Every year my daughter and her daddy get to go on a date to her school’s Father/Daughter dance. She loves getting all dressed up, he loves spending the evening dancing with his little girl, and I love that the two of them get to have these wonderful memories that I know they will both cherish. It never fails, I always tear up when he gives her her corsage and they head out the door. *sniffle* I wish I had been able to have this tradition with my dad, but alas it wasn’t something we had even heard of back then. Instead, my dad and I shared a love of sports. More specifically, Redskins and Orioles. The memories of those games (live) and alone time with my dad are irreplaceable. I am so grateful for them. I think it is so important to have that one on one time with your parents and I love that the two of them really treasure and look forward to their annual date.
This year I volunteered to make some treats for the dance and I am so glad I did. It’s such a fun event and since I had to deliver desserts I got to peek on the dads and daughters. Cute overload! We made 150 mini vanilla cupcakes, 100 heart-shaped sugar cookies with royal icing, and 175 heart-shaped chocolate-covered marshmallow pops. It was a busy week! Here are some of the goodies.
Mini vanilla cupcakes
Chocolate sugar cookie hearts with royal icing and sanding sugar
My favorite and most time-consuming treats were the marshmallows. I have recently discovered how yummy and easy homemade marshmallows are. I use the recipe from Alton Brown (I have a total crush on him. Weird? Idk.) You can find it here –
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/homemade-marshmallows-recipe/index.html. I found a Wilton whoopie pie pan that had heart shapes and it was perfect for piping in the marshmallows. I even added some pink food coloring to a few batches. Super cute! Once they set for 12 hours they were ready for lollipop sticks and to be dipped in milk chocolate. I added sprinkles, too. I just loved the colors of these sprinkles and used the whole thing. So sad I can’t find anymore. I looked everywhere. Oh well. Once the chocolate set, I placed them in cellophane bags and tied them with ribbon. Simple and they will stay fresh for about two weeks.
Marshmallow Pops
The dance was a big hit, as usual, and my daughter is already planning her outfit for next year. 🙂 And I am thinking of themes and desserts to go with it. It’s her last one, so it has to be over the top!
Any of the desserts you see here are available for order. Marshmallows need time to set up, so I need a few days notice on those. They are so delicious, you will never be able to eat a packaged one from the store again. Promise. You will be seeing some gourmet (and boozy) marshmallows soon, too. Stay tuned.
Stay sweet,
Kate
Sweet Mia's Desserts 