Fannie May’s Hippity-Hoppity Bunny Giveaway

Enter the Fannie May’s Hippity-Hoppity Bunny Giveaway!!

1 TIME ENTRY ends at 11:59 PM ET on March 29, 2013

(100) Prize winners will each receive a 12 Ounce Chocolate Bunny from Fannie May. ARV each $12.99 USD.

Good luck and be certain to let us know if you win!
-Heather

TARGET: Cheap Play-Doh!

Are you still looking for Easter basket fillers, gifts to have on hand for birthdays, or maybe your kids just LOVE Play-Doh? Target has a great deal going right now thanks to a temproary price cut!

Target has 10 count packs of Play-Doh on sale for just $3.99!

Combine this sale with the printable $1/1 coupon HERE and score an awesome deal.

Final Price: $2.99 or just $0.30 per container!

Happy Couponing!
-Heather

EASTER EDIBLES!

The Easter Bunny will be here before you know it! If you are looking for some fun treats to brighten up the Easter holiday CLICK HERE for some cute and crafty ideas! In addition to being cute...this provides the perfect opportunity to have the little ones join you. Cooking with Kids is always a good time for the whole family!

-Heather

Recipes courtesy of The Crafty Hostess!

Homemade Cadbury Creme Eggs!

Easter is right around the corner but this is a treat that I LOVE year round. What I love about this recipe is that it is simple enough that even I can't mess it up. :)

TOOLS:

• Mixer
• Scale
• Egg-Shaped Candy Mold
• Chocolate Melter (optional)

Note: With Easter right around the corner the egg molds should be easy to find at a reasonable price.

INGREDIENTS:

• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup butter, room temperature
• 3 cups confectioner's powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• yellow food coloring
• 1 (12 ounce) bag milk chocolate chips

THE FILLING!

Cream together the corn syrup, butter, and vanilla.

Sift in the confectioner's powdered sugar and beat until incorporated.

Note: If you don't have a fancy schmancy mixer like a Kitchenaid use a hand mixer or some elbow grease and a wooden spoon. 

We need whites and yolks so....
Take out about a third of the filling and stir in some yellow food coloring.  Now you're done!

Put the two bowls in the fridge, as they're easier to work with once they're set up a little.

SHAPING THE INSIDES OF YOUR EGG!

It is time to work with the sticky yummy gooey insides! For the best results keep your hands cold and clean. 

NO EGG MOLDS? 
If you don't have the egg molds and decide to dip the eggs by hand you will need to do the following:

Make little yolk balls out of the yellow mixture.  Place them on parchment paper (note: do NOT use aluminum foil).

Place the yellows in the fridge or freezer so they will setup. They soften quickly... we want them cold and firm.

When the yolks are set up, you can start embedding them in the whites.

Scoop an amount of white filling out and flatten it into a circle.  Place the yolk ball inside, and wrap the white around it.  Put them in the fridge.

EGG MOLDS!
If you have the egg molds leave your whites and yolks in the fridge and continue on to the next step. 

 THE CHOCOLATE
  
Melt the chocolate in a double boiler or microwave the chocolate in short bursts.

Fill the molds with the chocolate and swirl to coat the sides.

Let the outsides set and pour out the excess chocolate. (Save it in the bowl... hello...this is the perfect snack!)

Once the molds are set, place the "insides" (if you have prepared them in advance) into half of each mold. If you did not prepare the "insides" in advance pipe the whites and yolks into the chocolate mold using a pastry bag or even a plastic bag (i.e. Ziploc).

Use more melted chocolate and join the two halves of the egg together.

Let the chocolate set and then demold. I recommend you place your eggs in the freezer... it works magic!

ALTERNATE METHOD


If you do not use the egg molds....

Melt the chocolate and 2 teaspoons of shortening in the microwave in short time bursts until the ingredients are just melted.

Either dip the fillings into the chocolate using a fork and then set them on parchment paper OR skewer the fillings and dip them in the chocolate.

Once the chocolate is set feel free to dip them again for an extra chocolatey shell!

  
DON'T FRET!

Working with chocolate isn't always easy...even for seasoned veterans!

It is possible your shells won't be thick enough or sturdy enough or maybe you won't allow enough time for them to set up properly because you are so excited to dig in! A number of delicious mistakes can be made but remember... that is all part of the fun!

Even if your egg shape doesn't work out on your first attempt... the outcome will be amazingly yummy!

Chocolate can  be very difficult to work with. Adding a mold into the process can add additional stress. Just remember to inhale, exhale, and have fun!


Enjoy!
-Heather

This recipe is courtesy of Instructables