Articles For Mom

Candy Sundae from Incredible Edible Crafts

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 06:42:18 PST

Beautiful Candy Arrangement in a Sundae glass is an easy and fast project. How to instructions with pictures. You can add a beautiful greeting card and a stuffed animal to this Candy Sundae if you wish. It makes a unique tasty gift for your friends and loved ones.

How to Make Painted Christmas Cookies

Sat, 15 Dec 2007 16:57:55 PST

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.

Chocolate Sandwich Cake Recipe

Mon, 06 Mar 2006 10:27:00 PST

Whatever the origins, the chocolate cake has always been one of the most irresistible temptations .... Melt the chocolate in a bowl set over a deep pan of boiling water.
Cream together butter and sugar and add the eggs one at a time, beating well. Add the melted chocolate and beat till well combined. Sift the flour and cocoa powder together and .......

Ghoulish Halloween Recipes

Mon, 03 Oct 2005 11:30:00 PST

Halloween Recipes. Fake Blood, Worm Juice and more. All of these recipes are easy and fun to make. Please ask an adult for permission to make them, and then have fun making and enjoying them.

Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes

Wed, 21 Sep 2005 15:25:00 PST

Prepare cake mix batter according to directions, or make any standard cake recipe batter (i.e. white, chocolate, etc.) Place flat-bottomed ice cream cones in the cups of a regular muffin pan.Pour enough batter into each cone to fill from 1/2 to 2/3 full. Bake at time and temperature as recommended for cupcakes. After they have cooled, frost with your favorite canned or home-prepared frosting recipe.

Kid Birthday Cake Idea Collection - Cake Decorating Without Fear

Mon, 15 Aug 2005 10:15:00 PST

Our kid birthday cake idea collection makes cake decorating fun and fearless. You don't have to be a pastry chef to create a professional quality cake for your child's birthday or other special event. Learn unique and easy cake decorating ideas to make spectacular homemade cakes.

Preparing The Perfect Birthday - How To Make Planning Quick And Easy

Wed, 03 Aug 2005 12:22:00 PST

NC)-Birthdays rank as the most important date of the year for many young children. Besides the cake and the presents, it's a day when families communicate that a child is special and loved. For a parent, this can mean a whole lot of pressure and money. Statistics Canada hasn't yet studied the birthday party economy, but with 5.5 million kids 13 and underthat can add up to some serious dollars and serious stress in planning.

Peanut Butter Fudge Squares

Tue, 26 Jul 2005 13:07:00 PST

Combine syrup, peanut butter, butter, salt, and vanilla. Beat well. Gradually add sugar to make a very stiff mixture. Turn out on lightly greased board, knead until well-blended, working in pecans. Press into buttered 8-inch square pan. Chill until firm and cut into 2-inch squares.

Sweet Milk Doughnuts

Tue, 26 Jul 2005 13:05:00 PST

Mix together flour, salt, spices, and baking powder and set aside. Beat eggs and sugar together. Add vanilla, butter, milk, and dry ingredients. Make a soft dough and roll to 1/3 inch thick. Cut for doughnut thickness and drip in hot grease/oil (375 degrees). Serve plain or roll in powdered sugar.

Chocolate Butter Flakes

Tue, 26 Jul 2005 13:02:00 PST

Cream butter till light-colored, then gradually add sugar and beat until fluffy. Beat in egg. Blend in chocolate and vanilla. Gradually add dry ingredients, mixing well after each addition. Press dough through cookie press onto ungreased cold cookie sheet. Bake 350 for 8 - 10 minutes. Makes 7 dozen.

Peanut Butter Crisps

Tue, 26 Jul 2005 12:45:00 PST

Cream butter and sugar together until light and fluffy. Beat in peanut butter, egg, and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and milk, mix well. Chill dough at least one hour. Roll out on lightly floured surface; cut with various shaped cookie cutters. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Spread a teaspoon of melted chocolate in center of each cookie; sprinkle chipped peanuts on top. Bake at 375 for 10 minutes. Makes 6 dozen.

Chocolate Walnut Clusters

Tue, 26 Jul 2005 12:39:00 PST

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir in melted chocolate, and then mix in dry ingredients. Fold in nuts. Drop by teaspoon onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes. Makes 3 ½ dozen.

Lemon Coconut Balls

Tue, 26 Jul 2005 12:35:00 PST

Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg. Sift dry ingredients together. Add dry ingredients alternately with lemon juice and vanilla, mixing well after each addition ingredient added.