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what’s insidemy favorite things PAGE 4
gifts for the guysPAGE 8
gifts for little girlsPAGE 10
Kim StoegbauerThE TomKAT STudio
Dan StoegbauerToP fivE rEAl ESTATE
Kate StoegbauerThE TomKAT STudio
fun gifts for boysPAGE 11
gifts for teen girlsPAGE 12
gifts for teen boysPAGE 13
Tommy StoegbauerThE TomKAT STudio
Toni ChaseThE TomKAT STudio
Ariana CooperThE TomKAT STudio
gifts for toddlersPAGE 14
gifts for babiesPAGE 16
holiday looksPAGE 18
Kate LandersKATE lAndErS EvEnTS
Melisa & PamProjEcT nurSEry
Emily, Nicole & Jenna SmAll fry
gifts for beauty queens PAGE 20
gifts for the hostess PAGE 22
gifts for the homePAGE 24
Becki CrosbywhiPPy cAKE
Jennifer SbrantihoSTESS wiTh ThE moSTESS
Jill ThomasPurE dESiGn inTEriorS
gifts for foodiesPAGE 26
edible giftsPAGE 28
gifts for photographersPAGE 30
Joanna MeyerbAKEd by joAnnA
Amy AtlasAmy ATlAS EvEnTS
Rennai HoeferThE TomKAT STudio
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35 chocolate date Truffles — joanna, baked by joanna
36 cranberry orange cupcakes — carrie, The cake blog
38 molasses cookies — jamie, my baking Addiction
39 Eggnog cheesecake bars — Annie, Annie’s Eats
40 Gingerhead cake Pops — Angie, bakerella
42 Peppermint mallo cups — Amber, damask love
43 English Toffee — molly, The TomKat Studio
44 hot cocoa marshmallow Pops — Kerri, Sweet indulgence
45 light Gingerbread cookies — marian, Sweetopia
46 hot cocoa cookies — Glory, Glorious Treats
48 mini Key lime Pies — melody, Sweet & Saucy
49 french macarons — leanne, Sweet Style
50 butter Toffee Peanuts — michele, cakewalk baking
sweet treats all wrapped up 5645
53 Kim, The TomKat Studio
54 Kim, The celebration Shoppe
55 jen, blush Printables
56 Kristin, Paige Simple Studio
57 Emily, jones design company
58 lindsey, Pretty darn cute design
59 carla, Palm beach Parties
60 jessica, Pen n’ Paper flowers
61 Kori, Paper & Pigtails
62 heidi, idieh design
63 laura, laura winslow Photography
64 Abigail, Paper & cake
65 Kelly, The Party dress
66 becca, cake
67 maureen & Adria, Anders ruff
68 lindi, love The day
69 Sara, The homespun hostess
printable gift tagsrecipes & tutorials
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Kim StoegbauerEdiTor
toni chaseASSiSTAnT EdiTor
jessica petersonArT dirEcTor
Rennai Hoefer covEr PhoTo
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Monogram Tote Bagpotterybarn.com
BCBG Down Coatshop.nordstrom.com
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Kate Spade Cedar Streetkatespade.com
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2014 Day Designeretsy.com
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welcome to our2013 holiday gift guide
Thank you for checking out our 4th annual
holiday Gift Guide! we always look forward
to creating this publication each year and this
year, the guide is better than ever! we have
added more content including more gift ideas,
more holiday recipes and more free printable
designs! you’ll find unique gift ideas for
everyone on your list, compiled by our
favorite bloggers and friends. whether you
are shopping for little ones, your hubby or
someone else special, we have amazing finds
for you to browse. we’ve enlisted a long list
of our favorite bakers to share the very best
recipes for holiday treats. These delicious
ideas are perfect for gift giving or bringing
to a holiday party. don’t worry about making
your gifts pretty this year, because we have
tons of gorgeous wrapping ideas along with
over twenty printable tag designs for you to
choose from! The talent of this year’s
contributors is absolutely incredible. i can’t
wait for you to dive in! So, grab a cup of
coffee and get started!
Mark + Graham Cosmetic Bagmarkandgraham.com
Monogram Tote Bagpotterybarn.com
Gap Flannel Pantsgap.com
Home Art Printetsy.com
xoxo, Kim
Don’t forget, everything in this guide is “clickable” so you can get right to the product, contributor’s site or sponsor
with ease! Happy shopping!
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Kim’s PicksFavorites from The TomKat Studio’s founder
chamois santa bag
fur sliPPers
glitter tiara + ice sKate ornaments
westPort doll house
we choose a new ornament each year for our kids to hang on our tree. i’m having trouble deciding between the tiara or the ice skate for Kate! they
are both so adorable!
these fur slippers for kids look so comfy and cute! i wish they made them in
my size!
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chamois santa bag
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guys
Dan Stoegbauertop five real estate
dAn iS An AmAzinG huSbAnd To Kim {TomKAT},wondErful fAThEr To Tommy & KATE, ElEcTronicSAficionAdo And fAnTASy fooTbAll lEGEnd.
Samsung Watchamazon.com
Microsoft Surface 2microsoft.com
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ipad Casewestelm.com
golf bookmarkandgraham.com
Dopp Kitmarkandgraham.com
North Face Jacketshop.nordstrom.com
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little girls
Kate StoegbauerThe TomKat Studio
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boys
Tommy StoegbauerThe TomKat Studio
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teen girls
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teen boys
Ariana CooperThe TomKat Studio
AS ThE buyEr for ThE TomKAT STudio ShoP, AriAnA iS conSTAnTly on ThE hunT for nEw ProducTS ThAT our cuSTomErS will lovE. for PhoTo ShooTS, AriAnA lovES To ProP ShoP And hAndlE wArdrobE. whEn ShE’S noT worKinG, you cAn find ThiS moThEr of ThrEE chEErinG on hEr SoccEr STAr And liTTlE GymnASTS.
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Mini Cooler pbteen.com
G-shock watchg-shock.com
Under armour Hoodieunderarmour.com
Beats Headphonesbeatsbydre.com
Nike Elite socksstore.nike.com
Sports Phone Casefanatics.com
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toddlers
Kate Landerskate landers events
KATE lAndErS iS A wEll-Known childrEn’S EvEnT bloGGEr, dESiGnEr & STyliST. you cAn follow hEr on lAylA GrAycE AS ThEir cElEbrATion ExPErT.
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laylagrayce.com
Sheep In A Jeep Lap-sized Board Book amazon.com
ELC Happy Lift Off Rocket mbeans.com
Shaggy Dog Nap Mat potterybarnkids.com
Melissa and Doug Jumbo Triangular Crayons
amazon.com
Brannan Bear RaglanSleep Set gap.com
wood Abacus potterybarnkids.com
Crocodile Wooden Rocker landofnod.com
Scootin’ Turtle Kickball melissaanddoug.com
Vintage Racing Cap & Goggles rhbabyandchild.com
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babies
Melisa Fluhr & Pam Ginocchio project nursery
mEliSA & PAm SPEciAlizE in TEAchinG PArEnTS how To TAKE chArGE of ThEir own childrEn’S inTErior dESiGn And dEcorATinG ProjEcTS.
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SmAll fry iS A childrEn’S lifESTylE bloG ThAT ShArES AdvEnTurE, fAShion, food, film And diyS ThAT crEATE morE mEAninGful ExPEriEncES for PArEnT And child.
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spoon ringetsy.com
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Jennifer Sbranti Hostess with the Mostess
jEnn iS A GrAPhic/EvEnT dESiGnEr & EdiTor ThAT AdorES briGhT colorS And modErn STylE. jEnn rESidES in SAn diEGo wiTh hEr huSbAnd Sonny And ThEir 2 younG dAuGhTErS, mAcy And ryliE.
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home
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Joanna Meyerbaked by joanna
wriTEr of ThE bAKEd by joAnnA bloG, joAnnA iS STudyinG food induSTry mAnAGEmEnT AT ArizonA STATE And iS An ASPirinG food crEATivE. ASidE from bEinG A wondErful dAydrEAmEr, ShE EnjoyS GArdEninG, SnAPPinG PhoToS ofdEliciouS mEAlS & ShArinG hEr lovE of EvEryThinG EdiblE.
foodies
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williams-sonoma.com
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Smoke & Pickles Cookbookamazon.com
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recipes and tutorials for the holidays
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IngredIents
16 dates, seeded
2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder, plus extra for dusting
zest of one orange
crushed nuts, coconut flakes and toasted sesame seeds
(optional)
dIrectIons
in a food processor, blend the dates with the cocoa powder
and orange zest until a paste is formed.
using slightly damp hands, form 3/4-inch balls from the date
mixture. roll the balls in cocoa powder, crushed nuts, coconut
flakes or toasted sesame seeds to finish the truffle. Enjoy.
chocolATE DATE TRUFFLES
Joanna Meyerbaked by joanna
joAnnA iS A food bloGGEr And STyliST ThAT lovES dAydrEAminG AbouT nEw rEciPES To Try. hEr fAvoriTE holidAy TrEAT iS hoT chocolATE wiTh PEPPErminTS.
Makes approximately 1 1/2 dozen truffles
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the cake blog
For the cranberry orange cupcakes
3 cups cake flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 ounces unsalted butter, room temperature
2 cups sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 tablespoon reserved liquid from candied cranberries
zest of 1 orange
1 cup milk
1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
make candied cranberries at least one day in advance.
Preheat oven to 350˚ f. line muffin tins with cupcake wrappers.
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Set aside.
Gently toss cranberries in a tablespoon of flour, lightly coat-
ing each berry. Set aside.
in the bowl of a stand mixer, beat butter and sugar on
medium-high using the paddle attachment. beat until pale
and fluffy, about 5 minutes.
with the mixer on low, add eggs one at a time. mixing well
after each egg.
Add vanilla extract and orange zest. mix to combine.
crAnbErry ORANGE CUPCAKES
Add one third of your dry ingredients and mix on low, just
until combined.
Add one half of your milk. mix gently.
Add in remaining ingredients, alternating dry, wet, dry. do
not over mix.
fill cupcake liners 1/2 full with batter, diving evenly to make
36 cupcakes.
bake 17-19 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes
out clean.
Makes 36 cucpcakes
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Carrie Sellmanthe cake blog
cArriE iS ThE foundEr & EdiTor of ThE cAKE bloG. hEr cAKES hAvE bEEn PubliShEd in bridES mAGAzinE, counTry livinG mAGAzinE And Around ThE wEb.
For the orange cream cheese FrostIng
16 oz cream cheese, softened
4 oz unsalted butter, room temperature
2 lbs powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
zest of 1 orange
2 tablespoons orange juice
using a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, mix
the butter and cream cheese until smooth.
Add vanilla, orange zest and juice and mix until combined.
Gradually add powdered sugar until completely combined.
Scrape down the sides of the bowl. mix again.
to assemble
once cupcakes are cool, swirl cream cheese frosting onto
each cupcake using a pastry bag fitted with a large round
tip. Garnish with candied cranberries. Keep refrigerated until
ready to serve.
tIp: if the icing is not holding its shape while decorating,
refrigerate icing 20-30 minutes. The chilled icing with pipe
nicely into a soft swirl.
tIp: make candied cranberries at least one day in advance.
make extra to share as a gift or enjoy later. They are deli-
cious on their own or as a garnish for holiday appetizers and
cocktails.
PRESENTATION TIP: Package cupcakes in an
ornament box for
portable gift giving.
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my baking addiction
Jamie Lothridge my baking addiction
jAmiE loThridGE iS hoPElESSly AddicTEd To SuGAr And cuPcAKE linErS. ShE STArTEd my bAKinG AddicTion AS A wAy To juSTify hAvinG coPiouS AmounTS of boTh in hEr lifE. if ShE’S noT Elbow dEEP in buTTErcrEAm, you’ll find hEr hAnGinG ouT wiTh hEr fAmily in ThE dEPThS of ohio.
¾ cup (1 ½ sticks) unsalted butter, melted
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
¼ cup molasses
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
½ cup sugar, for rolling cookies before baking
in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle
attachment, or in a large bowl with an electric mixer, combine
melted butter, brown sugar, and egg until smooth. mix in
molasses and vanilla extract.
in a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, salt,
and pumpkin pie spice. Gradually add dry ingredients to the
wet ingredients until combined. cover and chill dough for
about 2 hours.
Preheat oven to 375˚ f and line baking sheets with parch-
ment paper. using a medium cookie scoop (about 1 ½ table-
spoons), scoop dough and roll into balls. roll dough balls into
sugar and place them onto prepared cookie sheets, about 2
inches apart.
molASSES COOKIES
bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes. Allow cookies to
cool on baking sheets for 5 minutes before removing them to
a wire rack to cool completely.
notes
cookies can be stored in an airtight container at room
temperature for up to 3 days.
click here to check out the
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annie’s eats
For the crust:
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake:
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1 large egg
3/4 cup eggnog
1 tablespoon bourbon (optional)
freshly whipped cream and grated nutmeg,
for garnish (optional)
Preheat the oven to 375˚ f. for the crust, combine the
graham cracker crumbs, 3 tablespoons sugar, ginger,
cinnamon and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Stir in the melted
butter and mix with a fork until evenly combined. Transfer the
crumb mixture to an 8 x 8-inch baking pan lined with foil or
parchment paper. Press crumb mixture into the bottom of the
pan in an even layer. bake for 5 minutes. remove from oven
and reduce oven temperature to 325˚ f.
To make the filling, in a large mixer bowl, beat cream cheese
with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until smooth,
about 1 minute. Add in the sugar and beat 1 minute more. blend
EGGnoG CHEESECAKE BARS
Annie Marshallannie’s eats
AnniE iS A worKinG mom who lovES cooKinG, bAKinG And EnTErTAininG. ShE ShArES A widE vAriETy of rEciPES from SwEET To SAvory And SimPlE To comPlEx, wiTh A liTTlE biT of lifE Thrown in, on hEr bloG AnniE’S EATS.
in the egg. Add the eggnog and bourbon, if desired; beat on
medium speed 1 minute more, until the mixture is light and no
lumps remain.
Pour the filling over the crust in the baking pan. bake for 28-
30 minutes or until the center is just set. cool in pan on wire
rack for 1 hour. cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours before
slicing and serving.
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bakerella
you’ll need
48 uncoated basic cake balls (click here for separate recipe)
1 1/2-in (4-cm) round cookie cutter
3 lb (1.4 kg) chocolate or peanut butter candy coating
1 deep, microwave-safe plastic bowl
48 lollipop sticks
Styrofoam block
6 oz (170 g) white candy coating
Small, microwave-safe plastic bowl
Toothpicks
white jimmies
96 miniature pastel confetti sprinkles
96 regular pastel confetti sprinkles
to decorate:
remove the cake balls from the refrigerator. one at a time,
press them into the round cookie cutter to make nice flat,
uniform shapes for the gingerbread heads. They should
be about 1/2 in (12 mm) thick.
Put the shaped cakes in the freezer for about 15 minutes to
firm up again for dipping. once they are firm, transfer them to
the refrigerator.
GinGErhEAdSCAKE POPS
melt the chocolate candy coating in the deep
microwave-safe bowl, following the instructions on the
package. The coating should be about 3 in (7.5 cm) deep
for easier dipping.
when you are ready to dip, remove a few shaped cake balls at
a time from the refrigerator, keeping the rest chilled.
one at a time, dip about 1/2 in (12 mm) of a lollipop
stick into the melted candy coating and insert the dipped
end straight into the bottom center of the circle shape
pushing it no more than halfway through. dip the cake pop
into the melted coating. Gently lift the pop out of the
coating and tap off any excess. Stand the pop firmly in
a hole in the Styrofoam block. repeat with the remaining
shapes and let dry.
meanwhile, melt the white candy coating in the small
microwave-safe bowl to use for decorating the faces.
when the cake pops are completely dry, using a toothpick,
dot on the melted white candy coating for glue and attach
white jimmies around the perimeter of a pop, leaving
a small space in between each. use the same technique to
attach 2 miniature pastel confetti sprinkles in position for
These happy faces with sweet confetti sprinkle cheeks are sure to bring big smiles.
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Angie Dudleybakerella
AnGiE EnjoyS bAKinG cuTE And dEliciouS TrEATS ThAT mAKE PEoPlE SmilE.
the eyes. return to the Styrofoam block. repeat for each
cake pop and let dry.
for the mouths, again use the toothpick and white coating to
draw on a cheerful smile. while the coating is still wet, attach
2 regular pastel confetti sprinkles in position for the cheeks.
let dry completely in the Styrofoam block.
tIp: choose either chocolate or peanut butter candy coating
for the gingerheads depending on the shade of brown you
would like to achieve. you can also mix the two candy coat-
ings. The jimmies give a clean look to these smiley cake pops,
but feel free to pipe on all the white details using a squeeze
bottle and white candy coating.
click here to check out Bakerella’s holiday cake pop book
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3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
1/4 cup water
combine in a saucepan over medium heat and bring
to a light boil.
2 egg whites
1 tsp cream of tartar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 tsp peppermint extract
with an electric mixer or stand mixer, beat eggs and cream of
tartar until fluffy. continue beating eggs while slowly drizzling
in the hot sugar mixture. beat until marshmallow creme forms
soft peaks then add in extracts.
1 lb good quality dark chocolate
melt chocolate over double boiler and allow to cool slightly
(to 85˚ f). Pour a small amount of chocolate into a baking
cup and use a pastry brush to brush chocolate up the sides
of the cup. Place marshmallow creme over the chocolate
then pour a bit more chocolate on top to cover marshmallow
creme.
Allow candies to cool.
PEPPErminT MALLO CUPS
Amber Kemp-Gersteldamask love
AmbEr iS ThE crAfTy Girl bEhind dAmASK lovE, A bloG dEdicATEd To inSTrucTion And inSPirATion no mATTEr your lEvEl of crAfTinG ExPErTiSE. hEr GoAl iS To inSPirE EvEn ThE nEwEST crAfTErS To divE inTo ThE doAbiliTy of diy And brinG crEATiviTy inTo A biT of EAch dAy.
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molly
Mollythe tomkat studio
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2 cups butter
2 cups white sugar
1/4 tsp salt
2 cups semi sweet choc chips
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 cup chopped almonds
in a large heavy bottomed saucepan, combine the butter,
sugar and salt. cook over medium heat, stirring until the
butter is melted. Allow to come to a boil, and cook until the
mixture becomes a dark amber color, and the temperature
has reached 285 to 290˚ f, stirring occasionally.
while the toffee is cooking, cover a large baking sheet with
aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
As soon as the toffee reaches the proper temperature, pour it
out onto the prepared baking sheet.
melt chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. Pour over top of
the toffee and spread in a thin layer over the entire surface.
immediately sprinkle with chopped almonds (or any other nut
of your choice).
Place the toffee in the refrigerator to chill until set. break into
pieces, and store in an airtight container.
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sweet indulgence
jumbo marshmallows
mini marshmallows
mini candy canes
white, milk, and dark chocolate melting wafers
festive (lollipop) straws
parchment paper
using a glass bowl, melt down white chocolate in a micro-
wave for 30 second intervals, mixing well between each
interval. once chocolate is melted dip the tip of your lollipop
straw in the melted white chocolate and then stick it right
down the center of your jumbo marshmallow keeping the
lollipop straw as straight as possible. repeat this process with
however many cocoa mugs you would like to make- (always
make a few extra to allow mistakes).
next break the mini candy canes where it starts to bend. you
want to be left holding the u part of the candy cane. dip the
tips of the candy cane into the white chocolate and push into
the side of your jumbo marshmallow. repeat this step with
the rest of your marshmallow creations.
now that you have created a mug shape- it’s time to dip
your creations in the white chocolate! Pick up the lollipop
straw and submerge your marshmallow into the melted white
chocolate to cover the whole creation up to the top of the
marshmallow trying not to cover too much of the stick above
the top of the marshmallow. Place on your parchment paper
and allow to dry.
hoT cocoA MARSHMALLOW POPS
Kerri Cupcakesweet indulgence
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note:
if you want your white chocolate to be shimmery, use a pearl
luster dust found at any cake supply store.
melt your milk chocolate and pipe around the top of your
marshmallow, add three mini marshmallows and let the
chocolate dry.
melt your dark chocolate and pipe the word cocoa on the
front of your marshmallow and you are finished!
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sweetopia
Marian PoirierSweetopia
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1/2 cup light butter, softened
1 cup packed brown splenda sugar
1 egg
1/2 cup molasses
1/4 cup golden syrup
4 cups flour
2 teaspoons ground ginger
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
in a large mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until
light and fluffy.
Slowly mix in egg and molasses.
combine the flour, ginger, cinnamon, cloves and salt;
gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 4 hours.
between two sheets of parchment paper or on a floured
surface, roll out your dough to approximately 1/8-in.
thickness.
cut with lightly floured cookie cutters and place about one
liGhTGINGERBREAD COOKIES
inch apart on baking sheets lined with parchment.
bake at 350˚ f for 9-12 minutes, or until edges are firm and
the center is no longer wet.
once cookies are cooled, have fun decorating them!
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glorious treats
For the cookIes
1/4 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
12 oz. semi-sweet chocolate
1 1/2 cups flour
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 cups brown sugar
3 eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
25 (apx.) large marshmallows
For the IcIng
2 cups powdered sugar
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted
1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/4 cup hot water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Assorted sprinkles
make the cookIes
in a medium saucepan (or in a microwave safe bowl,
using 50% power), melt the butter and chocolate, stirring
hoT cocoA COOKIES
frequently. once melted, set aside to cool slightly.
in a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder,
baking powder and salt.
in the bowl of an electric mixer, beat the sugar, eggs and
vanilla on low speed until well combined.
Add the cooled chocolate mixture and blend until just
combined.
while mixing, add the flour mixture slowly and blend
until just combined. Scrape down the sides of the bowl,
then cover the dough and refrigerate about 1 hour. if
making the dough a day ahead, let sit at room temperature
for 30 minutes before shaping.
Preheat oven to 325˚ f. and line 2 baking sheets with
parchment paper or a Silpat type liner. use a tablespoon
sized cookie scoop to scoop the dough, then roll the dough
in your hands to create balls. Arrange the balls about 2
inches apart on your baking sheets, then flatten slightly.
bake cookies about 12 minutes.
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Glory Albinglorious treats
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cooKiE bASE AdAPTEd from rAchEl rAy,
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while the cookies bake, cut the large marshmallows in half
(crosswise). when the cookies have baked, remove from
oven and press one marshmallow half (cut side down) into
the center of each cookie. return the cookies to the oven
and bake another 2-3 minutes. Allow the pan of cookies to
cool a few minutes, then transfer cookies to cooling rack.
Prepare cookie icing by combining all ingredients in a
medium bowl and mixing together with a whisk. Place
wire cooling rack (with cookies on it) over a baking sheet
(to catch any excess icing). Spoon a small amount of icing
onto the top of each marshmallow, and use the back of the
spoon to spread it a bit. After icing just a couple cookies,
top with sprinkles before the icing dries.
Allow icing to set up about 30 minutes before serving.
cookies can be stored in an airtight container up to 2 days.
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sweet & saucy
crust
3 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
⅛ teaspoon salt
8 oz unsalted butter, melted
mix dry ingredients together and then stir in melted butter
and mix well with hands. Scoop filing into mini dessert trays
& press to make cavity. bake at 350˚ f for 4 minutes.
FIllIng
3 egg yolks
14 oz sweetened condensed milk
½ cup + 3 tablespoons key lime juice
mix the sweetened condensed milk and egg yolks together.
Add the key lime juice and mix until incorporated.
Pipe filling into cooled crusts using a piping bag. bake for 7
minutes at 350˚ f. let cool and then freeze until hard and
you can pop pies out with a knife.
toppIng
8 egg whites
1 cup sugar
mix ingredients together in a bowl and place over or sitting in
mini KEY LIME PIES
MelodyBrandonsweet & saucy
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simmering water (basically a double boiler). watch carefully
and stir frequently until mixture is heated through and sugar
is dissolved.
Put mixture in a mixer bowl and whip at medium/high speed
for a couple minutes and then at high until med/firm peaks.
Put mixture in a piping bag with your desired piping tip and
pipe onto pies and then toast with a blow torch.
Makes roughly 36
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sweet style
Leanne AmbrigioSweet style
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¾ cup almond flour
1 cup confectioners-sugar
2 eggs (at room temp)
cream of tatar (pinch)
¼ cup of superfine sugar
mix flour and confectioners’ sugar in a food processor until
combined. Sift mixture twice
Preheat oven to 375˚ f. whisk whites and mixture on me-
dium until foamy. Add cream of tatar and whisk until you
have soft peaks.
reduce speed to low and add the superfine sugar gradually
increasing the speed to high until stiff peaks form. Sift flour
mixture over the whites and fold in until mixture is smooth
and shiny.
Place mixture in a pastry bag with a ½ inch plain round tip
and pipe ¾ inch rounds 1 inch apart on a lined baking tray.
drag pastry tip to the side of rounds instead of forming
peaks. Tap each sheet on surface to release trapped air and
let stand for 15 minutes.
reduce the oven temp to 325˚ f and then bake 1 sheet at a
time rotating halfway through until shells are crisp and firm
frEnchMACARONS
(about 10 minutes). After each batch increase temperature to
375˚ f, heat for 5 minutes and then reduce to 325˚ f
let macarons cool on sheet for 2 to 3 minutes before trans-
ferring to a wire rack.
Sandwich 2 macarons with your choice of filling like chocolate
ganache or swiss meringue buttercream and enjoy!
Get these adorable printable labels
designed by Paiges of Style here
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cakewalk baking
1 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
6 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cups raw, unsalted peanuts
2 tsp maldon or other flakey sea salt (add more or
less to taste)
combine the water, sugar and butter in a heavy saucepan.
cook over high heat until the butter has melted and the
mixture is boiling.
Add the peanuts and stir gently and frequently until the
sugar mixture dries out and looks powdery, approximately
12 to 15 minutes.
lower the heat to medium. continue cooking, stirring
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Michelecakewalk baking
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constantly until the sugar melts and the toffee coating is
golden brown & glossy.
remove from the heat and toss in a large bowl with the salt.
cool completely on a parchment covered sheet tray. Store in
an air tight container.
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