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It’s not a Disney day without a churro. According to Pop Sugar, 2.8 million churros are sold annually at the resort. With all of use drooling over the cinnamon sticks of magic, it’s no suprise the flavors are popping up in other forms. At Trolley Treats Candy Shop in Disney California Adventure, guests can enjoy a twist on the classic churro: Churro Toffee.

The oversized square of toffee is covered in white chocolate and cinnamon. It’s a glorious blend of buttery, crunchy toffee and cinnamon sweetness. It’s a newer Disney treat, and one that you 100% will fall in love with.

The treats are also sold in the Downtown Disney District at Marceline’s Confectionary. I snapped this photo of the delightful treat.

It’s worth every penny, of course, but I’m saving my pressed pennies for Disneyland tickets so I am so happy that the white chocolate and cinnamon-covered toffee can be made at home.

Check out this recipe to make your own Disneyland copycat recipe for Churro Toffee.

Disneyland Copycat Recipe: Churro Toffee

The Basics

Serving: 12 pieces
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 10 minutes
Resting time: 60 minutes
Total time: 1 hour and 10 minutes

Ingredients

For Toffee:

• 1 cup butter
• 2 cups sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 package Ghirardelli White Melting Wafers

For Toffee Coating:

• 1/2 cup granulated sugar mixed with 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Directions

• Put parchment paper in a large baking pan.
• Add butter, sugar, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the butter is melted.
• Allow the mixture to come to a boil and continue to cook until the mixture becomes a dark golden color.
• Continue to stir occasionally until the temperature reaches 285 degrees.
• As soon as toffee reaches temperature, pour it into the prepared baking sheet.

Baking Tip: At this point, you can leave whole. However, it will be easier for you to cut before it cools down. Cut when warm, going over your lines 4-5 times.

• Let set for 20 minutes in the refrigerator.
• Melt the wafers according to package directions and cover all the squares.
• Then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture and set for another 40 minutes.

If you did not cut it at the beginning, break toffee into pieces.

Looking for more Disney recipes?

• Mickey Mouse Oreos
• Mickey Mouse Rice Krispies Treats
• 20 Frozen 2 Recipes From DOLE

Ready to Visit the Disneyland Resort?

The magic is back! Visit the Disneyland Resort to grab your own Churro Toffee or themed treats. Add to your treat budget by saving on theme park tickets with discounted tickets from Get Away Today.

Bring the magic to your kitchen with a new recipe inspired by Disneyland’s Churro Toffee. What’s your favorite Disney treat? Let me know in the comments!

Celebrate the release of Disney’s Frozen 2 with 20 themed recipes from DOLE®!

I’ve gone into the unknown here with healthier recipes inspired by Disney’s Frozen 2.  I adore celebrating our Disney obsession with themed recipes. Cookies adorned with Mickey, over-the-top milkshakes for a silly old bear, everything topped with a chocolate polka-dot bow. I’ve delved into the sweetness of my favorite characters.  But as a mama, I’ve got an obligation to provide a little more balance in our kitchen and on our dining room table.
While visiting the DOLE® Wellness Kitchen, my fellow bloggers and I were invited to experience a hands-on cooking demonstration to test out nutritious menu items perfect for families. You can read more about the day HERE.

DOLE® and Disney know the power of familiar characters like Anna, Elsa, Olaf, and Kristoff!  Together, these 2 brands have kicked off another installment of Empowering the Hero Within.  You may have seen 20 brand-new DOLE®® Banana stickers and DOLE®® Pineapple tags featuring Disney’s Frozen 2 characters in stores now throughout supermarkets in the U.S. and Canada. If you have, I guarantee your kids have, too.  Make it extra fun by collecting the banana stickers and storing them on your own sticker chart.

Download yours HERE.

Let me tell you, the recipes are divine!  My favorite features of these 20 Frozen 2 inspired recipes from DOLE®?  They’re yummy!  They’re nutritious!  And many can be frozen!  Busy parents, rejoice.

20 Frozen 2 Recipes from DOLE®

Breakfast & Smoothies

“The sky’s awake, so I’m awake!”  Channel your inner energetic Anna with these energizing recipes for breakfast or snacktime. 

Banana Berry Snow Flurry 

Transform your kitchen into the North Mountain with a strawberry banana smoothie.

D-Olaf Orangesicle Pancakes

Some pancakes are worth juicing for.  Squeeze extra fun into your morning with these citrus-flavored pancakes.

Make-Ahead Snowgies Frozen Brrr-eakfast Sandwiches

We finish each other’s sandwiches, especially when they are this tasty.  Make a bath to save time on busy coronation days…or Monday’s.

North Spirits Colada

Sip the spirits of nature in this naturally sweetened pineapple banana delight.

Olaf Carrot Smoothie Bowl

Do you want to build a snowman-inspired smoothie bowl?

Sven Sleigh-Pulling Power Smoothie

Reindeer are better than people…. But only people who don’t try this fruit & veggie smoothie.

Entrees & Sides 

Do you have 8,000 thousand salad plates like Anna & Elsa?  Try these nutritious entrees and sides for healthier options.

Arendelle Coronation Seafood Stew

A stew loaded with a myriad of seafood and scrumptious root vegetables that’s perfect for freezing, too!

Arendelle Royal Holiday Stuffing

Anna and Elsa know Olaf is their holiday tradition.  This yummy stuffing can be one of yours!

DOLE® Snow-flower Pizza

A cauliflower crust is loaded with more yummy veggies than Kristoff’s sled could ever carry!

Gluten-Free Veggie Pasta Bake

Sven will love the DOLE® carrots in this freezer-friendly gluten-free pasta bake.  Your lil’ reindeers will gobble up the cheesy pasta dish with tons of vegetables.

Grand Pabbie Troll Turkey Dinner in a Pan 

Grand Pabbie and the trolls are love experts.  They know you’ll LOVE this one-pan dish!

Mystic Mini Turkey Loaves

Anna sings “Some things never change” like our need for warm, comforting meals.

Royal Frozen Sweet Potato Lasagna

Will this be Arendelle’s national dish?  Layers of sweet potato loaded with turkey, veggies, and cheese make it a crowning achievement.

Winter Solstice Soup

Thaw a frozen heart with warm soup made from sweet potato, carrots, celery, and onion.

Desserts

Dessert is an act of true love around here.  Finding healthier options for your family doesn’t mean skipping the sweets.  

Arendelle Autumn Crisp

Enjoy the flavors of fall with an apple crisp, topped with oats and a sweet almond banana drizzle.

DOLE® Icicles

The cold never bothered a banana anyway.  Try these frozen bananas sprinkled with sweet toppings!

Enchanted Forest Sweet Potato Cardamom Pie

The Enchanted Forest is ruled by the elements.  This scrumptious pie is ruled by sweet potatoes and flowery cardamom.

Frozen Banana Split Cups

Mmmmm…CHOCOLATE!  Anna and Elsa adore their chocolate.  If you do, too, try these portion-controlled delights.

Kristoff Ice Box Cupcakes

Beware the frozen heart, but dig into the frozen dessert! 

Roll Your Own Snow Cone

“Ice is my life” -Kristoff.  Well, Kristoff, now it’s your kid-friendly fruit-flavored snow cone too!

You don’t need to go to Arendelle for delicious recipes! These themed options from Dole bring the best flavors and tons of fun!

Celebrate the release of Disney’s Frozen 2 with these 20 inspired recipes from DOLE®!  Which recipe are you most excited to try? Share in the comments!

All thoughts and opinions are my own.

It’s Oogie’s turn to Boogie now!

Oogie Boogie, the bug-filled gambler, in Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas took over the decor at Disney California Adventure Park. His burlap face rests atop the park’s entrance, and he’s throwing quite the Halloween party.

If you’re looking to bring a little fun home, try these Oogie Boogie Cupcakes, decked out with a little extra Disney magic in the form of Minnie Mouse ears and bow.

Minnie Mouse Oogie Boogie Cupcakes

These cupcakes can be made with three steps:

• make fondant decorations
• make cupcakes
• make frosting

If you’re short on time, a boxed cake mix can be a big time savings. The recipe I’m sharing today fancies up a cake mix. If your friends or family judge you, make sure to spin Oogie Boogie’s roulette wheel of torture to find a suitable punishment!

Mom truth bomb: I’ve even purchased cupcakes from my local grocery store bakery and added my own decorations when in a pinch.

If you’re new to fondant, this would be a great way to test it out! You’ll be rolling out pre-made fondant and cutting circles. Using edible markers, you’ll draw Oogie Boogie on your circles. Not so sure of your artistic abilities? Print and cut out a picture of Oogie to use as a stencil.

Fondant Ears

Ingredients & Supplies

• 1 container of neon green fondant
• 1 container of purple fondant
• 1 container of black fondant
• 1 4-inch round fondant cutter
• 1 black edible marker
• 1 silver edible marker
• 1 small cutting board
• 1 fondant roller
• 1 C powder sugar
• 1 cookie sheet
• 1 Wilton bow fondant mold

Directions.

• Sprinkle powder sugar onto cutting board and spread around.
• Remove neon green fondant from container and place onto cutting board
• Coat fondant with powder sugar and roll out onto the cutting board into a flat 1/2 inch disk.
• Using the 4-inch round cutter, cut out 24 circles. Put aside on cookie sheet
• Using the purple fondant pinch off about 1 tbsp of fondant and place it into the large bow mold. Lightly use your finger to mold into the bow. Pop the bow out and place onto the cookie sheet.
• Using the black fondant and smaller bow mold, mold the black fondant into the bow and pop it out. Place onto the cookie sheet.
• Using the silver marker, dot on polka dots onto the black bow
• Next, fill a cup of water.
• Using your finger, dip it into the water and run it along the back of the black bow. Place the black bow onto the middle of the purple bow
• Using the black edible marker, draw out Oogie Boogie onto the neon green circles.
• Allow to set for 30 minutes.

Zoomed in on the cupcakes a little more, you can see Oogie is drawn on the fondant circles. If you can use a Sharpie, you can do this!

Chocolate cupcakes

Makes 12 Cupcakes

Ingredients

• 1 box of triple chocolate mix cake mix
• 3 large eggs room temp 
• 1/2 C of softened unsalted sweet cream butter
• 1 C whole milk
• Also needed: cupcake liners and cupcake pan

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Line muffin pan with the white cupcake liners
• In a medium bowl, add the cake mix, butter, milk, and stir until combined.
• Scoop batter into the cupcake pans about 3/4 way full
• Bake in the oven for about 18-20 minutes. 
• Pull out the cupcakes and allow to cool before frosting.

Vanilla Frosting

Ingredients

• 2 C unsalted sweet cream butter, softened
• 5 C powder sugar
• 2 tsp vanilla 
• 6-10 TBSP heavy whipping cream
• Also needed: one large piping bag with large star tip

Directions

• Using a stand mixer, combine all ingredients and mix on medium speed.
• Mix until you see stiffed peaks in your frosting.
• Scoop frosting into the piping bag
• Frost cooled cupcakes
• Place two circles on the sides for “Ears”
• Place the bow in the middle of the cupcakes

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The Nightmare Before Christmas is a favorite around here. Like top 10 status! We even had a Nightmare Before Christmas party for my daughter’s 10th birthday. If you need any inspiration, I’ve got you covered!

Stitch some something sweet with Sally Sugar Cookies.

The Pumpkin King rules as a Rice Krispies treat, too! Make Jack Skellington Rice Krispies Treats.

Looking for party decor ideas? Make an inexpensive Nightmare Before Christmas Photo Backdrop!

Scavenger Hunts were the jam for me as a kid! Here’s a themed Nightmare Before Christmas scavenger hunt. Have the kids hunt for things like a dog treat for Zero and soup for Dr. Finklestein in the free printable Nightmare Before Christmas Scavenger Hunt.

Who’s your favorite Nightmare Before Christmas Character? I’d love to turn your favs into desserts! Share in the comments!

All thoughts and opinions are my own.

This is Halloween! Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas fills our hearts with horror from Halloween to Christmas. We as a family look forward to the return of the Pumpkin King each year, especially at Disneyland.

If you haven’t seen the film, Jack Skellington rules over Halloween Town, but is curious about the merriment of Christmas Town. The 1993 Tim Burton film follows him as he attempts to spread yuletide cheer to his Halloween town.

To celebrate the return of Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, the iconic Haunted Mansion ride gets a seasonal overlay with Jack and his friends. Mickey Mouse and Jack Skellington are a perfect pair for celebrating this time of year!

These Mickey Mouse shaped Rice Krispies treats are decorated with Jack Skellington’s face. They’re perfect for any Disney fan who wants something a tad bit spooky!

Making these Mickey Mouse-shaped Jack Skellington Rice Krispies Treats is as easy as 1-2-3!

You’ll start by making Rice Krispies Treats using the simple recipe. Next, you’ll make royal icing. Finally, you’ll decorate your treats!

Time Hack: use store bought royal icing to save on time.

Step 1: Make Rice Krispies Treats

Rice Krispies Treats Ingredients

• 3 TBSP unsalted butter
• 1 package marshmallows or 4 cups miniature marshmallows
• 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal

You will also need:

• Large saucepan
• Wax paper
• 13 x 9 in pan
• Baking spray
• Mickey Mouse Head cookie cutter

Instructions:

• Prep pan with cooking spray.
• Melt butter in a large saucepan on low heat. Slowly add the marshmallows. Stir the marshmallows until completely melted. Set aside.
• Add Rice Krispies cereal. Stir until all of the cereal is coated.
• Using wax paper, press the mixture into the pan. Cool.
• Carefully remove the Rice Krispies treats sheet from the pan.
• Use the cookie cutter to cut out Mickey’s head. Set aside.

Step 2: Make Royal Icing

Royal Icing Ingredients

• 3 large egg whites
• 1 tsp cream of tarter
• 3 C powder sugar
• 1 tsp pure almond extract
• black gel food coloring
• Black edible spray paint

You will also need:

• 2 disposable piping bags with number 2 tip
• 1 squeeze bottle

Instructions:

• Using a standing mixer, beat the egg whites, cream of tarter, powder sugar, and almond extract until combined, smooth and stiff with peaks (about 7 minutes)
• Scoop 1/2 C of the icing into a bowl and mix in a few drops of the black gel food coloring
• Scoop the black icing into 1 piping bag
• Scoop some white icing into the second piping bag
• Mix in 2 tbsp of water into the remaining white icing and pour into the squeeze bottle

Step 3: Decorate Your Treats

In between each step, you’ll want to let the icing set and dry.

• Line up the Rice Krispies Mickey heads on a waxed paper lined counter.
• Outline the Mickey head with the white icing. Let dry.
• Squeeze icing onto the center of the Mickey head. Use a butter knife to spread the icing on the Mickey head. Let dry.
• Using the black icing, pipe out Jack’s face. Let dry
• Use the black spray paint, spray the edges of the Rice Krispies treats for effect.

They’re perfect for a Nightmare Before Christmas movie night or any Halloween celebration. My kids love something special to celebrate each season, and these scream Halloween!

Looking for more Nightmare Before Christmas inspiration?

Stitch some something sweet with Sally Sugar Cookies.

If you’re having a party, make an inexpensive Nightmare Before Christmas Photo Backdrop and entertain the kids with a themed scavenger hunt. Have the kids hunt for things like a dog treat for Zero and soup for Dr. Finklestein in the free printable Nightmare Before Christmas Scavenger Hunt.

Do you love Halloween as much as we do? Share your favorite Halloween movie in the comments!

We adore our Disney days at the parks, but are also looking for way to add magic to our everyday lives. Disney recipes are a great way to celebrate everyday!

These Mickey Mouse Rice Krispies Treats combine a favorite dessert with a favorite mouse!

You’ve got choices for which Rice Krispies cereal to use in the recipe. The traditional is always a popular choice, but you can mix it up with the chocolate variety for a new treat.

Mickey Mouse Rice Krispies Treats

Mickey Mouse Rice Krispies Treat Ingredients

• 6 cups crispy rice cereal (pictured with cocoa crispy rice cereal)
• (10 ounce) miniature marshmallows
• 3 tablespoons butter
• Black candy wafer melts
• Red candy wafer melts
• White nonpareil sprinkles

You will also need:

• Mickey Mouse cookie cutter (from this set)
• Waxed paper

How to Make Mickey Mouse Rice Krispies Treats

1. Prepare a 13 x 9 baking sheet with wax paper and a spritz of non-stick cooking spray.

2. Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. When the butter is melted, add the marshmallows and melt, stirring constantly. Remove the saucepan from heat.

3. Fold in the cereal. Stir until the cereal is coated in the marshmallow.

4. Using a buttered spatula or greased wax paper evenly press mixture into baking sheet. Cool completely.

5. Use cookie cutter to cut treats. If the treats are loose, press additional krispy mixture into the cookie cutter before releasing the shape onto waxed paper. Reshape the remaining cereal in your baking pan until all is used.

6. Place black candy melts in a microwave safe bowl. Melt on high heat, stirring every 30 seconds until completely melted. Do not overheat. If the candy is too thick, add vegetable shortening or coconut oil in 1 teaspoon increments, up to 1 tablespoon, and stir well. Do not add water.

7. Lightly dip one side of a treat into the melted candy. Allow to set before proceeding to the next step.

8. Melt red candy melts. Spoon over bottom half of treat allowing excess to drip back into bowl. Immediately press two nonpareils into place as buttons.

9. Allow to dry completely before packaging or storing.

Mickey Mouse Inspired Dessert Table

We’re big fans of Disney themes for birthday parties. The simple and iconic Mickey Mouse shape is perfect for decor, but also treats. If you’re looking for more ideas to join these Mickey Mouse Rice Krispies Treats on your party dessert table, here are some fun ideas.

• Mickey Mouse Oreos
• Red, white, and black dipped pretzel rods
• Red-dipped chocolate covered strawberries with yellow M&M buttons
• Marshmallow Pops
• Red Jell-o cups, topped with whipped cream & 2 chocolate cookie “ears”
• Mickey Mouse Trail Mix (pretzels, M&M’s, & marshmallows)
• Fruit kabobs with Mickey-shaped melon

In addition to treating party guest to Mickey Mouse Rice Krispies Treat, they’ll add magic to any day!

Do you know a mouseketeer who will love these Mickey Mouse Rice Krispies Treats?

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There are lots of quotes by Walt Disney seared into my heart. One of my favorites that I have used in my home is part of the opening speech for Disneyland, “To all who come to this happy place, welcome!” I think it sets the mood for joy and festivity, two things I’m hoping for whenever we have guests.

Another favorite reminds me that huge accomplishments can come from the most meager of things.

“I only hope that we don’t lose sight of one thing – that it was all started by a mouse.” – Walt Disney

What is it about the little mouse?

Is he the every man character…approachable and flawed, yet still charming?

Is it his friendly demeanor?

Maybe it’s his position as the spokesmouse for one of the world’s most trusted brands. Whatever the reason, I’m on board for all things M-I-C-K-E-Y!

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If you adore Mickey Mouse as much as I do, these decorated cookies are just the thing. They are perfect for a Mickey Mouse birthday party. You can make them in advance and pack them for your next Disney trip as a special treat.

Mickey Mouse Oreos

Ingredients

• 1 (15.35 ounce) package Double Stuf Oreo Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
• 1 (12 ounce) package red candy melts wafers
• 1 (12 ounce) package milk chocolate chips
• 1 (6 ounce) package Oreo Thin Bites
• White nonpareil sprinkles

Instructions

1. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.

2. Melt milk chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring vigorously after in 30-second increments, until smooth.

3. Dip each cookie into melted chocolate. Remove cookie, tapping gently against the side of the bowl, allowing excess candy to return to the bowl. If air bubbles form, pop them with a toothpick. Place the cookie onto the waxed paper.

4. Immediately press two Oreo Thin Bites cookie onto each dipped cookie to be the ears. Allow to set completely before proceeding to the next step. To speed the process, cookies can be refrigerated or placed in the freezer in a single layer.

5. Melt red candy coating according to package directions. If the candy is too thick to pour, add 1 teaspoon coconut oil or vegetable shortening. Stir well. Do not add water. You can add up to 1 tablespoon of coconut oil per bag of candy wafers.

6. Place the dipped cookie on a fork or spoon and pour red candy coating over the bottom half of the cookie.

7. Using a toothpick and/or sterilized tweezers, apply two white nonpareil sprinkles as the buttons.

8. Allow cookie to set completely at room temperature or refrigerate for faster results. Store in an airtight container as room temperature.

Aren’t they just the cutest?!?

I’m not sure why things taste better when Mickey-shaped, but they absolutely do!

Do you have a Mickey Mouse fan in your life? Share these Mickey Mouse Oreos with your favorite Mouseketeer!

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Mickey Pumpkin Donuts Recipe

 

 

Carefully push the Fun Dip stick piece into the top center of the donut in between the ears.  Using your green piping bag, cover the stick with green icing until completely coated.  This will need to dry, so plan your Halloween costumes while you wait.

 

Once dry, use the same green piping bag to pipe 3 lines onto the “stem.”

 

Next, take the orange piping bag and pipe the details of the pumpkin onto the donuts.  A straight line down the center is a great place to start. Then pipe rounded lines from top to bottom.  Set the donuts aside to dry as you work through all of your donuts.