"Ice Cream" sugar cookies

Cute idea. These are sugar cookies made to look like scoops of icecream. :)

Find the recipe and instructions HERE from Tradewind Tiaras

Cookie Dough Cupcakes with Cookie Dough Frosting | TidyMom

You KNOW you love cookie dough, and these make it socially acceptable ;)

Find the recipe from TidyMom HERE:

Recipe- Blueberry Banana Bread

Blueberry season is coming up. I have a stash of of fresh/frozen blueberries just waiting for this recipe :)

Finding My Aloha has the recipe HERE

Red Velvet Oreos

Yep, just what I said.... Red Velvet Oreos. Seriously.

To try these, find the recipe HERE from A Diamond in the Stuff

Oreo Stuffed Chocolate Chip Cookies

A chocolate chip cookie with an Oreo cookie center?! Hello Heaven! ;)

Get the recipe HERE from The Picky Palate

Peanut Butter Cup Cookies

TWO ingredients!!! That's right. Gather up the peanut butter cups and an egg! :)

The Picky Palate shared this recipe HERE

Holiday Confetti

Here is a little treat that you can make for any holiday, or even birthdays.... :) yeah! Just get the M&M's for the holiday you are making it for, or regular colors for birthdays... Totally easy.

This Blessed Nest has the recipe HERE

Cookies & Cream Cupcakes

I really don't think that I need to say much about this one :)

Find the recipe HERE

SOURCE: We Are The Joneses

Halloween Candy Bark

This is another treat that can be consumed any time of year.... but wont this recipe come in handy on November 1st? :) Yes I believe it will!

Find the recipe HERE from Babble.com

Pumpkin Pancakes

Who's up for a little bit of seasonal fun with food?
Jessica @ Zakka Life has shared a fun (and Im sure quite tasty) recipe for Pumpkin Pancakes HERE

Candy Corn Parfait

Need something fun and creative treat for your upcoming fall parties, and you want something different than the usual cupcake or cookie? Take these for a spin.... Candy Corn Parfaits..... ah, but of course!

Baked Bree has come up with this new fun treat

You can find the recipe HERE

SOURCE: idea and photo from BakedBree.com

Root Beer Floats and Cupcakes

How about both... together.... Root beer Float Cupcakes! :)

This version is by the Tidy Mom (and aren't they so cute with their little straws?!)

You can find her recipe HERE

And there are these from Bitter Sweet, and this is where Tidy Mom got her inspiration. 

You can find the Bitter Sweet recipe HERE

Halloween S'mores in a jar

Ingredients:
1 quart mason jar
1 sleeve graham crackers
1 package holiday marshmallow peeps
one bag of holiday M&Ms candies
1/3 cup of brown sugar

Directions:
1. Crush 1 sleeve graham crackers to crumbs.
2. Layer 2/3 of the graham cracker crumbs in a 1 qt jar. Pack down the crumbs a bit.
3. Arrange 8 to 12 marshmallow holiday peeps standing up, facing out around the inside of the jar. Press them up against the glass, but don't squash them.
4. Carefully spoon remaining cracker crumbs in the center of the jar to support the peeps, pressing down to keep it snug.
5. On top of this pour 1-1/4 cup M&M's in holiday colors.
7. Spoon 1/3 cup brown sugar into center of M&M's, gently pressing with a spoon. If you have any room left over, fill the jar to the top with M&Ms.

Cooking directions:
1. Empty the jar contents into a bowl.
Snip the peeps into bits with kitchen shears or cut up with a knife.
Return the peep bits to the mixture. Mix well.
2. Melt 1/2 cup butter; add 1 teaspoon vanilla. Pour this over the dry ingredients, mixing well. Pat into a greased 8" or 9" square pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes. Cool and cut into bars.


*Be sure to include the cooking directions with the jar :)

Source: Photo and Recipe TaterTots&Jello
Find the original post HERE

Owls, Owls Everywhere! :Flaky Owls

Owls are SOOOO very popular right now, in clothing, decor and even in baking.... so I am rounding up some owl-tastic finds for you. So keep an EYE out for them.... Here is the first (well second if you caught the Owl S'mores that I featured last week)

1 can (8 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated crescent dinner rolls
8 tiny fish shaped pretzel crackers
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
16 milk chocolate stars

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1. Heat oven to 375°F. Remove dough from can; do not unroll. With serrated knife, cut roll into 16 slices.
2. For each owl, use 2 dough slices. Unroll a 2-inch strip from each. Place slices on ungreased cookie sheet with sides touching and 2-inch strips at top center. For owl’s horns, fold strips in half and bend toward outer edges; pinch strips at fold, forming points. For owl’s beak, press 1 fish-shaped cracker, tail end pointing toward top of head, into bottom center of dough. Repeat with remaining dough slices and crackers to make 8 owls, placing owls 2 inches apart on cookie sheet.
3. In small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon. Brush owls with melted butter; sprinkle with sugar mixture.
4. Bake about 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden brown. Immediately press 2 chocolate stars on each owl for eyes. Carefully move to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 15 minutes, before serving.

Cant find milk chocolate stars? Idea: try Hershey's kisses
Instead of fish shaped crackers, try cashews for beaks
Well chilled dough works best

Source: idea, photo and recipe from BettyCrocker.com
You can see the recipe and get all of the nutritional info HERE

Pecan Pie Muffins

I know you are all going to hate me..... but take a look at these yummy muffins.... Pecan Pie makes me think of fall... and now, so do these muffins! Enjoy!

Found at ThePioneerWoman.com
You can get the recipe HERE
AND there is a step by step tutorial HERE

Owl S'mores

These have to be the cutest s'mores that I have ever seen! Perfect for fall parties!

Livinglocurto.com has the directions for you HERE

Recipe- Smashed & Roasted Potatoes

I just KNOW that Fall is around the corner. (I know it, I just can't see it or feel it here yet)

 Its the BEST season, and it makes me want to cook. For us here in Cali, we will of course have to wait a tad bit longer for it to feel like Fall. But that is not going to stop me from finding and posting some yummy recipes for you that make me think of fall. :) I may not want to turn on my oven for a few more weeks.... but that shouldn't stop YOU!

Smashed and Roasted Baby Potatoes

1 1/2 pounds baby potatoes
2 cups good chicken stock (or water)
kosher salt
1/4 cup olive oil
pepper
garlic cloves, unpeeled
fresh rosemary

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. In a large pot, add potatoes and chicken stock. Add in enough cool water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat. Add in about a teaspoon of salt, and boil for 10 minutes.

2. Drain potatoes and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Use the back of a large spoon to squish each potato. Toss with olive oil, another 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt, and a 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground pepper. Bake for 15 minutes.

3. Use a large metal spoon to toss the potatoes. Add in garlic cloves, and roast for another 15-20 minutes, or until the potatoes are beginning to be the golden color you desire. Toss potatoes with the rosemary, and cook for another 5 

*note* You can, of course, just use a nice Yukon Gold variety of potato and cut them into 1-2 inch chunks.

Source: Recipe & Photo from Babble.com

Recipe- Banana Bread

Banana Bread Recipe 

1-1/4 cups sugar

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened

2 large eggs

1-1/2 cups mashed, ripe bananas (3-4 medium)

1/2 cup buttermilk 

1 tsp vanilla

2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp baking soda

1 tsp salt

1 cup chopped nuts, optional

Move rack to low position so that tops of pans will be in center of oven. Heat oven to 350 degrees.

Mix sugar and butter in large bowl. Stir in eggs until well blended. Add bananas, milk and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Stir in flour, baking soda and salt just until moistened. Stir in nuts. Pour into pans.

I baked the muffins for 14-15 minutes. But you may want to check after 12 minutes, since ovens can vary.

(recipe from Betty Crocker’s NEW COOKBOOK) 

If you dont have buttermilk on hand, try regular milk.... it should be just fine :)

Recipe- Sliders

You KNOW that tiny food is always a hit with the kidos! Try these!

These look really good and take just about no time.... And, the best part.... you dont need to sit over a hot grill or pan :)

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup dried onion flakes
• 1 1/2  pounds ground chuck- 80/20 ground beef
• 1/2 t. seasoned salt
• 6 slices cheddar cheese
• 24 small party rolls- I use Martin's Potato Bread Party Rolls
• 24 dill pickle slices

Method:

Evenly spread the onions on the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking dish. Gently press the ground beef on top of the onion flakes. Press evenly making one giant pattie. Sprinkle with seasoned salt. Bake in a 400 degree oven for 20 minutes. Using a paper towel, pat the excess grease from the top of the pattie. Top with cheddar cheese, return to oven for 2 more minutes. Remove from oven, let set 5 minutes then cut into 24 patties. Slice open and separate each party roll. Place bottom of rolls on a large platter. Using a spatula lift pattie with onion layer onto each bun bottom. Top each slider with a pickle slice then the bun lid. Serve immediately. Makes 24 Sliders.

 

PS-If you would like bacon on these, simply crumble 6-10 slices of crispy cooked bacon and spread on the bottom of the pan with the onion flakes- Fantastic!

Notes:

I store these upside-down in an airtight container in the refrigerator. This will prevent the bottom bun from getting soggy from the onion layer. To reheat, place a few on a microwave safe plate and heat in the microwave for 20 seconds then 5 second increments after that until warmed through.

The Recipe is from Babble.com