Mini Pumpkin Pies

How cute are these from One Charming Party...

Don't you just love all things mini?

A pre-made tart shell, a mini scoop of your pumpkin pie batter, bake...

Adorable!

Beach Sweets

With Labor Day approaching, 
summer ending

and one last beach hoorah...

How cute would these sweet treats be for dessert?
Both are complements of Martha Stewart...

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles

I have been a fan of Me and My Pink Mixer

(don't you just love that name?)

ever since I stumbled upon a recipe from her

for Oreo truffles...

D-I-V-I-N-E!  

Friends call me & ask if I'm planning on making them

anytime soon...wink, wink...

they're that good...SERIOUSLY!

Well, guess what she posted lately...

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Truffles...

Are you kidding?

Could there be anything better?

I thought it stopped with Oreo truffles...

but now we have Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough...

Recipe per Me and My Pink Mixer:
recipe adapted from Tasty Kitchen

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 tsp. baking soda

1 tsp. salt

1 cup butter or margarine, room temperature

3/4 cups sugar

3/4 cups packed brown sugar

1 tsp. vanilla

1/3 cups milk or soy milk

1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

14 ounces Chocolate Candy Coating (I used Wilton Candy Melts)

Beat butter and sugars in a large bowl 

with electric mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy.  

Add milk and vanilla.  

Stir in flour, baking soda and salt 

and mix on low speed until incorporated.  

Stir in chocolate chips.  Cover and chill dough for 1 hour.

When dough is firm enough to handle, 

form dough into 1 inch balls 

and arrange on a baking sheet lined with waxed paper.  

Place sheets in the freezer and let chill for 30 minutes.

Melt chocolate candy coating in microwave

 according to package directions.  

Using a fork or dipping tool, dip cookie balls 

into the candy coating to cover.  

Tap fork on the side of the pan to remove any excess coating

 and return to the waxed paper-lined baking sheets.  

Chill until set.  

Store, chilled in an airtight container for up to 1 week.

Fabulous Faux Sweets

Since Friday's are meant for sweet treats...

take a peek at these...

It's hard to believe these sweeties are faux, isn't it?
I do believe they look good enough to eat...
For a special keepsake you should definitely
pop over to Vivian's Kitchen on Etsy 
for more yummy eye candy...
Happy Weekend!


Vivan's Kitchen found via Mammalicious

The Perfect Size

I just love individual sized desserts...

They are the perfect amount...

and not to mention irresistibly charming...
Like these...

{top image via Country Living, second & last image via Style Me Pretty}

Sweet Ties

With Father's Day being this weekend

here are some sweet ties for Dad...

These were sent to me

 by a college student named Matt...

He LOVES ties...

You must check out his site, Tiepedia, 

if you have a hub/significant other 

who wears them on a daily basis...

His site is filled with all kinds of tips & tidbits 

about, you guessed it,...ties...

These are definitely the kind of ties that Dad's like...

all edible...

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A Favorite Table

I'd have to say that Amy Atlas is my idol...

I like her better than Martha...

The tables that she creates are phenomenal 

and beautiful...

I could study them all day...

You know I like to show "sweet treats"

on Friday to get us in the groove for the weekend...

So, I leave you with one of my favorite tables

from Amy Atlas...
Have a sweet weekend!

{image via My Personal Artist}

Happy Friday

Happy Friday!

May your weekend be sweet!

{image via Eat, Drink, Pretty}

It Doesn't Get Any Sweeter

I keep seeing this precious little table floating around blogland...

and every time I see it, I swoon!

It just really doesn't get any sweeter than this...

{Image via Imprintables}

P.S. - Thank you for showing us this Imprintables!

Tiffany Blue Sweet Treats

I get the honor of helping my dear friend 

plan her wedding...

Remember when I showed you the samples 

of the invites that I made up for her?

She picked the Tiffany Blue/Damask...

The one Goosie Girl said looked like Miss Noelle...

Simple elegance...

I love it...

So last night I was on Flickr

browsing around for ideas for her big day...

These sweet treats caught my eye...

Are these not absolutely gorgeous??

Pretty petit fours...

Damask cookies...

{all images via Flickr}

Tied With A Spoon

I love how lately everything has become bite size on tables...

whether it's dessert or main...

one thing that has always bothered me

is what to do with the utensils when you are setting up...

they are bulky, stick out every which way and a nuisance...

I am loving this little trick...

What ever needs a utensil, just tie it on...

Problem solved...

You don't have to go looking for a spoon, it's right there with the yummy dessert...

And it looks so attractive as well...

{Top image from Party Perfect, 
Bottom image from Justin Marantiz via Style me Pretty & Inspired Bride}

Orange & Yellow Anyone?

Creative Hostess always has wonderful inspiration and delicious eye candy...

For instance, take a peek a this orange & yellow dessert table 

created by Cocoa & Fig...

Perfect for this time of year...

Be sure to notice the lemons in the tall vases 
with the sweet pomendars on top...

Magnificent idea...

O Holy Sweet!

I do believe I would say "O Holy Sweet" if I came across these gorgeous desserts!

Too bad they are in Sweden...

{images & inspiration complements of O Holy Sweet & The Inspired Bride}

Grace's Sweet Shop

Look what I stumbled upon yesterday

at My Life - My Loves

while doing my perusing...

Can we say a-dor-a-ble?

It's always the attention to detail...

I know I sound like a broken record...

but it's true!

Great Job Glorious Treats for creating a precious party!

This banner is absolutely sweet!

Just precious!

Sweet and Saucy

Yesterday I posted yummy eye candy about the pink & orange wedding...

What I want to highlight today is the amazing shop owner, Melody from Sweet and Saucy,

who created these beautiful treats on the dessert bar from the pics yesterday...

I clicked on her website and found more delicious eye candy...

AND her blog...

You know how I am when I find something I like...

I love to share...

Well...I must tell you that I read every page she posted on her blog...

it was that good!

She shared tips, techniques, how-to's, pics, stories, ideas...

She is now definitely on my daily read list!

You should definitely check her out...

She's A-MA-ZING!

Too bad she didn't live close to me...

She'd be my new BFF...

Pink Elephant Dessert Table

My heart is just a flutter over the sweetness of this table...

Have you ever seen anything so darling?

There are so many talented people out there, no?

Clau did an amazing job! Thank you Celebrations at Home for sharing!

A-M-A-Z-I-N-G

Amy Atlas is amazing I tell you....A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!

Here is her latest...a Valentine dessert table.

It is such candy for your eye...

Her tables are simple but not...

I could sit & study them all day long!

The attention to detail is A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!

Simplicity at its finest!

Chocolate-Pecan Dipped Marshmallows

So yesterday I ended up making the ooey, gooey homemade marshmallows. They were very easy; just very sticky until I dusted them with the confectioners' sugar. My family was unimpressed...said they tasted like regular marshmallows. Go figure! Today I decided to give them a little bling bath. I melted chocolate, poured some chopped pecans in a bowl and went on to dip half the little fluffs first into the chocolate and then into the pecans. They turned from regular marshmallows into a decadent dessert (and yes my family liked the chocolate, pecan accessories that were added). And they looked pretty too. They will be a nice sweet appetizer to have out tomorrow...

Goosie Girl wishes you and your family a wonderful thanksgiving!

Chocolate, pecan bling

Now we can say yummy!

Homemade Marshmallows

There is something about marshmallows that conjure up warm & fuzzy thoughts. Mini marshmallows floating around in your hot chocolate, ooey, gooey marshmallows after being roasted over a campfire, marshmallows used in rice krispy treats, and the list goes on...I must admit though, I have always bought my marshmallows from a store. I have never tried my hand at making them myself. I'm getting ready though...Again, I have noticed marshmallows gracing dessert tables (can we say Amy Atlas?) and they always look so fluffy, cloudlike & downright delicious. They can be elegant (with a dusting of powdered sugar) and yet decadent (maybe dipped in chocolate). They're multifunctional, sweet enough to be a dessert at a bridal shower & hardy enough to be at a children's party.

Here is the recipe I am going to use when I make these little lovelies...

3 Tablespoons unflavored gelatin (about 3-1/2 envelopes)

1 cup cold water, divided

2 cups sugar

1/2 cup light corn syrup

2 egg whites

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon salt

Sifted confectioners sugar

1. Lightly spray a 9x9 baking pan with nonstick spray with flour & set aside

2. In a small bowl, combine gelatin & 1/2 cup water & set aside

3. In a small saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, & remaining 1/2 cup water over medium high heat, stirring constantly, until sugar is dissolved. Cook without stirring until sugar mixture

reaches 240 degrees on a candy thermometer.

4. In a medium bowl, beat egg whites, vanilla, and salt at high speed with an electric mixer until

stiff peaks form. In a separate bowl, combine gelatin & hot syrup mixture. Beat at high speed

with an electric mixer until mixture is thick & tripled in volume (about 3-4 minutes). Fold in egg

mixture. Spread mixture evenly into prepared pan. Sprinkle top with confectioners' sugar.

Refrigerate for 2 hours, or until set. Remove from pan & cut into squares.

**Note**

The marshmallows will be easier to cut if you freeze them prior to cutting. You may also want to spray the knife with nonstick spray to prevent the marshmallows from sticking to it.

**Yummy additions you may want to add**

2 cups graham cracker crumbs

8 ounces toffee bits

8 ounces chocolate chips, crushed

Add these items in step 5 after you have combined the gelatin & hot syrup mixture. Beat the yummy additions for 2 minutes or until mixture is thick & tripled in volume and then continue on with the rest of the directions.

Perhaps, perfect for that cup of hot chocolate after decorating the Christmas tree?

Now who wouldn't love to get these pretty's as a gift?

Recipe from Southern Lady, Images from Flickr