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Apple Muffins

followtheruels — Wed, 22 Aug 2018 21:00:17 +0000

This is the third makeover of this recipe that I’ve done and it may be my favorite yet! With Fall right around the corner, I have been hankering for anything “Fall spiced”, which includes all things apple, pumpkin, and more! These apple muffins certainly check off that box with the sweet and tart apples mixed...

Fondant Flower Stem Cookies

followtheruels — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 21:30:36 +0000

There are lots of things that inspire me and my cookie decorations, but I tend to find lots of inspiration from cake decorators! They are just so talented and are working with a very similar medium (and limitations), which make adapting certain cake designs to cookies pretty easy. These particular cookies were inspired by a...

Homemade Bacon Dog Treats

followtheruels — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 21:41:00 +0000

While I don’t have a pup of my own (something I remind my husband of, daily), there is a special place in my heart for all dogs. If I see a person walking down the street with their doggo, I will instinctually talk…yes talk…to the dog while totally ignoring the human. It typically goes something...

Watercolor Seaside Cookies

followtheruels — Fri, 10 Aug 2018 19:00:07 +0000

I have been dying to make some cookies that combined both watercolor and metallic details. Various ideas floated around in my head. It wasn’t until I was organizing my cookie cutters and came across these long-lost seashell and starfish cookie cutters that I had never used that it hit me! All at once I had...

How to Make a Letterboard Cake

followtheruels — Wed, 08 Aug 2018 21:00:28 +0000

I have to give the credit for this cake to one of my Instagram followers. While I am not sure it was her intention was to make her own letterboard cake, a string of messages sparked this cute idea! This letterboard cake would be perfect for an announcement, birthday, or any other special event. Since...

Seven-Minute Frosting

followtheruels — Mon, 06 Aug 2018 21:07:01 +0000

I can’t believe it has taken me this long to share my quick and easy seven-minute frosting with you guys! While I won’t say it’s my favorite buttercream (my Swiss meringue buttercream still takes the cake, literally), it is the perfect frosting to make when you are in a pinch. And in case you are...

Preppy Onesie Baby Shower Cookies

followtheruels — Fri, 03 Aug 2018 19:30:54 +0000

This past weekend I was back in my hometown of San Diego for not one but two baby showers! One was for my oldest friend and the other was for ME! For my first baby shower, I couldn’t help but make cookies to take with me all the way to California. It definitely helped that the...

No Bake Cookie Dough Fudge

followtheruels — Thu, 02 Aug 2018 13:01:51 +0000

One of the things I miss the most since learning I was pregnant is licking the bowl! Since I do a lot of baking, you can only imagine how many cookie dough and cake batter covered bowls I have had to leave behind. It’s taken a lot of will-power but somehow I have made it...

Watercolor Ice Cream Cookies

followtheruels — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 21:00:48 +0000

Even though it seems like Summer is winding down, it is certainly heating up around these parts (literally). We are pushing triple digits here in Georgia, which I know most of the rest of the country is all too familiar with. I’m looking at you, Texas. While actual ice cream would be just as good (if not better...

Herbal Limeade

followtheruels — Thu, 26 Jul 2018 21:00:18 +0000

Herbal limeade is one of those things that you don’t really know what you are missing until you try it. It doesn’t necessarily sound all that appetizing or refreshing, but I guarantee it is both! My love of herbal limeade started thanks to one of my favorite restaurants in Charlotte. They make this amazing limeade that...