You know, a binder where you store all of the great ideas you see in magazines? Kinda like retro Pinterest.
{Remember life before Pinterest?}
{Remember 2009?}
I had never seen anything so pretty in my whole life. A color-coordinated dessert table?!? It went immediately into my idea book. Well, it's 2012 now...and Amy Atlas, queen of gorgeous dessert tables, has a beautiful new book called Sweet Designs.
The book is filled with dessert tables like this one:
{Oh, how sweet!}
And this one:
{Oh, how fun!}
In Sweet Designs, you'll find all of the instructions for baking the desserts (plus short-cut options), crafting the displays, and styling the table.
It makes you want to have a party.
Amanda from i am baker gathered several of us together celebrate and to make one of Amy's recipes...I made the Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles.
Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles
{adapted with permission from Sweet Designs by Amy Atlas}3/4 cup hazelnuts
1 cup bittersweet chocolate chips
3/4 cup Nutella
6 TBSP unsalted butter, room temperature
sprinkles
Preheat oven to 350. Lay hazelnuts in a single layer on a cookie sheet and bake for 15-18 minutes. Transfer immediately to a dish towel, cover and steam for 1 minute. Rub vigorously with the towel to loosen the skins.
Chop the hazelnuts (don't worry about an skins that are still on the nuts), and measure out 1/2 cup. (Eat or save any excess.)
Melt the chocolate chips in a bowl over a pan of barely simmering water.
{Side note: I am never without these chocolate chips. Throw a handful in a container of Fage 2% Greek yogurt. Lunch=done.}
Remove from heat and stir in the butter and Nutella. Stir in the chopped hazelnuts. Refrigerate for 45 minutes to 1 hour, until scoopable.
{At this point, I contemplated grabbing a spoon and parking myself and the bowl in front of The Young & the Restless. Be strong, my friends.}
Place the sprinkles on a rimmed plate. Scoop the chilled chocolate mixture by the tablespoon into the palm of your hand and roll into a ball. Roll the truffles in the sprinkles. (You'll probably need to wash your hands several times during this process.)
Place on a cookie sheet and chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
***giveaway closed! congrats to lizy b.!***
Aaaaand, there's more. All of those bakers celebrating Amy today? Well, we're ALL giving away a copy of Sweet Designs. So, for more chances to win, go visit these lovely ladies:
The Adventure of Sweet Sugarbelle: Amy Atlas Book Giveaway
TidyMom: Honey Panna Cotta
Two Peas and Their Pod: Banana Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting
Sweetapolita: Pink Eclairs
Sweetopia: Chocolate Beehive Cupcakes
My Baking Addiction: Banana Whoopie Pies
Bakingdom: Mini Strawberry Trifles
{Please forgive me for 2 posts in a row with giveaways. I just didn't want you to miss out on either chance to win...} :)
This book sounds amazing!
ReplyDeleteI've loved Amy Atlas for years-would love to win a copy!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win her book!
ReplyDeleteThose are so cute, I'd love to win the book.
ReplyDeleteThis book looks amazing and dangerous to have around...but I'll take it!
ReplyDeleteI love Nutella! These would be fantastic :)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win a book to help me self-cater the dessert bar at my wedding!
ReplyDeleteThose truffles look so good! I'd love to win the book to throw some great parties for children.
ReplyDeleteblyss88@yahoo.com
I'm guessing we can forgive your indiscretion in having 2 giveaways in a row, since your awesome. The truffles look delicious too. darlabeck@yahoo.com
ReplyDeletemy comment is that i love to take YOUR ideas and adapt them to be gluten free!
ReplyDeleteYou had me at chocolate and hazelnut. I definitely don't think that bowl would have made it past me into truffle form...and nobody would ever have been the wiser. ;)
ReplyDeleteI would love to win a copy of her book!! I am NOT a good baker and need all the help I can get!!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting!! I'd love to win this book!!
ReplyDeleteHow could you go wrong with a table dedicated wholly to desserts?! Yum! Rcam5@bellsouth. net
ReplyDeleteI would never think to color coordinate a dessert table. My world is revolutionized. :)
ReplyDeleteWow, thanks for another giveaway... this book is right up my alley!
ReplyDeleteThe truffles look delicious and I would love to win a copy of this book. Gorgeous dessert tables!
ReplyDeleteI just love the "oh honey" table! Does the book explain how to add the non-edible parts to the tables too?
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try these truffles, they look so good.
ReplyDeleteWOW I am sure this would be a great help in helping to plan a festive event for my husband's 50th birthday coming up.
ReplyDeletechocolate + nutella...oh my! the book looks super cute!
ReplyDeleteAmy's book looks amazing. I am good at baking but not so creative when it comes to putting it all together. I could really use this book!!!
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win, and I forgive you. :-)
ReplyDeleteI love Amy Atlas, I'd love to win this book.
ReplyDeleteLooks amazing! I'd love to win this book.
ReplyDeleteThose are so pretty! I bet the book is awesome!
ReplyDeletei think i would eat that whole bowl of truffle mix!!
ReplyDeletelmm_lisa@hotmail.com
Those are my favorite chocolate chips too :) This book looks great!
ReplyDeleteThe honey table is divine. I need an excuse to throw a party now!
ReplyDeleteThose truffles look so good and are so versatile since you can decorate them to match any theme or color scheme!
ReplyDeleteI like your adaptation. :) It definitely screams 'SPRING!' Which I need to hear, considering we've been dealing with snow here in Northern Maine lately. :/
ReplyDeleteAnd it's so awesome of you and your fellow baking bloggers to cover the release of her book like this. It warms my heart to see the community you've created. :)
That book looks like so much fun, thank you.
ReplyDeleteAwesome book. I'd love to win a copy!!
ReplyDeleteThis book looks incredible! I can't wait to have a party and use the book for some ideas!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to have found your blog.. and thank you for offering a give-away, she really has such beautiful table-scapes!
ReplyDeleteI am definitely making these truffles...TODAY!! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteP.S. I would love to have this book to further inspire me~ ; )
These look delicious - and SO easy!
ReplyDeleteI love chocolate with hazelnut! It's my favorite! And that truffle with green sprinkles looks amazing! :)
ReplyDeleteThis book looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Those sprinkles are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteWonderful!!! I especially like that bee/honey party spread. So cute!
ReplyDeleteI'm not entering the giveaway just had to tell you how wonderful your truffles look. Saw your tweet that you were baking with chocolate (from the book) and couldn't wait to see what you came up with. I also love your ceramic fruit basket, wherever did you find that?!
ReplyDeleteWhat a neat looking book! That looks like a bit too much bittersweet chocolate for me, but I know my husband would LOVE those! :) Thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThe truffles are super cute! Love the sprinkles!
ReplyDeleteWow! Those tables are gorgeous! I would love a copy of her book!
ReplyDeleteI'd love a copy! And those truffles look delicious!
ReplyDeleteYUM. I have a jar of Nutella I have been holding out on opening.
ReplyDeleteWhile the designs shown are probably too feminine looking for a gathering hosted by my boyfriend and me, they are VERY inspiring. Can't wait to make those truffles!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, these are so pretty and look delicious! You're making me want to make (and eat) them this very minute, Bridget! (Just here to tell you that, not enter the giveaway ;-)
ReplyDeleteCute truffles! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteMmmm.... Chocolate Hazelnut Truffles....
ReplyDeleteEnter me in!! Love your stuff BTW
ReplyDeletemakes me swoon for pretty parties and pretty desserts!
ReplyDeleteThese look delish and so simple! I would love a copy of Amy's book!
ReplyDeleteI would love a copy of Amy's book-that honey dessert table is incredible! And those truffles you made-mmmmm!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Gwen
I will have to make these for my husband. He loves truffles!
ReplyDeletegah! this makes me want to throw a party just to throw a party. i love entertaining and this book would totally make me look like such a pro. winning! ps. you can have a giveaway any day of the week. i won't judge you. ;)
ReplyDeleteAll the recipes look so accessible and good!
ReplyDeleteI think I'd have to throw a party just about every week. ;D We're going to be having a new home party soon!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I would love a copy! and that nutella... mmmmm!
ReplyDeleteThese truffles look great! hannahdunn at hotmail dot com
ReplyDeletelove your blog, and love the truffles! they are so fun!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome book! Would it help me plan my 1920s themed birthday party this year?
ReplyDeleteHer tables are amazing! I'd love to see more of her fun ideas!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait for my book to come in the mail today!! I have a retro pinterest book too! Nothing better than a rainy day with a movie gluing in all the fabulous pictures I've clipped out and want to save forever!
ReplyDeleteI love the vibrancy of the green sprinkles against the dark chocolate. And yummmmm.....
ReplyDeleteI ♥ truffles! These look delish!
ReplyDeleteI ♥ truffles! These look delish!
ReplyDeleteThese truffles look so delish! And the book sounds/looks absolutely amazing! I. WANT! :-)
ReplyDeleteLooks so pretty & spring-like!
ReplyDeleteYUMMO! Brilliant as always, Bridget!
ReplyDeleteUm, is it weird that I just want to get a cup of coffee and look at all your idea books?!??? How much fun is that!!!
ReplyDeleteThis book by Amy is just what I'm missing from my collection. It would make party planning that much better!
ReplyDeleteI would love this book!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome looking book & awesome looking little truffles!
ReplyDeleteThe color coordinated tables are so cute!
ReplyDeleteThis book seems so amazing and I would love to win!!!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win a copy of Amy's book.
ReplyDeleteNikki Andress cna601@jaguar1.usouthal.edu
I haven't thought about truffles in the longest time...now seeing these pictures, I want some...and now! They look so delicious!
ReplyDeleteThe truffles look delicious and that book looks like a new home entertainer (like me!) necessity!
ReplyDeleteI was laughing out loud about the comment about life before Pinterest. I had to do some self reflection and the result was cancelling my pinterest account. I have enough on-line addictions (like your blog) and I just can't keep on telling my kids "just a minute". :) So I am probably the only one I know who is sticking with the three ring binder approach.
ReplyDeleteLove your blog, you inspire me to try new things. Thank you for that.
I would LOVE to win a copy of this book! Everything looks so gorgeous. :)
ReplyDeleteThese truffles look so delicious! I have been trying to decide what to make this afternoon...these just might win!
ReplyDeleteWould love to have a copy of the book
ReplyDeleteLove how to decorated the truffles. Too pretty to eat.
ReplyDeleteThis book looks fabulous!! I would love to win a copy!
ReplyDeletewow the book looks great and so do the Truffles! I'm a sucker for Nutella.
ReplyDeleteYummy looking truffles, and the book looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThis book looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteCount me in!
ReplyDeleteCount me in!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to try all her wonderful ideas!
ReplyDeleteChocolate and hazelnuts are so delicious together!
ReplyDeleteI 100% used to have an idea book like that!! I would rip out all of my favorite fashion spreads from Vogue and In Style. They're still somewhere in my closets. These truffles look fantastic!!
ReplyDeletethose truffles look great, I will be making a batch this weekend.
ReplyDeleteLove to get my hands on this wonderful book.
These are so perfect for any time of year! I'm in awe of her party designs - so pretty
ReplyDeleteI still use an idea book...I know how ancient!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great giveaway!
Nana Jan
gyoder3@frontier.com
ohhh these are fancy!! They are so cute - - and the decoration options are endless!!
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE Amy's book! These truffles are definitely on my must try list!
ReplyDeleteI would love a copy of this book to help me plan a bridal shower for my best friend!
ReplyDeleteThese are perfect for my nutella crazed friend's wedding shower!
ReplyDeleteLooks like lots of fun! Your blog is inspiring!
ReplyDeleteannemohl@gmail.com
Your blog is the best! Seriously, when I first discovered it I went through all of your baking basics posts and inspired me to hunt down Atecco meringue powder and create my own!
ReplyDeleteI am a huge fan of Amy Atlas. Her book looks amazing. Thanks for the chance to win a copy.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this book!
ReplyDeleteI love the idea behind this book!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great book, I would love to have it!
ReplyDeleteSWEET!
ReplyDeleteNaomi
naomihaak@gmail.com
Would love a copy of this book!
ReplyDeleteAmy -- what creative ideas you have. Thanks for the book, now I can copy you. Unless you'd like to do a table for me?
ReplyDeleteI love the truffles. So cute!
ReplyDeleteTruffles make my life complete....so does your wonderful work! I would love a copy of the book too!
ReplyDeleteTruffles make my life complete....so does your wonderful work! I would love a copy of the book too!
ReplyDeleteWhoa, delicious! I would love a copy of her book!
ReplyDeleteHow cute are those?! I love recipes that can be easily adaptable for any occasion!
ReplyDeleteEverything looks so pretty! Would love a copy of her book!
ReplyDeleteWould love to win!
ReplyDeleteOooh everything looks so delicious! I'd love to have that book, I have a feeling I'd become slightly addicted to it :)
ReplyDeleteWould love to have a copy of this book. Looks like so many great ideas!
ReplyDeleteWould love to win the book for one of my soon-to-be-13-year-old daughters who would love everything about it! I have everything on hand to make the truffles, too. Can't wait to try them.
ReplyDeleteI love your idea of chocolate chips in yogurt. That sounds like a delicious lunch!
ReplyDeleteThose truffles look amazing! I would love to win this book. :)
ReplyDeleteI love your style and your photos! And I know I will love the book :)
ReplyDeleteThose truffles look awesome! I would love the win this book. I know I could get a lot of cookie ideas!
ReplyDeleteThese truffles sound delicious!
ReplyDeleteI love truffles--and I love Nutella, this is a no brainer! Looks delicious!
ReplyDeleteSweet!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun book! I bet you could easily adapt the ideas for a wedding too...
ReplyDeleteAww, looks so yummy! I love your idea book! I've never heard of one before. Thankfully, I have pinterest!
ReplyDeleteThose truffles look amazing! and what a gorgeous book :)
ReplyDeleteThose truffles are so cute! I could easily see them at every holiday. The possibilities are endless. I would love to see what else is in the book and a chance to win the copy. Keep blogging great ideas.
ReplyDeleteThe book looks amazing and the truffles sound delicious! Thanks for hosting this giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThanks for inspiring us all! And thank you for your generosity!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win this book. Enjoy your posts and I thank you for sharing other inspirational people with us.
ReplyDeleteWould love to win her book!!!
ReplyDeleteFun give away!
Just found your site. I will be back often!
ReplyDeleteLove your blog! Thanks so much for holding the giveaway.
ReplyDeletei would love to win her book! looking at all she has created will be like a book version of pinterest!
ReplyDeleteI love truffles and those look so yummy! Do you think I could take a short cut and just use pre-chopped hazel nuts? BTW I would love to win Amy's book!
ReplyDeleteLove the chocolate chips and greek yogurt idea for lunch!!
ReplyDeleteThose truffles look delicious! Thanks for the giveaway!
ReplyDeleteThanks to this giveaway I'm visiting a lot of great blogs today that I've never visited before. I keep saying I'm going to make truffles for the first time - these sound ideal. I kept an idea book when we decided to build our house and it served me well. I haven't kept one since, but I do have several blank journals - one is where I sketch or list ideas for beaded jewelry (although I haven't made any in awhile), one where I write recipes I created that turned out well and ideas for tweaks to said recipes, and I have a third where I document business ideas for that dream restaurant/bakery that's in my head.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win a copy of her book!
ReplyDeleteI love entertaining in my home and this book would give me great inspiration! Love the book! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThere was nothing wrong with this idea "At this point, I contemplated grabbing a spoon and parking myself and the bowl in front of The Young & the Restless." Not only have I contemplated it, but I've done it, during a long marathon of Big Bang Theory!
ReplyDeleteThe truffles look awesome.
ReplyDeleteI need this book!!!
ReplyDeleteI would love a copy of this book!
ReplyDeleteLove the truffles... I'd love to win a copy of her book. Looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteBook looks great! Thanks for the chance of winning it!
ReplyDeleteLooks like Amy has some tasty recipes! Nuts and chocolate are so wonderful together and I love truffles so these look awesome. The way they're decorated makes them look like tons of fun!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun! Your Truffles look beautiful as does everything on your site. Would love to win a copy of Amy's book.
ReplyDeleteThis book sounds amazing.. would be great for party freak like me..i love to craft too
ReplyDeleteThank you for the info ~ here's hoping I win a book! ~ whitney
ReplyDeletewould love to win this book and those treats look amazing
ReplyDeleteThose truffles are just darling!
ReplyDeleteSo excited about this giveaway! I need all the help i can get!
ReplyDeleteI definitely need to add truffles to my things to try.
ReplyDeleteThose truffles look delish! I'd love to win a copy of the book! :)
ReplyDelete-Jamie F.
fu_jami@bentley.edu
I would love o win this book!
ReplyDeleteMarie
Readg4fun@ yahoo dot com
How I would LOVE to win this book!
ReplyDeleteThis book looks awesome and I'm drooling over these truffles. Yummy!
ReplyDeleteI really would LOVE to win this book!!!
ReplyDeleteI am planning my first baby shower for my sister and it will also be my first niece/nephew (haven't found out yet!) so I would LOVE this book to help me make it a gorgeous day for her!!
ReplyDeleteBridget you are so beautiful :) You said be polite :) And by the way....it is my Birthday on April 29th....I'm just saying :)
ReplyDeletecalookies@gmail.com
I would love to win this book and use it as a guide for my x'mas/New year party
ReplyDeleteThis book looks like the perfect inspiration for some wonderful parties to come in 2012! Thanks for sharing...
ReplyDeleteThose look amazing and the cookbook looks so fun!
ReplyDeletethanks for this giveaway!
ReplyDeletedavidshimokawa(at)gmail.com
great looking book
ReplyDeletegkuroda(at)gmail.com
Yay! I love desserts and love throwing easy, creative parties!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveway. I have the baking part down, but the table design? I need some SERIOUS help
ReplyDeleteThese look delicious, I love Nutella!
ReplyDeletethese look amazing! i bet the book is filled with a ton of party inspiration :-)
ReplyDeleteI would love a copy of Amy's book! It looks so amazing. :)
ReplyDeleteThese truffles look divine and I would love to win this amazing book!
ReplyDeleteThese look gorgeous and delicious! Her styling is amazing, I'd so love to win this!
ReplyDeleteThe truffles sound delish, and i've been lusting after this book!
ReplyDeleteThose truffles look simple and delicious!
ReplyDeleteAwesome, another giveaway! :) Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your blog!
ReplyDeleteAmy Atlas is a true inspiration. Would love to win this book!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the giveaway, looks like an amazing book!
ReplyDeleteOh my those truffles are too cute! They are on my to make list! I would love to have a book from Amy Atlas! Kristinamlange@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteI would love to have this book.
ReplyDeleteI love Amy Atlas!!
ReplyDeletei have this bookmarked on my wish list steve.stephens55@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteThis book looks like so much fun! I would love to win!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun book! I would love to win a copy!
ReplyDeleteI would love love love to get this book. I love having parties, but I always feel like something is messing. This would definitely help.
ReplyDeleteWhoa! These just went on the top of my baking list. I am bookmarking them for a baby shower this summer as well!
ReplyDeleteI would love to win a copy of this book! I just heard about you from I am Baker, needless to say after roaming around your site I have signed up to follow you on pinterest and Facebook! Terry Metayer - Sporty35101@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteAmy is just the queen of the well-put-together table! Love that there's recipes too.. I love me some sugar!
ReplyDeleteI really enjoy your blog, tons of inspiration!....and I would love the book!
ReplyDeleteThis looks like such a fun book, would love to win it!! Also the hazelnut truffles, yumm!
ReplyDeleteLove the green ones :)
ReplyDeletewow. so exciting. I would love to win.
ReplyDeleteI would love to win looks like a fun book!!!
ReplyDeleteThis book looks absolutely delightful!
ReplyDeleteI'm hosting a baby shower and would love to see all the great dessert tables!
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