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Welcome to The Inky Dabbler! ✨
SAHM by day, creative dabbler whenever I can. ☕️ Reclaiming my “me time” one ink-stained project at a time & sharing the messy reality of hobbies & tiny humans. 🎨🛠️🍲
Follow for the crafts, stay for the SAHM solidarity! 👇

04/11/2026

Snickers Cookies
Imagine the ultimate flavor collision: Snickers Cookies, where the iconic candy bar meets its perfect match in a buttery, golden dough. Every bite is a high-stakes treasure hunt of ooey-gooey caramel, salted roasted peanuts, and melty milk chocolate. With their irresistible "chewy-meets-crunchy" texture, these cookies are a total crowd-pleaser that turn a simple snack break into a full-blown celebration.

Ingredients:

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped Snickers (about 1 regular-sized bar)
1/4 cup dry roasted peanuts
1/4 cup chocolate chips
1/4 cup Nutella warmed for drizzling (optional)

Instructions:

Whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl. Set aside.
Cream the softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
Fold the flour mixture into the wet ingredients, mixing until combined.
Fold in the chopped Snickers bars, dry roasted peanuts, and chocolate chips.
Pro tip: If the dough seems too dry, you can add an additional tablespoon of softened butter or a splash of milk.
Using a spoon (or cookie scoop), drop rounded tablespoons of cookie dough onto a prepared baking sheet, leaving about 1 1/2 - 2 inches between each cookie.
Place the cookie sheet in the fridge for at least 1 hour. (Optional)
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C)
Pro tip: If not chilling dough, start your preheat prior to mixing.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until edges are golden.
Cool for 3-5 minutes, then transfer to cooling rack

Optional Garnish:
Warm Nutella in microwave for 30 seconds & drizzle over cookies using a spoon or knife.

Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 12 minutes

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04/08/2026

🌌 Drink the Universe: Cosmic Lemonade 🍋✨
Ever feel like your typical refreshment is a little too... grounded? It’s time to elevate your sip to the stars. 🚀
Cosmic Lemonade isn't just a drink; it's a whole mood. Watch as deep indigo swirls into vibrant magentas and electric purples right before your eyes. It’s science meets magic in a glass. 🔮

Ingredients:

A bottle of your favorite lemonade
2 cups water
Pink food coloring
Blue food coloring
2 tbsp corn syrup (optional)
Pink, purple, silver sprinkles (optional)
1 tsp Edible glitter

Instructions:

Divide the water into two different cups.
Color the water so you have one cup full of pink water and one cup full of blue water.
Pour the water into individual ice cube
trays.
Freeze.
Layer the ice in your glass so it is alternating pink, teal, and purple ice until the glass is full.
Pro tip: Blend the ice to create a crushed ice or slush effect.
Pour in the lemonade.
Add glitter & stir.

Optional Garnish:
Pour corn syrup onto small plate.
Mix colored sprinkles on small plate.
Dip the rim of your glass into the corn syrup up so it's lightly coated around the rim.
Dip the glass into the sprinkles and swirl it around until the whole rim so it's covered in sprinkles.

🍋 Homemade Lemonade Option:
1.5 cups granulated white sugar
9 cups of water
1.5 cups fresh squeezed lemon juice 20-24 lemons

🍋 Heat a medium pot on the stove on medium heat and add the sugar and the water.
Bring to a boil.
Let cool.
Squeeze lemons into a bowl.
Combine lemons and sugar water in a large pitcher.

Stop living in black and white and start sipping in technicolor. 🌈✨

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04/06/2026

Cheesy Taco Potatoes

Need a quick dinner? This cheesy taco potato skillet comes together in one pan and is always a crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients:

1 lb ground beef
3 cups potatoes, diced
1 yellow onion, diced finely (optional)
1 small bell pepper, diced finely (optional)
1 small jalapeño, diced finely (optional)
2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tbsp jarred minced garlic)
1 cup water
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp salt (more to taste)
1/2 tsp pepper (more to taste)
1 packet of your favorite taco seasoning
1 1/2 cups fiesta blend shredded cheese

Instructions:

Set a large, deep skillet (with a lid) over medium high heat.
Add olive oil and potatoes and season with salt and pepper to taste.
Cook 6-8 minutes, or until golden, then push to the edges of the pan.
Add the ground beef to the middle and cook 5-7 minutes, breaking it up until browned.
Drain.
Add peppers, onions, and garlic, cooking for 3-4 minutes.
Add taco seasoning and water, mix together.
Cover and simmer 12-15 minutes, stirring occasionally until potatoes are tender and sauce is thick.
Add cheese to top and simmer another 3-5 minutes until melted and bubbly.
Let sit for 3-5 minutes and serve as desired.
Pro tip: Eat it straight out of the pan. Fewer dishes, more flavor. 🤌🏼

Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 25 minutes

Tag a friend who needs this for dinner tonight! 👯‍♂️

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04/05/2026

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Reality: A VERY colorful crime scene 😅
Still our favorite family tradition.

04/05/2026

If you’re looking for me, I’ll be scrubbing marker off the floor for the next 3-5 business days. 🧼🧺
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MEET THE DABBLER (and the beautiful mess!) 🎨🧶✨Hi, I’m Nikki! Welcome to my world of ink stains, yarn scraps, and a whole...
04/03/2026

MEET THE DABBLER (and the beautiful mess!) 🎨🧶✨
Hi, I’m Nikki! Welcome to my world of ink stains, yarn scraps, and a whole lot of love.
I’m the face behind Inky Dabbler—a stay-at-home mom to four energetic kiddos and a creator who never met a craft she didn't want to "dabble" in. ✒️🌈
Whether I’m wrangling toddlers, filming a new craft tutorial, or trying a new recipe, this is my happy place. 🏠❤️ Balancing a full house while pursuing my passion for all things crafty is a wild ride, but I wouldn't have it any other way.
I’m here to show you that you can create magic right in the middle of the playroom.🪄🎠
Show up for the art, stay for the chaos! 👋🥰 Drop a comment and tell me: what’s one craft you’ve always wanted to dabble in?

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