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We can't believe February is here already! It seems like just yesterday we were gearing up for the holidays but, truth be told, we don't mind these wintry days speeding by...just means we're that much closer to spring!
Whether you'll celebrate with a special Valentine this year, get together with girlfriends or just stay cozy by a crackling fire, it's a great time to treat yourself. Keep reading to see which two recipes we've included. We know you'll love 'em...and love sharing them too! Both are from our newest color photography cookbook, 101 Cupcake, Cookie & Brownie Recipes. It's one you'll want to add to your collection!
Speaking of our new cookbook, we're excited to share some special FREE goodies starting next week online. From cute tags to a bonus desktop wallpaper, you won't want to miss a single one...and there'll be a new one almost every day! Be sure you're a fan of our Page on Facebook and a regular reader of our blog and you'll be ready to join in the fun. |
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Filled with full-color photos sure to tempt your sweet tooth,
101 Cupcake, Cookie & Brownie Recipes is
bound to be your
go-to cookbook for decadent (and easy!) treats. Many of the recipes
are made with ready-made ingredients and we've even included a
few special-occasion decorating ideas to spark your own creativity.
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Want to take a peek at even more goodies from the book?
Watch our video and take a tour of treats with Jo Ann!
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To celebrate the release of this cookbook, we're excited
to announce the Gooseberry Patch Sweet Shoppe!
It's a collection of FREE goodies available for you to
download and add your own special touches to
these indulgent treats.
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These Free Goodies will be available beginning Monday, February 7th and we'll
be sharing a new treat each day all week long! Be sure to join us on Facebook or
follow us on our blog so you don't miss a single one!
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Ready to try a few recipes from our new book? Here you go!
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Tiny Turtle Cupcakes
Teresa Podracky of Solon, Ohio shared this recipe with us. She gives these little chocolate bites to her kids' soccer coaches for an end-of-the-season gift. Be sure to keep some for yourself, too!
21-1/2 oz. pkg. brownie mix
1/2 c. pecans, chopped
16-oz. container dark chocolate
fudge frosting
1/2 c. pecans, toasted and coarsely
chopped
Prepare brownie batter according to package directions. Stir in chopped pecans. Fill paper-lined mini muffin cups 2/3 full. Bake at 350 degrees for 18 minutes, or until a toothpick tests clean. Cool cupcakes in tins on wire racks 5 minutes. Remove from tins; cool completely. Frost cupcakes; top with toasted pecans. Spoon Caramel Sauce evenly over cupcakes. Store in refrigerator. Makes 4-1/2 dozen.
Caramel Sauce:
12 caramels, unwrapped
1 to 2 T. whipping cream
Combine caramels and one tablespoon cream in a small saucepan; cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Add remaining cream as needed for desired consistency.
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Raspberry-Almond
Shortbread Cookies
Dee Ann Ice of Delaware, Ohio shared this recipe...these buttery-delicious cookies look beautiful on
a dessert tray!
2/3 c. sugar
1 c. butter, softened
2 t. almond extract, divided
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. seedless raspberry jam
1 c. powdered sugar
2 to 3 t. water
Using an electric mixer on medium speed, combine sugar, butter and 1/2 teaspoon almond extract until creamy. Reduce speed to low and add flour. Continue beating until well mixed. Shape dough into
one-inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Gently press a thumbprint in center of
each cookie. Fill each with about 1/4 teaspoon jam. Bake at 350 degrees for 14 to 18 minutes, until edges are lightly golden. Let cool one minute on baking sheets. Remove cookies to wire racks to cool completely. Combine remaining extract, powdered sugar and water; drizzle lightly over cookies. Makes 3-1/2 dozen.
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Through your purchases,
Gooseberry Patch donated
over $4,600 to
Feeding America...
that's enough to provide
over
10,000 meals to families struggling
with hunger in our country!
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There's still time to help this year too!
Click the link above to donate directly to Feeding America.
Click the books or the links above and, for every book sold,
we'll donate a portion of the proceeds!
Thanks again for your help...we couldn't have done it without YOU!
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Every year, Vickie hosts a girlfriends-only get-together around Valentine's day and this year she's adding something special to her celebration...her very own sweet shoppe! 
Crafted from a simple wire plant stand and filled with candy, treats and her own fun collection of glassware, it's a great way to serve treats on any occasion. Wouldn't it be fun for birthdays or a baby shower?
Have a great party decorating tip or photo like this? Share it with us on our Page on Facebook...we'd love to see what you've come up with!
 Thanks for joining us for this extra-sweet edition of
Feather Your Nest. We'll be back in March with a timesaving
cookbook sure to become a family favorite...it'll
almost be spring by then and we can't wait!
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