If the rain holds out, I’ve got the perfect sugg If the rain holds out, I’ve got the perfect suggestion for your weekend plans. Go to @hotelcovington @coppinsrestaurant for the outdoor patio dining. The best spot is on the huge comfy chairs right by the fireplace 🔥 
They always have a great cocktail list and the entire group loved the burgers that night
Northside’s Urban Artifact brewery specializes i Northside’s Urban Artifact brewery specializes in fruited and sour beers. When I lived in Northside this was one of my favorite spots to visit, especially the outdoor space. 
My fave beers are the Gadget (a sour berry beer that goes amazingly with thin mints) and the seasonal Pickle gose. Just trust me on it!!
If you’re looking for a way to mix up your weekend plans, venture over to Northside. Full guide to the neighborhood at the link in bio. #northside
It’s about to be chilly again 🥶🙄 and while It’s about to be chilly again 🥶🙄 and while I’m ready for spring, I think the cool weather is the perfect time for some yummy soups and pasta dishes. Let me recommend the so-fish-ticated @oakleyfishhouse 🐠 
Pictured here:
Lobster 🦞 Bisque 
Shrimp 🦐 Gnocchi 
Mediterranean Fish Stew (probably my fave of the three!) 
Give them a visit and let minnow what you think!
The great outdoors 😌🤩 this is from The Pinna The great outdoors 😌🤩 this is from The Pinnacles hike in Berea, Kentucky - just a short road trip from Cincinnati! Now that it’s warming up I’m ready for some weekend trips and spending more time outside. #linkinbio for all the things to do in Berea including where to hike, what to eat and where to stay. #visitberea
Looking for Brownie points? Then order some sweets Looking for Brownie points? Then order some sweets from @mayasbakesllc a local Black and woman owned business🍪  These brownies are so dense, fudgy and perfectly chewy.  Brownie flavors:
🌟 Cookies & Cream
⭐️ Rainbow
🌟 Classic
⭐️ White Chocolate Chip (my fave)  And these pink lemonade cookies 🍋with such a bright, unique flavor 🤩  Mix up your Easter baskets this year with some local treats and DM @mayasbakesllc to place and order!
The light at the end of the tunnel is so close. Su The light at the end of the tunnel is so close. Super excited to hear that KY is opening up vaccines for all adults by 4/12. So now I’m daydreaming and planning for travel. What’s the first place you want to go?!  Photo taken in SF a few years back - hoping to return someday. It’s gorgeous there!
Something green (and pink) for St. Paddy’s Day 🍀 this is the Night Blossom drink at the Pandora: World of Avatar. Sweet and tart and refreshing! 😋🤩
Tried @kungfoodchu’s brunch last month 🤩 * th Tried @kungfoodchu’s brunch last month 🤩
* they are currently carry-out only, with the exception of these Saturday brunch offerings 
* reservations must be made for brunch and it is a set menu that varies each week 
* be prepared to EAT! you get several course and an included drink - it’s a really generous deal
* @kungfoodchu’s page has all the details 🙂👉🏼
Swinging into the week & ready for the PTO I’ve Swinging into the week & ready for the PTO I’ve got scheduled 💁🏼‍♀️ and because it’s International Women’s Day I just want to say there are so many women who inspire me every freakin day of the year and if you’re reading this you are most likely one of them. 💜 keep being the bad ass that you are. #iwd2021
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Food & Drink, Holiday, Living · February 19, 2017

Mardi Gras Cookies with Rum Frosting Recipe

This easy, half-homemade Mardi Gras and New Orleans inspired recipe is perfect for celebrating Mardi Gras at home. These Mardi Gras cookies with rum frosting come together in under an hour.

Laissez bons temps rouler, friends! Which roughly translates to let the good times roll! I decided to get into the Mardi Gras state of mind with some Mardi Gras inspired sugar cookies topped off with lots of sprinkles and, of course, a rum infused frosting! I used some shortcuts for this recipe, because, you know me, I like to keep my recipes simple and easy. In just a few steps you can enjoy some spirited Mardi Gras Cookies of your own.

Also, if you haven’t seen already, I visited New Orleans a few months back and absolutely fell in love with the city. I have a full travel guide of sorts, which you can see here. It rounds up some of the best foods, bars and things to do in the French Quarter and beyond. Anyway, back to the recipe!

How to Make Easy Mardi Gras Sugar Cookies Recipe

I decided to use break and bake sugar cookies from the store. You could of course make your own here, but I wanted to take the shortcut. Bake them according to the package instructions and let them cool.

While the cookies are baking, it’s time to prepare your rum frosting. Mix 4 cups of powdered sugar with 1/2 cup (1 stick) of softened butter. I would recommend letting your butter sit out on the counter for 20 minutes or so before you start the recipe so it can really be softened. Mine was still pretty cool and it definitely made it harder to get a smooth frosting. Learn from my mistakes! ? You can use a hand mixer here on low – medium speed.

These rum sugar cookies make an easy Mardi Gras recipe inspired by King Cakes.

Next add 1 Tbsp vanilla and 2-4 Tbsp of your preferred rum. I used a clear Bacardi Silver rum. I had 4 Tbsp of rum prepared to mix in the frosting and as I poured it I realized just how much that was! I think I ended up using about 3 Tbsp but it’s really up to you how much rum flavor you’d like. Mine was quite strong, but since it’s for Mardi Gras I’d say that’s appropriate. I’d recommend starting with 2 Tbsp and tasting the frosting before adding more.

How to Make this Mardi Gras Recipe Alcohol-Free

If you want an alcohol-free version you can sub in milk here or even do half and half if you want to keep the rum flavor lighter. Mix the liquid into the frosting with your hand mixer on medium-high speed until smooth.

Get your cooled cookies and start frosting! There is plenty of frosting to go around and I really loaded up my cookies. You could also cut the frosting recipe in half if you only want a light frosting layer.

These rum sugar cookies make an easy Mardi Gras recipe inspired by King Cakes. Use store bought cookie dough to make things easier.

Then sprinkle with gold, green and purple sprinkles. You see these colors everywhere during Mardi Gras. They weren’t chosen arbitrarily. In fact, Rex, the King of Carnival, selected these colors in 1892, declaring purple for justice, green for faith and gold for power. (source)

These rum sugar cookies make an easy Mardi Gras recipe inspired by King Cakes.
These rum sugar cookies make an easy Mardi Gras recipe inspired by King Cakes.

Now it’s time to enjoy! Since the rum in this recipe is used in the frosting and not baked in the mix these are definitely for the 21 and up crowd only.

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Mardi Gras Cookies with Rum Frosting

Ingredients

  • Pillsbury Pre-Made Sugar Cookies 24 ct
  • 1/2 C Softened Butter
  • 4 C Powdered Sugar
  • 1 T Vanilla Extract
  • 2-4 T Bacardi Rum
  • Green, Gold and Purple Sprinkls

Instructions

  1. Bake cookies according to the package and allow to cool.
  2. While cookies are baking, mix 1/2 C softened butter (one stick) with 4 C powdered sugar until combined. You can use a hand mixer here.
  3. Add 1 T vanilla extract and 2-4 T preferred silver rum and continue mixing until a smooth frosting forms.
  4. Ice the cooled cookies with the frosting and add sprinkles.
  5. Enjoy.
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Have you ever been to Mardi Gras in New Orleans? Do you celebrate in another way? Whether it’s with Hurricanes or King Cake, let me know below!

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This Easy Mardi Gras Cookies with Rum Frosting recipe is inspired by King Cakes. You'll feel like you're celebrating Fat Tuesday in New Orleans.

Recipe adapted from BettyCrocker.com

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If the rain holds out, I’ve got the perfect sugg If the rain holds out, I’ve got the perfect suggestion for your weekend plans. Go to @hotelcovington @coppinsrestaurant for the outdoor patio dining. The best spot is on the huge comfy chairs right by the fireplace 🔥 
They always have a great cocktail list and the entire group loved the burgers that night
Northside’s Urban Artifact brewery specializes i Northside’s Urban Artifact brewery specializes in fruited and sour beers. When I lived in Northside this was one of my favorite spots to visit, especially the outdoor space. 
My fave beers are the Gadget (a sour berry beer that goes amazingly with thin mints) and the seasonal Pickle gose. Just trust me on it!!
If you’re looking for a way to mix up your weekend plans, venture over to Northside. Full guide to the neighborhood at the link in bio. #northside
It’s about to be chilly again 🥶🙄 and while It’s about to be chilly again 🥶🙄 and while I’m ready for spring, I think the cool weather is the perfect time for some yummy soups and pasta dishes. Let me recommend the so-fish-ticated @oakleyfishhouse 🐠 
Pictured here:
Lobster 🦞 Bisque 
Shrimp 🦐 Gnocchi 
Mediterranean Fish Stew (probably my fave of the three!) 
Give them a visit and let minnow what you think!
The great outdoors 😌🤩 this is from The Pinna The great outdoors 😌🤩 this is from The Pinnacles hike in Berea, Kentucky - just a short road trip from Cincinnati! Now that it’s warming up I’m ready for some weekend trips and spending more time outside. #linkinbio for all the things to do in Berea including where to hike, what to eat and where to stay. #visitberea
Looking for Brownie points? Then order some sweets Looking for Brownie points? Then order some sweets from @mayasbakesllc a local Black and woman owned business🍪  These brownies are so dense, fudgy and perfectly chewy.  Brownie flavors:
🌟 Cookies & Cream
⭐️ Rainbow
🌟 Classic
⭐️ White Chocolate Chip (my fave)  And these pink lemonade cookies 🍋with such a bright, unique flavor 🤩  Mix up your Easter baskets this year with some local treats and DM @mayasbakesllc to place and order!
The light at the end of the tunnel is so close. Su The light at the end of the tunnel is so close. Super excited to hear that KY is opening up vaccines for all adults by 4/12. So now I’m daydreaming and planning for travel. What’s the first place you want to go?!  Photo taken in SF a few years back - hoping to return someday. It’s gorgeous there!
Something green (and pink) for St. Paddy’s Day 🍀 this is the Night Blossom drink at the Pandora: World of Avatar. Sweet and tart and refreshing! 😋🤩
Tried @kungfoodchu’s brunch last month 🤩 * th Tried @kungfoodchu’s brunch last month 🤩
* they are currently carry-out only, with the exception of these Saturday brunch offerings 
* reservations must be made for brunch and it is a set menu that varies each week 
* be prepared to EAT! you get several course and an included drink - it’s a really generous deal
* @kungfoodchu’s page has all the details 🙂👉🏼
Swinging into the week & ready for the PTO I’ve Swinging into the week & ready for the PTO I’ve got scheduled 💁🏼‍♀️ and because it’s International Women’s Day I just want to say there are so many women who inspire me every freakin day of the year and if you’re reading this you are most likely one of them. 💜 keep being the bad ass that you are. #iwd2021
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