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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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Woot woot! There you are! Amazing. Congrats. And can’t wait to pick up a copy!! XO
Wow thank you so much Liz! I appreciate it so much!
Girl you are ah-ma-zing! I’ve been hunting for BHG Dec issue last weekend but had no luck yet, so I’m gonna try again this week…or purchase the online version so I can read your full story. And mudslides…would love to have a glass of that.
Thank you so much Linda! It will definitely be out by this weekend for sure. Thank you for your support!
Oh my gawwwwd!! So excited and happy for you. This is great. You are so incredibly talented and I am happy our paths crossed. Cheers to you, girlfriend!
OMG girl thank you so much! I just adore you my friend. I am so glad we became friends.
That’s so cool! It’s always fun to see the behind the scenes of things like this. Congratulations – super exciting to be in BHG!
Aww thank you Amanda! You are a sweetheart!
I cannot imagine how excited you all must be! being featured in Better Homes and Gardens would be such a dream come true. The fact that you were able to munch on cookies with your friends while wearing a gorgeous dress and having all your hair and makeup done sounds like the perfect day to me. These mudslides by the way look EPIC!! I need to have those at my Christmas party.
Awww this is super sweet, and yes girl these are epic and a definite yes for your Christmas party!
This is AWESOME!!! So happy for you Jocelyn, I can see many more and bigger opportunities in your future! BTW these mudslides are giving me a sweet tooth, I’m going to try them with chocolate and coconut milk!
Thank you so much sweetie! I appreciate your positive look into my future my dear. And yes I think these would be awesome with coconut milk for sure!
I’m so happy and proud of you! You look absolutely beautiful in this feature lady!
Thank you sooo much Pamela! You are so sweet!
Wow Jocelyn! This is truly amazing and such an inspiration. I have to say that I am incredibly amazed at your determination! I can’t wait to pick up my copy!
If I don’t have anything else, I do have determination haha. Thanks so much my dear!
You look amazing! What a fun opportunity for you. These mudslides look amazing and would be great for any party 🙂
Thanks so much Laura. These mudslides are my new favorite thing in the entire world.
So proud of my Grandboo! Girl you are amazing and I can’t wait to pick up my copy of BHG! Thanks so much for sharing some of the behind-the-scenes. So fun! Great recipe too!
Awww I just love you to the stars my dear Allie Boo!