Graduation Treats!

YAY! Last post... ever. I never really understood the idea of blogging. I mean, the entire idea is a bit juvenile to me. Posting your feelings on line so that others can A- feel sorry for you, or B- judge you. Ok well now that I am through ranting, time for the treats! Graduation Treats! Why you ask? Well, because I am graduating in 15 days! I saw a recipe for cupcackes that look soo cute! And the best part is, you can uses a store bought mix!!





You'll need:
Cake mix
Cupcake Wappers
Your choice of frosting
Reese's Peanut Butter cups
                                                   Airhead Xtremes
                                                       mini M&M's
Ghirardelli chocolate squares for the caps,
And you will need some of the melted chocolate to fasten everything together.


First, you need to make the cupcake! So follow the instructions on the box! Next, let them cool down and frost them. Peel the wrappers off of the Reese's, but it helps if you stick them in the freezer first. Then the chocolate won't stick to the wrappers. Cut the Airhead Xtremes into pieces, pop your chocolate squares out of the molds, and then you're ready to assemble your caps. Put the Peanut Butter Cup upside down and add some melted chocolate on top to hold the chocolate square. After you put the chocolate square, place an Airhead strip on top using the melted chocolate and finish it off with a Mini M&M!

 Next up are the cutest Graduation marshmellow pops! They are cheap, easy and they follow the "cakepop trend". Perfect for graduation parties! Im thinking about making them for my class so we can all have a treat after we graduate!

You will need the following items:

• Marshmallows

• Fudge-covered graham crackers or cookie squares

• AirHeads Xtremes (Rainbow Berry)

• Plain M&M’s

• Dark chocolate candy melts

• Lollipop sticks

• Styrofoam rectangle

Insert lollipop sticks into marshmallows.

Melt candy pieces in double boiler.  Dip marshmallows in chocolate liquid until evenly coated.  Use foam base to keep them upright.

While chocolate coating is still wet, center one square-shaped cookie over the top of each marshmallow.  Allow to dry completely.

For buttons, choose one red, blue, yellow, or green M&M, and secure to the top of each cap using a small amount of the remaining melted chocolate.

To create tassels, carefully separate AirHead stripes with a clean pair of kitchen shears.  Wrap flexible candy strips in matching colors around buttons and drape over the edge.  Snip ends to desired length.

ENJOY