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<span style="font-size: large;">When my first daughter turned 1 we bought her a wooden play kitchen, table, and lots of wooden food. I'm kinda of a stickler about toys, and I wanted her to steer clear of the chintzy plastic pieces. Since then we have grown quiet the collection of wooden and felt foods, some bought and some handmade. Now we have three girls, and they still play with that same kitchen, table, and food everyday and it's still in great shape! This year we decided they were really outgrowing their one little kitchen and needed an upgrade, so we decided to build them a little market to house all their food. But then I thought how cute would a bakery be, or what about an ice cream shop, or cafe? So...now they are getting their very own town :) I'll share more on that after Christmas! To go along with their new bakery I've been on the hunt for fun new sweet wooden and felt treats. Although they are so adorable, wooden toy food is no cheap. So I plan on making as many items as I can. While I was looking at the wooden section at the craft store I realized I could make them cake pops! Some round wooden balls and some sticks...how simple! Bakerella would be proud :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">With the help of the hubs and his drill, I was able to make this set for under 5 dollars, because I already had the craft paint, glue, and dowel rods but even if you don't it's still pretty cheap to make! I used a half off coupon to get the wooden platter on the cheap. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Step 3: Put a small drop of wood glue on the end of the cut dowel and push into drilled hole, let dry for a bit. If your dowel are snug even better! Just use a mallet or something to gently push them in.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Step 4: Mark your wooden platter where you would like your cake pop holes to be. I marked the center first then moved each cake pop spot 2in apart.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Easy peasy, cheap, and super cute! I really wanted to add sprinkles or something to make these even cuter. I thought about glitter, or painting them on, or even tiny beads...but I couldn't help but think they would just eventually be picked off by the littles leaving paint chip spots, so I left them pretty and plain for now! Although how cute would they be with painted stripey straws on the sticks :)</span></div>
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Now, I enjoy watching my kiddos set out cookies and milk for the big guy and <strike>eating them after the kids are asleep </strike> eh making sure Santa gets his favorite kind. <i>Really girls I think Santa would rather have a diet Pepsi.</i>..don't you? Heh. :) But this year we're setting out another treat, because Santa doesn't do all the work ya know. I can only imagine pulling the big guy around the entire world in a sleigh...<i>in one night! </i>So this year we'll be setting out some yummy peppermint reindeer chow for the little guys. </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"> This is a fun twist on a classic and so easy to make. Plus the kids can really help with this one! My daughter even added red sprinkles, which apparently help the glow of Rudolph's red nose, who knew?</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">To package it all up for the reindeer we poured it into little paint cans from Target add I made fun little printable using, Maree Truelove's new Christmas clip art. These would make a fun treat for teachers, party favors, school parties, or just to set out on Christmas eve!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's what your going to need:</div><div style="text-align: center;">5 cups Corn Chex</div><div style="text-align: center;">1 bag Andes peppermint crunch baking chips</div><div style="text-align: center;">2 cups powdered sugar</div><div style="text-align: center;">3 TBS crushed peppermint sticks (optional)</div><div style="text-align: center;">Red sprinkles (optional)</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Step 1: Pour powdered sugar into a gallon ziplock bag. Then add in your crushed peppermint and sprinkles if you would like. The sprinkles aren't necessary at all...but here we were improving the brightness of Rudolf's nose :). Just a little fun touch if your making with the kids!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">2. Now melt your baking chips. I used my chocolate melter of course, here's more info on melting chocolate if you need it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Step 3: Once melted, pour of chef mix in a large mixing bowl.</div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Step 4: Then gently stir. Don't use to much pressure or you'll smash your reindeer food to pieces! </div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Step 5: Pour about half of your chex mix into the bag, make sure it's sealed really well, then shake, shake, shake! The kids love doing this part! </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Step 6: Use a slotted spoon to scoop on the covered mix and place into a second mixing bowl. Then repeat the process with the other half of the chex mix.</div><br />
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For some reason I don't make rice crispy treats a whole lot, but that is going to change. These over the top peppermint rice crispy treats...left me wanting to make more. It's probably a really good thing I wrapped them up and sent them to neighbors very quickly...because I'm not sure how well my will power would have help up to the crispy layers of chocolate and peppermint. </div>
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So if you're looking for a fun wintery treat to serve or gift these will work great. Of course they are so yummy but they are also easy, serve a lot, and can easily be packaged. Which is kind of important around Christmas! I can't wait to start baking friends treats...</div>
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1 package Jet-puffed mini peppermint mallows</div>
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6 cups rice crispy cereal</div>
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3 TBS butter</div>
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1 Package candy cane Hershey kisses</div>
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a few crushed peppermint sticks</div>
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1 cup chocolate melts OR melting chocolate</div>
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Step 1: Measure out 6 cups of rice crispy cereal into a large mixing bowl.</div>
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Step 2: Unwrap and chop of your candy cane Hershey kisses into small chunks. (smaller then the chunks shown below)</div>
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Step 3: Begin melting your butter in a large pot on the stove top.</div>
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Step 4: Once it's melted, pour in your marshmallow...keeping the flame on low. You will want to keep stirring until they are fully melted.</div>
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Step 5: Then pour the melted marshmallows onto the rice crispy in the mixing bowl.</div>
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Step 6: Fold the marsh mallow into the rice crispy.</div>
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Step 7: Once it's mixed well pour in about half of your chopped candy cane kisses in.</div>
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Step 8: Then press into a large parchment (or wax) paper lined pan. I like to use a half sheet pan for these. A flat sheet pan like this gives you a nice thin treat and cuts easily! If your type A like me...you can take another piece of wax paper and lay it above the rice crispy. Then press even with you hand or spatula to get a nice clean press.</div>
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Step 9: Now spread out the rest of your candy cane Hershey kiss chunks over the top. Then layer a small amount of crushed peppermint sticks on top.</div>
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Step 9: Melt your chocolate, giving it a nice smooth consistency. If you need melting help check out this post<a href="http://makebakecelebrate.blogspot.com/2012/11/lets-talk-aboutmelting-chocolate.html"> here</a>.</div>
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Step 10: Finish it up by drizzling your chocolate all around.</div>
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Let set for about 1-2 hours. Cut, Serve, Enjoy!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Santa baby...just slip a mixer under the tree, <i>for me.</i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Over the past few years. My baking supplies have really grown. I'll admit I have quiet the impressive collection of sprinkles, a stash of cupcake liners, more measuring cups then I really should have, cake stands for an army, a stock of ingredients, flavorings, and gel food colorings. But I'm not very good at buying myself much needed tools, or even the fun stuff I don't <i>have</i> to have. It's really easy to pick up a few little inexpensive items like icing bags and sprinkles but buying bigger more expensive items qualifies as spending money on myself and not on the kids. Which I'm awful at. Seriously, it took me burning up a half dozen hand mixers before I had to break down and admit....I needed a kitchen aid. Which is now a daily tool for me, that I could<i> not </i>live without.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Even though there are dozen and dozens of baking items I would love to have, I never purchase them. Each year when Christmas and my December birthday come around I have zero things to help guide the husband because of course I can't think of a thing I want! ;) So this year...I promised him I would create a list of many different items that I would really love to have for Christmas, so he can easily pick from. So today I've rounded up some of my own baker's wish list as well as items I own and really love that you may want on your bakers wish list! If your anything like me...you'd rather have new cookie sheets then a foot massager anyway ;) Really it's that simple! I've included presents for every budget from under a dollar to several hundred dollars. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">1. Of course every baker needs a <a href="http://www.target.com/p/kitchenaid-artisan-5-qt-stand-mixer-pink/-/A-10059987#prodSlot=medium_1_37&term=kitchen%20aid%20mixer">kitchen aid stand mixer</a>. Although I have one and LOVE it...I regret getting a white one and not a pretty pink one like this...so it's still on my wish list. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">2. Even though I use my stand mixer for almost everything I would really love a nice <a href="http://www.target.com/p/kitchenaid-5-speed-hand-mixer-green-apple/-/A-13728510#prodSlot=medium_1_4&term=kitchen%20aid%20mixer">hand mixer</a> for those particular times. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">3. I love stainless steel...and these <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Kitchenaid-Gourmet-Stainless-Measuring-Spoons/dp/B005D6G4JC">measuring spoons</a> are my favorite ones so far. I only have one set but plan on eventually getting several sets exactly like this.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">5. Another fun thing I love to use! The baby cakes <a href="http://thebabycakesshop.com/cp-12">cake pop maker</a>. Easy to use...and I much prefer baked cake balls of icing mixed ones.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">6. I would love to have the <a href="http://thebabycakesshop.com/dn-6">donut maker</a> to go along!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">7. Every, I mean <i>every</i> baker should have some nice and simple <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Focus-Foodservice-Commercial-Bakeware-Aluminum/dp/B00188AJN6/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1354038056&sr=8-1&keywords=half+sheet+pans">half sheet pans</a>. I have in the past bought mine in a two pack at Sam's club. I use them for everything. I would love to toss out all the other cookie sheets and just have a just stash of these around.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">8. I'm always surprised at how many of my friends don't have <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Heavy-Duty-Cooling-Commercial-Oven-safe-Chrome/dp/B000HLU84K/ref=sr_1_sc_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1354037861&sr=8-3-spell&keywords=coolomg+rack">cooling rac</a>ks! These come in so handy in the kitchen...and not just for cookies!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">10. These <a href="http://www.countrykitchensa.com/shop/cake-decorating-supplies/cake-stand-bonnie-blue-9/38/537/1796/640244/">silicone baking liner</a>s by SILPAT have been on my list forever! They have many different uses especially if your making beautiful cookies, or baking macaroons.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">11. I just recently purchase this <a href="http://www.countrykitchensa.com/shop/kitchen-shop/adjustable-rolling-pin/40/542/1442/636305/">adjustable rolling pin</a>! It makes rolling out dough so easy. Love it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">12. Pampered Chef has an awesome egg white separator which makes separating egg whites from yolks a no brainer. (if you need somebody to order from let me know!)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">14. How cool is this <a href="http://www.countrykitchensa.com/shop/kitchen-shop/elevate-spatula-small/40/542/166/639749/">elevated spatula</a>? I haven't used one myself but seems genius! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">18. The ever popular <a href="http://www.mylittlecupcakepop.com/mini-molds/">cake pop cupcake press</a>, so simple...yet I still don't own one! :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">19. If your a cake decorator this <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wilton-Tilt-Turn-Ultra-Turntable/dp/B004QCZTCM/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1354029695&sr=8-3&keywords=wilton+turntable">turntable</a> by Wilton is amazing! I received it as a gift from Duncan Hines and I love it! Something I always wanted but wouldn't buy...head to a craft store and use a coupon to get this 40% - 50% off almost any day!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">20. Wilton's <a href="http://www.wilton.com/store/site/product.cfm?sku=405-8783">icing color holder</a>. Another gift I received and love!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">21. How neat is this <a href="http://www.pastrychef.com/MACARON-BAKING-SHEETS_p_2071.html#">silicone macaroon baking sheet</a>? I've honestly never used one but this seems really simple and I would love to try it out!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">22. You will love these <a href="http://www.karenscookies.net/Cookie-Scraper-Boo-Boo-Stick_p_607.html">boo boo sticks</a>! They are tiny little sticks used to correct icing "boo boos". I use them a lot to scrap coloring out of the jar that would other wise be wasted. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">24. You can never go wrong with <a href="http://www.karenscookies.net/Cookie-Cutters_c_17.html">cookie cutters</a>! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">26. I have seriously been drooling over these <a href="http://www.countrykitchensa.com/shop/cake-decorating-supplies/cake-stand-bonnie-blue-9/38/537/1796/640244/">cake stand</a>s for over 2 years! I just can't seem to buy myself a $60.00 cake stand. I'll take on in every color Santa! (especially pink!) </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">31. Cupcake wrappers are something I always seem to need more of. But not just regular old cupcake wrappers...Sweets & Treats has some amazing <a href="http://shopsweetsandtreats.com/all-products/cupcake-liners">greaseproof cupcake liners</a> with adorable prints!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">That's right Santa this year you can skip the fuzzy socks and awkward slippers. I just want some new cupcake pans! Hehe. Pst. Go ahead...send the hubby this link...maybe even make a few notes on which numbers you're loving. Santa doesn't really know it all ya know ;)</span></div>
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Hey guys! Sorry for the lack of posts this past week. As I've mentioned before we went on Thanksgiving leave for the past week. Despite my planning ahead, I was having some technical problems with posting pictures while away. We arrived back home early yesterday and I'm back on my mac and everything is fixed. Whew. Now to catch up on blogging, emails, comments, ...etc! </div>
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I don't know about you guys but I often feel like I need a vacation from vacation! Our entire week was spent having Thanksgiving dinners, early Christmas exchanges, baking, visiting family, early birthday celebrations, and even a trip to Country Sweetart Kitchen! I loved spending the week with some really missed family...but I am exhausted! So for today I'm sharing an easy post, a printable I made a few weeks ago, to go in our living room. This year were decorating the tree in "Merry & Bright" decor and I needed to make a few things to help decorate the living room. This subway art tree printable fit in perfect...and I hope you like it as much as me!</div>
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It's that time <em>already</em>. Time to decide on Thanksgiving day details...including what dessert will come after the Turkey. Dessert is the <em>most</em> important after all! So today I've gathered up many of the Thanksgiving treats I've shared here on Make. Bake. Celebrate as well as some treats from my favorite bloggers. Here they are...</div>
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These cupcakes have been popping up all over the web recently, a complete <a href="http://makebakecelebrate.blogspot.com/2012/11/thanksgiving-dinner-cupcakes.html">Thanksgiving dinner</a> made of cupcakes.</div>
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I know I shared these yesterday...but I really love these<a href="http://www.munchkinmunchies.com/2011/11/turkey-cookie-in-jar.html"> turkeys in a jar</a> from Munchkin Munchies</div>
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These<a href="http://cookiesandcups.com/cinnamon-streusel-pumpkin-cupcakes-with-white-chocolate-cream-cheese-frosting/"> cinnamon streusel pumpkin cupcakes</a> seriously just jumped to the top of my must make list.</div>
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Today I am so excited because have a<strong> </strong>really<strong> </strong>special treat for you! Sue from Munchkin Munchies is here sharing a super fun treat, lump of coal cookies! Make sure to check out her site <a href="http://www.munchkinmunchies.com/">here</a>...trust me you will be glad you did. Munchkin Munchies is full of fun dessert cuteness that you don't want to miss out on. If your like me you could spend hours lost in all her creative posts...so here are a few favs of mine to get you started :)</div>
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Some pretty awesome stuff right? Sue is crazy talented! I won't keep you waiting any longer though.....here's Sue!</div>
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Have you ever received a lump (or two) of coal in your Christmas stocking? I haven't, but that's not because I didn't deserve it at one time or another. </div>
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None of my children ever received a lump of coal in their stockings either, even though they each may have deserved it at least once:)</div>
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<span id="cleanprint_content">And though these cookies may look like lumps of coal, the naughty individual will know they're in for a real treat with the first bite:)</span></div>
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<span id="cleanprint_content">To make them I used <a href="http://www.munchkinmunchies.com/2009/05/no-fail-sugar-cookies.html">my favorite sugar cookie recipe</a> and added AmeriColor Super Black food color soft gel paste to it.</span></div>
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<span id="cleanprint_content">The fabulous "lump of coal" tag is a free printable and I found it on <a href="http://www.iheartnaptime.net/lump-of-coal/">I heart naptime</a>, though it was created by guest-poster<b> Eighteen 25. </b>It adds a fun element to the coal<b>. </b></span></div>
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We made it safe and sound to Indiana! Looking forward to a week of family, fun, baking, Thanksgiving, and craziness. But don't worry...I have lots of stuff already waiting to share with you. This weekend I even have a fun suprise for you guys too ;). </div>
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If you follow along with M.B.C. you may remember a few days ago I told you guys that Oreos are not a fav of mine, not that I don't like them just not a fav. (I'm not trying to make enemies or anything ;) ) So I should probably clarify....I'm not a huge fan of regular Oreos...which also probably stems from I don't drink milk. But flavored Oreos are a whole different story. Oreos does a fantastic job of creating all kinds of different flavors, especially seasonal flavors. So when I found Oreos limited edition candy cane Oreos....I knew I had to pair them with Wilton's candy cane candy melts to make some pretty awesome pops. I LOVE both of these seasonal items...and together they are a new fav. Seriously these are dangerously yummy pops....</div>
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These limited edition Oreos can be found at Target. I stalked my Target until I finally found a few of them up front by the registers...it doesn't suprise me at all they have a hard time keeping these guys in stock. Maybe I should go stock up before the season is over ;)</div>
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These Oreo pops are yet another fast, easy, and really yummy treat. But trust me these aren't just for the kiddos. Of course you can always skip the sticks to make them a little more "gown up".</div>
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I also placed stripey straws over my sticks to give them even more cuteness.</div>
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Step 1: Line two baking sheets with wax paper. One to prep your pops and one to lay them on to dry.</div>
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Step 3: Melt a small amount of candy melts or melting chocolate in a microwave bowl. I used about 2 little candy melts.</div>
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Step 4: Dip a stick in melted candy melts/chocolate and then press into Oreo center, you will want to gently press the stick into the icing so it doesn't stick up quite so much. Then replace the cookie tops quickly. I generally do this a few at a time so the chocolate doesn't harden.</div>
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Step 5: Melt your candy melts. If you need more info on how to melt chocoalte or candy melts and tips and tricks on dipping in chocolate I have an entire post full <a href="http://makebakecelebrate.blogspot.com/2012/11/lets-talk-aboutmelting-chocolate.html">here</a>.</div>
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After you lay each pop on the wax paper cover in crushed candy cane pieces or sprinkles. It's important to make sure you do it right after dipping them because the chocolate hardens fast.</div>
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To put the fun stripey straws on I pressed the cut in half straws into the still wet chocolate over the stick. Completely optional...but so stinking cute :) Wrap them up in some tiny favor bags and you have the perfect winter treat! </div>
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With sprinkles, Toni.</div>
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Are you guys as excited as I am that it's time to be posting Christmas treats! I have SO many holiday treats, printables, and other fun things just waiting to share with you guys. Make sure your following M.B.C on Facebook so you don't miss out on all the fun! </div>
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A few weeks ago I made some Oreo truffles for our <a href="http://makebakecelebrate.blogspot.com/2012/10/mummies-night-inparty-on-cheap.html">mummies night in</a>. Honestly, I have seen them everywhere but despite their popularity never gave them a try. The truth is... I'm not a <i>huge</i> fan of Oreo's. But before u send me hate mail I do not <i>not </i>like them....they're just not a fav :). The Oreo truffles, however, were fantastic and now I know why they are so popular. Everybody wanted to know what they were and how make them. So I thought...why not make them with my favorite cookie, a, sugar cookie, instead. Would they be just as fantastic? The answer....yes! As as matter of fact they were even better in my opinion. But then again...Oreos aren't my fav so I think I would have to try them side by side to say ;). Plus, they make a pretty cute Christmas treat don't you think?</div>
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These are very flexible treats and the amounts are not exact. For my cookies I used a Betty Crocker cookie pouch mix which has 17oz in it and made 24 decent size cookies. I've been wanting to try the pouches for easy cookies but I always bake cookies from scratch and never had a project where needed. They worked great and kept this project easy! Of course you can use whatever sugar cookie you would like. Also I like mine to be a bit stiffer so I can easily roll them, so I only added 6 oz of cream cheese. But you may need to put in the whole package depending on the cookie you use. </div>
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Step 1: Bake your fav sugar cookies...or run to the store and buy some. I promise I won't tell. As I said above we used this chance to try out a Betty Crocker Sugar cookie packet. Don't worry about making them look nice (the kids rolled and squished mine) cause you're just going to break them up!</div>
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Step 2: Once you have your cookies and they are cooled (or out of the package *wink wink*) Now you will need to crush them up. You can simply put them in a ziplock bag and crush them or stick them in a food processor.</div>
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I used my Ninja of course because I bust it out any chance I get. The finer the crumbs the more cookie dough like your truffles will be. If your like them to be a little less like cookie dough just go easy on the crushing :).</div>
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Step 3: Mix in your cream cheese. I used 6 oz but you may need to put in the whole 8 oz depending on how much cookie you used. Once mixed it should be a nice cookie dough like consistency, perfect for rolling.</div>
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I melted mine in my Wilton chocolate melter...but I have a post all about melting chocolate and covering treats <a href="http://makebakecelebrate.blogspot.com/2012/11/lets-talk-aboutmelting-chocolate.html">here</a> if you need it!</div>
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Step 7: Then move to a wax paper lined cookie sheet. You can use a cooling rack on top if you would like to help keep extra chocolate from pooling up (it does leave the bottom a little rough though). I used a toothpick pressed to the fork then slid it under the truffle to help move them off the fork. After covering each one sprinkle the tops.</div>
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They are super cute on their own...but I stuck them in mini cupcake wrappers (found at Micheals) to make them even cuter. They would be adorable placed in a truffle box and given as a gift!</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hey there, it's Friday! Not only is it Friday it's a long weekend! I'll be honoring my soldier by baking up a storm this weekend (he gets to be the taste tester...win/win right? ) But for today I'm back with another "baking basics" posts, all about melting chocolate. With holidays and baking season just about here (yay!), I thought now was the perfect time to share all about melting chocolate. Who doesn't love a chocolate covered...well anything :). </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I feel like this year I've been stalking the stores waiting for the first hint of candy canes, red, green, snowflakes, and peppermint! Our stores were just barely sitting things out last week but that didn't stop me from bringing home enough fun stuff to get started. I couldn't wait to get in the kitchen and make some wintery goodness. So maybe this post was also a bit of an excuse to bust out the Christmas treats...peppermint, sugar cookies, gingerbread, can you tell I'm a bit excited?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Back to chocolate melting...I don't know about you guys but, I have had some melting chocolate disasters. Clumpy chocolate, thick chocolate, burnt chocolate, chocolate that sets up funny, sliding off my treats chocolate, fishing treats from the chocolate, double boiler chocolate disasters, microwaved burnt chocolate, straight to the trash chocolate....you name it I've probably ruined it :) I have awesome memories of growing up making chocolate dipped treats with my mom each year, crossing our fingers hoping the chocolate would melt right in the double boiler. Even if we got the chocolate right...we would make a total disaster dipping the treats they never looked as good as they tasted. Even though I couldn't stand the thought of melting chocolate...it was worth the effort, once a year. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'm going to go out on a limb here and guess I'm probably not the only one that has had these issues...if you've totally never worked with melting chocolate before let me let you in on the agony. Chocolate gives you one chance...and if you mess it up, it's over...<i>c'est fini! </i>If it's heated too quick or too much it begins to clump...and will never go back to a nice smooth pourable chocolate. But I've melted chocolate a few dozen..ok hundred times since then, and I've learned a few tricks. Chocolate treats can be some of the easiest treats to share! So if your in the process of throwing out your melting suplies and banning all melting chocolate from your kitchen...wait a minute! I may have one...or two...tricks to help you out. Ok are we ready? Time to get serious about chocolate...</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When I'm using melting chocolate I almost always use almond bark. It's available just about everywhere and works perfectly for me. Of course it comes in white and regular chocolate. May I add...do NOT use chocolate chips. I can't tell you how many times I find out chocolate chips are responsible for a melting chocolate failure. They are yummy in all kinds of desserts, and who doesn't love chocolate chips...but if your looking to cover a cake pop...they just won't work, ok?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The other item most commonly used is candy melts. Now of course these aren't technically chocolate (same as white chocolate)..but they are used the same way and taste pretty much like chocolate. Besides have you ever heard somebody bite into a covered cake pop and say wow, I love that candy melt??? Yea, me either. So for today I'm calling it chocolate :) The benefit of candy melts is they come in tons of different colors and they are really easy to use! There are several different name brands but I tend to just stick with Wilton, they are easily available and affordable. I also love to use Merkins melts, but we're currently stationed in an area that had zero baking supply stores, which means I have to order it online if I really want some. Recently while I was stalking the store for Christmasy stuff I found these candy cane flavored melts! There was no way I wasn't taking a few bags of these home right away. I will be using them to demonstrate in today's post by making chocolate covered candy cane pretzels :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I long ago gave up melting chocolate on the stove. Quiet frankly...it's a pain in the butt. So if your stuck on using a double boiler...I'm not much help. Other then low heat and stir, stir, stir! :) Most melting chocolate can be melted right in the microwave and even has directions right on the bag. So up until recently I have melted chocolate in the microwave...and I got it down pretty well but it's still a pain. Until I finally caved and bought something I thought was an "un-needed" kitchen gadget...drum roll please............the Wilton Chocolate Melter <i>Deluxe</i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> This little lady has totally changed my chocolate covered habits...a <i>very</i> welcome change. I simply put my chocolate or candy melts in here, place it on <i>melt</i>, and walk away. A few minutes later I come back and stir it and slide it to <i>warm </i>once I feel it's ready. I have now used it well over a dozen times and have had a 100% success every single time. Everything I have tried has came out perfect and SO MUCH EASIER. I don't even think twice about melting chocolate any more. No worrying about working too slow because it might harden or over heating it. It just stays perfect! Normally I'm all about flexibility in the kitchen. But honestly....if your going to make some chocolate coated treats this year I would invest in this little lady. For around 20 bucks you can make chocolate melting hassle free. (which is about what I use to spend replacing burnt chocolate, ha!) Oh and did I mention how clean it is? I just pull out the bowl and my spoon and stick them under hot water. If I've dripped any on the melter I just wipe it right off while it's warm. You won't regret it, promise. Ok....sorry I'll get off my little soap box now. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If your just not convinced you need a chocolate melter...the microwave is always my next favorite option. To melt chocolate in the microwave I simply break it up into small pieces and place it in a microwave safe bowl. Then I reduce my microwave power to 50% and microwave it for 30 seconds. I open the door, stir, and then microwave it again at 50% for 15-30 seconds continuing to do this until it's <i>almost</i> melted. I like to pull it out when I see just a few very small chunks left then stir until the heat of the chocolate has finished melting it all. This is a great way to reduce the risk over melting. If you haven't over heated it and it's still not right, you can add a small amount of shortening to help out. (see more on that below) Also once you pull it out of the microwave, let it sit for a minute and cool down just a bit before dipping. You can see how this may take a bit of patience I'm sure. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When your using melted chocolate in any way you are going to want it to be smooth of course. Chocolate lumps are really never pretty no matter the treat. The key here is to melt slow and not to over heat of course. When you pick up your spoon your chocolate should slowly drizzle down from your spoon. It it's falling in more of a clump it's not quiet ready yet. One trick to getting melted chocolate to a smooth consistency is to add a little bit of shortening to it and stir well. I add about 1/2 TSP to a cup of melted chocolate. When I was melting chocolate in the microwave this always helped, however, since I have gotten my new Wilton chocolate melter...I haven't needed to add any Crisco at all. The chocolate should be thin enough that the excess slides off whatever it is your trying to cover with a gentle tap. If it's too thick it will just kind of clump on there. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Coloring chocolate can be such a pain! This is where candy melts come in so handy. Candy melts come in so many different colors using them is so much easier. Different brands make different colors so there are almost always an option for what your looking for. If that's not enough you can color the chocolate, but it has to be an oil based coloring. If you use regular food coloring or even gel coloring your chocolate will become thicker and may not even pour at all...ask me how I know ;). Wilton does make oil based candy coloring as well, which can often be found around the candy melts in a box of four. These are perfect when you just can't find the right shade of what your needing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I don't often flavor chocolate, especially if I'm trying to nicely coat something in it. However you can flavor chocolate using candy flavoring (you know those tiny bottles?) because they only take a small drop and they are generally oil based. I have also had a good outcome with flavoring chocolate with powders such as pudding and Duncan Hines flavor packets. But it always takes a bit of experimenting to see if it will work. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Ok now I'm going to break it down Barney style and show you my method of melting and covering a treat in chocolate. Of course there are many different ways and you have to do what's comfortable for you...but this is just my way and it works for me!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Step 1: I pour chocolate (or candy melts in this case) in my Wilton melter. I generally only melt about 1/2 cup to 3/4 cup at a time unless I know I'm really going to be covering a lot. Melting chocolate goes a long way and it's easy to melt a little more if needed, instead of wasting chocolate. (because that's a crime, <i>seriously!</i>) I place my melter on "melt" and go on to the next step.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Step 2: While I'm waiting for the chocolate to melt, I get everything setup so my process is nice and smooth. Organization is always key to making treats look as good as they taste. To start I line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper, then I generally layer a cooling rack on top. The cooling rack is totally optional and I don't <i>always</i> use it...but I like it because it keeps extra chocolate from pooling up around the treat. The paper underneath still allows for easy clean up. If your going to be making cake pops or any other treats that can't lay flat...you will need a block of styrofoam or a cake pop stand to stick them in.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Step 3: Next I gather any other supplies I will be needing. A spoon, a fork (if completely covering treat), a napkin, my naked treats, and sprinkles of course. For these candy cane pretzels I ground up candy cane sticks in my Ninja (another kitchen fav) and used them as sprinkles.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">....and by this time my chocolate is ready to go! I really really love this candy cane version. Once I give it a little stir and confirm it's ready, I switch the slider to "warm". Which will keep my chocolate at the right temp the whole time I'm working with it. Yep, no more rushing to get everything covered before it hardens! Everything covered the same way from start to finish.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Step 4: Now I simply hold on to the bottom of the pretzel or cake stick and cover with chocolate using my spoon. Really I don't dip anything in chocolate at all! I always bring the chocolate up to where the pretzel T's at the bottom, keeping them nice and uniform. Then I gently tap the pretzels on the side of the bowl until the excess had fallen off and the chocolate has smoothed out.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Step 4: Once it's nice and smooth and not dripping I sprinkle on a few sprinkles...or in this case candy cane chunks. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And that's it! No more fear of melting chocolate. No dessert is safe from a chocolate coating now! Here are a few more helpful tips for covering things in chocolate:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you do drop it in, no worries...pick it up recover, it and tap it again. Who ever said a second coat of chocolate was a bad thing!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">When covering a truffle or other soft doughy treat your dough may settle into the fork while tapping. Wipe the fork off in between dippings with your paper towel. An easy way to keep the dough from falling into the chocolate making a mess.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If your having trouble getting the treat to slide off the fork (like truffles!) bring the fork down to the cookie sheet and use a toothpick to slide it right off. You want to keep it as close to the fork as possible for a clean get away.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...and that's how I cover just about everything in chocolate! My mom and I are planning on baking up a storm while we're home for Thanksgiving leave. I can't wait to show off my much improved chocolate skills...I know she'll be proud, lol. Oh and you better believe I will be packing up my chocolate melter and taking it with...no way I'm leaving without it! Hehe.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">As we all know, pie is the traditional dessert for Thanksgiving. Which creates a slight problem for me (the dessert maker) each year because I really don't make pies, like ever. As you probably already know my "thing" is desserts that are equally as cute and festive as they are yummy. You know...sprinkles, fun colors, treats on sticks, dipped in chocolate....it's just as much about decorating as it is taste, kind of an art. So we only really make pies for Thanksgiving and even then it's not all that exciting for me. But I have found ways of mixing up traditional "pies" to fit my festive food habits...like making pocket pies, pies on a stick,<a href="http://www.makebakecelebrate.blogspot.com/2012/09/pumpin-pie-mousse-parfaits.html"> pumpkin pie mousse</a>, or <a href="http://www.makebakecelebrate.blogspot.com/2012/10/white-chocolate-pumpkin-cupcakes.html">even pie cupcakes.</a>..and now pumpkin pie cookies! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I really wanted to make a pumpkin pie cookie this year. The thought came to me a few months ago and I couldn't wait to try it out. Even though I love decorating cookies my cookie decorating skills are minimum so I love to make easy simple designs like this! (this is another great beginner cookie) So I set out to make a fun sugar cookie that looks like a pie, and I can honestly say, I loved making this pie! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I shared them with the kids this weekend and they were completely confused lol, but that didn't stop them for eating every crumb. Speaking of crumbs...these cookies are so great for the kiddos at Thanksgiving because other the a few possible crumbs they are pretty mess free and I honestly think my kids would chose these over an actual piece of pie any day :) Win, win. For these yummy cookies I used my FAV <a href="http://www.glorioustreats.com/2010/03/making-sugar-cookies-recipe-and-tips.html">rolled sugar cookie</a> by Gloria at Glorious Treats, but of course you can use any rolled sugar cookie you would like.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Step 1: Preheat oven according to sugar cookie recipe used. Mine was 350 degrees. Then place ball of cookie dough on a large sheet of parchment paper with a doll rod on each side. These will keep the dough even as you roll it out. I only used half of my dough at a time.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Step 8: To make the pie crusts gently lay the strips of dough over each "pie" piece and cut to fit. Then gently moved them above each "pie" piece. Then use the end of your dowel rod to press little indents into your crust. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Just a little note: I tried this many different ways and this was the way I liked best. Baking the crust with the bigger cookie allowed the crust to keep shape better and brown a bit. Normally I'm a total burn-a-phob and pull cookies out right before they turn golden. But these look a lot more like pie when they are golden :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Step 9: Baking time will depend on the recipe you have used, so keep an eye on them and as soon as they start to golden pull them out. Mine were good after 8 minutes. Let cool on a cooling rack.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">(<a href="http://www.makebakecelebrate.blogspot.com/2012/09/easy-fall-decorated-cookies-rolled.html">check out this post for 20 second icing info</a>) Once your pumpkin pie color is all ready to go. Go ahead and thin out your white as well, to a 20 second icing. Once each has reached a 2-second icing pour into decorating bottles. Remember to keep all icing sealed when not using!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">....and now your have some super cute "pie" for Thanksgiving. Not only would these be great at the kiddo table...they were be fun to take to teachers to say happy turkey day! Unless your into baking lots of pies and handing them out ;).</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hey there! I hope everybody had a fantastic and <i>sweet </i>Halloween. Are all you mommas enjoying your candy tax, you know the 10 percent you get for taking them door to door collecting candy? The hubs enforces that rule strictly ;). My kiddos had a total blast last night but now the littles can't seem to figure out why they were allowed to collect all that candy in 2 hours and not eat it all in 2 hours. Poor kids, they've got it so rough I tell ya. :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now that we're all coming down off of our sugar comas it's time to talk about Turkeys because it's already November! I thought I would kick the month off with something super cute and fun, Turkeys of course! I honestly can't remember making Turkey anything, they're just never on the top of my list. So I wanted to make sure to include them this year, and I'm really glad I did. Aren't they fun? </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Let's face it, Turkeys are not that cute. Actually they are down right ugly and weird. Sorry, but it's true. So when I set out to make these I knew I wanted to make them cute and spunky. I decided to give them big eyes and concerned eyebrows...because quiet frankly if it was November and I was a Turkey...I'd look a little scared too. I also left out the wattle, in case your not up on your turkey lingo...that's the little red thing on it's neck. No matter how I made it..it just looked out of place. So I took a vote, and everybody liked it without. Even if your a total fondant beginner, no worries you can make these! If you can play with pal-doh you can make fondant turkeys. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">These will be really fun to take to Thanksgiving! And since they are made out of fondant they can be made ahead, dried, and stored. We're traveling home for Thanksgiving...so I am going to wrap these guys up tight and throw them on some cupcakes when I get home. Fabulous dessert...zero stress. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Most of these supplies can be found at your local Wal-Mart or craft store.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Makes 12 fondant turkey toppers. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Step 1: Start out by dying your fondant with your gel coloring. I dyed approx. 8 oz brown, 4 oz. of red, yellow, and orange. If your going to use fondant for the center of the eyes instead of sprinkles, dye a very small amount black. Fondant dries out quick, so remember that when your not working with your fondant wrap it up in plastic wrap, I wrap each color chunk separately. I also put a bit of Crisco on my clean hands to keep it from sticking.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Step 2: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Then lay out a piece of parchment paper on the counter to work with. Also in a small bowl place a TBS of hot water and a pinch of fondant. The fondant will melt and eventually become a "glue".</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Step 3: Roll out your yellow onto your parchment paper about 1/8 of an inch thick. I like to use the <a href="http://www.wilton.com/store/site/product.cfm?sku=1907-1205">Wilton rolling pin</a> because it has the simple guides that go on each side to make rolling fondant even easy. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Step 4: Cut out 12 circles using a 2in scallop circle cutter. These are pretty popular but mine came in a holiday set from Target, currently available for 6.99. This is a REALLY handy cutter to have. Move each circle to your cookie sheet, giving them a little space.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Step 9: Once the feathers are done begin rolling out turkey bodies and head. My turkey bodies were about 3/4 of and inch. I would roll out a set first and see how big your want it...then try to roll the others similar in size. You will need 12 of each. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Step 12: Now using a small drop of "glue" attach the whites of the eyes. I pressed in a black sprinkle to make the centers...but if your would rather you can roll a small ball of black and press it down on the white. Then "glue" on some sprinkle eyebrows. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"> Step 13: Now to make the beak. Take a very small pea size peace of yellow and roll it into a ball. Then gently pinch one side and you will get a nice beak like pyramid. Glue onto the face, holding each one for a moment until they stick and stay. Once all the beaks are on...gently apply some "glue" to the back of the turkey bodies and press on the feathers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Step 14: For the wings...roll out a piece of brown fondant and use your leaf cutter to make leaf shapes...then trim on each leaf tip. These make great wings! Glue wings on with fondant/water combo. This is a very popular <a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=small+wilton+leaf+cutters&um=1&hl=en&sa=N&biw=1384&bih=758&tbm=isch&tbnid=hg-ZUChaGy4tKM:&imgrefurl=http://www.coppergifts.com/cookie-cutters/pc/-Harvest-6pc-Mini-Cookie-Cutter-Set-Tin-p5788.htm&docid=LfvccQpfDx31yM&imgurl=http://www.coppergifts.com/cookie-cutters/pc/catalog/p/harvest-6-piece-mini-cookie-cutter-set-tin-cg2-p5788.jpg&w=300&h=300&ei=UtmSUIjGD8X20gGgtICoCQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=884&vpy=149&dur=511&hovh=187&hovw=187&tx=129&ty=109&sig=117238303424240929787&page=1&tbnh=149&tbnw=149&start=0&ndsp=26&ved=1t:429,i:83">Wilton leaf cutter</a> found at many local stores in a small fall set. Of course you might find something that works just as well in your home, or even hand cut them!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Hey there! Can you believe tomorrow is already Halloween? Then we move onto Turkeys..and then CHRISTMAS!?!? Seriously. Crazy. Stuff. Today I'm wrapping up Halloween on Make. Bake. Celebrate by recapping many of the fun and easy Halloween treats I've shared over the past few weeks. So if your still in need of a cute and easy treat for tomorrow, no worries! I waited last minute myself, and ended up making chocolate covered pretzels for the girls dance classes as well as more cupcakes with ghost meringues. Chocolate covered pretzels are a favorite around here. Plus they were a great way to use up the mountain of Halloween supplies I have leftover :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For the older class I simply covered pretzels in green and purple candy melts and then covered in sprinkles. Once they were dry I placed plastic spider rings over the end and wrapped them up in a pretzel bag. They were so simple and came out so darn cute. The kids really love these little rings.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For the little's class I used up my leftover PEEPS ghosts and placed them on the end of the pretzels "gluing" them on with melted candy melts. This idea came from my pal Christy over at <a href="http://www.lovefromtheoven.com/">Love From the Oven</a> aka The PEEPS whisperer...who did these with some PEEP bunnies at Easter. Of course the littles loved these. Fast, easy, and adorable. I actually got a "you're the best mom" from one of them. I dunno about you...but when my two year old tells me I'm the best..I pretty much melt and will cave into any of her requests. Even if it's to eat the leftover ones.... :)</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Now to recap some easy treats Halloween treats I shared on Make.Bake.Celebrate this year! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">One of my very fav and most popular <a href="http://www.makebakecelebrate.blogspot.com/2012/09/swirly-halloween-cookies.html">Swirly Halloween Cookies</a>... </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">...then there was <a href="http://www.makebakecelebrate.blogspot.com/2012/09/candy-corn-week-candy-corn-oreo-pops.html">Candy Corn Oreo Pops</a> and <a href="http://www.makebakecelebrate.blogspot.com/2012/09/ewwy-gooey-slime-filled-cupcakes.html">Slime Filled Cupcakes</a> of course!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Of course Halloween wouldn't be complete without some <a href="http://www.makebakecelebrate.blogspot.com/2012/09/graveyard-pudding-beware-of-bones.html">Graveyard Pudding</a>, watch out for bones!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Here's another of my favs! Adorable melt in your mouth <a href="http://www.makebakecelebrate.blogspot.com/2012/09/candy-corn-week-candy-corn-meringues.html">Candy Corn Meringues.</a> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Or take it really easy with some <a href="http://www.makebakecelebrate.blogspot.com/2012/09/candy-corn-week-sweet-and-salty-candy.html">Candy Corn Bark</a>! Just melt, pour, and break!</span></div>
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It's been so long since I've posted anything party related! Unfortunately all our our family birthdays are crammed into the winter and mixed with holidays. With me being a party lover, baker guru and holiday extremists (lol) it kinda makes me a bit crazy starting about this time of year. Normally I get the chance to host a party over the summer but it just didn't work out this summer. Bummer. So when I decided to have a thirty-one party recently I couldn't resist to take the opportunity to throw a spooky ladies night while we were all gathered up anyway. <i>Mummies night in</i>, if you will ;) It was seriously a blast, I think mommies night in/out should be mandatory at least bi-monthly. A few hours of giggles, chit chat, serious convo, games, snacks, and wine was exactly what I needed. Just a few hours away form the kiddos and a great chance for daddy to take the girls on a date. The next morning I woke up so refreshed and ready to play with the girls...I actually missed them! Being a military family we live far away from family...and moments away from the kids are kinda rare. The party went over really well and I love how it all came together. I thought I would inspire you to have a "grown up" party and show you how to throw an easy and yet adorable bash on a budget, while showing you some of the things I included in Mummies night in.</div>
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2: Check your local Dollar Tree, Target dollar spot, and Wal-Mart holiday/party aisle! You will be shocked at what you can find for often a few bucks or less. Keep an open mind....somethings can be easily changed with a coat of spray paint, glitter, ribbon, etc!</div>
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3. Take time to plan your foods well. Food is always way more expensive then you think. I try to sit down and plan food that can be made easily, will coordinate, won't cost an arm and a leg. Remember if you making lots of different food...you might not need a lot of each food then.</div>
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4. "Invest" in party ware. This is a good idea if you love to trow parties. Several years ago we purchased nice plastic white plates from Party City. They can be purchased for about what you would pay for regular party plates twice sometimes the same price even. We now have quiet a stash of them which I keep in a plastic bin in the garage (saves room in the kitchen!). I haven't bought paper plates in several years...and they look much nicer! You can do the same with glasses, silverware, serving trays. act. When we are planning a party I ask the hubs to bring in the party bin and I have lots to sort through and pick from. Big money saver. I have also purchased white linens on clearance that I use all the time along with white serving trays from both Target and Wal-Mart. I know white can be boring but having white plates, linens, and serving trays makes it so easy to match everything!</div>
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6. Hit up your craft store and for cheap "tid bits" to help decorate. I will often pic up random items like scrap booking paper, ribbon, twine...etc at a craft store for cheap even if I have no idea exactly what they will be used for yet. I always end up something that needs bows, or buttons, or something special. Don't forget to go through your own craft supply and take coupons to your craft store! </div>
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For this party in particular I really wanted to go low key. I already had lots on my plate and only a few days to plan. I spent about $50.00 total and took about 1 day to put together. I decided on the colors because I love the chic look of purple and black and since it's so in right now I was able to locate lots of matching items in the dollar spot and on clearance at the craft store. Micheals had lots of purple and black party stuff for half off and I had an additional 20% off coupon! Whoot!</div>
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For our "drink station"....I was able to use a frame I already had and typed up "EAT DRINK and BE SCARY" to put in it. The pumpkin came from the Target dollar spot, and the candles were my sales find from Michael's. Wine and sparkling grape juice were added later of course.</div>
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My favorite part was the glittered wine glasses. I have seen this floating around Pinterest for awhile now and I've been itching to try it! It was SO easy! I had so much fun glittering these...I had to find other things to glitter. I mean hey I had extra glitter, hello! The Purple Pug would be proud!</div>
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I wanted to keep it so low key I didn't even set up tables and take time decorating...I used a large island and decorated as I went with the supplies I had gathered! Only problem was it wasn't easy to get a nice photo of it this way...oh well :).</div>
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The centerpiece was just twigs spray painted from our back yard and .30 glittered sprigs. I wrapped a vase I had in "mummy" wrap and tied some black lace. The awesome candelabras were from Michaels. which I scored for like 3.00 bucks...I couldn't pass them up for that. They were much cooler in person.</div>
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I used one of my white table cloths and layered a piece of black halloween fabric I found at Joanne's on sale and with a coupon! I used serving trays I already had and other pieces found around the house. The purple chargers were only .80 at Michaels (I added a black doily for food safety)</div>
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I placed lots of candles around to give a warm spooky glow. I glittered the purple candle holders...I heart mod podge. </div>
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White chocolate cupcakes and devils food with buttercream cupcakes.</div>
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Purple sugar cookies, royal iced and covered with sprinkles...I added just a but of "web".</div>
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One of my favorite new treats! Grapes rolled in dry jello! I added a kabob stick with some washi tape to make them a bit more festive. These were a huge hit. Again using things I already had to spruce stuff up!</div>
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Chocolate covered mummy pretzels with sprinkle eyes. Pst...I made and glittered this stand. Candlestick + plate + E6000 + mod podge + glitter + clear sealer. Love it.</div>
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Here's another helpful trick! I love to line my white plates with scrap booking paper. A very easy and cheap way to spruce up the white plates and help decorate the table. These were clear plastic sheets found at Michaels...which made them washable too! Oh and they make clean up a breeze.</div>
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I also served Oreo truffles, sausage wontons, quesadillas, and chips and warm chicken dip.</div>
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Since there would be lots of ladies that didn't know each other I wanted to get things started with some cheesy games. For the first game I glued some spiders to some cheap beads I found for 1.00. The way the game works is each lady got a pair of beads and then we picked a forbidden word. If you said that word and somebody caught you they got to take your beads. The lady with the most beads at the end of the night wins! We played this at my baby shower with clothes pins and it was so much fun..using the word baby of course. For our ladies night we used the word <i>bag</i> since we were looking at and talking about 31 bags. This game can easily be changed and it's so much fun!</div>
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For the second game we split into two teams and each team had five minutes and 2 rolls of toilet paper to dress up a designated member as a mummy...high fashion...tradition...however they chose. This was really quiet fun. I would share pictures but I don't want to lose any friends! :)</div>
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And the best part about it all...as soon as ladies night was over I moved many of the pieces to our entry way where I decorate for each holiday or season. I didn't mind buying these pieces at all since I knew they would get more then one nights use! Love doing stuff like this!</div>
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