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Lace Cookies Recipe

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Get ready for the busy holiday cookie exchange season with this unique Lace Cookies Recipe. This post was written by me through an activation with HireInfluence on behalf of Community Coffee. Although I received compensation for participating in the campaign, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Lace cookies recipe

Lace Cookies Recipe

Hello, holidays! That’s right folks, we are only mere weeks away from the holiday season. You know what that means? Cookie dunking! Did you know that I love to dunk my holiday cookies in my coffee? SO. GOOD! So I’m getting all of the holiday feels today by sharing my family’s favorite holiday cookie exchange recipe with you. This Lace Cookies Recipe is going to be a huge hit at your next holiday cookie exchange. Unique, beautiful and DELICIOUS, these are my most asked-for cookies during the holiday season. Grab the family recipe plus be sure to scroll down for a delicious #ReserveYours Community Coffee Giveaway!

Best holiday cookie exchange recipe

Lace Cookies Recipe

No coffee bar is complete without a delicious holiday cookie exchange recipe. What are my go-to cookies for the holiday season? My mom’s Lace Cookies Recipe. This family recipe gives me all of my childhood feels during the holidays. Trust me when I say that this cookie recipe will end up being a HUGE hit with your guests!

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Serves: 4 dozen
 
Ingredients
  • 1 Cup Finely Chopped Walnuts (I use the food processor)
  • ½ Cup Unsalted Butter, softened
  • ½ cup Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon Milk
  • 2 Tablespoons Flour
  • Optional - 1 container of microwaveable chocolate & sprinkles
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
  2. Line 4 cookie sheets with aluminum foil.
  3. In small saucepan, heat walnuts, butter, sugar, flour and milk over medium heat. Stir CONSTANTLY until butter is melted and ingredients are totally blended. Remove from heat.
  4. Drip level ½ teaspoonfuls of mixture onto foil, 3 inches apart. Yes, these will NOT look like cookies.
  5. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until light golden brown.
  6. Cool for 15 minutes on foil. Delicately "peel" cookies from foil.
  7. Cool at least 10 more minutes.
  8. Want to add some chocolate love? When completely cool, dip cookies in microwaveable chocolate, top with sprinkles and allow to cool. YUM 🙂

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Be sure to pin this recipe for your next holiday cookie exchange!

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By the way, these lace cookies pair perfectly with Community® Private Reserve® Founder’s Blend. Just saying.

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Cookies + coffee = HEAVEN! Inspired by my favorite holiday combo, I created this delicious coffee bar inspired gift basket. Complete with Community® Private Reserve®, the perfect premium coffee for gift giving this holiday season – you will LOVE sharing the cookie dunk love! So how about a giveaway? Enter the #ReserveYours Community Coffee Giveaway for a chance to win my DIY coffee bar inspired gift basket! Includes:

  • (2) packages of Community Private Reserve Ground Coffee in Founder’s Blend
  • (2) packages of Community Private Reserve Ground Coffee in Evangeline Blend
  • (1) $25 Gift Card (so you can grab more coffee bar supplies)
  • (1) French Press
  • (2) Community Coffee Mugs
  • (2) Community Coffee Travel Mugs
  • (2) Coffee Syrups in Peppermint & Gingerbread
  • (1) Christmas Tree Candle
  • (1) Mini Cookie Sheet & Spatula (so you can make this Lace Cookies Recipe!)
  • (1) Giant Candy Cane

Make sure to click the picture of THIS gift basket before submitting your entry to be eligible to win! You can enter daily to increase your chances of winning! Please read full official rules for this giveaway HERE. Open to U.S. residents only. Ends 12/16/2016 11:59 pm EST. Here’s how to enter:

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Best Homemade Mac n Cheese – Kid-Approved!

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Make the tastiest side dish for the whole family with The best Homemade Mac N Cheese – Kid-Approved! This post is sponsored by St. Jude as a St. Jude Blogger Ambassador. All delicious opinions are my own. Best homemade mac n cheese

Best Homemade Mac n Cheese – Kid-Approved!

Now that’s it’s officially November, I feel like I can finally talk about Thanksgiving. I am hosting my first EVER Thanksgiving at my house this year. Begin panic! As I worry about everything from place settings for almost 20 people to coordinating schedules – at the forefront of my mind is FOOD. I have no idea what I’m making. But with lots of kids joining our feast, I know one thing is for sure. It better taste darn good. So I needed a homemade, crowd-pleasing, kid-approved side dish that will have all of the comforts of the holiday. Desperate for tried and true recipes, I found the Best Homemade Mac n Cheese! Ready to make yours in time for Thanksgiving feasting?

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Breakfast Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers

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Avoid the midday crash! Join the 30-Day Protein Challenge and make this delicious Breakfast Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers Recipe to energize your day. This post is brought to you by The Beef Checkoff and The Motherhood. All delicious opinions are my ownBreakfast philly cheesesteak stuffed peppers

Breakfast Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers

I am a creature of habit. 2 boiled eggs for breakfast everyday. My husband shakes his head at me as I stand over my pot every morning, waiting for the water to boil. I know there are other ways to cook eggs, but this is comfortable. Familiar. But when I was asked to join the 30 Day Protein Challenge, I had to step outside of my “comfort breakfast” box. Then, the AHA moment. Dinner for breakfast. YUM! Start your morning with this delicious Breakfast Philly Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers recipe. Saying goodbye to my boring breakfast routine, this delicious dinner-inspired meal will have you energized to take on the day. Ready to crack some eggs? Grab the recipe!

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Galaxy Popcorn and Ice Age: Collision Course Movie Night

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Host an out-of-this-world movie party with Galaxy Popcorn and Ice Age: Collision Course Movie Night! This post is sponsored by 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment. All galactic opinions are my own. May contain affiliate links

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Galaxy Popcorn and Ice Age: Collision Course Movie Night

Have an affinity for night sky? We do too! We’re hosting an epic out-of-this-world family movie night and you’re invited! Grab this easy Galaxy Popcorn Recipe and host your own Ice Age: Collision Course Movie Night with your family and friends.

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Galaxy Popcorn

A little sweet. A little salty. A LOT of starry fun! This easy Galaxy Popcorn Recipe is the perfect snack for your starry night themed movie night. You’re one step closer to a kid-friendly out-of-this-world kind of snack! Here’s how to make it:

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Make an out-of-this-world snack for your next movie night or space themed party! This Galaxy Popcorn is sure to have your guests seeing stars with this easy recipe!
Ingredients
  • 1 Bag of Microwave Popcorn
  • 1 Bag of Black Candy Melts
  • 1 Bag of Royal Blue Candy Melts
  • 1 Bag of Lavender Candy Melts
  • 1 Vial of Silver Edible Stars - found at your local craft store
Instructions
  1. Make popcorn according to package instructions.
  2. Melt whole bag of black candy melts in microwave according to package instructions.
  3. In large bowl, gently combine popcorn and black melted candy until coated.
  4. Spread popcorn in a single layer on wax paper lined cookie sheet.
  5. Melt ¼ cup of blue candy melts. Drizzle on top of popcorn.
  6. Melt ¼ cup of lavender candy melts. Drizzle on top of popcorn.
  7. Sprinkle edible stars on top of your popcorn.
  8. Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes, or until candy has hardened. Serve immediately or store in airtight container.

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How fun is this upgraded popcorn snack for your family movie night or galaxy themed party? Your guests will love the sweet and salty combo!

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Ice Age Family Movie Night

Galaxy popcorn made, we were ready for an epic Ice Age Family Movie Night, featuring Ice Age: Collision Course. How exciting to receive a full galaxy themed box of fun for our family movie night this past weekend.

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We launched a vinegar & baking soda rocket!

Starry night party

We projected the starry night onto our ceiling!

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We checked out the Super Moon with our new telescope!

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And most importantly, we grabbed our galaxy popcorn to sit down and watch the new Ice Age: Collision Course movie!

Ice age collision course blu-ray release

The 5th in the series, our favorite Ice Age characters Sid, Manny, Diego and Scrat are all back in yet another epic Ice Age adventure! Featuring Scrat in Space (yes, still chasing that acorn!) and a plan to save the planet from a galactic asteroid crash, your family will laugh and enjoy the newest Ice Age movie again and again!


Here’s a fun new video about Ice Age: Collision Course and asteroid belts! Don’t forget to check out the Scrat: Spaced Out Mini-Movie for extra laughs and lots of fun bonus material.

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Our family certainly enjoyed our Ice Age themed movie night, complete with Galaxy Popcorn, fun out-of-this-world themed activities and lots of family giggles!

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Be sure to look for Ice Age: Collision Course now available on Blu-Ray/DVD  and Digital HD.

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Ice Age: Collision Course Blu-Ray Giveaway

Does your family love Sid, Manfred, Diego and the rest of the Ice Age gang? Then be sure to enter and win the newest movie! One lucky reader will win the new Ice Age: Collision Course Deluxe Edition Blu-Ray Combo Pack! Open to U.S. residents only. Ends 10/28. Here’s how to enter:

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Apple Race Car Snack for Kids

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Kids II. All opinions are 100% mine.

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Vroom, vroom! It’s time to race into snack time with this adorable Apple Race Car Snack for Kids. Perfect for playdates, parties or just a fun activity, your child will love fueling up their tummies with a zooming race car inspired snack. Inspired by the all-new Oball Go Grippers Toy Collection, we’re having so much fun zooming, racing, and bouncing(?) with our new favorite Oball Go Grippers play set. Find out what has my toddler entertained for hours plus scroll down to find out how to win an amazing Oball Go Grippers toy prize pack in time for the holidays. Apple race cars

Apple Race Car Snack for Kids

What I love about this snack is how the cars stand up. Seriously, my toddler thought this was the “coolest snack ever” because it really looked like a car. Combining a delicious treat, creativity and a little motor skills activity in one, we had a blast making our very own zooming apple race cars!

What You Will Need:

  • 1 Apple
  • Toasted Oats Cereal
  • Peanut Butter (or if allergic: sun butter, almond butter, etc.)
  • Mini Chocolate Chips

Directions:

  1. Cut apple into “car shaped” wedges. (I used my apple slicer, than split those wedges in half lengthwise). The wedges should be able to stand on it’s own.
  2. Next, dip your toasted oats cereal (aka wheels) into t he peanut butter. Then secure onto your car.
  3. Finally, dip your mini chocolate chips into the peanut butter and place inside the “o” of the cereal. Now stand up your apple race car snack for a delicious and creative snack. So simple!

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Oball Go Grippers™ Bounce ‘N Zoom Speedway™

Needless to say, this Apple Race Car Snack goes perfectly with our new favorite toy. The Oball Go Grippersâ„¢ Bounce ‘N Zoom Speedwayâ„¢ from Kids II is a HUGE play set filled with cars that are racing, zooming, turning, lifting and even bouncing into action. Oball speedway toy review I love that it’s super tall, encouraging kids to be active in play time as cars twist and turn down spiral slides, change directions, bounce, curve and ultimately engage your toddler in hours of fun.

While pictures are great, I don’t think it really gives enough depth into how much fun this speedway toy is. That’s why we made a FUN video too, so you can see exactly how much fun we’re having! The new Oball Go Grippersâ„¢ Bounce ‘N Zoom Speedwayâ„¢ is available right now at Toys R Us, along with the new Oball Go Grippers toy collection: Oball Go Grippersâ„¢ Vehicle Assortment, Oball Go Grippers Loaderâ„¢, Oball Go Grippers Dump Truckâ„¢, Oball Go Grippers Car Carrierâ„¢, Oball Go Grippers Race Carsâ„¢ and more. You can shop this collection now for great holiday gift ideas too. Oball toy giveaway

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26 Hurricane Grilling Recipes to the Rescue

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Don’t let a hurricane power outage leave you stressed about food! Here are 26 Hurricane Grilling Recipes to the Rescue

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There’s a hurricane on the way, just in case you haven’t noticed. With the possibility of a storm that rivals that of Hurricane Andrew – Florida is the state of “chickens with our heads cut off.” Empty water shelves. Face palm moments. Angry defensive drivers…Wait, that’s everyday. You can imagine the pandemonium in my hometown as Hurricane Matthew creeps closer. And while everyone seems to be focused on safety (as they should be), I’m over here like

“What the heck are we going to EAT?!”

Canned food isn’t going to cut it when the power goes out. So I’ve asked my blogging friends for help. Are hurricanes a-blowing? Then be prepared to keep the family fed with these 26 hurricane grilling recipes to the rescue!

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5-Minute Sweet and Spicy Chicken Salad

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Is your Chicken Salad boring your lunch? Kick up the flavor with this 5-Minute Sweet and Spicy Chicken Salad. This post is sponsored by Produce for Kids. All delicious opinions are my own Sweet and spicy chicken salad

5-Minute Sweet and Spicy Chicken Salad

Do you get bored with lunch? I do all of the time. I don’t know what’s wrong with me. I can eat the same breakfast everyday, drink the same coffee. But by lunchtime, I’m craving ANYTHING except what is in my fridge. I know; I’m super weird. I needed to spice up my lunchtime routine, which is how this 5-Minute Sweet and Spicy Chicken Salad came to be. This is NO boring chicken salad, folks. I wouldn’t do that to you. Find out how to make this amazing combo of avocado, apples, cucumber and chicken in a flash plus find out how your produce purchase can instantly donate FREE meals to Feeding America this fall.

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Fall Steak Kabobs with Apple Cider Marinade

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Are you getting enough protein in your diet? Join the 30-Day Protein Challenge and make this delicious Fall Steak Kabobs with Apple Cider Marinade. This post is brought to you by The Beef Checkoff and The Motherhood. All delicious opinions are my own Fall steak kabobs apple cider marinade

Fall Steak Kabobs with Apple Cider Marinade

While you guys are sipping on your Pumpkin Spice Lattes and pulling out your adorable fall wardrobe, I’m still sweltering in 90 degree heat.

Insert side-eye.

When fall doesn’t arrive in Florida…you have to create your own. We Floridians have to be a tad bit more creative when it comes to incorporating fall into our lives – which is why I’m taking fall to the grill. Taste the season with these Fall Steak Kabobs with Apple Cider Marinade plus check out why I’m joining the Protein Challenge!

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Peanut Butter Apple Pie Smoothie Bowl

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Enjoy a fall inspired breakfast with this Peanut Butter Apple Pie Smoothie Bowl. Basically all of my favorite things mixed together. Grab your spoon. Peanut butter apple pie smoothie bowl

Peanut Butter Apple Pie Smoothie Bowl

I honestly didn’t understand the smoothie bowl craze. I mean, why would anyone take the time to blend a smoothie and then put it in a bowl? But then I sat down and enjoyed one. Ohhhhh. Mixing together your own toppings the way you’d like them on your spoon, beautiful presentation, and the feeling of sitting down (since when do moms get to sit down?) to a nice breakfast. Game changer.

So fall + smoothie bowl craze = this Peanut Butter Apple Pie Smoothie Bowl. Because when did this mom ever follow the smoothie bowl rules? Grab your Pumpkin Spice Latte and make this easy fall inspired breakfast.

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3-Ingredient Creamy Pumpkin Popsicles {No Dairy}

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Shift your kids’ taste buds from summer to fall with these delicious Creamy Pumpkin Popsicles that have no dairy – only 3 ingredients! A perfect fall treat, so easy to make.Creamy pumpkin popsicles no dairy

3-Ingredient Creamy Pumpkin Popsicles {No Dairy}

So remember that can of pumpkin in my fridge? Yep, it was still around. Even after 2 recipes, the can remained. Every time I opened the fridge, the can stared me down as if to say “why haven’t you eaten me yet?” I can’t waste perfectly delicious pumpkin. I just can’t. But as fall takes it’s sweet time arriving in Florida (um, can I say no to 90 degree temperatures now?), I’m dreaming of cool temperatures in a more constructive way. Creamy Pumpkin Popsicles. All of the creaminess of pumpkin dessert, this healthier fall treat is a delicious way to welcome in the season. Perfect dairy-free treat for kids (with a baby safe option) – enjoy this creamy popsicle recipe all fall long. Ready to make some? You only need 3 ingredients!

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