Giant Lucky Charms Treats One of our favorite stops at the Minnesota State Fair is the booth that sells enormous marshmallow cereal treats. From Fruity Pebbles to Cinnamon Toast Crunch, there's something magical about seeing your favorite breakfast cereal transformed into a giant, gooey dessert. One cereal that always disappears quickly in our house is Lucky Charms, so it only made sense to recreate one of those oversized State Fair treats using Peyton's favorite cereal. The result? These ...
Desserts
Deep Fried Cookie Dough Recipe | Minnesota State Fair Copycat
Deep Fried Cookie Dough Recipe Few desserts say Minnesota State Fair quite like something that's deep fried. Every year the fair introduces dozens of new fried foods, but one treat that always catches everyone's attention is Deep Fried Cookie Dough. Crispy, golden dough wrapped around warm, gooey edible cookie dough creates the ultimate fair food dessert. The best part? You don't have to wait for fair season to enjoy it. This easy copycat recipe uses refrigerated biscuit dough and premade ...
Deep Fried Oreo Cookies Recipe | Minnesota State Fair Copycat
Deep Fried Oreo Cookies Few desserts are more iconic at the Minnesota State Fair than Deep Fried Oreo Cookies. Crispy on the outside, warm and soft on the inside, and finished with a generous dusting of powdered sugar, they're one of those indulgent fair foods that everyone has to try at least once. If you can't make it to the fair—or you're simply craving your favorite carnival dessert—you can recreate them right in your own kitchen with just a handful of simple ingredients. Using Oreo ...
Baby Elephant Ears Recipe | Easy Minnesota State Fair Copycat
Baby Elephant Ears Recipe A trip to the Minnesota State Fair isn't complete without indulging in a warm, buttery Elephant Ear dusted with plenty of cinnamon and sugar. The crispy edges, flaky layers, and caramelized cinnamon topping make this classic fair food one of the most irresistible desserts you'll find at fairs, festivals, and amusement parks. Instead of making one giant pastry, this recipe creates adorable Baby Elephant Ears that are perfectly portioned for sharing. They're made with ...
Mini Apple Pies Recipe | Easy Minnesota State Fair Copycat
Mini Apple Pies Nothing says Minnesota State Fair quite like the smell of warm apples, cinnamon, and buttery pie crust. Every year, one of our family's traditions is picking up at least one apple dessert while wandering the fairgrounds. Whether it's a caramel apple, apple crisp, or a slice of fresh apple pie, there's always something apple-inspired we can't resist. These Mini Apple Pies bring all of those cozy fair flavors home in an easy, handheld dessert. Made with refrigerated pie crust, ...
Buckeye Fudge Recipe | Easy Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge
Buckeye Fudge No visit to the Minnesota State Fair, county fair, or local festival is complete without stopping at the fudge booth. We never walk past without sampling a few flavors before deciding which one to take home. While classic chocolate fudge is always tempting, there's one flavor that reminds us of a memorable family trip—Buckeye Fudge. After visiting Kentucky and trying traditional Buckeye candies for the first time, we instantly fell in love with the combination of creamy peanut ...