Today, I’m so excited to finally spread the news about my holiday entertaining cookie swap feature in the 2014 December issue of Better Homes and Gardens which hits the stands today. This feature shows how you can throw a super dainty and fun cookie swap for your girlfriends.
To celebrate, I am sharing my White Chocolate Mudslides recipe that were part of this feature.
Back in August, we had the photoshoot for the feature in the suburbs of Chicago and had a blast.  It is so amazing to see how much goes into making a professional magazine shoot perfection. Prior to the shoot, I worked with the editors for a month on inspiration, ideas, recipes, casting, and so much more. Once we got to the shoot, it was great to see it all come together, starting with some good hair and makeup (yep it takes a lot to get photo ready).
A few of my gal pals like my dear friends Alice of Hip Foodie Mom blog and Kim who is an editor for Huffington Post were ready to have some fun!
We shot at the most gorgeous house ever. That’s my mom sitting below on the phone working being the best assistant/stylist ever. She is every bit as important to the Grandbaby Cakes machine (I just made that up) as I am. So grateful for her!
Here I am ready to get on set and shoot! And yes, I did eat cookies while we shot. It was a cookie swap story afterall. You can also see all the wardrobe choices shattered everywhere.
After we shot several different scenes, the team wrapped! I have to say that the BHG team was absolutely incredible, so professional and such a joy to work with. This was one of the best experiences of my life! I am so blessed I had the opportunity to work with them.
I am beyond grateful that I had my friends take part in the magic of that day. My pals Kim, Micaela (host of the Chicago Sun-Times show Minority Report), Alice, Soo (marketing director) and Kit (food blog writer of The Kittchen) were the best group possible to pull this shoot together. We had a blast, and it definitely shows in the story. Make sure you pick up a copy today!
WHITE CHOCOLATE MUDSLIDES
Now back to these mudslides. These are perfection and oh so simple to make. That’s why I think they are the perfect drink for a cookie swap with your best girlfriends. It is dainty when served in martini glasses but down home and cute when served in mugs like the ones I have below.
I added a fun twist by adding some melted white chocolate to the mixture. These taste like a glorified milkshake, the best one you will ever have. We drank quite a few of these on set. I wish I was exaggerating but I’m not. We loved these! And you will too. Check out the recipe below and check out the cookie recipes featured in the swap spread HERE at BHG.com.
If you like this beverage recipe, then I’m pretty sure you’ll love these recipes below.
White Chocolate Mudslides
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Ingredients
- 1 cup white chocolate chips plus 2 tablespoons milk
- 3 1/2 cups vanilla ice cream
- 1/4 cup Kahlua
- 1/4 cup Irish cream
- 4 to 5 raspberries for garnish
Instructions
- Add white chocolate chips and milk to a small microwave safe container and microwave for 30 seconds on high.
- Stir together melted chips and milk until smooth and set aside to cool.
- Next add ice cream, Kahlua, Irish cream and melted chocolate to high power blender.
- Blend ingredients until smooth and thick then pour mixture in glasses.
- Add one raspberry to the rim of each glass and serve.
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I just found your blog and happy that I did…Congrats to you! I love your dress you look beautiful..I look forward to seeing more of your tasty treats and trying a few….(which means I’d better hit the gym) 🙂
Hi Jamala, thank you so much for the love and kind words. I am so glad you found me as well! Happy New Year!
What an amazing opportunity and it looks like you all had so much fun!! Congratulations!!
Thank you so much Tamara!
I had been looking for this issue and finally found it today. I can’t wait to read the article. Happy Holidays!
So glad you found it Kathy!
Loved the article. You look beautiful in the pictures and that dress is darling!!
Thank you sooo much Kathy!!
Congratulations! I can imagine what an exciting day that must have been for you!
It was such an exciting day! Thank you so much!