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Mermaid Party Clam Cookies

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April 21, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media, Summer

Hosting a mermaid party for the little mermaid in your life? These easy to make Mermaid Party Clam Cookies are the perfect mermaid party food! Every mermaid will love these adorable and tasty seashell cookies.

Mermaid Party Clam Cookies

Got a kid at home who’s having a mermaid party? Need a cute snack for your next Under the Sea Adventure? These Clam Cookies are the perfect party food for your mermaid extravaganza! They are totally delicious, beautiful to look at, and best of all, only take about 10 minutes to make! Vanilla wafers, your icing colors of choice, and edible “pearls” come together in one adorable little treat. You can even make a mermaid party activity out of it and let the kids assemble their own seashell cookies. The kids will have fun creating something on their own with minimal supervision on your part. You can prepare the supplies ahead of time and mix together the icing colors. Then, just set them out on the table before the party. They will really enjoy getting to pick their colors and doing something hands-on. Plus, letting your mermaid party guests take the wheel means one less thing for you to prepare before the shindig starts!

Why do we love these Mermaid Party Clam Cookies?

These seashell cookies are fantastic for an under the sea themed birthday party, a mermaid slumber party with the girls, as a snack for a movie night featuring The Little Mermaid, or just because! And for those who don’t have the best baking skills, you won’t even need to turn the oven on to enjoy these seashell cookies. They are just about as close to foolproof as you can get!

What do I need to make these Mermaid Party Clam Cookies?

To make your own adorable seashell cookies, you’ll need just four simple ingredients:

Directions:

Divide frosting equally into 4 bowls. Add 1-2 drops of food coloring and mix well.
Spread about 1 Tablespoon of frosting on each vanilla wafer. (You can also pipe on if you prefer.)
Add one “pearl” (Sixlet) towards the front of the frosting and top with a plain vanilla wafer.
Enjoy this fun treat!

Makes about 2 dozen clams.

We have some creative Under the Sea Party Ideas but also take a look at these Mermaid Party Ideas too!

MERMAID PARTY IDEAS

Ocean Water | Kara’s Party Ideas with recipe on Frugal Coupon Living
Mermaid Party Favors with Free Tag Printable | Val Event Gal
Cheesecake Dip | Chocolate Covered Katie
Starfish Wands | Sea Lane Studio
Fish in a Bag Slime | My Frugal Adventures (consider replacing with a mermaid)
DIY $5 Mermaid Backdrop Tutorial | Rain on the Roof

Find plenty of Mermaid Birthday Party Ideas on Etsy too!

While you are working up an appetite. Make sure you play the fun Mermaid Party Games. Then finish them off with your tasty mermaid party food recipe. Print now!

Mermaid Party Clam Cookies

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
Prep Time: 10
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 24

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Hosting a mermaid party? How about something under the sea? We love these easy to make Mermaid Party Clam Cookies. This food craft is something simple for the kids to even create!

Ingredients

Vanilla Wafers
Vanilla Marshmallow Frosting
White Sixlets Candy
Food Coloring – We used Purple, teal, pink, & yellow

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Instructions

Divide frosting equally into 4 bowls. Add 1-2 drops of food coloring and mix well.
Spread about 1 Tablespoon of frosting on each vanilla wafer. (You can also pipe on if you prefer.)
Add one “pearl” (sixlet) towards the front of the frosting and top with a plain vanilla wafer.
Enjoy this fun treat!

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Clam Cookies using Sixlets at pearls. Great for a mermaid or under the sea party! #mermaid #underthesea #recipe

If you are hosting an under the sea party, we’ve got more treats in store for you! Take a look at these fun Summer Crab Beach Cupcakes! Pin to Pinterest on your Summer, Party or Dessert Boards.

You can make a whole under the sea squad! Pair your crab cupcakes with these Giant Squid Cupcakes. Pin to Pinterest.

For some more inspiration, get ideas from these these Beach Inspired Party Ideas. Pin to Pinterest on your Summer or Party Board.

It could be fun to serve our Cotton Candy Cupcakes at your mermaid inspired party! The colors seem on point to me. Pin to Pinterest.

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Kindergarten to High School Time Capsule Printable

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April 5, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Back To School, DIY, Facebook, Instagram, Parenting, Pinterest, Printable, Recipe, Social Media

Learn what is a time capsule and what to put inside. Plus, download and print this adorable Kindergarten to High School Time Capsule Printable: A printable time capsule to keep throughout your child’s school years filled with the best of memories.

Time stands still for no one and that is especially true when your kids are growing up. Turn back time and celebrate how things have changed with a time capsule! This time capsule printable is so much fun and it’s a great way to keep those precious memories alive.

What is a Time Capsule?

A time capsule is a container that is filled with items that represent a specific time period. Time capsule ideas are items including anything from photos and clothes to toys and trinkets.

The purpose of a time capsule is to put these items in the keepsake and bury it somewhere so that it can be opened at a later date to remind people of what life was like during that time. Burying it, might just be putting it in the deep crevices of a utility room or other hidden room in the house. A perfect time to open this is a milestone event like a birthday, graduation or wedding.

What to Put in Your Time Capsule?

There are no set rules for what you should put in your time capsule, but here are a few ideas to get you started:

Photographs of you, your friends, and your family
Newspaper clippings from the time period
A list of songs that were popular during that time
Movie tickets or posters
Clothing items from the time period
Sports memorabilia

In our time capsule worksheets, we include the following…

Teacher
School
Photo
Favorite Subject
Favorite TV show
Favorite Movie
Favorite Book
Favorite Song
Favorite Food
Favorite Activity
Favorite Saying/Quote

The sheets also provide an opportunity to answer the following time capsule questions…

When I grow up I want to be…
My best friends are…
I’m really awesome at…
After school I like to…
Next year I look forward to…
This year I got better at…
Something new I learned

How to Make a Time Capsule?

There are lots of different ways to make a time capsule, but here is one easy way to do it:

Choose a time capsule container. This could be anything from a cardboard photo box to a plastic Sterilite container with a lid.
Decorate the container however you like. You can paint it, draw on it, or use stickers to decorate it.
Collect items that represent the time period. As mentioned earlier, these could be photos, newspaper clippings, clothing items, etc. Anything that is important during the time you’re representing works.
Put the items in the container and seal it shut. The sealing process depends on how you’re going to store the container until you open it. If the plan is to bury the time capsule, you’ll want to make sure it is sealed tightly so that water cannot get in. If you’re going to store it inside, a simple piece of tape over the lid will suffice.
Choose a date for when you want to open the time capsule. This could be 5 years from now, 10 years from now, or even 50 years from now.
Label the container with the date and a description of what is inside.
Bury or store the capsule somewhere safe.

How to Open a Time Capsule?

There are two ways to handle a time capsule. The first way is to simply bury it and forget about it until the date that you have chosen to open it. The second way is to store it in a safe place and then open it on the date that you have chosen.
If you want to bury your time capsule, it is a good idea to mark the spot so that you can find it later. If you choose to store your time capsule, make sure to put it in a place where it will not be damaged by water or bugs.

Printable Time Capsule Ideas

Now that you know all about time capsules, why not try making one of your own? This printable time capsule template is the perfect way to get started.

This colorful printable is designed to be put together when your child enters kindergarten and opened when they graduate. It’s a great way to remember all the things that were important during their school years.

The time capsule printable PDF set includes an informational page and pages for each year of school. To use them, print out the time capsule worksheet PDF and fill them out each year on the last day of school.

Last Day of School Time Capsule Includes:

Pre-K Time Capsule Worksheet
Kindergarten Time Capsule Worksheet
First Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Second Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Third Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Fourth Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Fifth Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Sixth Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Seventh Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Eighth Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Freshman Year Ninth Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Sophomore Year Tenth Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Junior Year Eleventh Grade Time Capsule Worksheet
Senior Year Twelfth Grade Time Capsule Worksheet

What you get with purchase:

16 Last Day of School Time Capsule Printable PDF Instant Download Sheets

Unlike the type of time capsule that is buried, you’ll store yours in a safe place in your home so you can access it each year and add to it.
Add the completed forms with photos and a few special items to the container so that when graduation rolls around your family has a sweet reminder of your child’s journey.

It makes a perfect Graduation Party Idea. It is instant graduation décor that literally tells a story. Hang on a graduation party banner – perhaps glue each sheet to scrapbook paper and hang using Photo Clip String Lights – and see how your child has grown and changed from pervious years.

Just print it out your Time Capsule Printables and make it unique to your child. Use year after year with all your children and their siblings. Enjoy making your time capsule!

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Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your DIY child’s or family time capsule craft. Leave a comment here or on Pinterest!

More Family Traditions and Fun Ideas

In addition to creating a family’s time capsule, enjoy these Family Traditions. Some of our favorite family memories come from this list including family game night, Valentine hearts on the door, and early birthday time capsule interviews. You can even look at the birthday time capsule in these birthday ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

Speaking of a fun tradition! Take a look at these Last Day or School Ideas. Our favorite end of the year idea was silly string. Of course the beginning of the school year needs traditions too. Pin to Pinterest.

Speaking of end of the year traditions, Enjoy these End of the Year Printables. Perfect for teachers, the classroom, families and parents. Pin to Pinterest.

Princess Party Games

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March 18, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Baby, Birthday, Crafts, DIY, Facebook, Games, Instagram, Kids, Parenting, Party, Pinterest, Printable, Recipe, Social Media

If you had a magic wand that could sprinkle fun on our child’s princess birthday party, it would produce these engaging Princess Party Games. Enjoy these royal stamp of approval girl games, princess snacks & princess-themed party ideas.

Is your princess having a birthday soon? Throw a fun party fit for a princess with fun princess party games that entertain her and her friends for hours! Your little princess will be so thrilled with the royal treatment that she’ll be talking about it for years to come.

We have put together some Princess Party Ideas including princess activities to play with your guests. Here are some creative ideas including some Disney princess inspired games to play that will make your child’s party the best in all the land.

Princess Games to Play

Enjoy being a part of the fairy tale with these fun princess party games! There’s something for everyone whether your princess loves to get active with a game like the Mermaid Tail Relay or prefers a more laidback activity like a Princess Wand Making craft.

Here are a few of the games your princess can look forward to:

Princess Cake Walk: Cut out different sized pieces of cake and have the kids march around the room to music, stopping at each piece to eat it. The child with the smallest piece wins a prize.

Dress Up Contest: Have your guests dress up in their royal best and walk on stage for inspection

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boo: Cinderella fans will love this magical take on Duck Duck Goose. Use a magic wand to tap princesses for an extra touch of fun!

Poison Apple Bop: Keep the poison apples in the air, but once the music stops… POP! It’s time for a fun princess challenge hosted by the Queen herself.

Magic Carpet Rides: Join the excitement as this Princess Jasmine spin on musical chairs takes your party to new heights. Kids love this prince and princess game and will hurry to make sure they find a spot to sit as the music stops.

Princess Charades: Only a true princess can master this game of acting! Much like Ariel, you have to get your friends to guess what you’re trying to tell them without using your voice.

Tangled Rapunzel: Who wouldn’t get tangled up in all that hair?!! This is a silly game of wrapping your fellow princesses in long, golden “hair”. Using crepe paper, find out who can wrap their friend the fastest. Then break free from long locks and wrap the next player! Which team can finish the fastest?

Princess Party Games Printable PDF

It’s time to put the play in your party plan. Get these printable Princess Party Games PDF. Set includes ten engaging and fun games for girls from treasure hunts, to relay races, wand making and more. All with the Royal Stamp of Approval!

These princess games are mostly fitting for preschoolers to young ladies. Think ages 3 – 7. Princess Games PDF comes with princess games directions and supply list.

Princess Party Games Printable

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Princess Snacks

Of course, no party is complete without snacks! Dress up your royal party with some delicious treats that will enchant the guests.

Mermaid Bread: You can’t go wrong with this easy yet fun take on classic fish shaped sandwiches. Kids love making their own and eating them, too! Simply serve pieces of bread cut into a mermaid tail shape with whipped cream cheese spread on the bread. Serve with sliced strawberries to place as mermaid scales and a small pretzel twists to use a “tail” sticking out behind. See more Mermaid Party ideas.

Wishing Well Dip: This is a creative spin on the classic snack, fruit and dip. Dress it up with some sparkly glitter sprinkles to make it fit for royalty.

Crowned Cookies: For a fancier version of this popular snack, use a sugar cookie recipe to make delicious cookies in the shape of crowns. Serve with chocolate and vanilla frosting for dipping along with fruit puree or jam spread in between two halves of the cookie. You can pick up a crown cookie cutter here. Also use them to shape little tea cakes.

Strawberry, Mint, Lemon Water: Let your princesses feel fancy with a light fruit drink like this strawberry, mint infused lemon water looks in our tea party ideas!

See more Princess Party Food in our princess themed party ideas post.

There’s no doubt with these fun princess bday party games your daughter is going to feel like royalty. Getting the royal treatment with these fun games and snacks is sure to make for a celebration she’ll never forget! After these fun engaging activities at her birthday party, chare she sleeps soundly like Sleeping Beauty.

Also take a look at these Princess Party Ideas. Pair theme with your princess-themed games for an exciting gathering. Pin to Pinterest.

Take your party guests on a Birthday Treasure Hunt. This can be done for the princess to find each birthday gift. At the end of the birthday scavenger hunt, have all the goodie bags! This can also be done as a family birthday tradition within the immediate family. Pin to Pinterest.

Christian Easter Crafts Round-Up Featuring Resurrection Eggs, Gardens and Rolls

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February 18, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Crafts, DIY, Easter, Free, Frugal Living, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Spring

Christian Easter Crafts featuring Resurrection Eggs, Resurrection Gardens and Resurrection Rolls Recipes. Use with Sunday School Lessons or Home Schooling Curriculum Crafts.

Christian Easter Crafts – Resurrection Gardens

Why do we celebrate Easter? As Christians, we celebrate Easter because it recognizes the RESURRECTION of Jesus. Jesus was killed by crucifixion on a Friday (Good Friday) and then actually came back to life on the following Sunday (Easter.) Easter is often adorned with bunnies, eggs, and pretty dresses, but there are many ways we can still incorporate the “cute” things of Easter by not forgetting the reason for this season.

Before you get started, be sure to save this Easter Games List PDF for gatherings large and small, family Easter parties, youth groups, neighborhood playdates and more. See more Easter Games for Kids.

Easter Games List Printable

Matthew 28:6 “He is not here; he has risen, just as he said. Come and see the place where he lay.”

Christian Easter Crafts – Resurrection Gardens

::Resurrection Gardens:: Using a pot, rocks, dirt and other creative resources, a resurrection garden is a fun way to plant grass seed and remember the empty tomb that lie in the garden.

Kids Resurrection Garden with Potato Tomb from Oh Amanda

Clip Art from the Resurrection Garden and Tomb from Kleuteridee

DIY Mini Resurrection Garden from We Are That Family

Calvarys Hill Garden Craft from Cranial Hiccups

Christian Easter Crafts – Resurrection Eggs

::Resurrection Eggs:: The lesson on the empty tomb can also be taken to Easter Eggs. You can make your own resurrection eggs or grab a kit. Fill the eggs with simple items like a cross, nails, rock, bread, and more.

DIY Toddler Resurrection Eggs from Wait ’til Your Father Gets Home

Resurrection Eggs Bible Verses Printable from Frugal Coupon Living

20 Minute Lesson and Resurrection Eggs from Little Bit Funky

Amazon also has Resurrection Eggs if you do not want to make your own.

Christian Easter Crafts – Resurrection Rolls, Cookies and Easter Breads

::Resurrection Rolls:: One of my favorite lessons, and one of the most yummy treats, are the disappearing Marshmallow Rolls…. Just as the tomb was empty, so are the marshmallows. Have fun with other Easter Breads and Treats too!

Italian Easter Bread from A Homemade Living

Bunny Bread from Frugal Coupon Living

Resurrection Rolls with Disappearing Marshmallows from Eat at Allies

Resurrection Cookies from A Little Bit Crunchy, A Little Bit Rock n’ Roll

Resurrection Cinnamon Rolls from Passion for Savings

He is risen! We have another resurrection food craft – these Easter Resurrection Cupcakes! Pin to Pinterest.

Looking for something else cool? Look at these Easter Egg Dying Ideas – Thinking outside the carton! Pin to Pinterest.

Save these Sunday School Printables. Share with a teacher or print for your kids. Pin to Pinterest.

Winning Super Bowl Snack Recipes

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January 19, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

No matter your team, everyone will be excited when it comes to these Winning Super Bowl Snack Recipes. Touchdown ideas to perfect your football party and sports theme celebration!

Winning Super Bowl Snack Recipes

I am a southern girl that appreciates some football. Yes, my preference is college ball, but since moving “north” pro ball has taken over many Sundays. I also have learned, that to make conversation, sometimes you at least need to know the teams that are playing in the Superbowl!

While I love a good touchdown and the suspense of a close game, I always head to a football party for the snacks – anyone else? Take a look at these winning Super Bowl snack recipes for your next football party. These touchdown ideas are prefect for attending or for hosting everyone for “the big game!”

Who doesn’t love a good dip? Try this Big Game Football Field Party Dip | Everyday Good Thinking

I love how cute and yummy this mix looks. Football Puppy Chow | The First Year Blog

If you build it, they will come! Football Field Bean Dip | Get Creative Juice

These are winning snack bites to me. Buffalo Chicken Bites | Night Owl Blog

Touchdown with these mini baked potatoes! Crispy Loaded Hasselback Potato Bites | The Comfort of Cooking

You will be tossing these in your mouth. Pigskins in a Blanket | Pillsbury

I love a good meat wrapped around cream cheese! Quick Salami & Cream Cheese Bites | The Kitchen is My Playground

I could eat all of these! Antipsto Salad Kabobs | Mantitlement

Easy, peasy. Taco Oyster Crackers | Julie’s Eats & Treats

These are a family favorite for us! Copycat White Castle Sliders | Frugal Coupon Living

Pizza outside of the box. Supreme Pizza Dip | A Spicy Perspective

I bet these go fast! Buffalo Chicken Pizza Sticks | Inspired Taste

Easy way to fill a crowd. Pale Ale Chili | Home. Made. Interest

I get you make this more than the big game day! Buffalo Chicken Dip Stuffed French Bread | Carlsbad Cravings

Ketchup is a must! Corn Dog Mini Muffins | Damn Delicious

Two thumbs up,eight fingers up approved. Prosciutto Wrapped Asparagus | Damn Delicious

Yes, please! Bourbon Cider Boneless Wings | The Chunky Chef

Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites | Two Peas & Their Pod

Who needs plates? Walking Tacos | Frugal Coupon Living

The best bread spread ever! Green Chile Artichoke Bread | Yellow Bliss Road

While you are partying, take a look at our Super Bowl Game Printables. Fun football games and activities for the party including our Football Minute to Win it Games. Also take a look at this Super Bowl Party Games Set.

Also enjoy these Tailgating Recipes and Football Party Food Ideas. Pin to Pinterest.

And for games before noon, we love these Early Game Tailgate Recipes for Breakfast. Pin to Pinterest.

Copycat Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese

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January 12, 2022 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

A home-style side dish you can perfect at home. This Copycat Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese uses elbow macaroni, butter, garlic and a blend of cheddar and Parmesan Romano cheeses.

Oh man! Second to the chicken, one of the biggest gifts Chick-fil-A has given us is the Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese. I had the privilege of sampling Chick-fil-A’s Macaroni and Cheese at a private dining when this yummy goodness hit the market. I have to admit I was a bit skeptical before arrival (there isn’t much that can pull me away from Chick-fil-A Waffle Fries) but you guys, this side decision is going to be a hard one. It was incredibly tasty and reminded me of my own Home-Style Macaroni and Cheese recipe.

If you love a classic macaroni side dish, this one is easy and oh so tasty. It’s a simple recipe that you can make as an entrée from your family any night of the week. It also has easy prep if you want to prepare everything and then store it in the freezer for another day. I love freezer meals you can grab and go!

Copycat Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese

Before we begin, let’s talk about the goodness… cheese.

What cheese do you use for copycat Chick-fil-A mac and cheese?

According to the company website, Chick-fil-A mac and cheese uses Parmesan, Cheddar, and Romano cheese. that is the type of cheese we including in our copycat recipe. However, you could also use different kinds of cheese including American cheese, Colby-jack cheese or even a strong gouda cheese for a unique flavor!

Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese Ingredients

While we can’t perfect anything on the Chick-fil-A menu, we sure do hard work trying. This is the closest we got to perfecting the Copycat Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese recipe in our home.

16 ounce box large elbow noodles
2 Cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 Cup Parmesan Romano cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cups whole milk
3 Tablespoons butter
Garlic powder
Salt and black pepper
9 x 13” pan

These simple ingredients will give you the homemade taste you look for in a mac and cheese dish.

Home-Style Macaroni and Cheese Directions

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees and grease a 9 x 13” pan with butter.

In a large pot, boil and then drain your noodles. (Prepare to boxed instructions)

Stir your noodles with 3 tablespoons of butter.

Blend your two types of cheeses in a bowl.

Scoop 1/3 of the noodles into the bottom of your pan.

Sprinkle 1 cup of cheese on top of your noodles.

Sprinkle garlic powder, salt and pepper on the cheese.

Repeat steps 4-6 with 3 layers of noodles and cheese.

Poor your milk carefully over the mixture.

Bake for 30 minutes uncovered until you see the cheese melt.

Tips for perfect Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese

To get an extra crispy topping, add extra shredded cheese on the top of your baking dish ingredients. The last two minutes, set your oven to broil on high, careful not to burn.

Can you make this Protein Mac and Cheese?

Did you know? As a mom I am always trying to sneak protein in my kids meals. Using cheese is such a great way to hide added protein. The kids never know. Barilla makes a ProteinPlus Multigrain Pasta perfect for this recipe. Stock up because you might never use another type of noodle again!

See our other Hidden Vegetable Recipes including more Protein Mac and Cheese Recipes.

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Copycat Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese

Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Yield: 6 1x
Category: entree
Cuisine: American

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The best copycat mac and cheese recipe. Straight to your table in minutes!

Ingredients

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16 oz box elbow macaroni or pasta noodles of choose
2 Cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1 Cup Parmesan Romano cheese, shredded
1 1/2 cups whole milk
3 Tablespoons butter
Garlic powder
Salt and pepper
9 x 13” pan

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 325 degrees and grease a 9 x 13” pan with butter.
Boil al dente and drain your pasta noodles.
Mix your noodles with 3 tablespoons of butter.
Blend your two types of cheeses in a bowl.
Scoop 1/3 of the pasta noodles into the bottom of your pan.
Sprinkle 1 cup of cheese on top of your noodles.
Sprinkle garlic powder, salt and pepper on the cheese.
Repeat steps 4-6 with 3 layers of pasta noodles and cheese.
Poor your milk carefully over the mixture.
Bake for 30 minutes uncovered.

Notes

Tip: To get an extra crispy topping, add extra shredded cheese on the top. The last two minutes, set your oven to broil on high.

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FAQs

Is Chick-Fil-A mac and cheese real cheese?

Yes! Their website says specifically that they use a special blend of cheddar cheese, Romano cheese and Parmesan in creating this creamy cheese sauce for their signature Chick fil A mac n cheese.

Is there bacon in Chick-Fil-a mac and cheese?

Traditionally no. However, in minutes, you can easily add your favorite bacon bits mixed in with the shredded cheeses or sprinkled on top and broiled to add a new level of flavor and texture to this copycat recipe.

Is Chick-fil-A mac and cheese any good?

It is delicious! With a creamy cheese sauce, al dente cooked pasta and a slightly crispy, special blend of cheeses on top, it’s out of this world amazing! The ultimate comfort food.

Is Chick-fil-A mac n cheese vegetarian?

Yes and No. You could easily turn it into a vegetarian dish. Simply swap out different kinds of ingredients for your favorite special blend of Vegetarian/Vegan Parmesan cheese, Romano cheese and cheddar cheese. Choose a vegan milk and butter substitute that you enjoy and voila! Vegetarian copycat Chick fil A mac n cheese!

What kind of cheese does Chick-fil-A use?

The Chick fil A’s company website states that they use a “special blend of cheeses including Parmesan, Cheddar, and Romano.”

Can I make this ahead of time?

It’s very easy to make this recipe ahead of time. Do everything you need to do to complete this recipe but cook the dish. When you are ready to eat the dish, pull it out of the refrigerator.

Can I freeze this mac and cheese?

Yes, you can freeze this copycat mac and cheese dish. Prep everything ahead of time but instead of cooking, add the dish to the freezer. The best way to thaw macaroni and cheese is by placing it overnight in the refrigerator. Then cook as the instructions state.

How long do you cook frozen mac and cheese?

If your mac and cheese goes straight from the freezer to the oven, you will need to adjust time and temperature. This dish can go straight from the freezer into in a 400 degrees f oven. Cook for 1 hour, covered with foil, the take the foil off and bake for another 15-20 minutes to brown the top.

How was the first bite? Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final Copycat Chick-fil-A Mac and Cheese recipe. Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

Pair the best mac and cheese recipe with other bites of goodness! Enjoy these Chick-fil-A Copycat Recipes including chicken, fries, sides, drinks and more! Pin to Pinterest.

Want to whisk up another tasty copycat dish? Also check out these Panera Copycat Recipes. Pin to Pinterest.

Starbucks Chocolate Bomb

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January 8, 2022 by Ashley Langston Filed Under: Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

Calling all Starbucks fans! You’re not going to want to miss out on this Starbucks Chocolate Bomb recipe! Why spend a ton at the store when you can make them at home for a fraction of the cost? With just six simple ingredients needed, you can’t go wrong with this easy and delicious treat.

STARBUCKS CHOCOLATE BOMB

I’m a huge fan of literally anything with the words chocolate and Starbucks. But combined? I’m over-the-moon crazy about this simple treat. So much so that I find myself making this easy hot cocoa bomb recipe all year long.

Because why wouldn’t you want to have a treat that is all your own? I love Starbucks and being able to have a bit of “me” time and make something that I don’t have to share. (don’t judge me – I literally share everything else all the time!)

The other really great thing about this simple hot chocolate bomb is that it’s an awesome gift idea, too. Make these up for a family member, friend, teacher, or coach. Use these fun “Thanks a Latte” gift tags as a way to spruce up the gift and complete the look!

HOW DO YOU USE HOT CHOCOLATE BOMBS?

There are a couple of different ways that you can use them. I prefer to put them in the bottom of my mug and cover them with warm milk, but some people use hot water instead. (I think it’s to cut down on the fat content but in my opinion, the milk adds a much-needed and delicious sweetness!)

HOW DO YOU STORE HOT COCOA BOMBS?

They’re actually quite shelf-stable! You can put them in a container with a lid and store them for a few weeks without worry. Although I highly doubt that they’d hang around that long, waiting to be enjoyed.

WHERE TO BUY HOT COCOA BOMBS

While I highly suggest making them homemade, you can also buy them to save time, too. Some of the best places that I recommend buying hot chocolate bombs are:

HOT CHOCOLATE BOMBS AMAZON

HOT CHOCOLATE BOMBS ALDI

HOT COCOA BOMBS COSTCO

HOT CHOCOLATE BOMBS WALMART

HOT CHOCOLATE BOMBS TARGET

ETSY HOT CHOCOLATE BOMBS

All are going to be different flavors and looks so you’ll have a ton of great choices to choose from.

For even more awesome DIY hot chocolate bombs, don’t miss out on this massive Chocolate Bombs list!

Starbucks Hot Cocoa Bombs

Bring the flavor of your favorite coffee barista to your home with these delicious easy to make Starbucks Hot Chocolate Bombs.

Ingredients

To make Copycat Starbucks Hot Cocoa Bombs, you’ll need to gather up the following ingredients and supplies without spending a ton of money.

2 cups Chocolate Candy Melts
2 cups Hot Chocolate Mix
2 cups Mini Marshmallows (I used green ones)
¼ cup Starbucks-Colored Sprinkles Mix
1 cup TAZO Chai Tea Latte Concentrate
½ cup White Chocolate Candy Melts
spherical mold

Starbucks Chocolate Bomb

5 from 1 review

Author: Thena Reading-Franssen
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Yield: 2 1x
Category: Drink

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Description

You’re going to love the flavor of this simple hot cocoa bomb recipe!

Ingredients

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2 cups Chocolate Candy Melts
2 cups Hot Chocolate Mix
2 cups Mini Marshmallows (I used green ones)
¼ cup Starbucks-Colored Sprinkles Mix
1 cup TAZO Chai Tea Latte Concentrate
½ cup White Chocolate Candy Melts

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Instructions

Put the candy melts into a bowl that is microwave-safe and melt according to the directions on the package.
Put 1 T of the candy melt into one side of the mold. Press the melted chocolate up the sides and keep it nice and thick. Do this for all 12 molds.
Put the molds in the freezer for 5 minutes.
Take them out of the freeze and peel the mold away to get the chocolate out.
Put 1 T of hot chocolate mix and 1 tsp of chai tea into 6 of the molds. Give the tea time to soak in the hot chocolate mix for about 2-3 minutes.
Put in some sprinkle and up to 8 marshmallows.
Put a plate in the microwave and warm until the surface is warm to the touch.
Take one of the empty chocolate bombs and put the open side down gently on the warm plate for up to 10 seconds. You’re wanting to melt the rim just a little bit.
Once melted, take and put it on top of one of the filled halves. This connects the two and creates the circle.
Melt the white candy melts the same way that you did the chocolate ones.
Using a fork, drizzle the melted white melts over the top of the cocoa bombs and add on more sprinkles.
Put them in the freezer for 5 minutes.
To use, pour over 2 cups of warm milk, stir, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1

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Directions to make Starbucks Hot Chocolate Bombs

Put the candy melts into a microwave safe bowl and melt according to the directions on the package.
Put 1 T of the candy melt into one side of the mold. Press the melted chocolate up the sides and keep it nice and thick. Do this for all 12 molds.
Put the molds in the freezer for 5 minutes.
Take them out of the freeze and peel the mold away to get the chocolate out.
Put 1 T of hot chocolate powder mix and 1 tsp of chai tea into 6 of the molds. Give the tea time to soak in the hot chocolate mix for about 2-3 minutes.
Put in some sprinkle and up to 8 marshmallows.
Put a plate in the microwave and warm until the surface is warm to the touch.
Take one of the empty chocolate bombs and put the open side down gently on the warm plate for up to 10 seconds. You’re wanting to melt the rim just a little bit.
Once melted, take and put it on top of one of the filled halves. This connects the two and creates the circle.
Melt the white candy melts the same way that you did the chocolate ones.
Using a fork, drizzle the melted white melts over the top of the cocoa bombs and add on more sprinkles.
Put them in the freezer for 5 minutes.
To use, pour over 2 cups of warm milk, stir, and enjoy!

The natural flavor of the cocoa mix and chai tea are something wonderful!

Now that you’ve made your very own Starbucks Copycat Hot Cocoa Bomb, how about comparing it to how your favorite barista prepares it?

What types of hot chocolate does Starbucks have?

Starbucks Hot Chocolate is made with cocoa blend, steamed non-fat milk and topped with whipped cream. Ordering from the Starbucks menu, can be a bit complicated. It’s important to know what types of Hot Cocoa drinks Starbucks carries so you know how to order your coffee shop hot chocolate drink.

Your classic & traditional Starbucks hot chocolate drink is 370 calories, however you can customize your drink which will change this amount. Below we share the ingredients information but you can also change the size of your Starbucks Hot Chocolate and add Hot Cocoa Customizations and create your own secret menu drinks.

Take a look at all the ingredient information and options you have to perfect your hot chocolate recipe.

Starbucks Drink Sizes

Traditional drink size is 16 oz. Also choose from…

Kids 8 oz
Short 8 oz
Tall 12 oz
Grande 16 oz
Venti 20 oz

Milk Options

It comes with 2%. Also choose from…

Nonfat Skim Milk
2% Milk
Whole Milk
Half & Half
Heavy Cream
Dairy-free Almond Milk
Coconut Milk
Soy Milk
Oat Milk

Milk Foam

The standard is milk foam. You can also request…

Milk Foam
Extra Milk Foam
Light Milk
No Milk Foam

Milk Temperature

The milk temperature is steamed hot or adapt to…

Warm
Steamed Hot
Extra Hot

Flavors

Four pumps of Mocha Sauce are included in this drink. Personalize your Hot Chocolate syrup and flavoring to include…

Brown Sugar Syrup
Caramel Syrup
Chestnut Praline Syrup
Cinnamon Dolce Syrup
Hazelnut Syrup
Irish Cream Syrup
Peppermint Syrup
Raspberry Syrup
Sugar Cookie Syrup
Toffee Nut Syrup
Vanilla Syrup
Sugar-free Vanilla Syrup
Caramel Brulee Sauce
Mocha Sauce
Dark Caramel Sauce
Pistachio Sauce
Toasted White Chocolate Mocha Syrup
White Chocolate Mocha Sauce

Toppings

Tis comes with Mocha Drizzle with Whipped Cream. Also add or substitute

Barista Cocoa Powder
Carmel Brulee Topping
Chestnut Praline Topping
Chocolate Curls Topping
Cinnamon Dolce Sprinkles
Holiday Sugar Sprinkles
Red & Green Sprinkle Topping
Salted Brown Butter Topping
Caramel Drizzle
Mocha Drizzle
Cinnamon Powder
Whipped Cream

Sweeteners

Sugar
Sugar in the Raw
Honey
Splenda
Stevia in the Raw
Classic Syrup
Cane Sugar
Honey Blend

Let us know your favorite combination! My favorite commination would likely be freshly brewed espresso on top, 2 pumps of vanilla, white mocha sauce, and shaved chocolate chips. Of course, in this case, I would be ignoring anything calories from my daily value.

Our recommendation is, if you don’t know what you are doing, just say “give me a hot chocolate!” It can get complicated with so many tastes and blends.

Our Pinterest community and I would love to see how this worked out for you. Share your final recipe. Leave a comment and/or add a photo here on Pinterest!

Make certain to check out these Mocha Coffee Bombs. Another fun and delicious flavor to enjoy. Pin to Pinterest for later.

These Hot Chocolate Bombs with Marshmallows – Mickey Mouse Style! are too much fun to pass up! Pin to Pinterest for later.

Baking Hacks and Tips – Time Savers and Shortcuts

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December 27, 2021 by Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living Filed Under: Facebook, Hacks, Instagram, Pinterest, Recipe, Social Media

Love to cook? If so, take a look at these baking hacks and tips. Creative ideas for time savers and shortcuts in your kitchen.

Baking Hacks and Tips

How can you make baking easier?

Let me start this out by saying I am no chef and I have no special baking skills. I’m just an average person in the kitchen, but I am good at following directions. As long as I have a recipe, I can often pull off a pretty good meal or dessert. However, when it comes to being creative, efficient, or otherwise talented with my baking skills, don’t look at me! I’ve had to learn easy, better ways to bake and make it fun and I’ve found quite a few that have really helped. Whether you’re making cakes, cookies, pastries, or a copy-cat restaurant dessert, you’ll definitely benefit from these sweet tips for baking.

How can I be good at baking?

Being good at baking cookies and cakes isn’t too hard if you follow an easy recipe. Bake from the box if you have to — there’s a reason it’s a great mom hack for awesome birthday cakes for kids! And if you’re looking for time saver tips, baking shortcuts, dessert hacks, we have some great ideas for you to try today. From ways to cut and soften butter, keeping brown sugar fresh, and your favorite cake moist, take a look at these easy baking tips and tricks before you begin your next delicious project!

How can I bake without an oven?

If you’re looking for a low-mess, low-key way to bake your favorite cookies, cakes, and cupcakes, use your air fryer, Instant Pot, or Crock-Pot. These handy kitchen essentials are for more than just great dinners and snacks — you can use them for your cake, cupcakes, and cookies too! See our links below for air fryer cheat sheets and Instant Pot recipes.

Before you dive into these baking tips, save these Baking Hacks and Tips for a quick reference. I keep a copy of these Baking Tips in my Recipe Binder. (I suggest you laminate this cheat sheet for easy clean-up!)

Baking Conversion Chart Printable PDF

If you’re looking for more kitchen tips, check out this set of three — Instant Pot, Air Fryer, and Baking Hack cheat sheets!

Make your birthday cakes look professional by using a cookie cutter as a stencil to decorate with sprinkles or frosting! | Source Unknown

Traveling with iced cupcakes was a nightmare for me, but this cupcake tip became a lifesaver! Look at this genius life hack from my friend, Ashley. Toothpicks secure the cupcake in place in her Tupperware so the frosting stays intact.

Keep Cut Cake Fresh

Here’s a quick cake hack to keep your creations fresh: simply place pieces of bread on the areas you’ve cut into and secure them with toothpicks. The bread will preserve the moisture in the cut sides so you can enjoy your bake for longer! | Tidy Mom

Struggling with a cake that’s stuck to your pan? Don’t fret, that cake will slide out with ease with this cake hack. Plus, cleanup will be a breeze! – round parchment paper with tabs for easy lifting.

Want to keep a spoon resting in a bowl instead of slipping down? Tie a rubber band on the top of the spoon handle. This will keep it in place while it is lying against the edge of the bowl. (Also seen in our Life Hacks and Tips)

We used a round cookie cutter to turn regular brownies into the perfect Ice Cream Sundae treat! | Frugal Coupon Living

Put your cupcake liners in a mason jar for clutter-free storage. Plus, they look pretty cute on your countertop! | Table for Two

Stop those chocolate chips from sinking in your cake with this simple baking life hack! | Cake Whiz

Create beautiful, even layers when cutting your cake with this great baking tip. You can also get this cake slicer – genius. | Completely Delicious

Berries going bad too quickly? Happens all the time for us. Keep them fresh by soaking them in this water and vinegar mixture right after you bring them home from the store. It cleans them too! | Live Simply

Did you know your regular kitchen tools are the secret to creating the perfect edging on your pie crust? From tongs to corkscrews, take a look at these pie baking tips! | Bakepedia

Looking for kitchen hacks for every situation? We have the solutions. Grab your Baking Hacks and Tips printable, our Instant Pot Hacks, and Air Fryer Tips Printable for easy kitchen tips in a set of three.

You can also grab these Magnetic Instant Pot Cheat Sheets! Stick them to the side of your Instant Pot so you never go without Instant Pot directions.

Yes, you can freeze your cakes and cupcakes! This baking tip is a lifesaver for anyone who needs to save their treats for later. | I Scream for Butter Cream

We’ve all been there — all prepped and ready to bake, but your butter hasn’t softened yet. This baking hack is the secret to softening your butter in just 10 minutes without melting it! | Dreaming in DIY

Need green bananas to ripen, like, yesterday? Pop them in the oven for about 40 minutes, or until the skin is shiny black for a banana bread baking hack. | One Good Thing by Jillee

Fold your frosting bag over a cup to fill it easily and quickly. | Creations by Kara

Add pie weights, like dry rice or dried beans, when pre-baking your crust to make your pie crusts perfect every time. | King Arthur Flour

Broken cakes are a thing of the past. This magic cake hack recipe for easy pan release leaves no crumb behind and you can store it at room temperature for up to three months. | If You Give a Blonde a Kitchen

I love this bread baking hack when I’m in a rush. Just use a heating pad for the perfect temperature to make your dough rise faster! | The Pink Peony of le Jardin

You can have your cake and eat it, too. Use a colander to keep cake balls upright while they dry. Genius! | Alisa Burke

All you need to remove those bits of eggshell from your cracked egg is (you’ll never guess)… your EGGSHELL! | Bigger Bolder Baking

Did you know that marshmallows are the key to keeping your brown sugar soft? The molasses in brown sugar often evaporates over time, but you can make sure it stays moist by adding a few marshmallows on top. | 7th House on the Left

New to the Air Fryer? Become a pro air fryer with this Air Fryer Cheat Sheet. It’s got all the info you need in one spot.

… or take a look at this set of Air Fryer Cheat Sheets! They’re magnetic for easy access!

Cut butter easily and quickly with — get this — a cheese grater! I love this baking hack. | Mission to Save

If you love baking, this baking substitute list has all the tips for baking you need when you’re in a pinch. | eReplacement Parts

And since you’re looking for hacks and tips, check out these Life Hacks. Pin to Pinterest.

And since you are looking for hacks and tips, also look at these Life Hacks. Pin to Pinterest.

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