It's Gingerbread Time!

 It's GINGERBREAD time!!!

   I have always loved anything gingerbread...  houses, cookies, decorations, etc.
     The whimsical notions of dancing gingerbread in the sparkly snow, warms my heart.  The books of author Jan Brett, are a true favorite of mine and a great inspiration!
      I hope you can obtain some sweet inspiration for your family's gingerbread houses here.  

In 2009, I won 2nd place for my cupcake display, "Welcome to Gingerbread Land," at the Good Taste Pittsburgh Food Expo.

Here is a link to the fabulous sweets in the competition.

Holiday Cupcake Creation Challenge! 2009
~TribLIVE

 

This was my 1st "Welcome to Gingerbread Land"

 

 

2012 Welcome to Gingerbread Land...



Last year I was awarded the 2012 Dream House Award

for the 1st Gingerbread House Tour Display and Competition

Mt. Pleasant, PA

I'm so very honored by this special award!

~Displayed at Gradler's Studio, Main St. Mt. Pleasant~

 

I am the proud recipient of an amazing glass award by the incredible O'Rourke Glass

www.aglassgift.com

 

ALL PROCEEDS benefit

The Wounded Warrior Project

www.woundedwarriorproject.com

 

 Online article http://t.co/HFy18ZMm 

 

Gingerbread Dream House Photos

 

 

 

Gingerbread House Cake

Featured on Amy Atlas

http://t.co/NDDfbuo4

Adorable Gingerbread Party by Jenny Dixon from

www.craftthatparty.blogspot.com

 

 

Also featured on Tori Spelling's EdiTorial with Jenny's Hot Chocolate Playdough Tutorial

Photography by Studio One Two One

https://www.facebook.com/studioonetwoonephotography?hc_location=timeline

 

Photo by Samantha's Sweets

Photo by Samantha's Sweets

Adorable gingerbread pegs and party by Jenny!

 

 

Gingerbread Flavor!

 

Gingerbread Men Cupcakes

Gingerbread Men Cookies!

Gingerbread Praline Cupcakes!

Gingerbread Ornaments!

 

All items can be ordered for Christmas!

Check out my Christmas Time at Samantha's Sweets page for information!



Recipe of the Week #1

 Samantha's Sweets is excited to announce...

WEEKLY RECIPE POSTS!  We want to share with you our best recipes for you to create the sweetest desserts. So be sure to check in with us weekly new recipes.  Some are even top secret. 😉

xoxo,

Sam & Izzy

#samandizzy

#samanthassweets

#dessertrecipes

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Best Buttercream Frosting:

*icing recipe from Samantha's Sweets

1 1/2 sticks softened salted butter

1/4 cup pure vegetable shortening

1 tsp. pure vanilla extract

4 cups powdered sugar

2 tablespoons milk(more for thinner consistency)

Whip butter and shortening until light and fluffy with mixer.  Mix in vanilla. Add 1 cup sugar, 1/2 tablespoon milk, mixing and alternating until all 4 cups and 2 tbsp. are added.  Add more milk for thinner consistency, and less milk for thicker.  Be sure and whip it good!  ;)