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No matter the holiday, cupcakes are one treat you can dress up for any occasion. Green velvet cupcakes are no exception. Much like red velvet cupcakes, these have a velvet texture and vibrant color ... green for St. Patrick's Day! Making these green velvet cupcakes is extremely easy and comes with the added bonus of playing with food coloring. When I'm not working with coloring buttercream, I love using McCormick green food color to … [Read more...]
St. Patrick's Day isn't far off and I've got two things flooding my brain these days. Mint. Green. Together these two things make some tasty desserts that are festive enough to celebrate with on one of the greenest holidays of the year. I may not be Irish (but I am super pale, does that count?) I don't pass up the chance to make goodies for the kids. This is so easy to make there's really no "recipe" nessecary. Just pick up a … [Read more...]
If you're a fan of cake pops then you will absolutely positively be head-over-heels in LOVE with cookie ball pops. As an added bonus, they are so much easier to make. You don't get the burnt egg flavor of cake pop makers or the sticky fingers of traditional cake pops, instead you get this smooth texture that holds shape considerably well for being made from a cookie. You can bake your own cookie to crumble or use your favorite store bought … [Read more...]
For a couple of weeks now I've been hearing buzz about the McDonald's Shamrock Shake. People are literally tripping over themselves to get in line for one, or maybe that's just my husband. Regardless, I've never ever tried a Shamrock shake. For some reason, the idea of a mint flavored milk shake just doesn't sound appealing. For me, mint is meant to be a subtle flavor in desserts, not necessarily take the star role. That said, I decided to try … [Read more...]
Whether you're hosting a family get together or having fun with your little leprechaun's, these cookie balls will make a fun and easy treat for St. Patrick's Day. This no bake recipe is perfect for children who love to be in the kitchen and can help every step of the way! For even more fun, you could arrange the cookie balls into the shape of a lucky four leaf clover on a large serving platter for guests. Cool Mint OREO Cookie Balls … [Read more...]
I'm most certainly not Irish but I do love to celebrate any and all holidays, especially when the opportunity to bake with a little creativity is involved. Earlier this year Betty Crocker presented a challenge to incorporate Lucky Charms cereal into a festive St. Patrick's Day treat and these fun Lucky Little Whoopie Pies came to mind. With a mix of rich chocolate cake, sweet minty buttercream and crunchy Lucky Charms marshmallows, I'm pretty … [Read more...]
When thinking of St. Patrick's Day meals, I would guess that corned beef and cabbage comes to mind, but not for our family. I can't help but go straight for the desserts. To keep things fun, light and so very green, I came up with a fun new take on the quite popular whoopie pies. The sweet filling has a touch of mint that complements the chocolate cake perfectly. You can even add a pinch of good luck by adding Lucky Charms marshmallows to … [Read more...]
