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The Easiest 4th of July Cookies

Angie — Sun, 24 May 2026 20:36:23 +0000

These easy 4th of July cookies are a fun semi-homemade patriotic dessert made with chocolate chip cookie dough and Pillsbury Shape USA Flag Sugar Cookie Dough. Perfect for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, patriotic parties, and America’s 250th anniversary celebrations in 2026.

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The Easiest 4th of July Cookies

Need an easy patriotic cookie recipe that looks cute but takes almost no effort? This recipe for The Easiest 4th of July Cookies is exactly the kind of semi-homemade treat I love for busy holiday weekends.

They start with store-bought chocolate chip cookie dough and Pillsbury Shape USA Flag Sugar Cookie Dough. The chocolate chip cookie dough makes the soft cookie base, and the flag sugar cookie bakes right on top for the easiest red, white, and blue cookie.

No frosting. No sprinkles. No decorating skills needed. Just stack, bake, cool, and serve.

These cookies are great for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, patriotic school events, summer cookouts, backyard BBQs, fireworks parties, and especially fun for 2026 as America celebrates its 250th anniversary.

For me, patriotic holidays always carry a little extra meaning because I’m married to a veteran. I’m incredibly proud of my husband and thankful for the sacrifices he made while serving our country. Our family loves celebrating with simple traditions, good food, time together, and taking a moment to remember what these holidays represent.

Plus, these easy Fourth of July Cookies are one of our son’s favorite treats to help with in the kitchen.

Why You’ll Love The Easiest 4th of July Cookies

Only 2 ingredients.
No frosting or decorating needed.
Perfect for last-minute patriotic parties.
Kid-friendly and easy to make.
Great festive cookies for 4th of July cookie trays, treat boards, or sweet trays.
Fun for America’s 250th anniversary celebrations in 2026.

Quick Glance Ingredients for The Easiest 4th of July Cookies

Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
Pillsbury Shape USA Flag Sugar Cookie Dough

Ingredients for The Easiest 4th of July Cookies

Chocolate chip cookie dough – This makes the soft, chewy cookie base.
Pillsbury Shape USA Flag Sugar Cookie Dough – These pre-cut cookies add the patriotic flag design right on top.

Ingredients

1 24-count package Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
1 20-count package Pillsbury Pre-Cut USA Flag Sugar Cookie Dough

How to Make The Easiest 4th of July Cookies

Preheat the Oven

Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Make the Cookie Base

Open the package of Nestlé Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough. Use 2 squares of chocolate chip cookie dough for each cookie.

Roll the 2 squares together into a ball, then gently flatten into a round cookie shape.

Add the Flag Cookie

Place 1 Pillsbury USA Flag Sugar Cookie directly on top of each chocolate chip cookie dough round.

Bake

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookie edges are lightly golden.

Don’t overbake these! In order to make them super soft and delicious, you want to take them out of the oven as the edges start to brown, but the dough still looks shiny.

Cool

Remove the cookies from the oven and let them cool completely on the baking sheet before transferring them to a cooling rack.

Angie’s Kitchen Notes for The Easiest 4th of July Cookies

Use 2 squares of chocolate chip cookie dough for each cookie base.
Gently flatten the chocolate chip cookie dough so the flag cookie sits evenly on top.
Don’t overbake or the flag design may brown too much.
Let the cookies cool before stacking or packing them.
This same method works with other seasonal Pillsbury Shape cookie dough varieties.
Cover the cookie sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.

When to Serve The Easiest 4th of July Cookies

These easy flag cookies are perfect for more than just the 4th of July. Make them for Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Labor Day weekend cookouts, summer BBQs, patriotic classroom parties, or any red, white, and blue celebration.

They are also a fun and simple dessert idea for 2026 as America celebrates its 250th anniversary.

Can I Make These Ahead of Time?

Yes. These cookies can be baked 1 to 4 days ahead of time. Store them in an airtight container at room temperature until ready to serve.

Storage

Store leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

You can also freeze the baked cookies for up to 2 months. Let them cool completely before freezing, then thaw at room temperature before serving.

Frequently Asked Questions About The Easiest 4th of July Cookies

Can I use another brand of cookie dough?

Yes. You can use another brand of chocolate chip cookie dough if you prefer. Just use enough dough to make a soft cookie base for the flag sugar cookie.

Do I need frosting or sprinkles?

No. These cookies do not need frosting, sprinkles, or any extra decorating. The flag cookie on top gives them their patriotic look.

Can kids help make these?

Yes. Kids can help roll the chocolate chip cookie dough, flatten the cookie base, and place the flag cookie on top.

Can I use another Pillsbury Shape cookie?

Yes. This same idea works with other seasonal Pillsbury Shape cookie dough, including Halloween, Christmas, Easter, and Valentine’s Day designs.

Can I make these for Memorial Day or Veterans Day?

Absolutely. These easy patriotic cookies are great for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Labor Day cookouts, military appreciation events, and any red, white, and blue celebration.

Recipe Variations

Use another cookie base: Try sugar cookie dough or brownie cookie dough as the bottom layer.
Add sprinkles: Sprinkle red, white, and blue sprinkles around the edges before baking if you want extra color.
Add frosting: Once cooled, drizzle with white icing for a sweeter cookie.
Try other holidays: Use seasonal Pillsbury Shape cookies to make this recipe year-round.

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The Easiest 4th of July Cookies

Yield: 12 cookies

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 12 minutes

Total Time: 17 minutes

These Easiest 4th of July Cookies are a fun semi-homemade patriotic cookie made with chocolate chip cookie dough and Pillsbury Shape USA Flag Sugar Cookie Dough. Perfect for the 4th of July, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, patriotic parties, and America’s 250th anniversary celebrations in 2026.

Ingredients

1 - 24 Pack Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
1 - 20 Pack Pillsbury Shape USA Flag Sugar Cookie Dough

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F.
Open Pack Nestle Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough.
Two squares of dough will equal one cookie. Roll 2 squares into a ball and then slightly flatten them into a round cookie shape.
Lay cookie dough on a prepared baking sheet.
Place 1 pre-cut flag sugar cookie on top of each chocolate chip cookie dough round.
Bake in a preheated oven for 12 minutes.
Remove and let cool.

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Chocolate Nutella Skulls

Angie — Thu, 16 Oct 2025 08:11:00 +0000

These spooky Chocolate Nutella Skulls are rich, creamy, and made with just two simple ingredients, chocolate and Nutella! Perfect for Halloween parties or dessert boards, they’re an easy no-bake treat that looks frightfully impressive.

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If you love spooky treats that are secretly simple, these Chocolate Nutella Skulls are going to be your new Halloween favorite! They look fancy and ghoulishly cool, but they’re actually made with just two ingredients … chocolate melting wafers and creamy Nutella.

They’re perfect for Halloween parties, dessert boards, or as a sweet little gift for your favorite ghoul friend. Each skull is rich, smooth, and filled with that irresistible hazelnut-chocolate flavor inside a chocolate shell.

If you’re hosting a Halloween party or setting up a themed dessert table, these skulls are perfect little bites to fill in empty spots. Arrange them on a black serving tray with candy eyeballs, gummy worms, or a sprinkle of cookie crumbs to look like “grave dirt.”

Just REMEMBER that Nutella is made of NUTS so please let guest know.

I used these ice molds for this recipe.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Only two ingredients! You just need chocolate and Nutella… it doesn’t get easier than that.
Perfectly spooky. Skull-shaped chocolates look impressive without a ton of effort.
Make-ahead friendly. You can prep them the day before your party and keep them chilled.
Customizable. Use milk, dark, or semi-sweet chocolate candy melts or even white candy melts if you want “ghostly” skulls!
Rich & creamy center. That smooth Nutella filling gives each bite a melt-in-your-mouth finish.

Ingredients For Chocolate Nutella Skulls :

1 ½ cups chocolate melting wafers (milk, semi-sweet, or dark)
½ cup Nutella spread

Ingredient amounts and entire recipe directions in recipe card below with print option!

How To Make Chocolate Nutella Skulls:

Prepare the molds
Make sure your skull candy molds are clean and completely dry
Melt the candy melts
In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the melting wafers in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth and glossy.
Create the skull shells
Spoon a little melted chocolate into each skull cavity. Use a food-safe brush or small spoon to coat the entire inside. Tap the mold gently to remove air bubbles.
Chill for 10–15 minutes, or until firm.
If you want a stronger shell, repeat with a second thin layer and chill again.
Fill with Nutella
Spoon or pipe Nutella into each chocolate shell, leaving a bit of space at the top.
Chill for 10–15 minutes so the filling can firm up slightly.
Seal the skulls
Reheat any remaining melted chocolate, then spoon or spread a thin layer over the Nutella to seal. Smooth the tops and refrigerate until fully set — about 30 minutes.
Unmold & decorate
Gently pop the skulls out of the mold.
You can leave them as-is or add a dusting of edible shimmer or luster dust

Suggestions:

If your kitchen is warm, store them in the fridge until serving.
For extra drama, make a mix of white and dark chocolate skulls.
Want a flavor twist? Add a little peanut butter, cookie butter, or caramel in place of Nutella.
These also look great on a Halloween dessert board with candy eyeballs and mini cookies!

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Chocolate Nutella Skulls

Yield: 12

Prep Time: 30 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 35 minutes

These spooky Chocolate Nutella Skulls are rich, creamy, and made with just two simple ingredients, chocolate and Nutella! Perfect for Halloween parties or dessert boards, they’re an easy no-bake treat that looks frightfully impressive.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups chocolate melting wafers (milk, semi-sweet, or dark)
½ cup Nutella spread

Instructions

Prepare the molds

Make sure your skull candy molds are clean and completely dry

Melt the candy melts

In a microwave-safe bowl, heat the melting wafers in 30-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth and glossy.

Create the skull shells

Spoon a little melted chocolate into each skull cavity. Use a food-safe brush or small spoon to coat the entire inside. Tap the mold gently to remove air bubbles.Chill for 10–15 minutes, or until firm.If you want a stronger shell, repeat with a second thin layer and chill again.

Fill with Nutella

Spoon or pipe Nutella into each chocolate shell, leaving a bit of space at the top.Chill for 10–15 minutes so the filling can firm up slightly.

Seal the skulls

Reheat any remaining melted chocolate, then spoon or spread a thin layer over the Nutella to seal. Smooth the tops and refrigerate until fully set — about 30 minutes.

Unmold & decorate

Gently pop the skulls out of the mold.You can leave them as-is or add a dusting of edible shimmer or luster dust

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

Welcome to 2025’s #HalloweenTreatsWeek event!

This is our 8th year doing #HalloweenTreatsWeek … has it really been 8 years? Wow!

#HalloweenTreatsWeek is a Halloween blogging event that is hosted by Angie from Big Bear’s Wife every October. This event is an online, week-long event that is filled with some amazingly wicked Halloween treats and recipes from some fantastic Halloween-loving bloggers!

Make Sure to check out all of the fun Halloween recipes that we’re sharing this week!

Monster Mash Bark from Big Bear’s Wife
Chocolate Nutella Skulls from Semi Homemade Recipes
Spicy Pumpkin Queso from Jen Around the World
Halloween Candy Caramel Tart from Sweet ReciPEAs

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Magic Wands – Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods

Angie — Wed, 15 Oct 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Turn your kitchen into a little candy workshop with these Magic Wands made from chocolate-dipped pretzel rods! Whether you’re planning a Harry Potter movie night, a Halloween party, or just a fun baking day with the kids, these edible wands are a hit. Sweet, salty, sparkly, and just a little bit magical! They’re the perfect no-bake treat.

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Step into a little kitchen magic with these Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Magic Wands. Every bite is a delightful mix of textures and flavors — the crunchy pretzel gives way to soft, chewy caramel, all wrapped in smooth, rich chocolate. It’s the perfect sweet and salty nibble in every bite, guaranteed to make snack time feel enchanted.

These wands aren’t just delicious, they’re a feast for the eyes too. A dusting of edible glitter catches the light and gives each wand a truly witchy sparkle, making them feel like something straight out of a wizard’s spellbook. Swirls of black oil-based coloring in the chocolate add subtle “wood-grain” details, so each wand looks unique and handcrafted.

Fun to make and fun to share, these wands are perfect for Halloween parties, Harry Potter movie nights, or just a magical snack to enjoy at home. They can be displayed in tall jars, tucked into treat bags, or arranged on a dessert table to add a little extra enchantment to the celebration.

Whether you’re a kid, a grown-up, or just a kid at heart, these Magic Wands Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods are a simple, playful, and totally magical treat that will have everyone reaching for seconds.

If you want to make them extra festive, you can sprinkle on Halloween candies or colorful sprinkles for a playful, seasonal twist. It turns your wands into a Halloween dessert centerpiece that’s fun and festive, perfect for parties, and less witchy if you’re going for a lighter, playful vibe.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

They’re easy and fun to make! No special candy skills needed
The sweet and salty combo is irresistible
Totally customizable! Add glitter, colored drizzle, or themed sprinkles
They’re great for parties, gifts, or Halloween dessert tables
Perfect for Harry Potter fans or anyone who loves a little kitchen magic
You can make them ahead of time and they keep beautifully

Ingredients For Magic Wands – Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods:

12 pretzel rods
12 soft caramels, unwrapped
2 cups chocolate almond bark or brown candy melts
Optional black oil based food coloring for wood like streaks
Optional edible glitter or shimmer dust

Ingredient amounts and entire recipe directions in recipe card below with print option!

Which Brands Did I Use For These Magic Wands – Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods?

Sometimes when it comes to Semihomemade recipe that use packaged foods to create meals, the brands of items can make or break a dish. I don’t think this ALWAYS happens but I do know that not all packaged items are created equally.

Pretzel rods – I used Snyder’s of Hanover, Pretzel Rods

Soft caramels – Werther’s Original Soft Caramels

Chocolate almond bark or brown candy melts – I used the Target Brand, but I’ve also used Walmart Almond Bark and the brown/chocolate candy melts from Michaels

Black oil based food coloring – I used Pandalab for this but also like ColorMill

Edible glitter or shimmer dust – I used the Cake Craft brand from Hobby lobby but any should be fine. Just make sure it’s labeled as “Food Safe” – DON’T SPRAY CRAFT GLITTER ON THESE.

How To Make Magic Wands – Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods:

Wrap the wands
Warm each caramel in your hands until pliable, then roll and stretch it into a thin rope (think a soft “worm” shape). Wrap it around each pretzel rod, spiraling down about halfway to create that knotted, wood grain wand texture.
Melt the chocolate/candy melts
Melt your almond bark or candy melts according to the package directions.
Add the magic swirl
For a realistic wand effect, swirl in a few drops of black oil based coloring. Don’t mix it completely, it should look slightly marbled, giving your chocolate a rustic, enchanted look.
Dip and Dry
Dip each pretzel rod into the melted chocolate / melted candy melts, turning to coat evenly. Tap gently to remove excess chocolate, then lay each wand on parchment paper.
Add sparkle
Once the chocolate sets, lightly dust or sprinkle on edible glitter. It’s the perfect finishing touch.

Suggestions:

Serve your chocolate pretzel wands in a cauldron bowl, display them in a tall glass jar like potion sticks, or tuck them into treat bags labeled “Wand Shoppe.” They make magical additions to Halloween dessert boards, Harry Potter parties, or wizard themed birthdays.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I skip the caramel? You can, but the caramel adds that realistic wand texture and gives extra flavor.

How long do they take to set? Usually about 15 to 20 minutes at room temperature.

Can I make these ahead of time? Absolutely. They’re great make ahead treats and hold up beautifully for parties.

What’s the best way to add edible glitter? Once the chocolate is fully dry, lightly brush or sprinkle it on. I also like the pump spray bottles.

Tips & Tricks for the Perfect Magic Wands – Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods

Oil based food coloring only!! Water based colors will cause chocolate to seize!
Want color? Try dipping some wands in white candy melts and tinting them with pink or blue oil based food coloring for a fairy or ice queen theme
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days
Wrap each wand in cellophane with ribbon for party favors

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Magic Wands – Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods

Magic Wands - Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods

Yield: 12

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 3 minutes

Total Time: 3 minutes

Turn your kitchen into a little candy workshop with these Magic Wands made from chocolate-dipped pretzel rods! Whether you’re planning a Harry Potter movie night, a Halloween party, or just a fun baking day with the kids, these edible wands are a hit. Sweet, salty, sparkly, and just a little bit magical! They’re the perfect no-bake treat.

Ingredients

12 pretzel rods
12 soft caramels, unwrapped
2 cups chocolate almond bark or brown candy melts
Optional black oil based food coloring for wood like streaks
Optional edible glitter or shimmer dust

Instructions

Wrap the wands
Warm each caramel in your hands until pliable, then roll and stretch it into a thin rope (think a soft “worm” shape). Wrap it around each pretzel rod, spiraling down about halfway to create that knotted, wood grain wand texture.
Melt the chocolate/candy melts
Melt your almond bark or candy melts according to the package directions.
Add the magic swirl
For a realistic wand effect, swirl in a few drops of black oil based coloring. Don’t mix it completely, it should look slightly marbled, giving your chocolate a rustic, enchanted look.
Dip and Dry
Dip each pretzel rod into the melted chocolate / melted candy melts, turning to coat evenly. Tap gently to remove excess chocolate, then lay each wand on parchment paper.
Add sparkle
Once the chocolate sets, lightly dust or sprinkle on edible glitter. It’s the perfect finishing touch.

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

Welcome to 2025’s #HalloweenTreatsWeek event!

This is our 8th year doing #HalloweenTreatsWeek … has it really been 8 years? Wow!

Make Sure to check out all of the fun Halloween recipes that we’re sharing this week!

Witches Brew Risotto from Big Bear’s Wife
Magic Wands-Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods from Semi Homemade Recipes
Melting Witch Fudge from Southern Halloween Queen
Halloween Taco Dip from Cheese Curd In Pardise
Halloween Deviled Eggs from Jen Around the World
Chocolate Haystack Werewolf Paws from Savory Moments
Graveyard Brownies from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
Cookies and Scream Cupcakes from Jolene’s Recipe Journal
Skull Lava Cakes from The Spiffy Cookie
Pumpkin Shaped Cheeseball from Art of Natural Living
Monster Meat Pie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Harry Potter Pumpkin Pasties from For the Love of Food

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Marshmallow Ghost Dip

Angie — Mon, 13 Oct 2025 08:02:00 +0000

This Marshmallow Ghost Dip is a creamy, no-bake Halloween dessert made with marshmallow fluff, cream cheese, and whipped topping. Top it with cute ghost sprinkles and serve with cookies, pretzels, or fruit for a fun and festive party dip!

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Boo! Halloween is almost here!

This Marshmallow Ghost Dip is here to haunt your Halloween dessert table, in the sweetest way possible!

It’s light, fluffy, and takes just 5 minutes to whip together.

Made with creamy marshmallow fluff, tangy cream cheese, and fluffy whipped topping, it’s a kid-friendly treat everyone will love. Top it off with adorable ghost sprinkles from Sprinkle Pop and serve with cookies, graham crackers, Oreos, or even fruit for a sweet and spooky dip that disappears fast!

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

It comes together in just minutes and doesn’t require any baking at all.
The mix of marshmallow fluff, cream cheese, and whipped topping makes it extra sweet, fluffy, and creamy.
Kids and adults both love dipping cookies, Oreos, and fruit into this fun Halloween treat.
It’s the perfect easy dessert for Halloween parties or spooky movie nights.
You can swap out the sprinkles for any holiday or celebration and enjoy it all year long.

Ingredients For Marshmallow Ghost Dip:

8 oz cream cheese, softened
8 oz marshmallow fluff
8 oz whipped topping, thawed
Ghost Sprinkles

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Which Brands Did I Use For This Marshmallow Ghost Dip?

Cream cheese – Philadelphia Cream Cheese

Whipped topping – Cool Whip

Marshmallow Fluff – I used the JET-PUFFED Marshmallow Creme

Ghost Sprinkles – ghost sprinkles from Sprinkle Pop

How To Make Marshmallow Ghost Dip:

Mix the Base:
In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and marshmallow fluff until smooth and creamy.
Add the Whipped Topping:
Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until fully combined and fluffy.
Decorate:
Transfer to a serving bowl and top with ghost sprinkles.
Serve:
Serve immediately with cookies, pretzels, or fruit—or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Use graham crackers, vanilla wafers, pretzels and/or fruit slices for dipping.

Suggestions:

Mix up the berries: Try chopped raspberries, blackberries, or even a swirl of cherry pie filling.
Make it ahead: This dip keeps well in the fridge for up to 2 days. Just give it a gentle stir before serving.
Serve it fancy: Spoon it into small cups or jars for individual party servings.
Want it lighter? Use light cream cheese and light whipped topping.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does this mashmallow dip last?
Keep it covered in the fridge for up to 2 days. Give it a stir before serving.

Can I make this without Cool Whip?
Yes! Fold in homemade whipped cream (about 1 cup heavy cream beaten with powdered sugar) for a more decadent, fresh version.

Tips & Tricks for the Perfect Marshmallow Ghost Dip

Let the cream cheese soften before mixing so your dip turns out smooth and creamy.
Gently fold in the whipped topping instead of beating it — that keeps it light and fluffy.
Chill the dip for about 30 minutes before serving if you want it a little thicker.
Add the ghost sprinkles just before serving so they stay bright and don’t melt into the dip.
Serve with a mix of dippers like Oreos, graham crackers, pretzels, and fruit for a fun variety.
Make it ahead of time and store in the fridge overnight — just give it a quick stir before adding the sprinkles.

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Marshmallow Ghost Dip

Ghost Marshmallow Dip

Yield: about 2 cups

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

8 oz cream cheese, softened
8 oz marshmallow fluff
8 oz whipped topping, thawed
Ghost Sprinkles

Instructions

Mix the Base: In a large mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese and marshmallow fluff until smooth and creamy.

Add the Whipped Topping: Gently fold in the thawed whipped topping until fully combined and fluffy.

Decorate: Transfer to a serving bowl and top with ghost sprinkles.

Serve: Serve immediately with cookies, pretzels, or fruit—or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Notes

Suggested Dippers:
Ghost Peeps, Oreos, graham crackers, pretzels, or apple slices.

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

Welcome to 2025’s #HalloweenTreatsWeek event!

This is our 8th year doing #HalloweenTreatsWeek … has it really been 8 years? Wow!

Make Sure to check out all of the fun Halloween recipes that we’re sharing this week!

Mummy Chicken Pot Pies from Big Bear’s Wife
Marshmallow Ghost Dip from Semi-Homemade Recipes
Mozzarella and Tomato Eyeball Skewers from Southern Halloween Queen
Vampire Bite Cake Shake from Cheese Curd In Paradise
Halloween Margarita Mocktail from Jen Around the World
Black Cocoa Raven Cookies from Savory Moments
Mummy Meatballs from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
Eyeball Cookies from Jolene’s Recipe Journal
Skull Gnocchi from The Spiffy Cookie
Witch’s Brew Cocktail from Art of Natural Living
Beetlejuice Bramble from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Franken Berry Crumb Cake from Sweet ReciPEAs
Beetlejuice Movie Night Snack Mix from For the Love of Food

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Popcorn Bunny Bait

Angie — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:47:21 +0000

Looking for a quick and festive treat that screams springtime (without screaming “I spent hours in the kitchen”)? Say hello to Popcorn Bunny Bait—the ultimate sweet and salty snack mix that’s perfect for Easter baskets, spring parties, movie nights, or just a little seasonal snacking!

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This semi-homemade recipe is colorful, sweet, salty, and completely customizable—and the best part? You only need a handful of store-bought ingredients and about 15 minutes of your time.

What is Bunny Bait?

Think of Bunny Bait as the Easter version of a popcorn party mix. It combines popcorn with a mix of candies, pretzels, and pastel-colored sprinkles, all held together with melted white and blue candy melts. It’s festive, fun, and totally addictive. Kids will love making this fun Easter dessert with you!

Why You’ll Love It:

Perfect balance of salty + sweet
No baking required
Kid-friendly and totally customizable

Ingredients For Popcorn Bunny Bait Recipe:

Here’s what I used—but feel free to switch it up with whatever treats you have in the pantry!

12 ounces white candy melts
6 ounces light blue candy melts
8 cups popped popcorn (plain or lightly salted)
1 cup mini pretzels, broken into pieces
1 cup pastel-colored M&M’s or Easter candies
1/2 cup Jelly Beans
2 boxes Peeps Gummy Candies (6oz)
Easter sprinkles or nonpareils

I just used white candy melts and blue candy melts for this recipe but you could use any pastel colorful candy melts!

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Which Brands Did I Use For These Popcorn Bunny Bait?

White candy melts – I used the Melt Craft Vanilla Candy Wafers from Miachels

Light blue candy melts – I used the Melt Craft Candy Wafers from Miachels

Popcorn – I used Jolly Time Yellow Popcorn Kernels and popped them on the stove.

Mini Pretzels – I used Snyders.

Pastel-colored candies – I used used pastel chocolate candies from the Dollar Tree but Easter M&M candies work great!

Jelly Beans – Your favorite brand will work. I’ve used Jelly Belly jelly beans and Dollar Tree jelly beans.

Peeps Gummy Candies – I found these at Dollar Tree. If you can’t find those you could also just cut up some marshmallow Peeps.

How To Make Easy Popcorn Bunny Bait Snack Mix:

Pop the popcorn and lay it out on a parchment-lined baking sheet / cookie sheet.
Parchment paper will make it easy to lift and break apart after it dries.

Pick out any unpopped kernels, you don’t want those to end up in the bunny bait.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
Pour the melted candy melts all over the popcorn.
Use tongs to toss and stir the popcorn and white candy melts together. It will be sticky but just take a minute or so to mix it around.

Spread the coated popcorn it into a single layer.
Add the mini pretzels, gummies, and M&M’s over the popcorn.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the light blue candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
Drizzle over the popcorn mixture.
Sprinkle your Easter sprinkles over the top while the chocolate is still wet.
Let it set for about 15 minutes or until dry, then break it into chunks and serve!

You can leave it at room temperature to harden or pop it into the fridge.

Tips & Ideas

Turn it into individual snack bags with cellophane and ribbon for party favors or Easter basket fillers.
Use pastel candy corn or chopped-up Easter Peeps for even more spring vibes.

Make It Ahead

Bunny Bait can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days—if it lasts that long! Keep it cool and dry so the chocolate doesn’t melt.

FAQ

Q: Can I make this ahead of time?
Yes! Bunny Bait keeps well in an airtight container for up to 3- 5 days.

Q: Can I use air-popped popcorn instead of microwave popcorn?
Totally! Just make sure it’s plain and free of extra butter or oils so the chocolate sticks better.

Q: Can I make this without candy melts?
If you’re not a fan of candy melts, you can try vanilla almond bark or white chocolate chips for similar results!

Free Printable Bunny Bait Gift Tags!

Gifting your Bunny Bait? I’ve got you covered with adorable FREE printable gift tags to make your treat even sweeter! Just print, cut, and attach to a clear baggie or small jar of Bunny Bait for an instant, festive gift.

Whether you’re making these for:

Classroom Easter treats
Spring bake sales
Neighbor gifts
Party favors
Or even your coworkers (because who doesn’t love a snacky surprise?)…

These printable tags take it to the next level.

How to Use the Free Printable Tags

Download the PDF Here
Print on cardstock or sticker paper for the best results.
Cut out the tags using scissors or a paper trimmer.
Attach to your Bunny Bait bags using ribbon, twine, or tape.

Each tag says “Some Bunny Loves You” with a pastel, Easter-themed design that matches perfectly with the snack mix.

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Popcorn Bunny Bait

Yield: 10 cups

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Melt Time: 5 minutes

Cool Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 30 minutes

Looking for a quick and festive treat that screams springtime (without screaming “I spent hours in the kitchen”)? Say hello to Popcorn Bunny Bait—the ultimate sweet and salty snack mix that’s perfect for Easter baskets, spring parties, movie nights, or just a little seasonal snacking!

Ingredients

12 ounces white candy melts
6 ounces light blue candy melts
8 cups popped popcorn (plain or lightly salted)
1 cup mini pretzels, broken into pieces
1 cup pastel-colored M&M’s or Easter candies
1/2 cup Jelly Beans
2 boxes Peeps Gummy Candies (6oz)
Easter sprinkles or nonpareils

Instructions

Pop the popcorn and lay it out on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Pick out any unpopped kernels.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the white candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
Drizzle the melted candy melts all over the popcorn.
Use tongs to toss the popcorn and white candy melts. It will be sticky but just take a minute or so to mix it around.
Spread it into a single layer.
Add the mini pretzels, gummies, and M&M’s over the popcorn.
In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the light blue candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
Drizzle over the popcorn mixture.
Sprinkle your Easter sprinkles over the top while the chocolate is still wet.
Let it set for about 15 minutes or until dry, then break it into chunks and serve!

Notes

You can use any kind of Easter candy to make this bunny bait

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Easy Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats

Angie — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 18:10:31 +0000

You’ll love how festive these Easy Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats look on the dessert table this holiday! No cooking or baking needed! Just dip and decorate!

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The holidays are often filled with joy and celebrations but they can also be hectic! Gift wrapping and holiday events can sometimes fill our calendars quicker than we realize.

So if you’re holiday seems hectic already, you may not have the time or energy to make a complicated holiday dessert for work or home.

That is why I love easy recipes like this!

You can make the soft rice krispie treats from scratch with this recipe here or you can use store bought ones. The homestyle rice krispie treats are really good and make this treat even easier to create!

Ingredients For Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats:

Green Melting Candy Coating
Rice Krispie Treats (homemade or store bought)
Christmas Tree Royal Icing Decorations
Christmas Sprinkles

Ingredient amounts and entire recipe directions in recipe card below with print option!

Which Brands Did I Use For These No Bake Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats?

Rice Krispie Treats– I used the “Homestyle” Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies Treats for these but I also have a recipe on how to make soft rice krispie treats on the blog if you’d like to make them!

Candy coating – When it comes to candy melts, I really like to use the Make and Mold candy wafers from Amazon or Hobby Lobby. I’ve tried some other brand names that just don’t melt well and I don’t like to waste money with unusable candy melts. I also like to use Almond Bark from Walmart or Food Lion if I’m just making something with chocolate or vanilla.

Candy Christmas Trees – I found these at Target but you can use any kind holiday Royal Icing Candy. You can find tons of royal icing decorations on Amazon too.

Christmas Sprinkles – I found mine at Walmart but any holiday sprinkles will work.

How To Make Easy Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats:

Melt green candy melts according to package directions. I melt it in a microwave-safe bowl in 30 second intervals until melted.
Dip Rice Krispie Treat half way at an angle into melted green candy melts and then lay on a piece of parchment paper.
While still wet, add royal icing Christmas tree to middle of Rice Krispie Treat.
Next, add sprinkles to wet candy coating.
Let treats sit 15 minutes to harden.

HELP! I Can’t Find Green Candy Melts!

If you can’t find the right color or need something quick, use either the Great Value Almond Bark (don’t worry there are no nuts in it!) or the Food Lion Candy Coating and color it with Oil Based Food Coloring for Chocolate.

You can find this on Amazon as well or in stores like Walmart, Hobby Lobby and Michaels.

Make sure that you’re using OIL BASED food coloring with working with chocolate or candy melts. You can not use regular food coloring to color them because those are water based. If you mix water based food coloring with chocolate or candy melts, the chocolate/candy will seize up and turn into a gloopy, crusty mess.

I Can’t Find Royal Icing Christmas Trees!

I found these at Target but you might also find Royal Icing Christmas Trees on Amazon or at places like Walmart and Hobby Lobby!

You could also try your hand at making homemade royal icing faces. I need to make a tutorial for that, but until then, you can google “How to Make Royal Icing Transfers” and you’ll find lots of helpful options!

Can I Make These In Advance?

Yes! You can make these up to a week in advance and keep them at room temperature in an airtight container.

More Easy Holiday Rice Krispie Treats Recipes:

More Christmas Dessert Recipes:

Easy Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats

Yield: 16

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 3 minutes

Total Time: 13 minutes

You'll love how festive these Easy Christmas Tree Rice Krispie Treats look on the dessert table this holiday! No cooking or baking needed! Just dip and decorate!

Ingredients

12 ounces Green Melting Candy Coating
16 Rice Krispie Treats (homemade or store bought)
16 Christmas Tree Royal Icing Decorations
Christmas Sprinkles

Instructions

Melt green candy melts according to package directions. I melt it in a microwave-safe bowl in 30 second intervals until melted.

Dip Rice Krispie Treat half way at an angle into melted green candy melts and then lay on a piece of parchment paper.

While still wet, add royal icing Christmas tree to middle of Rice Krispie Treat and then add sprinkles.

Let treats sit 15 minutes to harden.

Repeat steps with all Rice Krispie Treats.

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Eyeball Oreos

Angie — Sat, 19 Oct 2024 09:55:00 +0000

These hauntingly delicious Eyeball Oreos are the perfect spooky cookie for any Halloween or spooky-themed party.

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Who doesn’t love a classic Oreo cookie? With its creamy filling and chocolate wafer exterior, it’s been a beloved snack for generations. But we’re going to give them a little Halloween twist!

Yep, I’m talking about Eyeball Oreos. They’re quick and easy to make plus they look great for Halloween! You don’t really need any baking skills either to master these treats!

And with over 217 million pounds of Oreos sold in the US alone each year, it’s safe to say that these eyeball-filled treats will be a hit. That’s A LOT of Oreo Eyeballs for Halloween!

Ingredients For Eyeball Oreos:

12 Chocolate Sandwich Cookies like Oreos
16 ounces white candy melts or white almond part
12 candy eyes
3-4 ounces red candy melts
toothpicks

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Which Brands Did I Use For These Eyeball Oreos?

Sandwich Cookies– I used OREO brand cookies but you can use any round sandwich cookie.

Vanilla candy coating – When it comes to candy melts, I really like to use the Make and Mold candy wafers from Amazon or Hobby Lobby. I’ve tried some other brand names that just don’t melt well and I don’t like to waste money with unusable candy melts. I also like to use Almond Bark from Walmart or Food Lion if I’m just making something with chocolate or vanilla.

Candy Eyes – I found these at Walmart but you can use any kind of candy eye. You can find tons of candy eyes on Amazon too.

How To Make Eyeball Oreos:

Melt white candy melts according to package directions.
Dip cookies into candy coating and coat all sides.
Place on a piece of parchment paper.
While candy melts are still wet, add a candy eye to the center of each cookie.
Let the white candy melts harden.
Melt red candy melts according to package directions.
Use red candy melts and a toothpick to draw on “bloodshot” swiggly lines.
Let treats sit, undisturbed, for about 30 minutes to harden.

HELP! I Can’t Find Red Candy Melts!

You can find this on Amazon as well or in stores like Walmart, Hobby Lobby and Michaels.

I Can’t Find Candy Eyes!

I’ve seen candy eyes on Amazon and at Dollar Tree and at Dollar General this year.

Can I Make These In Advance?

Yes! You can make these up to a week in advance and keep them at room temperature in an airtight container.

More Halloween Recipes:

More Halloween Eyeball Recipes:

Eyeball Oreos

Yield: 12 Oreo Eyeballs

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

These hauntingly delicious Eyeball Oreos are the perfect spooky cookie for any Halloween or spooky-themed party.

Ingredients

12 Chocolate Sandwich Cookies like Oreos
16 ounces white candy melts or white almond part
12 candy eyes
3-4 ounces red candy melts
toothpicks

Instructions

Melt white candy melts according to package directions.
Dip cookies into candy coating and coat all sides.
Place on a piece of parchment paper.
While candy melts are still wet, add a candy eye to center of each cookie.
Let white candy melts harden.
Melt red candy melts according to package directions.
Use red candy melts and a toothpick to draw on "blood shot" swiggly lines.
Let treats sit, undisturbed, for about 30 minutes to harden.

Notes

White Candy Melts or White Almond Bark can be used. White Candy Coating is also an option.

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Welcome to 2024’s #HalloweenTreatsWeek event!

If you’re new here, Welcome! If you’re a returning haunt, welcome back!

#HalloweenTreatsWeek is a yearly Halloween blogging event that is hosted by Angie from Big Bear’s Wife . This spooky event is an online, week-long event that is filled with some frightfully fun Halloween treats and recipes from some fantastic Halloween loving bloggers!

For this year’s 7th annual #HalloweenTreatsWeek event we have 12 hauntingly talented bloggers who are sharing their favorite Halloween recipes throughout the week! You can follow the hashtag #HalloweenTreatsWeek on social media to collect all of these frightful recipes to use at your own Halloween parties and events!

Skull Cheeseburger Pies from BigBearsWife
Eyeball Oreos from Semi-Homemade Recipes
Severed Hand Pie from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
Candy Corn Caramel Flan from Sweet ReciPEAs
Secret Ingredient Butterfinger Fudge from For The Love of Food
Mummy Pizzas from Jen Around the World

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Monster Rice Krispie Treats

Angie — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 05:55:00 +0000

Creepy, Green and Extra Mean…..I mean Sweet! These easy semi-homemade Monster Rice Krispie Treats are a super spooky Halloween treat.

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We love Halloween and we love Semi Homemade Recipes, so lets put those two loves together with these easy Monster Rice Krispie Treats.

We’re dipping some tasty rice krispie treats into candy melts (or almond bark) and decorating them with premade candy monster faces! Anyone can make these super simple Halloween treats for a party dessert table and they are perfect for making with the kids!

Ingredients For Monster Rice Krispie Treats:

8 prepackaged Rice Krispie Treats, unwrapped
16 ounces green candy melts*
Candy Monster Mouths and Eyes

Ingredient amounts and entire recipe directions in recipe card below with print option!

Which Brands Did I Use For These Monster Rice Krispie Treats?

Prepackaged Rice Krispie Treats I like to use the name brand rice krispie treats for these monster rice krispie treats but you can use Homemade Rice Krispie Treats too!

Green Candy Melts or Vanilla candy coating – When it comes to candy melts, I really like to use the Make and Mold candy wafers from Amazon or Hobby Lobby. I’ve tried some other brand names that just don’t melt well and I don’t like to waste money with unusable candy melts. If you use Vanilla Candy Coating (kind of like white chocolate) , you’ll need to dye it with green food coloring BUT it has to be OIL BASED food coloring.

Monster Eyes and Mouths – For these monsters, I used the “Favorite Day – Funny Faces Candy Decorations” from Target’s Halloween section.

How To Make Monster Rice Krispie Treats:

Melt green candy melts according to package directions.
Dip rice krispie treats into candy coating and coat all sides.
Place on a piece of parchment paper.
While melted candy melts are still wet, add candy eyeballs and mouths.
Let treats sit, undisturbed, for about 30 minutes to harden.

HELP! I Can’t Find Green Candy Melts!

You can find this on Amazon as well or in stores like Walmart, Hobby Lobby and Michaels.

I Can’t Find The Monster Faces At My Target!

I know that is frustrating! You may be able to order them from Target online, however, if you can’t find those, don’t worry! You can still make some cute monster rice krispie treats with candy eyes!

I’ve seen candy eyes on Amazon and at Dollar Tree and at Dollar General this year.

Can I Make These In Advance?

Yes! You can make these up to a week in advance and keep them at room temperature in an airtight container.

More Halloween Recipes:

More Halloween Rice Krispie Treat Recipes:

Monster Rice Krispie Treats

Yield: 8 Rice Krispie Treats

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 2 minutes

Dry Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 37 minutes

Creepy, Green and Extra Mean…..I mean Sw,eet! These easy semi-homemade Monster Rice Krispie Treats are a super spooky Halloween treat.

Ingredients

8 prepackaged Rice Krispie Treats, unwrapped
16 ounces green candy melts*
Candy Monster Mouths and Eyes

Instructions

Melt green candy melts according to package directions.
Dip rice krispie treats into candy coating and coat all sides.
Place on a piece of parchment paper.
While candy melts are still wet, add candy eyes and mouths.
Let treats sit, undisturbed, for about 30 minutes to harden.

Notes

*If you can't find green candy melts, you can also use white almond bark and color it with green OIL BASED food coloring.

I found these monster mouths and eyes at Target. However, you can also find candy eyes on Amazon.

I've also found candy eyes at the Dollar Tree and Dollar General!

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Welcome to 2024’s #HalloweenTreatsWeek event!

If you’re new here, Welcome! If you’re a returning haunt, welcome back!

White Chocolate Skull Red Velvet Brownies from BigBearsWife
Monster Rice Krispie Treats from Semi-Homemade Recipes
Ghost Halloween Cinnamon Rolls from The Spiffy Cookie
Franken Berry Breakfast Buns from Sweet ReciPEAs
Jack O Lantern Ham and Cheese Hand Pies from Jen Around the World

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Bloodshot Eyeball Cookies

Angie — Mon, 14 Oct 2024 05:48:00 +0000

Make Halloween entertaining fun and simple with these semi homemade Bloodshot Eyeball Cookies using your favorite cookies from the bakery!

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Spooky, Creepy and Totally Easy!

These cookies are made using store bought cookies from the bakery and a can of cake frosting. These cookies take just a few minutes to decorate and would look great on the table for any Halloween party!

Ingredients For Bloodshot Eyeball Cookies:

8 Premade round cookies*
1/2 cup white frosting
Red decorating gel
8 Candy Eyes

* I used snickerdoodle cookies from the bakery for these but you could use any cookie you like

Ingredient amounts and entire recipe directions in recipe card below with print option!

Which Brands Did I Use For These Bloodshot Eyeball Cookies?

Premade round cookies – I used snickerdoodle cookies from the Walmart bakery but you can really use any round cookie that you want to use.

White frosting – I used Pillsbury frosting

Red decorating gel – Great Value Decorating Gel (Walmart)

Candy Eyes – I found these at Walmart but you can use any kind of candy eye. You can find tons of candy eyes on Amazon too.

How To Make Bloodshot Eyeball Cookies:

Place a cookie on a flat surface.
Using a spoon or butter knife, spread white frosting over top of cookie.
Add candy eye ball to center of cookie.
Use red decorating gel to draw on “bloodshot” swiggly lines.
Continue until all cookies are done.

Can You Stack These Eyeball Cookies?

These cookies are decorated with cake frosting and red edible decorating gel, so they’re not really stackable nor will they have a hard finish like a Royal Icing sugar cookie.

If you want cookies that you can package or stack, you’ll need to decorate them with royal icing like I did with my favorite Heart Sugar Cookies.

Can I Use Homemade Cookies?

Absolutely! You could use homemade cookies, bakery cookie or packaged cookies for this treat.

More Halloween Cookie Recipes:

More Eyeball Halloween Recipes:

Bloodshot Eyeball Cookies

Yield: 8 cookies

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Make Halloween entertaining fun and simple with these semi homemade Bloodshot Eyeball Cookies using your favorite cookies from the bakery!

Ingredients

8 Premade round cookies*
1/2 cup white frosting
Red decorating gel
8 Candy Eyes

Instructions

Place cookie on a flat surface.
Using a spoon or butter knife, spread white frosting over top of cookie.
Add candy eye ball to center of cookie.
Use red decorating gel to draw on "blood shot" swiggly lines.

Notes

* I used snickerdoodle cookies from the bakery for these but you could use any cookie you like

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Welcome to 2024’s #HalloweenTreatsWeek event!

If you’re new here, Welcome! If you’re a returning haunt, welcome back!

BeetleJuice Jell-O Poke Cake from BigBearsWife
Bloodshot Eyeball Cookies from Semi-Homemade Recipes
Pumpkin Whoopie Pies from Jolene’s Recipe Journal
Halloween Candy Corn Pizza from Savory Moments
Skull Deviled Eggs from The Spiffy Cookie
Sandworm Stuffed Bread from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Mummy Garlic Bread from Cheese Curd In Paradise
Spiced Skull Cakelets from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
Mocha Spider Donut Cupcakes from Sweet ReciPEAs
Halloween Caprese Crostini from Art of Natural Living
Halloween Blackberry Margarita Mocktail from Jen Around the World
Halloween Ghost Toast from For the Love of Food
Pumpkin Vegetable Tray from A Day in the Life on the Farm

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Rainbow Cinnamon Rolls – TikTok Heavy Cream Trick – St. Patrick’s Day Cinnamon Rolls

Angie — Thu, 14 Mar 2024 21:57:13 +0000

We love using this TikTok hack involving heavy cream to make some of the best cinnamon rolls! These Rainbow Cinnamon Rolls are perfect for an easy breakfast or fun to dress up for St. Patrick’s Day! These cinnamon rolls take 30 minutes to make and taste like Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls.

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I love any recipe that I can easily make with my son. Of course he is getting to the age where he can almost help me with most recipes, but ones where he can really take control of the recipe with a little help from me are the ones I love for fun time in the kitchen together.

We absolutely love my homemade cinnamon rolls from scratch, but these are perfect easy mornings and great for kids in the kitchen.

You’ll find that we are using canned cinnamon rolls for this recipe but adding a little extra with the heavy cream and sprinkles.

The heavy cream makes them so amazingly soft like Cinnabon cinnamon rolls and well the sprinkles are just extra fun.

Ingredients For Rainbow Cinnamon Rolls / St. Patrick’s Day Cinnamon Rolls:

unbaked cinnamon Rolls
heavy cream
cream cheese icing from cinnamon roll pack
rainbow Sprinkles

Ingredient amounts and entire recipe directions in recipe card below with print option!

Which Brands Did I Use For These Easy Rainbow Cinnamon Rolls / St. Patrick’s Day Cinnamon Rolls?

Cinnamon Rolls – Pillsbury Grands! Cinnabon Cinnamon and Original Icing Cinnamon Rolls

Heavy Cream – Store Brand – I used Food Lion brand

Frosting – frosting from the Pillsbury Grands! Cinnabon Cinnamon and Original Icing Cinnamon Rolls cans

Sprinkles – Fancy Sprinkles (brand) – Rainbow theme

How To Make Rainbow Cinnamon Rolls / St. Patrick’s Day Cinnamon Rolls:

Preheat Oven.
Pop open cinnamon roll cans and place rolls in a 9×13 baking dish.
Pour heavy cream oven cinnamon rolls. Make sure to pour it over the whole cinnamon roll, or at least most of it.
Make sure most of the cinnamon rolls are covered.
Bake for about 30 minutes.
Frost hot rolls with icing from cans.
Then top with rainbow sprinkles.

Let rolls cool, 3-4 minutes before serving.

What Kind Of Cinnamon Rolls Are Best For These Cinnamon Rolls?

I made these Rainbow St. Patrick’s Day Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls with the Pillsbury Grands! Cinnabon Cinnamon and Original Icing Cinnamon Rolls. I think that the Pillsbury Grands Cinnamon Rolls are so good. – I haven’t tried them with another brand

I mean I know that these are already canned “Cinnabon” cinnamon rolls but baking them with the heavy cream really makes them taste like the Cinnabon cinnamon rolls from the mall!

I personally love the centers of Cinnabon cinnamon rolls because they’re so soft and gooey!

What Sprinkles Did You Use For These Rainbow Cinnamon Rolls?

I used some Rainbow sprinkles that I had from Fancy Sprinkles. However, any sprinkles will work. I find that the color from Non-Pareils (the little dot sprinkles) will run when they hit the hit icing.

How To Store Cinnamon Rolls?

Whenever I’ve bought cinnamon rolls at the mall, they always tell me to keep them on the counter at room temperature and not put them in the fridge.

If I know we’re going to eat them that day or the next day, I store mine in an airtight container on the counter, longer than that that I store them in the fridge.

More Rainbow Recipes:

More Cinnamon Roll Recipes:

Rainbow Cinnamon Rolls

St. Patrick’s Day Cinnamon Rolls

Rainbow Cinnamon Rolls - St. Patrick's Day Cinnamon Rolls

Yield: 10 Rolls

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

We love using this TikTok hack involving heavy cream to make some of the best cinnamon rolls! They're perfect for an easy breakfast or fun to dress up for holidays! These cinnamon rolls take 30 minutes to make and taste like Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls.

Ingredients

2 cans Pillsbury Grands! Cinnabon Cinnamon and Original Icing Cinnamon Rolls
1 cup heavy cream
Icing from Pillsbury Grands! Cinnabon Cinnamon and Original Icing Cinnamon Rolls
Rainbow Sprinkles

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350F.
Open cinnamon rolls cans.
Place cinnamon rolls in a 9x13 pan with a little space between each roll so they can rise.
Pour heavy cream oven unbaked rolls.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Use cream cheese icing from cinnamon rolls cans and frost hot rolls.
Sprinkle with rainbow sprinkles.
Let cinnamon rolls sit for 3-4 minutes before serving.

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