Category: Disney-Inspired Treats

Magic Kingdom’s Sweetly Hidden Gem

Mickey MacaroonCan you say “YUM”?

If you’ve read my blog before, than you probably know I’m a HUGE fan of Disney-Inspired treats.  Well I just have to share with you my latest discovery while walking around The Magic Kingdom last week, the strawberry Mickey Mouse Macaroon!  You’re probably wondering where I found this “Minnie”-ature treat.  It was tucked away in the heart of a gift shop I had visited before and simply never noticed the creative station right in the middle of the store.  This little gem was just one of MANY themed treats ready for guests to enjoy.  From cake pops, to apples, to brownies and cookies, every one was sprinkled with Disney magic for eating.

Today I’m blogging about this special location over at “The Disney Moms” blog.  I’d love for you to stop by, read all about my discovery and see photos of what treats this spot has to offer.

Here’s a glimpse!

Mickey Cake Pops

If you’d like to see more, you can read my article here:  http://networkedblogs.com/SNTjn

I hope you have a Magical Day!

A Set of Mouse Ears for Santa

Mickey Santa  EarsWhen it comes to MAGIC Mickey Mouse shares the top of the list with the “Man in the Red Suit”.

I think it’s only fitting that Santa should have his own set of Mickey Ears!  Today on The Disney Moms Blog I’m sharing my Santa Mouse Ears Sugar Cookies tutorial.  Here’s the link to check it out!    http://thedisneymoms.com/2013/12/13/santa-needs-mickey-ears/

While you’re over there, check out some fantastic articles to help you plan your next Walt Disney World vacation!

Have a great weekend and if you live in the Northeastern part of the US, be careful.  The snow’s on its way!

Disney Christmas Cookies

Christmas Sugar CookiesDo you participate in a Cookie Exchange?

Each year when the cookie exchange invitation arrives, I quickly reply YES.  My cookie of choice is always the sugar cookie.  The empty palate that each cookie presents is exciting to me and I start my first batch eager to create a little masterpiece.

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This year I decided to theme my cookies after my family’s Christmas tree,

A Disney Christmas Tree!

Christmas Tree 002OK, here’s the disclaimer part: I am in no way a baker (I roll out premade tubes).  And I’m absolutely NOT a schooled decorator.

My cookie decorating ideas really are simply fabulous in my head.  It’s just trying to put them on the cookies that’s the problem!  Oh well, I try.  Each year upon finishing my first dozen cookies I vow to never pick the sugar cookie again.  As you can see, I didn’t listen to myself.

Gwynn's bday and cookies 044These are the two designs for my little Christmas tree cut out cookies.  The cookie on the right represents our Christmas trees ten years ago.  I had a beautiful Mickey Mouse tree topper that we used each year until our children were born.  Unfortunately it broke shortly after Gavin’s birth.  The cookie on the left represents our tree of today.  Mickey Mouse and various other Disney themed ornaments blanket the tree with memories.

Cookies, friends, and drinks- it’s a wonderful combination!

Every year I participate in the cookie exchange with a group of about 20 fantastically fun women.  The gathering isn’t so much about the cookies, although they’re yummy. It’s sincerely a few hours out of our busy holiday schedules away from our husbands and children to celebrate our precious friendships with women that are most special in our lives.  Women that we go to for support, encouragement, and sometimes a glass of wine.  If you haven’t participated in a cookie exchange party, consider hosting one.  I guarantee it will become an annual tradition that all of your friends look forward to attending!

I’d love to hear what cookies you’ve made for your cookie exchange.  Are they sprinkled with a touch of Disney?  Please share them in the comments below!

Kids Activity: Disney’s Frozen-Inspired Olaf the Snowman Cupcakes

Olaf Snowmarshman cupcake

Olaf Welcomes Winter

Last night the weather was a mess in Pennsylvania.  We started to get rain in the afternoon which led to sleet and then snow.  Needless to say, we decided to stay inside where it was cozy and warm.  The kids love watching the snow fall outside and at the sight of a single snowflake they ask if they could build a snowman.  Even if there isn’t enough snow to cover the ground yet, the kids want to rush outside to get to work.  As a wonderfully warm alternative the kids and I made snowmen inside!

My six-year-old little man, Gavin and I went on a movie date to see Disney’s Frozen on opening day. If you haven’t seen it yet, there’s an adorable little snowman in the film named Olaf.  Warning, he’s going to steal your heart! Olaf was Gavin’s absolute favorite character in the movie, so of course he wanted to build an Olaf snowman.  He was so excited about the idea of a cupcake marshmallow snowman, that he completely forgot about the snow falling outside!

So, I made some white cake cupcakes.

Cupcake Snowmen 005Then I set up a snowman making station on our dining room table.

Cupcake Snowmen 013It included miniature marshmallows for his feet. We used cupcakes for his snow ball bottom.  Regular sized marshmallows for his belly and oversized marshmallows for his adorable oversized head.  I had some leftover eyes from our Monster cupcake making station.  Check out our Monsters Inc. Inspired cupcakes here:

http://www.mouseearsmom.com/2013/06/21/monsters-university-cupcake-creations/

We also used pretzel sticks for arms and hair and left over Halloween candy corn for noses.  To stick everything together we used icing and pretzel sticks.

Gavin got straight to work.  He absolutely loved making his Olaf.

Victoria promptly began eating snowman building parts and had no interest in building.

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This is Gavin’s Olaf inspired cupcake before he was partially eaten.

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Marshmallow Cupcake Olaf was quite a sugary snack so I limited Gavin to only eat half of his Olaf.  My Olaf Inspired cupcake is at the top of the page.  Neither of our Olaf cupcakes look exactly like they walked off the movie screen, but we sure giggled as we challenged his marshmallow pieces to stay together.

If you’re having yucky weather this weekend, but wish you could be outside playing, consider making an indoor Olaf snowman with your kids.  Just mention the idea to your children and I promise their eyes will light up like magic and Olaf induced giggling will soon follow.

If you haven’t seen Disney’s Frozen yet, you can check out my review here:

http://www.mouseearsmom.com/2013/11/28/a-moms-review-of-disneys-frozen/

Disney Christmas List- Disney Pixar’s Monsters University and Disney’s Planes DVDs

Do your kids have Disney Pixar’s Monsters University or Disney’s Planes DVDs on their Christmas List?  Have you seen these films yet?

 If you haven’t seen them yet, but would like to know more about the films before purchasing them for your children, I’ve reviewed both of them for you.  Below you’ll find the links to each review and I’ve also included some ideas on how to have a fun DVD viewing party for each.

Monsters University

Monsters UniversityHere’s the link to read my Monsters University Review:  http://www.mouseearsmom.com/2013/06/24/monsters-university-review/

If you’ve already experienced this film and want to throw a little Monsters University DVD viewing party, surprise your little monsters with a cupcake monster making station.  Here’s how we made our monster cupcakes.

http://www.mouseearsmom.com/2013/06/21/monsters-university-cupcake-creations/

Cupcake Sulley and Cupcake Mike
Cupcake Sulley and Cupcake Mike

Disney Planes

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Here is the link to my Disney Planes review:

http://www.mouseearsmom.com/2013/08/10/planes-movie-review/

If you’ve already experienced this film and want to have some high-flying fun, here are some treat and craft ideas to do with your children.

Dusty cookie popsDusty Cookie Pops

You can find the tutorial here: http://www.mouseearsmom.com/2013/08/07/planes-cookie-pops/

Airplane Garland

Airplane Garland

Find my free printable template here: http://www.mouseearsmom.com/2013/08/08/free-printable-airplane-garland-template/

Planes cupcakes

Planes Cupcakes

You can find out how to make these here: http://www.mouseearsmom.com/2013/08/09/how-to-make-planes-cupcakes/

As you might imagine, on the top of my six-year-old son’s list for Santa is the Disney Planes DVD.  Tonight, he’ll be delivering his wish list to the big man.  Have your kids visited Santa yet?

What Disney items are on your little Mouseketeer’s list for Santa?