Today we are going to combine two of my favorite things - coffee and ice cream! I am going to make one of the best coffee ice cream recipes I have ever tried. But I will warn you, this is a time-consuming recipe but very worth it. There are several steps with long breaks in between. If you are looking to make this for a special event, I would make the ice cream mix the day before and let it sit in the fridge until you need to make it. It tastes best fresh, right out of the ice cream machine. ...
Desserts
Jumbo Heart Cookie
Nothing says Happy Valentine's Day like a great big jumbo heart cookie! Every time I walk by the cookie store at the Mall of America I always think it would be so cool to get one of those giant cookies for a special event. Then I thought about it and it occurred to me that I can make my own jumbo heart cookie! So that is exactly what Peyton and I did today. We made this jumbo heart cookie for her teacher. A jumbo heart cookie is perfect for your teacher gift. And trust me, no one else is ...
Heart Piñata Cake
Making a piñata cake has been on my baking bucket list for over a year. I think they are so amazing but also a little intimidating at the same time. But I'm here to tell you that this heart piñata cake is very easy to make. I kept it simple, so even a beginner can make this cake. You don't have to be an advanced baker to make this cake. If you can mix a cake mix then you can make this cake! To make this Heart Piñata Cake you will need the following - For the Cake - 2 boxes White Cake ...
Strawberry Cake Mix Cookies
Here's a quick, fun and simple recipe that is perfect for Valentine's Day or for wishing in warmer weather. There are still a few months before the strawberries start growing here in Minnesota, so, until then we'll be enjoying these strawberry cake mix cookies. To make these strawberry cake mix cookies you will need the following - 15oz Box Strawberry Cake Mix 2 Eggs 1/2 Cup Melted Butter 1 Cup Powdered Sugar This simple recipe moves fairly quickly so I like to have all my ...
M&M White Chocolate Cheesecake Cookies
The M&M Whtie Chocolate Cheesecake candies are back! I found them at my local Target shortly after the new year. And since I found them we have been creating some yummy recipes with them. Today, we are sharing our M&M White Chocolate Cheesecake Cookies with you. Now, these are a denser cookie that is chewy if you don't over back them. And I'll share a little tip with you. Be sure to press a few M&Ms in the cookie before you bake them. It makes them come out super cute. Otherwise, the ...
Penguin Cupcakes
My nephew is obsessed with penguins. He's been a huge penguin fan for as long as I can remember. And it just happens to be his birthday this month. So I made him some penguin cupcakes! They are much easier than they look but I will warn you they are time-consuming. But the cuteness totally makes up for all the time you'll spend on details. To make these adorable penguin cupcakes you will need the following - 7 cupcakes 4 plain mini donuts 1 can vanilla frosting 7 plain donut holes 1 ...