Friday, January 6, 2012

Sweets for a Saturday #51

Sweet as Sugar Cookies has just gone over the 1000 followers mark! I am floored!!! Thank you to all you loyal readers. It simply wouldn't be the same or as much fun without you.

As for last week's Sweets for a Saturday, it was awesome. There were a lot of new people who joined in and I welcome all of you and hope you'll continue to be a part of the party.

And, to top it off, I am now on Pinterest!

Follow Me on Pinterest

Okay, okay, enough talk from me. Here are your spotlighted Top 5 from last week:

1. Top 10 Favorite Desserts of 2011 - Eat Cake for Dinner

This is only a bite of the deliciousness she has to offer.


2. Top 10 Most Viewed Recipes - The Kitchen is My Playground

Nutella French Toast - 'nough said.


3. Best 2011 Desserts - Aunt Nubby's Kitchen

Amazing decorating skills!


4. Zebra Cake - A Little Bit Crunchy, A Little Bit Rock and Roll

Gorgeous effect


5. Cheesecake Filled Carrot Cake - That Skinny Chick Can Bake

The absolute epitome of carrot cake!





The Rules:
  1. Please link up to the URL of your post, not the URL of your main blog. When it asks for "Name", type in the name of your treat.
  2. Please leave a link back to this post in your post or Grab My Button.
  3. Share your delicious sweets from this week. If you've made more than one during the week, feel free to link them all up.
  4. Leave me a comment telling me that you've linked up.
  5. Please visit at least two others and comment on their wonderful additions to this party.



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Grab This Widget Posted by Lisa at 3:00 PM

104 comments:

  1. Chels/Catz in the KitchenJanuary 6, 2012 at 3:14 PM

    Congrats on so many Followers! That is so awesome!!! And, I'm following you on Pinterest Lisa! I'm so excited you are on there! I linked up those Hot Chocolate Cookies :) Have a great weekend Sweets!

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  2. Pastry Chef BakingJanuary 6, 2012 at 3:15 PM

    I linked up Alfajores - for some reason I can't get your button to work on my site. I've had this problem with a couple of other link parties too and I don't know if it's because of IE9 or something else. I just linked it manually via a regular link.

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  3. MsFoxsSweetsJanuary 6, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    Thanks for hosting! Have a wonderful weekend!

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  4. AlexJanuary 6, 2012 at 3:36 PM

    Congratulations on your massive milestone!! I've linked up my Milk Chocolate Truffles, they are so good!!

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2012 at 4:03 PM

    Linked up my Pumpkin Spiced Chocolate Chip Cookies! I love your suggestion for butterscotch chips, might have to try that out soon. Have a wonderful weekend : )

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  6. Tracey @ The Kitchen is My PlaygroundJanuary 6, 2012 at 4:23 PM

    Oh, wow! Thanks so much for featuring my Nutella French Toast & top ten post. As always, Lisa, thanks so much for being the hostess-with-the-mostest!! Congrats on passing the 1,000 followers mark.
    Tracey

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  7. JennJanuary 6, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    Thanks so much for the feature!

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  8. Anita Rowe StaffordJanuary 6, 2012 at 5:34 PM

    Lisa, Thank you so much for featuring the Rose Cake! I have shared Fruit Cookies and Hot Fudge Sundaes. Thank you for hosting!

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  9. JocelynJanuary 6, 2012 at 6:00 PM

    That is awesome!!! Congrats!!! Thank you so much for hosting!!

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  10. Allison @ Alli 'n SonJanuary 6, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    Happy Saturday Lisa! I've linked up peanut butter twix bars. Off to follow you on pinterest.

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  11. AmyJanuary 6, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    I'm following you in Pinterest now! It's so fun!

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  12. Liz That Skinny Chick Can BakeJanuary 6, 2012 at 6:57 PM

    I'm always excited when one of my sweets is featured here! Thanks, Lisa!

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  13. AnonymousJanuary 6, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    Lisa,
    Hi! I brought Spritz Cookies and Punch. Thank you for hosting. Pat

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  14. UnknownJanuary 6, 2012 at 9:47 PM

    I linked up my triple chocolate cookies! Thanks as always for hosting!

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  15. KatrinaJanuary 6, 2012 at 10:11 PM

    Hi! I linked up my Dark Chocolate Coconut Brownies. Off to go visit some of the other deliciousness.

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  16. CindyJanuary 6, 2012 at 11:19 PM

    Ilinked up some yummu blueberry granola and so wonderful Apple Cinnamon Bites. A family favorite.

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  17. SamCynJanuary 7, 2012 at 4:53 AM

    Happy New Year Lisa and congrats on the followers! I linked up date-walnut buttermilk muffins...they're a sweet and hearty breakfast treat.

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  18. AdelynJanuary 7, 2012 at 5:29 AM

    YAYYY! SO excited for you! And you said it best: Keep the sweets coming!

    www.randomnessfromtheaddiecorner.blogspot.com

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  19. carolinaheartstringsJanuary 7, 2012 at 6:52 AM

    We are back! Linking up every week with our Sweet Taste of Saturday. We linked up a great healthy dessert today. Thanks for hosting.

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  20. AndiJanuary 7, 2012 at 7:03 AM

    Congradulations! You were the first person who came to my blog a yr ago and invited me to your party. Thank you I am sharing the "best sugar cookies" andi

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  21. Dorothy @ Crazy for CrustJanuary 7, 2012 at 7:29 AM

    Thanks for hosting! I linked up a few goodies this week. :)

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  22. Mary BergfeldJanuary 7, 2012 at 8:41 AM

    Everything here looks wonderful. I am new to your blog, so I took some extra time to browse through your earlier entries. I'm so glad I did that. I really like the food and recipes you share with your readers and I'll definitely be back. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  23. Daisy@NevertoosweetJanuary 7, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    Love all the recipes you've linked. but I couldn't take my eyes off the nutella french toast!!!

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  24. RebekahJanuary 7, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    Drooling as usual over all the fantastic recipes!!! :D

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  25. WinnieJanuary 7, 2012 at 9:43 AM

    Hi
    I've linked up to my "Chocolate Fudge Tart.
    Thanks for hosting this party each week :)

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  26. The Sweet CupcakerJanuary 7, 2012 at 12:22 PM

    Linking up for the first time! Thanks for commenting on the blog and introducing me to your sweets for saturdays!

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  27. MrsW - Smell the RosesJanuary 7, 2012 at 12:36 PM

    Hi Lisa, thanks for inviting me over! I've linked up the cookies post from mine for you. Off to have a browse around your blog now :)

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  28. AmaliaJanuary 7, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    Hey there, thank for inviting me! I've linked up :)

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  29. ManuJanuary 7, 2012 at 1:26 PM

    Peanut Butter Fudge is linked. :-)

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  30. Cupcake Crazy GemJanuary 7, 2012 at 4:17 PM

    Welcome to pinterest, get ready to get addicted! and thanks for the comments on my cupcakes - glad to have found such a delish link up party!

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  31. ~*~The Family~*~January 7, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    Thanks for the invite. Think I gain a couple pounds just looking at the pictures of the sweets :o)

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  32. The Cooking ActressJanuary 7, 2012 at 7:21 PM

    Thank you so much for commenting and the invite! I'm super excited and have linked up :)

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  33. Carrie - young living oil ladyJanuary 7, 2012 at 8:57 PM

    Some of the best looking sweets I have ever seen! Mouth watering delicious! It is a good thing they are only pictures! Thanks for linking up. I shared my homemade cinnamon rolls and chocolate truffles.. YUM!

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  34. MaellenJanuary 7, 2012 at 9:39 PM

    Hey Lisa! I linked up with my Chocolate Chip Pumpkin Bread. Thanks! You have some yummy looking things here!!

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  35. KatyaJanuary 8, 2012 at 12:31 AM

    Thanks for the invite! I linked up my New Year's Snickerdoole Cake with Brown Sugar Cinnamon Buttercream. I gotta check out the Peppermint Choco Chip Cookies:), I'm addicted to anything peppermint!

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  36. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2012 at 12:39 AM

    Thanks for the comment, and invitation Lisa. I linked up my pie! Sooooo many yummy looking things! Well done on all the followers too xo
    www.eatenjoylive.blogspot.com

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  37. Lisa@Pickles and CheeseJanuary 8, 2012 at 5:26 AM

    Hi Lisa, it's so nice to meet you! Thanks for the invitation. You have a great site here!!

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  38. CarlaJanuary 8, 2012 at 6:11 AM

    Thanks for visiting my blog Lisa! I've linked my recipe in your round up! Looks like lots of great stuff!

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  39. justbakedJanuary 8, 2012 at 6:24 AM

    Wow! 1000 followers! That is so awesome! Congratulations. I just started blogging 2 months ago, so I was so happy that you invited me to be a part of this amazing group of recipes! Thank you!I linked Cinnascones, Cocoa Oatmeal Jumbos, and Peanut Butter Candy Mini Brownie Cups.

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  40. sue @ cakeballs, cookies and moreJanuary 8, 2012 at 6:46 AM

    OMG the french toast! I am dying here. And thanks for the party!

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  41. ShannonJanuary 8, 2012 at 7:05 AM

    Thanks for the invite Lisa. I added my Sopapilla Blondies. I love your site. :)

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  42. Julie @ Sugarfoot EatsJanuary 8, 2012 at 7:07 AM

    Thanks so much for the invite to your awesome link up!!!!

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  43. AmyJanuary 8, 2012 at 7:28 AM

    I linked up w/ my Mistletoe Cookies! Thank you for commenting on my recipe blog! :) I rarely post there... as I'm always on my family blog!

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  44. JulianaJanuary 8, 2012 at 7:50 AM

    I just love enjoying your linky party every week, so much so that I have decided to give my own a-go! Please come & post any comforting recipe from this week that you love and enjoy. It doesn't matter if they are sweet or salty! Thanks for the love :) Here's the post... http://www.piecelovecooking.com/2012/01/start-inlinkz-script-typetextjavascript.html

    XOXO,
    Juliana
    www.piecelovecooking.com

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  45. Cookie PartyJanuary 8, 2012 at 8:13 AM

    Hi Lisa, thanks for visiting our blog! I love this idea; I have linked up Red Velvet Cake. Thanks :)

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  46. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2012 at 8:25 AM

    Thanks again, Lisa. I linked up my celebration cupcakes and I'll give a shout out to you on my blog. Looking forward to more recipes!

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  47. Debi at Life CurrentsJanuary 8, 2012 at 8:38 AM

    Thanks for the invite! I linked up my Lemon Tiramisu. Thanks also for hosting.Have a wonderful day!

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  48. KateJanuary 8, 2012 at 8:39 AM

    Thanks for the invitation! I added a link to my festive peppermint meringues. They are yummy!

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  49. JulianaJanuary 8, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    I just posted my homemade Bacon-Bourbon-Maple Glazed Doughnuts & my Over the Top Brunch Burgers on those same doughnuts! Thanks for being a gracious host once again!

    XOXO,
    Juliana
    www.piecelovecooking.com

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  50. EvaJanuary 8, 2012 at 9:20 AM

    Thanks for the invite, Lisa! I just linked up and can't wait to check out the other delicious goodies on the page.

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  51. Starving StudentJanuary 8, 2012 at 9:36 AM

    Thanks for recommending my recipe to your site... Can't wait to try some of the recipes posted here. :)

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  52. CindyJanuary 8, 2012 at 9:41 AM

    I've linked up Aunt Geri's Magic Cookie Bar @ #137! :-)

    All the recipes look amazing!

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  53. SandyJanuary 8, 2012 at 10:23 AM

    Thanks for inviting me to join your Sweets for Saturday party! I goofed though and put my blog name instead of the name of the dessert in the title. It's suppose to be my "Mom's Chocolate Pie" recipe. Have a lovely day.

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  54. KristinaJanuary 8, 2012 at 11:40 AM

    I added my Chocolate Chip Banana Cake w/Cream Cheese Frosting recipe. Thanks for inviting me!!

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  55. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2012 at 2:06 PM

    I just linked up my Almond Joy Babies!

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  56. CookieCrazedMamaJanuary 8, 2012 at 2:29 PM

    I've shared my recipes for Tangerine Tea Cakes and Dream Brownies! Thanks for visiting me!

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  57. Veronica's KitchenJanuary 8, 2012 at 2:38 PM

    Thanks for hosting the event, there are so many delicious sweet! Congrats on the marching to 1000+ followers!

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  58. UnknownJanuary 8, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    Thanks for inviting me to take part. I'd never heard of link parties before, but it's a great idea! I forgot to comment yesterday to let you know that I'd linked my recipe for individual meringues with lime cream.

    And congratulations on reaching 1000 followers! What a great achievement!

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  59. UnknownJanuary 8, 2012 at 4:21 PM

    Oh and I just linked to my caramel cheesecake too. :)

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  60. FloraJanuary 8, 2012 at 4:47 PM

    I know fudge season is over, but I linked up some super easy Chocolate-Peanut fudge! I am so happy you now have 1000 followers! Very cool.

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  61. UnknownJanuary 8, 2012 at 5:02 PM

    Thanks for the invite!! I linked up my chocolate oatmeal biscotti.

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  62. TeresaJanuary 8, 2012 at 5:18 PM

    Hi Lisa! I linked up my banana rum trifle. Thanks for visiting me : )

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  63. LauraJanuary 8, 2012 at 5:19 PM

    Thanks for leaving a comment on my Eggnog Cranberry Muffins Lisa! Just linked up my post here.

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  64. Jess Wakasugi {Life's Simple Measures}January 8, 2012 at 5:33 PM

    Thanks so much for the invite, I linked up with a couple of my recipes from this week. Glad to be your newest follower :)

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  65. Tina @ Sugar Bean BakersJanuary 8, 2012 at 5:59 PM

    Hi! Thanks for the invite over. you've got a ton of linkers- that's so awesome!!

    Tina
    http://sugarbeanbakers.blogspot.com

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  66. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    Hello, I linked up with the orange spiced shortbread. Can't wait to try some of these new recipes! Thanks!

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  67. FMCJanuary 8, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    Linked my CARAMEL BUTTERCREAM ICING! Hope you all try it an enjoy!! Thanks for the invite, can congrats for your followers. :D

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  68. ClairJanuary 8, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    Thanks for the invitation! I've linked up and am looking forward to browsing the rest!

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  69. Melanie @ The Sweet LifeJanuary 8, 2012 at 6:24 PM

    My very first link up - cinnamon swirl bread! Thanks for hosting!

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  70. Michael AnnJanuary 8, 2012 at 6:50 PM

    Hi Lisa! Thank you for visiting The Big Green Bowl and leaving a comment, and letting me know about your link party. Would love to join up! I'll add my Cranberry Chocolate Chunk Scones and my Heavenly Chocolate Mousse. Congrats on all your followers!

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  71. MissyJanuary 8, 2012 at 7:04 PM

    Thanks for inviting me to join the party! I've added the Chocolate Chip-Banana Bread post.

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  72. UnknownJanuary 8, 2012 at 7:07 PM

    Just linked my Salted Chocolate Cashew Caramel Candies!! Thanks so much for the invite Lisa and visiting my blog!

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  73. Angie @ Sweet Natured TreatsJanuary 8, 2012 at 7:14 PM

    Thanks so much for stopping by Angie's Sweet Natured Treats. As a newbie to the food blog world, it's so nice to have someone notice I'm out there! I linked up my Tiramisu Cheesecake and Gluten-Free Chewy Chocolate Chip Cookies.

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  74. Sarah @ Homestyle Cooking Around The WorldJanuary 8, 2012 at 7:26 PM

    Hi Lisa, Thanks for the visit and comment- I've linked up the Caramel Oatmeal Chewies. Glad to have found you- following you on facebook and looking forward to seeing more of what you are making. Have a great week!

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  75. dejamoJanuary 8, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    Hi Lisa. Thanks for stopping by Cooking without a Net and the invitation to link to your event. I linked to my post, but entered my name instead of Golden Oat Cookies and couldn't figure out how to fix it - sorry!

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  76. dejamoJanuary 8, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    It's Dejamo from Cooking without a Net again - I just noticed that I can delete the link and re-enter it correctly. Thanks again!

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  77. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2012 at 8:50 PM

    I linked up, my first party :) Hope i did it right! Love your blog!!

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  78. SuziJanuary 8, 2012 at 9:02 PM

    Thank you for the invitation to your sweets link up party! I just added the link to my Gingerbread Scones :) Love your blog! Great job!

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  79. AnonymousJanuary 8, 2012 at 9:54 PM

    Thank you for stopping by my blog and inviting me to join your party! I linked up my mocha chocolate chip bars! :)

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  80. LaurenJanuary 9, 2012 at 12:12 AM

    Thanks for the comment :) I linked up my lemon meringue cupcakes. Congratulations on the 1000 followers!

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  81. CindyJanuary 9, 2012 at 1:06 AM

    Linked 137. Aunt Geri's Magic Cookie squares and 147. berry custard pie.

    Linked you on my site: http://checkthefridge.blogspot.com/

    Found some great recipes here! Thanks.

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  82. HannahJanuary 9, 2012 at 5:13 AM

    Thanks for the invite! Linked up my Chocolate Pudding Pie.

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  83. EmaJanuary 9, 2012 at 5:24 AM

    thank you i submitted my Cinnamon Rolls :)
    love ur blog

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  84. Kitchen NinjaJanuary 9, 2012 at 6:19 AM

    Thanks for visiting and suggesting I join the linky party -- I've linked my breakfast / snack bars. What yummy ideas I see!

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  85. ShannonJanuary 9, 2012 at 6:50 AM

    I linked my vegan faux-butterfinger milkshake!

    http://leavesandflours.blogspot.com/2012/01/faux-butterfinger-milkshake.html

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  86. JanaJanuary 9, 2012 at 6:58 AM

    Thanks for the invite, I've linked up my fabulous Red Velvet Cheesecake Cake.

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  87. HeatherJanuary 9, 2012 at 7:24 AM

    I posted my gluten free, refined sugar free Almond Coconut Tea Biscuits....thanks again for inviting me!

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  88. Ali BJanuary 9, 2012 at 9:07 AM

    I linked up my cherry lime margarita whoopie pies! Thanks for inviting me to join the party :)

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  89. BethJanuary 9, 2012 at 9:08 AM

    Thanks for the comment! I linked up my No Bake Cookies and Cream bars---my first ever link up!

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  90. Stan and Jody GabaraJanuary 9, 2012 at 9:31 AM

    Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving a comment. I linked up my sugar cookies. Love your blog!

    Jody
    rootedinthyme.blogspot.com
    thymeforhome.blogspot.com

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  91. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2012 at 9:40 AM

    Congrats on hitting 1000 - yippee! Also thanks for the invite - I linked up The Orange Bee's "Orange Cheesecake!

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  92. JackieJanuary 9, 2012 at 9:53 AM

    I've linked up! Thank you so much for this. I can't wait to check out all of the other desserts!

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  93. ErinJanuary 9, 2012 at 10:20 AM

    I added The Triple Threat Brownies. Thanks for doing this and commenting on my blog for letting me know!

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  94. Moolicious KitchenJanuary 9, 2012 at 12:08 PM

    Hi Lisa,
    Thanks for checking out my blog. Yours is amazing.

    Any interested followers are welcome :)

    Moolicious!

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  95. CaseyJanuary 9, 2012 at 12:41 PM

    Thanks for the invite to your Link up! I posted the Cookie Dough Cheesecake Bars. There are so many other tasty things on here that I would love to try!!

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  96. MollyJanuary 9, 2012 at 1:17 PM

    Thanks for the invite! This is such a fun idea!

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  97. Margaret Murphy TrippJanuary 9, 2012 at 1:49 PM

    Hi, it was nice to meet you on my blog. I've linked up the cinnamon scones and added your button on my sidebar. All the treats on this post look great. Congrats on your milestone!

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  98. Ange @ EveryDay DessertsJanuary 9, 2012 at 2:07 PM

    Congrats on all the viewers, that's awesome! :)
    I've linked up my Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Bars.

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  99. AnonymousJanuary 9, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    I've linked up my Chocolate Orange Cheesecake! Sooo many things I need to go and make from this round up!

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  100. JennJanuary 9, 2012 at 9:16 PM

    Oops...sorry I missed this. I hope to take part in the next one!

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  101. Be_Radiant @ Cinna-moonBeamsJanuary 10, 2012 at 7:48 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog and for the invite! I'm so late and soooo sorry I missed this, such an awesome idea! The gallery looks amazing!

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  102. JelleJanuary 11, 2012 at 6:12 PM

    I so love the cakes and pastries. This is a good read, worth my time spent in reading it! Thanks for sharing!

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  103. UnknownJanuary 11, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    Hi Lisa
    I got your email/comment to link up my rainbow mini cheesecakes. Would love to, just a little unsure how. Let me know and I will do what i need to! Currently taking a peek at a few that took my fancy.
    Traci.

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