Chocolate Christmas Tree

This was posted on October 18, 2018 by Brittanie Leave a Comment
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Rockin’ around the Christmas tree.. or should I say, the Chocolate Christmas Tree. Yessssssss that sounds so much better!

This Chocolate Christmas Tree is anything but boring.

Tasty

Cute to look at √

Easy to make √

It will make adorable little sweet appetizers for any holiday gathering and your kids will enjoy helping you make these too!

What You Need to Make Chocolate Christmas Tree Treats:

How to Make Chocolate Christmas Tree Treats:

Unwrap a snack sized Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, and place it upside down on a flat surface.
Apply a bit of black icing to the top of the snack sized candy cup.
Unwrap a regular sized Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, and place it upside down on top of the snack sized peanut butter cup.
Repeat steps 1-3 to create a second layer of candy. Remember to apply black icing between the layers to hold them together.
Place one more upside down snack sized Peanut Butter Cup on top of the two layers of candy.
Apply some icing to the top of the snack sized cup, and press a miniature Peanut Butter Cup on top of it.
Fill the top of the miniature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup with white icing.
Place a star-shaped sprinkle on top of the white icing.
Put the candy Christmas trees into the freezer to set the icing that is holding the layers together. Remove them after about 10 minutes.
Use Decorator gel icing to create a garland around the layers of the candy Christmas tree.
Hold the candy tree over a paper plate, and apply some holiday colored sprinkles to the wet gel icing garland.
Return the candy trees to the freezer to set for another 5-10 minutes, and serve.

You can pre-make these and refrigerate them prior to a holiday party. You can even allow them to dry and then put them in some plastic wrapping for gift giving.

Chocolate Christmas Tree

Name: Chocolate Christmas Tree
Ingredients: Regular sized Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups; Snack sized Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups; Miniature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups; White Decorator’s Icing; Black Decorator’s Icing; White Decorating Gel; Holiday sprinkles; Star shaped sprinkles

Ingredients

Regular sized Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Snack sized Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
Miniature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups
White Decorator’s Icing
Black Decorator’s Icing
White Decorating Gel
Holiday sprinkles
Star shaped sprinkles

Instructions

Unwrap a snack sized Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, and place it upside down on a flat surface.
Apply a bit of black icing to the top of the snack sized candy cup.
Unwrap a regular sized Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, and place it upside down on top of the snack sized peanut butter cup.

Repeat steps 1-3 to create a second layer of candy. Remember to apply black icing between the layers to hold them together.
Place one more upside down snack sized Peanut Butter Cup on top of the two layers of candy.
Apply some icing to the top of the snack sized cup, and press a miniature Peanut Butter Cup on top of it.

Fill the top of the miniature Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup with white icing.
Place a star-shaped sprinkle on top of the white icing.

Put the candy Christmas trees into the freezer to set the icing that is holding the layers together. Remove them after about 10 minutes.
Use Decorator gel icing to create a garland around the layers of the candy Christmas tree.
Hold the candy tree over a paper plate, and apply some holiday colored sprinkles to the wet gel icing garland.
Return the candy trees to the freezer to set for another 5-10 minutes, and serve.

Crock Pot Vanilla Latte

This was posted on September 27, 2018 by Brittanie Leave a Comment
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Fall is Crock Pot season and you know I just had to put my Crock Pot to work. This Crock Pot Vanilla Latte is the perfect warm fall drink and is sure to bring delightful scents to your home.

I have to say, the Crock Pot and Instant Pot are two of the most brilliant inventions ever made.

They both make preparing and serving meals so simple. I like simple especially during this time of the year that is our busiest season in terms of family gatherings and business sales.

With that being said, this Crock Pot Vanilla Latte is one of my go-to drinks. It provides a warm fuzzy feeling no matter what time of the day it is. And sometimes, we all need that.

Here is what you need to make Crock Pot Vanilla Latte:

A Crock Pot
Milk (can use Soy Milk if you have an allergy)
2 Cups Brewed Coffee, extra strong
Vanilla Extract
White Chocolate Chips
Whipped Cream for Topping
Nutmeg

How to Make Crock Pot Vanilla Latte:

First, pour milk, coffee, vanilla, nutmeg, and white chocolate chips in a crockpot, mix and turn on medium heat.

Cook for 2 hours.

When finished, let cool a bit down to warm, pour into cups, top with whipped cream, and sprinkle with extra nutmeg.

Enjoy!

Crock Pot Vanilla Latte

Yield: (4) 8 oz. Cups

Cook Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours

This Crock Pot Vanilla Latte is the perfect warm fall drink and is sure to bring delightful scents to your home.

Ingredients

● 2 cups milk (can use Soy Milk if you have an allergy)
● 2 cups brewed coffee, extra strong
● 1 tbsp vanilla extract
● ⅓ cup white chocolate chips
● Whipped cream for topping
● 1 tsp nutmeg

Instructions

First, pour milk, coffee, vanilla, nutmeg, and white chocolate chips in a crockpot, mix and turn on medium heat.
Cook for 2 hours.
When finished, let cool a bit down to warm, pour into cups, top with whipped cream, and sprinkle with extra nutmeg.
Enjoy!

The Best Creepy Cocktails for Halloween

This was posted on September 25, 2018 by Brittanie Leave a Comment
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Halloween is coming… get ready to throw the most epic Halloween bash this year but don’t forget the Creepy Cocktails that will sure creep out and WOW your guests!

This Halloween I will be pregnant with our baby girl so while I cannot enjoy these tasty cocktails, my party guests sure can.

I scoured the web to find the best of the best. I only wanted creepy and tasty which are the two most important things surrounding Halloween, right?

The best part is, many of these can be made ahead of time saving you time. Plus, that means you can make one or all of them for your Halloween party! WHOOP!

The Best Creepy Cocktails for Halloween

While this isn’t exactly a Halloween cocktail, this Black Panther Cocktail is dark and creepy, perfect for Halloween.

This Zombtini is so pretty, almost too pretty to drink.

Now, this Booger Beer Cocktail doesn’t look as tasty but it sure is creepy cool!

Loving this Spooktacular Amaretto Halloween Cocktail Recipe and look at those blood syringes!

When you need something more elegant, this Halloween Cocktail – The Graveyard will do.

Need a kiss? This Vampire’s Kiss Halloween Cocktails is for you!

This Black Widow Venom is one of the coolest drinks I’ve seen!

Lets do shots!! Halloween Stumbling Scientist Shots that is!

Liquid Ghost Halloween Cocktail – it really looks like a ghost!

Another gorgeous cocktail almost too pretty to drink: The Witch’s Heart – Halloween Cocktail

The Bride Of Frankenstein Cocktail is the perfect addition to any party.

I bet it tastes better than it sounds…. Embalming Fluid

This Halloween Eyeball Punch will sure be a hit!

Unicorn Blood Cocktail – Peach And Raspberry Cocktail

Not sure how many would enjoy this Candy Corn Screwdriver Cocktail because Candy Corn but it’s worth a shot!

Jam Cocktails: Pumpkin Butter + Wheat Whiskey

You are going to freak at how cool this Green Slime Lemonade looks!

Show your sassy side with this Sassy Witch’s Brew Cocktail For Halloween!

With every sip you take… Spooky Sips: Poisoned Apple Cocktail will be watching you…

Halloween Cocktail With a Twist – a twist you’ll love that is!

Like sweet and sour? This Caramel Apple Martini & Cider Mill Martini is perfect for you!

Ham and Cheese Skewers

This was posted on September 17, 2018 by Brittanie Leave a Comment
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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Eckrich Deli Meat.

If you ask me, Ham and Cheese Skewers are the perfect Fall appetizer.

With all the entertaining going on over the next few months, it’s no surprise many of us want to bring something tasty and simple to contribute to those events.

That is why I love this recipe. It’s so simple to make, it’s delicious and it is packed full of goodness so I can spend less time in the kitchen, and more time with the kiddos. With Eckrich deli, you truly cannot go wrong!

While these ham and cheese skewers are perfect for making for holiday parties, they are also great for making for school lunches or snacks in-between meals at home.

And in case you are wondering; yes, kids love them, too. My kids love colorful food, so these give them something fun to look at while they snack. #ParentingWin

Ready to make these?

What you need to make Ham and Cheese Skewers:

Eckrich Virginia Baked Ham (found in the Deli department at Walmart)
Sharp Cheddar Cheese, sliced
Mozzarella Cheese, sliced
Cherry Tomatoes
Queen Olives Stuffed with Minced Pimento
Cucumber, sliced
Croissant Bread, sliced
Skewers

How to make Ham and Cheese Skewers:

To begin, you want to wash and dry your vegetables thoroughly.

Next, take a piece of your Eckrich Virginia Baked Ham, which has a slight sweetness and baked to stay juicy, and cut a piece in half vertically. This will make folding them to put onto the skewer, easier.

Now, you will want to slice your cucumber, cheeses and croissant bread so they fit onto the skewer. For the cucumber, we cut them into rounds. For the cheeses, we cut them into squares, and for the bread, we cut it into 1-inch slices.

Now it’s time to assemble it all. You can put the skewers together in any order you’d like but we did it like this: bread, cucumber, Eckrich Virginia Baked Ham, cheese, bread, cherry tomato, cheese again, another piece of Eckrich Virginia Baked Ham, an olive and then finish it with bread.

Note: The cheese will split if you try to place it right onto the skewer. We used the end of a straw to cut a perfect circle into the middle of each cheese piece and it went right onto the skewer with no problem.

We did fold the ham into half and then half again so it went onto the skewer well.

Once the skewers are assembled, plate them and serve them to guests.

Enjoy!

Find Delicious Eckrich Deli Meat at Walmart

The Eckrich Virginia Brand Ham we used in this recipe was found at our local Walmart deli counter.

Eckrich deli meat is quick, easy, and versatile for use in many recipes that your whole family will enjoy. Plus, Eckrich deli meats are always gluten-free, incredibly flavorful, and made with unmatched quality.

Make sure to stop by your local Walmart deli counter to pick up some freshly sliced Eckrich Ham today. You can also learn more about Eckrich Deli here.

Ham and Cheese Skewers

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Ingredients

Eckrich Virginia Brand Ham (found in the Deli department at Walmart)
Sharp Cheddar Cheese, sliced
Mozzerella Cheese, sliced
Cherry Tomatoes
Queen Olives Stuffed with Minced Pimento
Cucumber, sliced
Croissant Bread, sliced
Skewers

Instructions

To begin, you want to wash and dry your vegetables throughly.
Next, take a piece of your Eckrich Virginia Brand Ham and cut a piece in half vertically. This will make folding them to put onto the skewer, easier.
Now, you will want to slice your cucumber, cheeses and croissant bread so they fit onto the skewer. For the cucumber we cut them into rounds, for the cheeses we cut them into squares and for the bread we cut into about 1-inch slices.
It’s now time to assemble it all. You can put the skewers together in any order you’d like but we did it like this: bread, cucumber, Eckrich Ham, cheese, bread, cherry tomato, cheese, Eckrich Ham, Olive and then bread.
We did fold the ham into half and then half again so it went onto the skewer well.
Once the skewers are assembled, plate them and serve them to guests.
Enjoy!

Notes

https://www.simplisticallyliving.com/ham-and-cheese-skewers/

This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Eckrich Deli Meat.

Zombie Eyeball Cupcakes

This was posted on August 30, 2018 by Brittanie 3 Comments
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Our latest creation in the Pyper kitchen was these Zombie Eyeball Cupcakes. They look disgusting but they are totally edible, including the eyeball!

This time of the year has me thinking of zombies, witches, goals, and creepy crawlers. Of course that means I am busy crafting and baking away with my boys to celebrate the season.

After all, the “season” officially starts after Labor Day, right?

These cupcakes are extremely easy to make. So easy in fact, your little one’s will be able to help!

Did I mention that the cupcakes are also entirely homemade? YUM! Hope you enjoy making them as much as we did!

Supplies Needed to Make Zombie Eyeball Cupcakes:

For The Cupcakes:

Flour
Sugar
Salt
Baking Soda
Baking Powder
Unsalted Butter
3 Egg Whites, room temp
Vanilla
Sour Cream
Whole Milk (can also use soy milk for those with allergies)
Cupcake liners
Piping Bag and Piping Tips (I used a large rounded tip with a large opening)

For The Frosting:

Unsalted Butter, room temp
Powdered Sugar
Heavy Cream
Vanilla Extract
Red food gel
Gummy eye ball candy (found in Halloween section)

Note: If you’d rather not make homemade cupcakes and frosting, the store bought cake mixes and frosting will work just fine. 🙂

How to Make Zombie Eyeball Cupcakes:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake tins with paper liners. I thought using black and white ones were cute but you can use whatever liners you’d like.

Next, add flour, sugar, baking soda and baking powder together in a mixing bowl. Whisk the dry ingredients.

In another bowl, mix the wet ingredients together on medium speed until mixed.

Now add to the dry ingredients, the butter, egg whites, vanilla, sour cream and milk. Mix on medium speed mixing only until just blended.

Fill cupcake liners a little more than 3/4’s way. I’ve found it’s easiest to use a small ice cream scoop to do this.

Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes. Basically until you are able to put a toothpick into the middle cupcake and it comes out clean. Each oven is different so it’s best to watch these while baking.

Allow to cool in the cupcake pan for 10 minutes. Then remove to cooling rack to finish cooling for about 30 minutes. You want to make sure the cupcakes are entirely cool to the touch prior to frosting them.

Frost the cupcakes using the large frosting tip and homemade vanilla frosting.

Add red gel on top of the white frosting, the messier the better. You can even allow it to drip down the sides of the frosting.

Place a gummy eyeball on the top. Then you are finished!

Serve and enjoy!

Zombie Eyeball Cupcakes

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Ingredients

1 2/3 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
3 egg whites, room temp
3 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup whole milk
Cupcake liners
Piping Bag and Piping Tips (I used a large rounded tip with a large opening)
For Frosting:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, room temp
2 cup powdered sugar
3 tablespoon heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Red food gel
Gummy eye ball candy (found in Halloween section)

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line cupcake tins with paper liners.
Add flour, sugar, baking soda and baking powder together in a mixing bowl.
Whisk ingredients.
Mix the wet ingredients together on medium speed until mixed.
Add to the dry ingredients, the butter, egg whites, vanilla, sour cream and milk. Mix on medium speed mixing only until just blended.
Fill cupcake liners a little more than 3/4’s way.
Bake at 350 degrees for 20-25 minutes.
Allow to cool in the cupcake pan for 10 minutes.
Remove to cooling rack to finish cooling about 30 minutes.
Frost the cupcakes using the large frosting tip and homemade vanilla frosting.
Add red gel on top of the white frosting, the messier the better. You can even allow it to drip down the sides of the frosting.
Place an eyeball on the top.
Serve and enjoy!

Ghoul Boogers Popcorn

This was posted on August 29, 2018 by Brittanie Leave a Comment
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Celebrate the month of all things creepy with this Ghoul Boogers Popcorn. We promise, it tastes better than it sounds!

Little ghouls everywhere are making their way into the night. If you aren’t ready, they can cause such a freight… So instead of being scared, why not join them?

This recipe will not only be the perfect addition to any Halloween party, it will also be a perfect school snack or make ahead and store in some cute Halloween treat bags to give to classmates and trick-or-treaters!

Personally, I like these self-adhesive treat bags because they self-seal and they are the perfect snack size.

What You Need to Make Ghoul Boogers Popcorn:

Sugar
Butter
Popcorn (can be microwavable)
Water
Neon green food coloring
10 bat sprinkles
Saucepan

How to Make Ghoul Boogers Popcorn:

First start by popping the popcorn and set aside to cool. You can used bagged popcorn or fresh popcorn kernels – entirely your choice.

Next, add butter, water, food coloring, and sugar and simmer until it reaches a low boil. Stir frequently and boil for about 2 to 3 minutes to get it to thicken.

Once the mixture has thickened, remove from heat. Let cool for about 3 minutes.

Carefully drizzle the mixture over the popcorn, add sprinkles, and toss lightly. Tip: you can also lay the popcorn out on some wax paper and drizzle the mixture and sprinkles that way before serving.

Serve it up and enjoy. It’s a perfectly creepy recipe for any Halloween bash.

Ghoul Boogers Popcorn

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Ingredients

1 1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon butter
1/2 cup popcorn
1/4 cup water
3 to 4 drops neon green food coloring
10 bat sprinkles
Saucepan

Instructions

First start by popping the popcorn and set aside to cool. You can used bagged popcorn or fresh popcorn kernels – entirely your choice.
Next, add butter, water, food coloring, and sugar and simmer until it reaches a low boil. Stir frequently and boil for about 2 to 3 minutes to get it to thicken.
Once the mixture has thickened, remove from heat. Let cool for about 3 minutes.
Carefully drizzle the mixture over the popcorn, add sprinkles, and toss lightly. Tip: you can also lay the popcorn out on some wax paper and drizzle the mixture and sprinkles that way before serving.
Serve it up and enjoy. It’s a perfectly creepy recipe for any Halloween bash.

https://www.simplisticallyliving.com/ghoul-boogers-popcorn/

25 Zombie Recipes You Will Want to Take a Bite of

This was posted on August 28, 2018 by Brittanie Leave a Comment
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I am over here trying build up the courage to take a nice big chunk out of these Zombie Recipes. Once you see them, I am sure you will want to take a bite out of them too! Or, maybe not?

Brains…Brains…Brains… I can image that is ALL I would think about every day if I were a Zombie.

Zombies are totally a thing and it’s not a matter of IF but WHEN the Zombie Apocalypse is happening. 😉 So, while we sit around and wait by dressing up as them and pretending to eat brains, these zombie recipes may do.

At least they aren’t the real thing (brains), right?

25 Zombie Recipes You Will Want to Take a Bite Of

Zombie Eyeball Cupcakes are just oozing blood!

Treat yourself to this Zombtini Martini which glows like a zombie virus!

Just for the kids, these Blood Clot Jello Cups are terrifyingly delicious!

Kids will love these Zombie Chocolate Covered Strawberries!

Any real zombie would enjoy these Rice Krispy Brains.

These Blood Splatter Cookies remind me of an episode of Dexter…and zombies too!

Not sure I could eat this Baked Human Hand, it totally looks real!

You wouldn’t believe what this Drinkable Blood is made from!

I bet these Zombie Boogers taste snotty…

Cake Ball Brains really ooze blood – yes please!

Because everyone needs a good edible Zombie Eye recipe!

This Zombie Punch is great for the kiddos!

These Ear Cookies look terrifyingly REAL!

Kids will love this Body Part Pudding.

A Halloween party wouldn’t be awesome without Zombie Dip.

These Edible Fingers make great finger food (get it?).

You have to have this Blood Fondue for any Zombie party!

This Jello Heart brings a whole new meaning to the saying “I’ll eat your heart out”.

Not going to lie, these Body Part Cupcakes are AMAZING!

Serve up guests this Smoking Zombie Cocktail.

These Milkshake Shots are BLOODY Good according to the zombies.

I cannot give over how disgusting this Human Pot Pie looks!

I bet these Edible Intestines are better than they look.

I don’t know if I believe these Human Heads are made from bread…

These Zombie Brain Hemorrhage Shots are amazingly cool!

Homemade Pumpkin Crepes

This was posted on August 16, 2018 by Brittanie 49 Comments
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I am obsessed with these Homemade Pumpkin Crepes because they are just the best of what Fall is all about!

I am a sucker for Pumpkin flavored food and I am also a sucker for crepes. So it totally makes sense that this has become a favorite recipe in our home.

When you first think of the word “crepe” you might instantly think of breakfast. But the beauty of pumpkin crepes is that they can be enjoyed any time of the day which means breakfast can now become dinner!

Plus, the upside is that your house is going to smell amazing and so much like Fall!

Sure hope you will give these a try.

What You Will Need to Make Pumpkin Crepes:

For the Crepes:

Eggs
Flour
Milk
Water
Melted Butter

For the Pumpkin Filling:

Canned Pumpkin (or more if desired)
Softened cream cheese
Heavy Whipping Cream
Powdered Sugar
Pumpkin Spice (sprinkle on top of crepes-optional)

How to Make Pumpkin Crepes:

In a large bowl mix all wet ingredients first then add in the flour. Mix well. Note: mixture will be runny.

Heat a small skillet to medium heat and then spray in with oil so that the crepe won’t stick.

Add about ¼ Cup of crepe mixture into the hot skillet and pick it up and swirl it into the size of the bottom of the pan.

Cook for about 30 seconds to a minute and then flip on the other side and repeat. Note: it should be just a tiny bit brown on some spots for it to be done.

Cook remainder of the crepe batter and then set aside.

To make the pumpkin filling whip the softened cream cheese in a large bowl. Set aside.

Whip the cold 2 Cups of heavy whipping cream with the ½ Cup powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.

Add whipped cream into cream cheese bowl and blend until mixed. At this point I like to reserve some of this mixture for piping some on top of the crepes, then sprinkling with the cinnamon. But, you could just use the remainder after you put the canned pumpkin in. I just like the look of the white.

Fold in the pumpkin (as much as you desire…taste as you go!)

Add filling to the crepe by lining the middle of the crepe and then roll it up.

Pipe some filling on top and then sprinkle with some pumpkin spice.

Serve and Enjoy!

Homemade Pumpkin Crepes

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Ingredients

For the Crepes:
2 Eggs
1 Cup Flour
1 Cup Milk
½ Cup Water
2 Tablespoons Melted butter
For the Pumpkin Filling:
4 Tablespoons Canned Pumpkin (or more if desired)
8 oz Softened cream cheese
2 Cups Heavy Whipping Cream
½ Cup Powdered Sugar
Pumpkin Spice (sprinkle on top of crepes-optional)

Instructions

In a large bowl mix all wet ingredients first then add in the flour. Mix well. Note: mixture will be runny.
Heat a small skillet to medium heat and then spray in with oil so that the crepe won’t stick.
Add about ¼ Cup of crepe mixture into the hot skillet and pick it up and swirl it into the size of the bottom of the pan.
Cook for about 30 seconds to a minute and then flip on the other side and repeat. Note: it should be just a tiny bit brown on some spots for it to be done.
Cook remainder of the crepe batter and then set aside.
To make the pumpkin filling whip the softened cream cheese in a large bowl. Set aside.
Whip the cold 2 Cups of heavy whipping cream with the ½ Cup powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
Add whipped cream into cream cheese bowl and blend until mixed. At this point I like to reserve some of this mixture for piping some on top of the crepes, then sprinkling with the cinnamon. But, you could just use the remainder after you put the canned pumpkin in. I just like the look of the white.
Fold in the pumpkin (as much as you desire…taste as you go!)
Add filling to the crepe by lining the middle of the crepe and then roll it up.
Pipe some filling on top and then sprinkle with some pumpkin spice.
Serve and Enjoy!

Homemade Pumpkin Spice

This was posted on August 16, 2018 by Brittanie 5 Comments
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I made my own Homemade Pumpkin Spice so I could have it on hand while I am whipping up Pumpkin flavored recipes over the next few months!

Fall cannot be fall with out Pumpkins which in return means pumpkin flavored everything. Personally, I love Pumpkin Spiced breads, drinks, and more. Which is exactly why I made my own.

This is everything you have ever wanted in a spice. You will no longer have to wait until October to find your favorite pumpkin flavored recipes because you can now make your own spice and enjoy it on everything nice! (see what I did there) all year long!

The best part about this recipe is that I bet you already have exactly what you need right in your kitchen cupboard so you can make it and give it a try like right now!

And even if you don’t, take a quick run to the grocery store and you’ll have everything you need to make your own pumpkin spice!

If you have some patience and rather order online, you can also shop Amazon below and have everything delivered straight to your door. I will say that Allspice is sometimes hard to find in-store.

Plus, this recipe is so simple to make!

In fact, once you’ve made this, you can make all sorts of desserts and Fall drinks using it. Move over Starbucks, a new pumpkin spice sherif is in town!

Did I mention you will also save money by making your own? 😉

Homemade Pumpkin Spice

What you will need:

Ground Cinnamon
Ground Nutmeg
Ground Allspice
Ground Ginger
Ground Cloves

How to Make Homemade Pumpkin Spice:

In a bowl, combine all the spices until well blended.

Sprinkle on top of treats, in drinks, or even use for baking. Store leftovers in airtight container.

Now you’ll never run out of your favorite fall spice!

Want recipes using pumpkin spice? Check out some below!

Looking for another tasty recipe? Check out these Pumpkin Spice Cake Balls!

Homemade Pumpkin Spice

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Ingredients

3 Tablespoons Ground Cinnamon
2 Tablespoons Ground Nutmeg
2 Tablespoons Ground Allspice
2 Tablespoons Ground Ginger
2 Tablespoons Ground Cloves

Instructions

In a bowl, combine all the spices until well blended.
Sprinkle on top of treats, in drinks, or even use for baking. Store leftovers in airtight container.

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Chocolate Pretzel Owls

This was posted on August 16, 2018 by Brittanie Leave a Comment
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My latest creation was these Chocolate Pretzel Owls and they turned out so cute that I just had to share them!

I might just be a little overly obsessed with Owls. They are adorable in every way so I love owl themed crafts and baked goods.

Aside from making these for Halloween, they would be great for Thanksgiving and even a baby shower with an owl theme!

Hope you get a real “Hoot” out of them like I did! 😉

Making these is super simple and requires just a few ingredients.

Once done, you can wrap these up in cute cello bags for gift giving, baby showers and more.

Here is the basic supplies needed to make Chocolate Pretzel Owls:

Mini Pretzel Twists
Ghirardelli Chocolate Wafers
Mini Chocolate Chips (for the ears)
Candy Eyes
Golden Yellow Royal Icing (ingredients below)
Wax Paper
Cookie Sheet
Piping Bag (with a small round tip)

Icing Ingredients:

2 Egg Whites
Powdered Sugar
Teaspoon Cream of Tartar
Golden Yellow Gel Food Coloring

How to Make Chocolate Pretzel Owls:

Icing Directions:

If you want to make the homemade icing for these pretzels you’ll want to follow the ingredients below. However, you can skip this step and just use yellow colored royal icing or an icing pen to get the same look.

Combine the egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar in a mixing bowl and mix on medium speed for 4 minutes. Note: If icing is not stiff enough add 1/4 Cup Powdered Sugar.
Add several drops of golden yellow gel food coloring in the large bowl of icing. Stir well to mix the color.
Spoon the icing into a pastry bag with a small tip.

Chocolate Pretzel Directions:

Line a cookie sheet with wax paper.
Melt the chocolate wafers in the microwave (make sure to use a microwave safe bowl) in 30 increments stirring in between cooking time. Repeat until all the chocolate is melted.
When the chocolate wafers have melted dip the pretzels into it and cover the pretzels entirely. Immediately after place them on the wax paper lined cookie sheet.
While the chocolate covered pretzel is still hot add the mini chocolate chips for the ears and the candy eyes for the owl eyes.
Allow the chocolate covered pretzel to cool and harden.
Now using the golden yellow icing, draw a triangle going over it again to outline the triangle then fill it in with more of the golden yellow icing. This will serve as the owls beak.
Allow the royal icing to dry before serving or wrapping. Enjoy!

Looking for more fun Fall recipes? Check out more below!

Chocolate Pretzel Owls

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Ingredients

1 Bag of Mini Pretzel Twists
Ghirardelli Chocolate Wafers
Mini Chocolate Chips
Candy Eyes
Golden Yellow Royal Icing (ingredients below)
Wax Paper
Cookie Sheet
Piping Bag (with a small round tip)
2 Egg Whites
1 Cup Powdered Sugar
1/2 Teaspoon Cream of Tartar
Golden Yellow Gel Food Coloring

Instructions

Icing Directions:
Combine the egg whites, sugar, and cream of tartar in a mixing bowl and mix on medium speed for 4 minutes. Note: If icing is not stiff enough add 1/4 Cup Powdered Sugar.
Add several drops of golden yellow gel food coloring in the large bowl of icing. Stir well to mix the color.
Spoon the icing into a pastry bag with a small tip.
Chocolate Pretzel Directions:
Line a cookie sheet with wax paper.
Melt the chocolate wafers in the microwave (make sure to use a microwave safe bowl) in 30 increments stirring in between cooking time. Repeat until all the chocolate is melted.
When the chocolate wafers have melted dip the pretzels into it and cover the pretzels entirely. Immediately after place them on the wax paper lined cookie sheet.
While the chocolate covered pretzel is still hot add the mini chocolate chips for the ears and the candy eyes for the owl eyes.
Allow the chocolate covered pretzel to cool and harden.
Now using the golden yellow icing, draw a triangle going over it again to outline the triangle then fill it in with more of the golden yellow icing. This will serve as the owls beak.
Allow the royal icing to dry before serving or wrapping. Enjoy!