Sugar, flour, and Sprinkles!

Its that time of year for parties. I am such a huge fan of baking. I would rather bake than cook! Its such a pleasure to see the smile on friends and families face as they nibble...then inhale...the 'sweet" you have made. I had to laugh the other day. I asked my husband if I should make extra of something I was taking to a church party. His reply was..."babe, whatever you make is always loved and hardly anything left when its time to go." Yes, that made me feel good....OK REALLY good! LOL

So here are a few of the baking goods I have done over the last couple of weeks. Your opinions are valued!

I attended a Ladies Christmas tea. I used my StepGrandmothers recipe for Victorian Sponge Cake. She had taught me, a couple of years ago, how to turn the cake into cupcakes. Delicious! I tweaked it a little bit and well.....people now want the recipe LOL Not sure how often I will share it though!

I was privileged to be involved with the Christmas Children's skit this year. They were such Angels....Literally LOL It was all girls dressed as Angels and my little Mr. dressed as a lamb. I really wanted to make something special for them. They all worked so hard and did such a great job! I found a picture of these cute reindeer cupcakes. They looked so easy....and so I tweaked again. The kids loved them!

I always add a little more to my store bought cake mixes. So with this one I put about 2 teaspoons of Coco, a cap full of vanilla, and a couple of dashes of cinnamon.

Here are the toppings I needed. Again I always add, so this time I added about 3 teaspoons of hazelnut spread to my chocolate icing. Delsih!

and the finished product....

Lastly, I am showing the cookies I made with my Little Mr. two nights ago. It was his first baking experience. We had a blast! Yes, it was a huge mess in my tiny kitchen. But SO worth it! Even my stepson (the teenager who is too cool to do just about anything) joined in. So there I was, with two boys, decorating and laughing. Now that is what makes this the most wonderful time of the year!

If I don't get to say it later...

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND GOD BLESS!!