Simple Spiced Apple Pie Punch For Cold Weather Festivities

Bella Breakdown Spiced Apple Pie Punch Tis the season for apple cider and an easy cocktail recipe for hosting family and friends. This simple recipe for Spiced Apple Pie Punch is perfect for keeping warm during the cold weather. Print Recipe Prep Time 20 minutes minsCook Time 1 hour hr 40 minutes minsTotal Time 2 hours hrs Course DrinksCuisine American Servings 8 DrinksCalories 1360 kcal EquipmentLarge SaucepanStrainer or Cheese ClothPitcher Ingredients  1 large Apple (recommended - Macintosh, Red Delicious, or Fuji)1/2 gallon Apple Cider (1 bottle)8 raw Cinnamon Sticks2 cups Orange Juice20 whole Cloves (optional, use cloves less for less intense flavor) Instructions Pour orange juice, cider, cinnamon sticks, and cloves into...

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Warm Up With These Homemade Hot Chocolate Bombs

Bella Breakdown Festive Hot Chocolate Bombs Buying hot chocolate from the store is easy but nothing beats the real thing. These homemade hot chocolate bombs are easy to make and enjoy on cold days. This sweet treat is loved by the kids and the whole family that you can customize for different flavors. Print Recipe Prep Time 15 minutes minsCook Time 1 hour hrTotal Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins Course Dessert, Drinks, SnackCuisine American Servings 16 servings Ingredients  Hot Chocolate Bomb1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream3 1/2 cups Chocolate Chips (optional: dark, semi-sweet, or white)14 ounces Sweetened Condensed Milk (1 can)Optional Topping AssortmentMini MarshmallowsSprinklesCrushed Candy...

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A New Twist On The Traditional Treat With Pumpkin Spice White Chocolate

Bella Breakdown Pumpkin Spice White Hot Chocolate Everyone loves a warm cup of hot chocolate and this recipe is a new twist on the traditional hot treat. This recipe combines the sweet flavors of white chocolate with a touch of pumpkin spice. Print Recipe Prep Time 15 minutes minsCook Time 3 hours hrsTotal Time 3 hours hrs 15 minutes mins Course Dessert, DrinksCuisine American Servings 6 drinksCalories 1200 kcal Equipment5-6 Quart Slow Cooker Ingredients  4 ounces White Chocolate (roughly chopped)6 cups 2% Milk (or whole milk)1 tbsp Pumpkin Pie Spice2 cups Heavy Cream1 can Pumpkin Puree (15 ounces)1 can Sweetened Condensed Milk (14 ounces)Cinnamon (optional garnish)Whipped Cream (optional garnish)Mini Marshmallows (optional garnish) Instructions Place the milk, heavy cream, and sweetened...

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Spooky And Sweet Halloween Monster Popcorn Balls

Bella Breakdown Monster Popcorn Balls This sweet treat is on the spooky side and just in time for Halloween. This fun family craft activity is a great way to spend time with the family while making some fun treats. Print Recipe Prep Time 30 minutes minsTotal Time 30 minutes mins Course Dessert, SnackCuisine American Servings 20 Popcorn BallsCalories 1500 kcal EquipmentLarge Pot Ingredients  1 package Mini Marshmallows (16 ounces)16 cups Popped Popcorn (2/3 cups of popcorn kernels)5 tbsp Butter1 can Non-Stick Cooking Spray10 drops Food Coloring (any color desired) (recommended - purple, green, or blue)Halloween Sprinkles (optional)Candy Eyes (optional)Halloween-Themed Candy (optional)1 package Paper Straws (optional for serving purposes) Instructions Place a large pot on the stovetop on...

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Cookie Party Hacks

Bella Breakdown Got a cookie swap party coming up and want your delightful little desserts to stand out among the rest? Try this family-favorite to satisfy the sweet tooth of all your guests (even the grinchiest of gatherers). They’re sweet, tart, fluffy, sugary, filled with white chocolate and too easy to make. After dozens and dozens of peanut buttery, fudgy, and frosted cookies, this light Lemon and White Chocolate Crinkle Cookie will hit the spot. All you’ll need for the ingredients is a box of your tried and true lemon cake mix (we won’t judge if you just pick...

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