I made these fun treats for a pool party today: )

I found this idea off of Bakerella.com (I love this site by the way)

Some helpful hints if you decide to make these...

Definitely use the parchment paper.
I suggest buying the trays instead of making them, that took me the longest.
The french fry holders were easy to assemble. I used our church logo but you can put whatever on them.
I also just cut tracing paper in 1/2 and didn't print anything on them.

I made them for a pool party we had for church and the kids loved them.

Here are the directions for a fun treat!

I made the cookies first- Using Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie mix. I used the Cutout Cookie recipe at the bottom. I found these awesome rings that bakerella suggest and I love them as well. Super easy..




Use a pizza Cutter to cut them into fries- They will look like steak fries when you pull them out of the oven but just cut them down the middle again with pizza cutter right when you take them out of the oven.


The brownies baked 2nd in a 13 X 9 pan. Just follow the directions on the box.

The Cupcakes were last since I had to up the temp on the stove. After they were done I let them cool over night, I cut them in 1/2 using my electric knife. What a breeze!!

Then the icing was made.



I used leaf green, yellow, and red icing colors purchased from Wal-mart in the baking section. Name Brand Wilson.

The fries that didn't turn out I had to eat. So sad!! but so good.

I am stuck.. I would like a saying to go on the main wall- The blank one. This is above Jonah's bed. I would like it to be zoo theme of some sort. I bought brown vinyl to run on the cricket. HELP!!

Can't wait to try these tasty treats.

bakerella.blogspot.com ( Check out all the yummy treats she has up)

Easy Cupcake Bites
1 box cake mix (cook as directed on box for 13 X 9 cake)
1 can cream cheese frosting (16 oz.)
1 package chocolate bark (or candy melts for cupcake bottom)
Colored Candy Melts (for cupcake top)
Candy Cup Mold
Sprinkles and m&ms for decoration

1. After cake is cooked and cooled completely, crumble into large bowl. (The texture should be fine/fluffy)
2. Using the back of a large spoon, mix thoroughly with 1 can cream cheese frosting. (It may be easier to use fingers to mix together, but be warned it will get messy.)
3. Roll mixture into quarter size balls (make sure they are smaller in diameter than that of your candy mold) and lay on wax paper covered cookie sheet.
4. Chill in the freezer for a few minutes, until they are slightly firm, not frozen.
5. Melt chocolate bark and candy melts in microwave per directions on package.
6. Using a spoon or squeeze bottle, fill each mold cavity with a small amount of chocolate. Sorry, I didn't think to measure how much. But as soon as you fill the cavity, go ahead and place one of your rolled balls into it. Carefully push it down until the force causes the chocolate to push up and fill in around the sides of the ball. You may have to experiment with a couple to get the right amount. Stop pushing once the chocolate reaches the top edge.
7. Place the mold tray filled with cupcakes in the freezer for just a few minutes to let the chocolate set. Remove and then gently pull up on the cake ball top to release from candy mold.
8. Now, holding the bottom of the cupcake, dip the top in another color of melted chocolate.
9. Decorate.
10. And, probably impress your friends and family.

Makes about 50. Store in an airtight container and they will last for several days.

Macaroni and Cheese

“Deceptively Delicious” by Jessica Seinfeld

1 1/2 c. elbow macaroni
Nonstick cooking spray
1 T. olive oil
1 T. flour
1/2 c. nonfat milk
1/2 c. cauliflower or butternut squash puree (I used Cauliflower)
1 1/2 c. reduced fat shredded cheddar cheese
4 oz. reduced-fat or nonfat cream cheese
1/2 t. salt
1/8 t. paprika
1/8 t. pepper 1. Cook pasta according to package directions. Drain.2. While the macaroni is cooking, coat a large saucepan with cooking spray and heat over medium heat. Add then oil, then the flour, and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture resembles a thick paste but has not browned, 1 to 2 minutes.

3. Add the milk and cook, stirring every now and then, until the mixture begin to thicken, 3-4 minutes. Add the vegetable puree, cheddar, cream cheese, and seasonings Stir until the cheese is melted and the sauce is smooth. Stir in the macaroni and serve warm.

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
Deceptively Delicious Cookbook by Jessica Seinfeld
1 cup whole-wheat flour
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. cinnamon
3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
6 Tbsp. trans-fat-free soft tub margarine spread, chilled (I just used butter)
1/2 cup banana puree
1/2 cup zucchini puree
1 large egg white
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. In a bowl combine the flour, oats, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon, and stir to mix. In a large bowl, beat the sugar and margarine with a wooden spoon until just combined; do not overmix. Add the banana and zucchini purees, and the egg white, and stir just to blend. Add the flour mixture, raisins, and walnuts, if using, and stir to combine. Drop the dough by heaping tablespoonsful onto the baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch in between. Bake until golden brown, 12-15 minutes. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 4-5 minutes, just until they are firm enough to handle, then transfer to a rack to cool completely.