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March 28, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media Leave a Comment

Get ready to hit the grill with these Grilled Skewer Recipes. Mouthwatering, Healthy Kabob Recipes including chicken, beef, pork, shrimp and veggies.

Skewer Recipes

Warm weather will be here soon, and when it arrives, we’ll be ready to fire up the grill! If you’re tired of the same ol’ hamburgers, hot dogs, and steaks, these skewer recipes for the grill will give you lots of flavor inspiration. Whether you’re into beef, chicken, pork, or shrimp, you’re going to find a scrumptious meal the whole family will love.

Skewers, kebabs, kabobs, or meat on a stick—whatever you call them, they’re just plain tasty. The secret to delicious meat on the grill is a marinade, and you’ll find some delicious options here, ranging from ranch to citrus to honey-based marinades.

How do you grill in an oven?

Want to take grilled recipes to the oven? Use the broiler! While a grill cooks from underneath, a broiler cooks from above. You can get beautiful browning without ever firing up a grill. The broiler and grill are a very similar cooking process, but you do need to monitor your meat closely when using an oven broiler to prevent scorching. You can read more about grilling in your oven on WikiHow.

What do you do with skewers before grilling?

Remember, if you’re using wooden skewers, soak them for at least 30 minutes before grilling to keep them from catching fire and burning.

You can use these metal skewers without a problem, just wear an oven mitt when rotating them as the edges can get hot. Another alternative is to use a grilling basket or grilling cage.

Veggie Skewers

These Grilled Vegetable Kabobs are the perfect side to accompany any of your spring and summer meals on the grill. You’re shown how to make them three different ways with three different marinades. You’ll never get bored with your veggies with all these options! | My Pure Plants

Chicken Skewer Recipes

One of our favorite recipes are these Chicken Pineapple Kabobs. So moist and a perfect combination of juicy pineapple and zesty peppers. | Frugal Coupon Living

These Grilled Honey Garlic Chicken Skewers are sweet, tangy, and will become a summertime favorite. They’re made with boneless, skinless chicken thighs, which are richer in flavor than chicken breasts, but you can sub breast meat if that’s what you have on hand. Marinate them at last two hours before grilling, but overnight is best. | Urban Bliss Life

Satay is a popular dish in Southeast Asia, and you can enjoy it right from your grill! This recipe is for Spicy Peanut Chicken Satay, but you can also choose beef, lamb, pork, or even fish as your meat. The spicy peanut sauce is what makes the dish. Pair it with a cucumber salad to cool off your tastebuds between bites. | Foodal

You’ll love the spicy, sweet flavor combo on these Lime Honey Sriracha Chicken Kebabs. Cherry tomatoes, bell peppers, zucchini, and mushrooms all pair well with the chicken and this marinade, but choose your favorites. Serve them over rice or with a big green salad on the side. | Powered by Mom

Cook these Greek Chicken Souvlaki up in just 15 minutes. Talk about a quick weeknight meal! Enjoy the flavors of the Mediterranean with a simple marinade made with just five ingredients. Serve over rice, with a salad, or in a pita topped with tzatziki. | Flavor the Moments

Chicken thighs are marinated in a cider and mustard sauce and served with a delicious honey mustard dipping sauce in this recipe for Cider Honey Chicken Skewers. They make a delicious entree or appetizer for a backyard get-together. | Amy Casey Cooks

Meat eaters, rejoice! These Bacon Ranch Chicken Kabobs are stuffed with tender pieces of chicken and crispy bacon, all drenched in a ranch marinade. Everyone will love them, so they’re perfect for serving your family on a busy weeknight or for having friends over for a backyard barbecue. | Gimme Some Grilling

The yogurt-based marinade keeps the chicken for these Grilled Tandoori Chicken Kebabs tender and super flavorful. Pair the chicken with onions and bell peppers for a simple, flavorful entrée that’s a real crowd-pleaser. | Maple and Mango

The fresh herbs, lemon, and olive oil are the perfect flavor combination for these Triple Herb Chicken and Zucchini Skewers. The herbs—parsley, basil, and oregano—make ordinary chicken breasts taste extraordinary. The veggies and meat are skewered separately here to avoid over-cooking the chicken, but you can put them together if you’d like. | Zestful Kitchen

Beef Skewer Recipes

When it comes to beef, a hot dog might not be at the top of your list. However, if you want to pleasing the kids, whip up a couple of these hot dog beef kabobs – they will love it. | Frugal Coupon Living.

For an easy and delicious meal, try these Grilled Steak Kabobs with Homemade Teriyaki Sauce. Sirloin steak is skewered and grilled with poblano peppers, pineapple, and red onions. Feel free to add or swap out veggies according to your own preferences. Bell peppers and mushrooms go great with steak, too. | Brooklyn Active Mama

A good marinade is the secret to perfect kebabs. Marinating the meat adds to the flavor and tenderizes the meat—something you definitely don’t want to skip when you’re grilling beef. The marinade for these Citrus Marinated Beef Kebabs is made with orange juice, lime juice, and plenty of savory spices. | Foodal

Have you ever skewered ground beef? It may sound strange, but you won’t think so after trying these Ground Beef Kebabs. It’s kind of like eating meatloaf or a burger on a stick, which is just a lot of fun. Serve with potato salad, pasta salad, a green salad, rice, etc. They’re delicious with so many sides. | Delicious on a Dime

These healthy, hearty Grilled Steak Kabobs with Cilantro Chimichurri are the perfect patio meal for the summer. Juicy, tender bits of beef are smothered in a delicious cilantro chimichurri and skewered along with zucchini and red onions. | Lemons and Zest

You’d never know that these Asian Steak Kebabs with Asparagus and Mushrooms are Whole30 and keto-friendly. The tasty marinade is made with coconut aminos, lime, and a few other simple ingredients. The meat is ribeye steaks, but you could sub a more affordable option like sirloin or flat iron steak if you prefer. | Cook at Home Mom

Shrimp Skewer Recipes

You’ll love the big pop of sweet, smoky flavor in these Jerk Pineapple Shrimp Skewers. They’re marinated in a homemade Jamaican jerk marinade and cook up in under 10 minutes. | Flavor the Moments

These Pineapple Shrimp Skewers will feed a crowd and are perfect for your Fish Friday meals during Lent or any other time during the year. | Confetti and Bliss

These Greek-Style Grilled Shrimp are coated in garlic and feta cheese and can be on the table in under 30 minutes. Shrimp cooks on the grill very quickly! Serve with couscous, lettuce greens, and top with feta cheese, tomatoes, fresh lemon juice, and parsley. | Platter Talk

This recipe for Coconut Rum Grilled Shrimp screams summer. What could be more fitting than a coconut-rum marinade? And you’ll heat a bit of the marinade to make a delicious glaze to coat the shrimp after they’re done cooking, too. Yum! | Home Cooking Memories

Pork Skewer Recipes

If you’re looking for a great tailgating recipe, look no further. These Grilled Pork Loin Kabobs are soaked in a sweet and spicy marinade and cook up in about 6 minutes on the grill. Save some of the marinade to use as a dipping sauce, and serve with lime wedges. They’ll be a hit! | Confetti and Bliss

Have you ever had Pinchos? These Puerto Rican Grilled Pork Kebabs are so flavorful and are traditionally served with a piece of bread on top. You really must let these marinate at least 12 hours, but 24 hours is better for both flavor and tenderness. | Sense and Edibility

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Puff Pastry Asparagus Recipe

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March 27, 2021 by Alex Harrelson Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media Leave a Comment

Rich and flaky puff pastry wrapped around asparagus and baked to perfection! Try our take on a classic asparagus tart that the whole family will love. This recipe is by far the most delicious way to enjoy asparagus.

Puff Pastry Asparagus Recipe

Over the years, my kiddos have gotten better at eating their vegetables. Back in the day I used to search for recipes that would both delight their taste buds and add some veggie goodness to their plates. It’s always a win in my book when they clear their plates and eat every last bit of their greens. The CDC recommends that children get 1-3 cups of vegetables per day, depending on their age and other factors. Meanwhile, us adults need 5-13 servings. That’s a lot! Based on these recommendations, picky kids aren’t the only ones who can benefit from creative ways to eat vegetables. I love keeping all kinds of veggie recipes on hands to keep the green part of our plates interesting at the dinner table.

These puff pastry asparagus roll-ups are just plain delicious. Full stop. I mean, come on — the combination of the butter, flaky puff pastry dough with tender roasted asparagus is enough to make my mouth water. The great thing about this recipe is that they can be made for any occasion. They make an impressive party food, they’ll wow guests at dinners, and they’re quick and easy enough to make for your family on weeknights. Plus, you can even get the kids in the kitchen to help! Their little hands would be great for rolling the asparagus up in the dough. I’m totally a sucker for recipes that can get the whole family involved.

The cheese makes these puff pastry asparagus roll-ups over-the-top delicious. I feel like I could add cheese to anything, and my kids would get excited about it. I used an Italian cheese blend, but you could substitute parmesan, mozzarella, or even white cheddar in a pinch. Any sharp white cheese complements this dish perfectly. You can even grate more cheese on top when they’re still hot after you take them out of the oven. YUM!

Can you swap out crescent rolls for puff pastry?

Absolutely! Crescent roll dough is a perfect substitute if you don’t have puff pastry on hand. They are basically pre-cut versions of puff pastry, and have more flavor, too! Even if you do have puff pastry, I recommend you try this recipe out with a can of crescent roll dough at some point to mix things up. My whole family loves Pillsbury crescent rolls, and I’m sure your family won’t complain either!

How do I bake puff pastry?

A good rule of thumb when baking puff pastry is to not over-handle the dough. You will only need to roll it out gently to get the desired thickness, so make sure you don’t overdo it. If you mess with the dough too much, it could turn out dense and tough instead of light and flaky, so keep that in mind! I like having the kids help me with this recipe, but sometimes it’s best if I do the rolling out and the kids are in charge of wrapping them up in the rectangles of dough. When you’re checking the puff pastry asparagus for doneness, look for a light golden color on the pastry. That’s how you’ll know they are perfectly baked!

Ingredients:

1 pound asparagus (about 12 asparagus), trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 (17.3 ounce) box puff pastry, thawed (or use Crescent Rolls)
½ cup shredded Italian cheese blend
1 egg, beaten

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1 pound asparagus (about 12 asparagus), trimmed
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 (17.3 ounce) box puff pastry, thawed
½ cup shredded Italian cheese blend
1 egg, beaten

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Prepare a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper spritzed with nonstick cooking spray.
Roll out each sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 6 equal rectangles.
Place 2 asparagus on each rectangle diagonally. Sprinkle the asparagus with salt and black pepper as desired. Top with a sprinkle of cheese.
Fold the opposite ends of the puff pastry over the asparagus. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the puff pastry with the beaten egg. Sprinkle with additional salt and black pepper if desired.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden.

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Preheat the oven to 425 degrees. Prepare a large, rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper spritzed with nonstick cooking spray.
Roll out each sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut each sheet into 6 equal rectangles.
Place 2 asparagus on each rectangle diagonally. Sprinkle the asparagus with salt and black pepper as desired. Top with a sprinkle of cheese.
Fold the opposite ends of the puff pastry over the asparagus. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
Brush the puff pastry with the beaten egg. Sprinkle with additional salt and black pepper if desired.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden.

Pillsbury Crescent Roll Recipes

Craving more recipes like these puff pastry asparagus? Check out these Pillsbury Crescent Roll Recipes! Pin to Pinterest.

Time for dessert! Make this Unicorn Dip Party Food to enjoy after dinner or at your next party. Pin to Pinterest.

White Bread – Bread Machine Recipe

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March 6, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Recipe, Social Media 2 Comments

Calling all bread lovers! Skip the store-bought loaf and make this easy and delicious bread machine white bread. This is the best bread machine recipe for white bread out there. Ah, I can almost smell the fresh bread baking now…

White Bread Bread Machine Recipe

Best Bread Machine White Bread Recipe

I don’t know about you, but I am a sucker for all things bread, especially when it’s freshly baked! There’s nothing like slicing through a loaf of bread that’s still warm and slathering a piece with butter or your favorite jam. While most people were at home during the past year, I noticed that making bread from scratch became a popular activity. Some loaves, especially sourdough, can take days or even weeks to perfect. I’m sure that the payoff is delicious, but as a busy mom, I prefer using our bread machine to make homemade bread!

This bread machine recipe for white bread will quickly become a staple in your house. The recipes that come with bread makers sometimes yield a dense bread that’s less than appetizing. I prefer to use my own recipes, like this bread machine white bread recipe. It creates a fluffy bread that still holds up — aka, the best of both worlds! Basically, it’s everything white bread should be. I love to use this white bread for everything, from buttered toast in the morning to hearty sandwiches at lunchtime. Make a loaf on Sunday and enjoy it all week long — or as long as your family takes to devour it! Here’s a pro tip: if your bread starts to get a bit stale, use it to make your own croutons or breadcrumbs!

Do you have to use bread flour to make this bread?

Using bread flour in this bread machine white bread recipe is important to get the right texture. However, you can substitute all-purpose flour if you’re in a bind. Since all-purpose flour has a lower protein content than bread flour, the texture won’t be exactly the same, but the bread will still taste delicious! I’d recommend that you keep a bag of bread flour in your pantry for all of your bread-making needs. That way, you have the right supplies locked and loaded whenever the craving for some homemade bread hits.

Is a bread machine worth the money?

I can’t speak for everyone out there, but I personally LOVE my breadmaker. Store-bought bread is nothing compared to freshly baked bread, and it’s a luxury to have homemade bread around the house without having to spend all day in the kitchen. With a bread machine, you don’t have to wait to let your bread rise or knead the dough. Just add your ingredients, select the setting, and in a few hours, your loaf is done! Plus, if you have to make large quantities of bread for your family or an event, a bread machine is definitely the way to go. All in all, my breadmaker was totally worth it. If you’ve been holding back on investing in a bread machine, this is your sign to take the plunge!

On a baking kick? Make sure to check out our Baking Hacks & Tips!

If you’re looking for more inspiration for your bread machine, take a look at our roundup of the Best Breadmaker Recipes.

I also recommend having this Baking Hacks & Tips Conversion Sheet on hand. It’s the perfect resource for bread making and you can instantly download it! Keep it in your recipe binder for easy access when you’re in the kitchen.

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Without further ado, let’s get into the recipe!

Ingredients you’ll need to make white bread in the bread machine:

1 cup water, heated to 110 degrees
3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
3 tablespoons sugar
1 ½ teaspoon salt
3 cups bread flour
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (I used bread machine yeast.)

White Bread – Bread Machine Recipe

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1 cup water, heated to 110 degrees
3 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
3 tablespoons sugar
1 ½ teaspoon salt
3 cups bread flour
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast (I used bread machine yeast.)

Instructions

Place ingredients in the bread machine in the order listed or as directed by the manufacturer.
Program the bread machine for the white bread cycle with your desired crust color.
Remove the bread pan from the bread machine and allow to cool for 5 minutes before removing the bread from the pan. Place on a wired rack and allow to cool prior to slicing and serving.

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Place ingredients in the bread machine in the order listed or as directed by the manufacturer.

Program the bread machine for the white bread cycle with your desired crust color.

Remove the bread pan from the bread machine and allow to cool for 5 minutes before removing the bread from the pan. Place on a wired rack and allow to cool prior to slicing and
serving.

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Easter Hot Chocolate Bombs

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March 2, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Easter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media Leave a Comment

Ready for the bunny to visit? Enjoy these Easter Hot Chocolate Bombs with marshmallows before he comes. Dip these hot cocoa bombs in warm milk and out pops mini fruit flavored marshmallows. Just like bunny tails, only rainbow style!

Easter Hot Chocolate Bombs

So we all know that hot cocoa bombs are all the rage right now. If you look on Pinterest, you will see so many different kinds, colors, and themes. We decided to get really creative recently and came up with some Easter Hot Chocolate Bombs!

These sweet treats are beautiful with all their bright colors. They are {almost} too pretty to eat, especially with those Spring themed sprinkles on top.

And they are delicious when dropped into a cup of warm milk. Rather than using your normal white marshmalllows, we filled our chocolate bombs with colorful, fruit-flavored marshmallows. It’s an extra treat, if you aren’t expecting that flavor.

Make a batch of these Easter Hot Chocolate Bombs for your kiddo’s Easter basket, or send them to school for a special treat for the teachers.

The best thing about these bombs is that they can be made any time of year, not just at Easter. You could make them for a unicorn themed party even!

Make sure you take a look at our other Hot Chocolate Bombs Recipes while you are here!

Hot Chocolate Bombs for Easter

Makes 6 bombs
Prep time: 30 minutes
Setting time: 4 hours

Ingredients

1 12-ounce package white chocolate chips
1 packet instant cocoa mix
1 cup mini fruit flavored (rainbow) marshmallows
¼ cup Spring sprinkles (mine are Great Value brand from Wal-Mart)
6 cups hot milk to make the bombs
Round Silicon Mold (or follow our tips for having No Silicon Mold.)

Easter Sprinkles

They are a variety of Spring and Easter Sprinkles you can use. We used Great Value brand from Wal-Mart, but look at these other options.

Easter Sprinkles (sprinkles with bunny heads and carrot shapes)
Sprinklefetti Easter Sprinkle Mix Pastel (sprinkles and sixlets in a metallic pastel coloring)
Easter Sprinkle Mix for Baking (A mix of sprinkles, sixlets and adorable Easter bunny heads)
The Gourmet Baking Company Easter Egg Sprinkles ( A mix of green, yellow, pink, white sprinkles with red, purple, blue, green and orange egg-shaped sprinkles. Also mixed with pink, green, and white sixlets)
The Gourmet Baking Company Easter Baskets (looks like sprinkles grass and Easter egg candies)
Easter Ducks Flowers Bunny Head Edible Confetti Sprinkles

Take a look at all of the Spring Sprinkles varieties here.

Easter Hot Chocolate Bombs

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

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1 12-ounce package white chocolate chips
1 packet instant cocoa mix
1 cup mini fruit flavored (rainbow) marshmallows
¼ cup Spring sprinkles (mine are Great Value brand from Wal-Mart)
6 cups hot milk to make the bombs

Instructions

First, place the white chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate chips are fully melted.
Put a spoonful of melted chocolate inside one cup on the silicone mold and use the back of the spoon to spread the chocolate up the sides of the mold. Continue this process until all the molds are coated.
Set the remaining chocolate aside for sealing and decorating the bombs.
Allow the chocolate to set completely, around 2 to 3 hours. You can speed up the process by placing the chocolate in the refrigerator.
When the chocolate is set, remove each of the chocolate pieces from the mold. Add a small amount of instant hot cocoa mix to half the pieces and top the hot cocoa mix with marshmallows.
Reheat the chocolate in 15 second intervals until melted. Pick up an empty chocolate piece and dip the edges into the melted chocolate. Carefully place it on top of a filled piece and lightly press it into place. Use your finger to smooth melted chocolate around the seam. Continue until all the chocolate bombs are sealed.
Drizzle the chocolate over the top of the bombs and decorate with Spring sprinkles.
Allow the chocolate decorations to set before using, around 1 hour.
To make the hot chocolate bombs, place the bomb in the bottom of a mug. Pour one cup of hot milk over the top of the bomb to melt the chocolate. When the chocolate is completely melted, stir to combine.

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First, place the white chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl and microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate chips are fully melted.

Put a spoonful of melted chocolate inside one cup on the silicone mold and use the back of the spoon to spread the chocolate up the sides of the mold. Continue this process until all the molds are coated.

Set the remaining chocolate aside for sealing and decorating the bombs.

Allow the chocolate to set completely, around 2 to 3 hours. You can speed up the process by placing the chocolate in the refrigerator.

When the chocolate is set, remove each of the chocolate pieces from the mold. Add a small amount of instant hot cocoa mix to half the pieces and top the hot cocoa mix with marshmallows.

Reheat the chocolate in 15 second intervals until melted. Pick up an empty chocolate piece and dip the edges into the melted chocolate. Carefully place it on top of a filled piece and lightly press it into place. Use your finger to smooth melted chocolate around the seam. Continue until all the chocolate bombs are sealed.

Drizzle the chocolate over the top of the bombs and decorate with Spring sprinkles.

Allow the chocolate decorations to set before using, around 1 hour.

To make the Easter hot chocolate bombs, place the bomb in the bottom of a mug. Pour one cup of hot milk over the top of the bomb to melt the chocolate. When the chocolate is completely melted, stir to combine.

Also take a look at The Best Hot Chocolate Bombs on the web! Pin to Pinterest.

One alternative is to fill your Hot Chocolate Bombs with M&Ms and attach our M&M Easter Poem. It makes a really cute Easter Gift idea. Pin to Pinterest.

Unicorn Dip – The Ultimate Unicorn Party Food!

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February 20, 2021 by Kecia Hambrick Filed Under: Birthday, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media Leave a Comment

This tasty unicorn dip is almost too pretty to eat…but you will want to, since it’s also very delicious! With a simple, secret ingredient, you might find yourself eating it more than for parties.

Unicorn Dip Party Food

If you are planning a unicorn birthday party, you’ll want to learn more about this delicious recipe we are sharing today. In the past, we have posted about Unicorn Party Favors which were a hit to make. When you are have a theme for the party, it’s always cute to have coordinating food, favors, games and decor.

This delicious Unicorn Dip recipe makes a great party food. Kids and adults will both enjoy the sweet treat. The cake mix used gives it the pink color that perfectly matches a unicorn theme, while the sprinkles give off pops of color that you’d associate with a unicorn’s horn and mane.

It’s really easy to whip up this strawberry cake mix recipe just before the party guests arrive. You could make it a little ahead of time too, and store it in the fridge until everyone is ready to eat.

Strawberry Cake Mix Dip Recipe

Ingredients:

Unicorn Sprinkles ( Amazon)
15oz Whipped Topping
18oz Strawberry Cake Mix
8oz Cream Cheese
1/4 Cup Milk
Cookies ( For Dunking)
Strawberries (For Dunking)

Unicorn Dip – The Ultimate Unicorn Party Food!

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
Prep Time: 15
Total Time: 15 minutes
Cuisine: Dessert

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Unicorn Sprinkles ( Walmart )
15oz Whipped Topping
18oz Strawberry Cake Mix
8oz Cream Cheese
1/4 Cup Milk
Cookies ( For Dunking)
Strawberries (For Dunking)

Instructions

Combine the cake mix, whipped topping, and cream cheese in a large mixing bowl.
Stir the milk into the mixture.
Place in a serving dish and top with sprinkles. Get the unicorn sprinkles if you can!
Serve this unicorn dip with cookies or strawberries. We recommend Vanilla Wafers or a shortbread cookie!

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Combine the cake mix, whipped topping, and cream cheese in a large mixing bowl.

Stir the milk into the mixture.

Place in a serving dish and top with sprinkles. Get the unicorn sprinkles if you can!

Serve this unicorn dip with cookies or strawberries. We recommend Vanilla Wafers or a shortbread cookie!

You can actually make this unicorn dip within minutes anytime your kids want a sweet dessert. It could be a good way to get them to eat fruits such as strawberries, apples, and grapes. No matter when you make this treat, it is sure to be gobbled up pretty quickly.

Don’t forget about our cute Unicorn Party Favors, which go great with this recipe for a party! Pin to Pinterest.

The Best Hot Chocolate Bombs Recipes

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February 13, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media Leave a Comment

Attention chocolate lovers! Warm a mug of milk because we have a list of the BEST Hot Chocolate Bombs Recipes. Hot Cocoa Bomb ideas for every occasion with all the goodies including caramel, peanut butter, coffee, marshmallows, sprinkles, adult beverages and more!

Hot Chocolate Bombs Recipes

If you haven’t heard of a hot chocolate bomb, you might be living under a rock. If anything graced us in 2020, it was the surge of Tik Tok and gift of Hot Chocolate Bombs. The viral Tik Tok Hot Chocolate Bombs food trend began to take over the world and now they are all the rage and they have created the best seasonal gifts.

What are Hot Chocolate Bombs?

Hot Chocolate Bombs are hollow chocolate spheres. The hallow space if fill with cocoa powder and hot chocolate add-ins like marshmallows. Chocolate spheres are placed in a mug and hot milk is poured over the chocolate sphere creating the bomb effect where the chocolate melts, bursts open and all the goodies come out and float to the top. It’s a fun way to make hot chocolate with all the goodies including caramel, peanut butter, coffee, marshmallows, sprinkles, adult beverages and more.

What Size Mold for Hot Chocolate Bombs

When determining the size mold for your Hot Chocolate Bombs, you need to measure the cups you will be using. To be safe, you want to keep your silicon mold between 2 and 2.5 inches in diameter. You can go smaller or larger, but too small limits the goodies you can put inside and too large means the cocoa bomb will not fit in your mug. The average 6 cavity Hot Cocoa Mold is about 2 inches.

How to Make Hot Chocolate Bombs without Mold

While Silicon Hot Chocolate Bombs Molds are the best for creating Hot Chocolate Bombs, it is possible to make a hot chocolate bomb without a mold.

To make Hot Chocolate Bombs with Ice Balls, follow these directions.

Pour 1/4 water in a small glass bowl (like these.)
Repeat this process for 2 to 4 glass bowls.
Put a metal spoon in the 1/4 bowl of water.
Put your glass bowls in the freezer for 5 hours (or until they freeze.)
After your water is frozen, melt chocolate in a bowl following package directions.
Hold on to your spoon and gently wiggle your frozen ice from the bowl and dip into your chocolate for about ten second.
Lay your ice covered in chocolate on a plate for 2 – 3 minutes to harden.
Follow these step for all of your ice spoons.
After the chocolate has hardened, wiggle your chocolate off the ice creating the first half of your Hot Cocoa Bomb.
Follow this step for all ice spoons.

Yield: one chocolate bomb for every 2 spoons.

Tip: Once your have taken your chocolate off ice, you can continue to dip your ice in chocolate making new molds until your ice begins to melt and loose shape.

Where to Buy Hot Chocolate Bombs with Marshmallows

If you do not have a Hot Cocoa Bomb Mold and you find the hot cocoa bomb without a mold tutorial quite challenge, there are places you can buy hot chocolate bombs with Mashmallows.

Hot Chocolate Bombs Amazon

Hot Chocolate Bombs Aldi

Hot Cocoa Bombs Costco

Hot Chocolate Bombs Walmart

Hot Chocolate Bombs Target

Etsy Hot Chocolate Bombs

More Dessert Recipes

Before you begin, take a look at these other tasty dessert ideas!

Cake Mix Recipes
S’mores Recipes (traditional and unusual)
Individual Dessert Mug Recipes

… now let’s begin. Hopefully you can find a favorite Hot Chocolate Bombs Recipe or two.

Hot Cocoa Bombs Recipes

Hot Chocolate Bombs with Marshmallows

These adorable Hot Chocolate Bombs with Marshmallows will transform the way you make hot cocoa for your family. Plus, they look like Mickey Mouse – perfect for serving during a Disney movie night!

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Mocha Coffee Bomb

Coffee + Chocolate = Mocha Coffee Bombs. Mixing chocolate and espresso, these mocha coffee bombs hit the sweet spot and give you the pick me up.

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Easter Hot Chocolate Bombs

Ready for the Easter bunny to visit. Stay warm before the big hunt with these Easter Hot Chocolate Bombs. The perfect spring recipes for little kids.

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Conversation Hearts Valentine Hot Chocolate Bombs

We have yet to see an amazing two toned Hot Chocolate Bomb, but it looks no harder than making them the other way. These kid friendly hot cocoa bombs are a cute way to tell you valentine you love theme.

Conversation Heart Hot Cocoa Bombs from Simplistically Living.

Lucky Charms Cereal Hot Chocolate Bombs

Using everyone’s favorite leprechaun, these Lucky Charms bombs are just magically delicious! How fun would these Cereal Hot Chocolate Bombs be on St. Patrick’s Day?

Lucky Charms Hot Chocolate Bombs Recipe from Hugs and Cookies XOXO.

Snowman Hot Chocolate Bombs

If all the snowflakes were candy bars and milkshakes, they might make this Snowman Hot Cocoa bomb. Such a cute and simplistic design turn into amazing hot chocolate bombs with marshmallows. Pair with these Melting Snowman Cookies.

Snowman Hot Chocolate Bombs Recipe from Glue Sticks Blog.

Frozen Hot Cocoa Bombs Recipe

Let it go! It’s best to drop these Frozen Themed Hot Chocolate Bombs in a cup of hot milk for a glittery, frozen effect!

Frozen Hot Cocoa Bombs Recipe from My Heavenly Recipes.

Peppermint Hot Chocolate Bombs

These festive little chocolate truffles are just waiting to be dropped in a mug of hot milk to create creamy and delicious peppermint mocha hot chocolate! Best of all, these are hot chocolate bombs without a mold.

Peppermint Hot Chocolate Truffle Bombs from Stress Baking.

Reese’s Hot Chocolate Bombs with Peanut Butter

A fun twist on a DIY Hot Chocolate Bomb, these Reese’s Pieces Hot Cocoa Bombs create a rich peanut butter hot chocolate when melted into a warm mug of milk.

Hot Chocolate Bombs with Peanut Butter Recipe from Sugar Spice & Glitter.

Almond Joy Hot Chocolate Bombs

We love a good Almond Joy Recipe so these Hot Cocoa Bombs do not disappoint. With just 5 simple ingredients needed, they’re fast and easy to make.

Almond Joy Hot Chocolate Bombs with Marshmallows Recipe from Babaganosh.

Galaxy Hot Chocolate Bombs

Hosting an Outer Space Birthday Party, consider making these goodies. Galaxy Hot Chocolate Bombs feature sprinkle silver stars and swirls of chocolate goodness.

Galaxy Bombs Recipe from Keeper of the Cheerios.

Grinch Hot Cocoa Bombs for Christmas

Return the Grinch’s heart with these Christmas Grinch Hot Chocolate Bombs. Perfect the perfect yellow/green chocolate and add a small red candy heart. Dip in hot milk for a heart felt explosion!

Grinch Hot Cocoa Bombs for Christmas from Simplistically Living.

Salted Caramel Hot Cocoa Bombs

Salt and caramel are so a wonderful combination. These salted caramel hot cocoa bombs are just like the rest but with a touch of sprinkles, coarse salt, caramel candies and caramel sauce.

Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate Bombs Recipe from Venture 1105.

Rudolph Hot Chocolate Bombs

This fun winter and Christmas chocolate bomb is the bomb. What child would not love this Rudolph Hot Chocolate Bomb for kids. just add candy eyes, pretzels and a cute red candy nose.

Rudolph Hot Chocolate Bombs Recipe for Christmas from Hello Yummy.

Hot Chocolate Bombs for Adults

We just shared a hot cocoa bomb for kids, how about a Hot Chocolate Bomb for Adults. Just add your favorite adult beverage. Looks like a nice adult warm beverage for sitting beside the fireplace.

Boozy Hot Cocoa Bombs Recipe for Adults form From Michigan to the Table.

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Mocha Coffee Bombs

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January 23, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Printable, Recipe, Social Media 1 Comment

Have you tried hot chocolate bombs? They are the newest food trend. We couldn’t stop with hot cocoa, we had to make the best coffee bombs too. Mixing chocolate and espresso, these mocha coffee bombs hit the sweet spot.

The Best Coffee Bombs

I remember the first time I was introduced to fusion food. It was the early 2000s and I recall going to a restaurant that mixed all sorts of flavors together. I do not recall the meal, very well, but I do remember the still water was $4 – isn’t that crazy? I also recall that the dessert was a hamburger made with chocolate and a donut. The restaurant didn’t make it long (perhaps because of the expensive water, perhaps because it was a little ahead of it’s time for the area I lived), but my love of fusion was built during that time.

When I think of coffee bombs and hot chocolate bombs, I think of fusion food. It is mixing something creative and unique and creates a beautiful display – sometimes too beautiful to enjoy or eat. Since I love chocolate drinks, but don’t drink hot chocolate enough, I wanted to create my love of chocolate with my love of a need – coffee.

Learn more about coffee bombs and how to make your very own chocolate included mocha coffee bomb. If you love it as much as me, make a few extra coffee bomb gifts for you teachers and attach our adorable C is for Caffeine or I Like you A Latte Gift Tags.

What is a coffee bomb?

To first answer what is a coffee bomb, you must know what is a chocolate bomb? A coffee bomb, similar to a chocolate bomb, is a round hard shelled chocolate ball with instant coffee inside. When added to hot milk it breaks apart and creates a Mocha Coffee. Chocolate bombs and coffee bombs are fun recipes you can make at home that are excellent for gift giving.

Mocha Coffee Bombs

With instant espresso powder and some hot milk, you can create your own chocolate latte bomb in a matter of seconds. The hardest part is the prep but we promise that taste is well worth the effort!

Makes 6 bombs
Prep time: 30 minutes
Setting time: 4 hours

Coffee Bomb Ingredients

1 12-ounce package dark chocolate chips
6 tablespoons instant espresso powder
¼ cup white melting chocolate
6 cups hot milk to make the bombs

In addition to the Mocha Coffee ingredients, you will also need a round silicone mold.

Gift giving? Have these plastic chocolate bomb containers for gifting coffee chocolate bombs.

Coffee Bomb Recipe Directions

It is really easy to make Coffee Hot Chocolate Bombs. Follow the following directions to get your started.

First, place one 12-ounce package of dark chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave the dark chocolate chips in 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate chips are fully melted.

Next, take a spoonful of melted chocolate inside a half circle of the silicone mold. Use the back of the spoon to spread the chocolate up the sides of the rubber mold. Continue this process until all the molds are coated (approximately 12 half circles).

Set the remaining melted chocolate aside for sealing and decorating the bombs.

Allow the chocolate in the molds to set completely, around 2 to 3 hours. You can speed up the process by placing the chocolate in the refrigerator.

When the chocolate is set, remove each of the chocolate pieces from the mold. Add around one tablespoon of instant espresso powder in each piece.

Reheat the dark chocolate in the bowl in 15 second intervals until melted. Pick up an empty chocolate piece and dip the edges into the melted chocolate. Carefully place it on top of a filled piece and lightly press it into place. Using your finger, smooth melted chocolate around the seam. Continue until all the chocolate bombs are sealed.

Melt the white chocolate according to the package instructions, then place the melted white chocolate into piping bags. Lightly drizzle white chocolate over the top of the bombs to decorate.

Allow the chocolate decorations to set before using, around 1 hour.

To make the mocha bombs, place the bomb in the bottom of a mug. Pour one cup of hot milk over the top of the bomb to melt the chocolate. When the chocolate is completely melted, stir to combine.

Enjoy or wrap in hot chocolate bomb plastic containers for Hot Chocolate Bomb gift giving.

Coffee Bombs Gifts

As a former teacher, I can tell you coffee was one of my favorite gifts. I did not enjoy a coffee gift for the holiday season but the “just because I was thinking of you” type of day. If you want to give a teacher some thanks, attach our adorable C is for Caffeine or I Like you A Latte Gift Tags.

If you are a REALLY amazing parent, drive through the Starbucks line and order hot milk before you bring your child to school. Drop the Mocha Coffee Bomb and the hot milk off in your child’s classroom as a “just because” thankful Thursday gift.

Coffee Bomb Recipe Printable

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Mocha Coffee Bombs

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
Prep Time: 30 mintues
Cook Time: 4 hours
Total Time: 39 minute
Yield: 6 1x

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Ingredients

Scale

1 12-ounce package dark chocolate chips
6 tablespoons instant espresso powder
¼ cup white melting chocolate
6 cups hot milk to make the bombs
round silicon mold

Instructions

Place one 12-ounce package of dark chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl. Microwave the dark chocolate chips in 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval, until the chocolate chips are fully melted.
Take a spoonful of melted chocolate inside a half circle of the silicone mold. Use the back of the spoon to spread the chocolate up the sides of the rubber mold. Continue this process until all the molds are coated (approximately 12 half circles).
Set the remaining melted chocolate aside for sealing and decorating the bombs.
Allow the chocolate in the molds to set completely, around 2 to 3 hours. You can speed up the process by placing the chocolate in the refrigerator.
When the chocolate is set, remove each of the chocolate pieces from the mold. Add around one tablespoon of instant espresso powder in each piece.
Reheat the dark chocolate in the bowl in 15 second intervals until melted. Pick up an empty chocolate piece and dip the edges into the melted chocolate. Carefully place it on top of a filled piece and lightly press it into place. Using your finger, smooth melted chocolate around the seam. Continue until all the chocolate bombs are sealed.
Melt the white chocolate according to the package instructions, then place the melted chocolate into piping bags. Lightly drizzle the chocolate over the top of the bombs to decorate.
Allow the chocolate decorations to set before using, around 1 hour.
To make the mocha bombs, place the bomb in the bottom of a mug. Pour one cup of hot milk over the top of the bomb to melt the chocolate. When the chocolate is completely melted, stir to combine.

Notes

Enjoy or wrap in hot chocolate bomb plastic containers for Hot Chocolate Bomb gift giving.

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Simple Charcuterie Board Snacks in a Jar

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January 16, 2021 by Kecia Hambrick Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media 2 Comments

This easy simple charcuterie board snacks in a jar is a spin on the traditional charcuterie boards. It’s much easier, in our opinion! Great for the beginner, add this fancy mason jar snack to your next Wine & Cheese Party.

Simple Charcuterie Board Snack

Charcuterie boards are everywhere these days. Go to Pinterest, and you can find thousands of ideas for making your own charcuterie board. We have made some fun snack boards in the past. They are super cool and very appealing to the eye.

But sometimes, I need an easier way to feed my kids. When they get hungry, you have less than 10 minutes to prepare something that is filling – and you know mama wants it to be somewhat healthy too! That’s why I have come up with a very simple charcuterie board idea.

Rather than getting out the wooden board and all the small bowls, all you need is a mason jar and some bamboo sticks or appetizer picks – whatever you have on hand. I have a list of ingredients below for meat and cheese snacks in a jar, but you can substitute other meats or sides depending on what the crowd you are feeling likes. You could also make an all-fruit snack in a jar, if you wish.

One simple charcuterie board jar can feed one adult or two kids, so make sure you make enough jars up for snack time!

DIY Charcuterie Board Ingredients:

A few simple ingredients make this small charcuterie board. Multiple ingredients as needed.

Charcuterie Board Shopping Lis:

Mixed nuts
Sliced pepperoni
Sliced salami
Mini pickles
Black olives
Cheese cubes
Babybel cheese

Other Materials:

Half pint jars
Bamboo sticks
Appetizer picks

How to build a Charcuterie Board:

Fill each half-pint jar half full with the mixed nuts.
Place each food on the bamboo sticks or appetizer picks.
Put each stick inside the jar, using the nuts as a place for them to rest securely.

Simple Charcuterie Board Snacks in a Jar

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living

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Ingredients

Mixed nuts
Sliced pepperoni
Sliced salami
Mini pickles
Black olives
Cheese cubes
Babybel cheese

Instructions

Fill each half-pint jar half full with the mixed nuts.
Place each food on the bamboo sticks or appetizer picks.
Put each stick inside the jar, using the nuts as a place for them to rest securely.

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