This summer I was chosen to be a brand ambassador for Sesame Place- and I can’t tell you how much fun it has been!
With the Big Bird Season Pass we were given this summer, we’ve met all of the Sesame Place characters, including the park’s newest character addition- Murray, we’ve seen the Fresh Beat Band live in their intimate concert pavilion , and have made countless day trips to cool off in their water park. {You can see all my Sesame Place pics here}
Today, Sesame Place made an exciting announcement-
For the first time ever, from November 25th thru December 31st, Sesame Place will be decking the halls for a Very Furry Christmas with 300 Christmas trees, talking snowmen, and millions of holiday lights. Kids can ride their favorite rides, visit Santa’s workshop, and what Furry Christmas would be complete without a special Christmas parade? Tickets to this event will be $20 (not bad!)
My family and I have been to Sesame Place for their Count’s Spooktacular during Halloween, and I can tell you- the park goes all out for its theme events – so I cannot wait to take my kid to this new one!
Today, to kick-off this big announcement the park invited a few of us to the park for a cookie exchange (how fun? right?) I was psyched- so were the kids! I made my oreo truffles and carrot cake cookies.
So in the holiday spirit, I am going to share my recipes with you -The Oreo truffles are my fave!
But before I share those amazing cookies- I wanted to tell you even more exciting news-
I have tickets to a Very Furry Christmas for you!!! Oh, yes I do!
Tickets to a Very Furry Christmas are $20 each- and I have a FOUR PACK for you!
How to win!
- Comment on this post telling me your favorite Sesame Street memory (don’t be afraid to get all retro- on me… in my book, “Me and My Llama” rocked the 80′s just as much as Elmo and Zoe rock today!)
For an extra entry
- Subscribe to the blog via email (right up there on the right side- under the search bar)
4 pack includes 4 tickets for entry into the park ($80 value). 2 entries per person. Entries are accepted through midnight August 9th. Winner will be chosen via random.org. If Winner does not claim prize within 48 hours we reserve the right to choose another winner.
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Ok- now on to the Cooo-kies {num, num, numnum}
Oreo Truffles
Ingredients:
- 1 package oreos, finely crushed
- 1 8oz package cream cheese softened
- 1 package of semi-sweet chocolate chips
- Crush 1 sleeve of oreos
- Mix cookie crumbs with cream cheese until well blended and shape into small balls.
- Dip truffle in melted chocolate
- Drizzle with extra cookie crumbs
- Refrigerate 1 hour or more until they are firm.
Carrot Cake Cookies
- 1 stick of butter or margarine, softened
- 1 pkg. (8 oz. ) cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/4 tsp. vanilla
- 1 pkg. carrot cake mix (also taste delish with yellow cake mix!)
- Preheat oven to 375*.
- Mix butter and cream cheese.
- Blend in egg yolk and vanilla.
- Add dry cake mix.
- Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheet.
- Bake for 8-12 minutes, or until light golden brown.
