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Whether your preference runs towards the classic like Triple Chocolate Cupcakes, the fruity such as Mini Strawberry Cupcakes, or the whimsical as in Unicorn Cupcakes, American Girl Cupcakes has you covered with more than 50 eye-catching, super delicious recipes. This beautifully photographed volume of inspired cupcake recipes, the latest title in the best-selling American Girl collection of cookbooks, begins with a range of trusted cake and frosting options, then offers easy ideas for the many creative ways in which cake and frosting can be combined, added to, and embellished according to preference and the occasion. American Girl Cupcakes features more than 50 fabulous recipes, from the classic to the fantastic. Try carrot cake cupcakes with cream cheese frosting, devil’s food with easy chocolate ganache, or cupcakes with flavors like rocky road, cookies-n-cream, chocolate banana cream pie, salted caramel, blackberry coconut, cinnamon roll, and brown butter-honey. Once baked, you’ll find ample inspiration when it comes to decorating, including everything from a simple swipe of frosting and scattering of sprinkles, to toasted coconut, marshmallows, fresh fruit, edible flowers, colorful glazes, crunchy nuts, ice cream, and more. The latest title in the best-selling American Girl Cookbook collection, American Girl Cupcakes appeals to novice and experienced bakers alike with easy-to-follow directions, beautiful full-color photography, and simple ideas for decorating. You’ll also find everything you need to create cupcakes with ease, from a list of useful tools and baking tips to suggested frosting-cake combinations and step-by-step instructions for decorating. Table of Contents Favorite Cupcakes Double Vanilla Cupcakes Yellow Cupcakes Vanilla Cupcakes Chocolate Cupcakes Devil’s Food Cupcakes Carrot Cake Cupcakes Gingerbread Cupcakes Pink Velvet Fruity Cupcakes Triple Berry Cupcakes Toasted Coconut Cupcakes Apple Crumb Cupcakes Lemon Blueberry Crunch Cupcakes Tropical/Pina Colada Cupcakes Mini Strawberry Cheesecakes Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cupcakes Blackberry Coconut Cupcakes Banana Split Cupcakes Orange Creamsicle Cupcakes Chocolate Cupcakes Dark Chocolate Cupcakes with Peanut Butter Frosting Mini Chocolate-Mint Cupcakes Triple Chocolate Cupcakes Molten Chocolate Cupcakes Hot Chocolate Cupcakes Rocky Road Cupcakes Peppermint Mocha/Chocolate Peppermint Cupcakes White Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes Cookies-n-Cream Cupcakes Chocolate Banana Cream Pie Cupcakes Specialty Cupcakes Birthday Cake Cupcakes Sundae Cupcakes Salted Caramel Cupcakes Unicorn Cupcakes Piñata Cupcakes Watermelon Cupcakes Funfetti Cupcakes Easter/Speckled Egg Cupcakes Brown Butter-Honey Cupcakes Cinnamon Roll Cupcakes with Cream Cheese Frosting Cookie Dough Cupcakes Frostings, Glazes & More Basic Buttercream Buttercream Flavors Cream Cheese Frosting (w/ flavor variations) Marshmallow Frosting Meringue Frosting Whipped Cream Frosting Rich Chocolate Glaze Gooey Chocolate Glaze Vanilla Glaze (w/ flavor variations) Easy Chocolate Ganache Caramel Drizzle Sugared Flowers & Petals

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Celebrate the traditions and winter holidays of your favorite American Girl characters with this enchanting advent calendar.With the American Girl Pop-Up Advent Calendar, counting down to Christmas has never been so magical! Open the cover of this captivating collectible to reveal a stunning pop-up holiday tree standing above 25 compartments filled with displayable ornaments featuring 12 of your favorite American Girl characters and their cherished animal companions, from Melody's pet dog Bo to Samantha's teddy bear. Also included is a 28-page softcover guidebook containing fascinating facts about iconic American Girls throughout history—and the ways in which they celebrate the season. POP-UP TREE Like magic, a 12' tree pops up when the covers are opened! A fun activity and adorable holiday decoration. 25+ SURPRISES Behind each door is an American Girl ornament to add to the tree every day from December 1st-25

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Featuring more than 50 recipes for kid-friendly dishes from different countries, American Girl Around the World Cookbook will inspire young chefs to taste and learn about new cuisines while perfecting kitchen skills. In this fifth cookbook from Williams Sonoma and American Girl, aspiring cooks will expand their culinary knowledge and palate—and discover a world of savory and sweet delicacies like mini meatballs from Sweden; fresh spring rolls from Vietnam; pad thai from Thailand; tikka masala from India; paella from Spain; kiwi and berry pavolvas from New Zealand; sticky toffee pudding from Great Britain, and so much more. The easy-to-follow recipes are organized by type and span the globe—from France to Brazil, Turkey to Argentina, Italy to India and beyond—giving kid cooks an opportunity to learn how people eat all over the world. An illustrated map with flags, colorful illustrations featuring passports, and party ideas for sharing these worldly recipes with friends round out the collection. Small Plates & Snacks Bite-Size Falafel (Middle East) Vietnamese Veggie Spring Rolls (Vietnam) Tex-Mex Chicken & Black Bean Nachos (Mexico) Swedish Meatballs (Sweden) Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce (Southeast Asia) Roasted Red Pepper Humms (Middle East) Tzatziki with Pita Triangles (Greece) Tandoori Chicken Wings (India) Brazilian Cheese Puffs (Brazil) Beef Empanadas (Latin America) Asian Veggie Dumplings (China) Veggie Sushi Hand Rolls (Japan) Souvlaki (Greece) Moroccan-Spiced Chicken Skewers (Morocco) Potato Latkes (Eastern Europe) Cheese Fondue (Switzerland) Soups & Sandwiches Veggie Banh Mi (Vietnam) Ramen Noodle Bowl (Japan) Chicken Shawarma Pita Pockets (Middle East) Smorrebrod (Denmark) Tomato Gazpacho (Spain) Pasta & Bean Soup (Italy) Tortilla Soup (Mexico) Avocado & Black Bean Tortas (Mexico) Cubanos (Cuba) Matzoh Ball Soup (Eastern Europe) Rice & Noodles Pad Thai (Thailand) Japchae (Korea) Bucatini all’Amatriciana (Italy) Simple Fried Rice (China) Arroz con Pollo (Latin America) Couscous with Apricots & Almonds (North Africa) Chicken Chow Mein (China) Hawaiian Fried Rice (Hawaii) Pasta with Pesto (Italy) Chicken Tikka Masala (India) Chicken, Broccoli & Cashew Stir-Fry (China) Vegetable Paella (Spain) Drinks & Desserts Mexican Chocolate Pudding (Mexico) Hawaiian Shave Ice (Hawaii) Kiwi & Berry Pavlovas (New Zealand) Pineapple-Coconut Smoothie (Southeast Asia) Black Forest Cake (Germany) Chai Milkshake (India) Tres Leches Cakes (Latin America) Sticky Toffee Pudding (Great Britain) Watermelon-Lime Refresher (Mexico) Krembo (Israel) Mango Lassi (India) “Marshmallow” Pudding (South Africa) French Apple Tart (France)

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The ninth book in the bestselling series from American Girl, American Girl Holiday Baking features over 45 delicious recipes for young chefs to bake for the holidays. Inspiring photography, ideas for planning festive celebrations, and plenty of helpful cooking tips make this book the perfect gift for the budding chef in your life.During the holidays, there’s no more cozy way to spend an afternoon than in the kitchen baking treats for your family and friends! And with more than 50 enticing recipes for sweet treats to mark the season, American Girl Holiday Baking is the perfect inspiration for young chefs everywhere. From mouthwatering Thanksgiving pies to spectacular Christmas cookies, winter-themed cupcakes, chocolate candies, and nut brittles, there’s a special treat to celebrate every occasion during the winter season. In these colorful pages, aspiring young chefs will find fantastic ideas for home-baked gifts that are perfect for sharing, plus decorating tips, packaging ideas, and super-fun ways to be creative—while filling the home with the wonderful aromas of holiday baking. Sample recipes include: Snowy Gingerbread Trees Hot Cocoa Cookies Peppermint Swirl Macarons Pumpkin-Spice Snickerdoodles Cinnamon-Swirl Apple Pie Chocolate-Raspberry Tartlets Holiday Star Tart Snowflake Cupcakes Sticky Toffee Puddings Sugar-and-Spice Popovers Candy Cane Bark Chocolate Walnut Toffee In addition to essential baking tips and safety knowhow, discover fun skills like piping and flooding icing, transforming sugar cookies into ornaments, frosting cakes, and rolling dough like a pro. The recipes can be made with everyday cookware and kitchen utensils. Whether you want to make spectacular cookies for a cookie exchange party, seasonal cakes and tarts for a special dessert, or homemade candies and confections for gifts, this beautifully photographed collection of recipes will become a new holiday treasure and tradition.

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