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Have you ever heard of “SMIZING”?
Apparently I just don’t watch enough
of Tyra on Next Top Model because
I just now learned this fun new word
at our family photo shoot the other night.
Oh, how I can’t wait to get that cd of pics
because every sneak peak I saw was
AWESOME!
But I knew they would be…
I mean I have a hot hubby
and we made some cute kiddos together:-)
But back to smizing…
it is harder than it sounds.
I mean smiling with your eyes and not your lips???
You definitely feel like a FREAK trying to do this;-)
Because let’s face it…
this is usually something I might try out
while in the safety of my bathroom…
NOT! while someone is snapping pictures of you.
But I gave it a whirl…
I’ll let you know whether the smizing pics
are good or freaky:-)
I definitely was just full out SMILING when I came across
this fun new recipe for homemade butterfingers
on one of my absolute new favorite blogger’s site.
(You have to go check out Kristan at
Confessions of a Cookbook Queen!!!)
She always has fun new treats and hilarious stories
to go with them.
And she used the most amazing OWL mold…
I had to have it!!!!
I am kind of an owl nut and I go crazy for those
doggone cute birds!
Unfortunately the website she provided was sold out…
Figures! Something cute and I can’t buy it:-(
Ebay came to my rescue though.
I found the same one for CHEAPER
than what everyone else paid for it.
So take that cute baking website!
Just don’t take that too personally…
I promise to come back and buy other
cute baking stuff you have:-)
Back to the Butterfingers…
it is just equal amounts of
candy corn and peanut butter.
Melt it together and flatten it out
on a piece of wax paper.
So easy!!!
This made way more than what I thought,
so I put it into cupcakes because that is how I roll around here.
BUTTERFINGER CUPCAKES
1 box vanilla cake mix (don’t judge me, it is just easier that way)
Mix up the cake mix according to the back of the box. Crumble up some (ok, a bunch) of the before mentioned butterfingers and mix it into the batter. Bake at 350* for about 21 minutes. Cool and frost with Peanut Butter/Chocolate Butter Cream. Decorate with your choice of topper.
Since it is near Halloween I went with the “SMIZING” eyes. Coat the candy mold with melted chocolate and let set. Warm up your now hardened butterfinger mixture in the microwave just enough so you can squish it into the mold and top with more chocolate. Attach a lollipop stick to the back and put it in the cupcake.
Now take these to a party or bonfire so that you don’t eat all of these yummy treats.
Your thighs will thank me later;-)
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Jocelyn is the baker, photographer, and writer behind Inside BruCrew Life. She is married to her best friend, and they have three great kids. She spends her days baking sweet treats, and then trying to find ways to give the treats away without eating them all. Grab a cup of coffee and visit while she shares life from their kitchen.
I’m going to have to adopt “smizing” into my vocab. =) I’m a new follower! come visit me at http://www.ohsosavvymom.com
I am so not judging you on the cake mix… in fact I cheered at my desk at work, because I would have time to make the cupcakes from the box! Super cute!
Hello again!
I was sharing your blog with one of my friends so my copy ‘n pastes were mixed up
Your blog is adorable and I hope you can stop by mine soon!
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How fun! Love to see your baking goodies. . .now if I only had the time to try some out! So swamped with editing pics and some assignments. I always enjoy your recipes. Wish I lived closer so I could be your “taste tester”.
Can’t wait to see your family pics! I’m sure they’re gorgeous!
Such an easy recipe, but it sounds soooo delicious! Yes please! =]
So fun!
Following you from Tuesday Tag Along. I will be back to see your cards…I need to get back into that.
Have a great week.
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How cute are these?! I think I snize and not smize ( sneer with my eyes) but I swoon over these goodies!
I hopped on over from Cupcake Tuesday. Love these, I thought they were fondant eyes. What a cute mold and the kiddies would love them, they make quite a conversation piece don’t they!
Those cupcakes are so fun! Thanks for sharing on Cupcake Tuesday!
~Liz
Totally not going to judge.. that is the way that I roll most of the time around here.
Can’t wait to see you smizing in your family pics!
Those cupcakes are too darn cute! And I’m with you, I’ve never heard of smizing and think it’d be very hard to do!
What a great recipe. I needed a new cupcake for my tate-testers at work. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you so much for the props!!
I hate to say it, but I really like you version much better than mine. So cute!!!
Kristan (Cookbook Queen)
ha – smizing! never heard of it, but just tried it… it’s tough! and kinda fun! : )
i love butterfingers! can’t wait to make these!
p.s.- i need to email you back about the headband colors! haven’t forgotten!!!
Those are cute cupcakes. Thanks for linking up at Trendy Treehouse
those are SOOO cute! great job! I LOVE butterfinger!
Too cute! Never heard of “Smizing”, but I can totally “see” that!
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Have a great day!!
Too cute! And shamefully I knew exactly what smizing was! I’m a reality show junkie. My husband HATES that show so I DVR it – and watch it when no one else is around! LOL!
Happy iFellowship Day!
I hope your Wednesday is filled with many smiles (from both your lips and your eyes!)
Hi I’m a new follower. Those cupcakes look too cute to eat. Hope you can stop by my blog…
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WOW…That is so Cute! I cannot wait to make these. Butterfingers are my favorite!!!
How cute!! My daughter loves owls also! Iw ill have to give this a try! Happy iFellowship Day!
They are almost too cute to eat!!!! But I’ll manage!
Thanks so much for linking up to gettin’ crafty on hump day! 
They are adorable! I love the eyes!
Oh my gosh! Sounds absolutely amazing! I love Butterfingers!
These are DARLING! I love them, how creative!!
Smizing sounds freaky to me. Can’t wait to see the photos.
Those cupcakes are incredible.
I love the eyes! My kids would love these!
i have heard tyra say that..as i am switching channels…but never knew what the heck she meant. i’m not sure i get it even now
these cupcakes are adorable…i love the google eyes! thank you for sharing this fun recipe and the fabulousness of smizing with tuesday night supper club
Homemade butterfingers and cupcakes too, this sounds too good to be true.
With your love of owls (I agree, they’re so adorable) and cupcakes, you’ve got to check out these adorable owl cupcakes. I might have to make some of these this weekend. You may have already seen this, but here’s the link: http://onecharmingparty.com/2010/10/21/halloween-school-party-food-station/
There’s also a link to a Halloween trick or treat bag tutorial that’s an owl bag. Just thought I’d share!
I love these they are so cute!
Susan,
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Party and Entertaining Inspiration
On the thumbnail, I thought this was Sponge Bob peeking at a cupcake… Too cute, I’m going to check out the recipe, sounds divine.
Well, you’ve done it again! These are amazing. Can I come over for dessert some time?
Love, love, love these! Thanks for linking up!
How do you get your icing looking so perfect?
these are adorable
Girl…you are so creative!