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Chocolate Chips Cookie S’mores Recipe

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

published date: June 01, 2018
modified datt: March 29,2019

Love s’mores? Love chocolate chips cookies? We have the perfect dessert mix for you with this Chocolate Chips Cookie S’mores Recipe. Careful, they are addictive! 

Chocolate Chips Cookie S’mores Recipe

Chocolate Chips Cookie S’mores Recipe

You guys have loved our non-traditional S’mores Recipes including the very popular S’mores Campfire Cones (this one if our favorite too!) We decided to take that twist on the traditional dessert and create these Chocolate Chips Cookie S’mores. We used a homemade Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe, but you can use your store brand break and bake cookies too!

If you feel like taking this dessert to the campfire, pre-bake the cookies and bring your marshmallows, graham crackers and cookies on your campout.

This recipe makes approximately 2 dozen cookies.

Campfire S'more Cookies

Ingredients:

  • 2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Large marshmallows
  • Graham cracker halves


S'more Oven Recipe

Cookie Directions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a large baking sheet with a non-stick baking mat or parchment paper.
  2. Using a hand or stand mixture, combine the brown sugar, softened butter, eggs and vanilla extract.
  3. Slowly fold in the dry ingredients.
  4. Add in the chocolate chips.
  5. Drop by heaping tablespoon full onto the baking sheet at least 2″ a part.
  6. Bake 9 to 11 minutes.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool completely.
  8. Follow S’more Directions

S’mores Directions:

  1. Turn the broiler on low and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper
  2. Place 8 – 10 graham cracker halves on the baking sheet and top each one with a large marshmallow.
  3. Place under the broiler under the marshmallows begin to get melty and brown.
  4. Remove from the oven and place one chocolate chip gently on top of the marshmallow, pressing down. You want the marshmallows melty so they squish down under the chocolate chip cookie.
  5. Repeat with all the cookies.

Makes approximately two dozen cookies

camping s'mores recipe

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Chocolate Chips Cookie S’mores Recipe

  • Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
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Ingredients

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  • 2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, softened to room temperature
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 2 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cup flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
  • 12 oz semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Large marshmallows
  • Graham cracker halves

Instructions

Cookie Directions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and line a large baking sheet with a non-stick baking mat or parchment paper.
  2. Using a hand or stand mixture, combine the brown sugar, softened butter, eggs and vanilla extract.
  3. Slowly fold in the dry ingredients.
  4. Add in the chocolate chips.
  5. Drop by heaping tablespoon full onto the baking sheet at least 2″ a part.
  6. Bake 9 to 11 minutes.
  7. Remove from the oven and let the cookies cool completely.
  8. Follow S’more Directions

S’mores Directions:

  1. Turn the broiler on low and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper
  2. Place 8 – 10 graham cracker halves on the baking sheet and top each one with a large marshmallow.
  3. Place under the broiler under the marshmallows begin to get melty and brown.
  4. Remove from the oven and place one chocolate chip gently on top of the marshmallow, pressing down. You want the marshmallows melty so they squish down under the chocolate chip cookie.
  5. Repeat with all the cookies.

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Detox Water Recipes | A Dozen Detox Drinks You Will Enjoy

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

published date: May 27, 2018
modified datt: March 29,2019

Are you a fan of flavored water? These Detox Water Recipes will not only keep you hydrated, but can also offer health benefits like weight loss, digestion support, flushing your body of toxins, and reducing inflammation of the body.

Detox Water Recipes | A Dozen Detox Drinks You Will Enjoy

Before eating, especially when working on weight loss, I find it very important to have a tall glass of water. Water can aid in making your brain think it is full faster than creating a full belly of caloric intake. Beyond the many benefits of water for your body and cells, adding some fruit and other ingredients can have many benefits as well.

Fruit infused waters are a great alternative to water because they taste amazing and they’re made with super healthy ingredients. Not only do they have mineral and vitamin advantages, but they also are great options over snacking.

We think you will love these homemade vitamin water recipes. Each contains no added sugar, no artificial sweeteners, and no added weirdness. Try a fruit infused water before popping your next meal.  Enjoy!


Benefits of…

Apple: Antioxidants, Flavanoids, and Dietary Fiber.

Basil: Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Iron, Folate, Magnesium and Omega-3 Fatty Acids.

Blueberry: Fiber, Potassium, Folate, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B6.

Cucumber: Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B7 (Biotin).

Ginger: Powerful Medicinal Properties. Can heal forms of nausea and may reduce muscle pain and soreness.

Lemon: Calcium, Potassium, Vitamin C. Lemons contain more potassium than apples or grapes.

Lime: Potassium, Antioxidants and Bioflavonoids

Mint: Mint is a calming and soothing herb that has been used for thousands of years to aid with upset stomach or indigestion

Oranges: Vitamin C, Dietary fiber, Vitamin B1, Pantothenic Acid, Vitamin A, Calcium, Folate and Potassium.

Raspberry: Vitamin C, Manganese, Dietary Fiber, Vitamin K, Biotin, Vitamin E, Magnesium, Folate, Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Potassium

Strawberry: Vitamin C, Fiber, and Antioxidants.

Watermelon: Vitamins A, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Lycopene, Antioxidants.

Orange Basil Infused Water + Turmeric | Happy Foods Tube

Apple Cinnamon Infused Water | Sugar and Soul

Orange, Strawberry, Mint Infused Water | Simple Vegan Blog

Lime Cucumber Infused Water | Ania’s Vibrant Kitchen

Rainbow Infused Water including Strawberry, Orange, Raspberry, Blueberry, Basil, Lemon and Lime | Food Loving Family

Orange, Cucumber, Mint Infused Water | Sugar and Soul

Blueberry Orange Infused Water

Watermelon and Strawberry Mint Infused Water | Positive Med

Detox Water Recipes - A Dozen Healthy Detox Drinks You Will Enjoy #detox #recipes Click to Tweet

Pineapple & Coconut Infused Water | Wholefully

Grapefruit Rosemary Infused Water | Amy in the Kitchen

Rainbow Citrus Infused Water | The Pretty Bee

Lemon and Ginger Infused Water | Happy Foods Tube

*I am not a doctor. Always consult a doctor before use and for a description of benefits.


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DIY LEGO Travel Case

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

published date: May 12, 2018
modified datt: March 29,2019

Make your own LEGO Travel Case. This DIY LEGO craft has building block compatible tape and a tin pencil case. It’s a great travel with kids idea!

DIY LEGO Travel Case

DIY LEGO Travel Case

We live in the suburbs of DC. When we take road trips, it takes hours just to get outside the surrounding area of the district. For example, we recently took a trip to the Outer Banks which was supposed to be a  trip less than 5 hours. The car time took 9 hours! Talk about some creative ideas mom had to come up with the make her entire family of 5 happy. That was a trip without a single DVD too!

My number one tip when traveling with kids is making sure that you have snacks. Having well fed tummies makes everyone happy. Also, I find too much sugar in my kids equates to getting car sick, so I have water over a sugary drink. Beyond food and drinks, I have to gather creative crafts. this personalized LEGO bin came in handy when taking our last road trip. We sorta made a game out of it. My girls love the Food Network challenges where they are required to get five ingredients. I told the girls they could use 9 LEGOs to make something and then we compared our final creations and had a vote on who was the most creative.

For this DIY LEGO Case, we found this LEGO Compatible Tape to be best, but there are a lot of building block tape options on Amazon.  Since I am a last minute shopper, my Amazon Prime Membership allowed it to arrive in 2 days and I whipped up this craft really quick before our adventures!

What do you find necessary for the road when you travel with kids? Take a peak at our  Road Trip Hacks and Tips.

Supplies:

  • LEGO compatible tape
  • Metal/tin school box
  • Scissors
  • LEGOs or building blocks


DIY LEGO Travel Case Supplies

Directions:

  1. Open your tin school box and measure the top from side to side (only the flat surface, don’t worry about the edges).
  2. Now cut around seven pieces of Lego tape the same length (more if your box is larger).
  3. Carefully laid the tape down onto the flat metal/tin surface until all pieces are laid out.
  4. Once you have it in place, press firmly along each piece.
  5. Fill the other side with Legos, close the box and bring with you wherever you go.
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DIY LEGO Travel Case


This DIY LEGO Travel Case goes great with our Airplane Activities for Kids. Pin to Pinterest.

Going on the road? Instead check out these Road Trip Hacks and Tips. Pin to Pinterest.

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Handmade Rainbow Playdough Recipe

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

published date: May 05, 2018
modified datt: March 29,2019

Have fun with this homemade rainbow playdough recipe. Easy to make play-doh with a touch of sparkle! 

Handmade Rainbow Playdough Recipe

Play-doh… is this a favorite in our home. It always has been. I think of my, I mean my kids, favorite things to do with play dough is mold, construct and destroy. I love how, I mean my kids low how it can be molded in too 100 different things in the span of 5 minutes. If you have some fun tools on hand, too, it is fun to carve and shape playdoh into different things. While playdough is never truly out of our budget, making it can be fun too and can add to a rainy day bucket list item with your kids. Using a few staples from your home (salt, water, flour, vegetable oil and more) you can have this rainbow playdough in no time at all! Enjoy.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup salt
  • 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • Red, orange, yellow, green and blue food coloring
  • Extra fine glitter


Directions:

  1. In a small pot, combine your flour, water, salt vegetable oil and cream of tartar and a few drops of one color food coloring and mix well.
  2. Cook stovetop on medium heat for just a couple minutes, stirring constantly until you have a play dough like consistency.
  3. Carefully remove the dough (it will be hot).
  4. Once it cools down, roll it into a ball and place in a Ziploc bag.
  5. Repeat steps 1-5 with each color.
  6. Place each color next to each other and combine into a ball.
  7. Roll in glitter and your dough is ready to play with.
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Handmade Rainbow Playdough Recipe

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Have fun with this homemade rainbow playdough recipe. Easy to make play-doh with a touch of sparkle! 


Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup salt
  • 1 Tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • Red, orange, yellow, green and blue food coloring
  • Extra fine glitter

Instructions

  1. In a small pot, combine your flour, water, salt vegetable oil and cream of tartar and a few drops of one color food coloring and mix well.
  2. Cook stovetop on medium heat for just a couple minutes, stirring constantly until you have a play dough like consistency.
  3. Carefully remove the dough (it will be hot).
  4. Once it cools down, roll it into a ball and place in a Ziploc bag.
  5. Repeat steps 1-5 with each color.
  6. Place each color next to each other and combine into a ball.
  7. Roll in glitter and your dough is ready to play with.

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Skinny Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

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

published date: April 21, 2018
modified datt: March 29,2019

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Recipe. A homemade skinny snack with buffalo sauce for the win!

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

One of our biggest secrets in our home is cauliflower. I have made rice cauliflower, mashed potatoes cauliflower, and now buffalo cauliflower! Not only does cauliflower aid in weight loss (as it is a better choice over many alternatives) it also is a good source of vitamin C, vitamin K, and has cancer-fighting compounds known as glucosinolates. This recipes is easy to prep and takes under 30 minutes to make from start to finish. Enjoy!

Buffalo Cauliflower Bites

Ingredients:

  • 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into chunks
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 cup Franks Redhot Sauce


Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and spray and baking sheet with non stick cooking spray.
  2. Combine the water, almond flour and garlic powder. Add in the cauliflower chunks and stir the mixture to coat the cauliflower.
  3. Spread on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until tender/forkable.
  4. Remove from the oven and toss in the hot sauce.
  5. Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side.
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Buffalo Cauliflower

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Buffalo Cauliflower Bites Recipe. A homemade skinny snack with buffalo sauce for the win!


Ingredients

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  • 1 large head of cauliflower, cut into chunks
  • 1/2 cup almond flour
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • salt & pepper to taste
  • 1 cup Franks Redhot Sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees and spray and baking sheet with non stick cooking spray.
  2. Combine the water, almond flour and garlic powder. Add in the cauliflower chunks and stir the mixture to coat the cauliflower.
  3. Spread on the baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes or until tender/forkable.
  4. Remove from the oven and toss in the hot sauce.
  5. Serve with ranch or blue cheese dressing on the side.

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We also love this Slow Cooker Buffalo Chicken Dip – Enjoy! Pin to Pinterest.

Also take a look at these Fabulous Wing Recipes. Pin to Pinterest.



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Goat Cheese Balls

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

published date: April 14, 2018
modified datt: March 29,2019

Copycat Goat Cheese Balls. Delicious, creamy cheese bites coated with a blend of almond flour, bread crumbs and thyme. Pair with a sauce of mango, papaya and pineapple. A tasty cheese appetizer just like every one’s favorite restaurant! 

Goat Cheese Balls

Goat Cheese Balls

I have heard about goat cheese balls and I have been dying to try them only I don’t know if any restaurants in my area that serve them. In order to appease that craving, we had to make these goat cheese balls ourselves.

First, they took me a few days to master but I made them. They are not necessarily easy to make so if you want easy, you should move on. Keep in mind that it is important that the breading is lighter. If you want a heavier breading then you should dip more in egg and then the bread crumbs. Follow this cooking tip – when browning, I kept the pan moving and only did a few at a time and let them roll around and brown.

Enjoy!

Goat Cheese Balls

Ingredients:

  • 4 oz creamy goat cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 C. almond flour
  • 1/2 C. bread crumbs
  • 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
  • Olive oil

Sauce Ingredients:

  • 1/4 mango
  • 1/4 papaya
  • 1/8 C. pineapple juice
  • salt & pepper to taste


Goat Cheese Balls

Directions:

  1. Combine the goat cheese, almond flour, bread crumbs and dried thyme.
  2. Place the mixture in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  3. Remove and use a small 2″ cookie scoop to roll the cheese mixture into balls.
  4. Place each cheese ball on a plate or small cookie sheet.
  5. Once all the cheese is rolled into balls, place them in the fridge or freezer while heating the oil and making the tropical sauce.
  6. Place the mango, papaya and pineapple juice in a food processor and blend.
  7. Pour into a small dish and set aside.
  8. Heat the oil on medium/high heat. Remove the cheese balls from the fridge/freezer and cook 2-3 at a time. Continually turning them. I found it was easier to lift the pan up and let them roll around. Cook a minute and roll around again.
  9. Remove from the pan and serve with the tropical sauce.

Goat Cheese Balls

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Description

Copycat Goat Cheese Balls. Delicious, creamy cheese bites coated with a blend of almond flour, bread crumbs and thyme. Pair with a sauce of mango, papaya and pineapple. A tasty cheese appetizer just like every one’s favorite restaurant! 


Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 oz creamy goat cheese
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 C. almond flour
  • 1/2 C. bread crumbs
  • 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
  • Olive oil

Sauce Ingredients:

  • 1/4 mango
  • 1/4 papaya
  • 1/8 C. pineapple juice
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Combine the goat cheese, almond flour, bread crumbs and dried thyme.
  2. Place the mixture in the fridge for 30 minutes.
  3. Remove and use a small 2″ cookie scoop to roll the cheese mixture into balls.
  4. Place each cheese ball on a plate or small cookie sheet.
  5. Once all the cheese is rolled into balls, place them in the fridge or freezer while heating the oil and making the tropical sauce.
  6. Place the mango, papaya and pineapple juice in a food processor and blend.
  7. Pour into a small dish and set aside.
  8. Heat the oil on medium/high heat. Remove the cheese balls from the fridge/freezer and cook 2-3 at a time. Continually turning them. I found it was easier to lift the pan up and let them roll around. Cook a minute and roll around again.
  9. Remove from the pan and serve with the tropical sauce.

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Gnome Cookies | Garden Party Idea!

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

published date: March 17, 2018
modified datt: March 29,2019

Gnome Cookies – Inspired by Gnomeo & Juliet, this Gnomes Garden Craft is fun for a garden party or afternoon kids food craft for the kids! Enjoy.

Gnome Cookies

Gnome Cookies

Did you catch the movie Gnomeo and Juliet? If so, you might find gnomes as adorable as our family. The movie is basically a creative twist on the classic Shakespeare tale. Two young garden gnomes, Gnomeo and Juliet, try to avoid tragedy and find lasting happiness together when they are caught up in a feud between neighbors.

If you enjoyed this movie, be on the look out for Sherlock Gnomes. When the gnomes go missing, there’s only one gnome for the job. This fun mystery is released in theaters on March 23, 2018.

Before kitting the theater or perhaps after you enjoy the show, make this adorable Gnome Cookies. If you don’t make them to go along with the movie, they are also fun for a garden party!

Enjoy!

Gnome Cookies

Makes 10, recipes doubles well.

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1 2/3 cups flour
  • 1 Tablespoon milk

Decorating Ingredients:

  • 1 cup red candy melts
  • 1 cup blue candy melts
  • 1 cup white candy melts
  • Miniature marshmallows
  • Decorating bag


Directions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 325° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together your butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Now mix in your egg and almond extract.
  4. Then mix in your flour and milk.
  5. Form your dough into a large ball and roll into flour if it’s still a little sticky.
  6. Roll out your dough onto a lightly floured surface and use your ice cream cone cookie cutter to cut out your gnome shapes.
  7. Also form several small nickle sized pieces of dough into balls, lightly press down and place onto your cookie sheet. (As seen below.)
  8. Bake for 13 minutes and let cool.
  9. In 3 separate small microwave safe bowl‘s, heat your blue, red, and white candy melts on 50% power for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.
  10. Dunk the top point of your cookies into your melted blue or red chocolate smooth out with a spoon and place onto a piece of parchment paper to harden.
  11.  Scoop your white melted candy into a decorating bag and use it to stick the nose and marshmallows onto the face part of the cookie.
  12. Let harden and enjoy!

Gnome Cookie Dough with Ice Cream Cone Cookie Cutter

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Gnome Cookies

  • Author: Ashley at Frugal Coupon Living
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Description

Gnome Cookies – Inspired by Gnomeo & Juliet, this Gnomes Garden Craft is fun for a party or afternoon kids food craft for the kids! Enjoy.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1 egg
  • 1 2/3 cups flour
  • 1 Tablespoon milk
  • 1 cup red candy melts
  • 1 cup blue candy melts
  • 1 cup white candy melts
  • Miniature marshmallows
  • Decorating bag

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 325° and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, beat together your butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Now mix in your egg and almond extract.
  4. Then mix in your flour and milk.
  5. Form your dough into a large ball and roll into flour if it’s still a little sticky.
  6. Roll out your dough onto a lightly floured surface and use your ice cream cone cookie cutter to cut out your gnome shapes.
  7. Also form several small nickle sized pieces of dough into balls, lightly press down and place onto your cookie sheet.
  8. Bake for 13 minutes and let cool.
  9. In 3 separate small microwave safe bowl‘s, heat your blue, red, and white candy melts on 50% power for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.
  10. Dunk the top point of your cookies into your melted blue or red chocolate smooth out with a spoon and place onto a piece of parchment paper to harden.
  11.  Scoop your white melted candy into a decorating bag and use it to stick the nose and marshmallows onto the face part of the cookie.
  12. Let harden and enjoy!

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How To Cut Vinyl in Cricut Design Space

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

published date: March 10, 2018
modified datt: March 29,2019

How To Cut Vinyl on your Cricut machine with complete confidence! Cut vinyl in this step-by-step Cricut Design Space tutorial on Frugal Coupon Living.

How To Cut Vinyl in Cricut Design Space

The possibilities for creation with your Cricut machine is limitless. There is so much you can make for yourself, your family, and friends once you better understand how to use your machine.

Cutting and decorating with vinyl is no exception. This lightweight crafting material makes the perfect add-on to any decoration in your home, and today I’ll be showing you, step-by-step how to cut vinyl in Cricut Design Space.

How to Cut Vinyl in Cricut Design Space

You’ll first want to connect your machine to your laptop or smartphone. Once your Cricut machine is connected, go ahead and log into Design Space and select “New Project.”


Most of the time when you create with vinyl you’re doing projects with text rather than shapes. For this tutorial, you’ll want to select the text button and type in the words you would like your Cricut machine to cut for your completed project.

Pro Tip: if you plan on using a phrase such as, “Our home is built on love” to add to your living room, and you know you want the words “home” and “love” to be a cute scripted font and the other words to be a standard font, then I recommend adding the words “home” and “love” together. Then add the words “our is built on” with the standard font you’d like to compliment your scripted font.

It’s perfectly okay if the phrase you want to use isn’t in a complete sentence in Design Space. You’ll be in charge of assembling the sentence after printing the words on the vinyl.

For the rest of this tutorial, we will use the word, “Queen” as an example.

After you type in the word you’d like to use your font in Design Space is a standard font. In order to change the font to meet your project’s standards, you’ll go to the top of your screen and select “fonts.”

You can either buy fonts from Cricut or if you’d like to use the fonts already on your computer (that are completely free) then select “systems” to change the style you’d like.

I love how Design Space will show you an example of what the font looks like before you select an option to give you a visual to meet your project’s needs.

Once you have your font chosen for your project, you’ll want to click on your main word and move the word on your screen so you can keep working on your project. This will allow you to add more words (if you’re wanting to design a cute quote).

Also, you’ll want to use the blue arrow in the bottom right corner to make your font bigger or smaller depending on your projects needs. This option is also available at the top of your screen, but I have found the blue arrow to be a faster option.

Once your word is the size you want, you’ll want to click on the word and look to the right side of your screen. Double check to make sure the font has the scissors for the “cut” option rather than the print, write, or text options also available to you. This is telling Design Space that you want your Cricut machine to “cut” this word.

Pro Tip: You can (and should) change the project color to match the color of the vinyl you’re using for your project. This is perfect and will help save your sanity when it comes time to cut on your Cricut machine. When you have multiple words and you change the color of each word, this tells your machine that you’ll need multiple “mats” or “cuts” for your project.

Once you’re happy with your project you’ll select the green “make it” button in the top right-hand corner of your screen. You’ll also want to take the time to select the number of copies you’d like to make of your project and select “continue” in the bottom right hand corner.

Once your machine connects to your laptop or smartphone, go ahead and select the vinyl option from the list available. You’ll then want to place your vinyl on your cutting mat with the color facing up towards you.

Follow the cutting instructions on the Cricut machine by inserting your cutting mat, waiting for the machine to cut, and inserting additional colors of vinyl if needed.

Once all your vinyl for your project is cut, then apply to your object, whether you’re decorating your wall, a pillow, a mug, or anything else, and enjoy your new creation!

Do you have any questions on how to use your Cricut machine? What would you love to learn how to create? Leave a comment below and let me know!

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