Showing posts with label March Madness. Show all posts
Showing posts with label March Madness. Show all posts

Monday, March 11, 2019

Team Mama Idea: Oreo Cookie Basketballs

Coach Hubby is coaching No. 3's basketball team this Winter. We don't have the tallest or most talented team, but this group of 10 year olds has been playing their hearts out week after week. So much so that Saturday's game was for a spot in next week's championship game!


We got off to a slow start putting us behind by 16 points early on. Our boys continued to push through though and got it within 5 points with just under a minute to go in the fourth quarter. Unfortunately, we committed a foul (we were in the bonus) and missed all of our shots. Ugh! Such a heartbreaker.


To brighten sweeten up the rest of their day, I made these fun Oreo cookie basketballs.




Seriously, how fun are they?! They were easy, quick, and yummy. Right up my alley! They'd be perfect for birthdays, end of season parties, March Madness, or even post-game snacks.


Want to make them yourself? Then just keep on reading!


All you need:


  • Oreos (I used double stuffed but regular would work too. As would golden Oreos!)
  • Orange candy melts
  • Black cookie icing (it will set, making the cookies stackable)




That's it. Literally only three ingredients!


All you do:


  • Melt candies according to directions on packaging (you should end up with a smooth, lump free consistency).







  • Dip your Oreos, one by one, in the candy melts and place them on a wax paper lined cookie sheet. Be sure to completely cover both sides.




  • Place the cookie sheet in the fridge for about 10-15 minutes, until the candy melts set/harden.
  • Once the cookies are completely set, begin drawing on the lines using the black icing. Start with a straight line down the center, followed by two curved lines on each side, and finally a horizontal one across the middle.




  • Place the cookies back in the fridge for about 25 minutes to allow the lines to set.
  • Remove the cookies. ENJOY! (Store cookies in a Ziploc bag. They should last for a couple of weeks. But let's be honest, when do cookies ever last that long?!)




That's it! Easy, peasy, huh?

For more fun, basketball themed treat ideas be sure to click HERE!


Thursday, February 28, 2019

15 Deliciously Fun March Madness Food Ideas + Links to the Recipes!

Today is the last day of February! That can only mean one thing... Spring March Madness is coming! And in my home, it's a pretty big deal. We watch games, snack, and repeat.


Here are fifteen fun, basketball themed food ideas that are sure to make any game a SLAM DUNK!










Basketball Peanut Butter Dip via Julie's Eats and Treats





Philly Cheesesteak Sliders via Home Made Interest





Easy Basketball Brownies via Confessions of a Sports Mama





Homemade Soft Pretzel Bites via Two Peas & Their Pod





Basketball Pizza Dip via I Heart Arts 'n Crafts





Basketball Breakfast Kabobs via Confessions of a Sports Mama




Jalapeño Popper Pigs in a Blanket via Host The Toast




Buffalo Chicken Nachos via Yellow Bliss Road




Basketball Cupcakes via Confessions of a Sports Mama




Basketball Mini-Quesadillas via Worth Pinning




Bacon Wrapped Smokies via Moms Need to Know




Game Day Buffalo Hot Wings via Ahead of Thyme




Slam Dunk Basketball Cookies via 2 Wired 2 Tired




Jalapeño Mozzarella Sticks via Life's Ambrosia




Pizza Basketball Court via Food Network





Let me know if you end up making any of the recipes. Or be the game MVP by sharing one of your own in our Facebook Group!

Happy March, Sports Mamas!




*** Click HERE to read my Super Bowl food ideas!



Thursday, March 15, 2018

FIVE March Madness Snack Ideas!

If anyone is looking for Coach Hubby between now and April the 2nd, don't worry, he isn't missing! He's sitting (sometimes jumping up and down!) on our couch, in front of the TV watching March Madness. I'm sure many of you Sports Mamas can relate, am I right?!


Today I'm sharing FIVE easy, basketball themed snack ideas (with links to the instructions) to make your March Madness a little sweeter!








1. Basketball Cupcakes




2. Basketball Brownies




3. Basketball Fruit & Donut Kabobs




4. Basketball Cuties




5. Basketball Sports Drinks





Who are you picking to go all the way?


Our family is going with UVA. Go 'Hoos!