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Easy Buttery Popcorn Cupcakes

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April 28, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

Easy Buttery Popcorn Cupcakes – Creamy, sweet and topped with popcorn shaped marshmallows, this dessert is the perfect addition to a movie party, circus themed party, backyard movie night or family game night.

Popcorn Cupcakes

You know what has been my most favorite things about the kids growing up. They now can get in the kitchen and bake… and guess what?! They love it! I do too. Last week my daughter made lime sugar cookies with a lime butter cream frosting. This was using ingredients we had in the house too! So lately, I have been pinning more than just dinner recipes. I have been pinning baking recipes I want them to bake instead of me.

I wanted them to make these Popcorn Cupcakes for our Family Game Night. I also thought they would go perfect with a Backyard Movie Night, as well. But honestly, the possibilities are endless. Bake for an Oscar Night Movie Party, Circus Themed Party, or even a Girls Sleepover!

Enjoy!

See these cupcakes in our Backyard Movie Ideas for the Outdoors and our Family Game Night Snack Ideas.

Supplies and Ingredients:

Cupcake mix (calls for oil, eggs and water)
Miniature marshmallows
Vanilla creamy white frosting
Yellow gel food coloring
Food safe paint brush
White cupcake liners
Red and white cupcake holders
Mixing bowl
Hand or stand mixer
Fork

Popcorn Cupcakes

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

Cupcake mix (calls for oil, eggs and water)
Miniature marshmallows
Vanilla creamy white frosting
Yellow gel food coloring
Food safe paint brush
White cupcake liners
Red and white cupcake holders
Mixing bowl
Hand or stand mixer
Fork

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Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners inside the red and white cupcake holder (make sure the cupcake holders can go in the oven and if not just place baked cupcakes into the cupcake holders).
2. Prepare the cake batter by mixing the cake mix with oil, eggs and water as directed on the box.
3. Fill each cupcake liner almost full with the batter and bake for 18-20 minutes (keep an eye on the paper cups in the oven).
4. Carefully remove the pan from the oven and the cupcakes from the pan to cool.
5. Fill a decorating bag with vanilla frosting and cut a tip off the end of the bag.
6. Frost the cupcakes using the bag.
7. Carefully press a fork into the side of each marshmallow to make the look more like popcorn and stick them onto the frosting.
8. Dab a small amount of frosting on about 5 more marshmallows and layer them on top of the first layer.
9. Mix a drop of yellow gel food coloring with 1/4 cup water in a small cup and use a food safe paint brush to paint the yellow food coloring water onto part of each marshmallow to look like butter.

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Popcorn Cupcakes Directions:

First, preheat the oven to 350 degrees and line a cupcake pan with cupcake liners inside the red and white cupcake holder (make sure the cupcake holders can go in the oven and if not just place baked cupcakes into the cupcake holders).

Prepare the cake batter by mixing the cake mix with oil, eggs and water as directed on the box.

Fill each cupcake liner almost full with the batter and bake for 18-20 minutes (keep an eye on the paper cups in the oven).

Next, carefully remove the pan from the oven and the cupcakes from the pan to cool.

Fill a decorating bag with vanilla frosting and cut a tip off the end of the bag.

Frost the cupcakes using the bag.

Carefully press a fork into the side of each marshmallow to make the look more like popcorn and stick them onto the frosting.

Then, dab a small amount of frosting on about 5 more marshmallows and layer them on top of the first layer.

Lastly, mix a drop of yellow gel food coloring with 1/4 cup water in a small cup and use a food safe paint brush to paint the yellow food coloring water onto part of each marshmallow to look like butter.

Also enjoy these BBQ Grill Cupcakes. Share at Father’s Day or a Picnic! Pin to Pinterest.

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Top 5 Pinterest Pins for February 2019

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March 5, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Save and enjoy the top pins on Pinterest for the month of February 2019. Make sure you are following Frugal Coupon Living on Pinterest!

Top 5 Pinterest Pins for February 2019

Man, where did February go? Sometimes the months creep by and then sometimes it’s already March and you are standing there wondering how you got there. It’s been a rough couple of months in our home. Because of the continuous snow days, the kids haven’t had a full week of school since early December, it’s absolutely nuts. Because of that, I had not had much time to get creative with the blog and my to do list of idea is getting longer and longer. Don’t worry, the ideas are coming! Anyone else, just begging for spring?

Below are the top 5 Pinterest Pins for February 2019. The last one might no longer be good for this year, as Dr. Seuss Day has come and gone, but pin it and save it for next year. Happy pinning!

Previous Top 5 Pins

Sorry guys, fourth quarter 2018 got away from me!

I encourage you to pin them for later to your favorite Pinterest boards and make sure you are following Frugal Coupon Living on Pinterest!

Dollar Tree Pranks. Get These April Fool’s Day Pranks Ideas Here. Thirteen clean April Fools’ Day pranks for $20 (or less) depending on the supplies you have on hand. From macaroni and cheese punch to funfetti sponge cakes we have the ultimate list of clean jokes for you! Pin this Idea to Pinterest.

Spring Cleaning Tips. Get These Spring Cleaning Tips and Ideas Here. So I actually went to Facebook for this idea. I was wondering who actually spring cleans, because I clean all the time! Anyways, it turns out more than half of my poll does a real deep clean in spring. Take a look at these hacks! Pin this Idea to Pinterest.

Family Birthday Celebrations. Get These Home Birthday Ideas Here. This was one of my favorite posts. It was a little bit of a selfish one to put together because I had my family in mind. With seven members of our family, our celebrations tend to be more within the home than big parties with friends. You all seem to agree because this post is a crowd favorite! Pin this Idea to Pinterest.

Free April Fools Day Printables. Get These Free Printable Pranks Here. WOAH, a week up and you all are getting ready for April Fools Day. These free printables are ones to save for when you are ready to play pranks on family and friends this April 1. There are also very clean, funny jokes for the office! Pin this Idea to Pinterest.

Dr Seuss Crafts, Printables and Recipes. Get These Crafts, Recipes and Printables Here. Dr. Seuss’ birthday is March 2nd. Obviously Seuss day has come and gone, but be sure to save these crafts, recipes, and printables for next year! Pin this Idea to Pinterest.

20 Creative Ways to Enjoy a Spring Break Staycation

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May 15, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, Spring, Travel

Vacation from home! Check out the 20 best staycation ideas to enjoy a Spring Break Staycation. We’ve included staycation ideas you can easily drive to and ways to have fun on vacation right from the comfort of your home. Have fun!

Spring Break Staycation Ideas

You don’t need to shell out money to create a fun spring break vacation for the kids! This year and last year showed us that it’s important to learn how to have fun from the comfort of our homes. While we didn’t have much of a choice, we now know that it’s totally possible to have a blast without jet setting anywhere.

Whether you’re looking for creative ideas for your child’s spring break, activities for the summer, or just a few fun ideas for a long weekend, you’ll love these easy and frugal staycation ideas. Enjoy a holistay within your hometown and browse these 20 kid-approved activities!

From stargazing, to camping out in your backyard, to museum scavenger hunts and more, these Spring Break Staycation ideas are the best ways to make a vacation from home special!

What is a staycation?

Not all of us have the budget or willingness to take the family on a vacation every spring. Staycations bring all the fun of a great vacation into your very own home or hometown. They typically involve extra special activities that you might do when you’re on a real vacation, like camping in your own backyard or setting up a kiddie pool in the backyard.

Whatever your reason for enjoying these staycation ideas, let us know how much you love them in the comments!

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Looking for some fun ideas for a staycation at home? Grab this free Staycation Printable Pack to make it FEEL like your family is on a real vacation! Play tourist in your own town with these stay at home vacation ideas including a bucket list, menu planner, printable postcards, room keys, room numbers & more.

Add in the Science

Staycation ideas can be educational, too! During the week, have a day at home. Add in as many five minute science experiments as you can. The kids will have tons of fun getting to play scientist for the day!

Backyard Movie Theater

Pop some popcorn, plop together some pillows, put up a tent, string some lights… whatever it takes to make the coolest at home movie theater in your yard. Follow this DIY Backyard Movie Screen (from Simply Sprout) or pick up an outdoor movie screen for your evening.

Play Tourist

Play tourist in your hometown. Start by visiting your city’s visitor center and get creative with what new activities can fill your day. What new things do you want to see? Where haven’t you explored before? To really make your staycation fancy, book a hotel room for the night! Search places like Groupon for discounts and savings.

Baking Championship

Host a kids baking championship! Invite your kids’ friends or neighborhood pals to up the ante. Fill a basket with interesting ingredients for them to use or let them search the web for a recipe they want to make. You judge, determine the winner, and get to eat the food all at the same time… sounds like you’re winning! Adorable ideas for a baking party or championship from ikatbag.

Backyard Fire Pit

Make your entire dinner with just your fire pit! Can you tell we love food-related staycation ideas? Find camping recipes and make everything without using your kitchen. Two recipes we recommend are Camping Hot Dogs and Campfire S’mores Cones.

Go Geocaching

This activity is so fun, it will fill your whole day! Geocaching is the act of hunting for and finding hidden objects using GPS coordinates. Download the app and find hidden “treasure” in your town’s area. Learn more about how to geocache as a family on Frugal Mom, Eh.

Arts & Crafts Day

Host a whole day dedicated to arts and crafts! Take a look at some of these ideas – upcycled cereal box crafts, paint chip crafts, and rainy day activities. You also could pick up a craft supply set for a bunch of resources to help you get creative.

Picnic and a Discussion

Deepen relationships and learn a new fun fact about your loved ones! Have an Instagram-worthy picnic in your favorite grassy park. Picnics are a great opportunity to escape those everyday distractions like the doorbell, phone ringing, dog barking, and all the other things that interrupt quality time. Bring dinner conversation cards to start discussion and help you get to know your child and/or spouse better.

Backyard Campout

No need to venture into the woods — camp out in your own backyard! At night, you and your family can study the sky. Download the Sky Map App and study planets, stars, and constellations. Frugal Mom Eh has some creative ideas for backyard camping, as well.

Travel Abroad

Host an international vacation from home — no flight required! Choose a country you have always wanted to travel to. Eat food, plan activities, listen to music, and watch a movie. Of course, all of the eats and activities will be based on that country’s culture! Pick up a DVD from the library or watch something on Amazon Prime that relates to the country of your choice. Rick Steves has some great movies. Live, Life and Learning has a free printable passport you can use for your adventure with the kids. Every night of the week can be a different country!

Sleep Outdoors

Fill a truck or trampoline with pillows and blankets and have an outdoor campout under the stars! You can also see this idea in our Visual Summer Bucket List for Kids. Source and Source

Memories

Tired of keepsakes piling up? Get Marie Kondo inspired and get organized. This can be organized by school year or can just be a place you toss in old mementos, concert tickets, photos, and more. You’ll spend the whole night reminiscing over special moments with your family. A Bowl Full of Lemons can help you get started.

Family Game Night

Have a family game night or even a family game day! You can play many of these fun Minute to Win It Game Ideas. Craft a trophy for the winner, come up with some tasty Family Game Snacks, and let everyone choose a game to play!

Take a Hike

Go explore the great outdoors! Do some research and find a great trail in your area. You can carry along this nature scavenger hunt. You can collect what you find and make natural art with your all your treasures. Also check out our Hiking Trail Bucket List in our outdoor camping hacks and tips.

Enjoy a Scavenger Hunt

Speaking of scavenger hunts, take a look at our dozens of Scavenger Hunt Ideas. We love this outdoor Flashlight Scavenger Hunt, perfect for staying up late and doing something memorable.

My Town Rocks

Rock hunting is the newest community adventure since Pokemon Go! Search your local town and area for rocks hidden by citizens just like you. Join local community boards to see places where rocks might be hidden and discover areas of your town you might not be familiar with. You and your family can paint rocks together to “hide” around your town and surrounding area to spread joy and brighten people’s day! More ideas on My Town Rocks.

Visit a Museum

Have you ever played a scavenger hunt in a museum? Kids can get bored with museums, especially ones they’ve visited before. Make your local museums exciting again and play a museum scavenger hunt game. Consider it a treasure hunt of portraits and paintings!

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Visit the Library

You can have SO much fun in your local library! Take a look at these 10 Quiet Library Games from Book Shark.

Virtual Museum Tour

Did you know many major museums offer virtual tours online? That means you can visit famous museums without ever leaving your home. Popular virtual tours include…

Be a Summer Travel Agent

Now that it’s spring break, summer break is just around the corner! Think ahead and hash out your summer activities and bucket list while everyone is home. Research itineraries, daily activities, and more just as if you were a travel agent. Check out our Visual Summer Bucket List for some ideas. Pick up this free travel planning kit from Pinch a Little, Save a Lot.

Painting Projects

Get the whole family in on that painting project you’ve been putting off! Paint your dining room table, redo your dresser, or spruce up a chair. Tackle a family project or redo an entire bedroom. We love these farmhouse weekend projects that can done in a few days. Not only will you get things done, you’ll have so much fun bonding and treasure the memories for years to come.

Get ready for summer! Take a look at these Visual Summer Bucket List Ideas for the Kids. Pin to Pinterest.

No more moans of “I’m bored mom” when you prepare for your summer with these Summer Boredom Busters and Activities for Kids! Pin to Pinterest.

20 Punny Teacher Gifts | Pun-Tastic Ideas with Printables

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January 17, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, Crafts, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Social Media

In time for Teacher Appreciation Week, take a look at these adorable Punny Teacher Gifts. Memorable Pun-Tastic Ideas with free printables.

Punny Teacher Gifts

As a former teacher, I never expected much from my parents. In fact, very generous gifts sometimes made me feel uncomfortable. There was no need. I loved my job and was happy to teach. I did, however, appreciate little gestures of kindness. A candy bar, a plate of cookies, a morning coffee, or a small thank you note for whatever gesture they appreciated in the week.

Low Cost Teacher Gift Idea

As a former teacher myself and mother of five, let me help you achieve a simple and low-cost teacher gift ideas with our Teacher Gift Tag Printable Set!

Is it a struggle to find a perfect Teacher Gift Idea? Creating an EASY, LOW-COST, ADORABLE gift for teachers has never been easier!

Take a look at our Teacher Appreciation Gift Tag Set. This set includes 12 digital gift cards. Download, print, and cut. One gift idea for every season. Our Teacher gift tag pritnables provide easy teacher gift ideas. Staying organized during the school year is hard enough!

One Year of Teacher Appreciation Gift Tags

Funny Teacher Gift Ideas

Since I no longer teach, this blog evolved during maternity leave, I am always thoughtful of my children’s teachers. I am a woman of dry humor and I love some good wit. That was the inspiration behind these 20 Punny Teacher Gifts.

Thanks a latte! Gift with a Starbucks Gift Card and a plastic frappucino cup! | Frugal Coupon Living

Teacher, I’m Glad I’m Stuck with You with Scotch Expressions ruler design masking tape. | Frugal Coupon Living

Thanks for pushing me to do my best! Gift with a cute container of push pins. | Frugal Coupon Living

Movie night teacher appreciation gift for a popular teacher. Gift with popcorn containers and a Redbox code! | Frugal Coupon Living

You are crushing this! Gift with Orange Crush. | The Idea Room via Tauni Everett

Teachers plants seeds of knowledge that will grow forever! There are some cute succulents on Amazon.| The Idea Room

Thanks for keeping me on Target! A Target gift card and some black and white bakers twine and you are all set! | Landeelu

Spread Love, Not Germs Funny Hand Sanitizer Teacher Gift. | Frugal Coupon Living

Take note, I think you have the “write” stuff! Thanks for a great year. We think this would go great with an Erin Condren planner! | Where the Smiles Have Been

It’s been a joy to be in your class plus more candy bar gift tags. Pair with candy and a cute polka dot ribbon and you are all set! | Fun-Squared

You are a mark above the rest! Gift with Expo Makers and Bakers Twine – we love that grey and white pattern. | The Happy Scraps

Thanks for being a sweet and uh-mason teacher. These plastic handled Mason Jar mugs are cute. | Lil’ Luna

Donut what I’d do without a teacher like you. Gift with donuts or a donut gift card! | Bren Did

You make learning easy peasy lemon squeezy plus more fruit gift tags. Make your own candles or find a cute melon candle.| Short Stop Designs

Have a night off Netflix Subscription (maybe not as punny, but so unique!) Gift a Netflix membership! | Mama Cheaps

I must ad-mitt, you’re one smart cookie! Find an adorable oven mitt, cookie mix and a whisk. | Just Add Confetti

Sweet people like you take the cake! You can find mini bundt pan cakes and bundt cake boxes. | Positively Splendid

In time for Teacher Appreciation Week, take a look at these adorable Punny Teacher Gifts. Memorable Pun-Tastic Ideas with free printable #FrugalCouponLiving #TeacherAppreciationWeek

Thanks a bunch for being a great teacher. We find adorable, affordable flowers at Trader Joes! You can find brown kraft paper cardstock here.| Simply Kierste

I had a ball this year. Grab a rubber band ball – I like the pinks and blues. | Tried and True

Looking forward to a Re-Markable School Year for a remarkable teacher | Frugal Coupon Living

Thanks for helping me grow! There are some cute succulents on Amazon. | A Pumpkin and a Princess

You have been the write teacher for me. I love these patterned pencils and stationary supplies. | Simply This and That

We need s’more teachers like you! Printable gift tag and mason jar snack mix recipe. | Frugal Coupon Living

I am so fortunate to have you as my teacher. If gifting with fortunate cookies, they are already chocolate dipped! Grab your Pei Wei gift card here. | The Crafted Sparrow

Thanks for sticking with me this year. I love these unique sticky notes. | The Crafting Chicks

Don’t forget our round-up of free Teacher Appreciation Printables and our creative Teacher Appreciation Gift Ideas (many with printables).

Love pun? We have so many more pun-tastic ideas. First enjoy these FREE Teacher Appreciation Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

There doesn’t have to be a large budget or a reason, how about because it’s a Thursday? Take a look at our cheap Thankful Thursday Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Also take a look at these easy and creative Teacher Appreciation Gifts. Pin to Pinterest.

Getting ready for Valentine’s Day? We love these 20 Teacher Valentine Printables – all with pun! Pin to Pinterest.

Also enjoy these creative ways to say “thanks!” Thanksgiving Gift Ideas for Teachers with Printables. Pin to Pinterest.

Instant Pot Steamer Baskets on Sale

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April 8, 2019 by FCL Filed Under: Amazon, Online Shopping

Want to cook eggs, veggies and other foods in your Instant Pot without having to worry about the heat from the high temperatures? You can remove them easily without burning yourself with an Instant Pot Steamer Basket. And, today we have 3 sizes of Instant Pot Steamer Baskets on sale!

We’ve seen some great Instant Pot accessories in the past, and this is one you’re going to want to make sure you grab this one. You’ll find you’ll use this basket over and over. We’ve been thinking about getting an Instant Pot, so we are totally going to have to get this to go with it!

Details:

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CUSTOM DESIGNED STEAMER BASKET TO FIT INSIDE THE INSTA POT – trusted by customers as shown in the hundreds of 5-STAR reviews, we wanted to design instant pot accessories that would make your cooking experience easier and efficient. We designed multiple size vegetable steamer basket to fit your custom need, whether you have an instant pot duo60, DUO80, ULTRA, instantpot mini, LUX60 V3, or the Power Pressure Cooker XL, we have the right size pressure cooker accessories for you to choose from
MAKE PRESSURE COOKING FUN FOR YOUR KIDS – We encourage you to try new recipes (such as boiled eggs, chicken broth, vegetables, asparagus, meatloaf, etc.) and have fun cooking with your family and kids, that’s why we designed the steamer basket for instant pot with food-grade silicone handle. Unlike other brands, our handle is fully wrapped in silicone, from one end to the other end, to prevent any burns from lifting out the egg basket from hot pots. Tested and approved by busy working moms
WE CARE ABOUT YOUR INVESTMENT – The Hatrigo vegetable steamer is the only basket on the market to have silicone wrapped legs on the base of the basket. Unlike the trivet, this steamer pot will help prevent scratching your instant pot inner liner so your pressure cooker will last for many more years. The best part is that the silicone legs help prevent slipping when removing your steamer insert basket and placing it on the counter. Don’t let your hard-working cooked food spill on the floor
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Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Elf Burrito

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November 30, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Wondering what’s for dinner. How about an Elf Burrito after last night’s taco Tuesday Mexican dinner. Are you following all of Frugal Coupon Living’s Elf on the Shelf Ideas? See well over 100s of creative, funny, and original ideas for your Elf!

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Elf Burrito

We are back, so is the Elf! If you have been with us a long time, you know we have brought you a new Elf on the Shelf Ideas EVERY DAY (in November and December) for the past four years

Elf Burrito! Wrap your elf in last night tortilla shells for this easy Elf on the Shelf Idea. Do this on a night you have plans for a Taco Tuesday dinner. Enjoy

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Here at Frugal Coupon Living, we celebrate Elf on the Shelf for 2 months, the month of November and the month of December all the way through Christmas Eve. We like to share a few weeks leading up to Thanksgiving, when Elf comes, to give you idea and then we like to join you with ideas when the Elf arrives in your home.

Pin Pin Pin, because you will want to stay up to date on these ideas each Christmas season. We have many more ideas to come, see our previous Elf on the Shelf Ideas. Here we have a lot of FREE PRINTALBES! That is our goal, to make Elf easy for you! Be sure to also follow the Elf on the Shelf Pinterest Board for fun ideas from other bloggers too.

What is Elf on the Shelf?

Elf on the Shelf is a Christmas Tradition. The tradition has a book and a elf doll. The book is poetic and in rhyme sharing the purpose of the Elf’s visits. The Elf visits each Thanksgiving. He/She goes and returns from the North Pole each evening. Every morning he can be found in a new location in the house. The Elf has been found in the refrigerator, fishing in the toilet, writing messages on the mirror or hanging from the lights. It is VERY IMPORTANT, the Elf is not touch each evening or his Christmas magic will be lost! Each family is able to name their special elf. The elves return to their home (Santa’s North Pole Work shop) every Christmas Eve. An Elf’s Story can also be found on DVD.

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Melted Snowman Cookies – Oops!

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November 30, 2020 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, The Elf on the Shelf Ideas

Elf on the Shelf had a Whoops! Make these Melted Snowman Cookies as a funny elf idea for your Christmas tradition. These cookies are great for Santa too!

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Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Melted Snowman Cookies

We love bringing you new Elf on the Shelf Ideas. We also love sharing Christmas Food Crafts! That being said, we had to combine our two holiday loves into one – Elf on the Shelf Melted Snowman Cookies!

We wanted to make these cookies simple. We used refrigerated sugar cookie dough for our base. This is something to make with your kids, maybe cookies you use for Santa, or make them alone while the kids are in school. We made them alone since our kids still believe in Elf and then hid them that day. In the evening we took them out with a hair dryer as if Elf had melted the cookies. We used a Felt Letter Board to write the phrase – Whoops!

Melted Snowman Cookies Ingredients and Supplies:

Refrigerated sugar cookie dough

Frosting Ingredients:

Decorating Ingredients:

Materials:

Elf on the Shelf Ideas | Melted Snowman Cookies

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Elf on the Shelf had a Whoops! Make these Melted Snowman Cookies as a funny elf idea for your Christmas tradition. These cookies are great for Santa too!

Ingredients

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Refrigerated sugar cookie dough
3 cups powdered sugar
1/4 cup milk
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon almond extract
Marshmallows
1 cup light cocoa candy melts
1 cup vanilla frosting
Orange food coloring
Miniature M&M’s

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Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Form the cookie dough into ping pong sized balls, press partially down and place on the baking sheet.
3. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
4. Let cool and mix together your frosting:
Combine your powdered sugar, milk, corn syrup and almond extract until creamy.
5. Pour your frosting in a decorating bag and cut a small tip off the end.
6. Use the decorating bag to draw a wavy circle on the cookie and fill in with frosting.
7. In a microwave safe bowl, heat the light cocoa candy melts on 50% power for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted and poured into a decorating bag.
8. Mix together 1 cup of vanilla frosting with orange food coloring and scoop into a decorating bag.
9. Use the brown and orange decorating bags to draw a face on the marshmallow.
10. Place the marshmallow onto the cookie towards the back of the cookie.
11. Place two M&M’s onto the cookie in front of the marshmallow.
12. Use the brown decorating bag to draw stick arms on each side of the marshmallow.

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Elf on the Shelf had a Whoops! Make these Melted Snowman Cookies as a funny elf idea for your Christmas tradition. These cookies are great for Santa too! #FrugalCouponLiving #ElfontheShelf #MeltedSnowmanCookies

These cookies are fun to make with the kids, but it might be a good idea to make them while they are at school and hide them so that you can make this cute little Elf on the Shelf vignette.

Melted Snowman Cookies Directions:

First, preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

You will want to form the cookie dough into ping pong sized balls, press partially down and place on the baking sheet.

Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.

When your cookies are out of the oven, let them cool and mix together your frosting.

To make your frosting, combine your powdered sugar, milk, corn syrup and almond extract until creamy.

Pour your frosting in a decorating bag and cut a small tip off the end. Use the decorating bag to draw a wavy circle on the cookie and fill in with frosting.

In a microwave safe bowl, heat the light cocoa candy melts on 50% power for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted and poured into a decorating bag.

Also mix together 1 cup of vanilla frosting with orange food coloring and scoop into a decorating bag.

Use the brown and orange decorating bags to draw a face on the marshmallow.

For the snowman head, place the marshmallow onto the cookie towards the back of the cookie.

You will want buttons! Place two M&M’s onto the cookie in front of the marshmallow.

Use the brown decorating bag to draw stick arms on each side of the marshmallow.

Enjoy your Melted Snowman Cookies!

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Edible Christmas Gifts

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March 29, 2019 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Christmas, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Social Media

Homemade Edible Christmas Gifts. Last minute gift ideas that do more than sit on the shelf, they fill your belly!

Edible Christmas Gifts

We love DIY Christmas Gifts. However, often waiting to the last minute for gifts puts me in a place of purchasing and often that purchase is something not from the heart. My last minute gifts become, something I like to call, “Shelf Sitters”. Shelf sitters are gifts that take up room and don’t have a reason for use. I had a lot of these during my years of teaching elementary school.

One of the gifts I always appreciated, especially on busy winter school days, was something that filled my belly during the day. If I was feeling extra nice, those gifts made it home to share with my family. We found the tastiest recipes, some tried and true, for your Edible Christmas Gifts. Take a look at these gift ideas that do more than sit on a shelf!

Share the reason for the season with these M&Ms and free printable tag! | Frugal Coupon Living

This Pringles Potato Chip Cookie Recipe is the perfect mix of sweet and salty. Upcycle your Pringles canister into DIY Christmas Wrap for a creative Edible Christmas Gift. | Frugal Coupon Living

These cute Christmas biscuits are so easy to make and are a sweet and crumbly festive treat or pretty gift from the kitchen.| The Veg Space

These 5 minute Christmas chocolate bars make for a fun little gift that you can make with your kids. | My Life Cook Book

These are adorable and so easy for the kids – Gingerbread man cookies! | Frugal Coupon Living

Are you gifting homemade items this year? People will love these apple pie filled jars and dry crust! | The Seaside Baker

One of my favorite little snacks, Fiber One Chocolate Chex Christmas Trees! Substitute with your favorite brand of chex! | Handmade Charlotte

These adorable and easy to prepare Holiday Cornucopia Treats are the perfect gift from your kitchen. | The Pudge Factor

Guess these secret ingredients – Black pepper and maple syrup make the tastiest gingerbread cookies— crispy, spicy, and perfect for gifting! | La Peche Fraiche

These Hot Chocolate Cookie Cups made with sugar cookie dough are filled with hot chocolate ganache, have a pretzel handle and mini marshmallows on top! | The Gunny Sack

These sweet edible Christmas candles are easy to make and done in minutes. They make a perfect festive decoration or gifts. | All That Jas

If you need an Edible Christmas Gift for the kids or classroom, try making these Rudolph Reindeer Pudding Cups! | Frugal Coupon Living

Clementine marmalade – a delicious homemade marmalade using clementines, great for Christmas gifts! | Domestic Gothess

Icing, Reese Cups and a few decorations make these adorable Peanut Butter Cup Christmas Trees! | One Little Project

Easy Cookies and Cream Fudge made in the microwave or on the stove is loaded with OREO Cookies and makes a great edible gift. | How to Make Easy Fudge

Homemade Edible Christmas Gifts. Last minute gift ideas that do more than sit on the shelf, they fill your belly!

These Stained Glass Cookies Recipe are beautiful! They might be too beautiful to eat! | Evermine

These are so tasty and of course adorable – Christmas Tree Brownies. | One Little Project

These baking mixes make the perfect easy Christmas gift that you can make last minute! They include cookies, waffles and brownies. | Wakeup to Waffles