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Turn your waffle iron into a brownie maker with this simple recipe. All you need is a box of brownie mix, some chocolate syrup, and some fresh strawberries or chocolate chips. Top it off with whipped cream or ice cream for the perfect dessert

Brownie Waffles (from a Brownie Mix)

Filed Under: Birthday Parties, Breakfast, Celebrations, Desserts, Holidays, Mother's Day, Recipes, Valentine's Day Tagged With: anniversary, browie batter, brownie mix, chocolate, dessert, mother's day, romantic dessert, strawberries, valetine's day, waffle brownies

Cracker Toffee with Club Crackers, a.k.a Christmas Crack, is a delicious homemade candy that is simple but downright irresistible. These step-by-step instructions will walk you through how to make this cracker candy using basic ingredients. This recipe is perfect for any holiday, celebration or just because you feel like it. No excuse is needed to enjoy this treat!

Cracker Toffee with Club Crackers (Christmas Crack)

Filed Under: Christmas, Desserts, Recipes Tagged With: chocolate, Christmas, christmas crack, christmas cracker toffee, club crackers, cracker toffee, homemade candy, toffee

No Bake Peanut Butter pie is a rich and decadent masterpiece, especially when loaded up with peanut butter cups, chopped peanuts and mini chocolate chips. Absolutely sinful and hard to resist!

No Bake Peanut Butter Pie with Graham Cracker Crust

Filed Under: Desserts, Easter, Featured Recipe, Popular Posts, Recipes, Thanksgiving Tagged With: chocolate, Christmas, cream cheese, dessert, dessert recipes, easter, no bake, peanut butter, peanut butter cups, peanuts, pie, pie recipe, summer pie, thanksgiving

If you are searching for under the sea party ideas, look no further than these mermaid tail marshmallows! This no-bake treat features colorful chocolate mermaid tails and swirled chocolate waves. It is the perfect addition to any mermaid party or under the sea birthday themes!

Under the Sea Party Ideas: Mermaid Tail Marshmallows

Filed Under: Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Mermaid Party Tagged With: birthday party, chocolate, chocolate dipped, chocolate mermaid tail, dessert, dipped marshmallow, kids, marshmallows, mermaid, mermaid tail, party ideas, treat, Under the Sea, under the sea party

You must give this amazing chocolate cheese fudge recipe a try. We were inspired to make this unique combination recipe from It’s Shoe Time by Bryan Collier, a book about unlikely pairings! You won’t believe how soft and fudgy it is! (It is also fun to make guests try to guess your special ingredient.

Chocolate Cheese Fudge Recipe: Unique But Delicious Combination!

Filed Under: Check It Out, Desserts, Product Finds, Recipes Tagged With: Bryan Collier, cheese fudge, children's book, chocolate, disney books, disney hyperion, Elephant & Piggie, fudge, It's Shoe Time!, Mo Willems, velveeta fudge

Make this easy white chocolate drizzle popcorn recipe with some homemade musical instruments for kids to host your own Groovy Joe party!

White Chocolate Drizzle Popcorn + Groovy Joe Dance Party Countdown

Filed Under: Celebrations, Recipes, Snacks Tagged With: books, children's book, chocolate, dance, Eric Litwin, groovy jjoe, ideas, kids, music, party, popcorn

Try these deliciously spooky Halloween spider recipes! Over 20 easy Halloween food ideas are shared including spiders and spider webs. Make them for a Halloween party or to simply surprise your kids!

Over 20 Spooky Halloween Spider Recipes You Can’t Resist

Filed Under: Celebrations, Halloween, Holidays Tagged With: appetizers, chocolate, cupcakes, halloween, ideas, kid friendly, no bake, Recipes, spider, treats

Want to make chocolate mermaid tails but are not sure which mermaid mold is right for your project? See how different molds compare! Perfect for birthday parties and mermaid treats!

Which Chocolate Mermaid Mold is Right for You?

Filed Under: Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Mermaid Party, Reviews Tagged With: amazon, birthday party, chocolate, comparison, garnish, how to, mermaid, mermaid tail, molds, party ideas, review

Looking for easy mermaid party ideas? Learn how to make a shimmering chocolate mermaid tail. Perfect for birthday cakes, cupcakes, party favors, garnish and more!

How to Make a Sparkling Chocolate Mermaid Tail

Filed Under: Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Desserts, Mermaid Party, Party Planning, Recipes Tagged With: chocolate, cupcake toppers, cupcakes, garnish, mermaid, mermaid tail, mold, party, party ideas

Makes some waves with this mermaid party bark! Swirl chocolate to resemble ocean waves then top with sprinkles, gold stars and silver dust! Perfect for any ocean party celebrations. Kids will love it!

Mermaid Party Bark: Make Some Waves!

Filed Under: Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Desserts, Mermaid Party, Mini Chef Monday, Recipes, Snacks Tagged With: bark, birthday party, celebration, chocolate, gold stars, kid friendly, kids, mermaid, party, shimmer, swirl, water, waves

Making your own chocolate robot cupcake topper is super fun and easy! Perfect for just because a robot birthday party celebration!

Chocolate Robot Cupcake Topper

Filed Under: Birthday Parties, Celebrations, Desserts, Mini Chef Monday, Recipes Tagged With: birthday, chocolate, cupcake, homemade, Mini Chef Monday, Mini Chef Mondays, mold, party, robot, toppers

Shamrock Shake by Lake Superior

Shamrock Shake is Back with Chocolate Madness

Filed Under: Check It Out Tagged With: app, chocolate, Chocolate Madness, limited time, mcdonald's, mint, offer, Ronald McDonald Charities, Shamrock Shake

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