Perler beads are a creative tool for making fun designs, jewelry, trinkets, key chains and more! Check out these perler bead animals.  What should I make with my perler beads?  Perler beads (or fuse, hama, melty beads…) have so many creative possibilities.  Check out this roundup of 30 AWESOME PERLER BEAD PATTERNS, including instructions on ... Read More about 9 perler bead animals The post 9 perler bead animals appeared first on The Decorated Cookie ..read more

Snowflake and snowman cookies — on or off a stick — are a fun holiday decorated cookie.  This post was originally published in January 2014 and updated in November 2021. snowflake and snowman cookies — how to decorate winter cookies I made these snowman and snowflake cookies I made for my daughter’s school bake sale. ... Read More about snowflake and snowman cookies The post snowflake and snowman cookies appeared first on The Decorated Cookie ..read more

Need a cute homemade holiday gift idea? Or a DIY stocking stuffer? Try these simple marshmallow chocolate spoons for hot cocoa. (This post was originally published in December 2016 and updated in November 2021.)    hot chocolate spoons These super simple mini marshmallow snowman hot chocolate spoons are the cutest little gift idea. Package with ... Read More about snowman chocolate spoons The post snowman chocolate spoons appeared first on The Decorated Cookie ..read more

Caramel apple grapes? What? The perfect pop of sweetness this fall.  caramel apple grapes  How can these be called caramel apple grapes with no apples? Because they’re supposed to look like mini, bite-size caramel apples. Grapes dipped in caramel and finely-chopped pecans are SO delicious.  I have a confession. I’ve never eaten a caramel apple. ... Read More about caramel apple grapes The post caramel apple grapes appeared first on The Decorated Cookie ..read more

When zombie pretzels attack!! No sweet n’ salty tooth is left alive.  zombie pretzels These zombie pretzels can do double duty for Halloween AND for hanging out watching The Walking Dead. Which makes them not only easy-to-make and delicious, but wonderfully efficient. And everyone loves chocolate-covered pretzels during an apocalypse. more zombie food ideas My ... Read More about zombie pretzels The post zombie pretzels appeared first on The Decorated Cookie ..read more

These chocolate zombie candy pops are easy to make and perfectly creepy for your Halloween party.   zombie food I just can’t get enough of zombies. First, these zombie marshmallows. Then, these zombie pretzels. Now these zombie candy pops. I think we’re close enough to Halloween to pull out the zombies.  These are so easy ... Read More about zombie candy pops The post zombie candy pops appeared first on The Decorated Cookie ..read more

Jack O’ Lantern candy pops! This fun food for Halloween is easy to make with the silicone lollipop mold. This post was originally published in September 2017 and updated in September 2021.    Jack O’ Lantern candy pops Less than a month after making these easy emoji candy pops, I’m back using my new favorite ... Read More about easy Jack O’ Lantern candy pops The post easy Jack O’ Lantern candy pops appeared first on The Decorated Cookie ..read more

VEGAN SUGAR COOKIES: The BEST recipes for vegan sugar cut-out cookies and vegan decorating icing. vegan sugar cookies I feel rather confident declaring these the best vegan sugar cookies (cut-out sugar cookies, but really of all cookies ever) and vegan decorating icing in the universe, not having ever left this world, because my picky daughter ... Read More about The best VEGAN sugar cookies and icing The post The best VEGAN sugar cookies and icing appeared first on The Decorated Cookie ..read more

Starbucks, with its endless bounty of coffees and frappuccinos and cake pops and paninis has served us well over the years. Here’s how you can make easy Starbucks recipes at home.  Some of my own Starbucks versions have been the most popular on my blog, but I’ll also share more from the reaches of the ... Read More about 40 starbucks recipes The post 40 starbucks recipes appeared first on The Decorated Cookie ..read more

This copycat homemade Kraft Easy Mac is even better than the store-bought stuff. homemade Kraft Easy mac Did you know you can make homemade Kraft Easy mac and cheese in the microwave? With only three ingredients?  Mac and cheese is perhaps my number one desert island food. Mixed from a box, crafted from a roux, ... Read More about homemade Kraft Easy Mac The post homemade Kraft Easy Mac appeared first on The Decorated Cookie ..read more