Happy New Year! I know I have been a little disconnected lately, but I promise it’s been all for good reasons. I spent some much needed time with my family over Bunbun’s “winter” break. Although there is no such thing as winter here in South Florida.
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Holiday Blossom Christmas Tree Cookies and Betty Crocker Giveaway
With the holidays fast approaching, It’s always been my goal to be sure that my children know the reason for the season and that it’s better to give than to receive. I want them to know that it’s the little things in life that bring joy to others, and something so simple as bringing cookies to a neighbor can brighten their holiday spirits.
Want to spread your own cheer? Enter the two giveaways below for a chance to win $20 Pay Pal Cash!
This year, good ol’ Betty Crocker is by our side! My little guy is finally old enough to help in the kitchen with simple tasks and he loves it! It gives him a bit of independence and helps him to feel accomplished once he completes the recipe with me. He is such a sweetheart and loves to do for others. Even at 3 years old, he opens doors and waits for me everywhere we go. He will make an excellent husband some day. I am sure of that!
For our cookies this year, we picked up a couple bags of Betty Crocker cookie mix, Betty Crocker cupcake gems and kisses while on our weekly Wal-Mart shop. We went with the traditional Holiday Blossom Cookies this year, but added a little twist. Literally!
These Holiday Blossom Christmas tree cookies are quick, easy and done in no time!
- 1 pouch Betty Crocker™ peanut butter cookie mix
- 24-36 Chocolate kiss candies, unwrapped
- Betty Crocker™Gold Sugar Cupcake Gems
- 1 tub, Betty Crocker™Rich and Creamy Vanilla Icing
- Green food coloring
- Prepare and bake cookies as directed on bag
- Remove cookies from the oven and press one chocolate candy down into the center of each cookie. Remove from cookie sheets and cool completely, about 20 minutes.
- In a medium bowl or mixer, empty tub of icing and add a few drops of green food coloring.
- Mix icing and food coloring well, adding more color as needed.
- Fill a ziploc bag with colored icing and make a small cut on the corner of the bag.
- Pipe the icing in a swirl motion around the chocolate candy
- Sprinkle cupcake gems on top
- Store cookies in tightly covered container with your cheer printables
- Share with friends and family!
While your cookies are baking, don’t forget to print the adorable gift tags and coloring sheets for free!
You too can spread cheer this season with Betty Crocker products! Click HERE for a coupon and be sure to download the printables!
Now, who’s ready for some Giveaways?!?!
I’m hosting hosting TWO Giveaways on this post, because I think you should #SpreadCheer too!
Giveaway #1 (Easy Entry)
- Visit the Betty Crocker #SpreadCheer website to download the printables and get a coupon!
- Create your own #SpreadCheer basket and post a photo on social media. Tag two (2) of your friends in your post to challenge them to #SpreadCheer! Be sure to use the hashtag #SpreadCheer in your post.
- In the comments below, link your post and tell me who you chose to #SpreadCheer to.
- ONE winner (with a valid post) will be drawn from the comment section and will win $20 in PayPal Cash!
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M&M Candy Corn Cookies
I officially declare Fall! This morning, on my way home from an appointment, I decided to stop at Dunkin Donuts to pick up some munchkins for my little guy. While in line, I spotted pumpkin munchkins!!! Yes, pumpkin!!! So, in my mind, if they are selling pumpkin everything before September 1st, it’s fall ya’ll!
Chocolate Chip Cookie S’mores
Happy National S’mores Day! I’ll be honest, I had no idea that the snack had an entire day dedicated to it but I’m not complaining because it’s one of my favorite parts of camping! My family and I all love going camping and we always try to go on a camping trip at least once every 2 months because it’s a briliant way to bring the family together. While we do look on campingfunzone.com to find the best gear we should take with us, we also make sure we pack enough s’more ingredients to last us the trip because it’s not camping if there isn’t s’mores! But the American camping tradition definitely goes beyond tents and sleeping bags. Everyone loves a good S’more in the winter, but who says you can’t indulge year round?
I’ll be posting two yummy recipes for you today and maybe even something a little special to go along with it…