Ogre Eyes!

I haven't had nearly as much time as I'd like to experiment with new Halloween treat ideas. I have been trying to fit in some "just-for-the-fun-of-it" treat making when I can.

I've been on a bit of a green-monster/ogre kick lately. If you haven't seen my post on how to make super fun & freaky Ogre Toes out of Circus Peanuts be sure to check it out! I've also made a couple different Frankenstein inspired treats....check out my Frankenmallow Pops and my Frankenface Grahams!

Okay, so enough with the older stuff and here's what's new: Ogre Eyes!

These are standard cake balls decorated to look like "Ogre" Eyes!

The other project keeping me busy in the kitchen this weekend was baking for the Cupcake of the Month Club. This month's cupcake flavor is Black Magic Cupcakes! This is the flavor of the cupcakes I made for the Pizzazzerie Cupcake Skewer Contest and I'm so excited to share it with my CCMC members!

So I guess that's about it for now! Oh and...if you haven't visited my new shop on Etsy please do...http://www.sweetcheeksaudrey.etsy.com/! I need more people to "heart" me and add me to their favorites so I feel more legit! Now that I've figured out how to post an item for sale I just need someone to make a purchase!

BIG NEWS! Sweet Cheeks Treats on Etsy!

So it's been a busy (BUSY!) week...lots of orders and lots of work behind the scenes to get my Etsy shop up and running.

What does this mean for you? Well my local customers can continue to contact me via email or phone to place orders...but those of you far and wide who have been inquiring about purchasing...now you can order Sweet Cheeks Tasty Treats items to be shipped via my new shop!

Right now I only have one item listed, but it's a big first step and more will follow! I decided for my first official Etsy listing I would offer one of my seasonal favorites....my Witchy-Grinchy Fingers!

Please visit Etsy and "heart" my shop!

http://www.sweetcheeksaudrey.etsy.com/

Ogre Toes!

Lately I've been thinking a lot about Halloween....more accurately about Halloween treats (imagine that!) We are going to be hosting a children's costume party next month and my excitement is just barely contained.

My son is a huge Shrek fan and that is where the inspiration for these treats came from. Here are step by step instructions so you can make and enjoy them too!

Ogre Toes

Supplies:
Circus Peanuts
Green Candy Melts or White Almond Bark tinted with candy coloring
Candy Fruit Chews, assorted colors

 First you'll want to get whatever candy coating you're using melted to a good consistency for dipping. I have a candy melter that works great for these kind of projects.

Next, to make the Circus Peanuts a little more toe-like, flatten them by pressing down on each one with the bottom of a glass until they are flattened.

Repeat this step with all of the Circus Peanuts you plan to use.

Then I used kitchen shears to cut the fruit chews into small pieces.



After all of the pieces have been cut, use something to press them into "toenail" shapes. I used a metal measuring spoon to flatten each piece.

Using a toothpick inserted in one end of the Circus Peanut, dip the entire "toe" into the melted candy coated until it is evenly covered.



Remove the "toe" from  the candy coating and gently tap on the edge of your bowl to remove any excess candy melt.



Place each dipped Circus Peanut on to a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper to set. Top each one with a pressed piece of fruit chew.



Last step to really put them into over-the-top-creepy-cool status...use a toothpick to draw "knuckle" lines onto each of your Ogre Toes!

I'd love to hear from you if you plan on using these for your Halloween gathering!
Happy Treat Making!
~Audrey