We were getting ready for a Harry Potter movie night and the kids asked me to make a Butterbeer Frappuccino. And so we whipped this awesome treat up and WOW was it good! I think my kids were a little bit genius asking for this Butterbeer Frappuccino. It's so smooth and creamy, the toffee on top is a dream. Seriously, I wish I'd though of it sooner, because it tastes way better than any of the other frappucino recipes I've made recently--or ever had at Starbucks. You have to try it, if you're at all into Harry Potter snacks and treats. It's so worth the 5 minutes it … [Read more...]
Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes
These Chocolate Pumpkin Cupcakes are not only adorable and perfect for Fall, they're also really easy to make! This is the recipe to pull out when your child tells you at 8 pm that she volunteered to bring dessert to the fall harvest party in class tomorrow. I'm not the only one, am I? Not gonna lie, I've definitely gone the store-bought route in the past. I mean, the kids don't really care, do they? But I do like to show up with something unique when I can, because why be ordinary? These pumpkin cupcakes are a great compromise. Cute little pumpkins that only take a few … [Read more...]
Mocha Frappuccino Recipe
Oh this Mocha Frappuccino recipe is literally the easiest, best pick-me-up. Making a little frozen treat out of my morning coffee turned out to be easy and kind of fun. I mean, imagine having a little dessert treat on the commute to take the kids to school or when you're headed to work. That's what this chocolate frap tastes like. Even though it's easy to make. Yeah. So, what lead me to making this Mocha Frappuccino recipe? Well, basically, it's straight-up hot here. I mean, the weather is nice where I live most of the time, but the summer heat kills me. And it … [Read more...]
Caramel Frappuccino Recipe
One of my favorite drinks at Starbucks is their Caramel Frappuccino Recipe. I could literally have 2 a day and never get tired of them. So I figured out how to make one at home and it's so similar--but also, in many ways, better. Let's get started. When I decided to embark on the effort of figuring out how to make this Caramel Frappuccino Recipe, I didn't realize how simple it would really be. I mean, I watch the baristas at Starbucks, sure. And I know that it takes them less than 5 minutes to whip-up one of my favorite frozen drinks, but I had no idea I could recreate that at … [Read more...]
Dragon Frappuccino Recipe
When the kids asked me to make a Dragon Frappuccino Recipe I wasn't quite sure how to respond. Dragon what? So I did some research and found the perfect recipe for dragon frappuccinos! I have, ultimately, decided that this Dragon Frappuccino Recipe is going to be the first in a series of awesome frappuccinos that I make at home. They aren't too expensive when I buy them out, but they're just so yummy, and I don't have to drive anywhere to get my fix. Which is awesome, to say the least. What You Need to Make this Dragon Frappuccino Recipe Really, there's not much to … [Read more...]
Vanilla Bean Frappuccino Recipe
I can't believe how simple this Vanilla Bean Frappuccino recipe is. It's the building-block of every other frappuccino and probably the simplest vanilla frappuccino ever. If I had to make one every day, I'd do it with a smile, because it's so easy, I have all the ingredients on hand and it's so tasty...I don't even have to drive to Starbucks for a fix! Now, when I say that this Vanilla Bean Frappuccino recipe is simple, I am not kidding. When you pull up to the barista's window at the drive-thru (because, guess what--I am NOT getting out of the car with the kids and then all THAT … [Read more...]
Boozy Andes Mint Cupcakes
These are the best Boozy Andes Mint Cupcakes I've ever had. Sweet, minty, chocolatey and just the right amount of liquor to make these drunk cupcakes fun! I'm not kidding. These are so dang good. Someone I knew used to make drinks she called a Grasshopper--and I THINK that the recipe was just like this one...and it sure tastes the same. So, maybe these perfect little boozy Andes Mint cupcakes should be called Grasshopper cupcakes, but, I'm not really sure anyone would know what that meant but me! LOL! What You Need to Make this Boozy Andes Mint Cupcake Recipe Vanilla … [Read more...]
Caramel Apple Cupcakes
I love a good caramel apple, but sometimes that's just a lot of apple--and not enough caramel. So I came up with these amazing Caramel Apple Cupcakes to hit my craving for that caramel with a little baked-yumminess to go with! If we're all being transparent with each other, which we are, I just love caramel. Sure, you can put it on a pie, ice cream, whatever. I don't care. I love it however it comes. But when you pair it with the classic apple? Oh, you've made my caramel dreams come true. So, when I came up with this idea to make a tiiiiny slice of caramel-flavored cupcake … [Read more...]
Boozy Strawberry Cupcakes
When your favorite fruit is strawberries, when you find strawberry liqueur, you find fun ways to enjoy it, like these Boozy Strawberry Cupcakes. Simple, fun, and way more adult than a plain-ole cupcake, these are the perfect summer treat for the adults! And, that's the crux of the matter, isn't it? There should always be some special adult treat table right next to the mixers. Because we can enjoy a BBQ just like the kids can--and we're grown ups. We're supposed to enjoy them even more. Right? LOL! What You Need to Make this Classic Frozen Margarita Recipe Vanilla … [Read more...]
Tequila-Infused Margarita Cupcakes
Tequila-Infused Margarita Cupcakes are, officially, my favorite adult treat for every BBQ this summer. I mean, they're easy, fun, and really enjoyable. If you love a good margarita, need an adult treat, and enjoy a little lime in your life, then these margarita-flavored cupcakes are the right ones for you! You might ask what makes these easy margarita-flavored cupcakes so great. And I'd ask that too, if I were you. But the truth is, they're just yummy. Why do you order a margarita at a restaurant? Because they taste good. So, the margarita cupcake, well, it just makes sense to … [Read more...]