Summer Fun Recipes

Sand Castle Lollipops – Fun Beach Party Treats

If you are hosting a beach party or even a princess party, these peanut butter Sand Castle Lollipops are perfect party favors or treats and they are super easy to make. Are you laughing at me right now? This is the final treat from the beach themed graduation party we had in May. Yes, May! This…

Seahorse, Shark, and Sand Castle Cookies

If you want a quick and easy way to decorate a batch of cut-out Seahorse, Shark, and Sand Castle Cookies for your beach party, you can sprinkle on colorful sugar, dip them in cookies ‘n cream candy, or top them with peanut butter candy melts and cookie crumbs. Beach party, you ask? But, school is starting. Already???…

Caramel Rice Krispie Treat Starfish and Turtles

Take your cereal treats to a whole new level. Instead of marshmallows, coat the crisp rice cereal in caramel, then mold them into adorable Caramel Rice Krispie Treat Starfish and Turtles. If you’ve never had a cereal treat coated in caramel, you’ve got to try these. Whether you make them into cute shapes, like these sea…

Rice Krispie Treat Dolphins

Use a dolphin shaped bento mold to transform ordinary cereal treats into these sweet Rice Krispie Treat Dolphins for your summertime party. These 3-D treats are so easy to make that you will have an entire pod of them ready for your party guests in about 15 minutes. I know I have mentioned my affinity for…

Palm Tree Cookies

Decorate Palm Tree Cookies using modeling chocolate to give them texture including 3 dimensional coconuts. These cookies will make a great addition to your pool party, luau, or oceanfront wedding. When I designed all the treats for the beach themed graduation party a few months ago, I knew I wanted some palm tree cookies, but…

Homemade Under the Sea Gumdrops: Goldfish, Starfish, and Sea Shells

Make gumdrops using a sea life silicone mold. These Homemade Under the Sea Gumdrops are shaped like Goldfish, Starfish, and Sea Shells and are fun treats for your beach themed party. I bet you’ve been wondering why I haven’t shared more tutorials for all the beach themed treats I made for my nephew’s graduation party way back in May. Well,…

S’mores Cheesecake Sticks

This summer take your s’mores indoors and enjoy sticks of rich and creamy marshmallow fluff cheesecake layered in between a graham cracker sugar cookie crust and chocolate ganache. These S’mores Cheesecake Sticks are nice enough to serve at an party but easy enough to make for an afternoon snack. If you love the taste of…

Beach Party Popcorn – Peanut Butter Popcorn Speckled with Chocolate Sea Shells

Fill up your beach pail with crunchy peanut butter popcorn that’s coated in sandy looking cookie crumbs and speckled with homemade chocolate sea shells. This Beach Party Popcorn will make a festive treat for your pool party or beach themed events. I made this fun Beach Party Popcorn for my nephew’s beach themed graduation party and it…

Cherry Pie Nachos

Crispy wedges of cinnamon sugar coated pie crust are topped with creamy cheesecake fluff, cherry pie filling, and bits of white chocolate. These Cherry Pie Nachos are easy and quick enough to make that you can serve them after a weeknight meal or bring them with you to a holiday potluck. Do you love pie,…

Sea Otter Cupcakes – Finding Dory Party Idea

Sea Otter Cupcakes – Finding Dory Party Idea These Reese’s Cup topped Sea Otter Cupcakes could not be cuter even if they popped right off the movie screen. Inspired by the adorable otters in the Finding Dory movie, these sweet desserts will make perfect Finding Dory party treats. If you are looking for a fun Finding…

Cheesecake Beach Balls

Make a splash at your pool party by serving these colorful Cheesecake Beach Balls. Each individual dessert is decorated using colored cheesecake filling to look like a festive beach toy. These little cheesecake beach balls were so popular at our beach themed graduation party. Even though there were so many treats for the party guests to choose…

Finding Dory Treats – Just Keep Swimming Popcorn

Make a splash with your kids by serving them fun Finding Dory Treats. This ocean blue candy coated Just Keep Swimming Popcorn is speckled with Finding Dory marshmallows and cookies and is easy to make and fun to share. The new Finding Dory movie premieres soon and the kid in me couldn’t be more excited to see…