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These green eggs meringue cookies are perfect to celebrate Dr. Seuss's birthday on March 2nd!  They're not very hard to make and go perfectly with one of my favorite Dr. Seuss books, Green Eggs and Ham.  Make some for a class party at school, or for a fun treat at home!  Here's the recipe: Dr Seuss Green Egg Meringue Cookies Makes 25 cookies INGREDIENTS • 4 egg whites • 1/2 tsp cream of tarter • 1/2 C sugar • 3/4 C powder sugar • 1 tsp vanilla • leaf green food coloring  • 2 disposable piping bags  • cookie sheet lined...

Are you ready to join the unicorn craze?  Clearly I’ve been on the unicorn train since it first arrived. I mean, who can resist all the magic, rainbows, and glitter that a unicorn has to offer?  These meringue cookies hold their shape really well and are perfect for making adorable “unicorn poops.” Plus you can make them in whatever color you want, and they're not too hard to create.  The trick to making these cookies is making sure that the batter remains cool and stiff. This way, they keep their “poopy” shape even before getting them in the oven.  If the batter gets too warm things...

Whipped sugar scrub is easy to make, you can customize it to any color you want, and it makes a really awesome gift!  This simple sugar scrub recipe, that anyone can make,  will start you on a path of creation and scrubtastic delight!   What you'll need: ¼ C Coconut oil (solid) ¾ C White sugar 1 drop of food coloring (optional)   Instructions: Using a kitchenaid, or electric mixer, whip the coconut oil for 30 seconds.  Place it in the freezer for 3 minutes.  Whip the coconut oil again for 1 minute.  Add the sugar and whip it for another minute. ...

These New Year's Eve Ball Drop Cupcakes are an easy and sweet treat that everyone will love!  They only take a few minutes to put together and will be the hit of the night.  The best part is that you can throw them together earlier in the day so that you can party all night! Ingredients  8 Mini Cupcakes, prepared and unfrosted 1 Can Vanilla Frosting 1 pkg. Mini Chewy Sweet Tarts 8 Yellow Gumballs 8 Clear Plastic Shot Glasses 8 Toothpicks, with frilly cellophane tops Gold and Silver Sugar Crystals   Directions  Frost cupcakes using a piping bag and tip,...

Looking to wow someone during the holidays?  How about whipping up some of these fancy Oreo Cheesecake Star cookies - no one needs to know how easy they were to make, they'll be too focused on how incredible they look and how delicious they are!  You can make them in small batches or larger ones if you need a bunch on the table (be forewarned they may go fast!)   Ingredients: • package Oreos •  8oz package cream cheese, softened •  package almond bark/candy melts • Sprinkles (optional) • Parchment paper •  Star Cookie Cutter Directions: Crush Oreos in a blender, food processor...