In the past I have always called February 14th Valentine’s Day. It was simple, universal, and to be honest, I had never really thought of calling it anything different. But this year, my friend introduced me to a new name, and I think it is much better than the original. It really captures the true essence of the holiday, and the vast impact it has on our culture. So from now on, February 14th will be known as Men Panicking Day.

For some reason this holiday seems to put pressure on men. If you don’t believe me, go into any candy/cupcake/bake shop on February 14th and just watch. I guarantee there will be more than one man running in for a last minute gift looking very stressed.

In honor of this new name, I decided to make something simple for this special holiday. I took an old recipe and changed it up a little, and it turned out to be great. Whether you are a man or a woman, panicked or calm, these White Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles are a delicious (and easy) way to impress someone you love. And if they don’t like white chocolate, you can try the dark chocolate version.

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WHITE CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER PRETZEL TRUFFLES

Author Lindsay Nathanson

Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups crushed pretzels
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 tbsp butter, softened
• 4 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 6 tbsp powdered sugar
• 2 1/2 cups white chocolate. I would recommend using a good white chocolate, like Ghirardelli. That means no Nestle white chocolate chips – they do not melt very well.

Instructions

• Put pretzels in a plastic bag and crush into small bits.
• In a medium bowl, combine peanut butter, butter, brown sugar and salt. Stir until all ingredients are completely blended and smooth.
• Add pretzel bits to peanut butter mixture and mix thoroughly.
• Add powdered sugar and, mix thoroughly.
• Now take a spoonful of the mixture and form into a ball. (If the peanut butter starts sticking to your fingers, run your fingers under cold water, and begin rolling again).
• Place balls onto a plate or cookie sheet lined with wax or parchment paper. Put into the freezer to chill for at least 20 minutes.
• After the peanut butter balls have chilled, prepare your chocolate. Put the white chocolate into a small microwaveable bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds and then stir. Then continue this microwave/stir routine at 10 second intervals until the chocolate is completely melted.
• Place one peanut butter ball into the melted chocolate and gently roll it around with a fork until completely coated. Remove from the bowl with the fork and place onto a sheet of wax or parchment paper. Repeat for all other balls.
• Once they are all coated, place them back in the freezer for another 20-30 minutes.

DECORATING

Colored Splatter

• Use food coloring to dye extra white chocolate the desired color. (Only add a little bit of food coloring at a time. If you add too much it can turn the chocolate hard)
• Put the colored chocolate back in the microwave for 10 seconds so it is easier to splatter.
• Dip a spoon into the chocolate and then hold the spoon two inches over the balls and move your hand back and forth.
• Repeat until you cover all the balls. Place in the refrigerator for another 10-15 minutes. 

Drawing with White Chocolate

• When white chocolate is runny it is very easy to draw with, and once it is dry it can be used as decorations.
• Place warm chocolate into a piping bag with a tip (or just draw with the edge of a fork or spoon) and draw whatever you want onto parchment paper. 
• Set aside for at least 15 minutes, and once it is dry you can peel it off the parchment. Flip design over to use the back smooth side and attach the rough side to the truffle with a little dab of melted white chocolate

Notes

**remember if you are doing letters - draw them backwards!

*Makes about 18 balls

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When you are having a bad day, this colorful and delicious White Chocolate Sprinkles Fudge is sure to make you feel better. I should know. Last week I got let go from a job I have had for a year. Then, two hours later a man LITERALLY fell through my roof.

Apparently, when it rains, it pours. Or in my case, dumps 20 years of dust onto your living room floor. Luckily, everyone is fine and my ceiling is almost back to normal. But over the years I have learned that days like these happen. There is no way of stopping the curveballs life throws at us. The only thing we can control is our reaction to these epically crappy days.

We have two choices. We can either pout and get upset and let these things bring us down, or we can accept them and move forward. Or I guess the third option is to make this White Chocolate Sprinkle Fudge like I did. 

If you are feeling lazy, you can combine the layers and just make one color! Or try dividing them in half and making 4 colors. Go wild with it! 

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WHITE CHOCOLATE SPRINKLE FUDGE

Author Lindsay Nathanson

Ingredients

PINK LAYER

• 12 oz. white chocolate
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon imitation vanilla extract
• Pink food coloring

BLUE LAYER

• 12 oz. white chocolate
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 teaspoon imitation vanilla extract
• Blue food coloring

TOPPING

• Candyfetti

Instructions

• Prepare a 8x8 inch pan with parchment paper.
• Place white chocolate, heavy cream and imitation vanilla extract in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals until smooth.
• Add pink food coloring.
• Pour into prepared pan. Smooth with a knife.
• Place in the fridge for at least an hour.
• Make blue fudge the same way.
• Pour over chilled pink fudge. Smooth with a knife
• Sprinkle on the Candyfetti and lightly press into the fudge.
• Let set in the fridge for two hours before cutting into squares.
• Serve at room temperature.

Notes

*Makes 16 pieces

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Recently Sara and I took a “How Well Do You Know Your Best Friend” quiz….it turns out, we know each other very very well. I know that her favorite food is broccoli and that if she could move anywhere it would be Bozeman, Montana (even though she has never been there) and she knows that my biggest pet peeve is when people don’t do what they say they are going to do.

For example, when someone says they are not going to pressure you into doing something (cough the guy I went on a date with last week cough), and then turns around and does the exact opposite. This is SUPER annoying to me.

But for some reason, it happens ALL the time! I just don’t see why it is such a hard concept for people to grasp. Saying that you will be there at 6, or that you will send the paper work in by the end of the day, or that you will call me right back…none of this means anything unless you ACTUALLY DO IT.

I totally understand circumstances change, and that life can sometimes get in the way – but for the most part, I don’t think doing what you say you are going to do is that big of an ask.

So now, as an example of how it should be done, I will tell you about these Cactus Oreo Pops and then actually give you the recipe.

These Pops only requires four ingredients – Oreos, melting chocolate, Sprinkles and Cactus Sugars. There is no baking required, they can be done in under 30 minutes, and they are pretty much the cutest things ever!

So next time you say you will bring dessert to a party you have no excuse to show up empty handed!

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CACTUS OREO POPS

Author Lindsay Nathanson

Ingredients

OREO POPS

• 6 oz. white melting chocolate
• 12 package Golden Oreos
• Sugar Cactus Decals
• Pink and/or white sprinkles
• Lollipop sticks

Instructions

OREO POPS

• Use a knife to split Oreos into two halves.
• Melt chocolate in a microwave safe bowl according to instructions.
• Dip the end of the popsicle stick into the melted chocolate. Place it in the middle of one side of the Oreo. Sandwich the other half back on top.
• Place in the freezer for 5-10 minutes, or until the chocolate hardens.
• Holding the Oreo pop over the bowl of melted chocolate, use a spoon to cover the entire Oreo. Tap the stick on the side of the bowl to get off any excess chocolate.
• Place the sugar cactus.
• Cover the Oreo in sprinkles and set aside to dry.

Notes

*Makes 12 Pops

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Caramel apples are all the rage this time of year, and while I do love a good caramel apple, they can get a little boring. So I decided to mix things up and cover my apples in pastel chocolates and Homemade Sprinkles. The result? The perfect Chocolate Confetti Apples!

So if you don’t like caramel, or are just really into pastels + sprinkles like I am, this is a great fall recipe for you! Not to mention it’s no bake!

But if you are going to make these, I suggest melting your chocolate in a glass measuring cup like this one. My friend Natasha from @violettinder had a little bit of trouble with this! But if you use the measuring cup, it will be deep enough to get your apples fully coated! Happy fall everyone!

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CHOCOLATE CONFETTI APPLES

Author Lindsay Nathanson

Ingredients

• 2 lbs white melting chocolate
• Chocolate Coloring
• Homemade Sprinkles
• 10 small/medium apples
• Apple Skewers
• Parchment paper

Instructions

• Make homemade sprinkles according to directions.
• Divide chocolate into four 1/2 lb. portions.
• Melt 1/2 pound at a time in the microwave at 30 second intervals.
• Color three of the four portions with the candy coloring.
• Skewer your apples and then dip into the chocolate.
• Cover with sprinkles and set on parchment paper to dry.

Notes

*About 10 apples

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In the past couple of years, I have seen a lot of marbled cakes popping up in the baking world. I have even done a few myself – like this Purple Marble Cake or this Blue Marble Cake. It’s pretty easy technique to master, and let’s be honest, it looks really really cool. But why stop at cakes?

Last week, I decided it was time to go beyond the marbled cake, and take on America’s favorite cookie – The Oreo. The result was pretty great. There are not many things in this world that can beat a good old fashioned Oreo – but I think these marbled ones come pretty close.

The key is using candy coloring instead of regular food coloring. The regular food coloring is water-based and it will cause the chocolate to seize. Nobody wants that. So make sure you are using an oil-based coloring for these Oreos!

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MARBLED OREOS

Author Lindsay Nathanson

Ingredients

• 1/4 pound melting chocolate
• Chocolate Coloring (I used Wilton's Pink and Purple)
• 20 Oreos
• Toothpicks
• Small microwaveable bowl (about 2.5" high and 3-4" wide)

Instructions

• Place wax or parchment paper on a flat work surface.
• Put melting chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave the chocolate in 30 second increments, stirring after each heating, until it is melted. Place 1/3 of the chocolate into a small bowl.
• Dip toothpick into chocolate color and swirl into the small bowl of melted chocolate. Repeat with remaining colors.
• Dip each cookie halfway into the chocolate, coating the back and front evenly.
• Lightly tap the cookie on the rim of the bowl to get off any excess chocolate.
• Place cookie on paper. Let them cool until the chocolate is completely hardened.
• Repeat this process with the rest of the cookies. Once the chocolate begins to lose the white color, add more of the white melted chocolate and chocolate color.

Notes

*Makes 20 Oreos

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I just had friends from Germany come visit, and their time here reminded me how INSANE Americans are. In Europe they take time to sit down and enjoy what they are eating and who they are eating with. They make a point to soak up every second of their experiences while Americans are over here like I am going to need that sandwich to go. Then I am going to eat it in the car on the way to the next things I have to do while also answering emails and making phone calls. Americans never sit down and just enjoy. It’s GO GO GO all the time.

Our American insaneness seems to go into overdrive during the Holiday Season. With presents to wrap, parties to attend, people to cook for, this time of year leaves you little time to do the things you want to do. Like for example, baking adorable cookies. But you still need to being something to the cookie swap/holiday party/office gathering! So what are you going to do?!

Well I have a solution for you…Reindeer Oreos.

Quick and easy no bake cookies that are super cute! It will allow you to get those creative juices flowing without taking up TOO MUCH of your time. And even better – everyone is going to be super impressed with how cute they are! It’s a win/win!

Oh, and I know everyone says Santa’s Reindeer are a bunch of boys…but I like to think that the girl reindeers are bad ass’s as well. So I made them all girls. But obviously you can skip the bow and save yourself even more time.

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REINDEER OREOS

Author Lindsay Nathanson

Ingredients

REINDEER OREOS

• 1 package Golden Oreos
• 4 oz. White Melting Chocolate
• Pretzels
• Colorful Candyfetti or Sprinkles
• Candy eyes
• 2 oz. colorful fondant
• Toothpick

Instructions

REINDEER OREOS

• To make the fondant bow, roll a small piece of fondant into a pea sized ball.
• Then roll it into a thin log and flatten it.
• Use the toothpick to fold the edge of one side into the middle creating a small loop. Repeat with the other side.
• Use two toothpicks to pinch together the bow in the middle. Set aside to dry.
• Split the Oreos in half.
• Cut (or break) the pretzels down the middle.
• In a microwave safe bowl, melt white melting chocolate in 30 second increments.
• Dip bottom part of the pretzel into the chocolate and attach it to the top part of the cookie (so it is coming off the cookie like an antler). Repeat with other half of pretzel.
• Reattach the top of the Oreo.
• Use a toothpick to add a little bit of chocolate to the Candyfetti or sprinkle. Attach to the Oreo.
• Repeat with the eyes and the bow.

Notes

*Makes 36 Oreos

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I like Oreos. I would even go as far as to say they should be a staple in any American Household. They are great in packed lunches, go well with milk or peanut butter, and can be used in numerous sweet and delicious recipes. (See Buzzfeed’s 22 Mouthwatering ways to Eat An Oreo for reference). Overall, Oreos are great. They are milk’s favorite cookie for a reason. But, if I am being honest, which I always like to be honest with you guys, I think the Golden Oreo is better than the original. I know they were only introduced in 2004 (so they are still kind of new), but unlike some of Oreo’s other flavors (cough Banana Split cough) they have stuck around – and that is because they are GOOD. I know saying something is better than the original is serious business – but I am confident with my decision and I am sticking with it. I like Golden Oreos better.

In other news, I have been doing some market research lately (pinterest), and I have discovered that sprinkles make everything better. They just make everything cuter and feel more festive. And they just make me happy (as you probably could have guessed from my blog named). So I decided to take some Golden Oreos and give them a little Sprinkles for Breakfast makeover. This recipe is super easy, and does not require any kind of skill (or oven). Basically, they are the perfect accent to any party because you can customize your colors any way you want – and they are adorable! And I guess, if you want, you can use regular Oreos too – but I stand by what I said, and I really think you should give the Golden Oreo a try.

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CONFETTI OREOS

Author Lindsay Nathanson

Ingredients

• 1/4 pound melting chocolate (I used pink and blue)
• 20 Golden Oreos
• Sprinkles

Instructions

• Place wax or parchment paper on a flat work surface.
• Put melting chocolate in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave the chocolate in 30 second increments, stirring after each heating, until it is melted.
• Dip each cookie halfway into the chocolate, coating the back and front evenly.
• Lightly tap the cookie on the rim of the bowl to get off any excess chocolate.
• Place cookie on paper and add sprinkles.
• Repeat this process with the rest of the cookies and let them cool on the paper until the chocolate is completely hardened.

Notes

*Makes 20 Oreos

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Online shopping is out – unless you are looking to pay a hefty overnight fee. The mall will be crowded or even worse: picked clean by the time you get there. And roses are kind of cliché. So what options do you have?

Well, instead of panicking and getting a terrible gift like this Pizza Necklace my brother wanted to get his girlfriend (yes…my brother actually sent me that necklace and asked if that was ok to get for his girlfriend of almost three years) – I have a few ideas for you.

1. Valentine’s Day Breakfast in Bed Cinnamon Rolls 2. White Chocolate Peanut Butter Truffles 3. Valentine’s Day Chocolate Chip M&M Cookies or 4….

These awesome Valentine’s Day Rice Krispy Pops!

Everyone always appreciates something homemade, and these Rice Krispy Pops are easy, adorable and delicious. Not to mention a whole lot better than a Pizza Necklace.

So stop panicking and get to the grocery store! And don’t forget to have a happy Valentine’s Day!

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VALENTINE'S DAY RICE KRISPY POPS

Author Lindsay Nathanson

Ingredients

• 6 cups Rice Krispy Cereal
• 8 cups mini marshmallows
• 4 tbs. salted butter
• 1/2 - 3/4 pound
• White Melting Chocolate
• Candy Coloring Gels
• Valentine's Day Sprinkles
• 2" Heart Cookie Cutter
• Lollipop Sticks

Instructions

• Prepare 9 x 13" pan with parchment and non-cooking spray.
• In a large pot, melt butter and mini marshmallows on medium heat. Make sure you stir every 15-30 seconds until the two ingredients are combined.
• Add in Rice Krispy cereal and mix until everything is coated in the marshmallow mixture.
• Pour Krispy mixture into prepared pan. Spray PAM on your hands and press mixture down into the pan until it is one even layer.
• Place in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
• Once treats have cooled, take them out of the pan and use the heart cookie cutter to cut out individual hearts.
• In a microwave safe bowl, melt chocolate in 30 second increments, stirring between each heating. Once melted, divide into three bowls and color chocolate desired colors.
• Dip heart into chocolate and add sprinkles.
• Stick in a lollipop stick in the bottom and set on parchment paper to dry.

Notes

*Makes about 24 Pops

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Today’s post is literally about having sprinkles for breakfast. I know I talk a lot about sprinkles here, but today I took a simple waffle recipe and gave it a total Sprinkles for Breakfast Holiday makeover.

I took a classic waffle recipe, packed it with red and green jimmies, swapped out the maple syrup for some icing, and then topped the whole thing off with a lot more sprinkles.

I know that for kids, Christmas morning is all about the presents. I remember when I was little, how excited I was to get down the stairs to check out the goods. But once all the unwrapping is over, the kids gotta eat. These Holiday Waffles are the perfect post present mania treat.

They are delicious, easy to make AND festive. Plus, they only take 20 minutes to make. What more could you ask for?

Anyway, I am off to Kentucky to celebrate with the family. I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday and that your celebrations include lots and lots of sprinkles.

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HOLIDAY WAFFLES

Author Lindsay Nathanson

Ingredients

WAFFLES

• 2 eggs2 cups flour
• 1 3/4 cup milk
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon + 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon imitation vanilla extract or regular vanilla extract (I prefer imitation in this recipe)
• 1/4 cup holiday sprinkles

ICING

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1 1/2 teaspoons milk
• 1 teaspoon imitation vanilla or regular vanilla extract (again I prefer imitation here)
• Holiday sprinkles for decoration

Instructions

For the waffles:

• Preheat waffle iron.
• In a mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat eggs until light and fluffy.
• Add oil, flour, milk, oil, sugar, baking powder salt and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
• Fold in sprinkles.
• Spray waffle iron with non-stick spray and pour batter onto the iron. Cook until the waffle is golden brown.

For the icing:

• In a medium bowl whisk powdered sugar, milk and vanilla until smooth.
• Drizzle over the hot waffles and top with a generous handful of sprinkles.

Notes

*About 12 waffles

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For me, the first Friday in June (today) is kind of the best day of the year. Why? Because it’s NATIONAL DOUGHNUT DAY. And that means I get to eat as many doughnuts as I want and no one is allowed to judge me. Basically, it’s the best cheat day EVER.

But, once the holiday is over, it’s not really appropriate to eat massive amounts of doughnuts on a daily basis (even though I wish it was). Especially if you are like my friend Arielle, who is trying to live a healthy balanced lifestyle and look freaking fabulous. In the last year, Arielle has lost over 100 POUNDS! How amazing is that?! 100 pounds is a HUGE accomplishment and I am so proud of her!

So in honor of the holiday and her amazing weight loss journey, we decided to team up and create the Healthiest Doughnuts Ever! They may not be the fried doughy goodness you are used to, but they are definitely still delicious..and a lot better for you.

They are also fun to make! So if you are looking for a fun and healthy snack to make with the kids, these Apple Doughnuts are the perfect treat! Also, if you want to check out Arielle’s amazingness, you can follow her as she continues her journey on Instagram @Ariellesays.

Also, because Arielle is a huge fan of Weight Watchers – we put in the Weight Watchers Smart Points!

Recipe Inspired By Babble

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HEALTHY APPLE DOUGHNUTS

Author Lindsay Nathanson

Ingredients

STRAWBERRY CONFETTI APPLE DOUGHNUTS

• 1 apple
• 1/2 cup Greek Yogurt
• 2 oz Strawberries, puréedc
• 2 packages Stevia
• 2 teaspoons sprinkles

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER DOUGHNUTS

• 1 apple
• 6 tablespoons PB2
• 1/4 cup water
• 2 teaspoons chocolate sprinkles

Instructions

STRAWBERRY CONFETTI APPLE DOUGHNUTS

• Cut tops off strawberries. Using a Nutri Bullet or Food Processor, purée strawberries.
• Use a small icing tip to cut a hole in the center of each slice.
• Using a share knife, cut across the center of the apple to create 1/4" slices.
• In a small bowl, combine Greek Yogurt, Strawberry Purée and Stevia
• Use a knife to spread yogurt mixture onto apple.
• Add sprinkles

CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER DOUGUNUTS

• Using a share knife, cut across the center of the apple to create 1/4" slices.
• Use a small icing tip to cut a hole in the center of each slice.
• In a small bowl, combine PB2 and water
• Use a knife to spread PB2 mixture onto apple.
• Add sprinkles.

Notes

*Makes about 10 servings

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