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Easter Bunny Cookie Cutter Flip

You can use the same cookie cutter to decorate both of these adorable bunnies! Follow along as we show you how to “flip” from the traditional grey bunny to the super cute white bunny. Start by getting an idea of how big you want your feet to be. I printed

Rice Krispies Nests

Make these adorable nests using Rice Krispies Treat Sheets, icing, and candy eggs. Ingredients/tools: Instructions: Press Rice Krispies into mini muffin cavities. Pipe a swirl of green icing on top and place candy eggs on top. Share with your friends and family!

Rice Krispies Easter Eggs

Quick, simple, and fun way to make Easter Eggs without the eggs! Ingredients/tools: Instructions: Press cookie cutter into Rice Krispies. Set shapes to the side, save scraps to snack on or use to make Rice Krispies Nests. (See blog for recipe.) Melt confectionery coating according to manufacturers instructions. Dip bottom

Anise Oil Did You Know

Anise Oil: Did You Know?

Anise has a crystallization point of 59 degrees Fahrenheit (15 degrees Celsius). That’s shorts weather here in Michigan, but cold enough to crystalize full bottles of anise oil. Not to worry, simply run warm water over your bottles, or place them on a warm surface. It will take a bit

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Merckens Rainbow Color Magic Mixing Chart

View all the available colors on the Merckens Rainbow Color Magic Mixing Chart.

Chocolate Glazed Raspberry brownies

Chocolate Glazed Raspberry Brownie Bites

Adapted from LorAnn Oils INGREDIENTS Brownies: Raspberry Frosting: Chocolate Glaze: Fresh raspberries for garnish. DIRECTIONS For Raspberry Glaze: Meanwhile, combine butter and powdered sugar and mix until smooth. Beat in Raspberry emulsion and food coloring. Add Milk or Water as needed for the desired consistency Spread about 1 teaspoon frosting

Reindeer Treats

Christmas Rice Krispies Treat Recipes

Peppermint Bark Rice Krispies Treats Adapted from Three Olives Branch Melt the white coating by placing it in a bowl and microwave on high for 30 seconds. Stir and continue heating in 15 second intervals, stirring well between, until fully melted. Stir in peppermint extract. Spread the white coating across

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DIY Ice Cream Coating

Do you love the chocolate coating on ice cream bars and dipped cones? Did you know you can mix and match ice cream flavors, milk or dark chocolate, melting wafers, and LorAnn flavorings to create an infinite number of flavor combinations? Here’s how to create your own Ice Cream Coating: