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How to Make Painted Christmas Cookies

Posted in: Christmas, Holiday, Holiday, Party Foods
How about trying your hand at painting your Christmas cookies this year? While at first glance they may seem difficult to accomplish, painting Christmas cookies is easy enough for children to help with. Christmas cookie paint is actually a simple mix of egg yolk, water, and food coloring. After you've rolled out the dough and cut the shape you want, just paint on some playful designs, and bake your cookies as always. A couple of techniques can be used to place the designs on the dough. You can paint freehand or take a smaller cookie cutter and gently imprint or press the design to paint.

Make a Black Widow Spider Cake

Posted in: Holiday
Try this clever black widow spider cake which oozes its guts out when you cut into it. Great for kids halloween parties, a bug party, or just for fun!

Make a Black Cat Cake for Halloween

Posted in: Holiday
A home made fluffy black cat cake is simple to make by following these step-by-step instructions. From making a cake board to display your classic creation, to frosting and detailing with ease, it's all here
This cake is a bit hit for kids Halloween parties!

Spooky Halloween Recipe Punch Ideas

Posted in: Holiday
Try these spooky Halloween Recipe Punch Ideas for your next Halloween party. Choose from Halloween "Ghoul-ade", Bubbling Bat Brew, and Spider Cider. Learn how to add dry ice and balloon lights for eerie effects!

Make a Halloween Pumpkin Cake

Posted in: Holiday
Try this pumpkin cake design for your next Halloween party or harvest time get-together. Makes a great presentation at kids classroom parties, too.