18 Pink Cupcake Recipes for Valentine's Day

Pink cupcakes are great for so many occasions--baby showers, bridal showers, birthday parties, Valentine's day, breast cancer awareness, and more.   This collection of pink cupcake recipes ranges from a pale blush pink to vibrant hot pink, and a range of delicious flavors.  If you're looking for a pink cupcake for your celebration, one of these delicious cupcake recipes will be sure to be perfect for you.

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Gingerbread Biscotti Recipe

This recipe for gingerbread biscotti is full of warm gingerbread spices and holiday flavor.  It's the perfect cookie for your Christmas cookie tray, because this crisp cookie doesn't go stale!

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Gingerbread Nativity Scene (with Mr. Bean Nativity Option)

Make a gingerbread nativity scene with these free printable templates!  Decorate the gingerbread nativity simply, with just a bit of royal icing as shown here, or more elaborately with candy.  

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15 Fabulous Christmas Caramel Recipes

Looking for the perfect Christmas caramel recipe?  Try any of these amazing homemade caramel recipes and you'll be sure to find a new favorite treat this holiday season.

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Cake Soak Recipe (To add Flavor and Moisture to a Cake)

Make a cake soak to add flavor and moisture to any cake recipe.  This flavored simple syrup gets added to baked cakes, and can rescue a dry cake or keep an already moist cake moist longer.

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Gingerbread Loaf Recipe

Gingerbread quick bread makes a delicious breakfast, snack, or even dessert.  This recipe for gingerbread loaf is fast and easy to make, and is perfect for giving as a gift to neighbors and friends.

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30 Old Fashioned Christmas Candy Recipes

Make one of these old fashioned Christmas candy recipes this holiday season!  These vintage recipes are some of my favorite Christmas candy to make--delicious, and full of sweet memories. 

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How to Make Waxed Fall Leaves

Preserve fall leaves with wax with this easy tutorial for waxed leaves.  This technique lets the autumn leaves keep their color and beauty for several weeks.

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How to Make Blackberry Gin

Blackberry gin is easy to make, and is a great way to preserve some of those delicious, late summer blackberries.  The deep purple/red color of the gin makes gorgeous blackberry gin cocktails, like a Blackberry Gin Fiz, Blackberry Gin Bramble, or Blackberry Gin and Tonic.

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Fig, Mascarpone, and Prosciutto Crostini Recipe

Crostini with mascarpone, prosciutto, and fresh figs is a delicious sweet-and-salty appetizer.  It's easy to make and is delicious at room temperature, making it a perfect party food.

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