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How To Make Sinus Relief Shower Steamers With Essential Oils

Rebecca D. Dillon — Fri, 02 Dec 2022 18:19:10 +0000

Breathe in soothing steam to help clear your stuffy nose and ease your sinus pain, cough and headache symptoms naturally. Learn how to make sinus relief shower steamers with essential oils as a natural remedy for cold and flu season. Plus discover the best essential oils for sinus congestion along with their benefits when used to create DIY cold and flu shower melts. Cold and Flu Relief Shower Steamers for Sinus Congestion These peppermint and eucalyptus shower bombs are practically guaranteed to provide quick and lasting relief for sinus pressure and congestion. This popular DIY is just as effective as over-the-counter sprays and decongestants to help clear nasal passages and restore normal breathing. I chose a blend of eucalyptus and peppermint to make these cold and flu shower bombs. Not only do these essential oils smell wonderful together, but they are also ideal for helping to soothe cold symptoms such a nasal congestion and sinus pressure. However, you can also use your own blend of essential oils for sinus congestion to make these. So, be sure to check out my list of the best essential oils for sinus congestion included within this post. Ready to stock your medicine cabinet for cold and flu season? Discover the benefits of the ingredients in these DIY shower melts for colds and congestion, where to buy the ingredients, and how to make shower steamers at home as an easy way to soothe and alleviate symptoms. What Are Shower Steamers? Shower steamers are like a bath bomb for the shower. They are made with similar ingredients, though skin nourishing ingredients are excluded, as you don’t soak in this type of bath product. These ingredients may include citric acid, baking soda, cream of tartar or Epsom salt and essential oils. Similarly, when shower tablets are activated in water, they dissolve. As they dissolve, the aromatherapy shower steamers release essential oils. The essential oils then turn your shower into a large diffuser because of the steam. This essentially creates a mini spa in your own bathroom. One difference between bath bombs and shower steamers, however, is that these relaxing shower steamers with essential oils aren’t diluted in a carrier oil. They also contain higher concentrations of essential oil than are considered skin safe. Due to this, you should not use these aromatherapy shower tablets as a bath bomb in your tub, even though they are similar recipes. Shower steamer tablets are an easy way to enjoy aromatherapy in your shower! Whether you need to relax and unwind, want a morning pick me up, or need cold and flu symptom relief, shower bombs are a quick and easy alternative that you can make at home. Similar to how to make bath bombs, this aromatherapeutic product may be made with the similar ingredients such as citric acid and baking soda. However, you don’t need citric acid to recreate this recipe! Instead, I made my sinus relief shower steamers using baking soda and Epsom salt. While this prevents the product from activating like bath bombs which foam and bubble in the tub, it still allows them to slowly dissolve in the shower when they are ready to use. After all, you don’t need a lot of flair and bubbles for this application as it’s not at all like a bubble bath. In fact, soaking in these would be relatively uncomfortable as it uses a higher concentration of essential oils for sinus relief than recommended for a DIY bath soak, such as this detox bath soak recipe. Beginner DIY-ers can make this natural cold and flu remedy — even if you’ve never made bath bombs or shower melts before. You don’t need many ingredients to recreate this recipe. Therefore, these DIY sinus relief shower steamers are a great project for beginners who are just getting started making their own essential oil recipes and products. Are Shower Steamers the Same as Bath Bombs? While shower steamers are similar to bath bombs and may contain like ingredients, they are not the same. Bath bombs contain ingredients that not only fizz and foam, but that also nourish and moisturizing skin. Instead, shower steamers are like a bath bomb for the shower. The skin nourishing ingredients are excluded, as you don’t soak in this type of bath product. The ingredients used to make shower melts may include citric acid, baking soda, cream of tartar or Epsom salt and essential oils. Similar to bath bombs, when shower tablets are activated in water, they dissolve. As they dissolve, the aromatherapy shower steamers release essential oils. The essential oils then turn your shower into a large diffuser because of the steam. This essentially creates an at home spa in your own bathroom. A major difference between bath bombs and shower steamers, however, is that essential oil shower steamers aren’t diluted in a carrier oil. They also contain higher concentrations of essential oils than are considered skin safe. Due to this, you should not use these aromatherapy shower tablets as a bath bomb in your tub, even though the recipes may seem alike. Best Essential Oils for Sinus Congestion and Cold Symptoms While I used a blend of eucalyptus and peppermint essential oils to make these shower melts for cold and flu, you aren’t limited to these. Here are some other essential oils you can use to make cold and flu bombs: Eucalyptus: Eucalyptus essential oil is a powerful decongestant able to loosen phlegm, ease sinus pressure and clear both chest and sinus congestion. In turn, the soothing and cooling properties also help to alleviate coughing. It may also help relieve symptoms caused by bronchitis, asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. For conditions such as hay fever or allergic rhinitis, eucalyptus can reduce symptoms when inhaled. Rosemary: Rosemary essential oil is both a decongestant and anti-inflammatory. It works in similar manner as peppermint. However, it is less potent than peppermint. Peppermint: Like rosemary and eucalyptus, peppermint essential oil provides relief for sore throats, cough and congestion as well as allergy symptoms. Lavender: While lavender […]

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Peppermint Hot Cocoa Bombs

Rebecca D. Dillon — Fri, 04 Nov 2022 16:33:50 +0000

These peppermint cocoa bombs are the perfect treat for the holidays and wintertime! The easy hot chocolate bombs recipe is made with peppermint-flavored candy melts, hot cocoa mix, mini marshmallows, and crushed peppermint candy for the ultimate festive flavor. Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bombs After sharing adorable corgi hot chocolate bombs and cute mini chocolate bombs, I’m back with another tasty recipe: peppermint cocoa bombs! Although we usually associate peppermint hot chocolate with Christmas time, I love this flavor combo year-round. And let me tell you, these peppermint hot cocoa bombs are so good! They have just the right amount of peppermint flavor and chocolate aroma. And staying in tune with the candy cane theme, we’ll be using peppermint candy melts for the chocolate shells and peppermint candy as decorations. Get ready to curl up to a warm cup of hot chocolate loaded with candy cane flavor on a cold winter’s day. Made in about 30-minutes, this hot chocolate bomb recipe with marshmallows is quick, easy and fun to make. This recipe guides you on how to create a hollow peppermint ball that you can fill with your favorite store-bought or homemade hot chocolate mixture. Kids and adults both love watching this delicious holiday treat melt revealing the delicious, hot chocolate drink nestled inside. What Is A Hot Cocoa Bomb? Hot cocoa bombs have been going strong for a while now. In case you’ve never heard of them, let me explain what they are what makes them so much fun. A hot cocoa bomb is a hollow sphere made of chocolate stuffed with hot chocolate mix, marshmallows, and sweets. To enjoy them, you add hot milk into a mug and drop in a hot cocoa bomb. The warmth of the milk melts the chocolate shell and releases the delicious filling. It’s so much fun to watch and drink! Ingredients My peppermint hot cocoa bombs are not only gorgeous but so delicious! To make the recipe, you’ll need only a handful of easy-to-find ingredients. Here’s your shopping list! Peppermint candy melts: These white candy melts taste peppermint flavored and are adorned with tiny red specks. They make this treat look extra festive and infuse your hot chocolate with a delicious candy cane aroma. Hot cocoa mix dissolves in the warm milk and adds a rich chocolate note. Use your favorite store-bought hot cocoa mix, or try my quick hot chocolate mix recipe that I’m sharing further down in this post. Peppermint candies: We’ll be stuffing and decorating the hot chocolate bombs with crushed peppermint candy. The red and white pieces add festive cheer and really bring out the peppermint flavor. I used candy canes, but you could also try starlight mints or other peppermint candies. Mini marshmallows make these white chocolate bombs super cozy. I filled my hot cocoa bombs with white marshmallows. Of course, colorful marshmallows would be nice as well. Equipment Before starting with the hot cocoa bomb recipe, assemble the following tools and supplies: Semi-Sphere Silicone Mold: This supply is crucial to creating these peppermint hot cocoa bombs. I strongly recommend using silicone bomb molds because the material is flexible and makes it easy to unmold the chocolate spheres. Spoon to spread the chocolate throughout the mold. Alternately, a pastry brush also works and may be easier depending on your comfort level. Ziplock bag for decorating. Large ceramic platter to hold the chocolate bombs during the assembling process. Small frying pan to heat the edges of the chocolate shells. Microwave-safe bowl: This is necessary to melt the peppermint candy melts in the microwave. However, you may also use a double boiler or melting pot. Small bowl: Use a small bowl to contain the crushed peppermints until ready to use. How to Make Peppermint Cocoa Bombs Making hot chocolate bombs involves quite a few steps, but it’s easy, I promise. Let’s go over the process step-by-step. Prep work 1. To get started, set the plate in the freezer. Then crush the peppermint candies. TIP: I typically place the candy inside a large Ziploc bag then go over it with a rolling pin. However, if you have a food processor, it will make the process faster and easier. I recommend using the finer pieces of peppermint on the inside of the hot cocoa balls. While the larger chunks may be used to decorate the tops. Make the chocolate spheres 2. Melt candy according to package directions using your preferred method. (See the FAQ sections for more information on melting techniques.) 3. Add a spoonful of melted candy to each of the mold cavities. Then use a spoon to spread the peppermint candy inside the mold. Make sure to coat the entire cavity so it covers the entire interior, including the sides. (Alternately you may also use a pastry brush to assist with this step.) TIP: As this recipe makes six peppermint hot cocoa bombs, you need to coat twelve cavities from two molds. You can make these all at once. Or make and freeze half and then repeat the process if you only have one mold. 4. Transfer the leftover melted candy to a Ziplock baggie and set aside. You’ll use the remainder of the candy to decorate the chocolate balls after they’ve been pieced together. 5. Now set the candy-filled molds in the freezer for 5 minutes. Once all of the candy is solid, you are ready to fill the candy shells with hot chocolate mix and seal the two sides together. Assemble the cocoa bombs 6. To assemble the peppermint cocoa bombs, heat a small frying pan on the stovetop over low-medium heat. 7. Then, remove both the plate and candy-filled molds from the freezer. TIP: The cold plate will help prevent the candy from melting as you work. 8. Gently remove the candy semi-spheres from the mold. You need to be careful with removal as you need them to stay in one whole piece. Then place each candy shell upside down onto the chilled plate. 9. Grab one […]

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Easy Whipped Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub Recipe Plus Benefits

Rebecca D. Dillon — Tue, 01 Nov 2022 18:32:17 +0000

Nothing complements fall and winter better than cinnamon, nutmeg, clove and brown sugar. Create your own whipped pumpkin spice sugar scrub with this easy recipe. This exfoliating DIY sugar scrub is perfect for the season when cold weather hits. It smells lovely and is an ideal way to exfoliate and moisturize skin on a budget. Or make these as a simple, yet thoughtful gift idea. DIY Whipped Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub If sweater weather has you dreaming of pumpkin spice lattes, then this skincare DIY is a must! Not only is the scent amazing, but it’s also wonderful if you need a little self-care. An ideal way to both exfoliate and moisturize skin, this DIY pumpkin spice body scrub is affordable and easy to whip up in your kitchen. Made with a combination of coconut oil and warm, cozy spices whipped to perfection, there’s no better way to care for skin. Whether you need creative and frugal gift ideas, or are looking to replace those expensive store bought products, this exfoliating scrub is tops! Not only is this beauty product a fab addition to your skin care routine, these homemade body scrubs also make great DIY gifts for the holiday season. Keep reading to learn how to make your own whipped pumpkin spice sugar scrub. The Benefits of Sugar Scrubs There are a number of key benefits to using a pumpkin pie spice sugar scrub in your beauty routine. Following are the natural advantages of using homemade body scrubs for skin: A homemade sugar scrub for the body sloughs off the dead skin cells on the surface of your skin. This helps you get better looking skin right away and keeps your skin looking and feeling good. Exfoliating also helps your moisturizers and lotions penetrate deeper into your skin for more benefits. The exfoliating action of homemade body scrubs helps to smooth and brighten skin, giving it an even skin tone and texture. Exfoliating with a sugar scrub for body care cleans out your pores. This makes them appear smaller, and it helps remove dirt and toxins for better looking skin. This in turn may also help to prevent ingrown hairs. If you’re prone to body acne, using this product can remove dirt and debris that can clog pores and lead to blemishes. The oil in this exfoliating scrub helps moisturize and nourish your skin. As this skincare product is scented, you’ll enjoy the aromatherapy benefits of pumpkin spice. Supplies for Making a Pumpkin Pie Sugar Scrub These are supplies you’ll need to recreate this easy recipe for a whipped sugar scrub scented with pumpkin pie spice: Medium mixing bowl: You will need a medium to large size mixing bowl to combine and whip the ingredients called for in this recipe for making an exfoliating pumpkin pie scrub. Measuring cups and spoons: A one cup measuring cup and 3/4 teaspoon measuring spoon are necessary to measure out the cup coconut oil and the pumpkin pie spices called for in this easy DIY. Hand mixer: An electric hand mixer makes it quick and easy to blend the ingredients together. It’s also used to whip the sugar scrub to give it it’s fluffy texture. Alternately, you can also use a stand mixer to make this whipped body scrub. While you can use to a whisk to mix the ingredient initially, you will need an electric beater to actually whip the scrub. Container: You’ll need an airtight container to store the completed body scrub. I like to use a 16 oz. low profile jar. However, you may use any container of your choice. Spoon or spatula: If desired, you can use a spoon or spatula to stir the spices into the sugar. A utensil is also helpful for filling the container with the pumpkin spice sugar scrub. DIY Pumpkin Spice Sugar Scrub Ingredients Following are the ingredients necessary to make a pumpkin spice sugar scrub recipe for DIY holiday gifts or a rejuvenating spa day at home: Coconut oil: I used regular coconut oil for this skin care formulation. This carrier oil is a semi-solid at room temperature. If your coconut oil does not stay solid at room temperature, then you will not be able to make this recipe without some modifications. In this instance, I recommend that you swap out the coconut oil with shea butter, or make an emulsified sugar scrub. This ingredient serves as the base for the scrub and provides skin moisturizing properties. Sugar: Regular, granulated white sugar works best for this recipe. You can also use fine, caster sugar in its place for sensitive skin or facial applications. However, as this product contains regular coconut oil and a fragrance oil, I do not recommend that this product be used as a face scrub. Alternately, brown sugar is also a suitable alternative if you’d like to make a brown sugar scrub scented like pumpkin pie. This ingredient is used to exfoliate skin. Pumpkin pie spice: Just for fun, I added some spices to the sugar before mixing the formulation. This lends to the warmth of the scrub and complements the aroma of the fragrance oil. The pumpkin pie spice also helps exfoliate skin. (If you don’t have this spice blend on hand, you can learn how to make pumpkin pie spice here with spices you may already have in your cupboard.) Pumpkin fragrance oil: There are a number of fragrance oils that you can use to make this pumpkin spice sugar scrub. Choose from great fragrances like pumpkin pecan waffles, pumpkin caramel latte, pumpkin apple, pumpkin spice or homemade pumpkin pie! I used a pumpkin pie fragrance to scent my recipe. However, you can also choose an aroma from this spice scent blend. Or try pumpkin spice essential oil at up to 2% of the formulation. (Learn how to make pumpkin spice essential oil here.) Variations and Substitutions This whipped pumpkin sugar scrub was formulated to be as easy to make as possible. However, you can mix things […]

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Custom Canvas Prints for Home Decor and Personalized Gifts

Rebecca D. Dillon — Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:43:18 +0000

Learn how to affordably decorate your home using custom canvas prints. If you’re on a budget, decorating can be outside of reach. However, you can create gorgeous, gallery quality artwork for cheaper than you may think. Discover how to use popular images and designs, as well as your own photos, to decorate your walls without breaking the bank. Or create them to give as unique gifts throughout the year. Personalized Canvas Prints Take your space from ordinary to extraordinary! Personalized canvas prints are a wonderful way to liven up any room’s decor. They are also a fantastic gift to give. Aside from being a great gift, they are very durable and can last a really long time. There’s no better gift than a classic piece of art for your home. If you’ve never ordered art for wall decor before, it may seem a bit daunting. Fortunately, it’s much easier than you may think. So, whether you’re buying custom canvas prints as a unique gift for family and friends, or to decorate your own space, you can do so within your budget without sacrificing quality. Affordable Custom Wall Art Let’s face it. Not all of can afford to have original artwork in our homes. Even at the Sidewalk Art show my city hosts each year, original paintings typically start at around $300. The price only goes up from there. Fortunately, you can create the perfect customized canvas prints for your living space as an affordable alternative. I found that I was able to create and order personalized art online for significantly cheaper without sacrificing the integrity of the space. You can choose from pre-designed artwork or upload your own drawings or photographs. Whichever option you choose, your art will printed onto quality canvas, then framed so it’s ready for display in your home. Whether you’re looking for a solution for the empty space above your headboard or TV, or need a unique piece to help style your buffet, budget-friendly canvas prints are ideal. But, where do you find them? And, how do you style canvas wall art in your home? Continue reading, for an easy answer to both of these questions! Decorating with Custom Canvas Prints from Photowall If you’re looking for new art for your walls, but aren’t sure where to get started, then I highly recommend Photowall. Photowall provides custom canvas print services for both individuals and business with impeccable taste. I recently used this company to create custom art for my own walls. Specifically, I was looking for artwork for two spots on my wall that seemed incredibly bare — over my headboard in the bedroom and over the buffet in my living room/dining area. I wasn’t really sure what I wanted when I started. Fortunately, Photowall made it easy to find the perfect artwork for both spaces and offered highly competitive prices! That I could search by color and category as well as find inspiration on their site, made the process much easier. Photowall allows you to create custom wallpaper murals, posters and canvas prints. They have thousands of beautiful designs to choose from, including works from popular artists. You also have the option of uploading your own artwork or photographs. I did both. With custom canvas prints starting under $50, I couldn’t believe how inexpensive it was to order large works of art to decorate my walls. I ordered the largest size they had, and spent around $100 each. Benefits of Ordering Through Photowall As I was browsing through all of the categories and design options on Photowall — and entertaining various print sizes — I realized that this company provides a number of wonderful benefits. From helping you select the best piece of art to their uncomplicated return policy, I was sold from start to finish. These are some of the perks you’ll enjoy when shopping for personalized art through Photowall: You can search by color. I found a gorgeous floral print to go over my bed. The muted colors were a perfect match with my existing theme as I was able to search by the color scheme. I was also able to find a print that matched the original paintings in my dining area by searching for specific color combinations. If you aren’t sure what design or color you’re after, you can search for art by theme. Whether it’s a woodland forest or modern abstract art, you can pick your favorite motif and browse to your heart’s content for that ideal look. You can even order your favorite art reproductions from famous artists throughout time for the perfect customized canvas print! Custom photo canvas prints are a breeze to create. Simply upload a high quality photograph and it is meticulously printed onto canvas. I ordered a print from my son’s wedding for one of my canvas prints and was absolutely delighted. The detail was immaculate and the quality well exceeded my expectations. This with ordered the largest print size they have! Photowall offers seriously affordable pricing. Of course comparing original art to prints isn’t quite the same. But even compared to prints of the same size I might pick up at TJ Maxx, I paid considerably less. Plus, there was the added bonus of being able to use any art, photograph or design I wanted. When they say custom, they mean it! Not only can you use your artwork or a design they’ve provided, you can crop the art however you like and choose the size of the print. Choose prints that are tall, skinny or square up to 40″ in dimension either vertically or horizontally. The frame construction for the artwork is solidly made and comes pre-assembled. The corners are square and nothing is offset or crooked. Additionally, they are made with an FSC-certified wooden frame. Each print comes with saw tooth hangers attached. Therefore, you don’t need to worry about how you’re going to hang your custom artwork. Just be sure you indicate how the piece will go on the wall […]

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Creative Halloween Treats to Celebrate Spooky Season

Rebecca D. Dillon — Sat, 22 Oct 2022 15:28:30 +0000

Celebrate spooky season with this creative collection of fun Halloween treats and desserts recipes. Savory or sweet, these ideas for kids and adults can’t be beat! Spooky Halloween Party Treats Halloween is a fun time of year to entertain neighbors and schoolmates, family and friends. If you’re seeking frighteningly fun treats for your party guests or trick-or-treaters, then you’ve come to the right place! Whether you’re in love with ghosts and goblins or witches and mummies, there’s no shortage of your favorite characters in this delightful collection of festive holiday ideas and mouth watering recipes. There’s no better way to celebrate the spookiest month of the year than with hauntingly good treats. I caught up with my favorite food bloggers to get their best halloween recipes, from holiday charcuterie to baked goods to savory snacks. Keep reading to discover the most creative Halloween treats for your autumn celebrations or Halloween party this year. Savory and Sweet Halloween Treat Recipes When you think of Halloween treats, most of us think of something sweet. However, not all goodies need to sinfully sugary, however. These recipes provide the perfect combo of both savory and sweet to satisfy all your party guests. Candy Corn Pretzel Bites A pretzel, a Hershey’s kiss, and candy corn — so easy, but these make ahead bite-sized sweet and salty Candy Corn Pretzel Bites are super addicting! The perfect easy Halloween treat from Bunsen Burner Bakery! Monster Munch Party Mix Chex Mix is always a popular party favorite. This take on this timeless snack combines salty Chex cereal, Bugles and pretzel sticks with Halloween candy corn, candy eyes and Reese’s Pieces for a sweet and savory way to fill your belly. Learn how to make your own Monster Munch here. Hocus Pocus Popcorn This Hocus Pocus Popcorn from Simplistically Living is a glorious recipe to serve up at any Halloween party! This fun treat is extremely easy to make and requires just 4 ingredients. Not only is it the perfect blend of salty and sweet, but it’s also kid-friendly. Frankenstein Finger Pretzel Halloween Treats A mix of salty pretzel rods and either chocolate or candy wafers, these fun finger foods are literally just that! Everyone will be amazed by these realistic — and tasty! — pretzel treats for Halloween. Adorned with slice almond fingernails and candy eyeballs, this crunchy party food can also be bagged for trick-or-treaters. Fun Halloween Cookies and Sweets From soft cookies to brownies and other tasty sweets, these party treats make a captivating addition to any party table where fun Halloween treats are in order! Halloween Oreo Balls If you need an easy, no-bake dessert for the holiday, these 5-ingredient Halloween Oreo balls are the perfect fall treat for your party! Discover how to make these seasonal, bite-size pumpkin Oreo balls to impress and delight your party guests, friends and family on this spooky October holiday. Ghost Sandwich Cookies These ghost sandwich cookies are shaped like little ghosts for the cutest Halloween treats! They have a layer of rich, black cocoa buttercream sandwiched between two ghost shaped sugar cookies. Then they are covered in white chocolate. If you’re looking for the perfect, ghastly cookie for your tricksters, these are sure to be the star of any Halloween party dessert table! Peanut Butter Cups Spider Cookies These easy, spider cookies make an adorable dessert for a cookie charcuterie board or after school snacks. Made using your favorite peanut butter cookies recipe, these are effortlessly decorated with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, candy eyes, and some chocolate drizzle to resemble spiders. Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownies Another delightful Halloween dessert, these pumpkin cheesecake brownies are quick and easy to make. These delish pumpkin brownies make a perfect fall snack with a rich chocolate flavor, a creamy pumpkin cheesecake layer and a pecan streusel topping. These semi-homemade Halloween treats start with a box of brownie mix, so they are easy to make. Soft Pumpkin Halloween Sugar Cookies These soft Halloween sugar cookies are perfect for shaping into cuteness for any season. However, these pumpkin designs are especially adorable! Make this frosted dessert to share with neighbors or a school party. Package them inside treat bags for party favors or add some color to your dessert board. Made with real cream cheese, these cookies are sure to be snatched up as fast as you can make them. Mummy Pops Similar to cake pops, these mummy pops are made using brownie box mix for a tasty way to entertain your guests. Made with dark chocolate brownies and cream cheese dipped in white chocolate, kids and adults alike will love this wonderfully blended concoction. Witch Hat Cookies Crayons & Cravings has a wonderful recipe for making witch hat cookies. These tasty and creative Halloween party treats are made with homemade chocolate cookies, buttercream frosting, and Hershey Kisses. Halloween Cupcakes and Dessert Recipes A party without cupcakes? Never! If you love sweets, you’ll find that these hauntingly delicious, dessert recipes take the cake. Slime Cupcakes You definitely want to check out this fun and easy slime cupcakes recipe! This easy Halloween treat is filled with homemade edible slime on the inside similar to that of a cream-filled, Halloween snack cake. So, it’s both a creative and tasty way to scare up some fun with an unexpected surprise for all your party guests. Cauldron Cake Recipe Bewitching and beguiling, this recipe for cauldron cake from The Gracious pantry is irresistible and perfect for you Halloween sweet tooth! A delightful treat from the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, this Halloween dessert tastes just like a chocolate chip cake. Halloween Witch Cupcakes These Halloween witch cupcakes from Preppy Kitchen will knock your guests’ socks off! Spooky faces are piped with buttercream while the witches’ hats are made with a candy-filled ice cream cone filled to the brim. Everything is SO good, that you’ll enjoy the moist, richly spiced pumpkin cupcakes as much as the cupcake toppers! Hocus Pocus Cupcakes Inspired by Disney and the movie of the […]

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Pumpkin Oreo Balls: No Bake Fall Treats (with Printable Gift Tags)

Rebecca D. Dillon — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 13:54:23 +0000

Need an easy, no-bake dessert for the holidays? These 5-ingredient pumpkin Oreo balls are the perfect fall treat for Halloween, Thanksgiving and everything in between! Read on to discover how to make these seasonal, bite-size Oreo cookie truffles to impress and delight your party guests, friends and family this autumn. Pumpkin Oreo Truffles These pumpkin-shaped Oreo balls are one of the simplest Halloween treats you make for autumn. Kids love these tasty no-bake desserts for Halloween as much as the adults. Not only are they delicious, they’re also visually appealing. If you’re ready to dive into some bite sized fun, these Halloween Oreo balls are the perfect creation! Whether you need an after school snack or something special for a party tray or dessert charcuterie, these cookie truffles can’t be beat. Best of all, they only require about 20-minutes to actively make. Plus, I’ve also included printable gift tags in case you need a last minute DIY gift. What are Oreo Pumpkin Cookie Balls? Pumpkin Oreo balls combine classic ingredients to create a delicious fall dessert that’s a cross between a cookie and a candy truffle confection. This easy, pumpkin shaped treat blends crumbled Oreo cookies with cream cheese to create tasty truffle-like sweets. They are then dipped in melted, orange candy wafers for a chocolate coating that resembles our favorite winter squash. Finally, they are decorated with pretzel stems and M&M candies — so they appear as delectable as they taste. Similar to my easy no bake Oreo truffles with cream cheese, these Oreo cookie truffles are ideal for entertaining. Whether you need an autumn dessert, Halloween treat or a homemade food gift for the holidays, you can’t go wrong with this amazing party food idea. Of course, there are a number of ways to recreate this amazing autumn cookie treat — both in flavor and appearance. So, be sure to check out the variations I’ve provided for this recipe if you’d like to mix things up. Seasonal No Bake Fall Party Treats Taste aside, one of my favorite things about this dessert is that there’s no baking required. Which means, you can keep your oven free for other things. Not only will there be fewer dishes to wash, but it’s always a win when you can cook a holiday dinner and make your favorite fall party treats at the same time. As if you need any other reasons to try out these no bake pumpkin balls, I figured I’d share why making this recipe is a win: These no bake desserts are ideal for a festive autumn treat. And what’s better than not having to turn on your oven? Not only is there no baking required, but this dessert is incredibly easy to make. It requires just a few, basic ingredients and you only need 20-minutes to make them, not including the time they’re in the freezer. In fact, these pumpkin Oreo cookies balls are so simple that the kids can join in the fun and help. There’s not a single occasion they aren’t suited for. You can make these for after school fall snacks, a dessert charcuterie board for autumn entertaining, or as colorful cookie treats for Halloween and Thanksgiving desserts. Desserts that look pretty don’t always have the flavor that you would expect. Fortunately, these are everything you’re hoping for and they taste absolutely delicious! (Because who doesn’t love Oreo cookies?) These party treats also make wonderful homemade holiday food gifts for the season. However, as they do need to stay refrigerated, be sure to include a note when gifting. I’ve included free printable gift labels for this party dessert. Therefore, whether you’re giving these as party favors or gifting them to friends and family, they’re effortless to package and decorate. Pumpkin Oreo Dessert Variations I’ve created the easiest version of these pumpkin Oreo desserts possible. However, that means there’s room to make this dessert unique to you! If you’re looking for variations on this autumn treat, then be sure to consider some of these other amazing possibilities: I used regular Oreo cookies for this no bake dessert. However, you don’t have to pick the chocolate ones! You can also substitute them with Nabisco Golden Oreos or a seasonal favorite such as Pumpkin Spice Oreos when they are released. Use different colored candy chocolate to decorate these Oreo pumpkin cookie balls. You can use them to add additional details to the pumpkin for a more authentic look. Or color them something other than orange to create cream cheese truffles that resemble spiders, witches or ghosts. Decorate your desserts with piped icing or other candies and nuts. Insert a lollipop stick into each Oreo ball before freezing and prior to dipping in the melted candy. You can then make pumpkin cake pops! Create Halloween cakesicles or snack cakes by mixing half of the crushed Oreo mixture with baked box cake mix. Simply blend freshly baked cake together with the half the Oreos and cream cheese in a stand mixer. Then shape and freeze in the same way I did with these pumpkin cakesicles. Just keep in mind you may need additional chocolate or candy melts for coating. Mix in a small amount of your favorite liqueur to amp up the flavor of these fabulous sweets. Banana, passion fruit, pineapple, cassis and creme de cacao liqueur all compliment the flavor of chocolate Oreos beautifully. Alternately, you may also add a small amount of vanilla extract. Make these reminiscent of your favorite homemade pumpkin pie and give these goodies a pumpkin flavor. To make pumpkin spice Oreo truffles, mix in 3/4 teaspoon each of fresh or canned pumpkin puree (or pumpkin butter) and pumpkin pie spice. Swap out the cream cheese in this cookie dessert with frosting, Marshmallow fluff or even peanut butter. Doing so will allow you to store these truffles at room temperature rather than in the refrigerator. Give these delightful treats a PSL twist that’s reminiscent of a pumpkin spice latte by adding 3/4 teaspoon pumpkin […]

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