Chocolate Dipped Sugar Cookie Waffles

I offered to make a treat for my friend Kenzie’s bridal shower and did not want to turn on the oven and warm up the house so opted for the waffle iron instead.  I think they turned out really cute and also really delicious! 1 (or 2) batches of Sugar Cookie Waffles, found here 1 … Continue reading

Traditional Tres Leches Cake

Courtney wanted Tres Leches for dessert for 4th of July so why not?  This one is particularly good, I think because the cake is light and airy and therefore soaks up more of the three milk mixture. cake 5 eggs, whites and yolks separated 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 cup flour 1 teaspoon … Continue reading

Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

It was two of our cute little neighbor girl’s birthdays this week so I broke out my new ice cream cone cupcake pan and made some cupcakes!  Super cute, right? And topped off with pink frosting and lots of fancy sprinkles make for a perfect little girl cupcake! 1  Bake cupcakes in ice cream cone … Continue reading

Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cupcakes

Today we are going to appreciate the chocolate cupcake underneath the cute decorations because the cake needs a little love too people! 1 box Devil’s Food cake mix 1 small box (4 serving size) instant chocolate pudding mix 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips 4 eggs 3/4 cup canola oil 3/4 cup warm water 8 ounces … Continue reading

Marshmallow Roasting Campfire Cupcakes

I made these for the Young Women from our church who are up at Girl’s Camp this week.  Bob and I got to go up last night for dinner and an inspirational meeting with them and got to bring treats! This idea is all over Pinterest, it was pretty easy to put together. 1  Bake … Continue reading

Pesto Parmesan Pinwheels

These were super easy to make and super delicious to eat! 1 tube (8 count) crescent rolls couple tablespoons of prepared pesto (I love the Costco/Kirtland brand of pesto) couple handfuls of shredded Parmesan cheese 1  Heat oven to 375. Spray cookie sheet lightly with cooking spray. 2  Unroll crescent dough and separate into 2 … Continue reading

German Pancakes

This is how Courtney eats German Pancake, which she requested by the way, Nutella, homemade whipped cream and strawberries.  Here’s a look at them naked Mine didn’t poof up as much as I’ve seen others do but they were delicious or kostlich as they say in Germany. 5 tablespoons butter 6 eggs 1 cup milk … Continue reading

Boston Cream Pie

When I was younger, every time I went to visit my Grandma Smith, we would make a Boston Cream Pie.  I can’t believe there isn’t a legit Boston Cream Pie on my blog already.  My niece and her fiancee came over last night for dinner so I made this beauty for dessert.  It was divine … Continue reading

Sugar Cookie Cup American Flag

In honor of Memorial Day yesterday, I made this American flag out of sugar cookie cups to take over to the neighbors for a barbecue.  It would also work for 4th of July.  Super easy to put together. 1 bag Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix plus ingredients to make cookies (which is 1 egg and … Continue reading

Train Birthday Cake

Both my parents have birthdays in July but they live in Illinois so we don’t get to see them that often let alone celebrate birthdays with them.  They just came for a visit so I thought it would be fun to have a joint birthday party for them while they were here.  I made my … Continue reading