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Whip up a delicious and easy Gingerbread Dip recipe for your holiday snacking. Perfect for a simple treat, or featured on a Christmas snack board.

Easy Gingerbread Dip Recipe

Easy Gingerbread Dip

Yesterday, I featured a Christmas Sweet Snack Board, and this dip took center stage. Gingerbread is definitely a go-to of mine during the holiday season. Gingerbread Latte Cupcakes and Gingerbread Fudge would also be great accompaniments to any seasonal party or gathering. Easy Gingerbread Dip is definitely going to become a family favorite during the holiday season.

This dip is so dreamy, and I will fully admit to eating it with a spoon. Dipping some graham crackers or other cookies are also an option too. The sprinkles on top are one of my favorite sprinkle mixes – “Reindeer Food” from Sweets & Treats Boutique. Sweets & Treats has the cutest sprinkle mixes and I cannot tell you how many sprinkle mixes I actually have – pounds and pounds! I have sprinkles for every occasion.

Easy Gingerbread Dip Recipe

Preparing YOUR INGREDIENTS:

I often keep frozen whipped topping in the house for easy desserts, like my French Vanilla Éclair Cake. The one problem I encounter is I sometimes forget to thaw it, which is necessary for most recipes. I try to set a reminder to place the container into the refrigerator the day before I need it for a recipe.

The cream cheese needs to soften, but not be completely room temperature. I like to measure out my dry ingredients while waiting for the cream cheese to soften. Brown sugar has a great molasses flavor, which is why I use more of it than granulated or powdered sugar in this recipe. Check out my Tips and Tricks on how to increase the spice and molasses in this recipe also.

Easy Gingerbread Dip Recipe

TIPS, TRICKS, AND TOOLS:

  • Here are some of my favorite entertaining products, like including wood boards, bowls and accessories.
  • Thaw the whipped topping.
  • I love molasses, cinnamon and ginger, so feel free to increase each spice amount by 1/2 teaspoon and molasses by another 1/2-1 tablespoon for a more robust gingerbread flavor.
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Easy Gingerbread Dip

Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons molasses
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ¾ teaspoon ground ginger
  • 4 ounces frozen whipped topping, thawed
  • sprinkle mix
  • cookies or graham crackers for dipping

Instructions

  • In medium mixing bowl with hand blender, or in the bowl of your stand mixer, mix cream cheese, salt, brown sugar and powdered sugar until combined.
  • Add molasses and spices and mix to combine. Fold in thawed whipped topping.
  • Place in bowl, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate 1-2 hours. Top with sprinkle mix before serving with cookies.

Welcome to #ChristmasSweetsWeek 2020! Co-hosted by Terri from Love and Confections and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures! What better way to celebrate the holidays than with food and fun? 21 bloggers from around the country have come together to share some of their favorite sweet Christmas recipes!! Deck the halls and get ready for very merry sweet treats, like fudge, cookies, Christmas morning breakfasts, layer cakes, cocoa, and more! Follow along on social media with our #ChristmasSweetsWeek hashtag. Happy Holidays!

Enjoy these #ChristmasSweetsWeek recipes from our bloggers:

Candy and Fudge Recipes
Peanut Butter Truffles by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Grinch Snack Mix by Sweet Beginnings
Chocolate Pecan Pralines by House of Nash Eats
Oreo Cookie Truffles by Kathryn’s Kitchen Blog

Pastry and Dessert Recipes
Gingerbread Poke Cake by Love & Confections
Mini Tall & Creamy Cheesecakes by The Nifty Foodie
Small Batch Chocolate Cake with Fluffy Peppermint Frosting by Kate’s Recipe Box

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Combine your favorite holiday treats, along with a delicious gingerbread cookie dip, to create a Christmas Sweet Snack Board for your family.

Christmas Sweet Snack Board

Christmas Sweet SNACK BOARD:

Boards and platters are some of our favorite sharable treats. Some of my recent favorites are the Southern Brunch Board and Antipasto Platter. While we aren’t having any big gatherings this year for the holidays, my family and I are trying to still make it special, and snack boards are a great way to add that touch.

All of the ingredients on this board is readily available at most grocery stores. The only one that is specialty is the Italian rainbow cakes, and those are from Costco. My family loves a variety of cookies and treats, including Italian rainbow cookies, biscotti, molasses cookies, and my personal favorite, a Dutch cookie called stroopwafel. There is a little bit of something for everyone to enjoy.

Christmas Sweet Snack Board

HOW TO BUILD A FOOD BOARD:

This board has both store-bought and homemade elements, which makes it easy to prepare. The homemade Gingerbread Dip is placed in a bowl and topped with one of my favorite sprinkle mixes “Reindeer Food” from Sweets & Treats Boutique!

We eat with our eyes first, so you have to keep in mind colors, textures, flavors, and movement when building a board or platter. It wouldn’t be as enticing if there wasn’t a variety. With the gingerbread theme, there tends to be a lot of brown, so I broke it up by using red and white bowls, and had a variety of colorful cookies. I also wanted some greenery, and garnished the board with rosemary sprigs from the garden. It gave a nice amount of color, without me worrying if I had non-edible items on the board.

Christmas Sweet Snack Board

TIPS, TRICKS, AND TOOLS:

  • Here are a few of my favorite entertaining products, like including wood boards, bowls and accessories.
  • This board focuses on my family’s favorite holiday treats. Feel free to customize for your taste
  • Start by placing larger items and bowls first, then work your way down to the smaller items.
  • I like to keep everything on your board edible, or food-safe.
Christmas Sweet Snack Board
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Christmas Sweet Snack Board

Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • prepared Gingerbread Dip
  • Italian rainbow cookies
  • biscotti
  • stroopwafels
  • molasses cookies
  • festive shortbread cookies
  • Spiced Sugared Pecans

Instructions

  • Starting with largest snacks and bowls, place on platter or board. Arrange the remaining cookies and sweet treats.

Welcome to #ChristmasSweetsWeek 2020! Co-hosted by Terri from Love and Confections and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures! What better way to celebrate the holidays than with food and fun? 21 bloggers from around the country have come together to share some of their favorite sweet Christmas recipes!! Deck the halls and get ready for very merry sweet treats, like fudge, cookies, Christmas morning breakfasts, layer cakes, cocoa, and more! Follow along on social media with our #ChristmasSweetsWeek hashtag. Happy Holidays!

Enjoy these #ChristmasSweetsWeek recipes from our bloggers:

Breakfast and Baked Goods Recipes
Cranberry Orange Quick Bread by Simply Inspired Meals
Gingerbread Baked Oatmeal by Making Miracles

Candy and Fudge Recipes
Christmas Snack Board by Love & Confections
Chocolate Cherry Brownie Bites by A Day in the Life on the Farm
Dark Chocolate Graham Crackers by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Hard Cinnamon Candy by Blogghetti
Papaya Halwa by Palatable Pastime
White Chocolate Peppermint Fudge by An Affair from the Heart

Pastry and Dessert Recipes
Christmas Tree Krispie Treats by Sweet Beginnings
Hot Chocolate cookies by Christmas Tree Lane
Lemon Olive Oil Sugar Cookies by The Spiffy Cookie
Lemon Rosemary Shortbread Cookies [Vegan & Allergy-Friendly] by Bear & Bug Eats
Candy Cane Ice Cream Pie by A Little Fish in the Kitchen Lemon
Gingerbread House by House of Nash Eats
Gingerbread Layer Cake by The Redhead Baker
Chewy Ginger Molasses Cookies by Kathryn’s Kitchen Blog
Christmas Sprinkle Cookies by The Mandatory Mooch
Chocolate Saltine Toffee by For the Love of Food

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My family’s tradition of Spiced Sugared Pecans is the perfect sweet and crunchy treat, or edible gift, for the holiday season!

Spiced Sugared Pecans

Spiced Sugared Pecans:

Every year around this time, the house smells delicious! Between the Spiced Sugared Pecans and our family’s favorite holiday cookie – Ginger Crinkles – you can definitely tell it’s the holiday season. This easy-to-make recipe is a yearly tradition around Christmas. My mom got this recipe a few years ago, and we have been making it ever since.

I usually make more than one batch at a time – sometimes 2-3 batches total. This recipe is easily doubled or tripled, you just need to ensure you have the oven space to cook the nuts. For 2-3 batches, either split the nuts between 2-half sheet pans with sides, or on a larger  2/3rd or full-size sheet pan with sides. We love these nuts, so a single batch doesn’t last very long. The whole family snacks on them throughout the holiday season, or however long they last.

Spiced Sugared Pecans

Edible Gifting Options:

As long as the recipient does not have an allergy, I love giving edible gifts for the holidays. Whether it is homemade cookies, spiced pecans, or pumpkin butter, the edible gift options are endless. Mason jars are among my favorite vessel for packaging. They keep the nuts airtight and a festive ribbon tied around the lid looks great.

Spiced Sugared Pecans
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Spiced Sugared Pecans

Recipe can easily be doubled or tripled.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pecan halves
  • 1 egg white
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 250°F. Butter a half sheet pan and set aside. In a small bowl, combine sugar, cinnamon and salt, set aside
  • In large bowl, whip the egg white and water until foamy. Add in pecans and stir to coat completely. Pour sugar mixture over nuts and toss to coat completely. Spread evenly on sheet pan
  • Bake for 1 hour, or until nuts are completely dry, tossing every 15 minutes to ensure doneness. Let cool and store in an airtight container.

Welcome to #ChristmasSweetsWeek 2020! Co-hosted by Terri from Love and Confections and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures! What better way to celebrate the holidays than with food and fun? 21 bloggers from around the country have come together to share some of their favorite sweet Christmas recipes!! Deck the halls and get ready for very merry sweet treats, like fudge, cookies, Christmas morning breakfasts, layer cakes, cocoa, and more! Follow along on social media with our #ChristmasSweetsWeek hashtag. Happy Holidays!

Enjoy these #ChristmasSweetsWeek recipes from our bloggers:

Beverage Recipes
Homemade Dark Hot Chocolate Mix by Bear & Bug Eats

Breakfast and Baked Goods Recipes
Cherry Croissant Breakfast Bake by Making Miracles
Classic Cinnamon Rolls by The Nifty Foodie
Cranberry Eggnog French Toast Bake by The Redhead Baker
Spiced Pear Quick Bread by Simply Inspired Meals
Star Bread by House of Nash Eats

Candy and Fudge Recipes
3 Ingredient Old Fashioned Potato Candy by Blogghetti
Bourbon Caramels with Chocolate and Vanilla by Christmas Tree Lane
Chocolate Peppermint Graham Crackers by Kathryn’s Kitchen Blog
Spiced Sugared Pecans by Love & Confections

Pastry and Dessert Recipes
Banana Cake by Palatable Pastime
Blue Curaco Velvet Cake by Magical Ingredients
Cranberry Orange Sugar Cookie Bars by Sweet Beginnings
Egg Nog Ice Cream by A Day in the Life on the Farm
Hazelnut & Raspberry Balsamic Brownie Cookies by The Spiffy Cookie
Hot Chocolate Sweet Rolls by Kate’s Recipe Box
Lemon Ricotta Cookies by A Little Fish in the Kitchen Lemon
Peanut Butter Cut Outs by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Pecan Crusted Pecan Pie by The Mandatory Mooch
Peppermint Dipped Chocolate Chip Cookies by An Affair from the Heart
Pioneer Woman’s Nantucket Cranberry Pecan Pie by For the Love of Food

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]]> https://www.loveandconfections.com/spiced-sugared-pecans/feed/ 14 Kid-Friendly Halloween Snack Board #HalloweenTreatsWeek https://www.loveandconfections.com/kid-friendly-halloween-snack-board/ https://www.loveandconfections.com/kid-friendly-halloween-snack-board/#comments Mon, 05 Oct 2020 08:00:52 +0000 https://www.loveandconfections.com/?p=4256 Kid-Friendly Halloween Snack Board featuring both store-bought and semi-homemade treatsEnjoy an easy Halloween snack board with a mixture of store-bought treats and semi-homemade touches that are kid-friendly and delicious! This post and recipe was created for #HalloweenTreatsWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are my own. Kid-Friendly Snack Board: Most of the ingredients for this board...

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Enjoy an easy Halloween snack board with a mixture of store-bought treats and semi-homemade touches that are kid-friendly and delicious!

This post and recipe was created for #HalloweenTreatsWeek! I was sent samples by some of the sponsor companies but as always opinions are my own.

Kid-Friendly Halloween Snack Board featuring both store-bought and semi-homemade treats

Kid-Friendly Snack Board:

Most of the ingredients for this board are from Trader Joe’s. They have a wide selection of Fall-inspired treats that my local grocery store doesn’t have. Trader Joe’s is about 30 minutes across town, so I usually only go for specialty ingredients that I cannot find anywhere else. Little L&C loved helping me pick out snacks for her board – because she is a foodie in the making.

Her favorite boards I have created so far were my Southern Brunch Board and Kid-Friendly Snack Board. She loves being able to serve herself, and pick and choose between options. I create my boards with a variety of food that I know she will like. She likes candy and sweets, and is allowed a small amount, but also gravitates toward healthier options too.

Kid-Friendly Halloween Snack Board featuring both store-bought and semi-homemade treats

How To Build A Food Board:

I chose a mixture of store-bought and semi-homemade items for this board. The cute little cauldrons holding the dip and goldfish were purchased from a craft store last year. They were the biggest and tallest items, so those were placed on the board first, along with the bat dish holding the candy corn.

We eat with our eyes first, so you have to keep in mind colors, textures, flavors, and movement when building a snack or antipasto platter. It wouldn’t be as enticing if there wasn’t a variety. I stuck with orange, brown and white for the color scheme, and pumpkin or spiced flavors for the sweets. I also used a variety of textures, like crunchy and creamy. Snack boards don’t have to all be sweet or savory. I prefer a mixture, and included carrots and ghost chips with this board too.

Kid-Friendly Halloween Snack Board featuring both store-bought and semi-homemade treats

TIPS, TRICKS, AND TOOLS:

  • Here are a few of my favorite entertaining products, like including wood boards, bowls and accessories.
  • I focused on a specific color palette and flavor for this board, and took my inspiration from Halloween.
  • Start by placing larger items and bowls first, then work your way down to the smaller items.
  • Make sure everything on your board is edible. My eyeball decorations are store-bought candy that is safe for kids to eat.
  • Smaller items, like nuts and candy, should be placed last as a filler.
Kid-Friendly Halloween Snack Board featuring both store-bought and semi-homemade treats
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Kid-Friendly Halloween Snack Board

Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 8

Ingredients

  • Pumpkin Pudding Dip
  • Almond Windmill Cookies
  • Ghost & Bat Chips (Trader Joe's)
  • Carrots
  • Pumpkin Spice Batons (Trader Joe's)
  • Chocolate covered pretzels
  • Cabot Colby Jack Cheese Sticks, cubed
  • Pumpkin Spice Pretzel Slims (Trader Joe's)
  • Goldfish
  • Candy Corn
  • Cinnamon Pecans
  • Pumpkin Joe Joe's (Trader Joe's)

Instructions

  • Starting with largest snacks and bowls, place on platter or board. Arrange medium snacks in piles, then fill in with smallest snacks.

Take a look more spooky Halloween recipes from our #HalloweenTreatsWeek Bloggers today:

Halloween Cookies & Bars:

Halloween Cakes & Cupcakes:

Halloween Brownies:

Halloween Pies:

Halloween Breakfast:

Halloween Drinks:

Chilled Halloween Treats:

No Bake Desserts:

Happy Halloween!

Spooky Season is here and it is time for 2020’s #HalloweenTreatsWeek event! #HalloweenTreatsWeek is a yearly Halloween blogging event that is hosted by Angie from Big Bear’s Wife  & its a creepy and haunting week-long event is filled with some amazingly wicked Halloween treats, recipes and some frightfully fun giveaways.

“When witches go riding, and black cats are seen, the moon laughs and whispers ‘tis near Halloween.”

For the 3rd annual #HalloweenTreatsWeek event we have 30 hauntingly talented bloggers that are sharing their favorite Halloween recipes throughout the week!

Follow the hashtag #HalloweenTreatsWeek on social media and look at the bottom of each post to see all of the Halloween recipes that we’re sharing!

Plus, don’t forget that we have some great giveaways for you this week thanks to our amazing sponsor and bloggers this year!

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Prize #3 from Nicole Taggart’s Origami Owl Jewelry Bar

Origami Owl Locket and Halloween Charms

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Prize #4 from Kathy at Lemon Blossoms 

6 Quart Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker

6 Quart Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker

 

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1 Copy of  – The Peanuts Family Cookbook: Delicious Dishes for Kids to Make with Their Favorite Grown-Ups

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Prize #8 from Peabody of Sweet ReciPEAS

1 Copy of her new cookbook “Holy Sweet! 60 Indulgent Recipes for Bigger, Better Desserts”

Prize #9 from Megan of Strawberry Blondie Kitchen

1 Copy of her cookbook, “Incredible One-Pot Cooking: Easy, Delicious Recipes for Exciting Meals Without the Mess”

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1 Copy of “Friends: The Official Cookbook”

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1 Copy of her cookbook, ” The Serial Killer Cookbook: True Crime Trivia and Disturbingly Delicious Last Meals from Death Row’s Most Infamous Killers and Murderers”

 

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ONE (1) $100 Amazon gift card

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Disclaimer:

These posts and recipes are part of the week-long event, #HalloweenTreatsWeek but all opinions are 100% mine! We would like to Thank our amazing brand sponsors: Dixie Crystals that provided a prize pack for our giveaways and also sent some samples and products to the #HalloweenTreatsWeek bloggers to use in their recipes. We would also love to give a huge thanks to our Halloween Treats Week bloggers because a lot of them also donated prizes for the giveaways, including:  Angie of BigBearsWife ,  Nicole of Nicole Taggart’s Origami Owl Jewelry Bar, Kathy of Lemon Blossoms,  Terri of Our Good Life,  Julie of Back To My Southern Roots,  Peabody of Sweet ReciPEAS, Megan of Strawberry Blondie Kitchen, Nicole of For the Love of Food Blog, Michaela of An Affair from the Heart, Jennifer of Take Two Tapas , Michele of West Via Midwest, Shanaka of It’s Shanaka, Ashley of Cheese Curd In Paradise, and Amy from House of Nash Eats!

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Create a kid-friendly snack board with food already in your kitchen! Kids love to pick their own snacks from these delicious choices.

Kid-Friendly Snack Board

Platters and Boards:

Boards are a great way to enjoy many different snacks or appetizers at one time. Most of my boards are built around a theme, like my Southern Brunch Board or Antipasto Platter. When planning a platter or board, I always brainstorm beforehand, so I know what to purchase at the grocery store.

For a kid-friendly snack board, I picked items that we regularly have in our refrigerator or pantry. It’s easy to put a board together like this, because there are no special ingredients, and the whole family can enjoy it. Our whole family made this board an afternoon snack, and I even got to introduce a few kid favorites to them.

Presentation is key, and we often eat with our eyes first. Have food items of different sizes, shapes, colors and flavors. When plating, start with the biggest items first. I chose a large white platter for this board, but you can arrange it on a wooden board, plates, or whatever you have on hand. Make it extra fun by allowing the kids to choose their own items and arranging the food on their personal plates.

Kid-Friendly Snack Board

How to create a kid-friendly snack board:

I am a fan of both sweet and salty, and tend to have both on my snack boards. My daughter loves veggies, so they made an appearance on the board in the form of carrots and cucumber. Feel free to add whatever veggies your kids like, or add some new ones for them to try. If kids see adults or older children eating something, they might try it too. Broccoli, peppers, cauliflower, snap peas, and cherry tomatoes are other good veggie options. I also added hummus and had ranch on the side.

Cubed cheeses and sliced, then quartered salami are good choices for protein. Crackers, naan dippers, and pretzels were also placed on the board. I chose strawberries, raspberries and blueberries. Other fruit like pineapple, oranges and watermelon are great, but are juicy, so you might want to place them in bowls. Apples, unless tossed in a citrus juice, will brown, so I don’t usually add them to snack boards.

Fruit was added last, because it is usually the smallest and fills in spots. Same with the Goldfish and Pirate’s Booty. Nuts are a great filler item, but be mindful of food allergies if you are making this board for children other than your own. I left nuts off completely and we didn’t even miss them.

Kid-Friendly Snack Board

TIPS, TRICKS, AND TOOLS:

  • Here are a few of my favorite entertaining products, like including wood boards, bowls and accessories.
  • Move store-bought items, like hummus and ranch, from their original packaging into dishes or bowls for a beautiful presentation.
  • Seasonal fruits add color, and smaller items, like Goldfish should be placed last as a filler.
  • Be careful of allergies, including nuts, if making this board for other children.

Kid-Friendly Snack Board

Kid-Friendly Snack Board
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Kid-Friendly Snack Board

Prep Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • Naan dippers
  • Baby carrots
  • Sliced cucumbers
  • Hummus
  • Pirate's Booty
  • Crackers
  • Mini pretzels
  • Cubed sharp cheddar cheese
  • Mozzarella sticks, sliced
  • Salami, sliced then quartered
  • Strawberries
  • Raspberries
  • Blueberries
  • Apple Cinnamon Straws
  • Goldfish

Instructions

  • Starting with largest snacks and bowls, place on platter or board. Arrange medium snacks in piles, then fill in with smallest snacks.

Kid-Friendly Snack Board

Summer is winding down, and we are celebrating with #BacktoSchoolTreats hosted by Terri from Love and Confections and Christie from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures. All week-long 11 bloggers will be sharing 30+ fantastic recipes for both parents and kids, with breakfasts, snacks, desserts, and drinks to get you back in the school routine.

Breakfast Recipes
Baked Glazed Chocolate Donuts by The Redhead Baker
Chai Muffins by Our Good Life
Lemon Streusel Blueberry Muffins by Jolene’s Recipe Journal
Sugar Free Banana Muffins by Blogghetti

Snack Recipes
Air Fryer Hot Dog Taquitos by A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
Kid-Friendly Snack Board by Love & Confections

Dessert Recipes
Chocolate Chip Cookies by Family Around the Table
Frosted Fudgy Homemade Brownies by Making Miracles
M&M Cookie Bars by Kate’s Recipe Box
Monkey Tail Crescent Rolls by Palatable Pastime
Peanut Butter and Jelly Caramel Corn by Sweet Recipeas

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Peach, Prosciutto and Mozzarella Skewers are an easy and flavorful Summer appetizer. Basil, balsamic glaze and freshly cracked pepper are all the garnish you need.

Peach, Prosciutto and Mozzarella Skewer with Balsamic Glaze

Welcome to #BrunchWeek 2020 hosted by Love and Confections and A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures! This is our 8th year of #BrunchWeek and 22 bloggers are excited to share all our favorite Brunch recipes. We hope you enjoy all our Brunch recipes throughout the week!

For day 3 of BrunchWeek, I created an appetizer favorite – Peach, Prosciutto and Mozzarella Skewers. This appetizer is a crowd pleaser, and extremely easy to put together. These skewers are great on their own, drizzled with balsamic glaze and cracked pepper, but would also be great as part of an antipasto platter.

What is Prosciutto:

Prosciutto literally translates to “ham” in Italian and is aged in a dry-curing process. Curing prosciutto originated in Italy thousands of years ago. One of the most notable and with strict quality control is Prosciutto di Parma. The city of Parma is in the Emilia-Romagna region of Italy, which is also famous for Parmigiano Reggiano (Parmesan cheese) and home to Barilla Pasta. Prosciutto di Parma is a 100% natural cured ham made without preservatives, additives, gluten, hormones or any coloring agent.

Prosciutto di Parma is produced with pigs that are specially bred in 10 central-northern regions of Italy, Mediterranean sea salt, air and time. The prosciutto cures anywhere from 400 days to 36 months. Other types of prosciutto are Serrano or Iberico Jamón from Spain, other Italian prosciutti, and American prosciutto.

Peach, Prosciutto and Mozzarella Skewer with Balsamic Glaze

Fruit and Prosciutto:

Melon, specifically cantaloupe, and prosciutto are a traditional match made in Heaven. The sweetness of the melon balances out the saltiness of the cured ham perfectly. Instead of melon, I opted for my seasonal favorite, peaches. That vibrant yellow color is so beautiful, and juicy, ripe peaches are perfect when in season. Figs plums, pears and apricots are other delicious choices to pair with prosciutto.

Peach, fresh basil, prosciutto di parma, and mozzarella are simple ingredients that pair perfectly together. The herbaceous basil, salty prosciutto, sweet peach, creamy mozzarella, and umami from the balsamic glaze come together for a tasty appetizer that is perfect for a crowd. You can also add cherry tomatoes to the skewers for additional flavor and color.

Peach, Prosciutto and Mozzarella Skewer with Balsamic Glaze

Types of Mozzarella:

I love fresh mozzarella, in all its forms. If you’re not familiar fresh mozzarella, it is a creamy, semi-soft cheese, that is made in small batches. Fresh Mozzarella has a higher water content, and is lower in fat and sodium than other cheeses. Therefore, it is kept in a brine, whey, water, or vacuum-sealed in plastic. It comes in different sizes and shapes, and from either cow or water buffalo milk. Fresh mozzarella is best when consumed fresh and cold. Because of the high water content, it does not melt as easily, and can add a soupy milky texture when cooking.

  1. Mozzarella di Bufala – the traditional mozzarella of Italy, is produced around the Southern region of Campania. It is produced from an Italian breed of water buffalo (not American buffalo or bison). It has a unique tangy taste, and has a much higher fat content than cow’s milk. Buffalo mozzarella is has specific designations and can only be produced with a traditional recipe in certain regions of Italy. Mozzarella di Bufala is delicious when drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and sprinkled with sea salt.
  2. Fior di Latte Mozzarella – translates from Italian to “flower of milk”. This designation is necessary in Italy, where buffalo mozzarella is more prominent. Fresh mozzarella in the U.S. is mostly made from cow’s milk, whereas buffalo mozzarella is mostly imported. It is typically the largest of the mozzarella balls and is often sliced thick for a classic caprese.
  3. Ovolini – the name comes from the Italian word for egg. This mozzarella is a size smaller than the traditional mozzarella balls, about the size of extra-large eggs. They are made from either buffalo milk, cow’s milk, or a combination.
  4. Bocconcini – the name comes from the Italian word for mouth; these mozzarella balls are bite-sized and most often made from only cow’s milk. Marinated bocconcini is a great appetizer or antipasti.
  5. Ciliegine – the name comes from the Italian word for cherry. These mozzarella balls are about the size of a cherry and perfect for skewered appetizers.
  6. Perlini – the smallest of the balls, these pearl-like mozzarella are a perfect addition to pastas and pasta salads.
  7. Burrata – similar to a regular mozzarella ball, Burrata is made with either cow or buffalo milk. The outside texture is a firm, fresh mozzarella, but the inside is  filled with soft cheese curds soaked in cream. It is a decadent treat and the creamy filling oozes out when you cut into the burrata.
  8. Stracciatella – (not to be confused with stracciatella the gelato with chocolate flakes) the proper name of the soft cheese curds inside burrata. It is a mixture of soft, stringy mozzarella curds and cream. Delicious when spread on crusty bread with sea salt

Peach, Prosciutto and Mozzarella Skewer with Balsamic Glaze

Tips, Tricks, and Tools for Peach, Prosciutto and Mozzarella Skewers:

  • Here are a few of my favorite entertaining products, including wood boards, bowls and accessories..
  • The balsamic glaze adds a great depth of flavor, but feel free to use extra virgin olive oil instead.
  • Prosciutto is a very salty meat, but you can garnish with a few flakes of salt if you prefer.

 

Peach, Prosciutto and Mozzarella Skewer with Balsamic Glaze
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Peach, Prosciutto and Mozzarella Skewers

Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 1-2 fresh peaches
  • 8 ounces fresh ciliegine mozzarella
  • 4 ounces prosciutto di parma
  • basil
  • balsamic glaze
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  • Cut peaches into 8-10 slices, then cut the slices into halves. Cut each prosciutto into 2-3 pieces. Skewer peaches, a basil leaf, a piece of prosciutto, then a mozzarella ball.
  • Place skewers onto platter. Drizzle with balsamic glaze right before serving. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Here are more great #BrunchWeek recipes

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Fruit and Veggie Recipes

Meat, Poultry, and Fish Recipes

Dessert Recipes

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A Southern classic gets a twist when combining deviled eggs and pimento cheese. This make-ahead appetizer is perfect for any holiday, brunch or snack. Farmhouse Cheddar from the Cabot Legacy Collection is the star in this ultimate comfort food.

This recipe is sponsored by Cabot Creamery Co-operative. All opinions are my own.

A Southern classic gets a twist when combining deviled eggs and pimento cheese. This make-ahead appetizer is perfect for any holiday, brunch or snack. Farmhouse Cheddar from the Cabot Legacy Collection is the star in this ultimate comfort food.

Deviled eggs and pimento cheese are some of the ultimate comfort foods. Pimento cheese deviled eggs is the perfect Southern twist on two favorites. The combination of these two classics rekindle a whole new love of deviled eggs and opens the door for lots of other flavor possibilities.

I have always liked deviled eggs, but I didn’t LOVE them until I tasted Grandma Lou’s deviled eggs. Grandma Lou, a family friend, is one of the most sweet and caring people I have met, and she makes some amazing deviled eggs. When Grandma Lou offered to bring a dish to my baby shower a few years ago, I immediately said “deviled eggs”. Any event where I might get to taste her deviled eggs, is always a highlight.

A Southern classic gets a twist when combining deviled eggs and pimento cheese. This make-ahead appetizer is perfect for any holiday, brunch or snack. Farmhouse Cheddar from the Cabot Legacy Collection is the star in this ultimate comfort food.

I also make deviled eggs for my own family’s special occasions and holidays. Easter is coming up, so you can be sure that deviled eggs are on the menu. My sister and I have a running joke: if they’re scrambled, I can only eat two eggs, if they’re deviled, I can eat forty! When it comes to both deviled eggs and pimento cheese, you can never have enough at a party.

My White Cheddar Pimento Cheese Spread from Brunchweek was the first time I created homemade pimento cheese. I used two different Cabot cheeses for the spread, and both are equally delicious. It is a recipe definitely worth keeping on hand.

Farmhouse Cheddar in this recipe is from Cabot Creamery Co-operative. Cabot is a co-operative owned by families throughout the Northeast and is the world’s first dairy co-operative to achieve B corp certification. 100% of profits go back to the farmers. All of Cabot’s cheddars are naturally aged, gluten-free and 100% lactose-free. 2019 is a big year for Cabot, as they celebrate their 100th year as a co-operative. I bet they would love these Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs at their celebration!

I also make deviled eggs for my own family's special occasions and holidays. Easter is coming up, so you can be sure that deviled eggs are on the menu. My sister and I have a running joke: if they're scrambled, I can only eat two eggs, if they're deviled, I can eat forty! When it comes to both deviled eggs and pimento cheese, you can never have enough at a party. My White Cheddar Pimento Cheese Spread from Brunchweek was the first time I created homemade pimento cheese. I used two different Cabot cheeses for the spread, and both are equally delicious. It is a recipe definitely worth keeping on hand. Farmhouse Cheddar in this recipe is from Cabot Creamery Co-operative. Cabot is a co-operative owned by families throughout the Northeast and is the world’s first dairy co-operative to achieve B corp certification. 100% of profits go back to the farmers. All of Cabot's cheddars are naturally aged, gluten-free and 100% lactose-free. 2019 is a big year for Cabot, as they celebrate their 100th year as a co-operative. I bet they would love these Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs at their celebration! I regularly keep Cabot's line of cheddar in my refrigerator. Cabot's Legacy Collection is always a favorite, as well as their Seriously Sharp and Vermont Sharp bars. My family loves their flavored cheddar too! Little L&C eats the Cracker Cuts for her after-school snack and we freshly grate the bars for our weekly taco night. Cabot has a cheese for every occasion!

I regularly keep Cabot’s line of cheddar in my refrigerator. Cabot’s Legacy Collection is always a favorite, as well as their Seriously Sharp and Vermont Sharp bars. My family loves their flavored cheddar too! Little L&C eats the Cracker Cuts for her after-school snack and we freshly grate the bars for our weekly taco night. Cabot has a cheese for every occasion!

Here are some helpful tips for making deviled eggs:

  • Store-bought hard boiled eggs are an easy and fast solution if you are short on time.
  • Taste as you go. Spices and ingredients can easily be added, but not taken away.
  • Make sure your knife is sharp, so you have a clean, easy cut.
  • Place ingredients in a piping bag and refrigerate until ready to use.
  • A large star tip gives the filling a nice appearance.
  • Don’t forget garnishes: paprika, chives, parsley, bacon, etc.
  • Always keep eggs refrigerated until eaten. Food safety is key!

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Pimento Cheese Deviled Eggs

Prep Time 10 minutes
Servings 12 deviled eggs

Ingredients

  • 6 large hard boiled eggs
  • 2 ounces Cabot Farmhouse reserve, finely shredded
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/4 teaspoon celery seed
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried mustard
  • 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pimento peppers, drained
  • 1 tablespoon sweet relish, optional
  • ground black pepper, hot sauce, and onion powder, to taste
  • paprika, chives, or parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • Peel and rinse hard boiled eggs. Slice in half, lengthwise and remove yolk to medium mixing bowl, Place egg white on serving tray.
  • Add Cabot Farmhouse Reserve, mayonnaise, celery seed, mustard, sugar, pimentos, and relish to mixing bowl. Using a hand blender, combine until creamy. Add pepper, hot sauce, or onion powder if desired.
  • Place filling into piping bag. Pipe or spoon into the center of each egg white. Garnish with paprika, finely chopped chives and parsley. Cover and refrigerated until ready to serve.

 

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This recipe is sponsored by Dixie Crystals. All opinions are my own.

I love seasonal snacks and Pumpkin Spice Bagel Chips are great at filling my Fall snack craving. These chips are easy to make and perfect to have on hand when I want a sweet and crunchy snack. Pumpkin Spice Bagel Chips are so delicious when dipped in cinnamon cream cheese, or paired with an Easy Copycat Pumpkin Spiced Latte.
Bagel chips are great for snacking because you can customize the flavors however you prefer. Sweet flavors like pumpkin spice or cinnamon, or savory flavors like onion or everything bagel. The choice is yours! 
While I love my bagel chips as-is, I love dipping them in cream cheese even more! Bagels and cream cheese are a match made in heaven. I eat these for breakfast, snack and dessert. The key to making a good bagel chip is to get nice, fat un-sliced bagels.
I don’t get normal bagels from the grocery store, unless your store has a bakery that makes them fresh and keeps them whole. I usually grab my bagels from a bakery or deli – I know the bagels are made fresh and they are always uncut until purchased.
I find that slicing them on the short side is just easier that trying to get even, thin slices longways. But, this recipe can definitely be adapted if you prefer larger bagel slices. Happy snacking!
Until next time,
LOVE & CONFECTIONS!

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This post is sponsored by Stonyfield Organic and Badger Balm. All opinions are mine alone.

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Whether we are by the pool, at the playground, or having an outdoor adventure with friends, I am always prepared with snacks and sunscreen. I love that Stonyfield partnered with Badger Balm for this post. Stonyfield is my family’s favorite yogurt. Stonyfield has had a mission of healthy planet, healthy food and healthy people since their start in 1983 as a small organic farming school in Wilton, NH.

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Stonyfield Organic Kids and Whole Milk Yogurt Pouches are made without the use of toxic persistent pesticides or GMO’s that means it’s not only good for you but good for the planet too. And because it’s Stonyfield, you know it’s delicious.
1. 25% to 35% less sugar than the leading kids’ yogurt!
2. Yogurt made with live active cultures.
3. A perfectly portable, resealable format for healthy snacking anytime, anywhere.
4. Pouches come in kid-approved flavors like Strawberry, Strawberry Banana, Blueberry, Vanilla, Strawberry Beet berry, Pear Spinach Mango and our new flavor Choco-Mooo.
5. Stonyfield Organic is always, USDA Organic, pasture raised, Non-GMO Project verified, Kosher certified and gluten free.
6. Both Stonyfield and Badger Balm are B-Corp Corp Certified. B Corps are for-profit companies certified by the nonprofit B Lab to meet rigorous standards of social and environmental performance, accountability, and transparency.

Badger Balm, which is a B-corp just like Stonyfield. Their mission is to create fabulously pure and effective products of the highest natural quality, based on simplicity and thoughtful preparation, with the intention to protect, soothe and heal. They run a business that is fun, fair and profitable; where money is fuel, not a goal; and where their vision for a healthier world finds expression through the way they work and through the way they treat each other and the people they serve.
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Florida weather has been pretty rainy lately. We can almost guarantee a storm every day, but until that storm hits we have had some pretty hot and sunny days. I live in one of the higher parts of Central Florida, so a lot of times it will be raining around us but we are in full sun. Skin protection is a priority when we have outdoor activities, and having a non-GMO, clear zinc biodegradable natural mineral sunscreen cream with 80 minutes of water resistant makes our playtime outdoors even better.

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I eat Greek yogurt almost every day in my smoothies and use Stonyfield Yogurt regularly in my baking. My Little One usually has a Stonyfield Organic Kids Pouch in the morning, or as an afternoon snack if she doesn’t eat one as breakfast.

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I love having an easy to grab snack if we’re on the go, or something I can bring to play-dates. When I plan an adventure to the park, I usually pack a small cooler with Stonyfield Organic Kids Pouches (Strawberry Beet Berry is the Little’s favorite) and a few of our favorite snacks to share with friends!

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Here’s a list of some of my favorite playground snacks:

  1. Stonyfield Organic Kids Pouches
  2. Cherry Chocolate Chip Energy Balls from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
  3. Paper Bag Popcorn from Weelicious
  4. Mini Blueberry Yogurt Muffins from Katie’s Cucina
  5. Healthy Baked Carrot Chips from A Spicy Perspective
  6. Monkey Bars from The Kitchen Prep
  7. Cereal and Yogurt Stuffed Apples from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
  8. Cinnamon Sugar Baked Apple Chips from Fifteen Spatulas
  9. Healthy Apple Donuts from Laura Fuentes
  10. Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Protein Balls from Katie’s Cucina
  11. Nutella & Banana Sushi from Paging Fun Mums
  12. Oatmeal Breakfast Bites from A Night Owl
  13. Rainbow Fruit Kabobs from Weelicious
  14. Sweet and Salty Trail Mix from The Lemon Bowl
  15. Blueberry Peach Fruit Roll-Ups from Cupcakes & Kale Chips

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Until next time,
LOVE & CONFECTIONS!

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This post is sponsored in conjunction with #BrunchWeek. I received product samples from sponsor companies to aid in the creation of the #Brunchweek recipes. All opinions are mine alone.

Carrot Cake Overnight Chia Oatmeal from LoveandConfections.com #BrunchWeek

#Brunchweek is coming to a close and I am sharing my recipe for a delicious and easy overnight oatmeal. My morning routine can sometimes be hectic, and more often than not, I rush out the door without breakfast.

Whether it’s struggling to get the 4 year old dressed, finishing the lunchbox, or going through every option on the planet for her breakfast and she wants none of it. We’ve even had the ‘no, you can’t have pickles or chips for breakfast’ talk.

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When I get back from the school drop off, smoothies are always a great option, but sometimes I want something a bit more filling. Overnight oatmeal definitely helps when I’m craving a something sweet.

I added dark brown sugar for sweetness and that rich molasses taste. You can also warm the oatmeal and top with vanilla yogurt and maple syrup for a breakfast with even more protein.

Carrot Cake Overnight Chia Oatmeal from LoveandConfections.com #BrunchWeek

Whatever you do, don’t buy matchstick carrots for this recipe. The carrots need to be finely shredded to mix in correctly, so grating your own is best. I actually used a micro-plane to get the fine texture.

I hope you enjoy an easy weekday morning meal with Carrot Cake Overnight Chia Oatmeal and don’t forget to enter the #BrunchWeek giveaway!

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Carrot Cake Overnight Chia Oatmeal

By Love and Confections

Ingredients

  • 1 cup old fashioned rolled oats
  • 1 tablespoons Dixie Crystals Dark Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons chia seeds
  • 1/3 cup finely shredded Cal-Organic Carrots
  • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup chopped, toasted pecans, optional
  • Vanilla yogurt and maple syrup, optional

Instructions

  1. Combine oats, sugar, cinnamon, chia, carrots, milk, vanilla and salt in a bowl or mason jar. Refrigerate overnight.
  2. Before serving, add in chopped pecans. Can be served either cold or heated. Add yogurt and a drizzle of maple syrup if desired.

Yield: 2 servings

Take a look at what the #BrunchWeek Bloggers are creating today!

BrunchWeek Beverages:
Bloody Marys Three Ways from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
Fruit Tea from For the Love of Food
Lemon Basil Margarita from Sweet Beginnings

BrunchWeek Egg Dishes:
Classic Shakshuka from The PinterTest Kitchen

BrunchWeek Breads, Grains, and Pastries:
Carrot Cake Overnight Chia Oatmeal from Love and Confections
Chinese Sugar Donuts from Rants From My Crazy Kitchen

BrunchWeek Fruits, Vegetables and Sides:
Asparagus Caprese with Marinated Mozzarella from Love and Confections
Roasted Red Pepper and Asparagus Mini Tarts from Daily Dish Recipes

BrunchWeek Desserts:
Hazelnut Crusted Chocolate Tart from Culinary Adventures with Camilla
Mini Blueberry Lemon Coffee Cakes from Girl Abroad
Strawberry Shortcake Pound Cake from The Redhead Baker

Until next time, 
LOVE & CONFECTIONS!

Thank you to #BrunchWeek Sponsors: Dixie Crystals, Cabot Cheese, LorAnn Oils and Flavors, Cento Fine Foods, Michigan Asparagus, Cal-Organic and Eggland’s Best for providing the prizes free of charge. These companies also provided the bloggers with samples and product to use for #BrunchWeek recipes. All opinions are my own. The #BrunchWeek giveaway is open to U.S. residents, age 18 & up. All entries for the winner will be checked and verified. By entering you give the right to use your name and likeness. The number of entries received determines the odds of winning. Seven (7) winners will be selected. The prize packages will be sent directly from the giveaway sponsors. The #BrunchWeek Bloggers are not responsible for the fulfillment or delivery of the prize packages. Bloggers hosting this giveaway and their immediate family members in their household cannot enter or win the giveaway. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited by law. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, or any other social channel mentioned in the #Brunchweek posts or entry.

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