Sweetness Alert!

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OMGoodness, can you stand the sweetness?!  Check out these AMAZING Cupcake Cookies by Callye of The Sweet Adventures of SugarBelle.  Callye is an incredibly talented cookie decorator who gives us a peak into her journey of new and exciting trends in baking through her blog.  Her latest coup...these adorable little treats constructed wholly from sugar cookies, royal icing, and sweet nothings.  Stop by HERE for her complete tutorial with step-by-step instructions and pics (looooove tutorials with lots of pics!!).

Cosmic Cookies!

This is how I spent my Friday evening...

How 'bout you?

A Yummy Way To Stretch A Buck

Here's a quick way to save a little cash and make a yummy treat at the same time! My little ones love blueberry muffins, but with 4 of them to care for, finding the time to make muffins from scratch is not always feasible. With the price of "gourmet" box mixes climbing higher and higher, I've come up with my own little improvisation.

I use Jiffy brand blueberry muffin mix (98 cents at our local market!) and prepare it according to the box instructions. Then, I add 1 tsp of vanilla, fresh blueberries (when in season), and 3/4 cup of non-dairy whipped topping (which I typically have on hand for parfaits, fresh berries, and smoothies). I finish them off with a sprinkle of raw turbinado sugar. I like to bake ours in mini muffin molds...perfect for little hands!