Category Archives: candy

Monster Cookies,
Halloween Candy-Style

One of my goals in life is to be known by the children in my neighborhood (if/when I actually settle down into a neighborhood) as the woman that gives out THE BEST Halloween candy. (Also on the Life Goals list: … Continue reading

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Homemade Graham Crackers &
Chocolate-Dipped Marshmallows

If you’re a semi-competent human being, this is probably the way that you make marshmallows. If you’re me, it goes something like this: Wait to do this until you’re at your parents’ house, because the 600 Series KitchenAid that you … Continue reading

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Holiday Giveaway: Peppermint Patties & Cow Tales!

This is one of those years when I wonder why I even bother to make cookies around the holidays. Don’t get me wrong, I love cookies. And I love to give people treats. The problem is my inability to plan … Continue reading

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Chocolate-Covered Caramels

Dear Delicious Chocolate-Covered Caramels, I blame you for the decay-ridden second maxillary premolar currently rotting in the right side of my face. To be fair, I also blame these. And definitely these. But you most of all. Because you’re made … Continue reading

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Mint & Raspberry Patties

I’ve been seeing recipes for homemade peppermint patties recently, which I find very exciting. But you know what I like better than peppermint? Regular ol’ mint. When I set out to make these candies, I envisioned something akin to an … Continue reading

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