Bake, Bake, Bake It Up

It's the most wonderful time of the year. Filled with sprinkles, almond bark, red velvet and cream cheese frosting. I might have overextended myself on Sunday's bake-a-thon, but I was semi-pleased with the results and I furthered justified my Kitchen-Aid ownership. That baby did some major mixing over the weekend.

Had to start the day with some of this, paired with the gingerbread latte creamer.

I know we've discussed cake balls on the blog, but my good friend Laura, gave me the great idea to put them on a stick, call them pup pops, and take them to Namath's groomer. So after a batch of regular red velvet for the Bowman/Searson Christmas, I got to work.

Didn't realize styrofoam was necessary for this project. I have no clue how I thought these would stand up to dry. Thankfully we had some in a box, jusy lying around. For all the craft projects I make.

First batch. Post cursing and google searching "my cake pops are falling down the stick".

While I was getting my Jessica Simpson transformation hair cut Saturday, I sent Matt to Hobby Lobby to get bags for the treats. He swears these were all they had left. All in all, I think these turned out semi-cute.

He's so thoughtful.

Monday night was our annual Phi Mu Christmas ornament swap. After spending Sunday up to my elbows in almond bark, this was all I could muster. I never claimed to be Bakerella.

Looks like the making of a good night to me!

My box brownies fit in real well with the baked brie and salmon tarts. Better planning next year girls, I promise.

Aren't we so grown up?

Work is winding down and I'm looking forward to some new Christmas traditions with my better half. They are super sophisticated and I'll be sure to document accordingly.