Saucy's Never-Fail Frosting... Tutorial on Roses for Cakes

I found this AwEsOmE buttercream frosting recipe at Saucy's Sprinkles!

Saucy's Never-Fail Frosting


1 cup butter at room temperature*

1 cup vegetable shortening at room temperature (ie. Crisco)

1 teaspoon white vanilla (ie. Wilton)

4 cups confectioners/icing sugar

2 tablespoons whipping cream

Best made in a stand mixer. Cream together the butter and shortening thoroughly. Add the sugar, one cup at a time until blended. Beat in the vanilla as you go. When the sugar is completely beaten in, make sure the sides of the bowl are scraped down. Add the whipping cream, beating at the highest speed until super fluffy, about one minute. Use immediately. Store covered in refrigerator when not in use.
If you would like to add colouring, use the professional type sold at cake decorating supply specialty stores or Micheals. Remember: paste food colouring is stronger and more vibrant, so measure accordingly. The colour will also deepen after blending so keep your tint light.

* Sometimes, when I need very white frosting, I use "white margarine" instead of butter if I can locate it. It is simply margarine without yellow colouring added.

Enjoy!

Suzanne

Free Mastermind Game w/ Purchase of Albertsons Crunchy Rice Squares

For you that need the UPC code # 4116344730

Good luck and have fun with the game!

Suzanne

Top 10 Reasons I Love You Book to Make

This is so cool to make for my wonderful hubby!  I hope he doesn't see this before he gets it...lol

Suzanne

Chewy Granola Bars From Make & Takes

Chewy Granola Bars


by Marie on September 13, 2007 (I posted from Make and Takes)



These are a yummy treat for me! and my kids. I got this recipe from my good friend, Sherie. They are chewy and homemade, a perfect after-school treat.

Chewy Granola Bars Recipe:


2 1/2 c. Oats – quick rolled oats

1/2 c. Rice Krispies

1/4 c. coconut

1/2 c. M&M minis

1/2 c. brown sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

1/2 c. butter, softened

1/4 c. honey

1/2 tsp. vanilla

Add all of the ingredients and mix together until combined. Press into a square 8×8 pan. Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes. Cool for 10 minutes and score into bars. Let it set completely and then cut into bars. For thinner bars, press mix into a 9×13 pan. They seem to set a little better in the 9×13 pan. For additional topping ideas visit my Mini Chip Granola Bars post.

Great Tip: Spray vegetable spray into the measuring cup before you add a sticky substance, like honey! It should slide right off. Thanks, Martha!

What after-school treat do you have with your kids?

Handout for Relief Society / Young Women

I made this to hand out for the Gospel Principles Lesson #1...

Feel free to take for personal use.

Best,

Suzanne

Cricut Madness!

Thinking about ya... I made this from the new Cricut cartridge for Valentines Day.
 Isn't it cool!

Baby Survival Kit for Mommy

I hope everyone had a terrific christmas,,, it was so much fun and wish it could stay around longer but glad it is over,,, lol 
Anyhow, I made this for my neighbors granddaughter she recently had an adorable baby boy!  And she is a great- grandma!  So, I wanted to share with you the fun I had doing this.  I will get the link up soon for you to download and make one yourself.  Happy New Year 2010!

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