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Cheryl’s Teams With NYSPCC To Deliver Smiles

March 25, 2014

On Sunday March 2nd 2014, Cheryl’s Cookies had the privilege of teaming up with the world’s first child protective agency, New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NYSPCC), to deliver smiles to some of New York City’s children and families.

Fifty families participated in the NYSPCC Family Benefit 2014, making once-in-a-lifetime memories with their new friends and family members. The day of family fun began with a VIP lunch reception in the heart of dazzling Times Square at Aureole, where they snacked and savored to their heart’s content on the restaurant’s signature American dishes. At the completion of the luncheon, guests were treated to a VIP gift bag filled with toys and treats, including Cheryl’s famous buttercream frosted cookies.

The afternoon continued with a trip over to the New Amsterdam Theatre, where guests enjoyed an awe-inspiring performance of Disney’s Aladdin on Broadway, viewed from some of the hottest seats in town.

Cheryl's Delivers Smiles to NYC

About the New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children:

“Founded in 1875, The New York Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children is the first child protective agency in the world. Throughout its 139 year history, The NYSPCC has sought, through the development of new and innovative programs, to meet the urgent needs of New York City’s most vulnerable children.“

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Romantic Ideas for a Creative Date Night at Home

February 21, 2014

Did you know that February is Creative Romance Month? You may be planning a wow-worthy romantic night out for Valentine’s Day, but don’t stop the celebration there! Make all 28 days of this romantic month equally special with a bit of planning and sweetness.

Here are 10 creative date night ideas you can have right from the comfort of your own home! So whether the streets are snowy or the skies are sunny, you and your special someone can make this February one they’ll always remember.

1. Dinner and a very special movie. Dinner and a movie is a no-fail date idea, but why not make it really special by reliving one of the first moments as a couple? Rather than simply loading up your movie queue, hunt down the first movie you two watched in theaters together. If you can remember which snacks you ordered, be sure to stock up on them! Your sweetie’s stomach is sure to be filled with those same butterflies that were fluttering when the two of you first met.

2. Have an indoor picnic. Set down that checkerboard blanket and have a relaxing picnic from your living room! Open all the blinds and let the rays of sunshine peek through as you sip on wine and sample cheeses. Make this as fancy as you’d like; take this opportunity to share any unspoken thoughts as you gaze lovingly into each others eyes.

3. Have a second first date. Similar to watching the first movie you two saw together, travel back to a simpler and sweeter time by staging your first date from your home. Serve the same meal or cuisine, invite the friends you were with at the time, or turn your home into the venue you enjoyed. If you went to the town fair, set up a few carnival games and serve funnel cake. Get creative and make it special!

4. DIY together. Pick a simple project the two of you can do together. Whether you’re decorating, reorganizing, tackling a difficult yet delicious recipe, or simply decorating cookies, the success is in the quality time spent together.

5. Relive the memories. Grab that dusty stack of photo albums out of the attic and relive the memories you had together. If your relationship is fairly new, this is a good opportunity to go through old baby albums and learn a bit more about your special someone.

6. Do a wine tasting at home. Does your sweetie have sophisticated taste? Set up a tasting for the two of you to discuss! Keep track of the comments your companion makes – this information may come in handy when planning dates in the future.

7. Plan your dream vacation. Whether or not you actually have the vacation time, discuss the vacation of your dreams together. This is not only a great way to break up the monotony of the day, but also a fantastic way to learn a bit about each other. You may be surprised to learn that your sweetie’s dream vacation is snorkeling with sharks or snowboarding off highest mountains!

8. Make a scrapbook. Rather than just putting photos in an album, get crafty by turning those photographic memories into a stunning scrapbook! Use themed paper and stickers to turn this project into something the two of you will love showing off for years to come.

9. Plant a special seed. While February is still relatively chilly, there are some plants such as tomatoes and peppers that can already be planted. Choose one seed and plant it with your sweetie in a special spot. Like your love, this plant will grow with a little bit of love, patience, and TLC. Once the plant is grown, show it off or enjoy it with romantic meal!

10. Have a game night. Keep the games PG or add your own romantic twist to them for a more sensual evening – the possibilities are endless!

Gift Guide

Edible Valentine’s Day Gifts for the Whole Family

January 21, 2014

Edible Valentine’s Day Gifts for the Whole Family

February 14 may be a national day of love and romance, but that doesn’t mean you have to limit your celebration to just you and your special someone! Here’s a list of creative (and delicious) Valentine’s Day Gifts for every family member.

Cheryl’s Happy Face Gift Tin

For the Kids:

You can still send your children a beautiful blooming bouquet.. of cookies, that is! They’ll love munching on irresistible Cheryl’s Buttercream Frosted Cookies while getting involved in the celebration.

For Teens:

Your teen may be wishfully watching their favorite romantic comedy, dreaming about the day they’ll have someone to share their February 14 with. While their time has not yet come, you can add a touch of cheer and happiness to their day with a tin full of smiling (and delicious) happy face cookies!

Cherly's Valentine's Day Cutout Cookie Kit

Cheryl’s Valentine’s Day Cutout Cookie Kit

For the Whole Family to Enjoy:

If you want to make your February 14 celebration a family affair, indulge while spending quality time together by setting up a cookie crafting station! Cheryl’s Valentine’s Day Cutout Cookie Kit comes complete with frosting, sprinkles, and cookies so you can make memories while making dessert!

For Mom and Dad:

Send Mom and Dad a sweet surprise without all the added sugar with a tasty treat from the Cheryl’s Sugar-Free collection. They’ll ooh and ahh over the deliciously decadent cookies while feeling touched that you’re thinking of them on this special day.

Cheryl’s Long Stem Cookie Flowers

For Your Sweetie:

A tasty twist on traditional Valentine’s Day flowers, these long stemmed cookie flowers are the perfect way to add a touch of love and sweetness to your special someone’s day. Whether you are looking for a gift for your new relationship or for your lifetime love, a delicious bouquet of mouth watering cookies is a gift they’ll ooh and ahh over.

For Yourself:

Who says you can’t treat yourself on Valentine’s Day?! If there’s anyone you knows you best, it’s you! Save yourself the disappointment from receiving a sub par gift by treating yourself to a create-your-own cookie tin filled with your favorite treats and goodies. The best part? You won’t have to share!

For that Friend Who Has Become Family:

We all have that one person that doesn’t quite fit under “friend”, because they are so much more. This Delilah inspired Sisters at Heart Cookie card is a simple yet sweet way to remind your forever friend just how much they mean to you.

Cheryl’s “Sisters at Heart” Cookie Card

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#JustBecause

September 27, 2013

What moves you to make someone smile? Celebrate all of life’s moments- big, small, or in between and never miss an opportunity to express how you feel… “just because!”

See how people everywhere are celebrating moments, big and small and taking the opportunity to express themselves. Join us in making the moment count – and do it #justbecause. Cheryl’s offers a variety of sweet and indulging gift ideas for every special moment!

Birthday Cake Box

Happy Face Cookie Flower Pot

Love Cookie Card

You Inspire Me Cookie Card

Just Because… It’s your birthday!

A sweet birthday gift perfect for friends and family, neighbors and co-workers!

Our cute birthday tin is filled with yummy treats including buttercream frosted cookies, snack size cookies, gummy stars, snack size crunchy cookies, hand decorated crunchy sugar cookies, and a deluxe drizzled pretzel.

Just Because… You had a bad day.

A gift that makes you smile – perfect for any occasion! We’ve included our famous buttercream frosted cut-out cookies delivered in a shiny silver pail.

Just Because… You stole my heart.

A yummy pink heart cookie delivered in a pretty box is sure to get a reaction! Best of all, we’ve included a $5 Reward Card to use on a future purchase at Cheryl’s.

Just Because… You’re my hero!

Our delightful cookie card includes a FAMOUS individually wrapped Cheryl’s buttercream frosted cut-out cookie tucked inside a cheerful gift box. We’ve also included a $5 Reward Card to use on a future purchase.

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Gift Ideas to Make Every Milestone Birthday Memorable

July 30, 2013

Every birthday is an occasion to celebrate, but big milestone birthdays are the ones we remember our whole lives through. They’re a rite of passage—a sign of life achievement. So if someone you love is turning 16, 21, 30 or 50, such an epic moment calls for an equally monumental birthday present. Here are a few gift ideas to make every milestone birthday an event for the history books!

16^th Birthday Gift Ideas

Nothing is more exciting than turning 16: Childhood days are left behind, and fun teenage years—filled with possibilities—are up ahead! Make her sweet 16 even sweeter with these dessert-themed gifts.

21^st Birthday Gift Ideas

Turning 21 isn’t just about discovering yourself before you become a full-blown grownup; it’s also about indulging in the best things life has to offer! These gift ideas will really help your favorite 21-year-old let her hair down and enjoy her carefree days.

30^th Birthday Gift Ideas

As an established adult at 30, chances are your loved one is juggling work, family and a super-hectic schedule. Let her kick up her feet and take a mini vacation from her responsibilities on her 30^th birthday with these easygoing gifts.

50^th Birthday Gift Ideas

Just as wine becomes more delicious with age and brings families together to make memories, so does life at 50. These gifts give your loved one the finer things she desires on her 50^th birthday: gourmet flavors and, more importantly, the love of family.

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Send Your Coz a Sweet Gift for Cousins Day!

July 16, 2013

They aren’t just your aunts’ and uncles’ kids. They’re your best friends. They’re your siblings from another mother. They’re your partners in crime at family get-togethers. They’re your cousins, and your family wouldn’t be the same without them. And because our cousins are so special, they even get their own holiday! Mark your calendars: Cousins Day is coming up on July 24!

Celebrate your sweet family connection by sending your coz a scrumptious little treat. Whether they live right around the corner or all the way across the globe, sending them a cookie greeting in the mail is the perfect way to show your cousin how much you love them. It’s much sweeter than a card, it can be delivered anywhere and it only costs $5! Plus, each cookie comes with a $5 Cheryl’s Reward Card, so the deliciousness of Cousins Day can last even longer.

Show your favorite family member a whole lotta love with a heart-shaped Love Cookie Greeting, or put a big, bright smile on their face with a colorful Happy Face Greeting. For the ladies, a cheery Have a Great Day Cookie Greeting is sure to make their holiday memorable. For the gents, the sporty Football Cookie Greeting will definitely score a touchdown as the best Cousins Day gift ever! Each ultra-soft cookie is frosted with Cheryl’s out-of-this-world buttercream icing, so you’ll win your cousin’s heart, no matter which kind of cookie greeting you give them!

And remember: If you have a cousin, that means you are a cousin, so this is your holiday too. Make sure you grab a cookie greeting for yourself, because there is no cousin sweeter than you!

How do you plan on catching up with your cousins on Cousins Day this year?

Cheryl's Cookies and Brownies, Summer, Summer cookies

Fun, Easy and Delicious Ways to Celebrate National Sugar Cookie Day!

July 9, 2013

Happy National Sugar Cookie Day! Today, we honor everyone’s favorite sugar-coated treat. To help you celebrate the sweetness, we came up with a few fun, simple and absolutely scrumptious ways you can enjoy the tastiest sugar cookies of them all: Cheryl’s cutout cookies!

Make Them Pretty With Frosting and Sprinkles

For all you traditionalists out there, whip up a quick and simple sugar cookie snack that allows you to both savor the flavor and express your creativity! All you have to do is get your hands on some rich and delicious buttercream frosting in your favorite flavors, spread it generously over a fresh batch of cookies, and top it all off with colorful sprinkles. With just these three ingredients, the cookie-decorating possibilities are endless, so let your imagination run wild!

Stack ’Em High as Cookie Sandwiches

Can’t get enough cookie? For even more sugary sweetness in every bite, take your sugar cookies to new heights by stacking them with layers of buttercream frosting in between. Just lay a cookie flat on your plate, spread some icing on the cookie and lay another cookie right on top. And you don’t have to stop at just two cookies: Keep moving up until your cookie sandwich has reached the towering height you desire. You can make things even more interesting by alternating the frosting flavors between each cookie layer!

Stuff Them up With Ice Cream

A sunny holiday calls for a refreshing sweet treat, so why not pair up your sugar cookies with another summertime favorite: ice cream? Making your own DIY ice cream sandwiches is beyond easy, and they’re a huge hit at any outdoor party. Follow the same steps you took to make the buttercream cookie sandwiches, but replace the frosting layer with a scoop of ice cream. Whether you fill it with classic vanilla or outrageous Rocky Road ice cream, this cool summer treat will make your taste buds scream for more.

Dunk ’Em in Chocolate

Everything tastes better covered in rich, velvety chocolate, and that goes for sugar cookies too! Instead of dipping the usual strawberries in your fondue pot, jazz things up and use Cheryl’s cookies instead. Or, if you’re looking for a really out-of-the-box way to dunk your cookies, check out our blog post on how to make easy icing fondue. Add even more fun to your fondue dessert with delicious toppings like shredded coconut, candy-coated chocolates, crushed peanuts, and more. In just a few minutes, you’ll have a dessert worth celebrating!

How will you enjoy your Cheryl’s cookies on National Sugar Cookie Day?

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The Best Games to Play at Your Carnival Party

June 6, 2013

Step right up, step right up! For a kid, a sunny summer day just isn’t complete without some fun carnival games. But why waste time driving to a faraway festival when you can bring the boardwalk to your own backyard? In celebration of Cheryl’s new carnival-themed cookies, we put together a list of the best games you and your kids can play at your next carnival party. So come one, come all and enjoy the most exciting fair in town!

Cookie-Eating Contest

Give the classic pie-eating contest a sweet little spin and use cookies instead. Stack Cheryl’s carnival cookies high up toward the sky and see who can eat the most in one sitting. With irresistible summer flavors like cotton candy, orange citrus and double chocolate, this race will definitely be a close call!

Bean Bag Toss or Baseball Throw

Test your pitching skills with a tossing game—DIY style. Making everyone’s favorite summertime game set is easy and cheap: Just grab a spare wooden or plastic board, cut out a few large holes, decorate it and assign numbers to each hole. Then lean it up against the fence and take turns throwing baseballs or bean-filled bags to rack up points.

Balloon Darts

Your carnival party crowd will be popping with excitement when they see your homespun balloon dart board. Hang up a large corkboard panel on the fence or stand it up in the grass. Then, completely cover it with air-filled water balloons. Hand your guests five darts and tell them to take their aim: Whoever pops three balloons wins a prize!

The Fish Bowl Game

One of the trickiest—yet most addictive—carnival games, the Fish Bowl Game will be a raging hit with your guests, young and old alike. Line up 10-20 small fishbowls close together in rows on a table. Give your festival-goers a bag of pennies or Ping-Pong balls, and sit back and watch while they tirelessly try to land them in the fish bowls one by one.

Ring Toss

A carnival party can’t get any more authentic than a good ol’ game of ring toss! To get in on some traditional fun, fill up a plastic crate with rows of empty, upright glass bottles. (Make sure the long bottle necks stick out high above the rim of the crate.) Hand the kiddos a bunch of colorful plastic rings and enjoy their laughter as they compete to see who can loop the most rings around the bottles.

How Many Jelly Beans?

The ultimate carnival guessing game is also the easiest to recreate at home. Fill up a large jar to the rim with jelly beans, seal it and place it on a table for all to see. Have everyone guesstimate how many beans are in the jar, and reward the closest guess with a prize. Bonus: Once the game is over, everyone can dig into the delicious jelly beans!

The Duck Pond

Carnival party guests will have a quack-tastic time fishing for prizes! Grab about 50 rubber ducks (the weighted kind float best), label the bottom of each duck with the name of a toy, and attach a hook to the top of each duck’s head. Fill a small plastic kiddy pool with water, toss in the ducks and have the little ones cast a line and try to nab the biggest prize.

What other kinds of fun food and activities will you have at your kids’ next carnival party?

Cookie Flower Bouquets, Parents, Summer

Father’s Day Gift Guide: Gifts for Every Dad

May 30, 2013

Whether your dad’s a handyman, a top chef or a sports fanatic, no one wears as many hats as he does. So this Father’s Day, let Pops sit back and enjoy the holiday in his own way! Don’t get him just any gift; treat him to something that he can not only devour, but also use for his favorite relaxing hobbies. Here are some practical and delicious Father’s Day gifts for every kind of dad!

For the Dad Who Loves to Play Golf

After a long week at the office, there’s nothing quite like heading out to the golf course to recharge Dad’s batteries. If teeing off is your father’s favorite way of loosening up, surprise him with a golf-themed gift he can use every time he feels like hitting a few rounds.

Father’s Day Gift Ideas:

For the Dad Who Loves Spending Time Outdoors

From fishing, to barbecuing, to cheering on his favorite sports team at the stadium, your dad looks forward to doing anything that lets him breathe in the fresh air of the great outdoors. Give him a present that he can take anywhere he goes, whether it’s on a boat or in the stands.

Father’s Day Gift Ideas:

For the Dad Who Loves Fixing Things

No leaky faucet is a match for this Mr. Fix-It! If your dad’s idea of weekend fun is hunting for new repairs to make around the house, then stock up his tool shed with a few new accessories, like a bucket for his collection of nuts and bolts, or a pail to organize his hammers and screwdrivers.

Father’s Day Gift Ideas:

For the Dad Who Loves Reading Comic Books

POW! Nothing re-energizes Dad more than putting up his feet and flipping through his stacks of vintage comic books. Help him indulge his passion—and show him what a super-dad he really is—with colorful hero-themed treats that he can munch on whenever he reads his favorite comics.

What’s your dad’s favorite way to wind down, and what kinds of hobby-related gifts will you give him this Father’s Day?

Parents, Summer, Summer cookies

3 Delicious Alternatives to Traditional Graduation Gifts

May 23, 2013

Looking for a special gift for an outstanding grad? You don’t have to settle for a boring present that’ll end up buried somewhere in your alum’s closet. Give her something unique and delicious that she’ll devour in seconds and remember forever: cookies! Here are three yummy alternatives to traditional graduation gifts for the star student in your life!

Traditional Graduation Gift: A Bouquet

Alternative Graduation Gift: Congrats Cookie Flowers

What’s the first thing you hand to your grad after she marches down the aisle? Flowers, right? Well imagine her surprise when you greet her with a bouquet of cookies instead! In this fun twist on a typical graduation gift, Cheryl’s world-famous buttercream frosted cutout cookies and crunchy hand-decorated shortbread cookies are artfully arranged in a silver pail to look like beautiful blooms. It’s the irresistibly sweet way to say “Congrats!” for a job well done!

Traditional Graduation Gift: A Greeting Card

Alternative Graduation Gift: Graduation Card Cookie Greeting

If you can’t make it to the graduation ceremony but still want to send your best wishes for a successful future, skip the conventional card and send your favorite grad a cookie greeting! A mouthwatering buttercream-frosted cutout cookie comes in an adorable gift box, which you can customize with your own personal message. Plus, it comes with a $5 Cheryl’s rewards card! A deliciously heartwarming message on her special day, and a rewarding future to look forward to. What more could a grad want?

Traditional Graduation Gift: Alma Mater T-Shirt

Alternative Graduation Gift: College Gift Towers or Cookie Tins

A college graduate can only have so many T-shirts with her alma mater’s logo on it. Give her another fun way to show her school spirit with these awesome college gift towers and cookie tins! Whether she graduated from Ohio State University or the University of Notre Dame, these exclusively frosted and packaged cookies will make her proud to flaunt her school colors. A tasty reminder that no matter where the road to her future leads, she’ll always be a part of her college’s family!

What other kinds of unique graduation gifts will you give to your proud grad?

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Make Them Pretty With Frosting and Sprinkles

Stack ’Em High as Cookie Sandwiches

Stuff Them up With Ice Cream

Dunk ’Em in Chocolate

Cookie-Eating Contest

Bean Bag Toss or Baseball Throw

Balloon Darts

The Fish Bowl Game

Ring Toss

How Many Jelly Beans?

The Duck Pond

For the Dad Who Loves to Play Golf

For the Dad Who Loves Spending Time Outdoors

For the Dad Who Loves Fixing Things

For the Dad Who Loves Reading Comic Books