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Annnnd we're revving into Friday. source I must start with a teary goodbye to Val Kilmer.  No lie, three days before he passed I got the song " How Silly Can You Get " from the movie Top Secret in my head out of nowhere.  I hadn't seen a reference, heard anything about him and definitely hadn't heard that song in 20+ years.  I said to the Mr "I wonder how Val is doing?" then I soon got my answer.  I remember seeing Top Secret at the drive in with Mom when it came out.  When Real Genius came out on HBO, it was one of the few movies my Dad and I bonded over, is in my top five movies of all time and is the Mr and I's love language after I make him king of the winter carnival.   source Anyone who followed Val's career and personal life over the decades knows he got a little out of the box and didn't settle for norms which also included his approach to his throat cancer.  He lived authentically himself which is something we all hope to say when o...
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Frosty Hats

This one is so easy and so yummy that people will think you worked on them all day but you don't have to tell them you didn't.



You'll need some kind of round cookie.  (I used candy cane Joe Joe's)  Full size marshmallows and chocolate chips.  Three ingredients!  (Four if you use sprinkles)

I made a batch of buckeyes when a friend came over to visit and when I make them, I always have some dipping chocolate left over.  So I squirrel it away in the freezer for the occasion that I may need it.  This is one of them.



Warm up the chocolate until melted and smooth.  Grab a cookie and dunk it in the chocolate to coat and place it "wet" side up so it'll act as your glue.


(If you don't want to dip the cookies, you could certainly cheat and buy fudge covered Oreos.  I won't tell!  Just know the chocolates likely won't match up)

Grab a marshmallow and dunk it in covering the whole thing.



Set it on top of the cookie and drizzle a little chocolate on top to fill in any white that may be showing.



If you want to get all crafty, grab some snowflake sprinkles and make a little headband or shake on some sprinkles while the chocolate is still wet.



BOOM!

Done!

You just have to put them in the fridge to set for 10 minutes or so then set them out on a plate for all to enjoy!



The Mr doesn't even care for marshmallows and he LOVED these!

Approximate calories per hat is 150-175 depending on how much chocolate you use.  Dark chocolate looks and tastes best.

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  1. The Mr.December 17, 2013 at 7:03 AM

    Another yummy treat that you fooled me into thinking took a lot of work to make. Great job!

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    1. Anele @ Success Along the WeighDecember 17, 2013 at 7:21 AM

      Heh heh. The thing that took the longest was putting the snowflake band on with tweezers for some flair but you certainly don't need them. I might make them for Christmas Day with the kids but I'm not committing to them in case I feel like I've cooked/baked/prepped enough by then! LOL

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  2. another layerDecember 17, 2013 at 8:52 AM

    So very cool! This is something I could totally do with my son. He would love the decorating part especially. You always inspire.

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    1. Anele @ Success Along the WeighDecember 17, 2013 at 9:34 AM

      Super kid friendly recipe! (It's so easy, I feel weird even calling it one!) I was just glad I could get rid of the extra box of cookies! :-)

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  3. ManasaDecember 17, 2013 at 9:03 AM

    this is so neat....

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  4. Shannon TatlockDecember 17, 2013 at 9:41 AM

    LOVE these! Super cute and simple! They look SO yummy. :)

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    1. Anele @ Success Along the WeighDecember 17, 2013 at 10:09 AM

      Thanks Shannon! I'm definitely going to make more before the season ends!

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  5. DonyelDecember 17, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    So THAT'S what those candy cane Joe Joe's were for. These are super cute and -- I agree with you -- deceivingly simple to make. My engagement party has a Great Gatsby theme, and while top hats may not be art deco, I think this would make a wonderful accompaniment.

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    1. Anele @ Success Along the WeighDecember 17, 2013 at 1:16 PM

      That would be the PERFECT accompaniment for your engagement party and what a fun theme! Congrats!

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  6. dalbador1December 17, 2013 at 8:56 PM

    These are just darling!! So simple, yet so cute! Thanks so much for sharing--I'll be giving this a try!

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