Oreo cookie pops are just like cake pops only easier and taste better.

I learned this recipe on Bakerella’s site. She’s the master of cake pops.

Ingredients: Package of Oreo cookies (Regular) filling included

1 package of Philadelphia cream cheese softened.

lollipop sticks (I used 6″ for this example)

melting candy coating chocolate.

sprinkles

First crush your package of oreos. I use a zip lock bag and a rolling pin. A food processor would be quicker

Stir in a softened package of cream cheese until it is all combined.

Roll mixture in small balls and place on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper.

Chill in frig until balls are firm.

Dip ends of sticks in melted chocolate and press into balls. Chill again. These steps might not be necessary….

I did them because I heard they help with the process.

Melt the chocolate on lowest temp and dip pops. I rubbed off the excess on the side of the pan.

Next I sprinkled these little guys all over the pops while the chocolate was still wet. I just put some in a bowl and spooned them over the pops while turning to coat..

They are so easy and fun to make…. best of all…you don’t have to bake a cake.

They are great to make for little favors….. I’m going to make them for the shower.

I love the idea of hot cocoa on a stick. Just stir into warm milk and you have

a perfect cup of hot chocolate!!

It is freezing cold here!! I guess winter has come at last…… no snow….

 just blowing winds that make it feel like it’s Zero degrees!!

I heard snow is on its way. Maybe all the kids will be blessed with a snow day…

Nothing is more exciting then to see your school name scrolling across that cancellation list!! 

Sweet memories!!

 Thanks King Arthur Flour!! I want to make these for sure!!

Here is another really cute one!!!

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Hot Chocolate on a spoon.

I’ve been eyeing the beautiful peppermint trays I saw on Pinterest

made by Tutto Bella and decided to give them a try….

Warning… They aren’t as easy as they look.

I think it all comes down to the candy manufacture and the proper oven temp…

but I’m still trying to perfect the process.

 Here’s what I’ve done so far……

1 Peppermint tray and a few heart cut outs along with some stuff that ended up in the trash!!.

First… I unwrapped the Starlight mints and laid them on pan dusted with cornstarch.

Then I baked them at 350 for 8 to 10 minutes.

Lesson learned….put a thicker layer of corn starch than what I show here….

 The only two salvaged pieces from that batch are the two hearts shown above….

everything else stuck and cracked….

Here’s another batch of heart shaped cutouts. This time I made little holes toward

 the top so I could hang them like ornaments.

Below I made a small tray and used a pizza wheel to trim off the edges.

I plan to make a bigger tray and use a round pizza pan with sides. 

Here’s what I read works and what I found doesn’t:  I read that parchment paper works really

well and so does a Silpat.

 I tried wax paper, but it stuck and smoked.

I used Brach’s candy and they didn’t work well at all!!

So far I like the candies from Kroger the best.. I plan to try the ones from GFS…

they might be the winner…..

PS. for more tips and advice go to Tutta Bella’s blog.

These little milkmen treats are so cute. Bakerella‘s friend was inspired

to make these after seeing Any Atlas display these cute Hostess snowball treats

at BHG. She used  recycled glasses from Targets Archer Farms Lowfat Latte 4 pack

and powdered doughnut holes!! Great Idea!!

Free Printable Tags

 Cover Saran and foil boxes for a cute freebie baked goods box.

 rice crispy treats dipped in chocolate

Elf Doughnuts made from Cheerios…pass them out with Santa Cookies.

 Oreo’s dipped in chocolate

Do you bake and freeze cookies and other baked goods?

It’s the time of year when this concept really comes in handy

I came across some great info on Kraft’s website that shares tips and tricks for

freezing all different kinds of baked goods.

There are tips on freezing things like this Brownie Bottom Cheesecake.

Plus,  information on freezing cookie dough, pies, cookies, bars and muffins.

Raspberry coconut bars

Check out this recipe for Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake. It

received 400- 5 star reviews!! I’m tempted to bake it now and freeze it for

Thanksgiving!

Check out the 31 ways paint chips are used in all kinds of projects!! Some of these you may have seen

around blogland others are from Etsy.

1.PaintswatchWall2.SnowmanOrnaments3.cut leaves

   4. Note booklets           5. Garland                                    6.Woven paint swatches

7. Pixel Art                     8. Chandelier                  9. Valentine Art

10. Mosaic                                11. Deer Art                            12. Origami

13. gift boxes                  14. Jacob’s Ladder                    15. Headboard

16. Swatch Wall              17. Butterfly Art                      18. Mosaic Table- Ready Made

19. Mural- Remodelista 20. Wall Art                     21. Art

22. Scavenger hunt                         23. Notebook- etsy

24. Placemats- set of 8- etsy                                25. Change of Address   

26. Paint Swatch card              27.Custom Holiday Card  28. Necklace

29. Collage                                       30.Paint chip Christmas tree Ornament

31. Garland

This is a wonderful idea I noticed while party hopping.

Liquid cupcakes! Yum! Thanks BruCrew!