. We’ve got sweets, cocktails, and even some dinner ideas! …

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Filed Under: Halloween, holiday, roundup Tagged With: halloween, holiday

Crockpot Corned Beef and Cabbage

Mar 09, 2015

Crockpot Corned Beef and Cabbage - the perfect St. Patrick's Day dinner!

St. Patrick’s Day is just over a week away – and this is probably the only post you’ll get from me about it. 

Y’all, I’m just not into any holiday that forces me to wear a color that looks awful on me. I’d rather just skip it. What I don’t skip is the corned beef. I love corned beef. 

And I cured this myself! Because guess what! My grocery stores don’t put corned beef out until right before St. Patty’s Day. Gahhh. So I bought some brisket, soaked it in some salt water with a bunch of funny smelling spices, and let it hang out in my fridge for 5 days. 

Also, I learned that the reason store-bought corned beef is pink is because they use a dyed salt to brine it. I had no idea. I always thought it was just one of those mysteries of the world. 

Anyway, it wasn’t difficult to do it myself. It took maybe 30 minutes to get the beef in it’s brine and then I didn’t think about it again until it was time to cook. And it turned on wonderfully. If you don’t want to buy 7 jars of spices that you’ll never use again, go ahead and get the corned beef from your grocery store and just cook that as directed.

I cooked mine with carrots, onions, and potatoes and then I added cabbage at the end of the cooking. The veggies turned out so good. We love cabbage and when it’s cooked with the corned beef, it turns out almost buttery. It’s so delicious – my husband and I practically fought over it! 

Crockpot Corned Beef and Cabbage - the perfect St. Patrick's Day dinner!

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Filed Under: holiday, slow cooker Tagged With: beef, cabbage, slow cooker, st. patrick's day

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