Chocolate and peppermint are the ultimate flavor combo for Christmas. Throw them together on a perfectly chewy and chocolatey cookie and you've got yourself the perfect holiday dessert! Chocolate Cookies with Peppermint Buttercream Frosting are great for neighbor treat plates. I'm one who loves all treats, but there's something extra special and fun about Christmas treats. For some reason Christmas M&M's taste way better than the original ones. Those bright holiday colors just get to … [Read more...] about Chocolate Cookies with Peppermint Buttercream Frosting
Pumpkin French Toast with Cinnamon Syrup
A fall morning should start with this Pumpkin French Toast! Each slice is perfectly coated with pumpkin and fall spices then drizzled with a sweet and warm cinnamon syrup. You'll want to eat this french toast all year long. I'm that person who gets their kids off to school in mid-August then pulls the fall decor out of storage the second they step on the bus. That person who, on the night of August 31st, is checking the clock to see how much time is left till midnight when all things … [Read more...] about Pumpkin French Toast with Cinnamon Syrup
Copycat Sonic Cherry Limeade
A Sonic favorite easily made at home! This sweet and tangy cherry limeade drink is a summer thirst quencher that everyone will love. I'll never forget the day I tried my first cherry limeade from Sonic. I had my two boys in the car and was craving a yummy drink. Sonic was really close and I pulled in. The gal working recommended the cherry limeade so I went for it and got the biggest one they had. My first sip was what I could easily describe as heavenly. Not only was the flavor … [Read more...] about Copycat Sonic Cherry Limeade
Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
A classic summer dessert is transformed into a cupcake! Vanilla cupcakes are filled with a sweet strawberry mixture and topped with light whipped cream. A perfectly delicious strawberry dessert! I love using fresh strawberries in desserts during the summer. There's something about a juicy strawberry that makes a summer day that much better. Cupcakes are my very favorite desserts to make and I thought it would be so fun to combine a decadent cupcake with a light and fresh strawberry … [Read more...] about Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes
Homemade Carrot Cake
This classic carrot cake is perfectly moist and spongey and topped with a decadent cream cheese frosting. A perfect dessert for spring! Hi! I'm Alli from Cupcake Diaries and I'm thrilled to be one of the newest contributors at Crafting Chicks. I've been a long-time fan of this site so this is an extra cool opportunity for me! Today I'm sharing with you what could possibly be my kids' new favorite dessert. They were in heaven when I made this cake! And they weren't even weirded out when I … [Read more...] about Homemade Carrot Cake