Monday, April 13, 2009

Easter Treats




I know it's over, but since we only finished making these goodies at midnight Saturday night, I didn't have time to share them with you. These are pics of the desserts we made for my brother and sister-in-law's Easter brunch. Not only were they fun to make and look at - they tasted pretty good too! The little nests were a thin chocolate cookie with chocolate ganache piped on top and toasted coconut. We used peanut butter M&Ms for the eggs. It's a Martha Stewart recipe found HERE. The cookie pops were a basic sugar cookie recipe with royal icing. I used 10" sticks so that I could stick them into styrofoam set inside the planter. Aren't they cute?!

We had a nice time at my brothers as usual, but I think I need to detox from all of the sugar we consumed yesterday! Hope you all had a great Easter!

15 comments:

savvycityfarmer said...

I'll pass on the treats, but I WILL stay for a while and revisit your sidebar....have a cozy Monday!!!

Unknown said...

How do I get invited to your house next Easter? What a wonder show and tell, you're family is very lucky to have your baking talents!

I put Martha's newest book on my blog. I love her too.

Hugs, Tedi www.PetiteBookstore.com/blog

Cottage Flair said...

Dawn,
Those are too pretty to eat! I love how you displayed them too. I hope you had a great Easter.
jennifer

Carolyn Kocman said...

wow! i am so impressed! you did a great job, dawn. i am sure everyone enjoyed their treats too. but they look almost too good to eat...ALMOST! lol

carolyn
www.theoddsparrow.com

marie said...

Hi Dawn,
Your Easter treats are beautiful. They look almost too good to eat, but almost doesn't count. :O)
Marie

lisa said...

Dawn

Absolutely the cutest sweets! The cookie pops are adorable.

Lisa
www.palepinkandroses.com

Francie...The Scented Cottage Studio said...

They are oh so cute ! Sounds like ya'll had a great Easter feast.

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gail said...

Hi Dawn!!! I love, love, love your Easter desserts. These are adorable. I swear you need to do a little MMP video. I know everyone loved these. I am glad you had a nice Easter with Family:)
Have a pretty week,,, hugs, gail

Lynette Larson - Campbell said...

Dawn that is such a neat idea! You have such creativity!!!

Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbits said...

Oh my do they look incredibly yummy! I think I would be on sugar overload from enjoying one too many of those! Glad you had a great Easter.
bunny hugs,
shell

Patricia said...

Well, I had to laugh Dawn. I made the same chocolate cookies! Thought they came out pretty well. I loved the taste, not too sweet, but, oh my, so chocolatey!
Pat
Patricia Rose-A Potpourri of Fabric, Fragrance and Findings
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Miniature Patisserie Chef said...

The cookies look delicious, the colours are pretty! Glad you had a great time with family! Have a great week ahead!

Pei Li

Susan - InHerOwnWords said...

These look so good. How sweet of you to put so much thought into this. What a wonderful treat!

Susan
www.myvintagecharm.com
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SoCal Helene said...

Dawn, talk about cute cookies!! Martha S. move over, here comes Dawn and you better stay out of her way, LOL!!
Hugs, Helene

Unknown said...

I bet those taste good in addition to looking festive. Great job!
Happy Twirls